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If you're a Colorado Springs Utilities customer, expect to pay more on your next electric bill. The Colorado Springs City Council, which also serves as the city's utilities board, approved rate increases on residential, business and industrial customers.
Colorado's senators voted along party lines to move the GOP's healthcare bill forward in the Senate Tuesday.
Severe T'storm Warning for Pueblo County including the city of Pueblo until 5:45pm. Heavy rain, hail, and strong winds possible with a storm moving northeast at 20mph across the county. A few showers/storms for the rest of today. Some of those could have heavy rain, small hail, and gusty winds. Strong to severe storms will also be possible for areas of the eastern plains. Skies try to dry out overnight with lows in the 60's for most areas as a cold front tries to move thr...
A Pueblo couple's car was stolen in June and later recovered by Colorado Springs police officers. According to records obtained by the I-TEAM, Mary and Clyde Antrim's Ford Crown Victoria sat in a police impound lot for more than a month---eventually racking up fees. The couple says cops never called them to pick up their car. Instead, News 5 Investigates discovered police planned to sell it at an auction. Colorado Springs police have nothing to say on camera...
Colorado Attorney General Cynthia Coffman announced indictments of 13 people they say sold Marijuana illegally at "Hoppz' Cropz" locations in Colorado Springs.
Washington State Troopers released body camera video of Mark Redwine's arrest in Bellingham, Wash. last Saturday morning. The video, which News 5 edited down to show the arrest, shows an officer approaching Redwine, who had been instructed to get on the ground.
Florida authorities are investigating a video posted on social media that shows a boat dragging a shark at a high rate of speed.
Denver Broncos fans cheer after a touchdown against the Indianapolis Colts during the second half in a NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2016, in Denver.Mark your calendars, set a reminder in your phone, or write a note on your hand, just remember single game Broncos tickets go on sale next week.
Camper Frank Wilson said the owner of the Lost Burrow Campground will not let him empty his sewage tank until MondayA Cripple Creek man says his ongoing dispute with the campground owner where he lives has reached an unhealthy new low. That campsite owner is preventing him from using the sewage hook-up all because of a disagreement that started months ago.
Douglas County Deputies are looking for a 2016-2017 White Lexus CT200 with a black stripe and damage to the passenger side door or mirror.
The U.S. Capitol Building (AP Photo/Khue Bui)Vice President Mike Pence has broken a 50-50 tie, which will allow the GOP's healthcare bill to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act to proceed to the Senate floor for debate.
The Larimer County Sheriff's office is investigating after a 4-year-old Colorado Springs boy died hours after being found in a Fort Collins Motel pool.
We are still baking in the heat today. Highs will be in the 80s and 90s this afternoon -- almost 90 in Colorado Springs and almost 100 in Pueblo. Rain is increasing over western Colorado. Flash flood watches have been posted for Colorado's Western Slope. A cold front stretching from South Dakota to central Wyoming is heading southward today. Today's warmth comes ahead of that cold front. Tomorrow will be about 10 degrees cooler behind that cold front. Thursday will grow even co...
The Denver Broncos hold their first minicamp under the leadership of coach Vance Joseph. (KOAA)The long road back to the postseason for the Denver Broncos begins Thursday, when training camp officially opens up at the Broncos training facility in Englewood.
The U.S. Forest service has announced it has reached an agreement with the Colorado Springs-based SuperTanker to help fight wildfires. The 18-month temporary agreement is not a contract, but it will allow the Forest Service to call on the SuperTanker to fight fires on Forest Service land if requested.
Denver Broncos new head coach Gary Kubiak addresses the media during an NFL football news conference, Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2015, in Englewood, Colo. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey) KUSA reports Kubiak will be named a senior personnel executive for the Broncos. He will work near his home in Houston, Texas.
Dr. Barber is a Cardiologist and Internal Medicine doctor who hopes the new IHWC will make colorado springs a health and wellness destination.Dr. Barber is a Cardiologist and Internal Medicine doctor who hopes the new IHWC will make Colorado Springs a health and wellness destination again.
Today people affected by ongoing contaminated water issues in Fountain will get an update on efforts to fix the problem. Agencies from across southern Colorado will host a public meeting to discuss treatment solutions and they want to hear from you!
With blood supplies dipping to dangerously-low levels across the country, Bonfils Blood Center is teaming up with first responders across Colorado to encourage blood donations.
UPDATE: Power has been restored to some, and now just a little more than 120 customers are without power.
Pueblo County Detention CenterPueblo City Council has approved a new idea to help alleviate some of the overcrowding at the Pueblo County Jail. No more than ten inmates at a time from Pueblo will be sent up to the Douglas County Jail. This is a new idea that the city has never done before to house their inmates with municipal charges outside of city lines. These are folks with sentences of ten days or more behind bars, specifically singling-out repeat shoplifting offenders. The jail has been so full...
For most baseball players the road to the Major Leagues begins in the Minor Leagues. But for players on the Trinidad Triggers, they're just hoping for a chance to play with a team affiliated with a big league club.
Developers and a parade of city leaders Monday enthusiastically rolled out a grand plan for wholesale redevelopment of Colorado Springs' blighted southwest side. But the bombshell proposal was greeted by some City Council members with derision, skepticism, and contempt for the extremely short notice given before first hearing about the 83-page, $2 billion, 20-year vision for the future. All aspects of the proposal are purely conceptual at this point, but as presented, the plan ... More>>
The Cardinals improved to 20-5 against the Rockies at home since the 2010 season. Colorado fell to 3-14 in its last 17 road games.
Grumblings of recreational marijuana in Colorado Springs are becoming louder. City Council is having discussions to make it a possibility, It would be a ballot issue, but maybe not as soon as some would like.
The more items that end up in the the recycling bins, means the more food that ends up at the Care and Share food bank.
Advocates for homeless and low income people in Fremont County are breaking ground on a $7.5 million apartment housing project. It is a first ever type of homeless relief project along Colorado’s Front Range. The 30 unit building is going up right across the street from the Loaves and Fishes food pantry and emergency shelter in Canon City.
Department of transportation removes several wildlife speed zones across the state.Colorado Springs City Council is entertaining the idea of permitting limited deer hunting inside city limits as they study the issue of how to handle over-population of urban wildlife. Studies suggest the concentration of the deer population alone on the southwest side of the city is as high as 20 deer per square mile.
Just a small chance for a stray shower or storm this evening with most activity focused over the higher elevations to our west where the most abundant monsoon moisture is currently located. Clouds and rain continue to our west overnight with some cloud cover flirting with the I-25 corridor. Lows will be in the 50's and 60's. Tuesday will have more cloud cover with slightly more widespread shower/storm activity as more moisture moves into the area. Heavy rain will be possible wher... More>>
A Washington judge has set Mark Redwine's next court date for August 17. Redwine's next appearance will focus on his extradition back to Colorado, he is being held in Washington on a $1 million cash only bond.
CSPD has issued an alert asking the public to help find 13-year-old Robert Estyd Manosava-Aguirre. Manosava-Aguirre has been missing from his home on the east side of Colorado Springs near Murray Blvd since early Monday morning.
John Elway, Denver Broncos general manager and executive vice president of football operations. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)John Elway has agreed to a new five-year contract with the Denver Broncos. The deal ends a long-running saga that had fans wondering if their Hall of Fame quarterback-turned-front office executive would leave the franchise he's led to three Super Bowl titles.
Nina Taylor posted on Facebook Monday that her trailer, which she hoped to turn into a mobile bakery, had been found with damage. However, Taylor said she thinks she can repair the dents.
President Donald Trump speaks while having lunch with services members in the Roosevelt Room of the White House in Washington, Tuesday, July 18, 2017.President Donald Trump called on Republican opponents of his party's health care bill to switch their votes Monday, saying this week's planned faceoff vote is their "last chance to do the right thing" and erase his predecessor's signature overhaul.
How to get the best deal on a place to stay to watch the upcoming solar eclipse.Southwest Airlines is offering several flights that will give passengers a bird's eye view of the total solar eclipse in August, including three flights from Denver.
Verdine White, from left, Philip Bailey and Ralph Johnson of Earth, Wind and Fire perform at the 2016 Clive Davis Pre-Grammy Gala at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Sunday, Feb. 14, 2016, in Beverly Hills, Calif.The Grammy winning group, known for hits like "September" "Let's Groove" and "Shining Star", is currently on its "2054 tour" and will stop in Southern Colorado.
President Donald Trump's son-in-law has arrived for questioning by Senate investigators probing Russian interference in the 2016 election and possible links to the Trump campaign.
It's important for different age groups to focus on different things, says Dr. Fred Guerra with Guerra Dental in Colorado Springs.With oral health awareness month in June behind us, it's important to keep a focus year around on the health of your mouth. It's also important for different age groups to focus on different things, says Dr. Fred Guerra with Guerra Dental in Colorado Springs.
Officers are looking for 23-year-old Marvin Conway, who has warrants for attempted first degree murder and first degree assault. He's described as a 5'5 black man with black hair, brown eyes and a beard.
The heat has relaxed a bit, but we will still be hot today. High temperatures will be in the 80s and 90s -- near 87 in Colorado Springs and 95 in Pueblo. Higher elevations around Woodland Park and Monument will warm to the upper 70s and lower 80s. Rain shifts to our west again today. It will focus mainly from southwestern Colorado to Arizona and western New Mexico. High pressure over northern New Mexico will keep us mainly dry across Southeastern Colorado. Just enough moisture i...
San Antonio police officers investigate the scene where eight people were found dead in a tractor-trailer loaded with at least 30 others outside a Walmart store on Sunday, July 23, 2017, in San Antonio, Texas.Federal authorities in Texas have charged the driver of a tractor-trailer with transporting immigrants in the U.S. illegally, an incident resulting in the deaths of 10 people.
Colorado Springs police cruiserColorado Springs Police are crediting a K9 officer for helping to arrest a suspected car thief and preventing further damage to two police cruisers. The officers spotted a stolen car in the 200 block of N. Corona St. around 1:30 a.m., and stopped in front of the car.
Dylan Redwine's father will appear before a judge for the first time since being arrested in connection to his son's death. Mark Redwine has a bail hearing scheduled in Washington state where he was arrested over the weekend.
A medical marijuana businessman in Maine is offering weed for weeds in a program to encourage Gardiner residents to clean up their city. WCSH-TV reports Dennis Meehan, owner of Summit Medical Marijuana, offered residents who collected trash Saturday free marijuana.
The financial website WalletHub.com lists Colorado Springs as the fifth best large city to live in for 2017. The Springs was the highest ranked city in Colorado, beating Denver and Aurora which came in at ninth and 17th respectively.
The most common symptoms of GBM include seizures, progressive headaches or progressive loss of brain functions such as speech and memory.The most common symptoms of Glioblastoma include seizures, progressive headaches or progressive loss of brain functions such as speech and memory.
An accident on northbound I-25 at the County Line Road exit 163 is blocking lanes of traffic.
1 person shot on Springs east side. Police say that a man who wounded several people in the northern city of Schaffhausen was armed with a chainsaw.
The Gang Alternative Program of Pueblo is in it's 24th year of serving the community. The group works to keep kids off the streets through community art projects, cleanups and other events.
The Rocky Mountain State Games continued on Sunday in Colorado Springs and brought a flurry of new competition to Olympic City USA.
Manitou Springs has been added to a list of cities across the country that can now track all local crimes online through an interactive crime map.
The Colorado Springs Sky Sox staged a ninth-inning rally, but the Reno Aces held on for a 7-6 win in front of 4,825 at Security Service Field Sunday afternoon.
Kyle Freeland pitched six strong innings in his first start since taking a no-hitter into the ninth, Trevor Story, pinch-hitter Pat Valaika and Mark Reynolds hit two-run homers during a seven-run sixth, and the Colorado Rockies beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 13-3 on Sunday.
San Antonio police officers investigate the scene where eight people were found dead in a tractor-trailer loaded with at least 30 others outside a Walmart store on Sunday, July 23, 2017, in San Antonio, Texas.Experts say the temperature inside of the tractor-trailer where smuggled immigrants died and many others were left in dire health would have quickly become unbearable in the Texas heat.
Residents living south of the Horsetooth Reservoir near Fort Collins have been allowed to return to their homes. The fire has burned 364 acres, but it is now 80 percent contained.
A black bear somehow became trapped inside a locked vehicle for two hours this weekend in Crested Butte.
Photo courtesy Sky9 via KUSAGOLDEN, Colo. (AP) - Colorado authorities say a person has died while inner tubing in the Platte River - the state's third fatal tubing accident in a week.
When thieves stole a Colorado Springs mother's trailer Thursday, she said she wasn't going to give up on her dream to start her own mobile bakery.
LONGMONT, Colo. (AP) - The Latest on a fatal shooting in a Wal-Mart parking lot in Colorado.
Jordan Spieth of the United States makes his way to the 18th green during the final round of the British Open Golf Championship, at Royal Birkdale, Southport, England, Sunday July 23, 2017.Spieth used a remarkable string of holes on the back nine to hold off Matt Kuchar and win the third major championship of his career.
FILE - In this Monday, July 17, 2017 file photo, Russian Ambassador to the U.S. Sergei Kislyak arrives at the State Department in Washington to meet with Undersecretary of State Thomas Shannon.The Russian ambassador to the United States, Sergei Kislyak, a prominent figure in the controversy over Russia's possible involvement in the 2016 U.S. presidential election, has ended his assignment in Washington.
Florida man Mike Lado, 26, is suspected of stabbing his girlfriend's dog to death.A Florida man is facing animal cruelty charges after his girlfriend said he stabbed their dog to death because he said the dog "sided with her" during an argument.
San Antonio police officers investigate the scene where eight people were found dead in a tractor-trailer loaded with at least 30 others outside a Walmart store on Sunday, July 23, 2017, in San Antonio, Texas.Eight people have been found dead in a tractor-trailer outside a Walmart in Texas in what police are calling a horrific human trafficking case.
Six different Sky Sox drove in at least one run, but the Reno Aces came from behind to snatch a 12-8 win in front of 8,152 at Security Service Field Saturday night.
German Marquez matched a career best with nine strikeouts in seven solid innings and also had a wayward pitch that fueled a near brawl as the Colorado Rockies beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 7-3 on Saturday night.
"The last four and a half years are kind of a blur," Elaine Hall said about the time span from her 13 year-old son Dylan Redwine's reported disappearance and the indictment of the boy's father.
The Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC fell 3-4 to Western Conference rivals Energy FC after going down 1-4 early in the second half.
The Rocky Mountain State Games kicked into high gear on Saturday with weekend warriors becoming serious competitors throughout Colorado Springs.
Park officials say they're seeing more evidence of vandalism with an increase in visitation as the summer goes on.
Jordan Spieth will take a three-shot lead into the final round of the British Open.
Ceremony held at Memorial Park in Colorado Springs by the members of the Dutch Nelsen Chapter of the Korean War Veterans AssociationIt has been nearly 64 years since a ceasefire was declared in the Korean War. On Saturday, members of the Dutch Nelsen Chapter of the Korean War Veterans Association joined with local leaders and members of the Korean American community for a wreath laying ceremony at Memorial Park.
Ribbon cutting ceremony for Trail 667 near Gold Camp RoadA ribbon cutting ceremony was held this morning to mark the reopening of Trail 667 near Gold Camp Road. The previous trail was closed after conservationists found the state's only known habitat for the endangered greenback cut throat trout.
Colorado Springs Police responded to a call about a body found in field behind the Sonic Drive In near the intersection of Nevada Ave. and Fillmore St. Saturday. Officers found a white man in his forties dead when they responded to the area around 11:20 a.m. Police said the death doesn't appear to be suspicious, but it is still under investigation. They said there's no threat to the community. No identity has been released. More>>
Photo by Flickr user F Delventhal - Licensed under Creative CommonsESTES PARK, Colo. (AP) - Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke has announced more than $50 million for maintenance and infrastructure work at national parks.
A grand jury in La Plata County has charged the father of Dylan Redwine, a Colorado Springs boy who was murdered in 2012, with second degree murder and child abuse resulting in death. Police in Bellingham, Wa. arrested Mark Redwine, who had been identified as a person of interest in the case when the investigation was in its early stages, but he was not charged until Saturday. Dylan, then 13 years old, disappeared from his father's home near Vallecito Lake in November 201...
A source tells our news partners KUSA in Denver that the father of Dylan Redwine, a boy who was murdered in 2012, was arrested in Washington Saturday morning in connection with his son's death.
U.S. President Donald Trump meets with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the G-20 Summit in Hamburg, Germany.A senior House Democrat says congressional negotiators have reached an agreement on a sweeping Russia sanctions package, to punish Moscow for meddling in U.S. elections and belligerence toward Ukraine.
The Miners Creek trail near Breckenridge after crews conducted mitigation work near the burned area on July 21, 2017.Firefighters monitoring the Peak 2 fire burning between Breckenridge and Frisco in Summit County said trails near the fire are ready to be reopened.
A man shot another man in the back then turned the gun on himself Friday night in the 6000 block of Fossil Drive.
The four-game series continues Saturday night at 6 p.m. MT as RHP Paolo Espino (4-1, 3.86) looks to secure his first win since his return to Colorado Springs.
Gavin is representing Colorado across the country and junior tournaments, showcasing his skills.
Pittsburgh jumped on Colorado starter Jeff Hoffman (6-2) and chased him three batters into the fourth inning. Bell had an RBI single in the first and a three-run double in the second when the Pirates took the lead for good. Bell had a season-high four RBIs.
The family of a 13-year-old girl who is at the center of a horrific video on Facebook is now speaking out. The video showed her being sexually assaulted by two other underage boys and stayed online for several hours. Although the two boys which police believe were involved with this video have since been arrested, the shock has not worn off to the victim's family. Seeing one of their own be attacked, violated and taken advantage of is not something they can easily forget. "I ...
People in Colorado Springs are getting a running start to help fight back against domestic violence.
Pueblo Police Department is continuing their investigation into a video shared on Facebook of an underage girl being sexually assaulted.
News 5 continues a commitment to bringing attention to the issue of teen suicide.
Spieth seized control of the lead with birdies on the 11th and 12th hole. He was on his way to a bigger lead with a 3-wood that rolled 100 yards onto the green to about 15 feet. But he missed a short par putt on the 16th.
Many times those bites are simply annoying, or a little itchy and they go away on their own but that’s not the case every time.As we press on with summer in Colorado and we spend time in the great outdoors, we are often out there with insects that bite or sting. Many times those bites are simply annoying, or a little itchy and they go away on their own, but that’s not always the case.
Firefighters from Shift C with the Wescott Fire Protection District played with kids in the Glenagle neighborhood in Colorado Springs on July 16, 2017.
Firefighters from Shift C with the Wescott Fire Protection District played with kids in the Glenagle neighborhood in Colorado Springs on July 16, 2017.
A brand new park with a family friendly ranch theme has finally opened in Colorado Springs.
A brand new park with a family friendly ranch theme has finally opened in Colorado Springs.
The search for a missing fisherman at Lake Pueblo is on hold for now. Parks and Wildlife and a dive team have been on site for more than 10 hours trying the locate a 65-year-old man from Pueblo West.
The search for a missing fisherman at Lake Pueblo is on hold for now. Parks and Wildlife and a dive team have been on site for more than 10 hours trying the locate a 65-year-old man from Pueblo West.
Police in Washington released body camera video of Colorado murder suspect Mark Redwine's arrest in Bellingham, Wa. last Saturday morning.
Florida authorities are investigating a video posted on social media that shows a boat dragging a shark at a high rate of speed.
A Pueblo couple's car was stolen in June and later recovered by Colorado Springs police officers. According to records obtained by the I-TEAM, Mary and Clyde Antrim's Ford Crown Victoria sat in a police impound lot for more than a month---eventually racking up fees. The couple says cops never called them to pick up their car. Instead, News 5 Investigates discovered police planned to sell it at an auction. Colorado Springs police have nothing to say on camera...
A Pueblo couple's car was stolen in June and later recovered by Colorado Springs police officers. According to records obtained by the I-TEAM, Mary and Clyde Antrim's Ford Crown Victoria sat in a police impound lot for more than a month---eventually racking up fees. The couple says cops never called them to pick up their car. Instead, News 5 Investigates discovered police planned to sell it at an auction. Colorado Springs police have nothing to say on camera...
In June, a judge removed Las Animas County Commissioner Anthony Abeyta from his district 1 seat after ruling that he did not live in the district he represented. News 5 Investigates was first to break this story on-air back on June 20. Now, Abeyta is breaking his silence, speaking exclusively with News 5. Unless someone challenges your residency, most people would never know whether you live in the district you represent. "It took 800 people to vo...
In June, a judge removed Las Animas County Commissioner Anthony Abeyta from his district 1 seat after ruling that he did not live in the district he represented. News 5 Investigates was first to break this story on-air back on June 20. Now, Abeyta is breaking his silence, speaking exclusively with News 5. Unless someone challenges your residency, most people would never know whether you live in the district you represent. "It took 800 people to vo...
Dr. Barber is a Cardiologist and Internal Medicine doctor who hopes the new IHWC will make Colorado Springs a health and wellness destination again.
Dr. Barber is a Cardiologist and Internal Medicine doctor who hopes the new IHWC will make Colorado Springs a health and wellness destination again.
One of the biggest problems when it comes to getting a good night sleep, is sleep apnea. More than 20 million Americans are diagnosed with sleep apnea, yet more than half of those prescribed a CPAP mask to keep their airways open at night don’t use it.
One of the biggest problems when it comes to getting a good night sleep, is sleep apnea. More than 20 million Americans are diagnosed with sleep apnea, yet more than half of those prescribed a CPAP mask to keep their airways open at night don’t use it.
