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Today's Forecast: . Clouds/showers/storms will develop later this morning and into the second half of the day beginning over the mountains. Some of those could cause flooding concerns.
(Photo Courtesy: Brett Provost)Major flash flooding caused multiple closures and delays in Fremont and Custer Counties Sunday.
(Photo Courtesy: Colorado Springs Police K-9 Unit)The Colorado Springs Police K-9 Unit said goodbye to a loyal four-legged officer this weekend. Police Canine Remme was on duty early Friday morning when he experienced an acute medical issue.
An investigation is underway following a single-car rollover crash that resulted in the death of a Pueblo teen and left the driver with life-threatening injuries.
Police are investigating the drowning of a 66-year-old man in the Animas River in Durango. The Durango Herald reports police were notified of a man face down in a storm water drainage on Saturday.
Scattered storms through the Pikes Peak region this afternoon but most of the rain will fall in the southeast mountains and move south across the plains south of highway 50...
Heavy rains possible from slow moving stormsMonday will be almost a repeat of Sunday, except that, the greater numbers of storms will be south, this time. That doesn't mean no storms north of Pueblo, but the focus of more numerous activity is more to the south. Storms will be slow movers, there may be more than one, and the day will be more grey than blue. In fact, Sunday evening storms could rumble long enough into the night, to create some...
The Eagle County Sheriff's Office said two suspects accused of starting the Lake Christine Fire that destroyed three homes turned themselves in Sunday.
The governor of Massachusetts says he's saddened to learn of the deaths of a local police officer and a bystander who were shot following a vehicle crash and foot chase. Authorities say Weymouth officer Michael Chesna was shot multiple times Sunday morning and later died.
The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a small stream flood advisory for northeastern El Paso County in east central Colorado Sunday. The advisory is in effect until 5:15 p.m. Sunday. The National Weather Service (NWS) said the Doppler radar has indicated heavy rain due to expected thunderstorms in the area.
File photoA Wyoming city has discovered its potted plants have literally gone to pot. Officials in Powell believe pranksters planted marijuana seeds in city-owned flower pots this spring, leading unsuspecting city workers to water and care for them.
Authorities say a crash involving a passenger bus and three other vehicles on a highway in New Mexico has killed three people and injured 22 others.
An angry crowd shouted and threw bottles at Chicago police after an officer fatally shot a man on the city’s South Side Saturday, prompting the arrest of at least four demonstrators.
Corrections officials are investigating the murder of an inmate at the Buena Vista Correctional Facility in central Colorado.
Kylian Mbappe and France put on a thrilling show in winning the World Cup title. All Russian President Vladimir Putin might remember is the Pussy Riot protest.
Novak Djokovic was disconsolate and injured when he left Wimbledon a year ago, quitting during his quarterfinal because of a painful right elbow that would need surgery.
A memorial service was scheduled for Sunday for a Colorado bull rider who suffered fatal injuries while competing in a Wyoming rodeo. The father of Jason Blasdel of Fruita, Colorado, says his son was injured July 7 while competing at the Platte River Rodeo in Saratoga, Wyoming.
shots firedSaturday evening, deputies from the Elbert County Sheriff's Office responded to a report of a shooting in the 44000 block of Comanche Creek Road.
You'll probably be ducking for coverMonsoonal moisture kicking off storms in the mountains, has been meeting with exceedingly dry air over the Front Range, destroying any storms as they would try to form there. However, a cool front drifting across Montana & Wyoming, will itself head butt the monsoonal moisture eastward, kicking the dry wedge in place Sunday, so that...
The El Paso County Fair opened to visitors on Saturday and News 5 got an inside look at major upgrades and added features.
What's left of Russ Iverson's property in Teller County shocked him, he thought there would be a chance the flames missed his lotAs the Chateau Fire burned hundreds of acres in Teller County, Russ Iverson worried if the land he purchased years ago would be safe.
(Photo Courtesy: Pamela Ward)A Cuchara woman was caught by surprise when some generous firefighters came into town to spend some money to help the local economy Friday. Pamela Ward posted to Facebook that a firetruck rolled into downtown Cuchara after a local bar reopened from being closed for two weeks due to the Springs Fire.
police lights.jpgPolice said a victim told people at a nearby homeless camp that he was shot by a man with a beard over a bike Saturday. Colorado Springs Police officers responded to reports of a shooting in the area of S Weber Street and E Mill Street around 2:14 p.m.
(Stock Photo)The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning pet owners about a possible link between certain dog foods and canine heart disease. The FDA put out a statement on July 12, following reports of canine dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) in dogs eating specific dog foods that contain peas, lentils, other legume seeds, or potatoes as the major ingredient.
A Houston woman accused of offering to sell her 2-year-old daughter for sex at a cost of $1,200 has been sentenced to 40 years in prison.
The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection says a firefighter has been killed while battling a wildfire near Yosemite National Park. Officials say Heavy Fire Equipment Operator Braden Varney was killed Saturday morning while battling the Ferguson Fire.
Angelique Kerber's coach thought "frustration" led Serena Williams to try and hit the ball at his player during the Wimbledon final. At 1-1 in the second set of Kerber's 6-3, 6-3 victory, Williams fiercely struck a forehand drive volley in the German's direction, but missed her opponent and the court as the ball went long.
(Stock Photo)A Colorado judge reduced the sentence for a woman who left her 2-year-old son in a car overnight during a snowstorm, causing him to suffer hypothermia and frostbite.
A jaguar escaped from its habitat at the Audubon Zoo in New Orleans and killed six animals.
A Colorado town near a former nuclear weapons plant has filed suit to keep part of the site from opening to the public as a wildlife refuge.
Every day can be a Mac n' Cheese Day for some of us, but today is officially National Mac n' Cheese Day!
The Colorado Springs Police Department has reported a missing teen from Colorado Springs.
PUEBLO POLICEJust before 6 a.m. Saturday morning, a Pueblo P.D. officer came across a teen male and female screaming at each other near Vinewood and Devonshire.
Angelique Kerber won her first Wimbledon championship by stopping Serena Williams’ bid for a record-equaling 24th Grand Slam title.
Friday just before noon, a CSPD sergeant noticed a suspicious vehicle in the area of Oro Balanco Drive and Carefree Circle.
A woman in Denver is mourning the loss of her Dachshund, Wally.
Mark Christopher PetersThe fatal shooting of a woman on the southeastern side of Colorado Springs has police asking everyone to keep an eye out for a man considered to be a person of interest at this point in the investigation.
It was Colorado Springs and Pueblo versus Denver, and bragging rights were on the line because both teams had been practicing for several months.
The Rockies took a 4-2 lead in the third on Story's two-run homer, his 19th, and broke it open in the fifth. Gerardo Parra and Ian Desmond had back-to-back RBI singles and Wolters had a two-run single to make it 8-3.
Russell Chambers at Pine Drive Water DistrictThey're considered guardians of people's water, ensuring that what's flowing into homes is safe to drink every day. As News 5 found out there is a high demand for this position in Colorado.
Teller County deputies have been busy in recent weeks, cracking down not only on traditional crime, but enforcing the county's Stage 3 Fire Restrictions in effect since the Chateau Fire.
News 5 Investigates uncovered a local hail repair tent on the southeast side of Colorado Springs may have committed insurance fraud and forgery after signing a customer's insurance check and failing to finish the job. Vernon Jones dropped his car off at AAG Auto Hail Repair three weeks ago, but says the company has made excuses and delayed repairs.
Specialty donuts from Hurts DonutWhoever is in charge of marketing over at Hurts Donuts has captured our attention with their own deal coming Monday, July 16th.
This weekend the Colorado Springs LGBT PrideFest starts at America the Beautiful Park. Saturday is Family Day with activities for kids of all ages and shows on two stages.
Technology now brings real time data to maps used in firefights. At the Spring Fire multiple maps are created every day with new information.
The Black Friday of the summer is just around the corner as Amazon's Prime day happens on Monday, July 16th.
The Pueblo Police Department has placed officer Jordan Roberts on routine paid administrative leave pending the results of an investigation into a shooting on July 4th.
Pre-fair activities are already underway for the Pueblo County Fair. Events have been underway for about a week with the officially kick off on July 17th.
As warm weather brings more people outside the Pueblo Health Department wants to remind everyone of one of the major hazards of the summer season: mosquitos.
Robert Mueller (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)The White House is stressing that the new indictment against 12 Russian military intelligence officers contains no allegations of knowing involvement by anyone on the Trump campaign.
ELLESBOROUGH, England (AP) - TPresident Donald Trump has arrived in Scotland, where he will spend the weekend at one of his private golf courses.
An outbreak of an intestinal illness has the Illinois Department of Public Health investigating a link to McDonald's restaurants. Those symptoms include diarrhea, bloating, and nausea.
Jamie Murray is one win away from a second straight Wimbledon mixed doubles title, after reaching the final with Victoria Azarenka.
Road crews will begin overnight lane restrictions on I-25 next week as part of a preventative maintenance project that will last until late September.
Bicycle wayfinding signs are now up in downtown Colorado Springs, and the City is seeking input from the public about additional wayfinding routes.
Still frame from dashcam video of February 2017 officer involved shooting in Pueblo.Attorneys representing a Pueblo man shot and killed by officers in February 2017 have reached a settlement for $600,000 with the City of Pueblo.
Nissan is recalling nearly 105,000 small cars to replace Takata passenger air bag inflators that can explode and hurl shrapnel at drivers and passengers.
Just before 1:00 a.m. Friday morning, Pueblo P.D. officers responded to Raigoza Park on a shooting call.
Alaska’s last two Blockbuster video stores are calling it quits, leaving just one store open in the U.S.
A man who can be seen in a video chastising a woman at a Chicago forest preserve for wearing a shirt with the Puerto Rican flag on it has been charged with committing a hate crime, the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office announced Thursday.
Heavy smoke is visible from two wildfires burning in Fremont County Saturday. The sheriff's office said one fire is behind the quarry near Fremont Peak close to mile marker 275. The other is off Fremont County Road 3 near the old Buckskin Joes.
Heavy smoke is visible from two wildfires burning in Fremont County Saturday. The sheriff's office said one fire is behind the quarry near Fremont Peak close to mile marker 275. The other is off Fremont County Road 3 near the old Buckskin Joes.
The Colorado National Guard is in Costilla and Huerfano counties to assist with efforts against the Spring Fire. All photos courtesy of the U.S. Air National Guard.
The Colorado National Guard is in Costilla and Huerfano counties to assist with efforts against the Spring Fire. All photos courtesy of the U.S. Air National Guard.
Photos show the sixth confirmed tornado to touch down in Park County since 1950.
Photos show the sixth confirmed tornado to touch down in Park County since 1950.
The Spring Fire in Costilla County and Huerfano County has burned at least 24,000 acres as of Friday, June 29, 2018.
The Spring Fire in Costilla County and Huerfano County has burned at least 24,000 acres as of Friday, June 29, 2018.
The News 5 crew had a blast at the Fourth of July celebration and parade in Monument!
The News 5 crew had a blast at the Fourth of July celebration and parade in Monument!
