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President Donald Trump says he meant the opposite when he said in Helsinki that he doesn't see why Russia would have interfered in the 2016 U.S. elections.
A rollover crash on 8th Street near Cheyenne Blvd has claimed one life (July 17, 2018)A single car rollover accident on southbound 8th street just north of Cheyenne Blvd. has the southbound lanes closed for what may be an extended period of time.
Mark Christopher PetersCourt documents about Friday night's murder of a woman inside a home on Galleria Terrace detail a months-long struggle by the victim to get away from her husband who was accused of several threatening acts before his wife's death.
Warm and humid today with strong to even severe storms possible, especially for northeast El Paso county and areas northeast of there...
The Veterans Administration has been plagued with controversy in recent years for long wait times and inadequate healthcare. In order to speed up wait times and increase accessibility to medical professionals, the VA launched the "CHOICE" program, but that too has had its fair share of issues. Now, News 5 Investigates takes you inside a new initiative called the Veteran in Charge program, or "VIC".
Colorado Springs Fire Department crews have evacuated businesses in an industrial district near the airport due to a gas line leak.
A zoo official in New Orleans says a jaguar that killed nine other animals during a weekend escape is believed to have bitten through a steel-cable barrier that forms the roof of its habitat.
MGM Resorts International has sued hundreds of victims of the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history in a bid to avoid liability for the gunfire that rained down from its Mandalay Bay casino-resort in Las Vegas.
Colorado Springs Utilities reports a power outage impacting 788 customers.Close to 800 Colorado Spring Utilities customers are impacted by a power outage on the northeast side of the city.
Trooper Mike Glanton cites drivers not wearing seat beltsA statewide seatbelt enforcement period is underway this week. The Colorado Department of Transportation, Colorado State Patrol and local law enforcement agencies throughout Colorado will be cracking down on seatbelt use, targeting rural areas in the state.
Strong to severe storms are still on track to move across southern Colorado today and tonight...
Environmentalists and community activists are trying to persuade a judge that the public might not be safe on a Colorado wildlife refuge that used to be a buffer zone around a nuclear weapons plant.
Falcon water customers are being warned to boil their water before they use it.
Road crews begin overnight lane restrictions on I-25 tonight as part of a preventative maintenance project that will last until late September.
Colorado Springs Utilities is starting two new utility-scale solar projects to increase the amount of renewable energy used to power the Pikes Peak Region.
Body cam footage released by the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department shows an intense pursuit seen from the front seat of a LVMPD patrol car.
Republican Rep. Mike Coffman, is the first Republican to join ranks with the Democrats in support of a measure to undo the GOP repeal of Obama-era net neutrality rules.
Dr. Rosenbaum also says when it comes to heart disease exercise is crucial.For parents who have teens who are struggling with their weight, getting them involved in a diet may seem like a good place to start. However, according to recent research, teens who are encouraged to diet are more likely to struggle with their weight as adults. Susan Albers, PsyD, of Cleveland Clinic did not take part in the study, but said the research showed that developing a ‘diet’ mindset during teen years can have lasting effects.
Gilberto Rodriguez is facing multiple charges of murder in Houston, Texas.The search for a possible serial killer is finally over in Texas. The man suspected in three fatal shootings is in custody in Houston.
The La Veta Fire Protection District now faces thousands of dollars in repairs following the Spring Fire, but Texas Roadhouse is stepping in to help.
The four-run first inning was followed by three scoreless frames, with Colorado Springs’ starter Nick Ramirez exiting the game after the conclusion of the fourth inning. Though Ramirez had pitched in 77 career games prior to this evening, tonight was his first career start. Ramirez was scoreless in the start, allowing just one hit and one walk while striking out two Round Rock batters.
Fleetwood, with his long, flowing hair and cherubic smile, was the face of last year's British Open played at his home course of Royal Birkdale. With those recent 63s on his resume, it's no surprise he's among the favorites 12 months on.
Harper banged out 13 homers in each of the first two rounds to eliminate Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman and Dodgers utilityman Max Muncy. Nine of Harper's first 26 home runs traveled over 440 feet.
The U.S. and Uruguay are among 12 teams from the Americas zone vying for seven World Cup spots. The others are Argentina, Panama, Puerto Rico, Mexico, Venezuela, Brazil, Chile, Canada, the Dominican Republic and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
For the owners of the Sulphur Springs Ranch, it was a chance to remember good times and celebrate a new beginning.
It was a spectacular sight in Crowley County over the weekend.
New locks to protect students in case of an active shooter threat at UCCS should be installed in time for the start of the fall semester.
This November, you could see a couple of questions asking you two different ways to fund transportation projects throughout the state.
A driver in a single-car crash in Pueblo died of injuries Monday. Colorado State Patrol is investigating the crash that happened around 3:13 p.m. on Highway 78, 10 miles west of Pueblo.
The 18th Judicial District Attorney's Office formally ruled an officer-involved shooting that killed gunman Matthew Reihl last December in northern Douglas County was justified.
Neighbors in Old Colorado City are raising questions after a man designated as a sexually violent predator was released into their neighborhood. They say they weren't warned before the relocation announcement hit the news.
Prosecutors say a Pennsylvania mother killed her 11-week-old son with a lethal mix of drugs in her breast milk. Samantha Jones was charged Friday with criminal homicide in the April 2 death of her baby.
The U.S. Geological Survey says explosions of varying sizes happen whenever 2,000-degree Fahrenheit (1,093-degree Celsius) lava enters much colder seawater.
Tonight's Forecast: A few showers and storms this evening, mainly for areas south of Hwy 50. Flash Flood Watch remains in effect for many burn scar areas until 8 pm.
(Photo Courtesy: Brett Provost)CDOT and other officials say they are working to have Highway 96 opened up by Tuesday after flash flooding closed the roadway between Wetmore and Westcliffe.
US Air Force Academy in Colorado SpringsA hearing has been set for an Air Force Cadet accused of sexual assault. According to the Air Force Academy, an Article 32 hearing is set for Cadet 2nd Class Armis J. Sunday on July 18.
(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.
Three local Texas Roadhouse locations will be donating 10 percent of proceeds to the La Veta Fire Protection District Auxiliary Monday. The donations will help aid firefighters battling the Spring Fire.
President Trump and First Lady Melania meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Finland.Their summit Monday in Helsinki will play out against a backdrop of fraying Western alliances, the investigation into Russian election meddling and fears that Moscow's aggression may go unpunished.
John Ostrander sentenced to 32 years in prison for the death of his infant son in February 2017.A Colorado Springs father accused of killing his six-week-old infant was sentenced to 32 years in prison Monday. 22-year-old John Ostrander and the boy's mother, Donica Mirabal were arrested six months after the infant died.
Meet Deuce. He was found in a ditch in terrible shape with two badly broken legs in eastern Kentucky last April.
Besides having a C-A-T scanner on board the MSTU also carries medication to treat certain kinds of strokes.Margie Churchill survived a stroke in August of 2017 in Colorado Springs for many reasons. The first and foremost is that her husband Norm quickly recognized the signs of a stroke and called 911. Another reason Margie survived is because when Norm called 911, The UCHealth Mobile Stroke Unit (MSTU) just happened to be close by.
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.
House Speaker Paul Ryan says there's "no question" that Russia interfered in the 2016 presidential election and continues to try undermine democracy in the United States and around the world.
NEW YORK (AP) - Amazon is extending its annual "Prime Day" promotion to 36 hours this year and will try to lure more deal-seekers to the aisles of Whole Foods.
So many people are adding beehives to the backyard in and around Colorado Springs it is driving the expansion of very unique business.
The Chicago Police released body cam footage of a fatal police officer involved shooting on Saturday.
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.
The Colorado Springs Police Department says 15-year-old Zoe Vyzourek is home safe. The teenager had been missing since July 4th.
The Eagle County Sheriff's Office said two suspects accused of starting the Lake Christine Fire that destroyed three homes turned themselves in Sunday.
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...
It's great news for commuters who use Union Blvd. on a daily basis. A closed stretch of the roadway at Pikes Peak Avenue is opening up on Monday night at about 8:00 p.m.
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.
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.
(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.
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 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.
The El Paso County Fair opened to visitors on Saturday and News 5 got an inside look at major upgrades and added features.
(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.
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.
Las Vegas Metro Police released dramatic body camera video showing a pursuit and officer-involved shooting involving two homicide suspects last Wednesday.
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!
