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It was five years ago--today--a plume of smoke appeared in Colorado Springs that, just days later, would grow into a devastating wildfire. The Waldo Canyon Fire claimed the lives of two people--destroying hundreds of homes, and causing tens of thousands of people to evacuate. "One day your life is normal and everything is going on like always. And the next day, the only thing that you own is your two pets and the car you drove out in," said Mary Beth Pribanic, whose ... More>>
Vice President Mike Pence delivers speech at Focus on the Family. (KOAA)During a speech at the 40th Anniversary celebration for Focus on the Family this morning, Mr. Pence called on Evangelicals to help supporting the GOP's healthcare reform bill. "We need you to stand up and to speak out and to work every single day from this point forward to get this bill across the finish line," he said.
There's nothing easy about the Pikes Peak Hill Climb. From gut wrenching turns to dangerous drop-offs, the last thing drivers need is weather to contend with.
Canon City Police announced a kidnapping and sex assault suspect committed suicide while officers were serving a search warrant at his home Friday morning.
What a difference 24 hours can make in Colorado! Thursday we had highs in the 90s and 100s and today highs will be mainly in the 60s, that's nearly a 40 degree change for a few towns! We are going to keep our cooler trend through the weekend with a few scattered storms likely through next Monday.
The Vegas Golden Knights used their first-ever Entry Draft pick to get Portland Winter Hawks center Cody Glass.
Colorado Springs Police Department is investigating a shooting that happened Friday in the 1400 block of S. Nevada Avenue.
National Cybersecurity Center warns of tax season email scams. (KOAA)A new kind of summer camp is taking place in Colorado Springs next week, instead of campfires and marshmallows, kids will be playing on computers. AT&T and the Air Force Association are hosting a teen cybersecurity camp. The camp is free and focuses on honing teens basic cybersecurity skills and promote STEM fields. The camp is small, with only a dozen or so spots. "Our CyberCamps have exploded in popularity," said Brigadier General (Ret, USAF) Bernie Skoch, ...
Brandon Cline, arrested by Colorado Springs PD for menacing and other charges.A wanted man is now behind bars in Colorado Springs, after an alert citizen called in a tip. The arrest happened Thursday at 11:00 a.m. The suspect was in a business in the 1500 block of Space Center Drive when he was spotted by a tipster and was wanted for felony menacing. Officers approached Brandon Cline in the parking lot and he ran. The officers gave chase, one was hurt but has since been treated and released from the hospital. Eventually officers were able to take Cline into ... More>>
DENVER (AP) - Colorado's state mental hospital can't keep up with an increase in court orders for evaluations and is asking for relief from a requirement that jail inmates be evaluated within 28 days.
El Paso County Sheriff's Office is trying to identify a suspect in an aggravated robbery. The suspect, described as a medium-build white male in his 20's, robbed 7-Eleven at 1475 B Street in Colorado Springs at about 4:14 a.m. on May 2. The suspect pointed a handgun at the cashier, demanded cash, then ran away from the scene. He was seen running southbound toward Lashelle Way. At the time of the robbery, the suspect was wearing a light-colored bandana over his&... More>>
A rare cutthroat trout after it was rescued from the South Prong of Hayden Creek on July 20, 2016, by Colorado Parks and Wildlife staff and U.S. Forest Service volunteers.Staff with Colorado Parks and Wildlife are working to save and breed 158 unique cutthroat trout. The fish are currently at the Roaring Judy Hatchery north of Gunnison, after being rescued from last year's massive Hayden Pass wildfire, southwest of Cañon City. Breeding efforts are underway, and staff members said they hope to have successful results to report next week. The fish were pulled from Hayden Creek at the height of the fire, amid fears that the fire and the possibilit... More>>
Members of the Colorado Springs Socialists protest outside Focus on the Family speech by Vice President Mike Pence. (KOAA)A group gathered outside Focus on the Family on Wednesday to protest Vice President Mike Pence's visit.
KOAA 5 is the official media sponsor of Bike to Work Day next Wednesday, and Chipotle Mexican Grill is offering a buy-one-get-one free deal to participants.
An Air Force Thunderbird crashed during practice for an air show in Dayton, Ohio. (WDTN)An Air Force Thunderbirds jet flipped during landing while practicing for an air show in Dayton, Ohio on Friday.
Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center awarded portion of nationwide grant.The Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center is getting some help paying for new exhibits from a nationwide grant. The Fine Arts Center is getting $10,000 as part of an $82 million grant from the National Endowment for the Arts. This grant is the second major funding announcement for the 2017 fiscal year. "The arts reflect the vision, energy, and talent of America's artists and arts organizations," said NEA Chairman Jane Chu. "The National Endowment for the Arts ... More>>
Federal regulators are investigating whether Honda Motor Co. failed to report deaths and injuries that occurred in its vehicles.Honda is trying to disprove claims by lawyers that it knew about the dangers of Takata air bag inflators nearly two decades ago, but covered it up. The auto maker is going public with their fight and information. The escalation of Honda's fight comes just three days before Takata Corp. is expected to seek bankruptcy protection in Japan and the United States. The company's inflators can explode with too much force, blowing apart a metal canister and hurling shrapnel into drivers and p... More>>
Positive news for students at Adams State University in Alamosa, there will not be a tuition increase next year. This is reflected in the budget that was approved by the university's Board of Trustees for the fiscal year 2017-2018. Most fees will also hold at last year's rates, with the exception of one. That is the capitol fee to support campus improvements. Housing rates remain the same, with board rates increasing only two percent. That slight increase is reflected in the ov... More>>
Vice President Mike Pence delivers speech at Focus on the Family. (KOAA)Vice President Mike Pence visits Colorado Springs today as the key note speaker for Focus on the Family's 40th anniversary celebration and a tour of Schriever AFB and the Cheyenne Mountain Complex.
Emergency crews on the scene of a crash along Hwy. 50 and County Road 69Emergency crews are on the scene of a crash on Highway 50 and County Road 69 for a single vehicle crash. There are injuries reported at this time but the severity is not known. Westbound lanes of Highway 50 are blocked by emergency crews and vehicles. Crews on scene Hwy 50 @ County Rd 69 for 1 veh crash. Injuries reported. West bound lns of 50 blocked by emergency vehicles. pic.twitter.com/3A6pVyhkcJ — Fremont Sheriff (@Fremont_Sheriff) June 23, 2017 ... More>>
Our morning was gray and cloudy. The clouds even brought some occasional light rain from Colorado Springs to Pueblo. Temperatures have been held down by the clouds, too. Rain will likely continue fading, although some spotty showers remain possible through this afternoon and this evening. A wind from the east shifted to blow more from the north late this morning. A wind from the east is an upslope wind loaded with higher humidity from the Eastern Plains. An upslope wind makes ai... More>>
A child falls out of a vehicle making a turn in Laredo, Texas.LAREDO, TX - Terrifying moments caught on camera as a child falls out of a moving car in south Texas.
#WhoPowersYou! Contest Winner, Lori O. Lara, with San Isabel Electric Board President, Debbie Rose, after being interviewed for the Touchstone Energy documentary film.A Beulah woman wins a nationwide contest, and uses the prize to give back to her community. Lori O. Lara was nominated by her husband for the inaugural run of the contest sponsored by Touchstone Energy.
Drink beer while hurling axes at a target? Who wouldn't enjoy that? The owners of the new bar appropriately named "The Axe Room" and say it's a different way to compete and have fun.
The good news is that unless a person is losing fluids excessively, most don?t need any more than plain old water.The good news is that unless a person is losing fluids excessively, most don't need any more than plain old water.
Johnny Depp talks to guests at the Glastonbury Festival. (June 22)LOS ANGELES (AP) - Johnny Depp has asked a crowd at the Glastonbury Festival when was the last time an actor assassinated a president.
Georgia woman becomes stuck after mistakenly driving her BMW into wet concrete. WXIA's Ryan Kruger reports.(GEORGIA - WXIA) It's a tale of two construction sites: one side saying it was dangerous, neglectful, and careless.
An officer with the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency captures on camera in a most unusual fight between two deer.(Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency) There was a slug fest in Tennessee Wednesday and the participants may surprise you. Although we have no idea why these two boxing bucks were going at it pretty good.
Today the world is celebrating International Olympic Day as the countdown continues until the start of the 2018 winter games in Pyeongchang, South Korea.
A 76-year-old man was killed in a pickup crash on Melissa Dr. in Colorado Springs. (KOAA)Colorado Springs Police Department has identified a man who was killed in a single-vehicle crash Thursday morning.
Colorado State Patrol says a child was ejected from a van after it crashed and rolled on I-25 near Mesa Ridge Parkway Wednesday night.
Smoke from a wildfire in Utah is visible across Southern Colorado.There is no active wildfire in Colorado Springs or the surrounding area. The cold front moving across Colorado is bringing strong winds that are carrying smoke and haze from a fire in southwestern Utah.
The Broncos 2017 Training Camp schedule was released on Thursday, you can find it here:
The Colorado Springs Sky Sox jumped out to an early lead and the bullpen shut down multiple New Orleans rallies late to preserve an 8-5 win in front of 5,023 at the Shrine on Airline Thursday night.
The Nuggets selected Louisville guard Donovan Mitchell with the No. 13 pick in the NBA draft Thursday night but he won't be suiting up for Denver.
Coaches from all over Southern Colorado converged in Pueblo Thursday to discuss the latest prevention tactics and treatments when it comes to concussions on the football field. Watch the video above to hear from Dr. Rocky Khosla who headed up the conference.
Paul Goldschmidt and Chris Owings hit three-run homers, Zack Godley threw well into the eighth inning, and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Colorado Rockies 10-3 on Thursday.
The city is playing catch up, sending out letters to 5,000 people--giving everyone 30 days to pay it.
The Waldo Canyon Fire burns in western Colorado Springs in June 2012.Friday will mark the 5 year anniversary of the start of the Waldo Canyon Fire, and Colorado Springs Professional Firefighters are remembering the City's worst natural disaster.
C. LinnerudColorado State Patrol is asking for witnesses to a hit-and-run crash to come forward with information.
A company in Tennessee has voluntarily issued a recall for select types of hummus because of a possibly contaminated ingredient.
A driver sets off on a practice run for the 2017 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. (KOAA)If you plan on going to the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb practice, qualifying and race day events please make note of the following restrictions put in place late Thursday.
Senate GOP unveils 'Obamacare' overhaul, but some senators, including Colorado Sen. Michael Bennet, are opposed.
Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch currently serves on the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals in Denver. (NBC News)BOULDER, Colo. (AP) - Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch has his Colorado home on the market for $1.675 million.
We are in for another hot day today. Highs will be in the 90s and 100s again with 80s in higher elevations. National temperatures show us a story relevant to Colorado. Temperatures are warm in the 60s, 70s, and 80s early this morning - from Colorado and New Mexico to Texas and Missouri. Cooler 50s are being reported from the Dakotas to Montana and Washington. That cooler air is on the move. The leading edge of the migrating cool air is a cold front that stretches from low pressu...
Members of local law enforcement will be available for coffee and conversation this weekend in Colorado Springs.
Photo: Google Maps via 9NewsSAN MIGUEL COUNTY (KUSA) - Deputies believe a series of wildfires that broke out in southwestern Colorado Thursday may have been set on purpose.
HELENA, Mont. (AP) - The Latest on removing Yellowstone region grizzly bears from federal protections.
Brendan Dassey appears in court Monday, April 16, 2007, at the Manitowoc County Courthouse in Manitowoc, Wis. Dassey, 17, is charged with first-degree intentional homicide, mutilating a corpse and first-degree sexual assault .A three-judge federal appeals panel has affirmed that a Wisconsin inmate featured in the Netflix series "Making a Murderer" was coerced into confessing and should be released from prison.
The Colorado Department of Transportation reports all westbound lanes of Highway 50 have reopened at the Highway 9 junction following a serious crash.
A dog was left in a hot SUV at Academy and Briargate. (KOAA)With these scorching summer temperatures, of course we all know to never leave kids or pets in the car alone, but what do you do if this accidentally happens?
Dwight Yoakum (Facebook)The Pikes Peak Center in Colorado Springs will host country music star Dwight Yoakam for a one night only show on Wednesday, August 2, 2017. Tickets to see the multi-Grammy winner will go on sale Tuesday, June 27 at 10 a.m. There are several places and ways to purchase tickets. Here are links to the Pikes Peak Center and AXS. You can also purchase them at the Pikes Peak Center Box Office or The Broadmoor World Arena Box Office. They will be available by phone at 888-929-7849. Th... More>>
The grandpad is an alternative tablet for seniors.There is a new tablet available that is designed just for seniors. It’s called the grandPad and help seniors easily stay connected to family, friends, and the world while keeping seniors from wandering into trouble on the internet.
President Donald Trump departs Marine One. (NBC News)WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump says he "did not make" and doesn't have any recordings of his private conversations with James Comey - his fired FBI director.
The El Paso County Health Department is warning residents to be cautious around wild animals, this warning comes after the confirmation of tularemia in the northeast part of Colorado Springs.
WASHINGTON (AP) - Senate Republicans unveil health care bill scuttling Obama law, cuts Medicaid, slashes taxes for wealthy.
Colorado State Patrol checks a driver for signs of intoxication. (Twitter)DENVER (AP) - An insurance study links increased car crash claims to legalized recreational marijuana.
Gerald Bullinger is wanted for questioning in Idaho for the murders of three women.BOISE, Idaho (AP) - Police in Idaho are searching nationwide for a man they say should be considered "armed and dangerous" in connection with the shooting deaths of three women in Idaho.
Tropical Storm CindyAuthorities in Florida are urging people to stay off the beaches and out of the Gulf of Mexico until weather conditions brought by Tropical Storm Cindy improve.
Colorado State Patrol reminds drivers to watch out for wildlife following a crash involving an elk.Colorado State Patrol is reminding drivers to stay alert on the roads and watch out for crossing wildlife.
Taijuan Walker pitched six solid innings and slapped an RBI single during Arizona's biggest inning ever on the road - a 10-run fourth - and the Diamondbacks went on to beat the Colorado Rockies 16-5 on Wednesday night.
The Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC fell 1-2 on the road to Swope Park Rangers in a mid-week contest in Kansas City.
GLENWOOD SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) - A Brazilian activewear company has been cited after a photographer waded in western Colorado's Hanging Lake.
High waters are causing flood warnings in parts of Pueblo County and Otero County.
The Fremont County Sheriff's Office says the bull became a threat to public safety the second he busted out of his corral.
The teenage owners of a bull that escaped in Penrose may face charges for throwing parts of the dead animal off of a bridge.
A look at the stages for the 2017 Colorado Classic bicycle race.
A look at the stages for the 2017 Colorado Classic bicycle race.
The beautiful views of southern Colorado as seen by News 5 viewers.
The beautiful views of southern Colorado as seen by News 5 viewers.
Though the weather caused some problems for the balloon launch this weekend, balloons successfully took to the sky Monday morning as part of the Create Canon City Balloon Classic at the Holy Cross Abbey.
Though the weather caused some problems for the balloon launch this weekend, balloons successfully took to the sky Monday morning as part of the Create Canon City Balloon Classic at the Holy Cross Abbey.
The 2017 Air Force Academy graduation ceremonies and Air Force Thunderbirds flyover.
The 2017 Air Force Academy graduation ceremonies and Air Force Thunderbirds flyover.
An Air Force Thunderbirds jet on a "familiarization flight" ahead of the air show in Dayton, Ohio flipped while landing on Friday.
An Air Force Thunderbirds jet on a "familiarization flight" ahead of the air show in Dayton, Ohio flipped while landing on Friday.
News 5 Investigates has confirmed a Las Animas County commissioner misrepresented his home address during the Nov. 2016 election. A judge just ordered Anthony Abeyta be removed from his District 1 seat according to court documents obtained by News 5 Investigates. "The vacancy committee will fill the position," Secretary of State spokeswoman Lynn Bartels said. On Nov. 8, 2016, Abeyta won a second-term in District 1. Shortly after the results were ann...
News 5 Investigates has confirmed a Las Animas County commissioner misrepresented his home address during the Nov. 2016 election. A judge just ordered Anthony Abeyta be removed from his District 1 seat according to court documents obtained by News 5 Investigates. "The vacancy committee will fill the position," Secretary of State spokeswoman Lynn Bartels said. On Nov. 8, 2016, Abeyta won a second-term in District 1. Shortly after the results were ann...
New questions are being raised over whether red light cameras in Pueblo are more about revenue and less about safety. News 5 Investigates has discovered the city is giving drivers less time to get through those intersections which potentially increases your chance of getting a ticket. The National Motorists Association Foundation which independently studies photo radar and camera enforcement systems calls our findings "concerning". Almost from the start,...
New questions are being raised over whether red light cameras in Pueblo are more about revenue and less about safety. News 5 Investigates has discovered the city is giving drivers less time to get through those intersections which potentially increases your chance of getting a ticket. The National Motorists Association Foundation which independently studies photo radar and camera enforcement systems calls our findings "concerning". Almost from the start,...
The good news is that unless a person is losing fluids excessively, most don't need any more than plain old water.
The good news is that unless a person is losing fluids excessively, most don't need any more than plain old water.
There is a new tablet available that is designed just for seniors. It’s called the grandPad and help seniors easily stay connected to family, friends, and the world while keeping seniors from wandering into trouble on the internet.
There is a new tablet available that is designed just for seniors. It’s called the grandPad and help seniors easily stay connected to family, friends, and the world while keeping seniors from wandering into trouble on the internet.
