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The Colorado Supreme Court ruled Monday that U.S. Rep. Doug Lamborn does not have enough signatures to appear on the GOP primary ballot. This "expedited decision" comes 13 days after a district judge ruled Lamborn had more than 1,000 valid signatures needed to remain on the ballot. In that initial decision, District Court Judge Brian Whitney threw out around 58 signatures from just one petition circulator. The plaintiff's appealed that initial ruling. The Supreme Cour...
27.6 percent of students in District 60 have been "chronically absent" in the 2017-2018 school year. (KOAA)Pueblo South High School announced on its Facebook page that the school will close Tuesday due to a high number of teacher call-outs.
St. Mary-Corwin Medical Center in PuebloIt's been over a month since St. Mary-Corwin Medical Center announced it would be laying off about 300 employees.
Casa Bonita will soon have another moment in the national TV spotlight.
Tonight/Tomorrow Forecast: A cold front will move through the area tonight around/after midnight bring gusty winds as it passes.
A number of local schools have announced they will close in advance of a teacher rally at the Colorado State Capitol Friday.
Carlos Asuaje homered and had a career-high four RBIs, Franchy Cordero went deep during a nine-run seventh inning and the San Diego Padres romped past the Colorado Rockies 13-5 on Monday night. Asuaje hit a three-run shot in a four-run first and Cordero added a two-run drive during a 45-minute seventh for San Diego. Wil Myers had four hits and two RBIs, and Eric Hosmer drew a career-high four walks to go with his two hits. The Padres won for just the second t... More>>
The Round Rock Express took Monday night’s rubber match 11-4 to take this three-game series against the Colorado Springs Sky Sox two games to one for the Sky Sox first series loss of the 2018 season.
There is growing discussion in Colorado on the topic of what is called a "safety stop" for bicyclists. The state legislature is sending a bill to the Governor's desk that standardizes language for communities adopting these laws. Opting in on such laws is up to local community leaders. A safety stop allows bicycle riders to treat stop signs as a yield, and stop lights like stop signs.
The Colorado Springs community honored the life of a Taylor White during a service at New Life Church.
East High School and Heritage Elementary School in Pueblo were both closed money when an excessively high number of teachers called off.The parking lot at East High School was empty Monday, and there were no kids on the playground at Heritage Elementary during lunch recess. Both schools experienced excessively high numbers of teacher call offs prompting district officials to cancel school at the two campuses.
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson announced the birth of his third daughter Monday on Instagram. He showed off a chest full of tattoos in a hospital snap with his latest addition, Tiana Gia Johnson. It's his second daughter with partner Lauren Hashian.
The FBI has "no comment" on why it has failed to provide the 11th Judicial District Attorney's Office with their investigation file on Fremont County Clerk and Recorder Katie Barr. As you may remember, Barr was arrested in March for embezzlement, fraud, harassment and witness intimidation.
© A grass fire is burning to the east of I-25 near Hanover Road. (Twitter: Lena Howland)The fire and fury caused by the 117 Fire was so destructive Tuesday, incident command directed firefighters not to fight the flames at first.
Upwards of 10,000 teachers across Colorado plan to rally at the State Capitol this Friday.
A family spokesman says former President George H.W. Bush has been hospitalized in Houston with an infection, just after attending the funeral of his wife Barbara.
Photos presented to the Colorado Springs City Council at the council's work session showed the severity of water damage on the three levels of the airport from a fire last Monday night.
Colorado lawmakers want to ask voters to outlaw gerrymandering in the state's constitution.
David Rhoads, 38, is charged with attempted first-degree murder after following a brief standoff at a motel near Peterson Air Force Base---and he's no stranger to law enforcement or News 5. Investigators with the El Paso County Sheriff's Office accuses Rhoads of shooting a man outside the Value Inn Motel on Space Village. The victim, who has not been identified, was found in the middle of the parking lot shortly before 1 a.m. Sunday. Deputies initially respo...
Salida Police say the man suspected of killing four people at a Tennessee Waffle House restaurant complained in 2017 that pop star Taylor Swift was stalking him.
The El Pomar Foundation is providing more than $17,000 in assisting victims of the 117 Fire and Sunstone Townhome Fire. There were 20 townhomes destroyed in the fire that burned on March 26. The 117 Fire followed less than a month later burning nearly 43,000 acres and destroyed more than 20 homes.
Starting Monday, an ordinance designed to improve living conditions for renters in Colorado Springs goes into effect.
Authorities in Canada say the driver of this van rammed into a crowd, killing 9. (CTV)Canada's minister of public safety says it's too soon to say whether the crash of a van into pedestrians in Toronto is a case of international terrorism.
A massive manhunt has ended with the arrest of 29-year old Travis Jeffrey Reinking. He's suspected of killing four people and injuring four others after opening fire inside a Tennesee Waffle House.
King Soopers on 29th Street in PuebloKroger has announced it is transitioning ownership of most convenience stores, so loyalty members will no longer be able to earn fuel points at transition locations. According to King Soopers, the stores will include Kwik Shop, Loaf N' Jug, Quick Stop Markets, Turkey Hill and Tom Thumb.
Have an old car seat? Target is holding a car seat trade-in event where people can trade their old car seats for money off on a new one! The event goes from April 22 to May 5 at any Target store.
The El Paso County Sheriff's Office has downgraded all Stage Two Fire Restrictions to Stage I Restrictions in all unincorporated areas of El Paso County.
The Pueblo police announced that they're holding their 2018 "Prescription Drug Take Back" day on Saturday, April 28th.
Officers with the Colorado Springs Police Department responded to a two-car crash that resulted in one fatality on April 19. Officers responded to the reported crash a little before 1:00 p.m. at the intersection of Woodmen Road and Lexington Drive.
Fort Carson announced it will be conducting full-scale training exercises on Wednesday. According to a release, the exercises will start at 9 a.m. near Gate 2 and will test the post's emergency response and recovery systems. This is in response to any potential hazardous material spill situations.
Teller County Sheriff's deputies arrested a man after discovering over 50 different identity theft documents in his possession. The sheriff's office said deputies contacted Richard Wayne Beam for what they thought was a motorist assist call on County Road 25 on April 15.
When London Lyle rolled her SUV on the way to Cheyenne Mountain High School, she and her family learned first hand the value of having top level trauma care right here in Colorado SpringsLast week UCHealth Memorial was designated by the state of Colorado as a level I trauma center. It’s the kind of medical care you hope you or a loved one never needs. It’s also the kind of medical care that if you do need it, you are glad it’s available right here in Colorado Springs.
Senate President Kevin Grantham (Cañon City- R) is cosponsoring 2 resolutions with Sen. Stephen Fenberg (D-Boulder) to rework the redistricting process when it comes to legislative and congressional districts.
Police investigate after finding 2 people killed in a vehicle on Lower Gold Camp RoadColorado Springs police are investigating after finding two people killed with apparent gunshot wounds in a car on the west side.
Joshua Weldon is facing charges of human trafficking in Colorado Springs.The Metro Vice and Human Trafficking Unit's were notified by patrol officers about a victim of Human Trafficking who was being extorted by her trafficker on Sunday.
Dylan McWilliams is either the unluckiest guy in the world - or the luckiest. "I don't know, I think I'm just lucky in unlucky situations," the 20-year-old Colorado resident says.
Colorado Springs District 11 canceled classes for Friday, April 27th.
The Costilla County Sheriff's Office says a 63-year old missing man with developmental disabilities was found dead. Duane Lopez was last seen on March 19th.
Colorado Springs Police have confirmed one person is dead following a shooting in the 5100 block of Airport Road Sunday night. Police said one person his dead, another is in critical condition as of Monday morning.
Come to the 5 Health Fair this weekend to learn your blood countThis coming weekend will be the final 5 Health Fair happening in Colorado Springs and Canon City. Dr. Kim Runyon with DaVita Medical group joined me in studio to talk about the important health issues we can call learn from our blood count. Dr. Runyon first explains what a blood count is? “Think of it as seeing the amount of platelets , and making sure your platelets are right. We're looking for infections, white blood cell count, and $25 dollars is a grea... More>>
Warm and dry for most of the area but towards the end of the afternoon some spotty showers and thunderstorms spill across the high elevations into El Paso county...
Classes were canceled Monday at Heritage Elementary School and East High School in Pueblo after a high number of teacher "call-offs." Last week, another D-60 school had to cancel classes after teachers called out. Teachers in Pueblo D60 voted to strike following the district's decision to deny teacher's pay raises at a recent board meeting. The results of the vote, which happened Thursday night and was extended into Friday afternoon The final tally showed a 471... More>>
Britain's Prince William and Kate, Duchess of Cambridge pose for a photo with their newborn baby son as they leave the Lindo wing at St Mary's Hospital in London London, Monday, April 23, 2018. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, and Kate, Duchess of Cambridge, welcomed a baby boy on Monday at the Lindo Wing, the private maternity unit at St. Mary’s Hospital in London.
The El Paso County Sheriff's Office takes the man suspected of shooting another man in the head into custody Sunday.
Colorado Springs Police have confirmed one person is dead following a shooting in the 5100 block of Airport Road Sunday night. Police said one person has died, and another has been transported to a local hospital with unknown injuries.
A bill was recently introduced into the Colorado Senate that aims to prohibit public school teachers' ability to go on strike.
Mattias Ekholm ignited the offense early with the first goal by a Nashville defenseman in the series, Pekka Rinne stopped 22 shots and the top-seeded Predators advanced to the second round with a 5-0 victory over the Colorado Avalanche in Game 6 on Sunday night.
The El Paso County Sheriff's Office is searching for a suspect they believe is responsible for shooting a man in the head.
Shania Twain has apologized for saying if she were American she would have voted for Donald Trump for president, even though he's offensive. Twain made the comments in an interview with The Guardian that was published over the weekend.
U.S. health officials on Friday told consumers to throw away any store-bought romaine lettuce they have in their kitchens and warned restaurants not to serve it amid an E. coli outbreak that has sickened more than 50 people in several states.
Warmer still...A nice bubble of high pressure is settling in our skies directly overhead, so expect clear skies, light wind, and cool temps tonight. That high will both depart and dissipate...
Police in Nashville say four people are dead after a shooting at a Waffle House restaurant early Sunday.
A Colorado woman is facing a $500 fine for a free apple that was given to her on a Delta flight. Crystal Tadlock was on her way home from Paris, when she said she was given an apple from a flight attendant. "The violation is for one apple," said Tadlock.
Umpire Cory Blaser signaled safe, but the call was reversed about 90 seconds later and the Cubs jogged out of their dugout to celebrate. Morrow got his fourth save.
As the Colorado Springs community continues to honor the life of a 21-year old man who was killed in a hit and run accident, a scholarship fund is being set up for those who want to follow in his footsteps. White was a former Pine Creek student and a Colorado Springs native.
(Photo Courtesy: David Solano)Garden of the Gods celebrated Earth Day to the fullest extent Sunday, allowing hikers and bikers to enjoy the park without any cars driving around. For the first time ever, the park held a 'Motorless Morning' event in observance of the environmental protection holiday.
Joseph knows he has to bounce back in big way, so it would seem he'd push for non-QB with team's first pick, player who can help right away rather than another quarterback who wouldn't get on field this year after addition of Case Keenum in free agency.
Manager Bud Black says Gonzalez is able to hit but he is limited running the bases and cannot play defense.
An Amber Alert has been issued for Madilynn Ronquillo out of Adams County Colorado.
Sweden's public broadcaster says police in Oman have conducted two autopsies on the body of Grammy-nominated electronic dance DJ Avicii, who died Friday at age 28.
An investigation is underway after a man who was lying on a highway in southwest Colorado was run over and killed. Capt. Adrian Driscoll with the Colorado State Patrol tells The Durango Herald that 43-year-old Mark Deuel was lying in the middle of U.S. Highway 160 when he was struck early Saturday morning.
(Photo Courtesy: Paige Sanchez)A few upstanding moose decided to use the crosswalk in Walden Saturday afternoon. The group of majestic animals used the crosswalk while passing through an intersection of the town.
The Colorado Rockies have placed outfielder Carlos Gonzalez on the 10-day disabled list with a right hamstring strain.
A company out of Japan has created a new approach to home security.
The McDivitt Law Firm is holding an informational open house for those effected by contaminated water in the Fountain/Security/Widefield area. The law firm is representing all families affected by the water in a potential Class-Action lawsuit against the manufacturer of firefighting foam which contains high levels of perfluorinated compounds, also known as PFCs.
Afghan officials say the toll from a suicide bombing in Kabul claimed by the Islamic State group has risen to 57 dead and 119 wounded.
Today's Forecast: A few areas of fog and lingering clouds this morning, especially for the plains. This will all clear quickly for a mostly sunny Sunday.
Police investigate after finding 2 people killed in a vehicle on Lower Gold Camp RoadColorado Springs police are investigating after finding 2 people killed with apparent gunshot wounds in a car on the west side.
Officers from the Colorado Springs Police Department are responding to a double death investigation Saturday night. Police said the investigation is at Lower Gold Camp Road and 21st Street.
Wildlife officials are searching for the people responsible for spray painting a gopher tortoise and covering its limbs with concrete.
A few local stores came to the rescue after a thief stole 60 children's bikes from 'Christmas Unlimited.' The bikes were kept in a storage unit to be given to boys and girls in need this upcoming Christmas.
The Sky Sox dropped game one of this three-game series against the Round Rock Express 6-1, with most of the damage coming in the form of a five-run seventh inning for the Express; the most runs the Sky Sox have given up in a single inning all season.
Nolan Arenado had two hits to back six strong innings from Tyler Anderson and the Colorado Rockies used a big fifth inning to beat the Chicago Cubs 5-2 on Saturday night.
The Switchbacks played Seattle Sounders 2 to a scoreless draw at Weidner Field to give them their first draw of the season.
The snow didn't stop some die-hard fans from hitting the Manitou Incline this Earth Day weekend. Saturday marked a special event, the 'Incline-A-Thon,' where hikers were encouraged to hike the Incline as many times as they could.
For a few families, the next few weeks, even months, will be spent trying to move forward following the 117 Fire. That is why some local non-profits came together Saturday afternoon in hopes to provide relief to some of those victims.
The world's oldest person has died in southern Japan at the age of 117. An official in the town of Kikai says Nabi Tajima died in a hospital on Saturday shortly before 8 p.m. She had been hospitalized since January.
(Photo Courtesy: Connie Archer-Trujillo)An elderly driver smashed through a popular Pueblo West restaurant Saturday afternoon. The Do Drop Inn will remain open, despite the car crashing through a wall of the local pizza restaurant.
Actor Verne Troyer from the "Austin Powers" movie franchise has died. A statement provided by Troyer's spokesperson that was also posted to his Instagram and Facebook accounts says the 49-year-old actor died Saturday.
An estimated 60,000 acres have burned from the 117 Fire in El Paso County. (KOAA)The El Paso County Sheriff's Office updated that the 117 Fire that is now 100 percent contained was human-caused. The sheriff's office sent the update Saturday morning, as there is no exact word on what sparked the blaze, but that it wasn't from any natural causes.
A grass fire is burning to the east of I-25 near Hanover Road. (Twitter: Lena Howland)Around 8:30 p.m. Thursday night, the El Paso County Sheriff's Office said the 117 Fire was 100 percent contained and all evacuations were lifted.
The Democratic National Committee is taking Russia, Wikileaks and the Trump campaign to court.
Benjamin Candelaria, photo by Pueblo PDA former police officer in southern Colorado has been sentenced to more than a year in jail after pleading guilty to attempted sexual assault.
The top Senate Democrat says he now supports making pot legal under federal law.
Music lovers are paying homage to their local record stores today.
Barbara Bush, the snowy-haired first lady and mother of a president whose plainspoken manner and utter lack of pretense made her more popular at times than her husband, President George H.W. Bush, died Tuesday, a family spokesman said.
The Air Force Academy men's basketball program recently teamed up with a local YMCA to host a clinic for 200 Colorado Springs children.
Wells Fargo will pay $1 billion to federal regulators to settle charges tied to misconduct at its mortgage and auto lending business, the latest punishment levied against the banking giant for widespread customer abuses.
Visibility becoming an issue on Highway 24 in Woodland Park on Friday night. (KOAA)The city above the clouds is seeing some thick, heaving fog Friday evening which is expected to stick around well into the night. Teller County hasn't seeing much accumulation on major roads like Highway 24, it's mainly the low visibility that is excepted to be an issue for drivers.
Javier Baez and Kyle Schwarber each had a homer and four RBIs, and the Chicago Cubs rode a seven-run sixth inning to a 16-5 victory over the Colorado Rockies on Friday night.
Photos presented at a city council work session show the extent of the damage from a fire at the Colorado Springs Airport on April 16, 2018.
Photos presented at a city council work session show the extent of the damage from a fire at the Colorado Springs Airport on April 16, 2018.
The graphic renderings of the proposed new hotel and parking garage at the Bronco Billy's casino in Cripple Creek.
The graphic renderings of the proposed new hotel and parking garage at the Bronco Billy's casino in Cripple Creek.
Images from the Badger Hole Fire burning in southeast Colorado and southwest Kansas.
Images from the Badger Hole Fire burning in southeast Colorado and southwest Kansas.
El Paso County Sheriff Bill Elder said the 117 Fire burned at least 10 structures, one patrol car and it heavily damaged a fire engine. The fast moving flames have forced evacuations across southeastern El Paso County to the Lincoln County line.
El Paso County Sheriff Bill Elder said the 117 Fire burned at least 10 structures, one patrol car and it heavily damaged a fire engine. The fast moving flames have forced evacuations across southeastern El Paso County to the Lincoln County line.
Pueblo firefighters tell News 5 five homes have been lost and four first responders were hurt trying to fight a fire burning south of the Pueblo Memorial Airport.
Pueblo firefighters tell News 5 five homes have been lost and four first responders were hurt trying to fight a fire burning south of the Pueblo Memorial Airport.
