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Currently sexting is a felony charge that leads to lifelong requirements to register as a sex offender. The proposal would have given prosecutors a new crime to charge minors with, either a misdemeanor or a petty offense.
Two of Colorado's congressional districts held conventions over the weekend and party officials say Ted Cruz won all six delegates at stake.
The new drivers licenses, ID cards and instruction permits includes an entirely new format and enhanced features, including laser-engraved information in grayscale, as well as new card material.Colorado DMV to begin statewide rollout of new design for driver licenses, instruction permits and identification cards
A grassland fire burning in Pueblo County .Late Tuesday night, Pueblo County Emergency Services Bureau Chief Mark Mears said the fire was 50% contained at about 20 acres.
We've had a beautiful Wednesday and things stay nice and mild this evening. Overnight lows will dip into the 30's with skies staying mostly clear. Thursday will be another nice day with mostly sunny skies and highs just a few degrees cooler in the 60's and 70's. A few clouds will be moving in by the afternoon and evening hours. Friday stays nice with a few more clouds and highs in the 60's and 70's. Even warmer for the weekend with highs mainly in the 70's. ... More>>
Applications are now open for the first marijuana tax funded scholarship in Pueblo County. The Pueblo Hispanic Education foundation and the Pueblo County Board of County Commissioners are announcing the Pueblo County Scholarship fund is open to applicants on Wednesday afternoon at the Pueblo County Courthouse. Funds for the program are allocated from Pueblo County's excise tax on marijuana cultivations, which was approved by Pueblo County voters in the 2015 General Election. ...
Ricky Maes (via CBI)Pueblo Crime Stoppers has added the suspect in a March 10 Rocky Ford shooting incident to its Top 10 Most Wanted list.
Promoting reading to our kids. "Executives Partnering to Invest in Children" unveiled a new campaign in Pueblo on Wednesday. It's called "15 minutes. Every child. Every parent. Every day." The goal is to spread the word about the importance of parents reading to kids form birth. Dozens of business, community and school district leaders joined together for the "EPIC" Spring Summit today where this was announced. They want every child entering Kindergar...
More than 900 students at Falcon Middle School gather for a pep assembly ahead of state testing.The sounds of students at Falcon Middle School getting "pumped up" for state testing. The school held their annual pep assembly on Monday, inviting special guests in to show students how to do their best in everything they do, whether it's in school, testing, sports or life in general. Our News5's Lena Howland was invited to speak to students on Monday's assembly as a distinguished alumni. The students are preparing to go into their CMAS state testing period this week, so... More>>
El Paso County Sheriff's Office has released a scam alert regarding a caller who claims to be Sheriff's Office Chief Deputy Todd Evans.
Story's two-run homer off Patrick Corbin in the first inning gave him four for the season. DJ LeMahieu and Ryan Raburn also homered for the Rockies, who hit 10 home runs in the series, nine of them against Arizona starters. The Rockies took two of three from the Diamondbacks.
Crick is familiar with the Broncos scheme. He spent his first two seasons with Broncos coach Gary Kubiak and defensive coordinator Wade Phillips in Houston and three years with Denver D-line coach Bill Kollar.
Pueblo PD has released a scam alert to warn the community about a male suspect who has targeted elderly citizens.
An elderly man was killed in a crash Wednesday morning.
Nearly 50 mining sites in southwestern Colorado, including one that spilled a torrent of wastewater into New Mexico and Utah last summer, are a bit closer to getting funding for a comprehensive cleanup.
Hillary Clinton is fighting back after Tuesday's loss in Wisconsin.
Ohio police have released body camera footage showing an officer-involved shooting involving a man armed with a large knife.
Two U.S. senators are calling on the Army's top civilian official to explain why the service never searched for a soldier who went AWOL after learning he was suspected of raping a 15-year-old girl.
Calmer winds today as high pressure regains control of Colorado. We're heading for a very pleasant second half of the day. Lots of sunshine with highs only slightly cooler than yesterday, getting into the 60's and 70's. Mostly clear skies for the overnight hours with lows in the 30's. Another beautiful day for Thursday with highs in the 60's and 70's. Just a few clouds moving in by the evening hours. More clouds for Friday but temperatures stay pleasant in the 60's and 70's. Temperat... More>>
Merle Haggard passed away Wednesday near his northern California home.
But it's too soon to say whether state lawmakers will agree on fantasy sports regulation before the clock runs out on this legislative term.
A group of New England Patriots fans has sued the NFL in an effort to recover the first-round draft pick that was taken from the team as punishment for the Deflategate scandal.
The Latest on campaign 2016
After a blustery wind with warmth yesterday, our Wednesday is starting calmer and noticeably cooler. The cold front that whipped up the wind and opened the door for the cooler air is on the move through the Midwest. High pressure building from the west becomes the main player in our weather today through Friday. Low pressure over the Pacific Ocean looks to be the next player to bring unsettled weather to Colorado. It is likely to come through Sunday and Monday and can bring some rain ... More>>
CSU breaks ground on a new solar array project on April 5, 2016According to Colorado Springs Utilities, once complete the 10-megawatt, single axis solar array will produce enough energy to power about 3,000 homes annually.
Nick Hundley hit a three-run homer and DJ LeMahieu had a two-run shot off Miller, acquired by Arizona in an offseason trade with Atlanta.
There is always an "issue" with any Olympics, no matter the venue.
Gary Harris led the Nuggets with 17 points and rookie Emmanuel Mudiay had 15. Denver has lost three in row and six straight to Oklahoma City.
Photo by CSFDFire crews are responding to reports of a fire in an apartment complex in south Colorado Springs.
Photo by EPC WildlandThe American Red Cross helped 18 displaced residents after a fire at Quail Cove Apartments in Colorado Springs Tuesday. In all, 10 units were damaged by the fire, one of those was vacant. Resident Ashley Hosey heard about the fire around 3:00pm Tuesday afternoon, when her apartment complex called her to let her know her building was the one burning.
Shawn Mattias had a goal and an assist, and Jarome Iginla and Mikkel Boedker each scored a goal as Colorado lost its fourth straight.
Results will be updated as information comes into the newsroom.
Parents provide feedback on facilities improvements in Pueblo schoolsPueblo parents are getting involved with improvements to D60 schools. The first of a series of community meetings was held Tuesday at Central High School. The focus is facilities, and the district wants feedback on what needs to be fixed and what is missing in Pueblo schools. Some ideas include more natural light and functional spaces for learning outside the classroom. Communications director Dalton Sprouse says, "The majority of our schools are over 50 years old. Any building... More>>
Brittney Sykes had 12 points for Syracuse (30-8), which was making its first appearance in the title game.
Canon City police are cracking down on drivers who are putting children at risk. School bus stop sign violations have increased so much that the police department decided to take action. The two-week campaign is a partnership between the school district and police department. They cannot understand why so many people are ignoring the rules of the road, especially when it could lead to a deadly accident. Now they are hitting them where it counts, in the pocketbook. This week and... More>>
The sounds of baseball have returned to eastern Colorado Springs. The Sky Sox are gearing up for the 2016 season with a brand new lineup and a renewed sense of hope for Manager Rick Sweet. "We've got a very good group, the organization has done a great job going out and getting people who are very focused on the game and focused on their career," said Sky Sox Manager, Rick Sweet. Top Brewers' prospects Orlando Arcia and Jorge Lopez headline the roster along with seaso... More>>
Polumbus helped his hometown Denver Broncos win Super Bowl 50 by subbing at left and right tackle over the last half of the season following his release from the Atlanta Falcons last season.
An artist rendering of the concept for a new student housing development on Colorado CollegeColorado College is looking to expand its student housing options. The school plans to build a series of new buildings on campus that would house an addition 154 students. As a residential liberal arts college, living on campus is required for all but the upperclassmen. Historically, a number of college seniors have chosen to look off campus for housing. But John Lauer, the Associate Vice President for Student Life, said preferences are changing and it's putting pressure on availabl... More>>
Red Flag Warnings continue until 8pm with strong winds lingering. A cold front passing through will give us some cloud cover and potentially a few sprinkles/showers this evening. Things clear out and start to calm down quickly tonight with lows in the 30's and 40's. Sunshine returns for the rest of the work week with highs in the 60's and 70's. Into the weekend and the start of next week, our pattern becomes more active. We'll have cloud cover and some shower chances retu... More>>
A man is in jail on charges that he sexually assaulted victims in multiple jurisdictions.
Democrats are proposing several measures to boost security at airports, train stations and other transportation hubs in response to terrorist attacks in Brussels and elsewhere.
Winds kick up today as a cold front moves through the area later this afternoon/evening. Red Flag Warnings will be active from noon until 8 pm for the majority of the News 5 area. Winds will be from the west initially, shifting towards the north later on. Sustained speeds of 20-30 mph and we could have some gusts up to 50 mph. Clouds arrive with the cold front and we could have some stray sprinkles/showers with a chance for a rumble of thunder. Things clear out quickly overnight ... More>>
A Republican senator says she is "more convinced than ever" that there should be hearings on President Barack Obama's Supreme Court nominee after meeting with the judge.
Gov. Phil Bryant signed House Bill 1523 on Tuesday, despite opposition from gay-rights groups and some businesses.
CSPD searching for Angel. She's wearing the white tank top and with braces.12-year-old Angel Scott, who has a development disability, was last seen at the Panorama Middle School Monday.
Officials say a sightseeing helicopter crashed near the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in eastern Tennessee, killing all five people aboard.
On New Years Day, 2014, Pueblo County become the first place in the US to legally sell marijuana without the need for a prescription. Today, a political effort is underway to stop it and elected leaders in the community are already lining up on both sides of the issue. A group calling themselves Citizens for a Healthy Pueblo submitted a first draft of a petition to the Clerk and Recorder on Thursday that would ask voters to completely ban all retail marijuana store, growers and... More>>
A smile is a very personal thing that for many can be their calling card, but for others even slightly imperfect teeth can make smiling and uncomfortable thing.
A United Airlines flight attendant intentionally opened a plane door and inflated the emergency slide after the aircraft landed Monday at Houston's Bush Intercontinental Airport.
Subway is moving ahead and posting calorie counts on menu boards nationally despite another delay in a federal rule requiring the information.
The risk for fires to start and spread rapidly is high today. A Red Flag Warning is in effect from noon until 8 PM today for El Paso, Pueblo Fremont, Huerfano, and Las Animas counties east of the mountains and for Otero, Crowley, Bent, Baca, Prowers, and Kiowa counties. Some showers over northern Colorado this morning are the first hint that a storm system is approaching. That storm system is centered with low pressure intensifying over Montana. A cold front trails to the south of th...
Villanova University has canceled classes Tuesday as students celebrate the men's basketball team's first NCAA championship title since 1985.
Republican Ted Cruz and Democrat Bernie Sanders are looking for victories in today's Wisconsin presidential primaries.
The Red Cross is helping two families in Pueblo after their homes went up in flames Monday night.
One group is hoping to ban the sale of all recreational marijuana in Pueblo County.
Colorado Parks and Wildlife Office in Colorado SpringsPermits and registrations for boating, fishing, hunting and off-highway vehicle use are available now at Colorado Parks and Wildlife offices and online.
On Tuesday, voters will cast their ballots in three Southern Colorado communities for municipal elections. In Woodland Park, incumbent Mayor Neil Levy will face challengers Michael Maddux and Noel Sawyer and four candidates are vying for three council seats. Voters will also decide on a sales tax increase to help pay for school repairs and educational programs in the district.
Both came off Zack Greinke - a three-run shot in the third inning and a solo home run in the fourth.
Paige had 21 for the Heels (33-7) who came one shot short of giving coach Roy Williams his third national title.
Pueblo's Hispanic Republicans bond over valuesPueblo GOP leaders got together Monday to discuss the importance of the Hispanic vote. A handful of Hispanic Republicans gathered at Elk Lodge #90 downtown, standing together in a largely Democratic community, especially among Latinos. Some of the registered voters say they have spent years avoiding conversations geared towards politics, but now under the leadership of local politician George Rivera, the party is working to change that. "People are starting to show up... More>>
Fire Station 22 opens on the North side of Colorado Springs.Fire Station 22 officially opened for business with a ribbon cutting ceremony on the North side of Colorado Springs on Monday. News5 found out because this fire station lies in sort of an overlap area with Colorado Springs Fire Station 19 and the Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, many homeowners are being double taxed to get full protection. But with Monday's opening, that tax is now up in the air. "Northern Colorado Springs has grown exponentially in recent years,"... More>>
via Google EarthPolice are responding to reports of a stabbing near Harrison High School in south Colorado Springs.
It's been a beautiful start to the work week with well above average highs and a good deal of sunshine. Some clouds will be moving in this evening and overnight. Lows will stay mild, mainly in the 40's. Tuesday will be a windy day as a cold front moves through the area. This will mean strong winds and Red Flag Warnings for nearly all of the News 5 area. Highs will stay in the 60's and 70's. We'll have some more cloud cover than we've had as of late for the second half of the day ... More>>
The Latest on campaign 2016 ahead of Tuesday's Wisconsin primary:
Standing beside photographs of a new product, U.S. Sen Charles Schumer, (D-New York), shown holding an iPhone 5S, voices his opposition to a handgun that appears to be a cell phone during a news conference in his office, Monday, April 4, 2016, in New YorkThe Latest on Sen. Charles Schumer calling for an investigation into a gun that would look like an iPhone.
The Sky Sox are in the 28th season in Colorado Springs and the second season as the top affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers.
By the mood of the party and the music that echoed off the walls, the last thing most would expect Mary Bostrom to say about her birthday is that it's just another celebration.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo has signed a law that will gradually raise New York's minimum wage to $15.
Colorado's Democrat-led House has defeated a bill to reassert local government control over the siting of oil and gas drilling.
A maintenance worker held a burglary suspect at gunpoint until police arrived late Sunday at Tampa, Florida's First Baptist Church.
It's a beautiful Monday! We'll have lots of sunshine and even warmer temperatures with highs reaching the 60's and 70's. We'll have some cloud cover and a few spotty showers developing over the Continental Divide and some of those clouds will try to move into lower elevations this evening. Partly cloudy tonight with lows staying mild in the 40's. Winds get gusty on Tuesday causing some Fire Danger concerns throughout the day. We'll also have a cold front pushing through by... More>>
With the Final Four of College Basketball happening this weekend, local recreational therapists decided to give their patients therapy, an NCAA twist, with a Wii basketball tournament.
The Latest on the governor signing California's minimum wage bill
The Supreme Court has unanimously upheld a Texas law that counts everyone, not just eligible voters, in deciding how to draw electoral districts.
A Chihuahua is in animal custody after leading police on a chase across the Oakland-San Francisco Bay Bridge.
The Latest on campaign 2016 ahead of Tuesday's Wisconsin primary:
Tyler Blackard, photo by CSPDColorado Springs Police are looking for the driver of a truck they say crashed into a home and then fled.
In this Feb. 23, 2016 photo, expert gunsmith Keith Carey stands behind the counter at his shop, where he makes suicide prevention literature available, in Montrose Colo. Carey is a staunch, though soft-spoken, defender of the right to bear arms.Keith Carey is a gunsmith in Montrose, a town with a frontier flavor set amid the mesas of western Colorado. He's a staunch, though soft-spoken, defender of the right to bear arms. Yet now he's a willing recruit in a fledgling effort to see if the gun community itself - sellers and owners of firearms, operators of shooting ranges - can help Colorado and other Western states reduce their highest-in-the-nation suicide rates. "Suicide is a tra... More>>
According to Colorado Springs Police a 24-year-old male has died after falling approximately 40 feet.
A weak disturbance is bringing a few rain and snow showers to the northern mountains this morning. A stray shower or two may escape the mountains this afternoon, but if you get any rain consider yourself lucky. High pressure building in from the west is the main weather maker today with that weak disturbance working from north-to-south down the eastern edge of the high pressure. Low pressure and a cold front over the Pacific Northwest will become bigger players in our weather in the n... More>>
KOAA News 5 is partnering with the Colorado Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA) in an effort to help pet owners who are struggling financially get wellness examinations for their pets.
CSPD says the victim of the accident appears to be a male in his late 20's or early 30's. He has not been identified yet.
The El Paso County Office of Emergency Management is preparing for Spring and Summer rainstorms in the Ute Pass are by hosting a flash flood preparedness meeting.
If you plan on hunting big game this year, the deadline to submit your application is here. Applications are due Tuesday for 2016 limited big game licenses.
The Colorado College men’s lacrosse team took an important step toward its fourth consecutive NCAA Tournament appearance by defeating Carthage College, 13-8, on Sundayafternoon at Washburn Field. CC, which is competing against the Red Men for one of four Pool B births, dominated the second half and improved to 7-4. “It was a huge game for us,” head coach Sean Woods said. “That’s one of the reasons we were a little tight in t... More>>
David Backes started the scoring in a three-goal first period, Anders Nilsson made 19 saves in relief of an apparently injured Jake Allen, and the St. Louis Blues beat Colorado 5-1 on Sunday night as the Avalanche moved to the brink of postseason elimination.
Friends write notes in memory of Denver Wolf, a 16-year-old girl killed by her fatherThe Colorado Springs community came together Sunday to remember the life of Denver Wolf, a 16-year-old girl murdered by her own father last week. Friends say Denver was full of life and light. She recently performed in the musical "Seussical" with classmates at Air Academy High School. They honored her legacy by lighting candles and sending messages so that she is never forgotten. Organizing pastor Rev. Michael Tassler of Grace Lutheran Church says, "It's incomprehens... More>>
Highs today were above average in the 60's and 70's with plenty of sunshine. We saw a few clouds build in before sunset but those will clear overnight. Lows drop into the 30's and 40's. Woodland Park will be in the 20's. If you are headed out late tonight or early tomorrow morning make sure you grab a jacket. Looking ahead to start the week plenty of sunshine for the afternoon with a mild breeze and highs in the 60's and 70's. A high pressure system is settling into the we... More>>
A Chihuahua is in animal custody after leading police on a chase across the Oakland-San Francisco Bay Bridge.
Northbound I-25 is closed because of a two-car rollover crash at mile marker 74 near the the Colorado City exit.
A new commander at Peterson Air Force Base assumed command of the 302nd airlift wing during a ceremony Saturday.
Cannabis club supporters sign petition to city councilCannabis club campaign organizers took advantage of the beautiful weather to get out and collect signatures for their cause. The clubs are working towards 14,679 signatures on a petition that would ask Colorado Springs city council to reconsider their ban on the establishments.
Local and federal law enforcement seized nearly 2,000 marijuana plants in raids on five Pueblo West homes Wednesday morning.
Local and federal law enforcement seized nearly 2,000 marijuana plants in raids on five Pueblo West homes Wednesday morning.
Some of our favorite viewer photos from the blizzard on March 23, 2016.
Some of our favorite viewer photos from the blizzard on March 23, 2016.
Three bombing attacks left at least 31 people dead in the Belgian capital.
Three bombing attacks left at least 31 people dead in the Belgian capital.
Thousands of people participated in the St. Patrick's Day parade in downtown Colorado Springs Saturday, and News 5 was there to join in on the fun as a sponsor of the event.
Thousands of people participated in the St. Patrick's Day parade in downtown Colorado Springs Saturday, and News 5 was there to join in on the fun as a sponsor of the event.
Peyton Manning announced his retirement Monday.
Peyton Manning announced his retirement Monday.
Applications are now open for the first marijuana tax funded scholarship in Pueblo County.
Applications are now open for the first marijuana tax funded scholarship in Pueblo County.
Promoting reading to our kids. "Executives Partnering to Invest in Children" unveiled a new campaign in Pueblo on Wednesday.
Promoting reading to our kids. "Executives Partnering to Invest in Children" unveiled a new campaign in Pueblo on Wednesday.
The sounds of students at Falcon Middle School getting "pumped up" for state testing.
The sounds of students at Falcon Middle School getting "pumped up" for state testing.
Country music legend Merle Haggard has died at the age of 79.
The former Mayor of the Town of Monument resigned Tuesday citing his need to do so in order to comply with conditions of a new job. The Mayor and members of the Board of Trustees all serve in office without being compensated. But questions have come up recently about where Rafael Dominguez has been living for the last few months. News 5 Investigates searched property records available through the El Paso County Assessors Office which show Dominguez owned a home on Agate Creek Drive ...
The former Mayor of the Town of Monument resigned Tuesday citing his need to do so in order to comply with conditions of a new job. The Mayor and members of the Board of Trustees all serve in office without being compensated. But questions have come up recently about where Rafael Dominguez has been living for the last few months. News 5 Investigates searched property records available through the El Paso County Assessors Office which show Dominguez owned a home on Agate Creek Drive ...
A local soldier is going to jail as part of a plea deal he made, after an evening with friends that turned violent. Sargent Cory Griffin says Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is to blame for the night he shot another man. He wants to tell his story to shed light on a problem that may be affecting more people in our community.
A local soldier is going to jail as part of a plea deal he made, after an evening with friends that turned violent. Sargent Cory Griffin says Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is to blame for the night he shot another man. He wants to tell his story to shed light on a problem that may be affecting more people in our community.
A smile is a very personal thing that for many can be their calling card, but for others even slightly imperfect teeth can make smiling and uncomfortable thing.
A smile is a very personal thing that for many can be their calling card, but for others even slightly imperfect teeth can make smiling and uncomfortable thing.
With the Final Four of College Basketball happening this weekend, local recreational therapists decided to give their patients therapy, an NCAA twist, with a Wii basketball tournament.
With the Final Four of College Basketball happening this weekend, local recreational therapists decided to give their patients therapy, an NCAA twist, with a Wii basketball tournament.
