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• New consumer protections may not apply to fire victims

  June 18, 2013 8:38 PM

  COLORADO SPRINGS - As Black Forest families who lost homes in the fire begin filing out insurance claims, they should know that state law has changed to protect them. House Bill 1225, which was signed into law last month, requires insurance companies offer policies that pay for living expenses for... more »

• Guide to help homeowners list their stuff

  June 18, 2013 1:51 PM

  COLORADO SPRINGS - Many survivors of the Black Forest fire who lost their homes now face the challenge of trying to remember everything that was inside. To make the process of filling out insurance claims easier, the Rocky Mountain Association of Independent Public Adjusters has put together this 35 page... more »

• Fire will send ripples through local housing market

  June 17, 2013 7:50 PM

  COLORADO SPRINGS - The sudden displacement of nearly 500 families in Black Forest will send ripples through the local housing market. In the short term, the charred landscape could push down home prices in the forest. "If somebody is looking across nothing but a black forest, certainly that will... more »

• Range Riders cancel ride because of fire

  June 16, 2013 10:54 PM

  Rodeo season in Colorado Springs starts with two big events: the Street Breakfast and the departure of the Pikes Peak Range Riders. However, this summer the cowboys will be staying close to home. The Range Riders have canceled their annual trip around Pikes Peak for just the second time... more »

• Springs hiring expected to be fifth best in US this quarter

  June 11, 2013 1:06 PM

  COLORADO SPRINGS - Things are looking up for local job hunters this summer. According to the Manpower Employment Outlook Survey , 29 percent of employers in the Colorado Springs Metropolitan Statistical Area plan to increase their staff levels during the third quarter. The hiring picture is good enough that the... more »

• Plug pulled on 'revenge porn' sites targeting Colorado residents

  June 8, 2013 4:39 PM

  The Colorado Springs man behind one of the largest ‘revenge porn' sites in the country decides to pull the plug. News 5 first warned viewers back in January about a potential extortion web site targeting men and women seeking partners on dating sites. "I worried every day whether... more »

• Burglaries account for majority of crimes at marijuana businesses

  June 7, 2013 8:05 PM

  COLORADO SPRINGS - Forty mature marijuana plants were stolen from a Colorado Springs dispensary during am early morning burglary. The police were called to the Green Earth Wellness Center in the 500 block of 30th Street at around 4:00 a.m. Friday after the store's alarm was tripped. The owners... more »

• Local Marine awarded for heroism

  June 4, 2013 8:41 PM

  CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. - A Marine Corps Corporal from Florence, Colorado was one of five Marines to be awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Medal on Monday for their heroism in rescuing comrades trapped aboard a crashed MV-22 Osprey during a training mission in Morocco last April. Cpl. Steve... more »

• City moves ahead with outsourcing of fleet maintenance

  June 4, 2013 7:40 PM

  COLORADO SPRINGS - Roughly five dozen mechanics who work on the police cars, dump trucks and other specialized vehicles as part of the City of Colorado Springs Fleet Maintenance Division could have a new boss next year. In order to save money, the plans to outsource the maintenance of 4,500... more »

• News Content Manager - Career Opportunity for KOAA TV Colorado Springs, Pueblo

  June 3, 2013 11:33 AM

  News Manager with Online Emphasis We call this position a Content Manager, but that hardly explains it. Think assignments manager meets web/social media manager. This is a wonderful opportunity for a journalist with TONS of web savvy to move into a management position. Content Managers make tough editorial decisions and... more »

• Schools spent $700K in failed lawsuit Play Video

  May 28, 2013 8:22 PM

  DENVER - A legal battle over education funding that dragged on for nearly a decade is finally over. The Colorado Supreme Court struck down a lawsuit Tuesday designed to force lawmakers into spending more on K-12 education. In the 4-2 ruling on Lobato v Colorado , the justices ruled... more »

• Restored WWII planes land in Colorado Springs Play Video

  May 27, 2013 8:01 PM

  COLORADO SPRINGS - A flying reminder of the sacrifices of World War II Veterans landed in Colorado Springs this afternoon. The B-17 Flying Fortress "Sentimental Journey" along with an escort of P-51 Mustangs arrived at the Colorado Jet Center just after 2:00 p.m. Monday. The pilots and airmen of... more »

• County facing $129,705 shortfall from new election laws, Morse recall

  May 21, 2013 4:52 PM

  COLORADO SPRINGS - Last minute changes in state election laws and the potential recall of State Senator John Morse could leave the El Paso County Clerk and Recorders Office nearly $130,000 in the red. Clerk Wayne Williams told the Board of County Commissioners today he estimates it will cost... more »

• Graduation hat toss gets retro makeover

  May 21, 2013 3:15 PM

  COLORADO SPRINGS - The graduates of United States Air Force Academy Class of 2013 may have to hold their hat a little longer for this year's flyover. Since the Air Force Thunderbirds have been grounded indefinitely by sequestration budget cuts, the Texas Flying Legends and WestPac Restorations have stepped up... more »

• Dealership owner donates trip to wounded warriors

  May 21, 2013 3:06 PM

  COLORADO SPRINGS - The owner of the local Porsche dealership gave two wounded warriors and their wives a VIP trip to Hollywood to thank them for their service. Don Hicks of Porsche of Colorado Springs made the winning bid of $4,250 for the trip at a charity fundraiser auction for... more »

• Debate grows over renewable energy bill Play Video

  May 20, 2013 8:45 PM

  CALHAN - A strong effort is underway to sway governor John Hickenlooper into either signing or vetoing a new renewable energy bill. Senate Bill 13-252 mandates rural electric cooperatives produce at least 20 percent of their electricity from solar, wind and other renewable sources by the year 2020. Previous... more »

• Farmers urge veto on renewable hike

  May 20, 2013 4:44 PM

  CALHAN - Farmers and ranchers in Colorado are pressuring Governor John Hickenlooper to veto a renewable energy bill that doubles portfolio standards for rural electric co-operatives. Senate Bill 13-252 would mandate the co-ops get at least 20 percent of the electricity from solar, wind and other renewable power sources... more »

• Sheriffs file lawsuit seeking overturn of gun laws Play Video

  May 17, 2013 8:35 PM

  DENVER - Most of county sheriffs in Colorado have joined in a lawsuit against the state over the new gun control laws. In all, 54 of the state's 64 sheriffs have signed on as plaintiffs in the suit which seeks to overturn the high capacity magazine ban and expanded background... more »

• Pair convicted of burlarizing evacuated homes sentenced

  May 15, 2013 8:21 PM

  COLORADO SPRINGS - The first people to be convicted of burglarizing evacuated homes in the Mountain Shadows neighborhood during the Waldo Canyon Fire were issued heavy sentences Wednesday. Shane Garrett, 35, was sentenced to 48 years in prison with 5 years of mandatory parole. Belinda Wells-Yates, 39, was sentenced... more »

• Overdose death at halfway house suggests easy access to drugs Play Video

  May 13, 2013 8:44 PM

  PUEBLO - A Colorado Springs mother is frustrated with the lack of answers provided to her 18 months after her son died of a drug overdose while serving his sentence at a Pueblo halfway house. The body of Adam Beauchamp, 27, was found in his bed at Minnequa Community... more »

• Accused officer will keep pension

  May 10, 2013 7:00 PM

  COLORADO SPRINGS - A Colorado Springs police sergeant charged with filling out phony time sheets will get to keep his pension. The district attorney filed charges of theft and forgery against Sergeant James Butierres yesterday. Just before making a court appearance, Butierres filed his retirement paperwork. Dan Slack,... more »

• Obituary surfaces for suspect in Springs cold case

  May 10, 2013 6:50 PM

  COLORADO SPRINGS - A strange twist has surfaced in a 16-year old homicide cold case out of Colorado Springs. Just after midnight on may 24, 1997 Gino Romero, 13, was shot and killed while riding in the back seat of an old black sedan during a drive by shooting in... more »

• CC to hold panel discussion on downtown homeless

  May 9, 2013 3:26 PM

  COLORADO SPRINGS - The issue of panhandling in downtown Colorado Springs is back in the news because the panhandlers themselves are back. Following a failed attempt to completely ban soliciting downtown, Colorado College will host a series of Community Conversations to find better solutions to help the chronically homeless and... more »

• Pueblo commissioners unimpressed by Springs stormwater spending Play Video

  May 2, 2013 8:21 PM

  Colorado Springs city leaders announced this week they will spend $46 million dollars improving their aging stormwater system. Many of the projects are aimed at better controlling the increased run-off from the Waldo Canyon Burn Area. "We want to move it forward as quickly as we can," said City... more »

• Search continues for missing Colorado Springs teen Play Video

  May 1, 2013 12:56 AM

  We are continuing to follow the investigation into the disappearance of Colorado Springs teen Kara Nichols. Nichols vanished back in October 2012 after reportedly going on a modeling job interview in Denver. Kara along with two other Colorado teens disappeared within months of each other. All three had... more »

• District reports 1 in 6 students opted out of vaccines Play Video

  April 30, 2013 7:46 PM

  COLORADO SPRINGS - Immunization records shows one in six students in Academy District 20 opted out of at least one of their scheduled vaccines this school year. The district's exemption rate increased from 11 percent, or roughly one in nine students, the previous year. While official immunization rates are... more »

• Motorcycle crash in Colorado Springs leaves one seriously injured

  April 30, 2013 4:26 AM

  A motorcycle crash in Colorado Springs leaves one person with life-threatening injuries. It happened on South Academy Boulevard around ten last night. A motorcycle was traveling southbound going straight through an intersection that controls traffic for a strip mall. A Ford F150 was travelling northbound turning left into... more »

• Former officer pleads guilty; drops restraining order

  April 29, 2013 1:19 PM

  COLORADO SPRINGS - The woman at the center of a scandal that cost a Manitou Springs police officer his job and Colorado Springs taxpayers $480,000 could serve up to four years of supervised probation under the terms of a plea bargain in which she admitted guilt today for attempting to... more »

• Deputies respond to bomb scare at a Colorado Springs gas station

  April 27, 2013 6:26 PM

  A sixth bomb scare in Colorado took place Saturday morning at a gas station near Peterson Air Force Base. Shortly before 11 a.m., deputies with the El Paso County Sheriff's Office were called out ot the Conoco gas station at Peterson and Platte Ave after a witness reported seeing... more »

• Ministry gives teens a new perspective on life

  April 26, 2013 7:23 PM

  COLORADO SPRINGS - This is the day they've all been waiting for. After 8 long weeks of studying and memorization, there's just one final test. The four teenagers huddled over a table inside the hangar at Cutter Aviation rack their brains to remember which gauges are where inside the cockpit... more »

• Springs city council puts the brakes on solar garden expansion plan

  April 24, 2013 8:31 PM

  A utilities rate increase in Colorado Springs is a no-go for now. City council put the brakes on that plan late Tuesday night. The increase -- set to start May 1st -- would have paid for a solar garden expansion project now in limbo. The city auditor estimated the... more »

• Free breakfast bill clears State Senate

  April 19, 2013 8:43 PM

  DENVER - Certain public schools in Colorado could soon be required to serve free breakfast to students during the start of the school day. House Bill 1006 , the Breakfast after the Bell bill, passed the State Senate Friday after clearing the House last month. Beginning in the fall... more »

• Public outcry grows over bonuses to city leaders Play Video

  April 18, 2013 9:48 PM

  COLORADO SPRINGS - Public outcry is growing over the lavish bonuses awarded to two members of Colorado Springs Mayor Steve Bach's inner circle. Laura Neumann, the mayor's Chief of Staff, and City Attorney Chris Melcher were both given $25,000 bonuses last year on top of their six figure salaries. ... more »

• Stratton Home celebrates a century of sanctuary

  April 18, 2013 9:15 PM

  COLORADO SPRINGS - The Myron Stratton Home in Colorado Springs is celebrated its 100th anniversary with an open house of their newest expansion. The Centennial at Myron Stratton is a new building that will house nearly two dozen low income seniors in the community. The building hold the administrative offices... more »

• Mayor defends bonuses for top managers

  April 18, 2013 2:43 PM

  COLORADO SPRINGS - Mayor Steve Bach is defending his decision to award $25,000 bonuses last year to two of his most highly paid employees. Chief of Staff Laura Neumann, who earns a base salary of $165,000, and City Attorney Chris Melcher, who earned $187,529, both received the gifts. A... more »

• Mayor wants to dip into saving to cover flood needs Play Video

  April 17, 2013 8:31 PM

  COLORADO SPRINGS - Mayor Steve Bach is asking the Colorado Springs City Council to take $11,875,000 million dollars out of savings. A majority of the money, $10 million worth, is directly tied to flood and fire mitigation efforts. The rest would be spent on a study to see whether... more »

• Mayor's office seeks $10M for flood mitigation

  April 17, 2013 1:59 PM

  COLORADO SPRINGS - The Mayor's office plans to ask City Council for an additional $10 million this year to pay for flood mitigation work in and down stream from the Waldo Canyon burn area. The money would come from the city's reserves and a majority of it, $8.8 million, would... more »

• Chilly weather keeps water use low Play Video

  April 16, 2013 6:50 PM

  COLORADO SPRINGS - Snowy rooftops in April, if even just a trace, are a good sign when it comes to the drought. There may not be enough moisture to actually help irrigate the lawn, but the freezing cold temperatures have kept most of us from turning on the sprinklers. ... more »

• New Colorado Springs Council sworn in

  April 16, 2013 2:18 PM

  Six out of nine strangers were sworn in to replace Colorado Springs City Council members. On Tuesday a ceremony was held at Colorado Springs City Hall to formally induct the six new council members. In April's election, all of the incumbents running for re-election were voted out of office,... more »

• KOAA Television, Colorado Springs/Pueblo Career Opportunity - Content Producer

  April 16, 2013 11:49 AM

  Category: News Position/Title: Content Producer Details: KOAA Television, the Cordillera-owned, consistent #1 NBC affiliate in Colorado Springs/Pueblo, CO seeks a Full time Content Producer to produce on-air newscasts and create online content for KOAA.com. We are looking for a true producer, not a show stacker; an aggressive individual with the... more »

• Sheriffs to sue over gun laws Play Video

  April 15, 2013 8:42 PM

  COLORADO SPRINGS - A majority of Colorado Sheriffs have joined together in a lawsuit to try and block two of the state's new gun laws from taking effect. In all, 37 of the 64 county sheriffs in the state, including El Paso County Sheriff Terry Maketa, are filing the civil... more »

• Tenants warn of rental scam on Craigslist Play Video

  April 11, 2013 11:05 PM

  A group of Colorado Springs tenants are warning anyone thinking about using sites like Craigslist to find rental properties. More than a half dozen folks have come forward saying the deal they were promised turned out to be a dud. A house located at 1925 Chamberlin in Colorado... more »

• UPDATE: Toddler found safe, father in custody and facing charges Play Video

  April 11, 2013 6:16 PM

  A toddler missing since January from Corpus Christi, Texas has been found unharmed in Colorado Springs and the child's father is now under arrest and facing charges. One-year-old Alecxavian Zapata was found at a home near Pikes Peak Avenue and Chelton Road Wednesday night around 10 p.m. according to... more »

• Locally based chain celebrates two years and more growth Play Video

  April 10, 2013 9:19 PM

  Yo Yogurt -- a frozen yogurt chain based in Colorado Springs -- is celebrating their second year in business. "It is kind of hard to believe," says co-owner Nic Grzecka. "It feels like yesterday when we opened," says Nic's sister; co-owner Elizabeth Johnson. "We're still in the... more »

• Arrested teacher was recently hired

  April 9, 2013 9:11 PM

  COLORADO SPRINGS - A Colorado Springs teacher arrested by detectives with the El Paso County Sheriff's Office on charges of sexual assault on a child had just recently been hired by the Harrison School District. Carmen Centennial, 39, is accused of sexually assaulting a 15-year-old girl on multiple occasions between... more »

• Elementary teacher arrested for child sex assault

  April 9, 2013 5:17 PM

  COLORADO SPRINGS - Detectives with the El Paso County Sheriff's Office have arrested an elementary school teacher on charges of sexual assault on a child. Carmen Centennial, 39, is accused of sexually assaulting a 15-year-old girl on multiple occasions between December and March. Deputies do not suspect there are... more »

• Quick response from local military members to park shooting

  April 8, 2013 8:09 PM

  The two men shot in a Colorado Springs park Sunday are still alive. Police say one of them is still in the hospital with life-threatening injuries. They didn't provide any further updates. CSPD is looking for two suspects; two black men, possibly in their 20s. The men may be driving... more »

• Sheriffs criticize Colorado gun laws

  April 3, 2013 8:37 PM

  DENVER - Sheriffs from more than a dozen Colorado counties held a news conference Wednesday to highlight what they see as flaws with the state's new gun control laws. The event was held a short distance away from the Denver Police Academy where President Obama held up the gun laws... more »

• More traffic coming to local skies

  April 1, 2013 10:02 PM

  Along with the 4th Combat Aviation Brigade that's currently being established at Fort Carson, the Mountain Post is hosting the 1st Combat Aviation Brigade from Fort Riley in Kansas. This will bring an extra 250 soldiers and 20 helicopters, approximately, for training. They're using the high-altitude and mountainous environment of... more »

• NRA Day controversy highlights political divide

  April 1, 2013 8:32 PM

  COLORADO SPRINGS - El Paso County Commissioners will vote this week whether to declare Thursday as Friends of the National Rifle Association Day . The resolution of appreciation is entirely symbolic. "They're fabulous community partners," said commissioner Peggy Littleton, who doesn't mind people knowing that she carries a concealed... more »

• Questions Arise Over City Water Sales During Drought Play Video

  March 28, 2013 3:45 PM

  Questions are being raised about selling off Colorado Springs City water in times of drought. A second year of extreme drought has left our reservoirs low, at less than 50% capacity. Water restrictions and higher rates for some customers are also going into effect. "We're looking at a... more »

• Flights from Denver to COS cancelled

  March 23, 2013 3:06 PM

  Of flights scheduled to arrive at the Colorado Springs Airport, the only ones that are cancelled are four flights arriving from Denver. All four of the flights are United Airlines. To check the status of flights in Colorado Springs, click here. To check the status of flights... more »

• Slow driving conditions on many Colorado roads today

  March 23, 2013 1:21 PM

  Mother Nature may be looking to the future after turning the page to spring earlier this week, but taking a look outside it's clear old man winter is still living in the past and isn't about to go without a fight. Roads became pretty snow covered this morning, especially around... more »

• District could raise lunch fees to pay for "free" breakfasts Play Video

  March 22, 2013 9:26 PM

  COLORADO SPRINGS - As the bell rang for the start of school Friday morning at Queen Palmer Elementary, students found a bowl of Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal, a carton of milk, string cheese and an apple laid out on their desks. The school began serving breakfast "after the bell" two... more »

• Corrections director remembered for his reforms

  March 21, 2013 6:09 PM

  COLORADO SPRINGS - His colleagues called him a visionary leader. Slain Department of Corrections Director Tom Clements introduced a number of reforms during his two years in charge of the state prison system. Clements presided over an era of declining inmate populations and championed ideas to keep the population... more »

• Digital Media Marketing Director Career Opportunity at KOAA Television, Colorado Springs

  March 21, 2013 11:25 AM

  KOAA and KOAA.com, the Cordillera owned #1 NBC affiliate in Colorado Springs-Pueblo, CO, is seeking a Digital Media Marketing Director . KOAA/#1 NBC has immediate opening for progressive, multi-platform savvy marketing director. Responsible for planning, development and implementation of all of the organization's marketing strategies, marketing communications, and public relations... more »

• Sequestration protest outside of Rep. Lamborn's office

  March 20, 2013 11:55 PM

  Across the country Wednesday people rallied, upset with federal budget cuts. "Repeal sequestration! Repeal sequestration!" a group in Colorado Springs chanted outside of Congressman Doug Lamborn's office. Several of the protestors were government employees of various forms. They say they'll face big problems if the cuts and furloughs continue.... more »

• Council to vote on police and fire pay raises

  March 15, 2013 8:27 PM

  COLORADO SPRINGS - Police officers and firefighters in Colorado Springs are poised to a get pretty good raise next year. The pay increases were recommended as part of a comprehensive study by the Waters Consulting Group which was hired by the city to evaluate compensation. Mayor Steve Bach says... more »

• Red Rock fire caused by model rocket

  March 15, 2013 12:55 PM

  COLORADO SPRINGS - Investigators with the Colorado Springs Fire Department say the five acre grass fire that started Thursday afternoon in the Red Rock Canyon Open Space was started by a model rocket. Fire crew found the model rocket while working to contain the flames, confirming an report taken by... more »

• Fleet expansion gives 302nd flexibility in fire season

  March 14, 2013 8:21 PM

  COLORADO SPRINGS - The fleet of C-130 Hercules aircraft under the command of 302nd Airlift Wing at Peterson Air Force Base is growing. The National Defense Authorization Act enabled the acquisition of a used C-130 that had previously slated for retirement to be used as a backup. The addition means... more »

• Council Set to Vote on Fracking in City Limits Play Video

  March 12, 2013 12:22 PM

  To drill or not to drill, that is the question facing Colorado Springs City Council Tuesday. Council members are voting on new regulations that would allow oil and gas drilling within city limits. In particular, the concern is over hydraulic fracturing, commonly known as fracking. The process is already permitted... more »

• Community policing program grows Play Video

  March 11, 2013 6:51 PM

  COLORADO SPRINGS - In the mid-morning hours Monday, Vanessa Jones is driving her patrol car through the Garden of the Gods taking a careful look at all of the vehicles in the parking lot. "This in an area that we patrol quite frequently," Jones said. She is one... more »

• Man gets 30 years for killing soldier outside bar

  March 9, 2013 1:00 PM

  COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) - A 28-year-old man who shot and killed an Afghanistan war veteran outside a bar in Colorado Springs has been sentenced to 30 years in prison. The Gazette reports Dwight Lovele Gordon Jr. was sentenced Friday for the June 2, 2012, death of 22-year-old Spc. Kendrick... more »

• Shotgun fired at backyard fence with people on the otherside

  March 9, 2013 11:48 AM

  Colorado Springs Police say they're looking for a suspect who fired a shotgun at the fence of a backyard, near Union and Dublin Blvds, while people were attending a party. Police say they were called just after midnight early Saturday morning because of a loud party and gunshots at 2810... more »

• Colorado man says police department sold him stolen car at auction

  March 8, 2013 9:23 PM

  Chad Bladow purchased a car he thought was clean, only to find out it was stolen. So where was the car sold? Believe it or not, it was auctioned off by the Colorado Springs Police Department. "To find out it was stolen was an absolute shock," Bladow said.... more »

• Split over ambulance service could cost patients Play Video

  March 7, 2013 9:14 PM

  COLORADO SPRINGS - The City of Colorado Springs and El Paso County have split over ambulance service breaking off a 17-year relationship. In a prepared statement to the Emergency Services Agency board Wednesday, Colorado Springs Fire Chief Rich Brown said the department intends to recommend to City Council that they... more »

• Abandoned Underground Mines Resurface, Cause Sinkholes

  March 7, 2013 9:21 AM

  After a man in Florida was swallowed by a sinkhole that opened underneath his house, experts here say sinkholes also can occur in Colorado, but for different reasons and on a smaller scale. The deadly chasm in Florida was caused by shifting limestone and water. Here in Colorado there's... more »

• City formally announces plans not to renew ambulance contract

  March 7, 2013 12:27 AM

  Colorado Springs will likely seek its own contract for ambulance service after March 2014. On Wednesday, the City informed the Emergency Services Agency of their intentions to separate from AMR---the company currently providing services to all El Paso County residents. The City believes the cost is too high... more »

• Small knives soon to be allowed on a flight with you Play Video

  March 7, 2013 12:09 AM

  It's not in for a landing just yet, but come April 25th new rules are coming to a TSA security checkpoint near you. That includes allowing pocket knives on as carry-ons during flights. There are limits; the knife can't be longer than six centimeters, or wider than half an... more »

• Cadets hope to curtail bird strikes

  March 6, 2013 9:30 PM

  COLORADO SPRINGS - Research being conducted by cadets at the US Air Force Academy could one day make commercial air travel safer. As part of a senior capstone project, a group of engineering and biology majors are studying the effects of light and sound to limit the number of bird... more »

• Bishop urges prayer during transition Play Video

  March 5, 2013 8:00 PM

  COLORADO SPRINGS - At the noon daily mass at Saint Mary's Cathedral, parishioners come to quietly pray and worship in a custom that has spanned centuries and continents. As church leaders in Rome begin the process of electing a new Pope, Bishop Michael Sheridan says 150,000 or so members... more »

• Lamborn and Udall launch naming committee for new VA Clinic

  February 27, 2013 7:32 PM

  WASHINGTON D.C. - They may sit on opposite sides of the aisle in Congress but today Senator Mark Udall, (D) Boulder and Congressman Doug Lamborn, (R) Colorado Springs found a piece of common ground, literally. The politicians have launched a committee to come up with a name for the new... more »

• Trial set for man accused as accessory

  February 27, 2013 3:27 PM

  COLORADO SPRINGS - A man accused of helping a teenage homicide suspect to evade capture will stand trial for his alleged role in the crime. Jerel Couch, 19, is charged with being an accessory to murder for letting homicide suspect Macyo January stay at his apartment. Fourth Judicial District... more »

• Court to decide whether to try homicide suspect as adult

  February 27, 2013 2:38 PM

  COLORADO SPRINGS - The teenage suspect of a double homicide that claimed the lives of a Fort Carson Soldier and his pregnant wife may be tried as a juvenile rather than as an adult. Macyo January, 17, is accused of shooting and killing SSG David Dunlap and his wife Whitney... more »

• Storm water stirs debate at council Play Video

  February 26, 2013 8:57 PM

  COLORADO SPRINGS - Plans to form regional body to upgrade the crumbling storm water system in Colorado Springs and El Paso county have been put on hold. Colorado Springs Council delayed a vote Tuesday on a joint resolution with El Paso County Commissioners on storm water until next month. ... more »

• Cadet's research makes it easier to spot Spice Play Video

  February 25, 2013 7:57 PM

  COLORADO SPRINGS - The synthetic drug Spice is supposed to mimic the high that comes from using marijuana. It's legal in most places except the military. Thanks to the work of Air Force Academy cadet Alexa Gingras, it's now easier for commanders to test whether a member of their ranks... more »

• Trading for marijuana: Is this legal? Play Video

  February 22, 2013 1:28 AM

  Marijuana users are getting creative when it comes to getting their hands on pot. They're using web sites like Craigslist to trade merchandise for marijuana. Plug in "marijuana" on Craigslist and a laundry list of postings will appear. People are looking to trade anything and everything from cell phones... more »

• Spontaneous act of kindness clears 30 stranded cars

  February 21, 2013 2:57 AM

  COLORADO SPRINGS - The worst of the storm brought out the best in a small group of strangers Wednesday night. They rallied together to help push free more than 30 vehicles that had gotten stuck spinning their wheels in the ice and snow at of Woodmen Rd. and Union Blvd.... more »

• New details released in Valentine's Day murder of soldier

  February 20, 2013 7:53 PM

  New details have been released in the Valentine's Day murder of 28-year-old Kimberly Walker, a soldier from Fort Riley, Kansas. Walker was found dead at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Colorado Springs last week after police responded to a welfare check. The arrest affidavit states that Montrell Mayo, a Fort... more »

• New details released in Valentine's Day murder of soldier

  February 20, 2013 7:53 PM

  New details have been released in the Valentine's Day murder of 28-year-old Kimberly Walker, a soldier from Fort Riley, Kansas. Walker was found dead at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Colorado Springs last week after police responded to a welfare check. The arrest affidavit states that Montrell Mayo, a Fort... more »

• Family describes murder victim as loveable and caring Play Video

  February 20, 2013 12:20 AM

  COLORADO SPRINGS - The family a Cincinnati soldier whose body was at a Colorado Springs hotel room Sunday morning describe their sister and daughter as a very warm and caring individual. Sgt. Kimberly Walker, 28, part of a refueling company attached to the Combat Aviation Brigade, 1st Infantry Division at... more »