A large scale disaster drill is underway in Colorado Springs. Emergency responders from 35 city, county, state and federal agencies are participating in the drill in which a mock wildfire is burning on the west side of Colorado Springs.
Police cars and fire trucks are driving to the Broadmoor... more »
Tonight's rain made National Night Out in the Springs more like national night in, but the Stetson Hills neighbors we were with didn't let that ruin anything. They had a cookout and even played games drawn from the NBC show, Minute to Win It.
While the night was about... more »
El Paso County District Attorney Dan May has confirmed to News First 5 that as part of a plea deal, Monique Lynch will tesify against Hanif Sims regarding the death of 9 year old Genesis Sims.
The body of 9-year-old Genesis Sims was discovered May 14, 2010, by two... more »
Fire crews appear to be gaining the upper hand on a grass fire east of Colorado Springs. It broke out just before 2 p.m. Firefighters from across the region responded to the scene.
Early reports said the fire burned 100 acres---we're waiting for a better estimate.
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Fire crews from all over El Paso County fought a fire at 3650 Bradley Road near South Academy Blvd. The fire smoldered through the night and well into Saturday as crews stood by for a possible reflash.
The fire sparked at a waste transfer station and caused structural damage... more »
Colorado Springs Police say a man wanted for a Sexual Assault on a Child is now behind bars here. 44-year-old Theodore Ivan Robbins was arrested back in September in Washington State. The case dates back to 2008. Police say it involved a 5 year old girl, but did not release... more »
In an effort to remind pet owners to protect their pets and their families from rabies, a rabies vaccination clinic is scheduled from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 24, at Big R in Falcon, 14155 E. U.S. Highway 24.
Dogs and cats will be vaccinated by licensed veterinarians... more »