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• Gessler confirms Morse recall signatures verified, now a lawsuit announced to get recall thrown out Play Video

  June 18, 2013 8:42 PM

  It's a first for Colorado: enough signatures were gathered to recall a state legislator, Senate President John Morse. But don't expect a ballot in your mailbox anytime soon; the Morse camp is fighting back with a lawsuit to get the recall thrown out entirely. The claim: the petitions are... more »

• Local business owners transform old Ivywild School Play Video

  June 5, 2013 9:19 PM

  It was 2009 when the historic Ivywild Elementary School was shut down due declining enrollment; since then, it's sat vacant and the community has been worried about what would come of the neighborhood left empty. Now, a group of local business owners determined to revitalize the building and the neighborhood... more »

• Morse recall campaign gets 16,000 signatures Play Video

  June 3, 2013 8:49 PM

  State history was made on Monday: the Secretary of State confirms it's the first time enough signatures have been gathered to recall a state legislator. In light of recent gun control legislation recall organizers working to remove Senate President John Morse brought in more than double the number of... more »

• Board of County Commissioners back Sheriff Maketa's lawsuit, hundreds attend fundraiser Play Video

  May 28, 2013 8:53 PM

  Doors are open right now for El Paso County Sheriff Terry Maketa's town hall fundraiser supporting the lawsuit he and dozens of other Colorado sheriffs brought against the state's new gun control laws. The event is being held at the Freedom Financial Expo Center on Nevada Avenue in Colorado... more »

• Sheriff Maketa email on gun lawsuit fundraiser stirs controversy Play Video

  May 27, 2013 8:30 PM

  An email from El Paso County Sheriff Terry Maketa is raising a lot of eyebrows. The email is the latest development in the ongoing fight over gun control in our state. "I think it is a misuse of power," Christy Lelait of A Whole Lot Of People For John... more »

• You could be living in a former meth lab and not even know it Play Video

  May 22, 2013 1:17 PM

  You could be living in a former meth lab right now and not even know it. A News 5 investigation recently uncovered a Colorado Springs family who unknowingly rented out a former meth lab that was never cleaned up. News 5's Jacqui Heinrich stayed on top of that story and... more »

• Three arrested in Widefield murder case

  May 18, 2013 2:52 PM

  Three people have been arrested in connection to the murder of 47-year-old Miguel Barajas of Widefield, including the victim's wife and daughter. Barajas was found dead in his home on February 13, 2013, after his daughter called 9-11 to report she had arrived at the house in the 100 block... more »

• Autistic teen found naked living in filth, charges against caretakers suspended Play Video

  May 17, 2013 10:07 PM

  Police found shocking discovery at a home on the northeast side of Colorado Springs when they responded to a welfare check Thursday night: a 13-year-old autistic boy naked, living among dead and live rodents and human and animal excrement. The boy has been in the care of a former... more »

• Sen. Morse recall campaign heats up, who is behind it still unknown Play Video

  May 6, 2013 8:42 PM

  The campaign to recall some state legislators is heating up in the wake of gun control legislation. The recall effort is targeting those leaders who showed the strongest support for gun control bills, with Senate President John Morse seemingly at the top of the list. His camp is fighting... more »

• Falcon fire chiefs placed on leave, reason remains undisclosed Play Video

  May 1, 2013 8:59 PM

  The Falcon Fire Department is getting some heat after a 'personnel issue' prompted the Board of Directors to place three chiefs on paid administrative leave. Tuesday the Falcon Fire District Board of Directors announced Fire Chief Trent Harwig and Battalion Chiefs Cory Galicia and Jeff Patersma were on leave... more »

• Discovery Canyon student dies after playing 'the choking game' Play Video

  April 29, 2013 9:41 PM

  A dangerous trend is hitting home. Discovery Canyon ninth grader Sean Hill died this weekend after playing the 'choking game'. The Centers for Disease Control says the 'choking game' is played mostly by older children and early adolescents as a way to get a brief high. They either choke... 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 »

• Retail store for foster kids to open in downtown Colorado Springs Play Video

  April 2, 2013 9:00 PM

  The life of a foster kid isn't an easy one; many are in and out of homes their whole lives, and they often have very few possessions. A new store opening in downtown Colorado Springs aims to change that. Nancy Rose has been a foster parent for 15 years; in... more »

• Edible pot treats pose problem for kids Play Video

  April 1, 2013 7:43 PM

  April is National Child Abuse Awareness Month, and some doctors are pointing to Colorado's lax marijuana laws as potential risks for children. Doctors at Children's Hospital in Denver are reporting a significant increase in hospital visits due to kids getting their hands on marijuana treats like brownies. Between 2005 and... more »

• Illegal handicap parking comes with hefty fine, dose of shame Play Video

  March 28, 2013 8:48 PM

  Did you know there's a team of volunteers with the Colorado Springs Police Department whose only job is to find people illegally parked in handicap spots? Last year they wrote 800 tickets for violations, and they say that's only a drop in the bucket compared to the number of violations... more »

• Plea deal reached for Gilbert Sanchez, accused of killing three Alamosa teens in wreck Play Video

  March 21, 2013 12:44 AM

  It was a deadly crash that shook the Pueblo community; now, a plea deal in the case. Gilbert Sanchez reached a plea agreement with the District Attorney Wednesday night. Last April he was speeding and driving drunk when he ran a red light and t-boned another vehicle, killing three teenage... more »

• Money-eating ATM caused problems for some in Colorado Springs Play Video

  March 19, 2013 8:58 PM

  Ever wonder if the ATM you're depositing money into might malfunction and eat your cash? Well, it happened to at least two people using the ENT Federal Credit Union ATM on Weber St. in downtown Colorado Springs. Kaitlin Boyer is a waitress; after working St. Patrick's Day weekend, she had... more »

• Canon City movie theater facing possible closure Play Video

  March 18, 2013 8:42 PM

  Modernizing has its costs; for one struggling old-timey movie theater in historic Canon City, it might cost them everything. They'll be shutting their doors for good if they can't generate enough money to transition from film to digital. Starting in September, movies will only be distributed digitally, forcing theaters to... more »

• Students claim dozens of chlamydia infections at Sierra High, district denies it Play Video

  March 7, 2013 8:38 PM

  Rumors of a widespread chlamydia outbreak at Sierra High School in Colorado Springs have students and parents talking. "I know that there's 51 cases of chlamydia right now and we had a presentation today talking about it," sophomore Kionna Washpun told News 5. "A lot of people at our school... more »

• Drugs going missing in local hospitals

  March 6, 2013 7:21 PM

  August 2009 was a terrifying time for the 5,000 patients who went through surgery at Rose Medical Center in Denver and the 12,000 patients who went through the Audubon Surgery Center in Colorado Springs. Former surgery technician Kristin Parker stole the painkiller fentanyl from patients, injected herself with the drug,... more »

• CSPD ramping up patrols in 'No Man's Land'

  March 5, 2013 8:58 PM

  No man's land: it's a little like the Bermuda Triangle. It's the space in between Old Colorado CIty and Manitou Springs where manicured streets and sidewalks just disappear. It's become a jurisdictional nightmare; it's not exactly patrol territory for Colorado Springs Police, Manitou Springs Police, or El Paso County Sheriff's... 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 »

• Local pup takes runner-up at Westminster Dog Show Play Video

  February 14, 2013 12:51 AM

  He was the underdog that stole the show: 'Bugaboo's Perfect Picture', better known as 'Swagger' by handlers and fans, took runner-up for Best In Show at the prestigious Westminster Dog Show on Tuesday. Swagger, an Old English Sheepdog of just twenty months, became an overnight sensation and crowd favorite,... more »

• Extra security in place at county buildings in Colorado Springs after alleged harassment Play Video

  February 8, 2013 1:10 AM

  There is heightened security at El Paso County office buildings across Colorado Springs. On Friday 25-year-old Jessica Tuckness and 35-year-old Burnest Johnson went to the Department of Human Services office after hours, wanting to speak to a case worker about a child custody case. A security guard informed them... more »

• Iraqi national found guilty on some charges associated with gang rape case Play Video

  February 8, 2013 12:54 AM

  A verdict has been reached in the case against an Iraqi national accused in connection with what Colorado Springs police call a brutal rape case. Yasir Jabbar Jasim, 21, was found guilty on two misdemeanor counts of false reporting and not guilty on three of four counts of accessory to... more »

• Board of Education votes to close three D-11 schools Play Video

  February 7, 2013 12:48 AM

  Colorado Springs School District 11 will close or re-purpose Wasson High School and Bates and Lincoln Elementary Schools, saving the district more than two million dollars per year. That decision was handed down after the Board of Education voted on D-11's recommendations Wednesday night, but it's not a decision... more »

• Guilty verdict in Waldo Canyon Fire burglary trial Play Video

  February 6, 2013 1:07 AM

  The verdict is in for two suspects charged with burglarizing a home during the Waldo Canyon wildfire evacuation: guilty on all counts. Shane Garrett and Belinda Wells-Yates were facing a multitude of charges including burglary and theft. During the height of the Waldo Canyon wildfire evacuation and its aftermath,... more »

• Focus on the Family, LGBT members speak on Boy Scout gay ban Play Video

  February 6, 2013 12:43 AM

  The national debate over the Boys Scouts of America considering a major policy change to allow openly gay leaders and scouts is heating up. On Tuesday, scouts and their families in Texas delivered a petition with more than a million signatures urging an end to the ban. They called... more »

• Experts speak on why alleged sex assault victim didn't fight back Play Video

  February 1, 2013 12:39 AM

  We're learning more about an alleged sexual assault at a Colorado Springs massage parlour: police say a 24-year-old Denver woman booked a session at Springs Best Massage and claims she was sexually assaulted by her masseuse, Shannon Atkinson. Thursday afternoon Colorado Springs police told News 5 about a dozen... more »

• Icy roads holding up travel Play Video

  January 30, 2013 12:45 AM

  The flakes are flying and with temperatures dropping, it's getting icy in Colorado Springs-- so icy that as of 8:30 PM, police moved to 'cold reporting status'. Translation: if you're in an accident with no drugs, alcohol, or injuries, you have 72 hours to report it to police. A lot... more »

• Guns in schools bill defeated in Senate committee

  January 29, 2013 12:47 AM

  A Senate committee in Denver says 'no' to a proposal to arm teachers and administrators in our schools. The republican sponsored bill was defeated by the democratic controlled committee by a 3 to 2 vote along party lines. The vote came hours after more than a hundred gun... more »

• Students weigh in on Air Academy High School teacher's arrest, accused of sexual assault Play Video

  January 25, 2013 1:24 AM

  Students at Air Academy High School are weighing in on the arrest of Bryan Paul Mertz, a science teacher at the school and a former lecturer at UCCS. 40-year-old Mertz was arrested Wednesday night at his home after police interviewed an alleged victim; they say someone tipped off a... more »

• Board of Education hears D-11 closure recommendations

  January 24, 2013 1:24 AM

  Critical decisions about the future of several District 11 schools are now in the hands of the Board of Education. Wednesday night parents, students, teachers, and staff gathered at the School Administration Building for the last chance to openly voice concerns over D-11's cost-cutting proposals: a plan to close Wasson... more »

• Local cyclist, a former Armstrong teammate, weighs in on admission

  January 22, 2013 12:38 AM

  As cycling enthusiasts around the world sit stunned by Lance Armstrong's fall from glory, locals are reacting to his admission that he did cheat to win those seven Tour de France titles. Among them, Michael Creed of Colorado Springs; Creed rode on Lance's team in 2003 and 2004. "The... more »

• Three car collision in Colorado Springs

  January 22, 2013 12:19 AM

  Police continue to clean up from a nasty crash after a head-on collision took out three vehicles on a residential street in Colorado Springs. It happened at the intersection of Murray Blvd & Galley Rd around 6:30 PM. Police say two cars were driving northbound on Murray, one behind the... more »

• Police search for armed suspect after woman is robbed outside MMJ shop

  January 22, 2013 12:10 AM

  Police are on the hunt for at least one armed suspect after four people robbed a woman outside an MMJ shop in Colorado Springs. It happened around 8:00 PM on Monday; a man approached a woman outside Rocky Mountain Miracles on East Bijou Street brandishing a semi-automatic handgun. He stole... more »

• Fremont County DMV, Treasury Burglarized Play Video

  January 18, 2013 1:29 AM

  The Fremont County Administrative Building will remain closed until Monday while detectives work to determine who broke in overnight on Wednesday. According to sheriff's deputies, the burglars broke in through a window on the roof then lowered themselves into the building through a ceiling tile and ransacked the Department... more »

• Double homicide suspect in custody, neighbors react Play Video

  January 18, 2013 1:18 AM

  A suspect is in custody tonight for Monday's burglary turned double homicide in Colorado Springs. 17-year-old Macyo Joelle January was arrested in the 3900 block of East Bijou Street, wanted for first degree murder in the killings of Fort Carson solider David Dunlap and his wife Whitney Butler. They... more »

• Emotions run high at Wasson High School closure discussion Play Video

  January 17, 2013 1:34 AM

  Parents, students, and school staff met for a second time at Wasson High School Wednesday night; it's one of three schools District 11 is considering closing in an effort to cut costs. There were many tears shed as community members voiced their concerns to the school board. The district... more »

• Local pastor equates homosexuals to child molesters, cannibals, rapists Play Video

  January 15, 2013 1:26 AM

  A local pastor is causing a national stir equating homosexuals to cannibals, child molesters, rapists, and murderers. Pastor David Beuhner of Christ the King Church in northern El Paso County is calling for discrimination against the gay community as state lawmakers revisit marriage equality this session. "If we embrace... more »

• Students, parents, teachers react to D-11 school closure proposal Play Video

  January 11, 2013 1:35 AM

  Colorado Springs' largest school district is continuing to find ways to cut costs, including a proposal to close or consolidate three schools. Thursday night School District 11 held a public meeting to present solutions submitted to the Board of Education for review, but some community members balked at the idea... more »

• Local mom gives birth in pickup truck, didn't quite make it to hospital Play Video

  December 28, 2012 12:56 AM

  Here's a Christmas story that will be told by a family from Florissant for many years to come: their baby girl-- due on Christmas day-- finally arrived...but a little too soon to make it to the hospital. She was born in the front seat of their pickup truck. "I... more »

• Local man finds shredded bank statements, emails in box ordered from Walmart.com Play Video

  December 24, 2012 1:09 AM

  This one's a real eyebrow-raiser: a local man discovered some very personal information inside a package he ordered from Walmart.com. Instead of being stuffed with packing peanuts, the box was stuffed with shredded bank statements and emails from about fifty people, including organizations like Doctors Without Borders and the NCAA.... more »

• Local family fears tragedy if bipolar son doesn't get help Play Video

  December 21, 2012 12:39 AM

  After the deadly shooting in Newtown, Connecticut, Governor Hickenlooper is trying to make sure history doesn't repeat itself here in Colorado. Tuesday he proposed more than $18 million in spending to revamp mental health services. It's a change one local family desperately wants to see; they've been struggling to get... more »

• Man shot at Days Inn in El Paso County Play Video

  December 17, 2012 1:38 AM

  The El Paso County Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting at the Days Inn off Janitell Road and South Circle Drive; that's near I-25 and the World Arena. Police say they got a call for multiple shots fired around 9:30 PM. When they arrived on the scene they found no... more »

• Man watched standoff live on internet while barricaded inside with hostages Play Video

  December 13, 2012 8:46 PM

  Officers on the west side of Colorado Springs spent more than seven hours Thursday morning trying to end a hostage situation at the Cheyenne Vista Apartments. They say social media may have worked against them. Police say Julian Adolf Gutierrez had two hostages inside: a woman believed to be... more »

• More child sex crimes out of Springs; police say watch your kids online Play Video

  December 12, 2012 12:41 AM

  22-year-old Zachary Siegel is the Colorado Springs man just arrested in Breckenridge, accused of having sex with a 12-year-old girl he met on Facebook. According to police, it all started when Siegel asked her for nude pictures; the girl told police they eventually had sex at his home. This... more »

• Marketers fooling you with greenwashing Play Video

  December 6, 2012 1:21 AM

  Greenwashing: it's when a company uses images or terms to make consumers believe a product is more environmentally friendly than it really is, and it happens more than you might think. We've seen the symbols and know the lingo-- terms like 'natural', 'green' and 'organic'-- but it's not all... more »

• Family prays for Dylan Redwine's safe return Play Video

  December 3, 2012 12:37 AM

  Nearly two weeks after his disappearance, the search continues for Dylan Redwine, the 13-year-old boy who vanished from his father's home in La Plata county in southwestern Colorado. Redwine was visiting for Thanksgiving when he vanished. Now as Christmas approaches and time slips away without any progress in his... more »

• ACLU files lawsuit against city over panhandling ban Play Video

  November 28, 2012 8:24 PM

  The city of Colorado Springs has a new lawsuit on its hands as the American Civil Liberties Union is challenging the new 'downtown no solicitation zone'. They say it is unconstitutional and violates free speech. If nothing happens panhandlers, Salvation Army bell ringers, even street performers won't be asking... more »

• Lee Douglas among those remembered at Trees of Life ceremony

  November 18, 2012 12:30 AM

  It's an annual holiday tradition in Colorado Springs: the Trees of Life ceremony. It's a chance for the community to come together to remember loved ones who passed away this year. The News 5 family is remembering one of our own: Sports Director Lee Douglas. More than 400... more »

• Mayor Bach and city council butt heads over budget

  November 18, 2012 12:15 AM

  It's your money at the center of a battle between the Colorado Springs city council and Mayor Steve Bach. Bach says city council amended his proposed budget, which he submitted back in October. The problem lies in a deficit their amendments created. In the past if a council member... more »

• Downtown panhandling ban means no Salvation Army solicitation

  November 16, 2012 1:40 AM

  The panhandling ban in downtown Colorado Springs means bad news for Salvation Army bell ringers. Volunteer bell ringers have been booted off the corner of Pike's Peak and Tejon St. since the kettle drive is considered solicitation. They'll still be bell ringing elsewhere in the city and county. ... more »

• Galileo student claims he was 'bodyslammed' by teacher Play Video

  November 16, 2012 1:21 AM

  A substitute teacher at Galileo Middle School in Colorado Springs is on unpaid administrative leave after allegedly getting physical with a student. The student claims he was 'bodyslammed' by that teacher; school officials want to make clear that was the child's choice of words and they're still working to... more »

• Local mom warns against shaking babies after husband kills 8-week-old Play Video

  November 12, 2012 12:52 AM

  It's something we've all heard before: never shake a baby. Despite all the awareness though, medical experts at Memorial Hospital say it happens in the southern Colorado community every day. One local mom is sharing her story of loss to prevent other families from experiencing the same thing. It... more »

• Gun sales surge after Obama wins election Play Video

  November 11, 2012 12:24 AM

  They're calling it the "Obama surge"; local gun retailers are seeing a huge hike in sales after President Obama's reelection. Business owners say people are worried the Democratic administration will tighten gun restrictions-- specifically on assault rifles-- after events like like the Aurora theater shooting and the tepid support... more »

• Mother grieves loss of baby, found dead at local daycare Play Video

  November 9, 2012 12:11 AM

  A local mom is grieving after her infant daughter was found dead at a local daycare. Even worse, the baby was named after the mother's best friend who was killed earlier this year in a gruesome murder-suicide. It was February 21, 2012. Tara Buckler, 26, was standing in her... more »

• Amendment 64 leaves gaps in law Play Video

  November 7, 2012 9:52 PM

  The language of Amendment 64 leaves questions unanswered as Colorado embarks on a legal journey no state has ever tackled. Officials spoke in Denver Wednesday on what a state law directly opposing federal law would mean, but even they say there's a lot of grey area. At this... more »

• Pueblo man saves elderly woman from burning home Play Video

  November 5, 2012 12:54 AM

  An elderly woman is alive thanks to some people she's never met before. A Pueblo man was the first to react when he saw the woman in trouble; her house caught on fire after she was smoking near her oxygen tank. Manuel Martinez was driving down the street when... more »

• Romney focuses on Obama admin's flaws at Springs campaign stop Play Video

  November 4, 2012 12:51 AM

  Nearly five thousand people packed the Colorado Springs Jet Center to see Mitt Romney and his wife Ann campaign Saturday afternoon. In the crowd: lots of people unhappy with the state America is in. Romney arrived with an elaborate entrance, showing his campaign jet's landing on a live TV... more »

• Voting machines changed their vote, some say Play Video

  November 3, 2012 12:49 AM

  How would you feel if you went to vote for Mitt Romney, but it turned out you voted for Barack Obama? That's the concern in Pueblo County as early voters are coming forward, saying electronic voting machines changed their vote. Reports of problems have come from every polling location... more »

• Voting reminder calls: how they got your number Play Video

  November 2, 2012 1:55 AM

  It's the final stretch of election season and campaign workers on both sides of the aisle are dialing and knocking, trying to get out the vote. Some people would rather be spared the reminder. We asked our Facebook fans if they'd been contacted or urged to vote; in just... more »

• Monument neighborhood gets in the Halloween spirit Play Video

  October 31, 2012 9:28 PM

  Ahoy maties! It's a spooktacular night of fun for the whole family in the Jackson Creek neighborhood of Monument tonight; neighbors put on a reenactment of the Pirates of the Caribbean battle scene. It's the fifth year in a row neighbors have come out to assemble a full-sized pirate... more »

• Carrier found guilty: reaction from prosecution, defense, and victims' attorney Play Video

  October 27, 2012 12:42 AM

  After a second trial, Joshua Carrier was found guilty on multiple counts of sexually assaulting young boys while working as a school resource officer and wrestling coach at Horace Mann Middle School in Colorado Springs. A jury found him guilty of sexually assaulting 19 of the 21 boys who brought... more »

• Beers, brats, & Dachshunds: Oktoberfest Play Video

  October 21, 2012 1:32 AM

  As the Germans would say: Prost! Hundreds enjoyed a perfect fall day at Security Service Field Saturday, celebrating Oktoberfest. The festival boasted beers and brats galore, only to be topped off with costume contests, German folk dancing and a 'Dachshund Dash', crowning the fastest 'weiner' in southern Colorado.... more »

• Retired military pit bull home after long drive Play Video

  October 21, 2012 1:20 AM

  It's always wonderful to see military families reunited following long deployments, but a different kind of homecoming happened in Colorado Springs on Saturday. Retired military dog Jasper is safe at home in Springs, but his journey from Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio was a long one. ... more »

• Police, shop owner: rap battle didn't cause shooting, car chase

  October 21, 2012 1:07 AM

  A shooting and car chase closed both directions of I-25 for a short time Saturday evening. It started with a reported shooting around 7:00 PM in the parking lot of the South Pointe Shopping Center near Drennan Rd. and South Academy Blvd in Colorado Springs. Nobody was hurt... more »

• Neighbors witnessed argument moments before police standoff Play Video

  October 19, 2012 1:01 AM

  A seven-hour standoff in northeast Colorado Springs ended Thursday night with one man dead. News 5 crews were there talking to neighbors who witnessed an argument between the deceased homeowner and young man believed to be his son just minutes before the man barricaded himself in his house. That... more »

• Tips on teaching child safety Play Video

  October 12, 2012 1:41 AM

  After Jessica Ridgeway's disappearance, many parents are worried about their own childrens' safety. How do you teach them to be cautious without scaring them? Jan Isaacs Henry, Executive Director at Kidpower-- a local organization that teaches child safety in schools-- says it's all about delivery. "It's all about not... more »

• Locals react to Vice Presidential debate Play Video

  October 12, 2012 12:57 AM

  Voters across party lines seemed satisfied with Thursday night's Vice Presidential debate; people on both sides said their candidate was effective in getting down to the facts on the issues without as much of the posturing we saw in the first Presidential debate. At a Democratic watch party in... more »

• First Lady campaigns at Fountain Middle School Play Video

  October 10, 2012 9:06 PM

  About two thousand people turned out at Fountain Middle School on Wednesday to hear First Lady Michelle Obama speak. The First Lady reminded people that President Obama inherited a sinking economy when he stepped into office; banks weren't lending, homes were being foreclosed on, and the auto industry was... more »

• Springs Utilities investigating carbon monoxide leak Play Video

  October 8, 2012 12:40 AM

  A man in his 50's is dead after a suspected carbon monoxide leak at the Vista Peak Apartments near the intersection of Academy Blvd. and Galley Rd. in Colorado Springs. Firefighters broke down the door to the unit where the man was found unconscious, but did not reach him... more »

• Woman confronts 'Peeping Tom' Play Video

  October 7, 2012 12:45 AM

  A neighborhood is on high alert in downtown Colorado Springs after a 'Peeping Tom' was caught taking photos through a young woman's bedroom window. Police found break-in tools at the scene: a multipurpose utility tool with a glass cutter, several knives, and a tire gauge. Ayanna Martinez heard noises... more »

• Storm prep: the frenzy before the freeze Play Video

  October 6, 2012 1:16 AM

  As the first hard freeze of the year draws closer, folks across southern Colorado are preparing for the big chill. Wintry weather's just around the corner and history shows we're right on schedule; the first freeze usually hits Colorado Springs around October 1st, and Pueblo just a week later.... more »

• County commissioner takes action after deadly crash on washboard road Play Video

  October 5, 2012 1:33 AM

  We're making good on our promise to follow up on a deadly rollover in southern El Paso County last month; it happened on a badly damaged dirt road near Hanover. Staff Sergeant David Feaster, a Fort Carson soldier, was killed when his car was thrown from the washboard road... more »

• Midnight marks Memorial Hospital transition Play Video

  October 1, 2012 12:28 AM

  In less than two hours Memorial Hospital will become part of the University of Colorado Health System. It's a process that's taken years and the input of 76,000 voters to come to fruition. An uncertain future for 4,000 employees hung in the balance while the city wrestled with plans... more »

• Girl in viral voter registration video worked for shady firm

  September 30, 2012 1:46 AM

  We've learned the girl filmed in a viral YouTube video while registering voters at a local grocery store was employed by a company just dumped by the Republican National Committee over allegations of voter fraud. The video got a half-million views in just a few days, becoming an overnight... more »

• Locals call for road repairs after deadly crash Play Video

  September 29, 2012 1:26 AM

  Neighbors are speaking out after a deadly accident News 5 first reported Thursday night. Staff Sergeant David Feaster of Fort Carson was driving home with his 11-year-old son when his car veered toward a telephone pole; the boy told officials his father over-corrected, rolling the car one and a... more »

• Paul Ryan, Michael Bennet campaign in Colorado Springs

  September 28, 2012 1:34 AM

  As both parties continue to court the Colorado vote, Colorado Springs hosted Republican Vice-Presidential nominee Paul Ryan for a GOP rally and Colorado Senator Michael Bennet, campaigning for President Barack Obama. Speaking to crowds at America The Beautiful Park, Paul Ryan said, "We're gonna fix this budget we're gonna... more »

• Viral voter registration video: the truth from officials Play Video

  September 24, 2012 1:55 AM

  We found the truth behind a YouTube video gone viral. The video shows a young woman standing outside a local grocery store, saying she's registering voters on behalf of the County Clerk, but at one point she says she prefers to register only Republicans. After speaking with El Paso... more »

• Suspect charged in unsolved murder case

  September 21, 2012 12:54 AM

  Police may be closing the books on a gruesome murder left unsolved since April, when a man was found shot to death in a blood-soaked S-U-V. Investigators found no motive and no suspects until now. Carlos Ford was charged with first-degree murder on Thursday for the killing of 28-year-old... more »

• Previewing Romney's Pueblo campaign stop Play Video

  September 16, 2012 12:48 AM

  We've covered the President's visits to our region, and now it's Mitt Romney's turn. Sunday's campaign stop in Pueblo will be the candidate's first campaign stop in the Steel City; Pueblo got visits from the Romney bus earlier this summer, but tomorrow will be Romney's first visit in the... more »

• Cars sold for scrap metal came from Springs Transmission & Automotive Play Video

  September 15, 2012 1:49 AM

  Imagine taking your car to an auto body shop for repairs then finding out it's actually at a scrap metal yard, crushed to a block of warped metal. That's what Colorado Springs Police say happened to at least one customer of Springs Transmission & Automotive, the business already under investigation... more »

• Amendment 64: to legalize or not to legalize? Play Video

  September 14, 2012 1:41 AM

  It's one of the most controversial ballot questions voters will face in November: should Colorado legalize marijuana? It's the next step in a process that has seen Colorado voters legalize medical marijuana. Under Amendment 64, adults 21 years and older could legally possess up to an ounce of marijuana;... more »

• Pueblo West freshman starts anti-bullying initiative Play Video

  September 10, 2012 2:09 AM

  A Pueblo West High School freshman is taking a stand on bullying. After years of being victimized herself, she's helping others cope by telling her story and offering a safe place online for people to talk about it. For as long as Rhiannon Winch can remember, people have considered... more »

• Widefield high schooler flashes genitals, shouts profanities at 10-year-old

  September 9, 2012 12:50 AM

  A Widefield High School sophomore boy flashed his genitals at three fifth grade girls on Thursday. Though one victim's father is happy with the school's reaction, he's worried the El Paso County Sheriff's Office isn't doing enough. Jack Armstrong says his 10-year-old daughter will be forever scarred by what... more »

• 71-year-old Cascade man chases off hungry bear Play Video

  September 8, 2012 12:59 AM

  A 71-year-old Cascade man got a rude awakening Thursday night. John Fisher was startled awake by a crash in the night; when he went to investigate, he found himself nose-to-nose with a huge black bear. "It walked up these stairs and I met him at the corner right there.... more »

• Auto shop fraud investigation: tips on avoiding scams Play Video

  September 7, 2012 2:05 AM

  The investigation continues as Colorado Springs Police wade through more than a hundred fraud complaints against Springs Transmission & Automotive. Customers have reported paying for work that was never done, cars that were vandalized or stolen under the company's care, and vehicles never returned to owners. The Better... more »

• Alleged fraud victims speak out in auto body investigation Play Video

  September 6, 2012 1:32 AM

  Colorado Springs Police spent Wednesday in and out of two auto repair shops east of downtown investigating possible fraud. CSPD's Financial Crimes Unit sent a tactical enforcement team and a crime lab truck to Springs Transmission & Automotive and Springs Converter, located at 3310 Chelton Loop. They issued three... more »

• Worst-ever West Nile virus outbreak takes Colorado

  August 31, 2012 12:27 AM

  It's the worst outbreak of West Nile virus in U.S. history, according to the Centers for Disease Control. The infection starts with a fever, then headaches, stiffness and flu-like symptoms, usually 3 to 15 days after being bitten. Just this year, 1,100 people were infected in 38 states.... more »

• Memorial Hospital lease leaves PERA problem pending Play Video

  August 29, 2012 8:44 PM

  A community vote Tuesday night determined Memorial Hospital's fate: an overwhelming 'yes' majority signed on to more forward the hospital's lease to the University of Colorado Health System. Though the change is immediate, it leaves one $185 million dollar question unanswered. More than 76,000 voters weighed in on Memorial... more »

• AFA Cadets take on Mountain Shadows cleanup Play Video

  August 27, 2012 12:27 AM

  Sunday was a time of recovery for a community devastated by the Waldo Canyon Fire. Mountain Shadows homeowners used to looking at a burned-out shell of what was once a neighborhood now view a work in progress, healing at the hands of strangers determined to lift that reminder of loss.... more »

• Pro Cycling Challenge is business bust for Old Colorado City Play Video

  August 25, 2012 1:05 AM

  You might think huge crowds that come with the US Pro Cycling Challenge would mean a boost to the local economy; the race brought thousands of spectators to the downtown finish line, but other sections of town like Old Colorado City were deserted. Many businesses closed early and some... more »

• Major drug bust reveals heroin addiction in local kids Play Video

  August 24, 2012 12:53 AM

  A major drug bust announced by the Colorado Springs Police Department on Thursday took more than $5.65 million dollars worth of heroin, cocaine, methamphetamine, and marijuana off the streets of southern Colorado. Fourteen people are behind bars, accused of drug trafficking across seven states and Mexico; seven of the people... more »