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.
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Longtime KOAA 5 Sportscaster Lee Douglas was honored with a standing ovation tonight, at the annual Sports Hall of Fame dinner in Colorado Springs.
Mike Moran told the crowd he didn't think Lee was one for moments of silence and asked everyone present to stand and recognize Lee. more »
KOAA has announced the appointment of Eric Naktin to the position of sports director/sports anchor, filling the position left vacant earlier this year when mainstay Lee Douglas died.
"It's an honor and privilege to carry the torch after legendary Lee Douglas," said Naktin. "In addition to covering the professional... more »
We are coping with a profound loss at News 5 as we remember our dear friend and colleague Lee Douglas. Lee was our Sports Director, a fixture at News 5 for for decades, but to all of us he was also family. Lee passed away suddenly over the weekend from... more »
We like to read-- oh, yes we do! We like to read-- to you-know-who!
OK, so Dr. Seuss I'm not!
You don't have to be Dr. Seuss to read to children so News First 5 is fanning out across Colorado Springs and Pueblo to read to school children... more »
The Air Force football team takes on the 25th ranked University of Houston on New Year's Eve in the Armed Forces Bowl in Forth Worth. And we have the perfect show to get you ready for the big game.
Join News First 5 for a special edition of "Air... more »
The big inter-service rivalry--Air Force vs. Army football--is this weekend at Falcon Stadium at the Air Force Academy. Kickoff is set for 1:30 p.m. Click here to purchase tickets
If you attend the game, bring along non-perishable food items to contribute to the annual Coaches wives food drive. News... more »
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