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• 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 »

• Council tightens fire code; tables TOPS Play Video

  January 9, 2013 12:41 AM

  COLORADO SPRINGS - On a 6-2 vote Tuesday, the Colorado Springs City Council passed stricter fire codes for any new homes built in the foothills of Colorado Springs. Smoke alarms, sprinkler systems and fire resistant Class A roofing materials are now required. Wooded siding and shake shingles are prohibited... more »

• Alleged prostitution in No Man's Land Play Video

  September 23, 2012 1:21 AM

  Massa Spa, located at 3313 West Colorado Avenue in Colorado Springs, closed its doors after the third prostitution arrest at the business this year. Sun Demanett, 58, was arrested on suspicion of keeping a place of prostitution and Tau Sook Lee was arrested on prostitution charges. Though it's a... more »

• Manitou sales drop after Waldo Canyon fire Play Video

  September 12, 2012 8:35 PM

  New numbers from the city of Manitou Springs show summer sales tax revenue is way down, and experts in the 'biz' blame the Waldo Canyon fire. Business owners felt the burn of the Waldo Canyon fire long after the flames died down. "It really impacted the business, the customers... more »

• Update: Standoff over

  June 15, 2012 8:11 AM

  Update: Police say the man who barricaded himself in an apartment in Manitou Springs is in custody. Manitou Springs police responded to a drunk and disorderly conduct call on the 1200 block of Manitou Avenue a little before 3:30 this morning. When they arrived the man was refusing... more »

• Local volunteers join ranks fighting High Park Fire Play Video

  June 12, 2012 7:58 PM

  More than a dozen firefighters from Southern Colorado are heading to Larimer County to join the lines of the High Park Fire. Volunteers and trucks from Colorado Springs, Fountain, Manitou Springs, Canon City and Westcliffe are all working the fire lines as part of a 500 person ground force. ... more »

• New Manitou Incline rules

  May 12, 2012 9:06 AM

  Be ready for some new rules at the Manitou Incline starting Saturday The Gazette says the rules will be posted this morning, weather pending. They include: NO dogs (even on a leash) Incline Hours: Dawn to Dusk Uphill Travel Only Pack out Your Trash Use the bathrooms supplied... more »

• "One Tank Getaways" for those with Spring Break cash crunch Play Video

  March 21, 2012 8:09 PM

  With vacation just around the corner for many; high gas prices continue to eat away at those spring break budgets. So, what do you do if you want to do something fun, but don't want to break the bank? News 5 has put together a list of options in... more »

• Health fairs kick off in southern Colorado

  March 17, 2012 1:22 PM

  The first of several health fairs around the state kicked off today. Hundreds of people came to the one in Pueblo Saturday, which is part of the Southern Colorado Health Fairs. CSU-Pueblo's nursing program helped run the one on Saturday at Praise Assembly of God. There are several... more »

• Weekend on the GO! (March 2-4)

  March 2, 2012 6:11 AM

  Here's what's going on in Southern Colorado in our Weeekend on the GO! report. Storytime Friday, 10:30 a.m. Barnes & Noble Colorado Springs, CO Celebrate Read Across American by reading "Ten Apples on Top" by Dr. Seuss Military and Veterans Employment Expo 2012 Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30... more »

• Teen pot use grew with medical marijuana boom

  February 6, 2012 4:50 PM

  At 18, Abby Ferguson has had her medical marijuana card since June but says she's used pot for years. "It was a big part of the culture where I grew up, Manitou, it's pretty common down here," Abby said. She isn't alone; recent state and national surveys show... more »

• Strong storm impacting schools, businesses, travel and flights

  February 3, 2012 9:26 AM

  A strong storm continues to impact Colorado causing icy roads, cancelled flights and dozens of school and business closings and event cancellations. Highway 24 is closed from Colorado Springs to Limon. Snow totals range from just an inch or two in western portions of Colorado Springs and in... more »

• School district's iPad policy raises concerns of web safety Play Video

  January 23, 2012 8:33 PM

  Manitou Springs School District 14 purchased 500 new Apple iPad 2 tablet computers for 5th through 8th grade students to use this school year. The internet allows homework to be assigned, completed and graded paperlessly. However, that connectivity also risks exposing students to harmful content on the web. One... more »

• Weekend on the GO! (January 20-22)

  January 20, 2012 8:16 AM

  Here are some ideas to get your Weekend on the GO! Paws to Read Friday, 3:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m. Sand Creek Library Branch Colorado Springs No registration required Parent's Night Out Friday, 5:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Colorado Springs Recreation Center The kids will be treated to a... more »

• Weekend on the GO! (January 13-15)

  January 13, 2012 5:52 AM

  The Hidden World of Bears Bear Creek Nature Center Colorado Springs Friday, 9 a.m. Until 2 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m. Until 4 p.m. Call 719-520-6387 for more information Ballroom Dance Party Friday, 8:15 p.m. Until 11 p.m. Avanti Ballroom Studio and Event Center Colorado Springs 2nd Friday Artwalk... more »

• Marijuana legalization effort advances Play Video

  December 17, 2011 11:39 PM

  Colorado voters will be deciding in November whether the state should become the first to completely legalize marijuana. This week, the group Sensible Colorado announced that they have collected enough signatures to put the issue on the ballot. Bob Wiley is a local spokesperson for the group. He says... more »

• Red Cross helping family who lost home

  December 14, 2011 7:52 PM

  The Pikes Peak Chapter of the American Red Cross has contacted the family of four who lost their home to a massive fire in Crystal Park Tuesday night. Spokesperson Catherine Barde said members of the agency's Disaster Action Team met with the family Tuesday afternoon to assess their needs and... more »

• Investigation into massive house fire expected

  December 14, 2011 12:34 PM

  Members of the Crystal Park Volunteer Fire Department have been at the site of a massive house fire all night keeping an eye on the rubble and occassionally spraying it with water to help keep it cool. Arson investigators with the El Paso County Sheriff's Office are expected to visit... more »

• Crystal Park home destroyed by fire Play Video

  December 14, 2011 1:01 AM

  Firefighters will remain at the scene of a massive house fire in Manitou Springs throughout the night to ensure that it doesn't flare up again. The one and a half story home in the 1300 block of Sun Valley Lane caught fire sometime before 7:20 p.m. Tuesday and was completely... more »

• Savage Kitchen - Cliff House Glazed Duck Breast

  December 7, 2011 1:57 PM

  Savage Kitchen Cliff House Ginger and Apricot Glazed Duck Breast Yields 4 servings 4 Ea 8oz Duck Breasts 1 Tbsp Fresh Ginger, Grated 1 Cup Apricot Jam ½ Cup Dried Apricots, Chopped 2 Oz Brandy 2 Tbsp Butter Procedure In a small bowl, whisk together half of the ginger and half of the jam. Lay the... more »

• Ghost hunting at Briarhurst Manor Play Video

  November 1, 2011 12:01 AM

  You've likely heard the stories about Briarhurst Manor in Manitou Springs. Built in 1876, it burned to the ground 10 years later and was then rebuilt. Many believe the grounds are haunted by ghosts from a bygone era. "We have little things that we just can't explain. We don't... more »

• Rocks blasted from the sides of Highway 24 Play Video

  October 19, 2011 6:23 PM

  The 15 by 40 foot section, about 10 feet thick, section of rock is what Colorado Department of Transportation workers were blasting away from the sides of Highway 24 on Wednesday -- just west of Cave of the Winds. It's exactly the kind of stuff that they don't want falling... more »

• Ute Pass Trail debate

  September 19, 2011 8:37 PM

  El Paso County wants to develop the Ute Pass Trail from the Manitou to cascade. It would connect it to several other trail systems like the American Discovery Trail and Ring the Peak but some in Cascade are upset about what's being proposed, "We want the trail to go... more »

• An injury accident on eastbound Highway 24 in Ute Pass slows traffic

  September 18, 2011 1:35 PM

  Manitou Springs Police dispatch tells News 5 that an injury accident in the eastbound portion of Hwy 24 between Cascade and Manitou Springs has one lane blocked. Emergency workers are on scene and say that they are currently able to move traffic around the crash in the left lane. Colorado... more »

• Help the Incline

  September 14, 2011 11:55 AM

  The El Paso County Trails & Open Space Coalition needs your help to clean up the Incline Trail in Manitou Springs. If you can help, meet a the bottom of the Incline at 8:00 a.m. this Saturday. Bring gloves and water, trash bags will be provided. For more information,... more »

• Photo of the day: Firefighters in full gear honor 9/11 on the incline

  September 11, 2011 11:27 PM

  This amazing photo was posted on our Facebook wall by Julie Schafer. It shows Firefighters from the Tri Lakes/Monument fire station climbing the incline in Manitou in honor of fallen fire fighters from 9/11. Juile says "They all climbed in full gear carrying the American Flag the whole way.... more »

• Local firefighters helping fight Oklahoma wild fire

  September 6, 2011 6:09 PM

  Firefighters from Colorado Springs and Manitou Springs are in Oklahoma helping crews there contain the Ferguson Fire. The wild land fire has charred 55 square miles of land in the Wichita Mountains National Wildlife Refuge. A team of seven firefighters and two brush trucks from the Colorado Springs and... more »

• A fine way to spend Labor Day

  September 5, 2011 3:53 PM

  It was fine art and music that brought out the crowds to Memorial Park in Manitou Springs. The Commonwheel Artists 37th Annual Labor Day weekend Fine Arts and Crafts Festival is always a popular event. Over 100 local and regional artists shared and sold their works. Artist Micheline Brierre... more »

• Arts and crafts festival begins Saturday

  September 2, 2011 8:10 PM

  Preparations are underway for the 37th Annual Labor Day Weekend Fine Arts and Crafts Festival in Manitou Springs. The event runs from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, Sunday and Monday in Memorial Park. Admission is free and there will be live entertainment, prize drawings and fun activities... more »

• More than 200 cyclist Assault the Peak, Sunday

  August 28, 2011 2:49 PM

  August has been a month of preparation and anticipation over the US Pro Cycling Challenge which began last Monday to become the biggest professional bicycling event in Colorado. Today the whole event culminates in Denver, but a small group of bicycling enthusiasts wanted to rise to another challenge for the... more »

• UPDATE: Man bitten by snake expected to be OK

  July 14, 2011 6:50 PM

  A 51 year old hiker was bitten by a baby rattlesnake in William's Canyon this afternoon, according to rescue crews who say he's expected to be ok. They say the middle-aged man saved his female hiking partner from the bite and was able to snap a picture before walking... more »

• Rattlesnake bite victim being rushed to local hospital

  July 14, 2011 4:53 PM

  Paramedics from the Manitou Springs Fire Department and AMR are rushing a 51 year old man to a local hospital after he was reportedly bit by a rattle snake near Williams Canyon and Cave of the Winds. very little details are available yet as to how the man was bitten... more »

• Power outage in Manitou Springs

  July 7, 2011 4:22 PM

  About 200 homes in Manitou Springs are waiting for electricity to be restored. It went out just before 2:00 p.m. as heavy storms were passing through El Paso County. Colorado Springs Utilities has a crew working on it, and they hope to have power restored within the hour. more »

• Summer snow at the summit

  June 20, 2011 7:07 PM

  It's the kind of weather you'd expect to see in December, not June. At least 4 inches of snow fell on the summit of Pikes Peak Monday morning. There was enough ice and snow on the Pikes Peak Highway that rangers closed the road halfway up. The Eldred family,... more »

• Snow closes Pikes Peak Highway

  June 20, 2011 4:56 PM

  With as much as four inches of snow falling the summit of Pikes Peak, highway rangers closed the final nine miles of road today out of a concern for driver safety. The Cog Railway is still carrying passengers to top, but many visitors can be found rifling through the clothing... more »

• Motorcycle accident on Hwy 24 west of Manitou Springs

  June 17, 2011 4:55 PM

  Colorado State Patrol and other emergency crews are en route to a traffic accident involving a motorcycle on Hwy 24 westbound on Ute Pass. There are reports of lane blockages at this time but no word on any injuries. Please be careful passing through this area. The accident is... more »

• Time for a vacation

  June 12, 2011 11:31 PM

  Forget the stay-cation. People say it is time for a real vacation. "Actually this year for the first time in three years, we went out of state for vacation," says Richard Ellis of Colorado Springs. Many families say taking a vacation away from home was long overdue. ... more »

• Celebrate local history at Territory Days

  May 28, 2011 3:54 PM

  Thousands of people crowded the streets of Old Colorado City Saturday for the 36th Annual Territory Days celebration. The three day street festival recognizes the community's role as the first territorial capital of the state. A new attraction this year is the Hawk Quest booth where you can see... more »

• Incline helper returns to promote event

  May 21, 2011 8:46 AM

  A tourist who took it upon himself to hammer down loose pieces of rebar along the Incline in Manitou Springs is back in town this weekend. Eric Mathison wrote us to say he'll be back at the incline today passing out t-shirts at the incline to promote a two-day... more »

• Police look for suspects in two robberies

  May 13, 2011 1:40 PM

  Police from Manitou Springs and Colorado Springs are investigating two armed robberies that occurred early Friday morning. Shortly after 3:00 A.M. the clerk at the 7 Eleven store located at 339 Manitou Ave reported to police that a man wearing a white and black bandanna and sunglasses came into... more »

• Old pipe to blame for Manitou main break

  May 1, 2011 10:46 PM

  Colorado Springs Utilities has said an old pipe is to blame for the mater main break this morning in Manitou Springs. Around 125,000 gallons of water leaked out on to Manitou Avenue around 3 this morning. WOrk on the street could continue well into Monday and possibly Tuesday. more »

• Crews still working on main break in Manitou

  May 1, 2011 8:30 PM

  Crews from Colorado Springs Utilities are still working on a water main break that spilled about 125,000 gallons of water in Manitou Springs. It happened around 3 this morning when a raw water pipe burst somewhere near the intersection of Manitou Avenue and Navajo Avenue. Crews expect a portion of... more »

• On the edge of Tornado Alley

  April 28, 2011 11:30 PM

  Watching images of destruction from tornadoes in the Southeast United States can make you wonder; could a major tornado happen here? The damage they can do is devastating. Every year tornadoes pop up in Colorado. "We're right on the edge of Tornado Alley," says News First 5 Meteorologist... more »

• Incline fans may have problems parking next week

  April 21, 2011 1:25 PM

  The Barr Trail parking lot in Manitou Springs will be closed all week next week. Starting on Monday, April 25th through Friday, April 29th the lot will be closed because the City of Manitou Springs will be making parking lot improvements. more »

• Incline taking final steps to legitimacy

  March 29, 2011 6:38 PM

  After several months of meetings and planning sessions the Manitou Springs Incline could be one step closer to becoming a legitimate trail tonight. The Manitou Springs City Council is holding a special session to discuss and possibly vote on a plan to make the trail legal. The city is... more »

• Hiker hammers his way up and down the incline

  March 21, 2011 7:23 PM

  He's the hiker with a hammer. Over the weekend, a man vacationing here from Wisconsin took it upon himself to make some improvements to the incline trail in Manitou Springs. Eric Mathison says he had been looking forward to hiking the incline since hearing about it from his brother... more »

• A thriving event with lasting spice

  March 5, 2011 10:25 PM

  Fat Tuesday‘s celebration came early in Manitou Springs. Saturday marked the 19th year for the town's annual "Mumbo Jumbo Gumbo Cook-off" and Mardi Gras Parade. The event has more economic impact than one may think. Over a dozen professional and amateur chefs gathered in Soda Springs Park to battle it... more »

• Good weather can mean good business

  January 29, 2011 7:45 PM

  60 degrees along the Front Range Saturday isn't bad for a January weekend; but if you thought you were excited, try business owners who rely on walk-by traffic. "A weekend like this can pay... almost the bills," explains Vic Almen, owner of the Colorado Custard Company. He says he... more »

• Manitou Springs businesses battle over noise

  January 28, 2011 8:44 AM

  It's hard to make chainsaw art without making noise. But one man's art is another man's nuisance. Artist Bill Fee creates sculptures at Nature of Things Chainsaw Art in Manitou Springs. Fee says his neighbor across the street complains about the noise. The artist says the city has now... more »

• The Incline needs a lot of friends

  January 17, 2011 8:24 PM

  The Incline Task Force has come up with a final plan for the popular trail. It's currently illegal to hike the Incline but they say their plan will change that. They've come up with rules that include dawn to dusk hours and making the Incline uphill access only, with... more »

• Chicks prepare to crawl in Manitou

  January 14, 2011 3:20 PM

  The Manitou Springs Chick Crawl has expanded to five events in 2011. The first will happen on February 5. During 2010, the Manitou Springs Chick Crawls consistently sold out, sometimes as early as two weeks in advance of the event. In order to accommodate more participants, in 2011 the... more »

• Water main break in Manitou creates a slippery mess

  January 1, 2011 11:48 AM

  NewsFirst5 has been updated by officials in Manitou Springs regarding a water main break that left several hundreds without water services for part of the New Year morning. Manitou Springs officials state that the break happened at around 6:30 am in the Crystal Park and Crystal Hills area. Officials state... more »

• American made toys available in Manitou Springs

  December 15, 2010 8:09 PM

  These days many toy makers have moved overseas because it's cheaper, but there's one place right here in southern Colorado, that sells nothing but toys made in America. Buying something made in the USA helps our economy, that's partly why Kendall York opened the store last year, "That way... more »

• Hometown holidays: Manitou Springs

  December 10, 2010 9:06 AM

  Nestled against the foothills, Manitou Springs is blessed with a gorgeous natural setting. That beauty is enhanced at Christmastime, as the town is decorated and filled with festive events. more »

• Coroner: Body is Mindy Lee

  December 1, 2010 9:13 PM

  The Teller County Coroner says a body found earlier Wednesday in Woodland Park is that of Mindy Lee a mother of two from Manitou Springs. Lee was reported missing on Friday the 26th in the area near Woodland Park High School. Officers found her body this morning east of... more »

• Family asking for help finding missing mom

  November 30, 2010 11:13 PM

  A local family is asking for your help searching for a missing Manitou Springs mother. Mindy Lee has been missing since Friday. She was last seen along Rampart Range Road in Woodland Park. Family members have been searching every day for her. Wednesday, they are planning a big search... more »

• Foodie fun at the Olive Tap in Manitou Springs

  November 22, 2010 12:26 PM

  From Spain, Italy, the Middle East and even California come olive oil options for those with discriminating tastes. The Olive Tap in Manitou Springs has made pleasing the palate a business. Owner Rick Petrocelly has made the place a tasting emporium. How about, "A lemon and pomegranate or an... more »

• Delays expected west of Manitou Springs next week

  September 10, 2010 5:12 PM

  Rock removal from steep slopes along Highway 24 west of Manitou Springs will cause traffic delays for the next few weeks. Starting on Monday, September 13, and continuing through Friday, September 17, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., westbound U.S. 24 will be closed to traffic and eastbound U.S.... more »

• Manitou Police investigate strange packages

  September 3, 2010 5:59 PM

  Manitou Springs Police Department with the assistance of Alcohol, Tobacco & Firearms are continue to analyze two suspicious packages that were found in Manitou Springs on Thursday, forcing the closure of several businesses. An x-ray released by the Manitou Springs Police Department shows what was inside one of the... more »

• Manitou Springs program fostering good choices for kids

  August 24, 2010 8:06 PM

  As Manitou Springs teachers and students prepare for another school year, the "Partners for Healthy Choices" program is taking shape. It's designed .to help steer kids in the right direction, and to turn around those kids on the fringe of making bad choices. Program director Laurie Wood says it's... more »

• Lucky to be okay after falling rocks on Highway 24

  August 9, 2010 11:54 PM

  The "falling rock" signs on Highway 24 sure weren't lying Monday afternoon. "Pay attention to them because it could happen at any time," warns Capt. Linda J. Radice with the Manitou Springs Fire Department. Brad Hodgeman hears that warning loud and clear after his family vacation came to... more »

• Rock slide closes one lane of Highway 24

  August 9, 2010 5:58 PM

  A rock slide has forced the closure of one westbound lane of Highway 24 near Manitou Springs. The slide happened Monday afternoon near near Cave of the Winds. Work crews are trying to clear the slide. Twitpic photo from Doug Leavy. more »