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• Fort Carson soldier's DNA linked to two unsolved sexual assault cases Play Video

  January 16, 2013 8:53 PM

  Lt. Aaron Lucas, 31, is accused of targeting at least 15 young girls across southern Colorado. "Specifically in El Paso County, we've had two cases which we had linked Lucas to," Lt. Jeff Kramer said. "One of those was the June 19 kidnapping of a young girl in the... more »

• 5 year old hit by race car on Pike's Peak treated, released Play Video

  August 10, 2012 9:08 PM

  The five year old girl hit by a race car at the summit of Pikes Peak during practice races for the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb has been released from Memorial hospital, treated for non-life threatening injuries. It happened around 9:30 Friday morning; a race car driver was finishing... 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 »

• Officials warn of avalanches following snow

  February 5, 2012 1:47 PM

  DENVER (AP) - State officials say more than 3 feet of new snow that's fallen in the high country has increased the probability of large avalanches. The Colorado Avalanche Information Center says the storm that moved across the state on Friday and Saturday fell on weak layers of snow. Human-triggered... 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 »

• Hikers challenge Pikes Peak to fund brain injury research

  September 10, 2011 6:44 PM

  The 2011 Pikes Peak Challenge got underway this morning with mostly clear skies and moderate temperatures giving the hikers a good day to challenge the peak. The accent is a 13 mile hike up Barr Trail and every grueling step is a positive thing for hikers with brain injuries.. ... more »

• Hundreds "Assault" Pikes Peak

  August 28, 2011 8:04 PM

  Hundreds took to Pikes Peak Sunday morning for what many cyclists call the ultimate test. The 2nd Annual Assault on the Peak takes these gutsy cyclists nearly 25 miles up Pikes Peak. That's a vertical climb of nearly 8,000 feet! "This is just very unrelenting and 6 hours of pain!"... 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 »

• New trail to Pikes Peak summit to be built

  August 19, 2011 11:19 AM

  COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) - Three organizations are joining to build a new trail up to the summit of Colorado's Pikes Peak. The city of Colorado Springs, Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado, and Friends of the Peak will work on the multi-year project and they're inviting people to volunteer to start... 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 »

• Pike Peak area Red Cross responding to storm ravaged area

  May 1, 2011 12:54 PM

  News First 5 has spoken with Jaice Murcia of the Pikes Peak Red Cross office following an announcement that the Red Cross office will be dispatching their ECRV (emergency communication response vehicle) to the region of the country that has been hard hit by Tornadoes over the last several days.... more »

• Pikes Peak Restaurant Week

  March 8, 2011 6:17 AM

  Local restaurants in Colorado Springs are celebrating the first-ever Pikes Peak Restaurant Week. It's similar to Denver's Restaurant Week or First Bite Boulder. Participating restaurants are offering deals on multicourse dinners. For more information and list a of participating restaurants click here . more »

• Pikes Peak YMCA receives grant

  January 28, 2011 8:31 AM

  The YMCA of the Pikes Peak Region has been chosen to receive a $28,500 grant from the Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing. The local Y was one of 10 organizations across the state to receive grants. The money comes from federal funding. more »

• Free spay and neuter for cats offered

  January 4, 2011 12:52 PM

  The Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region is offering free spay and neuter surgeries to low-income cat owners during the month of January. Appointments are available on a first-come, first-serve basis and space is limited. "We are jump starting our new Subsidized Spay-neuter Program by offering free sterilizations... more »

• Smoke coming from Pikes Peak a controlled burn

  December 1, 2010 2:15 PM

  If you see smoke coming from Pikes Peak area, no need to worry. There are some controlled burns going on today. One is on the north slope of Pikes Peak where the Colorado State Forest Service is burning slash piles left over from a from a large mitigation project... more »

• Report: Helicopter that crashed on Pikes Peak hit downdraft

  November 9, 2010 4:47 PM

  The NTSB says a helicopter which crashed on Pikes Peak while shooting video in September hit a downdraft. The report said the pilot was near the top of the mountain, around 14,000 feet. The pilot reported he had flown around Pikes Peak many times over the last 24 years... more »

• Shelter extends hours

  October 26, 2010 3:12 PM

  The Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region has lengthened its hours in hopes of helping more people retrieve their lost pets. Effective November 1, hours will be extended to 8 a.m.- 8:00 p.m. during the winter months and 8 a.m. - 9 p.m. during the summer months. Adoption... more »

• Controlled burn on Pikes Peak today

  October 15, 2010 10:22 AM

  The smoke plume you're seeing over Pikes Peak is a controlled burn. The Colorado State Forest Service and Colorado Springs Utilities Wildland fire team are burning fuel on 100 acres between the North and South Catamount Reservoirs. "All of the weather and fuel moisture indices fall within the... more »

• Children's literacy: Library programs this week

  October 4, 2010 3:46 PM

  If you're interested in booting your child's interest in reading, the Pikes Peak Library District has several free programs this week to attract them. Spanish for Preschoolers This is a free introductory Spanish immersion class for children ages 3 to 5 presented by Yak Academy. Through games, songs, and... more »

• PPCC gets $476,000 federal grant

  September 27, 2010 11:51 AM

  Pikes Peak Community College has received a $476,355 grant from the US Department of Education. The money is earmarked for Emergency Management planning. PPCC is the only college in the state to receive a grant, and one of just 17 nationwide. "Sending a child off to college should be... more »

• Chalk art to liven up downtown Colorado Springs

  September 21, 2010 1:52 PM

  Chalk art with an Olympic theme will be on display Wednesday at the corner of Tejon and Pikes Peak. Artist Douglas Rouse will portray rhythmic gymnastics in three dimensions as part of the Olympic Assembly that's happening this week. Rouse will start his work at 7 a.m. Wednesday and... more »

• Automaker describes the scene before Pikes Peak crash

  September 18, 2010 12:20 AM

  By the end of the day Friday, all four people injured in a helicopter crash on Pikes Peak were out of the hospital, but it was a busy day for emergency crews in place that's tough to reach. The El Paso County Sheriff's Office was called just before 8... more »

• Controlled burn planned on Pikes Peak

  September 14, 2010 8:33 AM

  Colorado Springs Utilities plans a controlled burn on the north slope of Pikes Peak to thin the forest. The Colorado State Forest Service will carry out the project, which aims to clear underbrush on 115 acres of the city's watershed. CSU is worried about a destructive wildfire like... more »

• Guided walk at state park Wednesday

  August 30, 2010 1:55 PM

  If you watch birds flying overhead, but have no idea what they are--here's your chance to learn about birds of the Pikes Peak region. Naturalists at Cheyenne Mountain State Park are leading a Guided Bird Walk Wednesday morning. You'll observe, identify, and record both resident and migratory bird species.... more »

• Stolen SUV crashes into Colorado Springs house

  August 27, 2010 9:38 AM

  A stolen SUV crashed into a home in the 3000 block of E. Pikes Peak Ave. The driver fled the scene, but was later caught by police. It happened just after 5 am Friday. The suspect is being held on charges including hit and run and motor vehicle theft.... more »

• Free show will honor 4th BCT soldiers

  August 26, 2010 11:34 AM

  The 2010 Army Soldier Show is dedicated to the Soldiers of the 4th Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division at Fort Carson who recently returned from a year-long deployment to Afghanistan. Social media is the theme of this year's "Soldier Show 27.0". It features a cast and crew of... more »

• Runners from around the world here to tackle Pikes Peak

  August 19, 2010 8:57 PM

  Some of the top runners from around the world are here in Colorado Springs for the 55th Annual Pikes Peak Ascent and Marathon. Runners will run up the mountain starting Saturday at 7 a.m. in the Ascent. On Sunday, runners will go up and back down. That race also... more »

• Snow in August!

  August 16, 2010 8:48 PM

  It snowed at the top of Pikes Peak early Monday afternoon, along with rain, graupel, and hail. It's something you don't see too often in the summer time and probably surprised some of the visitors up there today, especially those in shorts and sandals! "How bizarre! It came... more »

• Guided hike of south slope of Pikes Peak this weekend

  July 29, 2010 10:31 AM

  The south slope of Pikes Peak is closed to the general public. But you have the opportunity to hike the beautiful, rugged terrain this summer, in a series of guided hikes. One will be this Saturday, July 31. The South Slope ranges from 10,500' to 12,000'. Hike participants will... more »

• Colorado Springs stops for 50th Street Breakfast

  June 23, 2010 2:16 PM

  A huge amount of food was consumed in downtown Colorado Springs Wednesday at the 50th Colorado Springs Street Breakfast. Fort Carson soldiers cooked up eggs and pancakes for thousands. After breakfast 160 Range Riders set off for a five day trip into the mountains. This leads up to the... more »

• Bike Pikes Peak program offered

  June 22, 2010 5:09 PM

  CSU-Pueblo's Colorado Springs campus plans a three-day workshop on bicycling, which includes a trip down Pikes Peak. Classes include instruction on proper nutrition, riding strategy, and bicycle maintenance. Bike Pikes Peak begins in the classroom at the Citadel Center, 730 Citadel Dr. Suite 300, from 5:30-8:30 p.m.... more »

• Impact the arts scene in Pikes Peak Region

  June 10, 2010 11:11 AM

  The Arts Commission of the Pikes Peak Region reviews and makes recommendations to the Colorado Springs City Council and El Paso County Commission regarding issues of public art. Their goal is to promote the inclusion of art in everyday life and the value of what artistic thinking can contribute to... more »

• Voice your ideas for the Manitou Incline

  June 8, 2010 9:47 AM

  Hiking, biking and running the Manitou Incline are all on the table, as the cities of Manitou Springs and Colorado Springs explore the recreational use of the base of Pikes Peak. Trail and trailhead design, parking and traffic--it will all be addressed at three public meetings to be held... more »

• Rodeo tickets on sale now

  June 1, 2010 12:50 PM

  Tickets are now on sale for the 70th annual Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo at the Norris Penrose Events Center Arena in Colorado Springs, which happens next month. Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo Days Ticket Information: Price: Adult - $25, $15, $10 Child (ages 2-12) - $7.50-$10; Saturday Matinee... more »

• Cog Railway train safely off the Peak

  May 24, 2010 4:37 PM

  Colorado Springs is packed with out-of-town visitors as family and friends prepare for Wednesday's graduation at the Air Force Academy. Dozens of tourists got more excitement than they expected when their Cog Railway train was trapped on Pikes Peak for a time by a downed power line and grass fires.... more »

• Pikes Peak YMCA names new CEO

  May 21, 2010 10:26 AM

  The Pikes Peak YMCA named Dan Dummermuth as its next CEO. He'll replace Merv Bennett. Over the next eight months Dummermuth will serve as CEO Designate. Bennett and the Board of Directors will oversee the transition. Dummermuth has served as Senior Vice- President of Operations at the YMCA... more »

• Academy Band to perform "Home of the Brave"

  May 10, 2010 5:08 PM

  The U.S. Air Force Academy Band will perform Tuesday night at the Pikes Peak Center at 7:30 p.m. The concert is called Home of the Brave. The concert will honor all uniformed men and women serving in the armed forces, plus a salute to veterans. The band is... more »