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• Southern Colorado hunger gap remains wide Play Video

  May 1, 2012 7:27 PM

  166,790 people in southern Colorado aren't sure where their next meal is coming from; that's according to a national study from a group called Feeding America. The group says these people are food insecure; they took a national look as well as a county-by-county perspective. At Care and... more »

• Southern Colorado hunger gap remains wide

  May 1, 2012 12:24 PM

  A recent report says 166,790 people in southern Colorado are food insecure, meaning they don't know where their next meal will come from. Feeding America released a national research report, also looking at county and congressional districts for the entire nation. This is the second year for the "Map... more »

• Undercover Sting: clerks stealing winning lottery tickets Play Video

  April 27, 2012 12:42 AM

  Imagine winning the lottery ,but never knowing because the store clerk pocketed the ticket for themselves. In a News 5 exclusive investigation, Colorado lottery investigators took us along on one of their compliance check stings to catch the clerks in the act. For three days from store to... 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 »

• Several local leap year babies born today in Southern Colorado

  February 29, 2012 8:29 PM

  February 29th only comes around once every four years making it very special for those born in a leap year! Many more babies were born today in Southern Colorado. We caught up with one family that had twins. Abigail and Hannah were born this morning at Penrose-St.Francis Medical Center to... 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 »

• VA wait times too much for local vet Play Video

  December 13, 2011 7:50 PM

  "I am so blessed that this woman stuck with me; I mean I've put her through the test," says Don Dupuis, a Vietnam veteran. He says it's the 40-plus years of P.T.S.D. he's had since coming home from war. "Something wasn't right; I just didn't know what it was,"... more »

• 9/11 Events in Southern Colorado

  September 9, 2011 6:24 AM

  September 11th Events 10th Anniversary Commemoration Sunday 8 a.m. America the Beautiful Park Colorado Springs Free 9/11 Motorcycle Tribute Sunday 9 a.m. DAV Hall Colorado Springs $15 per Bike, $5 per Passenger 9/11 Never Forget Project Flag Display Sunday 7 a.m. - 12 p.m. CC Wornor Campus... more »

• Fire bans continue despite wet weather

  July 10, 2011 4:20 PM

  Despite the recent rain and humidity, the fire danger remains high in Southern Colorado. Fire bans are still in place in both Colorado Springs and unincorporated El Paso County. Captain Jesse Ortiz with the Colorado Springs Fire Department says all of the the moisture is helping, but one or... more »

• Calmer weather helps fire fight in southern Colo.

  June 18, 2011 7:15 PM

  DENVER (AP) - Firefighters are working to contain a seven square mile wildfire burning in the southern Colorado mountains ahead of hot, dry, windy weather returning this weekend. Calmer weather throughout most of the day Saturday helped some 550 firefighters trying to contain the on the blaze. However, fire... more »

• Thomas the Tank Engine steams into Durango

  May 17, 2011 11:19 AM

  That cheeky blue steam engine, Thomas the Tank Engine is rolling into Southern Colorado this summer and he's inviting junior engineers to join him for a train ride. The Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad will host A Day Out With Thomas TM : Leader of the Track Tour... more »

• The flurries are flying Play Video

  May 11, 2011 7:56 AM

  A spring snow storm brought a mix of rain and snow to communities across Southern Colorado Wednesday morning. Rain, snow and thunder are expected throughout the day with the heaviest snow falling in the mountains and higher elevations. Despite the storm, the National Weather Service says we still need... more »

• Rock slide clean up to take "a couple days" Play Video

  February 15, 2011 5:08 PM

  A specialized team of mountaineers are in western Fremont County scaling a cliff-side in with ropes and pulleys to remove loose rocks at the site of a massive rock slide from Monday. The slide happened about two miles west of the town of Cotopaxi and is estimated to be... more »

• Facebook makes us more sociable Play Video

  January 30, 2011 11:33 AM

  A study from the University of Texas seems to indicate that Facebook makes us more sociable. According to the study of 900 current and recent graduates, the social network gives people chances to show friendship and community in new ways. Of those surveyed, 47 percent say Facebook is... more »

• Air Force faces more opposition to low flights

  October 11, 2010 11:46 AM

  An Air Force plan to designate a low-level flight training route across northern New Mexico and southern Colorado may get another New Mexico opponent this week. Santa Fe County Commission Chairman Harry Montoya says he's introducing a resolution opposing the proposal at Tuesday's meeting. If the proposal passes, the... more »

• Southern Colorado Out-of-State College Fair today

  October 4, 2010 11:17 AM

  More than 150 out-of-state colleges will have representatives at the Southern Colorado Out-of-State College Fair, this evening, October 4, 6-8 p.m. It will be held at the Phil Long Expo Center, 1515 Auto Mall Loop. The college fair is intended for all students in 11th and 12th grade, from... more »

• Tarantulas on the crawl Play Video

  September 26, 2010 10:30 PM

  This story will probably make your skin crawl. Tarantulas are on the prowl. If you live in Pueblo, Southeast Colorado, or Fremont County, you might have already seen one. The males are looking for females to mate. So last week, we went out to find them. It only took... more »

• Hunger growing in Southern Colorado

  September 26, 2010 7:47 PM

  Southern Colorado's hungry are getting hungrier. Groups like Care and Share give out millions of pounds of food a year, but keep having to find millions more. "In 2 years we've moved from 11 million to 18.5," says Deborah Tuck, C.E.O. of the food bank. They supply local... more »

• DEA, local authorities combine for Prescription Take Back

  September 24, 2010 5:04 PM

  The U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency is teaming up with local law enforcement agencies across the country Saturday for a first-of-its-kind event to help people safely dispose of unused or expired medications. The free event is called the Prescription Drug Take Back Initiative and it runs from 10 a.m. to... more »

• Southern Colorado races for the cure

  September 12, 2010 4:02 PM

  Thousands of runners and walkers all clad in white and pink t-shirts put their feet and the pocket books forward in the fight against breast cancer Sunday at the Garden of the Gods. An estimated 7,000 people took part in the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure. "It's... more »

• Pinon Canyon open house today

  August 5, 2010 9:47 AM

  Fort Carson soldiers will host an open house today at Pinon Canyon Maneuver Site in southern Colorado, beginning at 11 am. The open house will follow a simulated convoy attack exercise by soldiers from the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division. The open house will include a display... more »

• Pinon Canyon Maneuver site open to the public Thursday

  August 4, 2010 10:52 AM

  Fort Carson soldiers will host an open house at Pinon Canyon Maneuver Site in southern Colorado Thursday, beginning at 11 am. The open house will follow a simulated convoy attack exercise by soldiers from the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division. The open house will include a display... more »

• Hundreds of jobs available at Pueblo job fair

  July 22, 2010 9:53 AM

  A major job fair is being held today at the Pueblo Convention Center. A total of 36 companies, temp agencies and other organizations are expected to take part. Vestas needs to hire 182 workers at its wind turbine factory in Pueblo. Open positions: welders, plasma cutters, painters and assemblers.... more »

• Southern Colorado snowpack above normal

  April 5, 2010 6:04 PM

  Southern Colorado water managers got a boost Monday when the April snowpack measurement numbers were released--the Arkansas River basin is at 109-percent of normal. The Rio Grande and San Juan/Animas/Dolores basins are also above 100-percent of normal. The new stats are no surprise in Pueblo, where the reservoir is... more »

• More immunizations available at Citadel Mall

  April 5, 2010 5:37 PM

  It's official--Southern Colorado residents like the convenience of getting immunizations at the Citadel Mall in Colorado Springs. The H1N1 swine flu vaccine has been available since last year. Beginning Friday, April 16, three vaccinations will be available at The Citadel. The new immunizations are pneumococcal disease and herpes zoster... more »

• Generous Coloradans continue to pour into Haiti

  March 20, 2010 8:03 PM

  The generous people of Southern Colorado continue to support the people of Haiti. On Saturday, close to 100 people met at Glen Eyrie in Colorado Springs for a Haiti benefit, including music, entertainment, and speeches about the poverty-stricken country. Waddell and Reed Financial Advisors and Compassion International teamed up... more »

• Shhhh! Special surprise in store for a special soldier Play Video

  March 20, 2010 7:54 PM

  There's a big surprise coming up in Southern Colorado. A soldier is getting an extra special "thanks" for his service. News First 5 is only giving out some of the story now, in order to hopefully keep the surprise, well, a surprise. The story of this soldier and his... more »

• Springs, Pueblo partner to improve economy Play Video

  March 2, 2010 2:31 PM

  Economic leaders in Pueblo and Colorado Springs say they're willing to work together to bring more jobs and economic growth to Colorado. The Greater Colorado Springs Economic Development Corporation, the Greater Pueblo Chamber of Commerce, and the Pueblo Economic Development Corporation are now part of a group of business partners... more »

• Squaring off for November Play Video

  February 6, 2010 7:58 PM

  One of the larger races in the elections this November is for the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Michael Bennet. Candidates for the seat met Saturday afternoon. The Ute Pass Cultural Center in Woodland Park was standing room only. Although it had the look of a debate, it... more »

• No charges in Colorado Amtrak threat

  February 3, 2010 3:44 PM

  Prosecutors in Otero County say they won't pursue charges against an ex-convict accused of making a threat against an Amtrak train. Authorities say further investigation revealed the man displayed no bizarre behavior or even made a threat. Ojore Nuru Lutalo, 64, of Elizabeth, N.J., was arrested Jan. 26... more »

• Pueblo doctor returns from Haiti. Play Video

  February 1, 2010 9:37 PM

  Pueblo surgeon Dr. Jim Smith is no stranger to Haiti. The past few years he has traveled there as part of medical relief efforts. After the recent earthquake he and a team of medical staff headed to the torn country to help heal the injured. "When I first hit the... more »

• Federal budget includes funding for VA cemetery

  February 1, 2010 7:11 PM

  After years of work, Southern Colorado finally appears to be in line for a National Cemetery. Rep. Doug Lamborn, who represents Colorado Springs, announced that the funding is in the bill sent to Congress by President Barack Obama. "This shows a firm commitment from the Secretary of Veterans... more »

• Study: Digital mammography uses less radiation

  January 29, 2010 1:10 PM

  Radiation exposure from digital mammography appears to be much lower than conventional film mammography. The latest digital mammographic imaging screening trial examined data from about 5,000 women. Researchers say the radiation dose from digital imaging was about 22-percent lower, on average, than film mammography. Both methods are similar... more »

• Amtrak passenger detained in Colorado for threats

  January 29, 2010 10:12 AM

  An Amtrak passenger who alarmed fellow passengers by talking about terrorist threats was pulled from the train and is being held in Colorado. Ojore Nuru Lutalo, 64, was arrested Tuesday on an Amtrak passage from Los Angeles to Chicago. Passengers on the train alerted authorities after hearing the man... more »

• Economy grows at 5.7 percent pace

  January 29, 2010 9:44 AM

  The economy grew for a second straight quarter from October through December, posting a 5.7 percent annual rate, the fastest pace since the third quarter of 2003. The Commerce Department report is the strongest evidence to date that the worst recession since the 1930s ended last year, though an... more »

• Local reaction to State of the Union address

  January 28, 2010 8:51 AM

  Local republicans and democrats gathered at viewing parties around the region to watch the President's State of the Union speech. The largest republican gathering in Southern Colorado was at Mr. Biggs in Colorado Springs. Roughly 100 people showed up to hear the speech and many made it clear they... more »

• Colorado Springs man assessing Haitian rubble Play Video

  January 23, 2010 7:13 PM

  Compassion International member Tim Glenn left Colorado Spring this week, and is walking through the streets of Haiti trying help earthquake victims. In an already impoverished country, the people must start over from scratch. "It's just absolute devastation. You can't walk anywhere in Port Au Prince without passing buildings that... more »

• Free health screenings for Old North End Play Video

  January 23, 2010 6:58 PM

  Instead of neighborhood watch, you might call it neighborhood health-watch. More than 200 people in the old north end neighborhood are partnering up with a local hospital to see how healthy they are. It's all part of the Healthy Neighborhood Project run by the Penrose - Saint Francis Health System.... more »

• Violence among homeless on the rise

  January 19, 2010 11:46 PM

  It's an emerging problem in the already muddy waters of the no-camping ordinance debate. There's been a recent rash of violence among the homeless population. "The problem is becoming more and more obvious to the community." says Bob Holmes, a homeless advocate with Homeward Pikes Peak. "We do hear that... more »

• Springs Organization Flooded With Adoption Calls Play Video

  January 19, 2010 12:11 AM

  The God's Littlest Angels office is a busy one these days. "Phones are ringing off the hook." says Jean Bell, "We can't keep up with the calls." People from all over the country are calling, looking to adopt a Haitian child. On Monday, the U-S and Haitian governments agreed to... more »

• Springs Parents Search for Hope in Haiti Play Video

  January 17, 2010 11:48 PM

  During worship service, members of the Mountain Springs Church pray over one another. Many of these families are adopting kids from Haiti. When the earth quake hit the country their children's orphanage was one of the hardest hit leaving it open to looting. "Since the majority of the orphanage walls... more »

• Search continues for Colorado Springs man in Haiti

  January 17, 2010 11:23 PM

  Search efforts continue for a missing Colorado Springs photographer in Haiti. David Hames was shooting a documentary on Haiti when the earthquake hit. Since then he has not been found or heard from. Sunday afternoon Vanguard Church in Colorado Springs gathered to offer their support for the Hames family. They... more »

• Former Homeless Man Defies All Odds Play Video

  January 14, 2010 12:08 AM

  It's no secret many of the homeless living in Colorado Springs have problems with drugs and alcohol. With the vote on the no-camping ordinance looming the question raised now is how and when can they find help? Homeless advocate Bob Holmes says it's a very personal decision. "They reach a... more »

• "Tent City" getting worse by the day Play Video

  January 13, 2010 12:26 AM

  It's a part of our community some would rather not talk about; the homeless camps along the creek beds. While it's never been a very clean community, the problem is getting worse as those camps grow. It's some of the most unsanitary conditions one could ever imagine. With the vote... more »

• Robbery Rates May Surprise You Play Video

  January 12, 2010 12:43 AM

  Just after 3:30 Monday police get a call. A credit union off Centennial and 30th has just been robbed at gunpoint by two men. It seems a scene like this is becoming routine. One look at the police blotter makes it evident; there have been 14 robberies already in 2010.... more »

• Travelers cautiously confident at airport

  January 9, 2010 11:46 PM

  Even in the midst of yesterday's emergency landing in Colorado Springs, it's still business as usual at the airport. Most passengers are thinking about what could happen. "You first of all pray it never happens to you but again there's a certain amount of confidence that you have in the... more »

• Proposed Legislation Could Bring More Movies to Colorado Play Video

  January 5, 2010 8:34 PM

  Newly proposed legislation could provide a boost to the Colorado film making industry. On Tuesday morning, Governor Ritter announced legislation that would make the states current film incentive program less restrictive and also create new jobs. Pete Schuermann, an Emmy award winning director says it's time Colorado steps up to... more »

• US Air done in Colorado Springs

  January 3, 2010 11:05 PM

  Sunday night the last US Airways flight out of Colorado Springs departed for Phoenix. Reaction from those who fly came quick. "It's going to be a pain having to use the other airlines," says Andrew Washington. His kids routinely fly US Air out of Colorado Springs. "My son flies from... more »

• Morning show content producer - KOAA TV

  December 31, 2009 12:32 PM

  KOAA-TV News First 5, the NBC Affiliate in Southern Colorado is looking for an experienced, aggressive, creative producer with a positive attitude. Must be able to multitask, perform under pressure and make quick decisions under intense deadlines. Passion for breaking news and clear, concise storytelling a must. Understanding of... more »

• Downtown Violence Becoming Routine Play Video

  December 28, 2009 7:42 PM

  Downtown Colorado Springs is usually a bustling area of commerce and activity on any given weekday. But on weekends it seems there's been a change when night falls. "Through July we've had over 900 calls for service in that downtown area that have resulted in about 192 case reports for... more »

• 3 Men Shot in Front of Springs Strip Club

  December 27, 2009 12:41 AM

  Early Saturday morning gun shots rang out in the parking lot of the Golden Cue Strip Club and Pool Hall. Police say the shooting occurred just after closing time around 2 a.m. "One of our officers was able to stop a car that looked like it was leaving quickly." explains... more »

• Gusty winds on Christmas Eve

  December 24, 2009 9:53 PM

  Gusty winds and cool temperatures were all part of the Christmas Eve weather picture in southern Colorado. Here's a selection of some of the stronger blasts. 33 mph Colorado Springs Airport 37 mph Pueblo Airport 62 mph Monarch Pass 46 mph Falcon 41 mph Briargate 39... more »