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• Marines to get Osprey training at Fort Carson

  April 6, 2013 12:16 PM

  COLORADO SPRINGS- Fort Carson officials say about 40 Marines will test their skills piloting the Osprey tilt-rotor aircraft against Colorado's thin air. The Marines will begin a 10-day training cycle Tuesday using a half dozen of the aircraft from Fort Riley, Kan. The Osprey's wings have helicopter-like rotors that can... more »

• Residents give their opinions about army helicopter training in Pueblo

  March 1, 2013 11:07 PM

  Pueblo residents had a chance to sound off tonight about a proposal to use the airport for army helicopter training. It was the first of several public meetings to discuss the plan and its impact on the community. City Council is studying whether or not it's a good idea. Fort... more »

• Meeting tonight over Army helicopter training in Pueblo

  March 1, 2013 5:29 PM

  A meeting will be held tonight to discuss the possibility of the Army conducting helicopter training at Pueblo's airport. It's a chance for the public to ask questions including how much noise this would create. If you'd like to attend, it's at 5:30 this evening at Freed Middle School.... more »

• Ft. Carson training going through Jan. 21st

  January 16, 2013 8:06 PM

  News Five received numerous emails and messages from viewers, asking about the noise coming from training on the south end of Fort Carson. So we checked in with the Mountain Post. The loud "booms" was a wake up for some neighbors. Soldiers are conducting field artillery training; it's... more »

• Firefighters hold drills at Peterson Air Force Base

  January 16, 2013 4:19 PM

  COLORADO SPRINGS - The fire department at Peterson Air Force Base conducted live training exercises Wednesday afternoon on the west side of the installation. While the training is routine, smoke and flames were visible from the Powers Boulevard corridor. The base issued a news release Wednesday to calm any... more »

• Divers with the Pueblo County Sheriff's Office carve pumpkins underwater!

  October 27, 2012 7:32 PM

  Would you want to dive into Pueblo's Riverwalk when it's only 30 degrees outside? That's just what five people did today! They're with the Pueblo County Sheriff's Office Volunteer Dive Team. Each person had to go underwater, stay under, and carve a pumpkin, all while keeping up with any pieces... more »

• Echo Mountain to become training course

  August 29, 2012 2:02 PM

  IDAHO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) - The Echo Mountain ski area has been sold at auction to a company planning to turn it into a ski racing and training center. Pykkonen Capital LLC bought the property west of Denver on Tuesday and plans have the Front Range Ski Club based at... 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 »

• Elected officials learn the hard work of fire fighters

  June 2, 2012 7:00 PM

  Imagine being a fire fighter for a day! Some elected officials in Pueblo got that chance Saturday. It's the first time the International Association of Fire Fighters and The City of Pueblo Fire Department teamed up to host "Fire Ops 101." It's a fire fighting experience where elected officials... more »

• Academy's virtual shooting range proves safer, more efficient Play Video

  April 4, 2012 7:53 PM

  Cadets at the U.S. Air Force Academy now have access to improved weapons training without ever needing to fire any bullets. The Academy recently purchased a Firearms Training Simulator that mimics real life. The system uses a computer and video projector to display life sized scenes and guns that... more »

• Training at Cheyenne Mountain Airbase

  October 24, 2011 11:38 AM

  Cheyenne Mountain Air Base, formerly known as NORAD, is doing fire simulation today, large amounts of smoke will be visible in Broadmoor Bluffs area, if you are in the area and see smoke you are most likely seeing the training, but if you see flames coming from somewhere other than... more »

• Search-rescue dogs get workout in Colorado

  September 17, 2011 2:20 PM

  DENVER (AP) - Search-and-rescue dogs from seven states are going through certification evaluations at Denver International Airport. The dogs will be tested on a series of rubble piles simulating collapsed buildings and other scenarios. The tests began Saturday and end Sunday. Colorado Urban Search and Rescue Task Force... more »

• Air Force revises low-level training plans

  September 10, 2011 3:19 PM

  CANNON AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. (AP) - The Air Force says it has determined that its controversial proposal for flying low-level night-time training flights over New Mexico and Colorado would have no significant impact on the environment. But it has made some adjustments to its proposed fly-zones. A new... more »

• Pinon Canyon preservation meeting in Pueblo

  July 15, 2011 6:28 AM

  PUEBLO, Colo. (AP) - A public meeting on a request to protect Fort Carson and its Pinon Canyon training area from mineral development for 15 more years is scheduled in Pueblo next month. About eight square miles of surface public lands and 221 square miles of subsurface federal minerals... more »

• U.S. Open volunteers get training

  June 11, 2011 7:58 PM

  Calling all golf fanatics who would like to lend a helping hand at the 2011 U.S. Women's Open. Volunteers for next month's event came to the Broadmoor Hotel today for their orientation.Approximately three thousand volunteers help with the event. The majority of the spots are filled, but a few are... more »

• Search dogs training in Pueblo

  May 22, 2011 6:24 PM

  PUEBLO, Colo. (AP) - Search and rescue dogs from across Colorado will be training this weekend at Lake Pueblo state Park. Ten search teams will practice water search skills while divers from the Pueblo County Sheriff's Office Emergency Services Bureau will take turns being mock victims. Officers will use a... more »

• Texas firefighter grants missed fire-prone areas

  April 24, 2011 4:19 PM

  DALLAS (AP) - A state review has found that some Texas counties scorched by this month's out-of-control wildfires got only a small portion of the more than $128 million the state doled out to volunteer fire departments for training and equipment in the past decade. The Texas Sunset Advisory... more »

• State Patrol wants motorcycle riders to get training

  April 17, 2011 10:28 PM

  The Colorado Department of Transportation and the Colorado State Patrol are encouraging motorcycle riders to get professional training before they hit the road. CDOT and CSP point to certain statistics that show lack of training among motorcycle riders causes many motorcycle fatalities. Supporting statistics from the Colorado State... more »

• CSP: Lack of training causes many fatal motorcycle crashes

  April 17, 2011 7:12 PM

  The Colorado Department of Transportation and the Colorado State Patrol are encouraging motorcycle riders to get professional training before they hit the road. CDOT and CSP point to certain statistics that show lack of training among motorcycle riders causes many motorcycle fatalities. 1. Motorcycle riders accounted for 18%... more »

• Ice dive scheduled this weekend

  February 24, 2011 1:19 PM

  The annual Pueblo County Sheriff's Office Ice Dive will happen Saturday at 10 a.m. at Lake San Isabel. The Ice Dive normally happens each year on January 1. This year it was postponed because the ice hadn't gotten thick enough. Divers will cut a whole in the lake... more »

• Pueblo Airport gets award

  February 11, 2011 2:44 PM

  The American Association of Airport Executives has announced that 39 airports have earned an award for training, including Pueblo's Memorial Airport. The 2010 award winners are: • Austin-Bergstrom International Airport • Bellingham International Airport • Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport • Blue Grass Airport • Centennial Airport • Charlotte County Airport • Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport Authority • Daytona Beach International... more »

• Construction begins on space training facility

  December 10, 2010 7:24 PM

  Construction began today on a $14 million facility at Peterson Air Force Base for the Air Force Space Command's new Space Education and Training Center. The building will be complete in 2012. "As the host command...we look forward to jointly preparing today's warrior Airmen in the realm of... more »

• New training urged for teachers

  November 16, 2010 2:00 PM

  A national panel composed of education experts and critics calls for teacher education to be "turned upside down" by revamping programs to place "clinical practice" at the center of teacher preparation, not unlike the medical profession. That and other sweeping recommendations are included by a Blue Ribbon Panel on... more »

• Green job training grants announced

  November 9, 2010 1:04 PM

  The Pikes Peak Workforce Center and the State Energy Sector Partnership Tuesday announced that companies in the energy efficient or renewable energy fields may be eligible for training scholarships. The scholarships are competitive in nature, but each company may receive up to $15,000 to train current workers. The... more »

• Sheriff's Office to offer emergency training for volunteers

  October 21, 2010 2:09 PM

  The El Paso County Sheriff's Office will offer training to groups of citizens who may wish to help others during an emergency. Called Community Emergency Response Team training, would be helpful during a major disaster. Trained individuals would be able to aid law enforcement, fire fighters and other branches... more »

• Crisis negotiation training brings agencies together

  October 13, 2010 7:24 PM

  Law enforcement agencies teamed up in Pueblo Wednesday for training in crisis negotiations. The training took place at the Colorado State Fairgrounds. In one scenario SWAT teams and communication workers responded to a mock hostage situation. The training brought together the Colorado Department of Corrections, Pueblo Police and the Pueblo... more »

• Low level Air Force flights still up in the air

  September 29, 2010 9:29 AM

  The U.S. Air Force is giving people more time to comment on a proposal that would establish areas in southern Colorado and northern New Mexico for low-altitude training flights. The Air Force initially asked that comments be received by Oct. 4. That has been pushed back to Nov. 15... more »

• Nursing grant comes to CSU-Pueblo

  September 27, 2010 5:06 PM

  The Nursing Department at Colorado State University-Pueblo's has received a grant of nearly $400,000 to provide the latest simulation technology used to train nurses. The funds were granted by the Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration. More than half of the grant will be... more »

• Women in blue build skills at Pueblo conference

  September 21, 2010 7:26 PM

  Women in law enforcement are getting some valuable training in Pueblo this week. It's called the Rocky Mountain Women in Law Enforcement conference. On Tuesday a group of about 7 women learned how to defend themselves from an attacker with a knife. The conference aims to build their confidence and... more »

• US troops in Iraq fall below 50,000 number

  August 24, 2010 8:21 AM

  The American military says the number of US troops in Iraq has fallen below the 50,000 figure that was mandated by President Barack Obama. This is the lowest troop level in Iraq since the 2003 U.S.-led invasion. American forces in Iraq will no longer conduct what are described... more »

• Work Force Center tests you for abilities and interests

  July 23, 2010 2:00 PM

  The Pikes Peak Work Force Center will offer a class each Wednesday that might help you start a new career. It's called Career Scene Investigation, or CSI, a take-off of the popular cop investigation show. The class runs Wednesdays from 1:30 to 3:30 and includes hands on tools to... more »

• Search to resume for F-16 fuel tanks

  July 23, 2010 8:37 AM

  The Colorado Air National Guard will resume its search today for external fuel tanks jettisoned over open country as the pilot of an F-16 prepared to make an emergency landing in Colorado Springs. The fighter landed without incident. Maj. Nicole David says the tanks aren't dangerous but are important... more »

• Employers asked to provide training to those just out of jail

  June 3, 2010 5:41 PM

  The Women's Resource Agency is asking for local employers to provide job training opportunities to women who have been in jail. The organization, which for nearly 40 years has been helping women of all ages and situations attain and maintain financial independence, received a $100,000 contract from the Colorado... more »

• College student killed while rafting in Colorado

  May 11, 2010 12:18 PM

  A college student from Colorado has died after falling out of a raft on the Piedra River in Archuleta County. Sheriff's officials say 20-year-old Fort Lewis College student Robert Reiter, of Gypsum, was training as a river guide Friday when he fell from the raft and became trapped under... more »

• OSHA proposes $217K in Colorado fines for Postal Service

  May 11, 2010 11:07 AM

  Federal workplace safety regulators have proposed fining the U.S. Postal Service $217,000 for allegedly exposing workers at the Denver Network Distribution Center in Denver to electrical hazards. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration said Monday it issued three willful citations after it found workers tested live electrical equipment without... more »

• Large animal rescue training scheduled

  May 10, 2010 3:17 PM

  Pueblo Animal Services is hosting a Large Animal Rescue Course on May 14 and 15, at the Colorado State Fairgrounds. The purpose of this class is to educate first responders, animal control personnel and horse owners in the safe rescue of large animals from emergency situations such as trailer... more »

• Colorado National Guard group going to Afghanistan

  May 9, 2010 8:25 AM

  Colorado Army National Guard soldiers are teaming up with soldiers from Slovenia to train military forces in Afghanistan. The Army says the Colorado soldiers are leaving Monday to train in Fort Polk, La., and Germany before arriving in Afghanistan in the fall of 2010. The soldiers will receive language and... more »

• City to offer emergency training to citizens

  April 19, 2010 6:48 PM

  The City of Colorado Springs, in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, is urging citizens to take time to prepare for possible emergencies. Weather in Colorado Springs can very quickly turn dangerous with severe thunderstorms, strong winds, lightning and flooding. Some of the most severe storms in this... more »

• More soldiers and more noise for Ft. Carson?

  April 16, 2010 11:20 PM

  Since September 11th, 2001, Fort Carson has seen tremendous growth, going from nearly 15,000 soldiers to nearly 25,000. More growth is anticipated down the road. As they prepare for that growth, Fort Carson brass are also preparing to step on some toes, unintentionally. At a town hall meeting Friday... more »

• Army rolls out heavy fire power for exercise

  April 15, 2010 7:10 PM

  There was some heavy fire power on display at the ranges of Fort Carson Thursday. Multiple companies of M1 Abrams Tanks, Bradley Fighting Vehicles and ground troops associated with 1st Battalion 67th Armor Regiment all joined forces in the live fire exercise. Along with the heavy ground force, the... more »

• Soldiers never stop training

  April 15, 2010 12:12 PM

  Training never stops at Fort Carson. Reporter Andy Koen is the firing range at the Mountain Post with Chaos company, 1st Battalion 67th Armor Regiment. We'll have a report tonight on News First. more »

• DoD to resume education grants to military spouses

  March 11, 2010 1:18 PM

  The Defense Department says it will partially resume a grant program that pays for college classes and career training for military spouses, who were outraged when the program was abruptly halted last month. Tommy T. Thomas, the Defense Department official who oversees the grants, said Thursday payments will resume... more »

• This weekends Horse Expo is a must go for horse lovers

  March 9, 2010 1:56 PM

  The annual Rocky Mountain Horse Expo will take place this weekend at the National Western Complex in Denver. The event hosted by the Colorado Horse Council starts Friday, March 12th and boasts many horse experts that will cover a multitude of equine related subjects from breaking a colt to veterinary... more »

• 1 dead after car runs gate at Ariz. air base

  February 23, 2010 11:38 AM

  One man was killed and another injured after they drove a stolen car through the entrance to Luke Air Force Base in Arizona and security forces opened fire, police said. The car went through the entrance without stopping as required and security forces then used a vehicle to set... more »

• Toyota to idle 2 US assembly plants amid recalls

  February 16, 2010 11:05 AM

  Toyota says it plans to idle production at assembly plants in Texas and Kentucky while it grapples with massive recalls in the United States. Toyota spokesman Mike Goss says a plant in San Antonio, Texas, has scheduled production breaks for the weeks of March 15 and April 12. Goss says... more »

• Training to protect

  January 30, 2010 1:02 AM

  2010 will be a big year for Fort Carson. Several units are planning for deployment. Traveling in a war zone can be tough, and moving leaders can be even tougher. The Protective Services Detail team has that job and they will be leaving for Afghanistan in about a month.... more »

• Cats are trainable - and that's not a punchline

  November 10, 2009 8:33 AM

  People have low expectations of cats. Sam Connelly tells of the time that she and her cat Storm observed a Canine Good Citizen test while they were waiting for their feline agility class to start. "I'm watching the dogs and I commented to the evaluator, 'My cat can... more »

• Dog could save boy's life

  October 13, 2009 8:46 PM

  The suspense is almost too much for 5-year-old Ethan Rines. "I can't wait!" he said. Ethan and his mom, Jessie, traveled all the way from Maine to Colorado Springs to meet their new dog. They've waited for this moment for months. "He's going to go everywhere... more »

• Trend toward diaperless potty training catches on

  September 14, 2009 11:09 AM

  Potty training. It's a rite of passage for every toddler -- but what if you didn't have to wait two or three years for your baby to ditch the diapers? A trend toward "diaper-free" babies is catching on -- and there are even classes on how to do it! ... more »

• Chemical Depot tests emergency response

  September 9, 2009 2:54 PM

  Workers at the Pueblo Chemical Depot took part in a drill on Wednesday to test their response to an emergency situation. The scenario involved a multi-vehicle crash at the depot, that caused two chemical munitions to leak and dozens other to catch on fire. News First 5 got a rare... more »

• Sen. Udall at Fort Carson to discuss soldiers' training

  September 3, 2009 8:30 AM

  Sen. Mark Udall is meeting with Fort Carson military officials to discuss the role of soldiers from the base in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Udall will meet with Maj. Gen. David Perkins and other military leaders Thursday. A Udall spokeswoman says the senator and the military officials... more »