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• Harvest Walk and Fun Run raise money for PDI to help those who are disabled

  October 13, 2012 7:14 PM

  Hundreds of people laced up their walking shoes to help others in Pueblo! Today marked the fourth annual Harvest Walk for Pueblo Diversified Industries, also known as PDI. You could walk around the track at CSU-Pueblo or go for a fun run around the campus for the cause. All money... more »

• Runners, walkers, and bikers help Pueblo's Child Advocacy Center

  September 30, 2012 2:21 PM

  More than one hundred people walk, run, and bike for a good cause! Runners and walkers enjoyed a 5K out at the airport in Pueblo. While bikers took to a 38 mile course. It all benefits Pueblo's Child Advocacy Center. "You know I really like to see the... more »

• Ghosts walk the streets of Pueblo and you can hear their stories Play Video

  September 30, 2012 2:17 PM

  We're about a month away from Halloween, but ghosts have already descended on downtown Pueblo. We went along on the Ghost Walk, where we found out you learn as you have fun diving into the past. Ghosts walk the streets of Pueblo with ten different stories to tell, all tied... more »

• Hundreds of walking feet help benefit the Alzheimer's Association

  September 8, 2012 2:06 PM

  Hundreds put on their walking shoes for a great cause! A 5K was held this morning at Pueblo Community College to benefit the Alzheimer's Association. In Colorado, 72,000 people have the disease, and that's expected to grow to 140,000 by 2025. All the funds raised at today's event go... more »

• Zombie walk in Kentucky attracts a lot of undead fans

  August 29, 2012 7:11 PM

  It's a creepy and kind of gross event, but zombie enthusiasts love it! There are zombie walks all over the world, but one in Louisville, Kentucky is dubbed the largest. All you have to do is dress like a zombie, show up, and act the part. Louisville's walk officially gets... more »

• Pueblo gets $15 million tourism grant

  May 18, 2012 5:31 PM

  The City of Pueblo will receive $14.8 million from a state tourism grant program. That was announced this afternoon in Denver. Pueblo had asked for $34 million to help pay for a major expansion project at the Pueblo Riverwalk including an expanded convention center, an aquatics center and a... more »

• 2 men trekking the country run into each other randomly

  March 7, 2012 8:16 AM

  FRANKLIN, La. (AP) - Two men walking across country from opposite coasts ran into each other in south Louisiana. The Morgan City Daily Review reports that 23-year-old Andrew Forsthoefel of Chadds Ford, Pa., and 36-year-old George Throop of Vancouver, Wash., met Sunday in Franklin and continued their walks Monday. Forsthoeful... more »

• Come and walk with News 5 to end Alzheimer's

  September 16, 2011 10:43 PM

  Come join News 5 as we go live from America the Beautiful Park for the Alzheimer's Associations 17th annual 5K walk. This year the walk is titled: Walk to End Alzheimer's. This year, organizers are expecting around 1200 people to come out and help stop out this disease. Check-in... more »

• Stepping closer to a cure

  September 10, 2011 4:11 PM

  An estimated 1,500 people laced up their sneakers and hit the trails near America the Beautiful Park Saturday morning to help fight juvenile diabetes. The walk is one of the biggest fundraisers of the year for the Colorado Springs branch of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Events Coordinators Lauren... more »

• The 2011 Walk MS is underway in Monument Valley Park

  May 7, 2011 12:25 PM

  The Walk MS event kicked off early this morning with registration opening at 7:30 a.m. Hundreds of people flocked to Monument Valley Park to participate. News First 5's, Rob Quirk, kicked off the event with opening remarks. Adults, kids, dogs were among the hoards walking in either the... more »

• Pub, pilates studio coming to Pueblo riverwalk

  October 13, 2010 2:23 PM

  An old pub in Bessemer is coming back to life on Pueblo's riverwalk. Muggsy's Inn is just one of the tenants of a new $2.5 million building under construction right now on the riverwalk. The Eco Walk Building will be located on lot 4 next to Angelo's Pizza parlor and... more »

• PawtoberFest this weekend

  October 7, 2010 6:55 PM

  Don't forget this weekend's big pet event... PawtoberFest! It's the Human Society of the Pikes Peak Region's big fall fundraiser! It all kicks off at 9 a.m. with a 5k Fun Run and Walk that begins and ends at America the Beautiful Park. After that, you can bring your... more »

• Men 'walk a mile in her shoes' for YWCA

  October 1, 2010 7:37 PM

  Some men in Pueblo pushed their comfort levels the max to take a stand against domestic violence. On Friday, the YWCA of Pueblo held it's second annual "Walk a mile in her shoes" event. Men traded their tennis shoes for flip flops or heels and walked around the riverwalk. The... more »

• Oscar-winning actress Patricia Neal dead at 84

  August 9, 2010 9:30 AM

  Family members say actress Patricia Neal has died at her Massachusetts home at the age of 84. She'd had lung cancer -- which her family says she fought with "grace" and "stubbornness." Less than two years after she won an Oscar for her role in "Hud," Neal suffered a... more »

• Cancer fundraiser Saturday in Canon City

  June 11, 2010 1:10 PM

  The Orchard of Hope in Canon City expects as many as 500 people to walk to raise awareness and money for those who have cancer. The walk starts at 10 a.m. in Veteran's Park at the west end of Canon City on Highway 50. After the walk lunch will... more »

• Elephants take to the strees in Colorado Springs

  June 8, 2010 10:52 AM

  The Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus is coming to town, and that means some streets in Colorado Springs will be pretty wild this morning. The circus' train is scheduled to arrive around 11:30 and the walk will begin near Fort Carson's Gate 4. The animals will make... more »

• Colorado Springs gets federal grants

  March 25, 2010 10:48 AM

  The City of Colorado Springs has been awarded three federal grants totaling almost $600,000. The money will be used for projects that will help local school children walk and bicycle safely to school. Three projects will be completed with the funds: 1. S. Circle Drive Sidewalk Improvements Phase... more »

• Man found dead in Pueblo River Walk

  February 19, 2010 3:16 PM

  Pueblo Police are investigating the death of a man found in the Pueblo River Walk this afternoon. The man shows no obvious signs of injury. He's believed to be in his mid to late 40s. Deputy Police Chief John Ercul says an autopsy will be performed to determine the cause... more »

• Hundreds compete in Pueblo turkey race

  November 26, 2009 12:09 PM

  Hundreds spent Thanksgiving morning burning off calories. The YMCA held its first ever Turkey Trot in Pueblo. More than 300 people took part in the 5-mile run or walk. From 3-year olds to seniors, people of all ages took part in the event. The YMCA of Pueblo says its goal... more »

• Enjoy Wednesday's weather with a walk in the Park

  November 10, 2009 11:39 AM

  Have you seen the forecast for Wednesday--the First Alert team is promising amazing weather! What better way to enjoy it than a walk in the Park. The most gorgeous city park in America, Garden of the Gods, is hosting a free wildlife walk 4:30 - 6 p.m. It will... more »

• Stress-buster hike this weekend in Colorado Springs

  September 24, 2009 2:19 PM

  Feeling twitchy? Take a hike! If you need to eliminate some stress from your life, try the Stress-buster Hike this Saturday at Cheyenne Mountain State Park. This guided hike Saturday morning will cover 2-5 miles. Meet at Camper Services at 9 am. If you don't have an annual State... more »