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Security Fire asking for staffing help Play Video
October 16, 2012 8:10 PM
Thursday, October 4th, a fire started in a Widefield home on Cielo Vista Drive. The Security Fire Department gets the call first; they send out two trucks, with one person on each. "Probably 99 percent of the time it goes out with one person," says Security Fire Chief... more » -
Post Office open again
October 15, 2012 2:06 PM
The Post Office on Kittery Dr. in Security-Widefield is open again. A suspicious package with white powder coming out of it caused the Post Office to be evacuated and closed as a precaution. The white powder was found and is being analyzed. more » -
School to retire uniform of local 'Trotter
February 24, 2012 8:40 PM
When the Harlem Globetrotters roll into town next week, it'll be a homecoming for one of their teammates. Fatima Maddox, who goes by the name TNT , is a 2003 Graduate of Mesa Ridge High School. She is only the ninth female team member ever in Globetrotters history. Her... more » -
Serving those who serve Play Video
November 21, 2011 5:52 PM
It's hard to picture America's fighting men and women struggling so much financially as to not be able to afford a proper Thanksgiving dinner, but it happens. Meeting that need is a priority for Carey Adams, director of Gods Pantry Ministries in Fountain. She and about two dozen volunteers set... more » -
Local pantry feeds soldiers and wounded warriors
November 21, 2011 12:19 PM
God's Pantry Food Bank in Fountain will be donating over 5 dozen holiday food boxes to local soldiers and wounded warriors today as part of their mission to feed families in the Fountain Valley area. Another 150 food boxes will be distributed to homes in Fountain, Widefield, Security and the... more » -
Pressure problems keeping taps dry in Widefield Play Video
November 4, 2011 4:11 PM
The Widefield Water and Sanitation District is having trouble building up enough water pressure in its system to restore service to about 400 customers who have been without water since midnight. District Manager Steve Wilson says a damaged water main near Fontaine and Grinnell has been repaired, but high... more » -
House cleared, suspect at large
November 3, 2011 6:26 PM
Authorities say the house at the center of a suspected standoff was clear, their suspect is now at large. Authorities say Josh Mueller, 26, should not be contacted if you see him, but call police. He's described as 5'10". He's wanted out of Park County for motor vehicle theft.... more » -
Standoff suspect may not be in house, police asking for help
November 3, 2011 5:36 PM
Authorities say Josh Mueller, 26, may or may not be in house surrounded by police. He's described as 5'10" wanted out of Park County for motor vehicle theft He was last spotted at the house wearing a blue shirt, blue shorts and tennis shoes. Three others were arrested at the... more » -
Hit on stolen car leads to standoff in Widefield
November 3, 2011 4:47 PM
El Paso County Sheriffs Office officials say they're trying to contact a fourth suspect in a stolen car case. They say they have already arrested three people at a Fountain area home near Harding and Ocean and they're trying to arrest the fourth suspect. Authorities say they got a hit... more » -
Police ordering people to leave Fountain area house, bomb squad on the way
November 3, 2011 4:36 PM
The bomb squad is on their way to a breaking news situation near Harding and Ocean in Widefield. We hearing orders from police in the background saying "come out of the house now." Stay with News 5 for updates. more » -
Soldier arrested on child sex exploitation charge
August 31, 2011 6:16 PM
WIDEFIELD, Colo. (AP) - A Fort Carson soldier has been arrested on suspicion of sexual exploitation of a child, and police say they later found a grenade in his Widefield home. The Denver Post reports 47-year-old Sgt. 1st Class Radoslaw Szczepanski was arrested Tuesday. It's not clear whether he... more » -
Reports of another sewage backup in Widefield
June 25, 2011 11:42 AM
We're getting reports of another raw sewage backup in the Widefield area. A similar incident happened just over a month ago on Widefield Blvd. We have a crew heading to Widefield and will have more details on News First 5 at 5:30. more » -
Widefield still not sure what caused sewer backup
May 23, 2011 5:53 PM
Neighbors in Widefield are still cleaning out their basements after a sewer leak this weekend. The City of Widefield is saying they still don't know what cause sewage to back up into eight homes along Widefield Boulevard on Friday. City officials say they had people responding to clean... more » -
Widefield residents upset over sewage flood
May 22, 2011 11:38 PM
Widefield residents are up in arms after a sewage backup flooded several homes along Widefield Boulevard on Friday. "I walked by (my basement door) and I thought something aint right. So then I opened up the door to the steps and just looked down to the bottom and you... more » -
Sewage cleanup continues in Widefield
May 22, 2011 6:31 PM
Residents in one Widefield neighborhood are still up in arms after a sewage backup flooded homes on Friday. We spoke with one man and took a look at his basement. We'll have more on News First 5 at 5:30. more » -
Fire damages home in Widefield
April 8, 2011 2:08 PM
Fire forced a family out of its home overnight in Widefield. It happened on Song Bird Drive. The fire apparently started on the deck of the home and did more than $150,000 in damage. more » -
Widefield swimmer is selected "Athlete of the Week"
January 20, 2011 1:07 AM
For this first time this high school year a swimmer has been named the "Loaf ‘N Jug High School Athlete of the Week." Congratulations to senior Chelsea Lowder from Widefield High School. Chelsea is a four-year varsity swimmer and has taken first place in all of her individual events... more » -
Colorado man dies in Washington apartment fire
January 2, 2011 6:17 PM
The man who died in a Redmond, Washington, apartment fire early Saturday morning was from the Colorado Springs area. News First 5 has learned David Thompson, 32, and his four young sons, Tristan (12), David (6), Laviticus (4) and Wyatt (2), died in the fire at the Sammamish Ridge... more » -
Pipe bomb scare in Security Widefield area
December 11, 2010 11:16 PM
It was a scary and possibly deadly situation in Widefield Saturday morning. What appeared to be a pipe bomb was found in a neighborhood just off Mesa Ridge Parkway. "At 10:32 this morning we received a call from a citizen that they had found what appeared to be an explosive... more » -
Jurors deliberate murder case against grandfather
November 9, 2010 2:26 PM
A jury will now decide the fate of a Widefield man accused of sexually assaulting and then killing his infant grandson. Jurors heard closing arguments this morning in the case against Willie Allmon, 52, who is charged with first degree murder, second degree murder, sexual assault on a child... more » -
Update: Jury now deliberating in baby death case
November 9, 2010 9:41 AM
A jury of nine men and 3 women will now decide the fate of a Widefield man accused of sexually assaulting and then killing his infant grandson. Jurors heard closing arguments this morning in the case against Willie Allmon, 52, who is charged with first degree murder, second degree... more » -
Local goods available year round at indoor market
October 11, 2010 5:55 PM
With the end of warm weather comes the end of local farmer's markets, with one exception. A new market in El Paso County has moved indoors, making it easy to find local goods year round. Everything from food to arts and crafts is available at the Consolidated Marketplace, in the... more » -
5 car crash in Widefield
July 28, 2010 2:07 AM
State patrol has reported a a five car crash in Widefield. It occurred on Fontaine Blvd. near Drury Lane. It closed lanes of traffic for a while, but they are currently back open. No injuries have been reported. more » -
Widefield opens new splash park
May 11, 2010 3:13 PM
Lucky kids! The Widefield Community Center has a brand new splash park. They're holding a grand opening Saturday, May 15, from 2-5 p.m. There will be free swimming all afternoon; cake, ice cream and popcorn will be served at the ribbon-cutting ceremony. Acappella group "The Poor Boys" will perform... more » -
Water pipe break closes Security preschool
February 18, 2010 12:08 PM
A water pipe break at S.A. Wilson School in Security has forced the closure of some school programs. Afternoon preschool has been canceled Thursday as well as afternoon Head Start. Friday Head Start at S.A. Wilson will also be canceled. This school is part of the Widefield District... more » -
Deputies: Father admitted killing son
November 30, 2009 12:24 AM
Thanksgiving, it's a holiday known for family traditions. That came to horrifying halt Thursday when El Paso County Sheriff's Deputies say 76 year old Aylais Oliver shot and killed his son, 49 year old Keith at Oliver's home near the Widefield / Security area. According to the arrest affidavit,... more »
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