Around Town

Fun-filled events across Colorado this weekend June 5 - June 7, 2026

Central Springs

Free summer concert series kicks off at Acacia Park Bandshell every Thursday

Southeast Side

Affordable senior housing development proposed in southeast Colorado Springs

Iran War

Trump announces 'Project Freedom' will pause as US seeks final deal with Iran

Around Town

Southern Colorado restaurants busy Tuesday for Cinco de Mayo

Education

City of Pueblo working to improve safety for children who walk or bike to school

Covering Colorado

Driver who died following crash last month on East Platte Avenue identified

National Politics

Trump admin ties health aid to trade deals, raising fears over HIV treatment

Covering Colorado

Pikes Peak region celebrates local entrepreneurs at annual Small Business Bash

National

Ex-Patriots receiver Stefon Diggs found not guilty of assaulting private chef

Advocates of Accountability

Lawyers representing El Gamal family allege abuse by ICE office, DHS responds

Lutnick set to testify before House Oversight Committee on Epstein ties

Trump revives annual fitness test in US schools

Health & Wellness

Colorado measles cases rise as health officials sound alarm

Education

Colorado charter schools moving toward more local control following WARN letter

National

Some hotels say FIFA World Cup 2026 bookings are falling short of expectations

National Politics

Senate GOP eyes $1B for Trump ballroom security as part of ICE, CBP package

Entertainment

Mina Kimes to host revamped Scripps National Spelling Bee

Weather

Major winter weather blast arrives today, exits Colorado by Wednesday evening

Covering Colorado

Colorado mountain rescue teams urge preparation, safety amid late spring snow

Covering Colorado

CDOT, Xcel crews get ready as spring storm targets Colorado's Front Range

Politics

Ranchers, renewables, and a bird: The future of lesser prairie chickens in CO

Traffic

Colorado crash not seen for 30 hours leaves 2 dead, child rescued

Politics

Colorado Rep. Jason Crow introduces war powers resolution to end Iran war

Scripps News Life

Why Mother’s Day beats Valentine’s as the biggest dining holiday

Traffic

CDOT hosting open house to share Highway 24 and Judge Orr Road improvements

Pueblo

Victory Outreach Pueblo closer to finding location for outreach event

Covering Colorado

Lake Dorothy reopens after Schwachheim Fire, CPW contacting impacted hunters

Advocates of Accountability

Trump nominates Maj. Gen. Paul Moga to be next Air Force Academy superintendent

Entertainment

Met Gala guests arrive on carpet in dramatic works of art

Southeast Side

Why budget flights are hard to find at the Colorado Springs Airport

Weather

Prepare for a May snowstorm in Colorado on Tuesday into Wednesday

Covering Colorado

Southern Colorado celebrates Star Wars Day Monday

National

Trump downplays economic risks of 'mini war' with Iran

East Side

Banning Lewis Ranch's Vista Park memorial honors children lost too soon

Covering Colorado

Pueblo Transit launches Ride Pueblo app Monday to help riders

Crime

Defendant accused in Boulder firebombing attack to plead guilty to state charges

Traffic

Overnight lane closures happening this week on I-25 near Garden of the Gods Road

News5 Originals

Rotary Club of Colorado Springs calls for artists to design butterflies

Environment

Water Shortage Drought Watch issued in Cañon City, asking the public to curb use

Consumer

SNAP recipients face double blow from reforms, proposed $187 billion cut

Entertainment

Britney Spears pleads guilty to lesser 'wet reckless' charge in DUI case

Wildfire

CSFD responds to grass fire near I-25 and South Nevada Avenue

National

Rudy Giuliani is breathing on his own while hospitalized with pneumonia

America 250

Inside Marine boot camp: What recruits face in San Diego