KOAA News5 Colorado Springs and Pueblo news, traffic, and weather

Environment

Earth Day events around Colorado

Ashleigh Quintana

Covering Colorado

Motorcyclist identified following a deadly crash along Corporate Drive

Aidan Hulting

Covering Colorado

Man on scooter dies following March crash, identity released by CSPD

Aidan Hulting

National News

Covering Colorado

El Paso County Coroner's Office identifies person who died in car crash

Ashleigh Quintana

Switchbacks

Watch the Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC take on Monterey FC this Saturday

James Gavato

Crime

One person was injured in a shooting at the northside Walmart in Pueblo

Aidan Hulting
Sports

New outdoor fan experience for Nuggets and Avs home playoff games

Lauren Lennon

Covering Colorado

Paint Mines prepare for visitor season on Colorado's eastern plains

Mike Castellucci

Politics

Colorado bill would train youth coaches on concussion mental health risks

Jessica Porter

Covering Colorado

27-year-old hunter missing in Chaffee County

Kaylee Harter

Covering Colorado

Copper extends season by a week; Breck and Winter Park to close this weekend

Kaylee Harter

Crime

Wheat Ridge man arrested on 35 counts in major drug bust, Jeffco deputies say

Óscar Contreras
Crime

Two armed suspects are on the run following a downtown carjacking on Friday

Aidan Hulting

Positively Colorado

Fire Captain Don Morales retires from the Pueblo Fire Department after 35 years

Anthony Kambiss

Education

Pueblo School District 60 addressing concerns about its 'right-serving' plan

Carl Winder

Around Town

Fun-filled events across Colorado this weekend April 17 - April 19, 2026

James Gavato

Education

Rampart High School honored for its broadcast journalism program

Carl Winder

Politics

Mayor Mobolade, Chief Vasquez speak about police response times in the city

Adam Knapik
Education

West side of Pueblo getting much needed middle school this fall

Carl Winder

Weather

A blast of cold air and some snow showers arrive on Friday

Alex O'Brien

Athlete of the Week

CSU Pueblo softball chases RMAC title behind record-breaking senior duo

Dante Williams

Traffic

Marksheffel Road, north of Dublin Boulevard, to close overnight on Friday

Ashleigh Quintana

Covering Colorado

KOAA News5 wins Station of the Year for the sixth year in a row

James Gavato

Covering Colorado

Colorado Springs police, city leaders remind drivers about work zone safety

Ryan Mutch
Consumer

Local agencies warn of scammers spreading false fire mitigation information

Ashleigh Quintana

You Are Not Alone

Fort Carson soldier receives Purple Heart for heroism in Afghanistan

Ryan Mutch

Sports

Yordan Alvarez goes deep lifting the Astros past the Rockies 3-1

Kristie Rieken

Sports

What to know about the first-round matchups in the NHL's Stanley Cup playoffs

Stephen Whyno AP Sports

Weather

From fire to ice: Colorado will see high fire danger today and snow on Friday

Alan Rose

Pueblo

Lake Pueblo water levels are receding due to low snowpack

Owen Skornik-Hayes
Traffic

Southbound I-25 closures in Colorado Springs starting overnight Thursday

James Gavato

Weather

Windy conditions lead to fire danger on Thursday, before snow chances on Friday

Alex O'Brien

Covering Colorado

Colorado Springs restaurant permanently closes after 23 years in business

James Gavato

Covering Colorado

Vendors scramble to move out of Colorado Springs' Painted Tree

Noah Caplan

COLORADO STATE FAIR

Tickets for the 2026 Colorado State Fair in Pueblo now on sale

James Gavato

Covering Colorado

Colorado Springs ends police transparency group; some demand stronger oversight

Brennen Kauffman, Colorado Springs Gazette
$40 Finds

Finds Under $40 - Exploring Bear Creek Nature Center

Jon McMichael

Environment

Colorado Parks and Wildlife aware of a mountain lion seen in Old Colorado City

Ashleigh Quintana

Covering Colorado

City of Fountain replaces 1970s-era bathrooms in Aga Park

Ashleigh Quintana

Traffic

Westbound Circle Drive off-ramp to Hancock Expressway closed through April

Aidan Hulting

Covering Colorado

What to do with your pine needles in El Paso and Teller Counties

Tony Keith

Your Voice Your Community

Peyton Superintendent on paid investigatory leave, community seeking answers

Aidan Hulting
Politics

Chalking event in downtown Colorado Springs aims to protest Congressman Crank

Ashleigh Quintana

Switchbacks

Switchbacks secure historic US Open Cup victory over Sporting Kansas City

Dante Williams

Weather

Mellow and mild Wednesday will give way to abrupt late week changes

Alan Rose

Iran says Strait of Hormuz 'completely' open during ceasefire

Iranian threat to execute dissidents continues amid a fragile US ceasefire

Trump announces Lebanon-Israel ceasefire, opening door for U.S.-Iran talks

IEA warns Europe has six weeks of jet fuel left amid Iran war

Earth Day events around Colorado

Motorcyclist identified following a deadly crash along Corporate Drive

Man on scooter dies following March crash, identity released by CSPD

National News

QVC files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Here’s what it means for shoppers

RFK Jr. defends HHS changes, proposed budget cuts during congressional testimony

Audio: Pilots make animal noises on emergency channel at Reagan National Airport

El Paso County Coroner's Office identifies person who died in car crash

Watch the Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC take on Monterey FC this Saturday

One person was injured in a shooting at the northside Walmart in Pueblo

New outdoor fan experience for Nuggets and Avs home playoff games

Paint Mines prepare for visitor season on Colorado's eastern plains

Colorado bill would train youth coaches on concussion mental health risks

27-year-old hunter missing in Chaffee County

Copper extends season by a week; Breck and Winter Park to close this weekend

Wheat Ridge man arrested on 35 counts in major drug bust, Jeffco deputies say

Two armed suspects are on the run following a downtown carjacking on Friday

Fire Captain Don Morales retires from the Pueblo Fire Department after 35 years

Pueblo School District 60 addressing concerns about its 'right-serving' plan

Fun-filled events across Colorado this weekend April 17 - April 19, 2026

Rampart High School honored for its broadcast journalism program

Mayor Mobolade, Chief Vasquez speak about police response times in the city

West side of Pueblo getting much needed middle school this fall

A blast of cold air and some snow showers arrive on Friday

CSU Pueblo softball chases RMAC title behind record-breaking senior duo

Marksheffel Road, north of Dublin Boulevard, to close overnight on Friday

KOAA News5 wins Station of the Year for the sixth year in a row

Colorado Springs police, city leaders remind drivers about work zone safety

Local agencies warn of scammers spreading false fire mitigation information

Fort Carson soldier receives Purple Heart for heroism in Afghanistan

Yordan Alvarez goes deep lifting the Astros past the Rockies 3-1

What to know about the first-round matchups in the NHL's Stanley Cup playoffs

From fire to ice: Colorado will see high fire danger today and snow on Friday

Lake Pueblo water levels are receding due to low snowpack

Southbound I-25 closures in Colorado Springs starting overnight Thursday

Windy conditions lead to fire danger on Thursday, before snow chances on Friday

Colorado Springs restaurant permanently closes after 23 years in business

Vendors scramble to move out of Colorado Springs' Painted Tree

Tickets for the 2026 Colorado State Fair in Pueblo now on sale

Colorado Springs ends police transparency group; some demand stronger oversight

Finds Under $40 - Exploring Bear Creek Nature Center

Colorado Parks and Wildlife aware of a mountain lion seen in Old Colorado City

City of Fountain replaces 1970s-era bathrooms in Aga Park

Westbound Circle Drive off-ramp to Hancock Expressway closed through April

What to do with your pine needles in El Paso and Teller Counties

Peyton Superintendent on paid investigatory leave, community seeking answers

Chalking event in downtown Colorado Springs aims to protest Congressman Crank

Switchbacks secure historic US Open Cup victory over Sporting Kansas City

Mellow and mild Wednesday will give way to abrupt late week changes