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Around Town

Fun-filled events across Colorado this weekend January 2 - January 4, 2026

James Gavato

Your Voice Your Community

WATCH: Standing up for what's right by listening to the community

James Gavato

Covering Colorado

Blood donations drop after the holidays, the need never slows down in Colorado

Michelle Reyes

National News

Wildfire

Evacuation order lifted following wildfire near Dragonman's Shooting Range

James Gavato

Around Town

Colorado Parks and Wildlife invites community to start the new year with a hike

James Gavato
Sports

MacKinnon scores 400th goal as Avalanche rout Blues 6-1

MICHAEL KELLY Associated Press

Traffic

Person injured following crash on the northeast side of Colorado Springs

James Gavato

Weather

A cloudy start to 2026 for Colorado, with much needed mountain snowfall

Alan Rose

Covering Colorado

WATCH: Southern Colorado community members share their New Year's resolutions

Carl Winder

Athlete of the Week

WATCH: The impact southern Colorado athletes had on and off the field in 2025

Dante Williams

Weather

Colorado rings in the New Year with mountain snow and plains warmth

Alex O'Brien
Covering Colorado

More people are choosing sober celebrations at Colorado Springs zero-proof bar

Peter Choi

Around Town

'Noon Year's Eve' events held in Colorado Springs ahead of 2026

Carl Winder

Consumer

WATCH: The 'Fraud Files,' scams targeting southern Colorado victims

Kierra Sam

Crime

Local restaurant owner accused of sexually assaulting waitress in training

James Gavato

Covering Colorado

McDivitt offering free rides in Colorado Springs and Pueblo on New Year's Eve

James Gavato

Olympics

Avalanche defenseman Devon Toews named to Canadian Olympic team

Colorado Springs Gazette
Covering Colorado

Unincorporated areas of El Paso County continue Stage I Fire Restrictions

Ashleigh Quintana

Seeking Solutions

New Year's Eve sobriety: Recovery expert shares tips for alcohol-free holidays

Maggie Bryan

Colorado Culture

National Western Stock Show ends longtime partnership with Bill Pickett Rodeo

Micah Smith

Colorado Culture

Low snow slows ski season, as mountain towns try to stay hopeful

Ryan Fish

Environment

Uncertainty growing for Colorado farmers as drought conditions persist

Claire Lavezzorio

Sports

Nuggets Nation reacts to Nikola Jokić out with hyperextended left knee

Maggy Wolanske
Weather

A mild end to 2025, with some clouds expected at midnight near Pikes Peak

Alan Rose

Politics

Colorado to tighten rules on gun shows starting in 2026

Michelle Reyes

Covering Colorado

Popular Colorado Springs donut shop scaling back to focus on quality

Anthony Kambiss

Politics

Former US Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell, of Colorado, dies at 92

The Associated Press

Covering Colorado

Colorado Springs Fire Department announces new public-facing dashboard

James Gavato

Crime

Man arrested in Pueblo, two stolen vehicles recovered Sunday

James Gavato
Have You Seen Me

Fountain Police Department says missing man has been located

James Gavato

Weather

New Year's Eve will be warm and clouds may block Pikes Peak fireworks viewing

Alex O'Brien

Covering Colorado

Abandoned building fire near downtown Pueblo raises questions

Noah Caplan

Crime

Arraignment delayed for former CBI scientist accused of mishandling DNA evidence

Robert Garrison

Covering Colorado

AdAmAn Club sets off on annual hike to the top of Pikes Peak Tuesday morning

Ryan Mutch

Covering Colorado

Telluride ski patrol strike forces resort closure, affecting nearby towns

Allie Jennerjahn
News5 Lighthouse Awards

News5 Lighthouse Award winner has spent 31 years helping to protect children

Dianne Derby

Sports

MacKinnon scores 399th career goal as surging Avalanche beat Kings 5-2

Michael Kelley

Crime

Pueblo woman to be sentenced for stabbing her elderly husband to death

Aidan Hulting

Sports

Nuggets provide update on Nikola Jokić injury

Tony Keith

Covering Colorado

Fire burns abandoned home at 4th Street and Bradford Street in Pueblo on Tuesday

Aidan Hulting

Politics

New restrictions, penalties for Colo. gun show vendors takes effect Jan. 1

Danielle Kreutter
Covering Colorado

Rising homeowners insurance costs add new pressure to Colorado housing market

Richard Butler

Advocates of Accountability

Grand Co. Commissioners accuse CPW of violating Wolf Restoration Plan

Allie Jennerjahn

Entertainment

Record‑breaking year pushes Red Rocks into global top 5 for attendance

Shannon Ogden

Federal workers sue over Trump administration's gender-affirming care ban

Viral '6-7' tops 2025 list of overused words and phrases

Chief Justice says Constitution remains 'firm and unshaken' after chaotic year

Mamdani promises to govern 'expansively and audaciously' in inaugural speech

Fun-filled events across Colorado this weekend January 2 - January 4, 2026

WATCH: Standing up for what's right by listening to the community

Blood donations drop after the holidays, the need never slows down in Colorado

National News

Trump issues first vetoes of second term, targeting bills backed by GOP allies

Ohio Republicans introduce bill to rename part of I-70 after President Trump

From Walmart to Walgreens: Store hours for New Year’s Day 2026

Evacuation order lifted following wildfire near Dragonman's Shooting Range

Colorado Parks and Wildlife invites community to start the new year with a hike

MacKinnon scores 400th goal as Avalanche rout Blues 6-1

Person injured following crash on the northeast side of Colorado Springs

A cloudy start to 2026 for Colorado, with much needed mountain snowfall

WATCH: Southern Colorado community members share their New Year's resolutions

WATCH: The impact southern Colorado athletes had on and off the field in 2025

Colorado rings in the New Year with mountain snow and plains warmth

More people are choosing sober celebrations at Colorado Springs zero-proof bar

'Noon Year's Eve' events held in Colorado Springs ahead of 2026

WATCH: The 'Fraud Files,' scams targeting southern Colorado victims

Local restaurant owner accused of sexually assaulting waitress in training

McDivitt offering free rides in Colorado Springs and Pueblo on New Year's Eve

Avalanche defenseman Devon Toews named to Canadian Olympic team

Unincorporated areas of El Paso County continue Stage I Fire Restrictions

New Year's Eve sobriety: Recovery expert shares tips for alcohol-free holidays

National Western Stock Show ends longtime partnership with Bill Pickett Rodeo

Low snow slows ski season, as mountain towns try to stay hopeful

Uncertainty growing for Colorado farmers as drought conditions persist

Nuggets Nation reacts to Nikola Jokić out with hyperextended left knee

A mild end to 2025, with some clouds expected at midnight near Pikes Peak

Colorado to tighten rules on gun shows starting in 2026

Popular Colorado Springs donut shop scaling back to focus on quality

Former US Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell, of Colorado, dies at 92

Colorado Springs Fire Department announces new public-facing dashboard

Man arrested in Pueblo, two stolen vehicles recovered Sunday

Fountain Police Department says missing man has been located

New Year's Eve will be warm and clouds may block Pikes Peak fireworks viewing

Abandoned building fire near downtown Pueblo raises questions

Arraignment delayed for former CBI scientist accused of mishandling DNA evidence

AdAmAn Club sets off on annual hike to the top of Pikes Peak Tuesday morning

Telluride ski patrol strike forces resort closure, affecting nearby towns

News5 Lighthouse Award winner has spent 31 years helping to protect children

MacKinnon scores 399th career goal as surging Avalanche beat Kings 5-2

Pueblo woman to be sentenced for stabbing her elderly husband to death

Nuggets provide update on Nikola Jokić injury

Fire burns abandoned home at 4th Street and Bradford Street in Pueblo on Tuesday

New restrictions, penalties for Colo. gun show vendors takes effect Jan. 1

Rising homeowners insurance costs add new pressure to Colorado housing market

Grand Co. Commissioners accuse CPW of violating Wolf Restoration Plan

Record‑breaking year pushes Red Rocks into global top 5 for attendance