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Covering Colorado

Child recovering after riding a bike in front of a truck after school says CSPD

Aidan Hulting

Covering Colorado

No injuries reported after mobile home burns in Colorado Springs

Aidan Hulting

Weather

Clearing skies Friday will set the stage for a beautiful weekend in Colorado

Alan Rose

National News

Colorado 150

Royal Gorge Route Railroad connects generations through shared love of trains

Mike Castellucci

Crime

Affidavit: Man claims stolen fire truck ‘belonged to him because of the Lord’

Robert Garrison

Around Town

Fun-filled events across Colorado this weekend May 1 - May 3, 2026

James Gavato
Southeast Side

Rain brings relief to Colorado Springs, but impact varies by neighborhood

Michelle Reyes

Politics

House passes Tamale Act, allows for temperature-controlled homemade foods sales

James Gavato

Covering Colorado

Meteorologist Alex O'Brien announces pregnancy

News 5 Staff

Storm Safe

Meteorologist Alex O'Brien visits Franklin School of Innovation in Pueblo

Alex O'Brien

Weather

Showers end early on May 1st, with the sunny weather returning this weekend

Alex O'Brien

Athlete of the Week

Cheyenne Mountain tennis stars chase third state title in four years

Dante Williams
Wildfire

Colorado boosts firefighting resources ahead of risky wildfire season

Adria Iraheta

North Side

Volunteer group supports first responders during emergencies in El Paso County

Peter Choi

Switchbacks

Switchbacks FC suffer heartbreaking loss against the Rapids in penalty shootout

James Gavato

Around Town

Poor Richard's is hosting a community block party to celebrate 51 years

Ashleigh Quintana

Crime

U.S Marshals arrest Oklahoma murder suspect in Alamosa

Ashleigh Quintana

Politics

Colorado expands safe haven law to 30 days for newborns

Allie Jennerjahn
$40 Finds

Finds Under $40 - Exploring First Friday in Downtown Colorado Springs

Jon McMichael

Politics

Colorado bill would create new state Capitol security measures

Shannon Ogden

Weather

High impact spring storm will bring rain & snow to Colorado through Friday

Alan Rose

Covering Colorado

LEAP deadline is Thursday in Colorado, 80% of those eligible have not applied

Tony Keith

Covering Colorado

Three-day job fair in Colorado Springs, May 5-7

Tony Keith

Covering Colorado

Regional job fair for people across Colorado and Wyoming Thursday

Tony Keith
Southeast Side

Rising gas prices hit Colorado Springs drivers hard as costs near $5 a gallon

Michelle Reyes

Politics

Pueblo City Council approves permanent ban on open fires at city trails, parks

Carl Winder

Crime

Man who died following shooting in Colorado Springs over the weekend identified

Ashleigh Quintana

Covering Colorado

Colorado Springs Fire Department, CPW, save bear stuck in tree Tuesday night

James Gavato

Weather

A cloudy, cool, and wet Thursday is ahead, with winter alerts for the mountains

Alex O'Brien

North Side

Woodmoor neighbors question restoration after sewer project

Peter Choi
West Side

Next steps in PikeView Quarry transition from private to public land

Bill Folsom

Covering Colorado

Crews working on finishing touches for Air Force Academy's new visitor center

Carl Winder

Wildfire

City of Colorado Springs has several wildfire mitigation projects in the works

Ryan Mutch

East Side

Xcel Energy's 'Power Pathways' laying foundation near El Paso County

Noah Caplan

Storm Safe

Storm Safe visits Canon Exploratory School & Liberty Tree Academy

Lauren Brand

Pueblo

Pueblo Zoo faces closure within three years, seeks new sales tax initiative

Owen Skornik-Hayes
Politics

Governor Polis signs bill banning pet stores from selling dogs and cats

Ashleigh Quintana

Wildfire

No growth overnight, Poitrey Fire stays at 2,113 acres, 45 percent contained

Aidan Hulting

Covering Colorado

Colorado police department testing AI agent call taker for non-emergency line

Alasyn Zimmerman

America 250

Meet the Liberty Bell fans visiting little-known replicas across the U.S.

Allen G. Breed AP News

Sports

De La Cruz and Burns power the Reds to a 7-2 victory over the Rockies

AP

Covering Colorado

Vail Resorts announces summer season opening dates

Robert Garrison
Covering Colorado

Colorado Pint Day glasses toast to state's 150th and country's 250th birthdays

Jessica Porter

Environment

Why Colorado tick season is starting earlier than usual this year

Sophia Villalba

Weather

Beneficial moisture ahead for Colorado, with daily showers through Friday

Alan Rose

Congress, Trump administration clash over Iran war powers deadline

Hegseth faces questions about Iran in first testimony since war began

Affordability concerns are weighing harder on consumer sentiment as war drags on

US gas prices jump to the highest average in nearly 4 years

Child recovering after riding a bike in front of a truck after school says CSPD

No injuries reported after mobile home burns in Colorado Springs

Clearing skies Friday will set the stage for a beautiful weekend in Colorado

National News

Bayer recalls Afrin travel-size nasal spray over labeling error

Republicans who vowed to vote no on DHS funding passed it anyway

Ford brings back employee pricing ahead of US 250th anniversary

Royal Gorge Route Railroad connects generations through shared love of trains

Affidavit: Man claims stolen fire truck ‘belonged to him because of the Lord’

Fun-filled events across Colorado this weekend May 1 - May 3, 2026

Rain brings relief to Colorado Springs, but impact varies by neighborhood

House passes Tamale Act, allows for temperature-controlled homemade foods sales

Meteorologist Alex O'Brien announces pregnancy

Meteorologist Alex O'Brien visits Franklin School of Innovation in Pueblo

Showers end early on May 1st, with the sunny weather returning this weekend

Cheyenne Mountain tennis stars chase third state title in four years

Colorado boosts firefighting resources ahead of risky wildfire season

Volunteer group supports first responders during emergencies in El Paso County

Switchbacks FC suffer heartbreaking loss against the Rapids in penalty shootout

Poor Richard's is hosting a community block party to celebrate 51 years

U.S Marshals arrest Oklahoma murder suspect in Alamosa

Colorado expands safe haven law to 30 days for newborns

Finds Under $40 - Exploring First Friday in Downtown Colorado Springs

Colorado bill would create new state Capitol security measures

High impact spring storm will bring rain & snow to Colorado through Friday

LEAP deadline is Thursday in Colorado, 80% of those eligible have not applied

Three-day job fair in Colorado Springs, May 5-7

Regional job fair for people across Colorado and Wyoming Thursday

Rising gas prices hit Colorado Springs drivers hard as costs near $5 a gallon

Pueblo City Council approves permanent ban on open fires at city trails, parks

Man who died following shooting in Colorado Springs over the weekend identified

Colorado Springs Fire Department, CPW, save bear stuck in tree Tuesday night

A cloudy, cool, and wet Thursday is ahead, with winter alerts for the mountains

Woodmoor neighbors question restoration after sewer project

Next steps in PikeView Quarry transition from private to public land

Crews working on finishing touches for Air Force Academy's new visitor center

City of Colorado Springs has several wildfire mitigation projects in the works

Xcel Energy's 'Power Pathways' laying foundation near El Paso County

Storm Safe visits Canon Exploratory School & Liberty Tree Academy

Pueblo Zoo faces closure within three years, seeks new sales tax initiative

Governor Polis signs bill banning pet stores from selling dogs and cats

No growth overnight, Poitrey Fire stays at 2,113 acres, 45 percent contained

Colorado police department testing AI agent call taker for non-emergency line

Meet the Liberty Bell fans visiting little-known replicas across the U.S.

De La Cruz and Burns power the Reds to a 7-2 victory over the Rockies

Vail Resorts announces summer season opening dates

Colorado Pint Day glasses toast to state's 150th and country's 250th birthdays

Why Colorado tick season is starting earlier than usual this year

Beneficial moisture ahead for Colorado, with daily showers through Friday