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Colorado Parks and Wildlife officers perform unique rescue at a home in Fairplay

Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) officers performed a unique rescue at a home in Fairplay over the weekend.

Carson Connector rideshare service launches free for Fort Carson service members

The City of Fountain and Army officials are teaming up to launch the Carson Connector, a free rideshare service for service members, their families, and base workers at Fort Carson.

Ghosts, Bigfoot and UFOs? Cripple Creek Paracon is this weekend

Whether you're convinced Bigfoot is hiding in the mountains, fascinated by UFO sightings or simply enjoy a good ghost story, Cripple Creek is preparing to become Colorado's paranormal capital...

Colorado Springs Korean War veteran's message reaches South Korea veterans

Separated by thousands of miles but connected by the Korean War, a Colorado Springs veteran and a South Korean veteran share messages of gratitude, sacrifice and remembrance years after the conflict.

Win free passes to the North Pole Santa’s Workshop in our ticket giveaway

CONTEST: Win a trip to the North Pole Santa's Workshop in our tickety giveaway with News5 and the Santa's Workshop.

Fun-filled events across Colorado this weekend May 29 - May 31, 2026

Each week, News5 compiles a list of events happening across Colorado. From Colorado Springs Spartan Trifecta Weekend to a Colorado Springs Sunday Market, there's plenty to enjoy this weekend!

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Colorado Parks and Wildlife officers perform unique rescue at a home in Fairplay

Carson Connector rideshare service launches free for Fort Carson service members

Ghosts, Bigfoot and UFOs? Cripple Creek Paracon is this weekend

Colorado Springs Korean War veteran's message reaches South Korea veterans

Win free passes to the North Pole Santa’s Workshop in our ticket giveaway

Fun-filled events across Colorado this weekend May 29 - May 31, 2026