America 250

‘250: Celebrating America’ highlights stories of service, community and hope

Wildfire

El Paso County Sheriff lifts evacuations for Jordan Road in Fountain

Crime

CSPD arrests one woman for her alleged involvement in the death of her baby

Aspen Acres Fire

CDOT rebuilds CO 165 bridge hours after it was destroyed by Aspen Acres Fire

Covering Colorado

El Paso County unable to determine if Buc-ee's is a 'convenience store'

Colorado Culture

Did Boulder beat Cañon City for the University of Colorado?

Sports

Serena Williams withdraws from Wimbledon doubles match with Venus due to injury

America 250

Trump leads Freedom 250 event on National Mall after lengthy delay

National

Trump kicks off America 250 celebrations with speech warning of communism

National Politics

Trump pardons 11 people, including several for Clean Air Act violations

Weather

Watching for Better Moisture Over the Weekend With the Chance for Some Storms

Sports

Defending World Cup champion Argentina survives scare from underdog Cape Verde

Entertainment

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are married in Madison Square Garden ceremony

National Politics

Trump posts new image of $100 bill with his signature

National

Descendant of Washington's enslaved cook says America's story should include all

National

Extreme heat disrupts some Fourth of July festivities

National Politics

Gov. Wes Moore sidesteps 2028 talk while defining what patriotism means to him

Traffic

Bridge repairs will reduce lanes on Pikes Peak Avenue until October

National

Two people dead, three shot at a mall near Detroit

National Politics

One year after passage, Trump health care law remains politically divisive

West Nile cases surge in 2026 as CDC issues holiday advisory

National

Toddler found alive in morgue hours after being pronounced dead by doctor 

This no-bake berry trifle brings a festive twist to the Fourth of July

America 250

Trump to celebrate America's birthday at Mount Rushmore

National

SSA issuing 250th anniversary Social Security cards

Colorado 150

Colorado at 150: Southern Ute council member says anniversary brings reflection

America 250

Times Square ball drop rings in America's 250th birthday

Weather

High fire threats continue for one more day before storm chances arrive July 4th

National

Scorching temperatures force changes to some July 4 events

Scripps News Life

July 4 closures start Friday for some offices and services

National Politics

Poll: Americans excited to celebrate July 4, but divided on Trump’s role

Around Town

Fun-filled events across Colorado this weekend July 3 - July 5, 2026

Colorado 150

Safe that's possibly more than 150 years old set to be opened in Cañon City

Project Taurus Data Center

Special accommodations in the works for data center appeal hearing

Weather

Friday to be the hottest of the week, with red flag warnings until midnight

Covering Colorado

Local military widow encourages community to attend TAPS fundraiser event

National

Vatican excommunicates schismatic bishops and priests, and warns their followers

News5 Investigates

Cotter brothers appear in court, waive first appearance

Switchbacks

WATCH LIVE: Colorado Springs Switchbacks host Phoenix Rising this Saturday

National Politics

Supreme Court TPS ruling opens hundreds of thousands to deportation from the US

Aspen Acres Fire

Pueblo restaurant offers free meals to people displaced by Aspen Acres Fire

World News

Russia lands heavy strikes on Ukraine's capital, killing at least 21

America 250

How Rock and Roll helped shape America's first 250 years

Scripps News Life

How to get keeper photos of July 4th fireworks, using just your smartphone

America 250

America 250 v. Freedom 250: What's the difference?

National

Chris Brown must pay $13 million to housekeeper who was attacked by his dog

National

Former US Olympian charged with felony over Reflecting Pool incident

Sexual assault nonprofit in New Mexico providing space for Epstein survivors

National

16 children rescued from Ohio home were 'almost feral,' authorities say

Sports

Alex Ovechkin delays retirement, signs one-year deal with Capitals

Aspen Acres Fire

Where to donate goods for the Aspen Acres Fire

Scripps News Life

Recall of potato chips upgraded to FDA's highest level due to salmonella risk

Iran War

Iran threatens 'forceful response' to oil tankers in Strait of Hormuz

National

Doctors warn of dangerous resurgence of 'Benadryl Challenge' following deaths

Scripps News Life

That cup of coffee you had this morning may lower your risk for liver disease

Scripps News Life

Target recalling children's toy due to possible choking hazard

Covering Colorado

Medicare pilot aims to lower GLP-1 costs as pharmacist offers advice on savings

Sony to end physical disc sales for PlayStation games

National

Man pulled from rubble 8 days after devastating Venezuela earthquakes

National

Shark attack on Alabama teen inspires the start of a national alert system