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• Community policing program grows Play Video

  March 11, 2013 6:51 PM

  COLORADO SPRINGS - In the mid-morning hours Monday, Vanessa Jones is driving her patrol car through the Garden of the Gods taking a careful look at all of the vehicles in the parking lot. "This in an area that we patrol quite frequently," Jones said. She is one... more »

• Colorado man says police department sold him stolen car at auction

  March 8, 2013 9:23 PM

  Chad Bladow purchased a car he thought was clean, only to find out it was stolen. So where was the car sold? Believe it or not, it was auctioned off by the Colorado Springs Police Department. "To find out it was stolen was an absolute shock," Bladow said.... more »

• Investigation continues into storage facility fire

  January 26, 2013 1:42 AM

  The investigation continues into an early morning fire at Peak View Storage. Around 4:30 a.m. Friday, firefighters with the Cimarron Hills Fire Department were dispatched to the RV and boat storage center near South Powers and Galley Road. When they arrived, several boats and RV's were on fire.... more »

• EPA gives free lead blood testing in Pueblo

  March 15, 2012 7:48 PM

  Do you know if your children have high levels of lead in their blood? Folks from the EPA out of Denver came to the Pueblo Health Department Thursday to offer free blood testing to children and adults. Once they drew blood, results came back in just three minutes. Testers tell... more »

• Pueblo officers honored for bravery, heroic acts Play Video

  December 1, 2011 6:13 PM

  Police officers who've gone above and beyond the call of duty were honored in Pueblo today. Outstanding members of the Pueblo Police Department and several private citizens were recognized at a special banquet at Pueblo Community College. Twenty meritorious service awards were handed out, including two Medal of Valor... more »

• Dogs in Calhan bitten by rabid skunk

  April 5, 2011 7:40 PM

  A pair of dogs in Calhan have been bitten by a rabid skunk and may have been exposed to the fatal disease. The two small dogs got into a scuffle with the skunk over the weekend and were wounded by the wild animal. The dogs were brought to their... more »

• Billings retires after 36 years with police department

  February 15, 2011 3:40 PM

  No more urgent police calls in the middle of the night. No more double shifts, helping detectives work on a big case. Tonight Jim Billings will enjoy his first night of retirement, after a law enforcement career that has spanned for more than three decades. "I doesn't seem real... more »

• Research firm studies teen pregnancy in Pueblo

  February 14, 2011 7:10 PM

  A new study is underway in Pueblo to find out why the city has one of highest teen pregnancy rates in the state. It's costing taxpayers millions as many young moms struggle to finish high school. The health department has now hired a research firm to study why its such... more »

• Pueblo County appoints interim director

  February 8, 2011 12:21 PM

  Pueblo County Commissioners have appointed an Interim Director of the newly created Department of Engineering and Public Works. The county's current senior engineer Alfred Randall is now in charge of that department. Last month, commissioners changed the department from "Public Works" to "Engineering and Public Works". Commissioners said they... more »

• Pueblo Health Department gets LEED Gold Certification

  October 20, 2010 1:10 PM

  The Pueblo Board of County Commissioners announced Wednesday that it has been awarded the LEED® (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Gold certification for the new Pueblo City-County Health Department building located at 9th and Santa Fe. "Pueblo Board of County Commissioners strived for energy savings while creating a... more »

• Pentagon locked down after 'possible shots fired'

  October 19, 2010 12:05 PM

  Pentagon entrances were locked down early Tuesday after a report of possible shots fired near the building. Major Chris Perrine, a Pentagon spokesman, says a civilian reported he may have heard shots at about 5 a.m. EDT on the south side of the massive Defense Department headquarters. Perrine... more »

• Crisis negotiation training brings agencies together

  October 13, 2010 7:24 PM

  Law enforcement agencies teamed up in Pueblo Wednesday for training in crisis negotiations. The training took place at the Colorado State Fairgrounds. In one scenario SWAT teams and communication workers responded to a mock hostage situation. The training brought together the Colorado Department of Corrections, Pueblo Police and the Pueblo... more »

• Third Pueblo skunk tests positive for rabies

  October 8, 2010 7:52 PM

  A third skunk in Pueblo has tested positive for rabies. The Pueblo City-County Health Department say the latest skunk was found on the Eastside. A spokesperson with the health department did not have an exact location. "This increases the chance rabies will spread to people and pets," stated Dr. Christine... more »

• Second rabid skunk found in Pueblo

  October 6, 2010 12:34 PM

  A skunk has tested positive for rabies in Pueblo, this time in the Belmont neighborhood. This is the second rabid skunk to be identified in Pueblo in the past month. The first skunk was on the far southside of the city. Shylo Dennison, Public Information Officer for the... more »

• CSPD holding news conference at 3:30 p.m.

  October 5, 2010 4:47 PM

  The Colorado Springs Police Department will hold a news conference at 3:30 to update several pending cases, including four deaths reported on Monday. The cases to be covered: The Wal-Mart homicide which occurred on 09/26/10 The Craigslist baby case The death investigation of the body... more »

• Health Department reopens after water emergency

  September 21, 2010 10:09 AM

  The El Paso County Health Department reopened Tuesday morning at 7 am and will remain open during its regular hours until 6 pm. It closed Monday after a water main break shut down water to the building. The water main was repaired. The Health Department is located at 301... more »

• Great news for the economy: home construction soars

  September 21, 2010 8:50 AM

  Finally some positive news for the economy--the Commerce Department says construction of new homes and apartments rose 10.5 percent in August from a month earlier to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 598,000. Construction was driven by a 32 percent monthly increase in the condominium and apartment market, a... more »

• Checking the roof for leaks

  September 20, 2010 1:28 PM

  The Colorado Springs Fire Department soaked a downtown city building on Monday, but it was not because of a fire. The facility's department enlisted the help fire crews to help find leaks in the City Administration Building. Firefighters drenched the outside of the building hoping to discover inside leaks.... more »

• After blast, regulators want tougher pipeline oversight

  September 15, 2010 10:34 AM

  The Obama administration is seeking tighter oversight of the nation's pipelines and stronger penalties for violations of pipeline safety rules after a deadly explosion in California. The legislation was submitted to Congress Wednesday by Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood. The proposal follows several major pipeline accidents. A Pacific Gas... more »

• Hwy 24 roadwork underway

  September 13, 2010 9:04 AM

  Rock slides closed Highway 24 west of Colorado Springs twice at the end of summer. The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) is tackling the problem with rock mitigation operations on Ute Pass this week. The work began Monday morning. It should take two weeks. This week westbound Hwy 24... more »

• Old health department comes crumbling down

  August 31, 2010 7:06 PM

  It's the final chapter for a historic building in Downtown Pueblo. On Tuesday demolition crews tore down the old health department building on Central Main St. The building was built in 1956. The Pueblo Urban Renewal Authority says this space will temporarily be used as a parking lot and eventually... more »

• Job of the Day: CDOT Maintenance

  August 30, 2010 3:16 PM

  The Colorado Department of Transportation has a Transportation Maintenance position open in Colorado City, south of Pueblo. This position is responsible for performing Highway Maintenance Operations. Members of these patrols may be required to work at varying elevations and in all kinds of weather to include, but not limited... more »

• Zipper lane would cut I-70 trips in half

  August 26, 2010 11:18 AM

  Adding an extra, temporary eastbound lane to Interstate 70 would cut travel time from ski resorts to Denver by about half. That's according to the initial results of study commissioned by the Colorado Department of Transportation. It found using a reversible zipper lane on winter Sundays would cut the... more »

• New jobless claims drop for first time in 4 weeks

  August 26, 2010 9:00 AM

  New requests for unemployment benefits fell sharply last week after rising in the past three weeks. Still, claims remain much higher than they would be in a healthy economy. The Labor Department says new claims for jobless aid dropped by 31,000 to a seasonally adjusted 473,000. Wall Street... more »

• Pentagon computers attacked with flash drive

  August 25, 2010 4:23 PM

  The Pentagon says a foreign spy agency pulled off the most serious breach of Defense Department computer networks ever by inserting a flash drive into a U.S. military laptop. The previously classified incident took place in 2008 in the Middle East. It was disclosed in a magazine article by... more »

• DoD releases final report on Fort Hood shootings

  August 20, 2010 3:23 PM

  Nine months after 13 people were killed in shootings at Foot Hood, Texas, the Defense Department has released a report saying the military needs to be more aware of signs of potential workplace violence. The department's final report on the shootings last November at the Army post last was... more »

• State's top doc to head Colorado Trust

  August 19, 2010 9:15 AM

  Dr. Ned Calonge is leaving his post as Colorado's chief medical officer after eight years to head one of the state's largest foundations. Calonge plans to take over as president of the Colorado Trust, a $360 million endowment that awarded nearly $22 million in grants last year to improve... more »

• Rescue at Garden of the Gods

  August 17, 2010 8:58 PM

  Colorado Springs Fire Crews were able to get a man down from a high rock formation in the Garden of the Gods Tuesday evening. Crews say it was a suicide attempt. We at News First 5 don't normally report suicide attempts, but in this case we felt it was... more »

• Monument murder victim identified

  August 10, 2010 4:19 PM

  The El Paso County Sheriff's Office has identified the Big O Tires employee who was gunned down in the Monument store's parking lot Monday afternoon. Bradley Blehm, 50, died from multiple gunshot wounds, the coroner confirmed. Logan McClelland, 18, is being held on charges including first degree murder more »

• 2 Colorado schools share military research grants

  July 20, 2010 8:13 AM

  The Colorado School of Mines and the University of Colorado are among nearly 70 schools nationwide participating in basic research funded by the Defense Department. The projects, announced last week, will be paid for with $227 million in grants. The Defense Department hasn't said how much each school will... more »

• Pueblo Fire Department issues river warning

  June 8, 2010 7:41 PM

  The Pueblo Fire Department strongly suggests people stay out of the Arkansas River as it runs through Pueblo. On Tuesday afternoon the river was running at 5900 cubic feet per second at Moffat Street. That level is extremely high and Fire Chief Chris Riley warns that the river at... more »

• Murdered girl's ex-boyfriend accused of sex assault

  May 21, 2010 6:08 PM

  Greeley police said an 18-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly having sex with a 12-year-old girl whose decomposed body was found this week. Sgt. Joe Tymkowych says Robert Laurencio Montoya's arrest is unrelated to the homicide investigation involving Kayleah Wilson's death. Additional details were not immediately released. Sixth-grader Kayleah... more »

• Mass CPR training planned Tuesday

  May 17, 2010 2:53 PM

  The Colorado Springs Fire Department plans to train hundreds, if not thousands in CPR before the Sky Sox game Tuesday evening. CPR, which stands for cardio pulminary resuscitation can save a life when someone has a heart attack. Most recent statistics released by the Colorado Springs Fire Department show... more »

• Justice Dept. confirms criminal probe of mine explosion

  May 14, 2010 5:21 PM

  The Justice Department is investigating whether there was "willful criminal activity" by the company that operates the West Virginia mine where 29 workers died in an accident last month. The U.S. attorney's office for the Southern District of West Virginia says in a letter that investigators are looking into the... more »

• Police building could be next riverwalk improvement

  May 4, 2010 8:29 PM

  In just a few days, Pueblo's new police building will open on Main St. and the old one, just up the road, may be getting new life. "I think the developer had got some great plans and ideas," said Jeff Bailey, Pueblo's Assistant City Manager for Development Services. Bailey says... more »

• House fire in Wasson area

  March 27, 2010 3:13 PM

  Colorado Springs Fire Department is on scene at a house fire at the 2200 block of Lockhaven Drive. Firefighters were called just after 12:30 Saturday afternoon. CSFD tells News First 5 that it took only about 5 minutes to knock down the fire. 24 firefighters responded to the scene.... more »

• A look at restaurant inspections in Pueblo, El Paso Counties

  March 15, 2010 11:44 AM

  It's happened to many of us. You dine out and later experience nausea or some other type of stomach pains. Food poisoning. It often goes unreported, but an estimated 76 million Americans are sickened by foodborne illness each year, according the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. So how often... more »

• New police station set to open on Pueblo's east side

  January 29, 2010 12:19 PM

  The Pueblo Police Department plans to open a sub-station on the east side, where prostitution has been a problem. The new satellite office will be located at 731 E. 4th St. The building formerly housed Glendale 4, an HIV/AIDS Outreach Clinic. In April 2009, News First 5 ran a story... more »

• Wal-Mart to close 10 Sam's Clubs stores in U.S

  January 12, 2010 10:20 AM

  Wal-Mart Stores Inc. says it will close 10 money-losing Sam's Club stores and cut 1,500 jobs to reduce costs. Stores to close are in Nampa, Idaho; La Quinta, Calififornia, Louisville, Colorado; Vista, Calififornia; Rolling Meadows, Illinois; Clay, New York; and Irvine, California. The cities of Houston, Phoenix and Sacramento, California,... more »

• Citigroup to repay $20 billion in bailout money

  December 14, 2009 9:40 AM

  Citigroup is repaying $20 billion in bailout money it received from the Treasury Department, in an effort to reduce government influence. The New York-based bank was among the hardest hit by the credit crisis and rising loan defaults. It received $45 billion in government support as part of the Troubled... more »

• Student beating may be tied to Facebook, 'South Park'

  November 23, 2009 11:08 AM

  Authorities say a 12-year-old boy assaulted by a group of middle school classmates in Southern California may have been targeted after an Internet posting urged students to beat up redheads. Los Angeles County Sheriff's Lt. Richard Erickson says the boy, who is redheaded, was kicked and hit in two... more »