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• Debate grows over renewable energy bill Play Video

  May 20, 2013 8:45 PM

  CALHAN - A strong effort is underway to sway governor John Hickenlooper into either signing or vetoing a new renewable energy bill. Senate Bill 13-252 mandates rural electric cooperatives produce at least 20 percent of their electricity from solar, wind and other renewable sources by the year 2020. Previous... more »

• Corrections director remembered for his reforms

  March 21, 2013 6:09 PM

  COLORADO SPRINGS - His colleagues called him a visionary leader. Slain Department of Corrections Director Tom Clements introduced a number of reforms during his two years in charge of the state prison system. Clements presided over an era of declining inmate populations and championed ideas to keep the population... more »

• Gov. Hickenlooper signs many bills into law

  March 15, 2013 6:22 PM

  Governor John Hickenlooper signs 21 bills into law today. This includes a bill for tuition for dropout recovery program students which means students who participate in those programs will receive payment. Plus a bill to promote water conservation of designated ground water. That means there will be safeguards... more »

• 5 topics for CO's marijuana regulators

  December 17, 2012 8:38 PM

  DENVER (AP) - Colorado's new marijuana regulators will consider five areas for potential recreational pot rules. The areas of concern are: - REGULATORY FRAMEWORK: The task force will look at big-picture regulation questions, including which alcohol regulations make sense for use on pot. - LOCAL AUTHORITY: Marijuana regulators will examine... more »

• Governor's transportation plan should accelerate local road projects

  December 14, 2012 6:28 PM

  DENVER - Governor John Hickenlooper announced plans Friday to spend $1.5 billion over the next five years to fast track transportation improvement projects across the state. The Responsible Acceleration of Maintenance and Partnerships (RAMP) program will give the Colorado Department of Transportation an additional $300 million each year to spend... more »

• Gov. Hickenlooper discusses the election on Meet the Press

  October 28, 2012 8:43 PM

  Several governors appeared on Meet The Press this morning, and John Hickenlooper was one of them. The main thing each has in common is they govern a battleground state. They all discussed their own viewpoints on the economy, jobs, and the election. Governor Hickenlooper says he was able to do... more »

• Retired DOC officer: Staffing levels affecting safety of current officers Play Video

  September 26, 2012 8:45 PM

  A retired Department of Corrections officer who spent about a decade working at the Arkansas Valley Correctional Facility says he's concerned for the safety of current officers. He spoke exclusively with News 5 after Monday's deadly attack on prison employees. 33-year-old Miguel Alonso Contreras-Perez is accused in the brutal... more »

• Tuesdays CSPD funeral procession will cause delays

  July 30, 2012 7:07 PM

  Final preparations are being made for Tuesday's funeral for Colorado Springs Police Officer Matt Tyner who died in the line of duty last week; after the funeral there will be a procession through the city that police say will likely cause traffic delays. The procession is expected to be... more »

• Governor to lift statewide fire ban, putting call back to local agencies

  July 8, 2012 2:58 PM

  Governor John Hickenlooper is planning a 1:15 p.m. (MST) press conference at the Colorado State Capitol to discuss the statewide fire ban. An email from Gov. Hickenlooper's staff says Sunday he will be lifting the ban and allowing counties and local governments to consider fire restrictions for their areas. They'll... more »

• Legislators worry bath salts ban isn't enough Play Video

  June 11, 2012 12:40 AM

  The street drug known as 'bath salts' is outlawed in Colorado after a string of drug-induced, flesh-eating attacks made national headlines. But as News 5 found, the drug is still very much available on the streets of Colorado Springs. Despite Governor Hickenlooper banning the sale and distribution of bath... more »

• Special ops Air Force pilot, Springs native laid to rest at AFA Play Video

  March 12, 2012 8:10 PM

  Capt. Ryan P. Hall, of Colorado Springs, was laid to rest Monday at the Air Force Academy. He was 30 years old. "Ryan has come home," Capt. Hall's father, Dennis, told the congregation at the Cadet Chapel. Capt. Hall is a 2000 graduate of Pine Creek High School.... more »

• Governor Hickenlooper touts business success and calls for civil unions

  January 12, 2012 1:20 PM

  DENVER (AP) - Colorado Democratic Gov. John Hickenlooper urged lawmakers to pass civil unions and attract businesses by showing they can cooperate. Hickenlooper said Thursday during his annual State of the State address that "government should treat all people equally." He also encouraged them to prove "cynics" wrong who believe... more »

• Governor worries about job losses from Alamosa fire

  June 9, 2011 10:56 PM

  Governor John Hickenlooper says he worries about the people who have lost their jobs, even if temporarily, because of the massive fire that scorched 4 businesses in downtown Alamosa Wednesday night. The governor was visiting the San Luis Valley on a bill signing tour when the fire started. ... more »

• Hickenlooper to sign bills in Colorado Springs & Pueblo

  June 5, 2011 11:22 AM

  Governor John Hickenlooper will sign a handful of bills in Colorado Springs and Pueblo this week. The governor will be in Colorado Springs on Tuesday afternoon to sign four new laws. The signing ceremony for HB 1032, the "Restorative Justice" legislation sponsored by Rep. Pete Lee and Sen. Linda... more »

• Governor Hickenlooper signs 30+ bills

  May 27, 2011 9:01 PM

  Just before the Memorial Day weekend Governor Hickenlooper put his pen to paper for a long list of bills passed during this year's legislative session. Here is what he thinks is worthy to add to other bills he has all ready signed: HB11-1064 Parole Presumption Certain Drug Offender Waller/... more »

• School bullying bill being signed today has a local connection

  May 13, 2011 5:51 PM

  Governor John Hickenlooper is expected to sign the school bullying bill into law Friday. The proposed law, that has passed the legislature, gives a clear definition of bullying, and forces schools to revisit their plans and policies on how to handle bullies. It also sets up a way to... more »

• Governor to discuss prison closure

  March 2, 2011 7:25 AM

  After announcing two weeks ago that he would close the Fort Lyon Correctional Facility, Governor John Hickenlooper is visiting Bent County in person today to explain the need for it to community leaders. The prison closure is expected to save the state around $6 million a year. It's one... more »

• Colorado gubernatorial hopefuls spar on oil, gas rules

  July 8, 2010 8:28 AM

  Candidates in the Colorado governor's race continue to spar over the state's tougher oil and gas rules, with the Republican pledging to revamp them and the Democrat calling for cooperation among the various interest groups. Republican Scott McInnis and Democrat John Hickenlooper appeared together Wednesday at the annual meeting... more »