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• Cops jailed 564 drivers for DUI over Halloween

  November 14, 2012 5:01 PM

  Colorado State Troopers and law enforcement officers across the state arrested 564 on charges of drinking and driving during the week of Halloween. The data compiled by the Colorado Department of Transportation show Denver lead the state with 72 arrests, Colorado Springs had the second most with 46. ... more »

• Monument neighborhood gets in the Halloween spirit Play Video

  October 31, 2012 9:28 PM

  Ahoy maties! It's a spooktacular night of fun for the whole family in the Jackson Creek neighborhood of Monument tonight; neighbors put on a reenactment of the Pirates of the Caribbean battle scene. It's the fifth year in a row neighbors have come out to assemble a full-sized pirate... more »

• Pet costume contest at veterinary clinic in Pueblo advocates microchipping your pet

  October 31, 2012 7:38 PM

  Several cuties at Mesa Veterinary Clinic in Pueblo didn't seem to mind playing dress up. Pet owners say they want to reflect their attitude or their pet's personality with a Halloween costume. The clinic held a costume contest today, but it was also an effort to get more owners to... more »

• Some pets love costumes, others should remain clothes and stress-free Play Video

  October 31, 2012 7:31 PM

  Ghosts and Ghouls take over streets around the world on Halloween night, but underneath those disguises you won't always find a human. Many people like to dress up their four-legged friends. We have some tips for pet outfits that go beyond Halloween to any clothes you may put on... more »

• Big spending for Halloween Play Video

  October 30, 2012 7:53 PM

  Is your Halloween costume ready to go? Halloween has turned into a huge moneymaker. The National Retail Federation says people will spend $8 billion on it this year. It's not the $500 billion spent during the December holidays, but shoppers are spending more to trick or treat every year.... more »

• Halloween mask presidential polling Play Video

  October 28, 2012 10:36 AM

  Election Day is just around the corner, but Halloween comes first. Some say Halloween masks can predict the winner in the presidential race. It's the fifth presidential election where the Spirit Halloween stores nationwide are tracking sales of the candidates' masks. The candidate whose mask sold the... more »

• Costumed kids take over the Pueblo Zoo

  October 27, 2012 6:02 PM

  Between the kids in costumes and the animals, it was an overload of cute at the Pueblo Zoo! Their annual Zoo Boo today was a chance for kids to experience the animals through zookeeper talks. Plus, of course, they were able to get lots of candy and toys throughout the... more »

• Police: Man confessed to raping trick-or-treaters

  March 1, 2012 1:38 PM

  MANASSAS, Va. (AP) - The man accused by prosecutors as the East Coast Rapist confessed to police that he raped two teenage trick-or-treaters in Virginia in 2009, according to court testimony. Authorities believe 40-year-old Aaron Thomas is responsible for rapes and other attacks on 17 women from Virginia to Connecticut... more »

• Video of the Day: Eating all the Halloween candy

  November 5, 2011 8:21 AM

  Have you ever told your kids you ate all your halloween candy and then watched them react? Well these parents did...check out our Video of the Day . more »

• Spook N' Splash

  October 30, 2011 5:40 PM

  Halloween came in not only came a day early for many youngsters in Colorado Springs, but it also came in with a splash. The Colorado Springs Recreation Center celebrated its 2nd annual Spook N' Splash. Kids came in costume to trick-or-treat, decorate pumpkins with arts and crafts, walk... more »

• Greeley prepares for zombie crawl

  October 28, 2011 1:18 PM

  GREELEY, Colo. (AP) - Greeley is planning to close traffic for its first zombie crawl. The Halloween celebration Friday night will feature dancers and makeup artists to help participants prepare properly for the event. The decorated undead are then welcome to crawl into any of the downtown venues... more »

• Keeping the kids safe for Halloween this Sunday

  October 28, 2010 8:00 PM

  Get the candy and costumes ready; trick-or-treaters will hit the neighborhoods on Sunday. But before, lots of errands and tough decisions go into getting ready for Halloween. "I'm thinking that the little guy is going to be a bunny," says Kari Stouder, a mother getting her kids ready. ... more »

• Keep your pets safe on Halloween

  October 26, 2010 3:12 PM

  Halloween is a holiday known for its tricks as well as its treats and can be very fun for people, but for animals it can be dangerous. Pets like a familiar environment, and an evening with the doorbell ringing nonstop and strangers with masks and frightening costumes coming to... more »

• Trick or Trails planned at Starsmore

  October 18, 2010 1:45 PM

  The Starsmore Discovery Center plans a pre-Halloween Trick or Trails party on October 29 from 4 to 8 p.m. It's described as a costume carnival. Free activities include a costume parade, local ghost stories, a spooky pumpkin trail and a piñata filled with candy. Reservations are required. Call... more »

• Haunted houses scaring up fun in Colorado Springs

  October 11, 2010 1:33 AM

  It's a terrifying October tradition millions across the world flock to. That's right, it's once again haunted house season and the ghouls at Mind Seizure in Colorado Springs are dying to meet you. It's the brain child of owner Josh Carrier. "I got into the haunted house business because it's... more »

• Halloween Stores Help Fill Retail Vacancies

  October 4, 2010 8:10 PM

  Halloween superstores are helping to fill a void left behind by big-box retailers that have abandoned retail space across the region. Six such stores are now providing costumes to shoppers and a million-dollar boost to the local economy. New Jersey-based Spirit Halloween has three stores in Colorado Springs this... more »

• 350 arrested for DUI over Halloween

  November 7, 2009 8:19 AM

  A statewide crackdown on drunken driving netted 350 arrests over the Halloween weekend. The Colorado State Patrol says it collaborated with 22 law enforcement agencies in a special operation targeting drunken driving from Oct. 30 through Nov. 2. State Patrol chief Col. James Wolfinbarger said Friday those arrested could have... more »

• It's time to trick or treat

  October 31, 2009 12:36 PM

  A Michael Jackson costume is one of the top sellers for Halloween this year. That's according to Beatrice Chery at the Spirit Halloween Superstore in New York. If you've not bought a costume yet, you're not alone. Chery says many customers have left it to the last minute. But... more »

• Surviving Halloween during the swine flu pandemic

  October 31, 2009 10:32 AM

  Halloween is always scary. But this year - there's swine flu. So how do parents and party-goers have fun and stay healthy? Here's a few tips. Keep your candy to yourself. Sorry kids, this season is not time to share. The same goes for sharing costumes, if you put... more »

• Halloween at the White House

  October 31, 2009 9:03 AM

  President Barack Obama and his family are set to celebrate their first Halloween in the White House. They may not exactly get to ring the front door bell and shout trick-or-treat, but area school kids will be able to party on the front lawn at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. That's because... more »

• Ways to make a safe Halloween

  October 31, 2009 8:48 AM

  It's the time of the year for witches and goblins large and small, along with reminders that can keep Halloween safely scary. Experts say kids should wear brightly colored costumes that are easier to see, or reflective material should be added to darker themes. If the kids are wearing... more »

• Monsters vs Aliens special airs Wednesday night

  October 28, 2009 8:21 AM

  A special Halloween edition of Monsters versus Aliens will be airing on News First 5 Wednesday night. It's called "Monsters versus Aliens: Mutant Pumpkins from Outer Space." The movie takes place on the night of Halloween, where innocent-looking carved pumpkins turn out to be mutant aliens. The mutant pumpkins... more »

• Halloween spending still up

  October 25, 2009 9:15 PM

  It's that time of the year again. Time to howl at the moon and kick up your heels. But what to wear? For the kids it's back to basics this year. "Super heroes have been coming in pretty good this year, along with story book characters." says Zeezo's President Mark... more »

• The 15th annual Emma Crawford Coffin Races over the weekend

  October 25, 2009 10:08 AM

  Saturday, Halloween came early in Manitou Springs, it was the 15th annual Emma Crawford Coffin Races. We had our News First 5 photojournalist Jessica Michaels visit the spooky tradition. Teams of 4 raced their homemade coffins up Manitou Avenue, with Emma inside. There were a record of 48 coffins... more »

• Halloween outfits for pets: So popular it's scary

  October 24, 2009 12:26 PM

  Olive and Mochi are pugs with a passion for fashion. No wonder Halloween is their favorite time of year. They've been dressed up as geisha girls, surfer girls and even pieces of sushi over the years. They may not understand the tradition, but "pugs understand positive energy," explains dog... more »

• Halloween on a budget

  October 23, 2009 4:50 PM

  Halloween is big business for retailers. It's the second busiest shopping season of the year, second only to Christmas. But with tough economic times this Halloween is a bit more scary for businesses and consumers. This year estimates are close to 5-billion dollars. "It's a phenomenal time... more »

• ZOOBOO at the Pueblo Zoo this weekend

  October 21, 2009 7:03 PM

  The animals at the Pueblo Zoo are ready for Halloween--the zoo is hosting ZOOBOO this weekend, from 10 am - 2 pm Saturday and 12:30-3:30 Sunday. Indoor crafts, up-close animal encounters, and keeper talks are scheduled throughout the weekend. The zoo is stocking up on pumpkins for critters great... more »

• Cemetery tour this weekend

  October 14, 2009 11:32 AM

  Halloween is two weeks away. To help you get in the mood for the creepy holiday, Evergreen Cemetery in Colorado Springs is giving guided tours this weekend highlighting historic murders from the 1870's - 1940. Listen to the tales, learn about the victims, and hear some of the evidence that... more »

• It's time for Boo at the zoo

  October 13, 2009 11:16 AM

  It's time for Boo at the Zoo at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo. So gather your little ghosts and goblins for an event that is fun for the whole family. Boo activities include a haunted fun house, trick-or-treat, a creepy bat cave, animal encounters with shows, and more. The event is... more »

• Madoff mask a natural for Halloween

  October 12, 2009 7:30 AM

  Don't be alarmed if Bernard Madoff comes knocking this Halloween. The real Madoff pleaded guilty to a decades-long Ponzi scheme that cost investors millions of dollars. The New York financier is now serving a 150-year prison sentence. But he'll be joining the witches and ghosts on spook night. Madoff masks... more »

• Ghosts of old Manitou walking tour

  October 11, 2009 7:13 AM

  In celebration of All Hallows Eve, Manitou Springs' spectral history comes alive for the 14th year on October 24th during the Ghosts of Old Manitou Walking Tour. Tours take approximately 45 minutes and will take you through downtown Manitou Springs, with costumed Spirit Guides leading the way into the... more »

• Which costumes are hot this Halloween?

  October 9, 2009 10:55 AM

  Here comes Halloween. As the leaves turn and fall and the chill comes into the air, it's getting close to trick or treat time. The key to Halloween happiness is a cool costume. And there are lots of online sites that sell ready-to-wear costumes. Just do a Google search.... more »