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• Focus, Indy join forces to help foster kids

  May 9, 2011 4:05 PM

  They don't always see eye to eye on issues facing the community, but when it comes to foster care, Focus on the Family and the Colorado Springs Independent say they have the same goal: improve the quality of life for the children. In a joint press conference Monday Focus... more »

• Elderly fire victim was retired cop

  May 8, 2011 5:41 PM

  Relatives say they are still in shock over the fire that claimed the life of an elderly man early Pueblo Sunday morning. David "Pete" Stringer, 80, was a retired Pueblo Police Officer and had been asleep in the basement of his home on Vail Avenue near City Park Saturday night... more »

• Scanning for Facebook friends

  May 8, 2011 11:31 AM

  Just in case it was taking too long to create new friends on Facebook, there's a new app to help speed things up. Instant Friend is available for the Android market and allows the user to scan a friend's phone to become Facebook friends. But there's a catch, both... more »

• Off-duty security guards try to rescue man from fire

  May 8, 2011 11:24 AM

  "We heard somebody was down there we felt we had to help," says Anthony Porco. Porco, his brother and Gilbert Smith say they saw smoke leaving their security job but didn't see any firefighters nearby so they rushed to the burning house, kicked down the door and tried to... more »

• House fire claims life of Pueblo man

  May 8, 2011 4:26 AM

  We have reports of a home on fire on Vail Avenue in Pueblo. We have crews on the scene who have confirmed that one person is dead, and the coroner is on the way. We will bring you more information as we get it. more »

• Alabama mom uses Facebook to help families after tornadoes

  May 7, 2011 4:08 PM

  A Facebook page created by an Alabama woman is helping tornado victims in the South to recover their personal photographs and other items. Patty Bullion lives in the town of Lester near the Tennessee border. The tornadoes missed her home but in the hours following the storm she said,... more »

• A night in a haunted museum

  May 4, 2011 8:41 PM

  The Museum of Colorado Prisons in Canon City is rumored to be among the most haunted places in the state. Over the weekend, I spent the night with the Canon Ghost Trackers, a local group of paranormal investigators, as they sought to capture evidence of the spirits said to roam... more »

• Tonight at 6:00 a search for ghosts in the prison museum

  May 4, 2011 6:49 PM

  It was built during the Great Depression as the state's first prison for women, but now the building settled along the eastern wall of the Territorial Prison in Canon City houses a museum. Employees there say it's haunted and they've had three different ghost tracking groups come to investigate... more »

• Bondsmen outraged at alternative bond program

  May 4, 2011 6:35 PM

  A bill at the state capitol is on a fast track to putting our government into the bail bond business. Senate Bill 186 , which passed on Wednesday, is sponsored by state senator John Morse (D) Colorado Springs and would establish a state run alternative bond program. Morse says... more »

• Driver of suspected racing accident dies

  April 25, 2011 1:47 PM

  The driver involved in a serious street racing crash earlier this month has died. Police officers say 34 year-old Jeffrey Hawthorne of Colorado Springs was racing back on April 15 along Academy Boulevard when he lost control and wrecked his 1997 Dodge Viper. The car hit a boulder that... more »

• Uber50 the new way to Tweet

  April 24, 2011 11:44 AM

  Why use Facebook or Twitter to keep in touch with friends when you can Uber50? A new report by the social media tracking site alltwitter.com says that rap star 50 Cent is partnering with the company UberSocial which makes a Twitter application for Blackberry smart phones. The program would... more »

• Buffy needs a warm home this Easter

  April 24, 2011 11:21 AM

  The volunteers at the PAWS for Life animal shelter in Pueblo hope their puppy Buffy will hop into the hearts of a family this Easter weekend. Buffy is a 3-4 month old Shepherd Collie mix who has been spayed and had all of her shots. Buffy's coat is primarily... more »

• Man arrested for murder near Durango

  April 23, 2011 2:24 PM

  Investigators with the La Plata County Sheriff's Office have arrested a man they believe is connected to a shooting death from earlier this week. A sheriff's office spokesman says Justin Wiese, 35, was taken into custody Friday at the sheriff's office, where he turned himself in after a judge... more »

• Passenger hospitalized in suspected drunk driving accident

  April 23, 2011 12:44 PM

  A Colorado Springs man is in jail and his passenger is in the hospital in a suspected of driving drunk accident that happened along Interstate-25 near the Fillmore Street exit early Saturday morning. Investigators with the police department's Major Accident Unit arrested Jason Warren, 30, of Colorado Springs for... more »

• 5th grader denied enrollment after refusing CSAP

  April 20, 2011 4:53 PM

  The mother of Colorado Springs fifth grader intentionally requested that her son not take Colorado Student Assessment Program test last month and now he cannot enroll for school next year at the Rocky Mountain Classical Academy, a charter school in Falcon School District 49. Nina Bishop says her son... more »

• Driver and passenger identified from alleged racing accident

  April 18, 2011 5:58 PM

  Detectives with the Colorado Springs Police Department have identified the two people who were seriously injured during an alleged street racing accident Friday night. Officers say Jeffrey Hawthorne, 34, of Colorado Springs was driving a 1997 Dodge Viper along Academy Boulevard at a high rate of speed when he... more »

• History teacher strives for lessons with impact

  April 13, 2011 6:40 PM

  The students in Heidi Rickard's 10th grade world history class at Pine Creek High School have been studying genocide. Today's lesson involves rice, each grain represents a person. A couple of tablespoons equals the the size of the school population, a cup is 10,000. The holocaust measures 240 pounds... more »

• Accurate & Balanced Coverage from News First 5

  January 28, 2011 11:13 AM

  Unless you can trust it, rely on it and plan from it, the work we do at News First 5 is of no value. Therefore, accurate information that's been well-sourced and double-checked and balanced coverage that represents all sides of a story are our two highest priorities every day,... more »

• '30 Rock' actor speaks up for organ donation

  August 4, 2010 3:32 PM

  Actor Grizz Chapman of NBC's "30 Rock" is serving as an advocate for organ donation, just a month after undergoing a kidney transplant. Spokeswoman Anne Finn says Chapman will speak Thursday at New York's Montefiore Medical Center at an event observing National Minority Organ Donor Awareness Day. Chapman... more »

• Heaviest contestant ever wins The Biggest Loser

  May 26, 2010 12:23 PM

  Michael Ventrella is half the man he used to be, and for that the Chicago DJ is the newest champion of "The Biggest Loser." He lost 264 pounds on his way to winning $250,000. When he walked onto the show's ranch with his mother, Maria, Michael weighed 526 pounds.... more »

• What's on KOAA-TV, News First 5 - Wednesday

  March 10, 2010 6:32 PM

  TONIGHT on KOAA-TV, News First 5 Wednesday, April 13 5 pm News First 5 5:30 pm NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams 6 pm News First 5 6:30 pm The Insider 7 pm Minute to Win It All-New Two friends compete for the... more »

• What's on KOAA-TV, News First 5 - Tuesday

  March 10, 2010 6:25 PM

  TONIGHT on KOAA-TV, News First 5 Tuesday, April 12 5 pm News First 5 5:30 pm NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams 6 pm News First 5 6:30 pm The Insider 7 pm The Biggest Loser All-New The nine remaining contestants travel to... more »

• What's on KOAA-TV, News First 5 - Monday

  March 10, 2010 5:55 PM

  TONIGHT on KOAA-TV, News First 5 Monday, April 11 5 pm News First 5 5:30 pm NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams 6 pm News First 5 6:30 pm The Insider 7pm Chuck All-New Sarah and Chuck's new assignment sends Chuck on... more »

• What's on KOAA-TV, News First 5 - Friday

  March 10, 2010 5:41 PM

  TONIGHT on KOAA-TV, News First 5 Friday, April 8 5 pm News First 5 5:30 pm NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams 6 pm News First 5 6:30 pm Extra! 7 pm Who Do You Think You Are? All-New Ashley... more »

• What's On KOAA-TV, News First 5 - Thursday

  March 10, 2010 5:31 PM

  TONIGHT on KOAA-TV, News First 5 Thursday, April 14 5 pm News First 5 5:30 pm NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams 6 pm News First 5 6:30 pm The Insider 7 pm Community All-New Spring electives begin, and as Troy and Britta... more »

• Biggest Loser winner Danny keeping it off

  February 16, 2010 3:56 PM

  Need your "The Biggest Loser" fix? The popular show is pre-empted this week by the Olympics, so here's an update on the most recent winner. Season 8 champ Danny Cahill lost 239 pounds and he's keeping it off. Cahill went from 430 to 191--losing weight than any other... more »

• NBC and Conan reach exit deal

  January 21, 2010 10:19 AM

  NBC says it has reached a deal with "Tonight" host Conan O'Brien for his exit from the show, allowing Jay Leno to return to the late-night program he hosted for 17 years. The deal is worth a reported $45 million. Network spokeswoman Allison Gollust confirmed the deal early Thursday but... more »

• Stars invade Thursday night comedies

  January 14, 2010 9:31 AM

  Thursday night is comedy night on NBC, and the network's hottest shows have added some big stars to their lineups. The night kicks off with Jack Black infiltrating the Spanish study group in "Community." "He loves their kind of clique, and he wants in. Desperately," Black said. ... more »

• Conan says no thanks to NBC

  January 12, 2010 3:41 PM

  Conan O'Brien says he's rejecting NBC's attempt to move "The Tonight Show" to a post-midnight slot to accommodate Jay Leno's return to late-night. In a statement Tuesday, O'Brien says that NBC has given him a scant seven months to try to establish himself as host of "Tonight." NBC... more »

• Council discusses 300

  January 11, 2010 7:15 PM

  If you voted for Ballot Measure 300, Anti-tax activist Douglas Bruce wants you to attend a city council meeting on Tuesday. The city will be talking about how to resolve the conflicts between the ballot measure and the city charter. Voters passed issue 300, which ends city enterprise payments,... more »

• Streetcar idea rolling around

  January 11, 2010 6:39 PM

  Bringing back streetcars is an idea rolling through Colorado Springs. A group is studying the possibility, looking into whether it's financially feasible and if there's public interest. The study is being paid for by a federal grant and private donations. "Other streetcar projects throughout the country have been very... more »

• 239 lbs. lighter, 'Loser' winner 'got my life back'

  December 9, 2009 9:38 AM

  Like the previous seven seasons of "The Biggest Loser," Tuesday's finale (seen on News First 5 at 7 pm) ended with dramatic weight losses and one fit winner. But season 8 also had a few surprises, including a live marriage proposal and a new big-money challenge for one contestant. ... more »

• Brad Sowder

  October 22, 2009 11:26 AM

  Brad Sowder First Alert 5 Meteorologist Email Brad Friend Brad on Facebook Started at News First 5: October 2009 Hometown: Roanoke, Virginia Previous Station: KJCT News 8-TV, Grand Junction, Colorado Education: Bachelor of Science in Meteorology, University of North Carolina at Asheville ... more »

• "30 Rock" season premiere airs tonight

  October 15, 2009 9:46 AM

  One of the anchors of NBC's 'Comedy Done Right' Thursday lineup returns tonight, when "30 Rock" makes its season premiere. For the cast, it's back to the playground. "It's the most fun place to be," actress Jane Krakowski said, "It's so great to come back." They're back... more »

• "Law & Order" 20th anniversary party

  September 24, 2009 4:56 PM

  Benjamin Bratt was back on the set of "Law and Order." So was Angie Harmon, Jesse L. Martin, Carey Lowell and other cast members who left the show. They came back to attend a 20th anniversary party. Also on hand was Steve Zirnkilton. Don't recognize him? He's the guy who... more »

• The Biggest Loser premiere Tuesday: meet the contestants

  September 14, 2009 5:37 PM

  For Biggest Loser fans, the season premiere is finally here: Tuesday evening on News First 5 from 7-9 p.m. Stock up on healthy snacks, grab a fresh box of tissue and meet this season's contestants. Season 8's theme is Second Chances. A former Biggest Loser contestant will get a... more »

• "Like" News First 5 on Facebook!

  August 28, 2009 1:26 PM

  Not familiar with Facebook? Then it's time to get started! Your friends are there. Your family is there. News First 5 is there. Facebook's a dynamic place to share greetings, stories, photos, links, and so much more. One of the hundreds of millions of people already familiar with Facebook?... more »

• Follow News First 5 on Twitter

  August 25, 2009 7:09 PM

  News First 5 works all day every day to provide you a stream of information to keep you informed, prepared and connected to the people and places around us. Some of the benefits of this effort can be enjoyed by following us on Twitter . The main idea behind... more »

• Mike Madson

  November 12, 2007 10:01 AM

  Mike Madson Meteorologist, First Alert 5 Weather Contact Mike by Email Follow Mike on Twitter Friend Mike on Facebook Read the "Ask Mike!" Weather Blog Started at News 5: May 2006, if you count the debut of "Mike and Mike on Mondays!" Hometown: Ogden,... more »

• Mike Daniels

  November 12, 2007 9:48 AM

  Mike is the weeknight Weather Anchor and has been forecasting the weather for KOAA for more than 20 years. Born and raised in Pueblo, Mike is used to the constantly changing weather patterns in Southern Colorado. When he is not monitoring the weather, Mike enjoys spending time outdoors... more »

• Craig Eliot

  November 12, 2007 9:40 AM

  Craig is originally from Seattle, Washington and came to KOAA-TV in December of 1995. He started in weather working with the CBS station in Wichita Falls, Texas in 1994. He completed his certification in Meteorology from Mississippi State University in 1996. Prior to that, he earned his undergraduate degree in... more »

• James Jarman

  November 12, 2007 9:17 AM

  James Jarman Investigative Reporter/Weekend Anchor Contact James by Email Follow James on Twitter Started at News First: December, 1996 Hometown: Vancouver, Washington Previous Stations: KCBY (CBS) - Coos Bay, Oregon, KTVL (CBS) - Medford, Oregon Industry Awards: Two consecutive regional Edward R. Murrow Awards for... more »

• Bill Folsom

  November 12, 2007 9:13 AM

  Bill Folsom came to Colorado Springs from Salt Lake City. In his opinion, one of the greatest benefits of reporting is meeting different and interesting people. He admires the unsung heroes and loves telling their stories. It is no surprise then,that he feels humility is the most important characteristic a... more »