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• CSPD ramping up patrols in 'No Man's Land'

  March 5, 2013 8:58 PM

  No man's land: it's a little like the Bermuda Triangle. It's the space in between Old Colorado CIty and Manitou Springs where manicured streets and sidewalks just disappear. It's become a jurisdictional nightmare; it's not exactly patrol territory for Colorado Springs Police, Manitou Springs Police, or El Paso County Sheriff's... more »

• Small businesses trying to keep up in big shopping week Play Video

  November 20, 2012 8:14 PM

  Ready or not; with all the sales, one of the busiest shopping weekends of the year is here. "It's partly fun when you can find what you want, it's stress when you can't," says Faith Williams, talking about shopping the week of Thanksgiving. The pressure is on for... more »

• Giant Pumpkin Weigh-Off winner weighs in at 900 pounds!

  October 20, 2012 6:20 PM

  If you've ever needed a fork lift to pack a pumpkin, you could have competed in the Giant Pumpkin Weigh-Off today in Old Colorado City. All of the pumpkins were weighed, and it was definitely a family photo opportunity. The winner of the day was a huge pumpkin weighing in... more »

• Pro Cycling Challenge is business bust for Old Colorado City Play Video

  August 25, 2012 1:05 AM

  You might think huge crowds that come with the US Pro Cycling Challenge would mean a boost to the local economy; the race brought thousands of spectators to the downtown finish line, but other sections of town like Old Colorado City were deserted. Many businesses closed early and some... more »

• Territory Days opens in Old Colorado City Play Video

  May 26, 2012 2:40 PM

  Get out the sunscreen; it's Territory Days in Colorado Springs! Thousands of people come out to Old Colorado City every year for the event (organizers guess between 80,000 and 140,000 will show up, depending on weather), which has been running since 1975 when it was called, "Rampart Range Sertoma... more »

• "One Tank Getaways" for those with Spring Break cash crunch Play Video

  March 21, 2012 8:09 PM

  With vacation just around the corner for many; high gas prices continue to eat away at those spring break budgets. So, what do you do if you want to do something fun, but don't want to break the bank? News 5 has put together a list of options in... more »

• Police investigate 25-person fight outside local bar

  March 11, 2012 12:06 PM

  Colorado Springs Police are still looking for information about a 25-person fight outside of a bar in Old Colorado City early Sunday morning. It was about 1:40 a.m. when police arrived on scene; the fight had broken up, but police were able to find a victim. The victim said... more »

• Broncos success good for business Play Video

  January 9, 2012 7:13 PM

  A good Broncos Party can do more than just raise the spirits of sports fans, it can also give local employers a financial boost to start the year. At Meadow Muffins Bar and Grill in Old Colorado City, Owner Todd Delahanty says he can almost measure the team's progress... more »

• Mike checks out the Wild West Food Tour Play Video

  November 10, 2011 8:17 PM

  Mike Daniels visited Old Colorado City tonight for Mike and Mike's Neighborhood for the Wild West Food Tours. For $49 per person, participants get to sample food from some of the best restaurants in town and hear the history of this part of town. The company also does tours... more »

• Goodwill growing: thrift store chain to move office and open Pueblo store

  October 24, 2011 11:14 PM

  Goodwill Industries of Colorado Springs is growing. Early next year, the non-profit thrift store chain will relocate its administrative offices and open a new retail store in Pueblo. "We're growing and serving more people and so we want to better serve the community by making this move to consolidate... more »

• Using technology to remember those that are gone

  September 20, 2011 9:20 PM

  QR codes are those square codes that you can scan by using an application on your smart phone. You may have seen them around; a lot of businesses are using them as a marketing tool, but now a Colorado Springs man is using them in a unique way. David Hughes... more »

• Local businesses unsure how to prepare for the USA Pro Cycling Challenge

  August 17, 2011 8:20 PM

  The USA Pro Cycling Challenge rides through the Springs on Monday. Cyclists start at Garden of the Gods, go down Colorado Ave. through Old Colorado City, and then finish downtown. The race has the potential to bring thousands of people to our area, but local businesses say they aren't... more »

• Local businesses have mixed feelings about Pro Cycling Challenge

  August 17, 2011 4:18 PM

  The USA Pro Cycling challenge rides through the Springs on Monday. Some of Colorado Avenue will be closed during the race. I talked with some businesses in Old Colorado City, along the race route, about what they're expectations are for race day. The overall feeling seems to be confusion.... more »

• Territory Days continue; heat fuels the sales

  May 29, 2011 6:23 PM

  Not everyone is in the mountains for Memorial Day Weekend; thousands of people are enjoying Territory Days in Old Colorado City. The hot weather fueled the sales today; folks couldn't get enough ice cream, and the guy selling sunglasses made out like a bandit. At Stephanie's Sunglasses, they're saying,... more »

• COS officer busts out driver's window, injures hand, during chase

  May 29, 2011 2:21 PM

  Colorado Springs police have a woman in custody that they say tried to over a woman in the parking lot of a King Soopers grocery store at 19th St. and Uintah St. Police say when they arrived, shortly after the call came in around 9 a.m. Sunday, the woman... more »

• Celebrate local history at Territory Days

  May 28, 2011 3:54 PM

  Thousands of people crowded the streets of Old Colorado City Saturday for the 36th Annual Territory Days celebration. The three day street festival recognizes the community's role as the first territorial capital of the state. A new attraction this year is the Hawk Quest booth where you can see... more »

• Busy campsites in Southern Colorado

  September 5, 2010 8:11 PM

  Travelers looking to get away from the hustle and bustle are finding more of the same at Colorado Springs camp sites. "We've called probably four different campgrounds before we came upon this one," says Sherry Rheinhart. Her family is visiting from Arizona. "I just pulled in this morning... more »

• Local artist to be featured on Rachel Ray

  July 28, 2010 12:29 AM

  If you are a YouTube fan, then there's a good chance you've watched local artist Jason Baalman in action. The Old Colorado City artist has a knack for creating with unusual mediums. His recreation of DaVinci's Mona Lisa using the comptuer software MS Paint has been viewed over 12... more »

• In business for the Fourth

  July 4, 2010 6:49 PM

  You may be used to seeing "closed" signs in doors on holidays, but in Old Colorado City many are staying open this Fourth of July. Those store owners are hoping to catch some shoppers like the Cadarettes, who came into town from Evergreen. "We can drive instead of fly... more »

• Territory Days kicks off

  May 29, 2010 6:47 PM

  A lot has changed in Old Colorado City was the capital of Colorado Territory, the clothes for one, and the celebration of that time , Territory Days, has grown. So has Ryan Reed, who's been to every Territory Days for the last 25 years. "My whole entire life, since... more »

• Ice on the Avenue this weekend

  January 15, 2010 9:05 AM

  Ice Sculptures are being carved in Old Colorado City, for this weekend's festival. The sculptures will crowd Bancroft Park including a giant castle made from 50 ice blocks with three interactive kid's slides, and King's and Queen's Thrones. Old Colorado City is celebrating its annual Ice on the... more »

• Ice Festival this weekend in Old Colorado City

  January 13, 2010 1:38 PM

  Ice Sculptures will crowd Bancroft Park in Old Colorado City this weekend, including a giant castle made from 50 ice blocks with three interactive kid's slides, and King's and Queen's Thrones. Old Colorado City is celebrating its annual Ice on the Avenue Ice Festival. The park can't contain all... more »

• Smaller stores trying to compete for holiday shoppers

  December 12, 2009 8:27 PM

  This holiday shopping season, sales seem to be the weapon of choice for retailers. "I think the prices are great," says one Old Colorado City shopper. However, what about the little guy? "To buy locally, we know it helps everybody out so we like to do that,"... more »

• Tourism revenue at risk under new city budget

  November 25, 2009 8:06 PM

  Don Wick and his wife Shirley have owned the Old Town Bed and Breakfast in Old Colorado City for the last 6 years. They easily admit, this year has been a tough one financially. "Business, this year has been in the tank," Wick said. As small business owners,... more »

• Confronting homelessness; police try new approach

  September 16, 2009 8:37 PM

  There's growing concern over the homeless camps in Colorado Springs. The campsites are much more visible, and businesses are worried that panhandlers are becoming more aggressive. To confront the issue, the police department has created a Homeless Outreach Team. The officers of team are assigned to patrol the homeless... more »

• Vote for your favorite morning anchor's scarecrow

  September 16, 2009 6:43 AM

  Check out the story to VOTE for your favorite morning anchor's scarecrow. Wednesday morning on News First Today Adam, Georgiann and Craig decorated scarecrows to go along with the 13th Annual Scarecrow Days going on now in Old Colorado City. The merchants of Colorado City decorate their own scarecrows... more »