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• Tips on teaching child safety Play Video

  October 12, 2012 1:41 AM

  After Jessica Ridgeway's disappearance, many parents are worried about their own childrens' safety. How do you teach them to be cautious without scaring them? Jan Isaacs Henry, Executive Director at Kidpower-- a local organization that teaches child safety in schools-- says it's all about delivery. "It's all about not... more »

• Don't miss rebates for winterizing your home

  September 16, 2011 7:22 PM

  As the cooler weather creeps in, you'll want to make sure it stays outside and doesn't find its way into your home. Springs Utilities offered some helpful tips to help you save some money on your heating bill this winter, as well as to get some money back through rebates.... more »

• CSPD unveils text-a-tip

  February 4, 2011 7:54 AM

  COLORADO SPRINGS (AP)-Colorado Springs police unveiled a new initiative that allows people to anonymously send tips on criminal investigations through text messages. Colorado Springs police reported Thursday that the text-messaging system will also let investigators to respond to tipsters with follow-up questions while maintaining the sender's anonymity. For... more »

• Become a News First 5 Biggest Loser

  January 4, 2011 12:25 PM

  It's a New Year and perhaps time for a new you. If you're trying to lose weight, News First 5 wants to help. We've set up a new Facebook page called News First 5's Biggest Losers . It's a resource of stories, tips and motivation for staying fit and healthy... more »

• Sunday's 25-hour day means a little extra in sales for some

  November 8, 2010 2:19 AM

  Sunday marks our annual twenty-five hour day and for some employees this tacks on an extra hour of work and some added sales. Clocks roll back at 2 a.m. on Sunday and most storefronts are dark, except for some bars and clubs, which are stirring up their revenue. The... more »

• Tips to weatherize your house for winter

  October 21, 2010 5:43 PM

  With cooler temperatures on the way, you might want to weatherize your house for winter this weekend. Black Hills Energy says you should drain and cover swap coolers, cover your water heater with a thermal jacket and put weather stripping on windows and doors. "These are all things that's an... more »

• Teen survives shark attack

  July 27, 2010 12:20 PM

  A 16-year-old tourist is recovering after a shark bite on South Carolina's Isle of Palms. Alex Stamm and his best friend's family are visiting from Indiana. They arrived on Isle of Palms Sunday and immediately went to the beach. Alex said he was in the water waist deep... more »

• Beat the heat! Tips to stay safe as temps soar

  July 13, 2010 11:06 AM

  If you keep your eye on trending words used in internet searches, over the past week you've seen "air conditioners," "fans" and other key words as people nationwide try to beat the heat. Today will be the hottest day of the week with many areas of Southern Colorado in... more »

• Pub mascot top dog at grabbing gratuities

  June 16, 2010 10:20 AM

  If you ever stop by Harley's Pub in Idaho City, Idaho, be careful about leaving cash on the table. One of the workers has a real nose for money, but can't tell a dollar bill from a 20...because he's a dog. It's hard to tell whether Dusty, the... more »

• Record high falls in Colorado Springs, tied in Pueblo

  June 7, 2010 11:43 AM

  Here's what I'm working on today. Craig Eliot says we could have record heat today! 96 in Colorado Springs and 102 in Pueblo! Record highs are also quite possible today in La Junta, Lamar, Trinidad and even Alamosa! When the weather gets this hot emergency responders are busy treating people... more »

• Summer safety tips for pets

  May 27, 2010 12:32 PM

  It is a time year when people and their pets are out and about. While that means fun for families and their four legged friends it also can mean trouble. Experts say there are several things to watch out for. First as you get thirsty, so do your dogs... more »

• Tips to survive a house fire

  May 19, 2010 7:56 PM

  Fire, Fire, Get out! The words you never hope to have to hear or say--but if you were caught in a fire could you survive? "Tragically about 80% of the fire deaths in this country happen in a person's home," said Pueblo Fire Chief Chris Riley. The good news is... more »

• Coyotes become more active in spring

  April 29, 2010 2:24 PM

  The Colorado Division of Wildlife is asking people to take precautions in coyote country. From coyote attacks on pets to aggressive coyotes approaching people, the Division is receiving increasing calls about coyote activity. "Spring is denning season for coyotes and with new pups in the dens, coyotes will behave more... more »

• 5 ways to save on food

  January 13, 2010 9:49 PM

  All this month we're teaming up with Carrie Isaac of SpringsBargains.com to bring you tips to stretch your dollars. This week Carrie's tips focus on saving money on your grocery bill. Top 5 Ways To Save on Groceries 1. Make a price list. Carrie says you may... more »

• Hunt continues for suspects in Colorado dragged dog death

  December 31, 2009 8:19 AM

  Staffers at the Colorado National Monument say they're making progress finding whoever was responsible for dragging a dog to its death. An adult male German Shepherd-Blue Heeler mix was found at about 4:30 a.m. Wednesday with a rope around its neck along Rim Rock Drive, the main road through the... more »