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A SWAT sergeant admitted to drinking “the better part” of a 12-pack of beer hours before responding to the shooting at Evergreen High School.
More at: https://tinyurl.com/9rabttkd
#swat #evergreenhighschool
More at: https://tinyurl.com/9rabttkd
#swat #evergreenhighschool
December 7, 2025 at 1:00 AM
A SWAT sergeant admitted to drinking “the better part” of a 12-pack of beer hours before responding to the shooting at Evergreen High School.
More at: https://tinyurl.com/9rabttkd
#swat #evergreenhighschool
More at: https://tinyurl.com/9rabttkd
#swat #evergreenhighschool
The Colorado Rockies brought in Josh Byrnes to become their general manager.
Byrnes will team up with Rockies President of Baseball Operations Paul DePodesta. They worked together in Cleveland in the 1990s.
More at: https://tinyurl.com/bdeh59s8
#coloradorockies #joshbyrnes
Byrnes will team up with Rockies President of Baseball Operations Paul DePodesta. They worked together in Cleveland in the 1990s.
More at: https://tinyurl.com/bdeh59s8
#coloradorockies #joshbyrnes
December 5, 2025 at 10:00 PM
The Colorado Rockies brought in Josh Byrnes to become their general manager.
Byrnes will team up with Rockies President of Baseball Operations Paul DePodesta. They worked together in Cleveland in the 1990s.
More at: https://tinyurl.com/bdeh59s8
#coloradorockies #joshbyrnes
Byrnes will team up with Rockies President of Baseball Operations Paul DePodesta. They worked together in Cleveland in the 1990s.
More at: https://tinyurl.com/bdeh59s8
#coloradorockies #joshbyrnes
The DEA's Rocky Mountain Field Division released the number of fentanyl pills that were seized during their 'Operation Fentanyl Free America' initiative.
More than 665,000 fentanyl pills were seized in Colorado.
More at: https://tinyurl.com/nhjptc3e
#dea #fentanylpills
More than 665,000 fentanyl pills were seized in Colorado.
More at: https://tinyurl.com/nhjptc3e
#dea #fentanylpills
December 5, 2025 at 3:00 AM
The DEA's Rocky Mountain Field Division released the number of fentanyl pills that were seized during their 'Operation Fentanyl Free America' initiative.
More than 665,000 fentanyl pills were seized in Colorado.
More at: https://tinyurl.com/nhjptc3e
#dea #fentanylpills
More than 665,000 fentanyl pills were seized in Colorado.
More at: https://tinyurl.com/nhjptc3e
#dea #fentanylpills
Denver’s sports teams just made history by having the best month of any sports city in the history of North America, according to StatsPerform data.
More at: https://tinyurl.com/yjr8kw52
#milehighsports #GoAvsGo
More at: https://tinyurl.com/yjr8kw52
#milehighsports #GoAvsGo
December 5, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Denver’s sports teams just made history by having the best month of any sports city in the history of North America, according to StatsPerform data.
More at: https://tinyurl.com/yjr8kw52
#milehighsports #GoAvsGo
More at: https://tinyurl.com/yjr8kw52
#milehighsports #GoAvsGo
Known for its casinos and mining roots, Cripple Creek has added another draw in recent years, the return of the Ice Castles.
This winter, builders are once again working every day to bring the frozen attraction back to Cripple Creek.
Read more here -> https://tinyurl.com/4rneuhsb
This winter, builders are once again working every day to bring the frozen attraction back to Cripple Creek.
Read more here -> https://tinyurl.com/4rneuhsb
December 4, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Known for its casinos and mining roots, Cripple Creek has added another draw in recent years, the return of the Ice Castles.
This winter, builders are once again working every day to bring the frozen attraction back to Cripple Creek.
Read more here -> https://tinyurl.com/4rneuhsb
This winter, builders are once again working every day to bring the frozen attraction back to Cripple Creek.
Read more here -> https://tinyurl.com/4rneuhsb
Five bear cubs that were orphaned over the summer will be released back into the wild on Thursday.
Three of the bears were recovered near The Broadmoor, and the other two were recovered from a neighborhood near Woodland Park.
More at: https://tinyurl.com/ms3wew66
#cpw #bearcubs
Three of the bears were recovered near The Broadmoor, and the other two were recovered from a neighborhood near Woodland Park.
More at: https://tinyurl.com/ms3wew66
#cpw #bearcubs
December 4, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Five bear cubs that were orphaned over the summer will be released back into the wild on Thursday.
Three of the bears were recovered near The Broadmoor, and the other two were recovered from a neighborhood near Woodland Park.
More at: https://tinyurl.com/ms3wew66
#cpw #bearcubs
Three of the bears were recovered near The Broadmoor, and the other two were recovered from a neighborhood near Woodland Park.
More at: https://tinyurl.com/ms3wew66
#cpw #bearcubs
Some hikers braved the cold and snow on Wednesday, making the trek up the Manitou Incline.
#cowx #manitouincline
#cowx #manitouincline
December 4, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Some hikers braved the cold and snow on Wednesday, making the trek up the Manitou Incline.
#cowx #manitouincline
#cowx #manitouincline
Monarch Mountain is open for the 2025-2026 ski season!
Skiers and snowboarders lined up early for opening day, with some even sleeping in their cars in the parking lot the night before.
More at: https://tinyurl.com/5yvevzrj
#monarchmountain #skiseason
Skiers and snowboarders lined up early for opening day, with some even sleeping in their cars in the parking lot the night before.
More at: https://tinyurl.com/5yvevzrj
#monarchmountain #skiseason
December 3, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Monarch Mountain is open for the 2025-2026 ski season!
Skiers and snowboarders lined up early for opening day, with some even sleeping in their cars in the parking lot the night before.
More at: https://tinyurl.com/5yvevzrj
#monarchmountain #skiseason
Skiers and snowboarders lined up early for opening day, with some even sleeping in their cars in the parking lot the night before.
More at: https://tinyurl.com/5yvevzrj
#monarchmountain #skiseason
Is it a snow day for many of you out there! We would love to see your photos and videos. Send them our way, or post them in the comments.
https://koaasubmit.mega.page/ugc--news5-weather-gallery
https://koaasubmit.mega.page/ugc--news5-weather-gallery
December 3, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Is it a snow day for many of you out there! We would love to see your photos and videos. Send them our way, or post them in the comments.
https://koaasubmit.mega.page/ugc--news5-weather-gallery
https://koaasubmit.mega.page/ugc--news5-weather-gallery
What a shot! Thanks to Rick Meinig for sharing this on Monday. As conditions continue to deteriorate, we want to see what the weather is like in your area.
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December 3, 2025 at 1:17 PM
What a shot! Thanks to Rick Meinig for sharing this on Monday. As conditions continue to deteriorate, we want to see what the weather is like in your area.
Share your video and images here: https://join.megaphonetv.com/?m=c2ja9&isalbum=true&album_id=681a41dee329efff0578bd65
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EXPECTED SNOW TOTALS
Here is a look at what we are expecting across Southern Colorado. We will be live through the 6 a.m. hour. Tune in for a look at what you can expect!
https://www.koaa.com/live
Here is a look at what we are expecting across Southern Colorado. We will be live through the 6 a.m. hour. Tune in for a look at what you can expect!
https://www.koaa.com/live
December 3, 2025 at 12:01 PM
EXPECTED SNOW TOTALS
Here is a look at what we are expecting across Southern Colorado. We will be live through the 6 a.m. hour. Tune in for a look at what you can expect!
https://www.koaa.com/live
Here is a look at what we are expecting across Southern Colorado. We will be live through the 6 a.m. hour. Tune in for a look at what you can expect!
https://www.koaa.com/live
Former Denver Nuggets forward Danilo Gallinari announced his retirement from basketball Tuesday after 16 seasons.
#danilogallinari #denvernuggets
#danilogallinari #denvernuggets
December 3, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Former Denver Nuggets forward Danilo Gallinari announced his retirement from basketball Tuesday after 16 seasons.
#danilogallinari #denvernuggets
#danilogallinari #denvernuggets
The Denver Broncos survived the Washington Commanders in an overtime thriller Sunday night, winning 27-26.
More at: https://tinyurl.com/35hrh5ca
#broncos #sundaynightfootball
More at: https://tinyurl.com/35hrh5ca
#broncos #sundaynightfootball
December 2, 2025 at 1:00 AM
The Denver Broncos survived the Washington Commanders in an overtime thriller Sunday night, winning 27-26.
More at: https://tinyurl.com/35hrh5ca
#broncos #sundaynightfootball
More at: https://tinyurl.com/35hrh5ca
#broncos #sundaynightfootball
Pongo the Goat rings bells for the Salvation Army in Pueblo. He's been ringing bells for the Salvation Army since 2023 in Colorado City.
This year, he's visiting Tractor Supply in Pueblo, spreading holiday cheer in a whole new town.
Read more about Pongo here -> https://tinyurl.com/4dysv2me
This year, he's visiting Tractor Supply in Pueblo, spreading holiday cheer in a whole new town.
Read more about Pongo here -> https://tinyurl.com/4dysv2me
December 1, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Pongo the Goat rings bells for the Salvation Army in Pueblo. He's been ringing bells for the Salvation Army since 2023 in Colorado City.
This year, he's visiting Tractor Supply in Pueblo, spreading holiday cheer in a whole new town.
Read more about Pongo here -> https://tinyurl.com/4dysv2me
This year, he's visiting Tractor Supply in Pueblo, spreading holiday cheer in a whole new town.
Read more about Pongo here -> https://tinyurl.com/4dysv2me
Tom Haggard owns the North Pole in Cascade. Haggard and his family have been running this alpine amusement park for 69 years.
More at: https://tinyurl.com/yafmbdc7
#northpole #northpolecolorado
More at: https://tinyurl.com/yafmbdc7
#northpole #northpolecolorado
November 30, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Tom Haggard owns the North Pole in Cascade. Haggard and his family have been running this alpine amusement park for 69 years.
More at: https://tinyurl.com/yafmbdc7
#northpole #northpolecolorado
More at: https://tinyurl.com/yafmbdc7
#northpole #northpolecolorado
UCHealth says it's the first to offer a kind of mammogram in Colorado that can be a game changer when it comes to breast cancer.
More at: https://tinyurl.com/2rjhrp8f
#uchealth #cancerscreening
More at: https://tinyurl.com/2rjhrp8f
#uchealth #cancerscreening
November 29, 2025 at 5:00 PM
UCHealth says it's the first to offer a kind of mammogram in Colorado that can be a game changer when it comes to breast cancer.
More at: https://tinyurl.com/2rjhrp8f
#uchealth #cancerscreening
More at: https://tinyurl.com/2rjhrp8f
#uchealth #cancerscreening
Here is a look at the scene where crews worked quickly to contain a fire that started at the Turkey Tracks Shooting Area near the Douglas/Teller County line.
More here: https://www.koaa.com/news/wildfire/small-fire-burns-at-turkey-track-shooting-area-highlights-history-of-wildfires
More here: https://www.koaa.com/news/wildfire/small-fire-burns-at-turkey-track-shooting-area-highlights-history-of-wildfires
November 28, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Here is a look at the scene where crews worked quickly to contain a fire that started at the Turkey Tracks Shooting Area near the Douglas/Teller County line.
More here: https://www.koaa.com/news/wildfire/small-fire-burns-at-turkey-track-shooting-area-highlights-history-of-wildfires
More here: https://www.koaa.com/news/wildfire/small-fire-burns-at-turkey-track-shooting-area-highlights-history-of-wildfires
Colorado State has hired Jim Mora from UConn to be their next head football coach.
More here: https://tinyurl.com/2pbkneww
#csurams #jimmora
More here: https://tinyurl.com/2pbkneww
#csurams #jimmora
November 28, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Colorado State has hired Jim Mora from UConn to be their next head football coach.
More here: https://tinyurl.com/2pbkneww
#csurams #jimmora
More here: https://tinyurl.com/2pbkneww
#csurams #jimmora
A Colorado Springs woman accused of drugging and killing her two children back in December 2023 will be sent back to the United States after a judge in London ruled in favor of her extradition.
Read the latest on Kimberlee Singler here -> https://tinyurl.com/2ske9bm9
Read the latest on Kimberlee Singler here -> https://tinyurl.com/2ske9bm9
November 27, 2025 at 6:30 PM
A Colorado Springs woman accused of drugging and killing her two children back in December 2023 will be sent back to the United States after a judge in London ruled in favor of her extradition.
Read the latest on Kimberlee Singler here -> https://tinyurl.com/2ske9bm9
Read the latest on Kimberlee Singler here -> https://tinyurl.com/2ske9bm9
From all of us at News5, Happy Thanksgiving! We are thankful for your viewership!
#thanksgiving #turkeyday
#thanksgiving #turkeyday
November 27, 2025 at 3:00 PM
From all of us at News5, Happy Thanksgiving! We are thankful for your viewership!
#thanksgiving #turkeyday
#thanksgiving #turkeyday
If you're looking to head Downtown or to Old Colorado City this holiday season, the City of Colorado Springs has released a list of parking specials.
More at: https://tinyurl.com/3p3a4d9m
#parking #downtowncoloradosprings
More at: https://tinyurl.com/3p3a4d9m
#parking #downtowncoloradosprings
November 27, 2025 at 3:00 AM
If you're looking to head Downtown or to Old Colorado City this holiday season, the City of Colorado Springs has released a list of parking specials.
More at: https://tinyurl.com/3p3a4d9m
#parking #downtowncoloradosprings
More at: https://tinyurl.com/3p3a4d9m
#parking #downtowncoloradosprings
Here is a look at the scene along Legend Hill Drive. Police tell us they are working to make contact with a suspect involved in a domestic disturbance this morning.
More here: https://www.koaa.com/news/local-news/cspd-issues-shelter-in-place-order-for-a-neighborhood-on-colorado-springs-east-side
More here: https://www.koaa.com/news/local-news/cspd-issues-shelter-in-place-order-for-a-neighborhood-on-colorado-springs-east-side
November 26, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Here is a look at the scene along Legend Hill Drive. Police tell us they are working to make contact with a suspect involved in a domestic disturbance this morning.
More here: https://www.koaa.com/news/local-news/cspd-issues-shelter-in-place-order-for-a-neighborhood-on-colorado-springs-east-side
More here: https://www.koaa.com/news/local-news/cspd-issues-shelter-in-place-order-for-a-neighborhood-on-colorado-springs-east-side
It's going to be a cold start out there. Make sure to bundle up! 🥶
More here: https://www.koaa.com/weather
More here: https://www.koaa.com/weather
November 26, 2025 at 1:33 PM
It's going to be a cold start out there. Make sure to bundle up! 🥶
More here: https://www.koaa.com/weather
More here: https://www.koaa.com/weather