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The Colorado Rockies introduced Paul DePodesta, their new President of Baseball Operations, on Thursday.

More here: https://tinyurl.com/2nm534ra 

#coloradorockies #pauldepodesta
November 17, 2025 at 3:00 AM
A defensive battle ends up going straight to the Broncos!

Denver wins 8th straight game with a walk-off 35-yard field goal from Will Lutz.

November 17, 2025 at 12:45 AM
The City of Colorado Springs has announced that construction of the westbound bridge, part of the Circle Drive Bridges Project, is complete!

More at: https://tinyurl.com/damsm62z 

#circledrive #coloradosprings
November 16, 2025 at 9:00 PM
It's been almost 10 years since an attack on the Colorado Springs Planned Parenthood that killed 3 people and injured 9 others.

But Robert Dear, the admitted gunman, will not be going to trial anytime soon.

Read more about the process here -> https://tinyurl.com/ypdts6w4
November 16, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Colorado Parks and Wildlife has opened an investigation after a Rocky Mountain Big Horn Ram was found poached in Saguache County.

More at: https://tinyurl.com/42wnvwnh 

#poaching #cpw
November 16, 2025 at 3:00 AM
The ice rink at Acacia Park in Downtown Colorado Springs is open once again for the holiday season!

More here: https://tinyurl.com/yc5jk4ex 

#skateinthepark #acaciapark
November 15, 2025 at 9:00 PM
The 218th signature needed to force a vote on releasing all the Epstein files was secured with the swearing in of Arizona Congresswoman Adelita Grijalva.

Read more about what happens now -> https://tinyurl.com/3tytsrzj
November 15, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Colorado and other upstream states aren't doing enough to commit to sharing and conserving water in the Colorado River system, Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs said Wednesday as seven-state talks on managing the critical supply.

Read more here -> https://tinyurl.com/ypkw8zfc 
November 14, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Colorado Avalanche goalie Scott Wedgewood has signed a one-year extension worth $2.5 million.

#GoAvsGo #scottwedgewood
November 14, 2025 at 3:00 AM
The U.S. Senate passed legislation to reopen the federal government. It also includes a ban on intoxicating hemp beverages.

More at: https://tinyurl.com/4ab7ff4r 

#ussenate #hemp
November 14, 2025 at 1:00 AM
A new review of studies found no link between taking acetaminophen during pregnancy and autism or ADHD in children.

The review looked at 40 studies from around the world that were conducted within the past decade.

Read about the review here -> https://tinyurl.com/4nr7k93y
November 13, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Avalanche Captain Gabriel Landeskog scored his first regular season goal in more than 1,000 days as Colorado defeated Anaheim 4-1 on Tuesday night.

More at: https://tinyurl.com/mzcmfyu6 

#GoAvsGo #gabriellandeskog
November 13, 2025 at 3:00 AM
After scoring his first NHL overtime winner on Sunday in Vancouver, Avalanche forward Gavin Brindley signed a two-year extension.

More at: https://tinyurl.com/4f4bftt2 

#GoAvsGo #gavinbrindley
November 12, 2025 at 3:00 AM
HEADS UP

Here is a look at the scene of a box truck rollover at Powers Boulevard and Stetson Hills. All westbound lanes of Stetson Hills are closed right now, according to CSFD.

Images courtesy CSFD.
November 11, 2025 at 6:36 PM
This Veterans Day and everyday, we honor those in southern Colorado and across the country who served.

Local Veterans Day ceremonies: https://tinyurl.com/57anfvs2 

#veterans #veteransday
November 11, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Congratulations to Cassie Levay, Monday's Fill Up With 5 Winner!

Enter for your chance to win: https://tinyurl.com/4cysd7de 
November 11, 2025 at 3:00 AM
The Rockies have hired Paul DePodesta to be their President of Baseball Operations/General Manager.

He was assistant GM to Billy Beane with the Oakland A's, which was made famous by the movie "Moneyball."

More at: https://tinyurl.com/4sxdmr8k 

#coloradorockies #pauldepodesta
November 7, 2025 at 10:00 PM
The Colorado Lottery and the Nature & Wildlife Discovery Center's Raptor Center are partnering to support the "Fly On" initiative.

The effort aims to expand raptor recovery and public education programs.

More at: https://tinyurl.com/yhxr4nx6 

#naturecenter #pueblonaturecenter
November 7, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Vogl Homestead Farm in Black Forest is hosting their sixth annual 'Great Pumpkin Rescue.'

They are taking pumpkins in any condition to use them as supplemental feed for sheep or their compost.

More at: https://tinyurl.com/3txkv6uk 

#pumpkins #voglhomestead
November 6, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Willy Quinney works to create community with food at his eatery, where everyone is welcome.

When he found out he needed a kidney transplant, his community stepped up.

More at: https://tinyurl.com/5bswzr65 

#kidneydonation #silvercliffcolorado
November 5, 2025 at 5:00 PM
No one was injured after an SUV crashed into a King Soopers Tuesday. It happened around 4:30 p.m. at the location off West Uintah Street.

More at: https://tinyurl.com/mr2bz5sv 

#kingsoopers #crash
November 5, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Illegal dumping in Pueblo County has made its way into the water supply.

On Wednesday, Pueblo County Public Works cleaned up the area under Piñon Bridge.

More at: https://tinyurl.com/4c8afdkf 

#pinonbridge #pueblocountypublicworks
November 2, 2025 at 10:00 PM
The Broncos can't be beat!

On Sunday, the team beat the Texans 18-15 with a field goal in the game's final seconds.

This marks Denver's sixth consecutive win.
November 2, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Thanks to your generosity, KOAA News5 has raised over 95 thousand dollars for our 'If You Give A Child A Book' Campaign.

This money will go towards providing K-5 students from Title I schools with free books to start their own home library.

Read more here -> https://tinyurl.com/bdf47hdy
November 2, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Martin Necas celebrated his new contract with a goal and two assists in the Avs 4-2 victory over Vegas on Friday.

More at: https://tinyurl.com/57etthtx 

#GoAvsGo #martinnecas
November 1, 2025 at 9:00 PM