KOAA News5

For Denver local Coltin Wilde, flying kites is less of a hobby and more of a pursuit; if the wind is just so, this avid collector can be found populating the skies of public parks. Now he is bringing a festival to Southern Colorado. koaa.com/news/news5-ori…

Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin deepen China-Russia ties, signing 40+ deals, praising energy trade, and presenting a united front on global affairs. koaa.com/world/asia/xi-…

We now know a little more about what led the Academy D20 Board to vote no confidence in former superintendent Jinger Harberer. koaa.com/advocates-of-a…

It's Summer already for many, and starting this weekend at many splash pads and pools across Colorado Springs, it will start to feel like it. Of course, that's if our rain doesn't stick around. 👀 koaa.com/around-town/me…

It has been a messy morning, with rain and snow across the Pikes Peak Region and Southern Colorado. Meteorologist Alan Rose is tracking a secondary round of showers this afternoon, and says that some areas will see stronger thunderstorms. koaa.com/weather/mornin…

TRAFFIC ALERT A crash has closed the left lane of Northbound I-25 near the Garden of the Gods exit. Expect delays in this area as crews work to clean up the mess. More here: koaa.com/traffic  Image courtesy of CDOT.

TRAFFIC ALERT Southbound I-25 is closed for a crash just south of Castle Rock at mile marker 179. Between Exit 181: Plum Creek Parkway and Exit 174: Tomah Road. More: koaa.com/traffic  Courtesy of CDOT

Acting AG Todd Blanche faces the Senate about a $1.8 billion fund, allowing claims for government targeting victims. koaa.com/politics/the-p…

White House VP Vance discusses Iran's nuclear ambitions amidst stalled military actions and diplomatic overtures. koaa.com/us-news/iran-w…

Federal safety investigators opened two days of hearings Tuesday to examine why the engine flew off a UPS cargo plane last year, causing a crash that killed 15 people, and why Boeing didn’t address an underlying flaw sooner. koaa.com/us-news/ntsb-r…

San Diego Police Chief Scott Wahl said Abdullah, a father of eight, helped prevent the attack from becoming even deadlier. koaa.com/us-news/crime/…

It’s not just whole bodies; organs, blood vessels, and more are isolated and on display, showing the intricacies of human anatomy. koaa.com/news/local-new…

Colorado Springs Utilities CEO requests $700,000 salary. The Colorado Springs Utilities Board, also the City Council, is set to discuss the matter on Wednesday. koaa.com/news/news5-inv…

Wednesday will be cool with clouds and periodic rain showers. koaa.com/weather/cloudy…

What's one of your favorite Colorado adventures? koaa.com/america-250/co…

Brandin Kreuzer, who will be on parole June 1, was convicted of first-degree assault of a peace officer, motor vehicle theft, burglary, robbery and second-degree kidnapping, among other charges koaa.com/news/politics/…

The document says the U.S. is “forever barred and precluded” from examining or prosecuting Trump, his sons and the Trump organization’s current tax issues, states the one-page document posted to the DOJ website, Tuesday. koaa.com/politics/us-go…

Young Coloradans overwhelmed by debt seek help as inflation rises, impacting Gen Z finances. koaa.com/news/local-new…

JUST IN: The United States Air Force Academy has announced that United States Vice President JD Vance will be the 2026 Academy Commencement Speaker. The USAFA graduation is set to take place on Thursday, May 28. News5 will carry a livestream of the entire event. More here: koaa.com/news/local-new…

Two Colorado candidates calling for Governor Jared Polis' impeachment after granting Tina Peters clemency. koaa.com/news/politics/…