12+ hour, 49+ min ago   (370+ words) CENTRAL SPRINGS, Colo. (KOAA) — More than 10 downtown Colorado Springs businesses are taking part in a new street pop-up series called the Sidewalk Soiree every Saturday this September, with sales, activities, and pop-ups aimed at drawing more shoppers to local retailers....

2+ day, 10+ hour ago   (309+ words) The 2026 Labor Day Lift Off is back for Labor Day weekend. The free event is one of the biggest hot air balloon festivals in the state. This year, organizers are celebrating 50 years of the Labor Day Lift Off, and they're…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (957+ words) COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KOAA) — A Colorado Springs family got an unexpected visitor this summer when a bear walked through an open door and into their home in the Broadmoor area. Nerissa England said the family was getting ready for the…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (354+ words) SOUTHERN COLORADO (KOAA) — Each week, News5 compiles a list of events happening across Colorado. From 50 years at Bear Creek Nature Center to a Switchbacks game, there's plenty to enjoy this weekend! 50 Years at Bear Creek Nature Center Bear Creek Nature Center…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (229+ words) COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KOAA) — The Downtown Partnership presented a one-year progress report on the "Clean and Safe" initiative to Colorado Springs City Council Monday, with leaders pointing to cleaner streets and reduced reliance on police as early signs of success....

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (336+ words) Parking in downtown Colorado Springs and Old Colorado City is about to get easier with upgraded meters, new payment options, and a city-wide information campaign. The city of Colorado Springs is rolling out its "Now You Know" campaign, aimed at…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (579+ words) COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KOAA) — Childcare in Colorado Springs is becoming increasingly expensive and hard to find, with studies identifying the city as a "child care desert." The Pikes Peak region has roughly 47,000 children under the age of five, but only…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (165+ words) COLORADO SPRINGS — A traffic switch is scheduled for North Stone Avenue in Colorado Springs starting Wednesday, July 29, as the city continues work on stormwater improvements along the route. According to a press release from the city, the current traffic flow…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (316+ words) CENTRAL SPRINGS, Colo. (KOAA) — Some park bathrooms across Colorado Springs are locked up throughout the rest of the year as part of a cost-saving measure that, along with other service changes, is saving the city $950,000. Originally, Colorado Springs Parks and…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (160+ words) COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KOAA) — Colorado Springs has a unique way to watch a highly anticipated movie! Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey made its debut on Thursday. The Cinemark on Carefree Circle on the eastern part of the city is one of…...