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Colorado Springs' Air Force Academy graduation is in full swing with Vice President JD Vance in attendance, as political shifts and energy concerns dominate the news. The U.S. emergency oil stockpile is declining, and AI's impact on hiring is reshaping the job market.

Colorado Springs — A former state Senate candidate faces murder charges in the killing of a local resident, while crews continue repaving US 24 with overnight lane closures. Meanwhile, a dramatic cave rescue in Laos saved five survivors, and the Thunderbirds made a special appearance in the city.

Colorado Springs — A local family mourns after a man had a medical emergency on Manitou Incline, while the Downtown Clean & Safe Program shows early success. The 29th Annual Pikes Peak Special Rodeo kicks off, and the Angel Run honors fallen heroes on Memorial Day.

Colorado Springs officials start repaving a half-mile stretch of Southmoor Drive after years of delays, while a school bus crash in Belgium kills four, including two children. A hiker's death on Manitou Incline highlights trail dangers, and a baby hawk rescued in Colorado Springs brings hope to the community.

Colorado Springs: Law enforcement investigates a fatal shooting in Old Colorado City following a recent spate of violence in the neighborhood, while city officials launch a pothole repair surge to address infrastructure concerns. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin faces challenges balancing deportation policies with sanctuary city tensions as pine beetle activity spikes, threatening fore...

Colorado Springs — A retrial in a child murder case against a Colorado man and the reopening of Manitou Incline after a fatal medical emergency are key updates, along with Memorial Day military commemorations and reflections on Jason Collins' legacy.

Colorado Springs: Wildfires in Nebraska and southern Georgia set records, with over 600,000 acres scorched and one fatality reported. A deadly gas explosion at a coal mine in northern China killed 90 people, marking the country’s worst mining disaster in a decade.

Colorado Springs — The Willwood Tunnel under I-25 has reopened after two years, easing traffic in the southwest, while a suspect was arrested over a spiked club threat. The city also launched the “Art at COS” exhibit at the airport and prepares for the rare World Olympic Collectors’ Fair at The Antlers Hotel.

Colorado Springs officials announce safety upgrades on West Colorado Avenue ahead of Territory Days, while a shooting investigation and suspicious death probe unfold on Cheyenne Road and a local motel. The city also seeks public input on the Colorado Avenue project and launches a pothole tracking dashboard.

Colorado Springs — The Pikes Peak Library District launched a free creative tools program with 3D printers and engravers, while Colorado DOT repaved US 50 in Pueblo County. Gasoline prices hit record highs due to tensions with Iran, and homelessness rose statewide as leaders seek solutions.

Colorado Springs: El Paso County addresses drainage issues in Cimarron Hills with $375,000 in repairs and additional $200,000 for pipe replacements, while a new gravel biking event launches in Pueblo County. A new revegetation bill could reshape agricultural water management in Colorado cities, and a tragic medical plane crash in New Mexico claims a local flight nurse's life.

Colorado Springs residents get updates on the reopening of the Hopeful Drive bridge in Park Vista, two fatal motorcycle crashes under investigation, and a rare high-end tornado threat in the central U.S. The episode also covers lingering cooler temperatures and an asteroid passing Earth later this week.

Colorado Springs residents are urged to stay safe after a fatal motorcycle crash in east Colorado Springs, while rising tomato prices strain local restaurants. The city also celebrates Colorado’s 150th anniversary with 150 community tables and a pet photo contest supporting animal rescue efforts.

Colorado Springs officials are addressing new deportation aircraft plans from Homeland Security, a possible luring incident at Rogers Elementary, and ongoing water issues in the Airport and Murray areas. The city is also considering a data center project and preparing for the Garden of the Gods Art Festival featuring local artist Nathan Roberts.

Colorado Springs — This episode covers bridge construction updates in Pueblo, the Summerween event at the Pueblo Mall, and rising costs impacting Latino voters in Denver and Pueblo. It also highlights Armed Forces Day meal initiatives and weather conditions in Colorado Springs.

Colorado Springs officials are addressing cracked Highway 115 in Penrose and preparing for Red Flag Warning conditions, while launching Safe Streets COS to improve school zone safety. The 33rd Hummingbird Festival returns to Starsmore Visitor and Nature Center, and a local family’s quick response saved a 1-year-old’s life from a rare brain tumor.

Colorado Springs: The Colorado Department of Transportation warns of a spike in motorcycle fatalities with 15 deaths since January, as the “100 deadliest days” approach. The Colorado Springs Fire Department uses drones to locate an arson suspect near the eastern foothills, highlighting advanced public safety tech.

Colorado Springs' Memorial Day Ruck March returns with the Special Forces Foundation leading the event at America the Beautiful Park, while construction on Stone Avenue replaces an aging iron water main with PVC piping. A shed fire and a hantavirus outbreak linked to a cruise trip also made headlines, alongside the restored historic stone bridge near downtown.

Colorado Springs crews nearly finished repaving Hanover Road after winter damage, while the Do Portugal Circus brings family-friendly shows to downtown through May 24. Public safety alerts include the “Mugshot Monday” list and a proposed lower speed limit on Hodgen Road due to concerns.

Colorado Springs: A cruise ship linked to a hantavirus outbreak is nearing Tenerife, Spain, with 147 passengers returning home, and the Air Academy girls soccer team lost in the Class 4A playoffs. A Colorado Springs family reunited with their son in Mexico after his terminal cancer diagnosis, highlighting challenges faced by detained families.

Colorado Springs residents should stay alert for potential traffic delays due to unseasonably warm weather and isolated showers. A plane crash in Denver involving a Frontier Airlines plane and a pedestrian on the airport runway, along with Logan Bryson’s win as Young Entrepreneur of the Year, are key updates from the city.

Colorado Springs officials are addressing a major cyberattack called the Canvas hack that disrupted schools and a wildfire mitigation effort on the west side, while three individuals were arrested in an organized retail crime case. The city also announced a new plan to repair Lime Road and unveiled new murals along the Legacy Loop Trail’s South end as part of community projects.

Colorado Springs residents should prepare for a freeze warning through 8 a.m. as temperatures drop, and a suspect rammed a police officer’s car while a bear was removed from a window well. Cañon City faces ongoing road construction delays, and Pueblo musician Chelle Jesse is teaching toddlers rock music with surprising results.

Colorado Springs: A special forces veteran, Craig Berry, is wanted after allegedly shooting his wife and fleeing the scene, while heavy snowfall impacts roads in Monument and Woodland Park. Copper thefts are rising in Colorado Springs, and a cruise ship with hantavirus cases faces backlash over its Canary Islands docking plans.

Colorado Springs’ Mariachi Diamante band celebrates Cinco de Mayo with vibrant performances, while the Colorado Springs Fire Department warns of a grass fire near I-25 and South Nevada Avenue. A hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship has raised global health concerns, and rising diesel prices strain local families amid Pueblo’s street repaving efforts.