Fun-filled events across Colorado this weekend October 3 – October 5, 2025
Each week, News5 tries to compile a list of events happening across Colorado. From the Cripple Creek Fall Festival to a Switchbacks game, there's plenty to enjoy this weekend!
EPSO: Vandalism hits First Baptist Church of Peaceful Valley
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office (EPSO) has confirmed a vandal allegedly struck the First Baptist Church of Peaceful Valley in the Security-Widefield area, at the intersection of South Powers Boulevard and Fontaine Boulevard. According to First Baptist’s Pastor Allen Payne, he received a call...
Family of homicide victim speaks out more than a month after killing near Monument...
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) -More than a month after a man was found stabbed to death near Monument Valley Park, police say they’re still searching for a suspect. On Aug. 28, officers responded to the area just north of downtown and discovered 48-year-old Daniel Parsons with at least one stab wound. The El Paso...
How a musician preserved Colorado Springs’ underground punk scene from the 80s and 90s
In the 1980s and ’90s, Colorado Springs was home to a vibrant underground music scene — punk, post-punk, punk-jazz and even metal — much of which later languished in shoeboxes of cassette tapes, dusty flyers and old photographs. Musician Danny Stewart, owner of Pete’s 9mm Rec Hords,...
Crews respond to garage, car fire in Colorado Springs
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) - The Colorado Springs Fire Department (CSFD) said crews responded to a structure fire on Friday at 8:11 p.m. Crews said the fire was in the area of North 24th Street and West Willamette Avenue, near Old Colorado City. According to firefighters, a garage and a...
Hidden In Colorado Springs Is A One-Of-A-Kind Castle Offering Relaxing Overnight Stays And Tea...
From the Neuschwanstein Castle in the Alps of Germany to the Polish fortress of Malbork, it goes without saying that Europe has some of the most fairytale-like castles around. But you don't have to venture across the pond to marvel at grandiose medieval works of art. The stunning architectural masterpiece of Glen...
9 Hidden Casual Dining Gems In Colorado You’ll Love
Colorado’s reputation for stunning mountain vistas and outdoor adventures often overshadows its incredible food scene. Beyond the tourist hotspots and fancy restaurants, the Centennial State harbors amazing casual eateries where locals gather for authentic, unforgettable meals. If you’re planning a Colorado adventure...
The Lewis-Jones shootout: A 107-year-old crime story
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — Before Colorado Springs was a mecca for leaf-peeping or home to military installations, General William Jackson Palmer envisioned the town under Pikes Peak as a health resort for the dry climate and crisp mountain air. But, as westward expansion gave way to industrialism and gold rushes, what was...
Missing teen last seen in the Stratmoor Hills area
EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KKTV) - The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a missing teen Thursday night. The sheriff’s office said 15-year-old Phoenix Gragg was last seen on Clover Circle West, near the Stratmoor Hills area. Gragg was described as a 5-foot-6 white male with...
El Paso County Sheriff and TESSA Join Forces to Combat Domestic Violence in Colorado
As Domestic Violence Awareness Month commences, the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office is teaming up with TESSA to highlight the scourge of domestic abuse in communities throughout Colorado. The collaborative effort aims to not only foster awareness but also bolster support and intervention for those caught in the cycle...

















