Arrests made in Hawaii in human trafficking cSep 2, 2010 | 5:15 pmHONOLULU (AP) - Federal authorities are accusing six people of luring 400 laborers from Thailand to the United States and forcing them to work in what the FBI calls the largest human-trafficking case ever charged in U.S.
1 dead in plane crash off San Francisco BaySep 2, 2010 | 2:15 pmOfficials say a 40-year-old woman was found dead next to the wreckage of a small plane that crashed in a lagoon off San Francisco Bay. Divers are searching for two more people who may have been on board.
1 in 7 home kitchens would flunk inspectionSep 2, 2010 | 1:15 pmCould your kitchen at home pass a restaurant inspection?New research suggests that at least one in seven home kitchens would flunk the kind of health inspection commonly administered to restaurants.The small study from California's Los Angeles County found that only 61 percent of home kitchens would get an A or B if put through the rigors of a restaurant inspection.
Oil sheen spreading from Gulf platform explosSep 2, 2010 | 11:15 amThe Coast Guard is saying that a mile-long oil sheen is spreading from the site off an offshore petroleum platform that exploded in the Gulf of Mexico off Louisiana.The site of the explosion is west of where BP's massive spill occurred.
Gulf oil rig explodes off Louisiana coastSep 2, 2010 | 9:15 amAn offshore oil rig has exploded in the Gulf of Mexico, west of the site of the April blast that caused the massive oil spill.Coast Guard Petty Officer Casey Ranel says the blast was reported by a commercial helicopter company about 9:30 a.
Unemployment claims drop for second straight Sep 2, 2010 | 6:15 amThe number of people requesting unemployment benefits declined for the second straight week, suggesting that the slowing economy isn't prompting widespread job cuts.The Labor Department says new claims for unemployment aid fell last week by 6,000 to a seasonally adjusted 472,000.
Hurricane bears down as residents hunker-inSep 2, 2010 | 6:15 amAs the most powerful storm to threaten the east coast in years bears down on the outer banks of North Carolina, tourists are fleeing for the mainland. But resolute residents are staying behind.
Hostage situation over, gunman killed by poliSep 1, 2010 | 3:15 pmSILVER SPRING, Md. - Police shot and killed a gunman who held three hostages for several hours Wednesday at the Discovery Communications building in Silver Spring, Md.
The Holiday weekend is looking goodSep 2, 2010 | 3:15 pmAs you prepare for the long Holiday weekend, if you like your temperatures on the "cooler than average" side, Friday is your day, before a weekend warm-up. Monday through Thursday will be breezy and not as warm, with isolated storms.
Cooler Thursday...then a hot weekendSep 2, 2010 | 6:15 amA cool front moved through southern Colorado Wednesday night, so Thursday will not be as warm with afternoon highs about 10 degrees cooler compared to Wednesday. A very dry airmass is parked right on top of Colorado, so today expect a day with not a cloud in the sky.
Cooler Thursday then a big weekend warm upSep 1, 2010 | 3:15 pmClear cool and calm overnight tonight. A cold front moves down the front range thursday morning making it windy with cooler temps.
A warm dry start to SeptemberSep 1, 2010 | 6:15 amSeptember will start off warm and dry, in fact the forecast remains very dry over the next several days. A warm day is in store for southern Colorado today at Colorado Springs makes it up to 84 degrees and a forecast high of 91 today for Pueblo.
September will get off to a sunny startAug 31, 2010 | 3:15 pmIsolated thunderstorms until midnight then gradual clearing. Some areas could see low clouds early wednesday morning then its sunny skies with comfortable temperatures for the first day of september.
Lovely weather expected to end the month of AAug 31, 2010 | 6:15 amMostly sunny, breezy and very nice this afternoon. Temps will be a few degrees warmer today compared to what we would normally expect for the last afternoon of August.
Breezy, then coolerAug 30, 2010 | 3:15 pmWith a weak cold front in the vicinity, winds will be breezy, with isolated storms later Tuesday. Wednesday will be partly cloudy and breezy, with more sunshine and cooler thermometer readings on Thursday and Friday.
Gusty winds expected this afternoonAug 30, 2010 | 6:15 amHope you had a great weekend.The weather will be a bit backwards for the last Monday of August.
Gusty winds/isolated storms for MondayAug 29, 2010 | 3:15 pmA weak weather disturbance from the west will move across Colorado through Monday, bringing gusty winds and isolated storms (including some strong ones). Behind the disturbance, skies will clear and temperatures will be moderate for the rest of the week.
Still warm, with a better chance of stormsAug 28, 2010 | 2:15 pmSunday will be another windy, warm day, with a slightly better chance for thunderstorms (which will be likely over the higher elevations). Monday, a cold front will move in later, with gusty winds, scattered thunderstorms, and a cooler day on Tuesday.
UPDATE: Suspicious packages blown up in ManitSep 2, 2010 | 8:15 pmTwo suspicious boxes have been found at a building in Manitou Springs, in the area of Lafayette and Lovers Lane. They were blown up Thursday evening.
Colorado weather summary for Friday 9/2/10Sep 2, 2010 | 6:15 pmWinds were breezy early on Thursday as a weak cold front moved through, leaving sunny skies and cooler-than-average highs. Here's a look at some of the highs and lows across the state.
DOD confirms two more Ft. Carson casualtiesSep 2, 2010 | 6:15 pmThe Department of Defense has confirmed two more Ft. Carson soldier deaths, that we first told you about Wednesday on News First 5.
Former construction director pleads guiltySep 2, 2010 | 6:15 pmDENVER (AP) - The former director of construction at the Fort Carson Army base south of Colorado Springs has pleaded guilty to a charge that he failed to disclose several thousands of dollars ingifts from a contractor doing business with the Army.William T.
Sold! Buckskin Joe's leaving Canon CitySep 2, 2010 | 5:15 pmThe current owner of Buckskin Joe's is offering some of the details behind the decision to sell the popular southern Colorado tourist attraction. about the decision to sell the popular tourist attraction.
Colorado State Fair finds missing beagle's owSep 2, 2010 | 5:15 pmA little beagle is becoming quite the spoiled pup at the Colorado State Fair. He was found lost last week and it turns out his master is a cowboy living hundreds of miles away.
Arrests made in Hawaii in human trafficking cSep 2, 2010 | 5:15 pmHONOLULU (AP) - Federal authorities are accusing six people of luring 400 laborers from Thailand to the United States and forcing them to work in what the FBI calls the largest human-trafficking case ever charged in U.S.
DUI patrols, checkpoints to continue through Sep 2, 2010 | 4:15 pmThe unofficial end of summer is approaching, and the Colorado State Patrol and law enforcement agencies across the state are ramping up DUI enforcement with a goal of zero drug or alcohol-related fatalities this holiday weekend.The crackdown will wrap up Colorado's "100 Days of Heat" summer DUI campaign and is also part of the national effort, "Drunk Driving.
DOW: Mama bear, 2 cubs euthanized for enterinSep 2, 2010 | 4:15 pmA mama bear and her two cubs were euthanized by Colorado Division of Wildlife officials Thursday afternoon after they entered a Broadmoor-area home, causing a housekeeper to barricade herself in a bedroom for safety.Housekeeper Denise Burks says she was cleaning the kitchen at around 11:20 Thursday morning in a home on Sanford Drive west of the Broadmoor when the two bear cubs entered the home by sliding open a screen door leading to the back deck of the home.
UPDATE: Suspicious packages blown up in ManitSep 2, 2010 | 8:15 pmTwo suspicious boxes have been found at a building in Manitou Springs, in the area of Lafayette and Lovers Lane. They were blown up Thursday evening.
DOD confirms two more Ft. Carson casualtiesSep 2, 2010 | 6:15 pmThe Department of Defense has confirmed two more Ft. Carson soldier deaths, that we first told you about Wednesday on News First 5.
Former construction director pleads guiltySep 2, 2010 | 6:15 pmDENVER (AP) - The former director of construction at the Fort Carson Army base south of Colorado Springs has pleaded guilty to a charge that he failed to disclose several thousands of dollars ingifts from a contractor doing business with the Army.William T.
Sold! Buckskin Joe's leaving Canon CitySep 2, 2010 | 5:15 pmThe current owner of Buckskin Joe's is offering some of the details behind the decision to sell the popular southern Colorado tourist attraction. about the decision to sell the popular tourist attraction.
Colorado State Fair finds missing beagle's owSep 2, 2010 | 5:15 pmA little beagle is becoming quite the spoiled pup at the Colorado State Fair. He was found lost last week and it turns out his master is a cowboy living hundreds of miles away.
DUI patrols, checkpoints to continue through Sep 2, 2010 | 4:15 pmThe unofficial end of summer is approaching, and the Colorado State Patrol and law enforcement agencies across the state are ramping up DUI enforcement with a goal of zero drug or alcohol-related fatalities this holiday weekend.The crackdown will wrap up Colorado's "100 Days of Heat" summer DUI campaign and is also part of the national effort, "Drunk Driving.
DOW: Mama bear, 2 cubs euthanized for enterinSep 2, 2010 | 4:15 pmA mama bear and her two cubs were euthanized by Colorado Division of Wildlife officials Thursday afternoon after they entered a Broadmoor-area home, causing a housekeeper to barricade herself in a bedroom for safety.Housekeeper Denise Burks says she was cleaning the kitchen at around 11:20 Thursday morning in a home on Sanford Drive west of the Broadmoor when the two bear cubs entered the home by sliding open a screen door leading to the back deck of the home.
DOW: Mama Bear & 2 Cubs Euthanized for EnteriSep 2, 2010 | 3:15 pmA mama bear and her two cubs were euthanized by Colorado Division of Wildlife officials Thursday afternoon after they entered a Broadmoor-area home, causing a housekeeper to barricade herself in a bedroom for safety.Housekeeper Denise Burks says she was cleaning the kitchen at around 11:20 Thursday morning in a home on Sanford Drive west of the Broadmoor when the two bear cubs entered the home by sliding open a screen door leading to the back deck of the home.
Suspicious packages found in Manitou SpringsSep 2, 2010 | 3:15 pmTwo suspicious boxes have been found at a building in Manitou Springs, in the area of Lafayette and Lovers Lane. That area is blocked off right now, while the Manitou Springs and Colorado Springs bomb squads investigate.
Homeless man, soaking in hot tub, calls 911 fSep 2, 2010 | 10:15 amA homeless man who called 911 from the hot tub of a suburban Portland home and asked for towels, hot chocolate and a hug got arrested for trespassing instead.Beaverton police say Mark Eskelsen called 911 from his cell phone, identified himself as "the sheriff of Washington County," and asked for medical help.
Detroit mayor's wheels stolen, SUV left on blSep 2, 2010 | 9:15 amNo vehicle is safe in Detroit--not even the mayor's. His SUV was robbed of its wheels and put up on cinder blocks by the thieves.
Boobies bracelets brouhahaSep 2, 2010 | 7:15 amBreast cancer awareness bracelets have been banned at a South Dakota high school.The bracelets read "I Love Boobies".
N.Y. man: I lost $1.3M artwork while drunkSep 1, 2010 | 1:15 pmA man entrusted with helping to sell a $1.3 million painting said it disappeared while he was in a drunken haze, according to a lawsuit filed by a co-owner of the canvas.
Double take: Jesus on the power pole?Sep 1, 2010 | 12:15 pmA Hathaway, Louisiana man recently came across a utility pole with a powerful image.Rickey Navarre did a double take of the pole while driving along Highway 26, and said he sees what appears to be Jesus Christ hanging on the cross.
Busted pot growers mistake wardens for suppliSep 1, 2010 | 7:15 amCalifornia wildlife officials say two men are in custody after a group of marijuana growers started to toss bags full of pot into a pickup truck belonging to game wardens they mistook for their suppliers.State Department of Fish and Game spokesman Pat Foy says two wardens in Tehama County were looking for deer poachers Monday night in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest when they heard footsteps behind them.
Snake escape! Atlanta Zoo loses rattlerAug 31, 2010 | 2:15 pmGeorgia wildlife officials will inspect an Atlanta zoo after a venomous rattlesnake was able to escape and slither around a city neighborhood.Zoo staff noticed the female tiger rattlesnake was missing during a routine check late Friday.
Golfer's swing snags rock, sparks fire in CalAug 31, 2010 | 2:15 pmForget "Fore!""Fire!" was the cry of the day for a golfer whose off-target swing sparked a 12-acre blaze in Southern California.The golfer at the Shady Canyon Golf Course in Irvine landed a shot in the rough Saturday.
Mileage jump has couple wondering where car'sAug 31, 2010 | 12:15 pmA couple who left their car parked in a long-term lot near Kennedy Airport during a trip to California were trying to figure out what their car has been doing without them. Mimi and Ulrich Gunthart said their car odometer reading jumped by 724 miles while they were out of town.
Lion cubs going to the dogs in ColoradoAug 30, 2010 | 8:15 amDogs and cats are known to be enemies, but at a Colorado animal sanctuary near Keensberg, two lion cubs' survival is in the paws of a pack of rescue dogs.Butchie the Bulldog and Wally the cat are teachers of a pair of homeless cubs who were only a few months old when they were found by Canadian police during a drug raid.
MDA Telethon this weekendSep 2, 2010 | 10:15 amThe Muscular Dystrophy Association will hold the its annual telethon this Labor Day weekend, and an all-star lineup is scheduled to entertain throughout the event. It can be seen live on NewsFirst5 beginning at 7 pm Sunday until 5 pm Monday.
Buckskin Joe's: 50 year tradition may leaveSep 2, 2010 | 10:15 amA deal is nearly complete to sell a big southern Colorado tourist attraction. Buckskin Joe's has been sitting right next to the Royal Gorge outside Canon City for more than 50 years.
Weekend plans at Cheyenne Mountain State ParkSep 2, 2010 | 8:15 amThe long Labor Day Weekend is almost upon us. If you're trying to find something to do without draining your gas tank, Cheyenne Mountain State Park has some programs to entertain the whole family.
Colorado State Fair recycles oils, manure andSep 1, 2010 | 6:15 pmThe Colorado State Fair is going more green this year. The fair received a state grant to set up recycling bins across the fairgrounds.
Thursday at the Colorado State FairSep 1, 2010 | 1:15 pmThursday is your last chance for visiting the Colorado State Fair before the busy holiday weekend. Here are come of the highlights:Wild West Ranch Rodeo7:00 pm - Budweiser Rodeo Arena - $5The Wild West has come to the Colorado State Fair.
Denver's tiger cubs meet the outside worldSep 1, 2010 | 10:15 amMeet the quadruplets! The Denver Zoo's four endangered, Amur tiger cubs took their first dip in the outdoor pool and roll in the dirt Monday as they explored their outdoor habitat for the first time.Females Zaria and Akasha and males Nikolai and Thimbu - were each given a clean bill of health.
Friday: Stargazer night at the Cheyenne MountAug 31, 2010 | 12:15 pmTraverse the night sky through telescopes with the guidance of the Colorado Springs Astronomical Society this Friday at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo. The Zoo will host its final Stargazer Night of the year.
Colorado camp sites available for Labor Day WAug 31, 2010 | 8:15 amMany of Colorado's state parks still have camp sites available for the Labor Day weekend.Arkansas Headwaters, Yampa River, Crawford, Eleven Mile and Mancos state parks are among the sites that still have spaces open all three days.
Tuesday is Dollar Day at the Colorado State FAug 30, 2010 | 2:15 pmIf you're watching your budget but still want to have fun, Tuesday is your day for the Colorado State Fair. It's Pepsi Dollar Day presented by News First 5.
Ubaldo denied again as Giants edge RoxSep 2, 2010 | 12:15 amSAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Pinch-runner Darren Ford scored the go-ahead run from second base on a wild pitch and throwing error in the eighth inning, helping Tim Lincecum end a career-worstfive-start skid in the San Francisco Giants' 2-1 victory over Colorado on Wednesday night. Ubaldo Jimenez (17-6) was denied in his fifth attempt at a franchise-record 18th win.
Falcons not taking Northwestern State lightlySep 1, 2010 | 11:16 pmOn paper Saturday's football game at the Air Force Academy appears to be a mismatch.The Air Force Falcons kick off the season against Northwestern State from Louisiana.
Rockies make roster movesSep 1, 2010 | 11:16 pmDENVER (AP) - The Colorado Rockies have activated reliever Taylor Buchholz from the 15-day disabled list and recalled infielder Chris Nelson from Triple-A Colorado Springs. Both players are expected to be available for the game Wednesday night in San Francisco.
Corpas will have Tommy John surgerySep 1, 2010 | 11:16 pmSAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Colorado Rockies right-handed reliever Manuel Corpas needs reconstructive Tommy John elbow surgery. Corpas, placed on the 15-day disabled list last Friday with a sprained ligament in his right elbow, received a second opinion Tuesday from Dr.
BYU works out deals with ESPN and Notre DameSep 1, 2010 | 11:16 pmPROVO, Utah (AP) - BYU athletic director Tom Holmoe says the Cougars' move to independence in football has plenty of risks and he hopes even bigger rewards. Holmoe gave some details Wednesday about BYU's athletic future.
Giants bounce back to take game 2 from RoxAug 31, 2010 | 11:15 pmSAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Andres Torres led off the eighth inning with a go-ahead home run, helping the San Francisco Giants beat the Colorado Rockies 5-2 on Tuesday night to close within four games of the NL West-leading San Diego Padres. Buster Posey added a two-run double in the eighth as the Giants won for the second time in six games.
UCCS names Laster women's basketball coachAug 31, 2010 | 11:15 pmCOLORADO SPRINGS - Corey Laster, most recently an assistant at NCAA Division I Bucknell, was named the new women's basketball coach at the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs on Tuesday.Laster was an assistant for three seasons with the Bison.
Moreno is finally back at practiceAug 31, 2010 | 9:15 pmENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) - Denver Broncos running back Knowshon Moreno is practicing for the first time since hurting his right hamstring on the first day of training camp Aug.
Rockies obtain pitcher Delcarmen from BoSoxAug 31, 2010 | 6:15 pmDENVER (AP) - The Boston Red Sox have traded reliever Manny Delcarmen and cash to the Colorado Rockies for minor league pitcher Chris Balcom-Miller. The Red Sox have faded in the AL playoff race while the Rockies headed into Tuesday night's game trying to stay close in the NL wild-card chase.
It's official! BYU will leave the Mountain WeAug 31, 2010 | 6:15 pmPROVO, Utah (AP) - BYU is going independent in football, after all. BYU says it is leaving the Mountain West Conference and will go independent in football while joining the West Coast Conference in all other sports in the 2011-2012 school year.
Obama: China joining UN talks on Iran sanctioApr 14, 2010 | 12:15 amPresident Barack Obama, wrapping up a 47-nation nuclear security summit, said Tuesday he is confident China will join other nations in pressing for tough new sanctions on Iran for continuing to defy the international.
Strong quake in western China's Qinghai killsApr 14, 2010 | 12:15 amA series of strong earthquakes struck China's western Qinghai province Wednesday, killing at least 300 people, injuring thousands and burying many others under toppled houses in a mountainous rural area, officials and.
Toyota to temporarily halt sales of Lexus GX Apr 14, 2010 | 12:15 amToyota Motor Corp. is temporarily halting sales of the 2010 Lexus GX 460 after Consumer Reports issued a rare "Don't Buy" warning amid concerns the large SUV has handling problems that could cause it to roll over during.
Rose scores 39, Bulls beat Celtics 101-93Apr 14, 2010 | 12:15 amAs if there wasn't enough drama already, the Chicago Bulls' season took another weird twist and this one involves coach Vinny Del Negro and executive vice president John Paxson.
Huckabee likens gay marriage to incest, polygApr 14, 2010 | 12:15 amMike Huckabee, a possible Republican presidential candidate in 2012, says the effort to allow gays and lesbians to marry is comparable to legalizing incest, polygamy and drug use.
FACT CHECK: Obama skips fine print in nuke spApr 14, 2010 | 12:15 amPresident Barack Obama laid out a nightmare scenario on Tuesday - a terrorist with atomic bomb materials no bigger than an apple who could launch an attack killing hundreds of thousands of people.
Democrat wins Fla. US House special electionApr 14, 2010 | 12:15 amRepublican backlash over President Barack Obama's health care overhaul had little effect in the nation's first U.S.
Woman to stand trial in baby ripped from wombApr 14, 2010 | 12:15 amA Washington state woman accused of fatally stabbing a pregnant woman and cutting the woman's nearly full-term baby from her womb has been ruled competent to stand trial.
Acting in Play a Dream Come True for Local TeSep 2, 2010 | 3:15 pmA local theater group is helping one child with special needs live his dream. The Front Range Players recently put on a youth performance of the High School Musical.
Man Sentenced to 3 Years in Prison for Theft Sep 2, 2010 | 3:15 pmOne of two men accused of stealing a dead airman's belongings in Colorado Springs has pleaded guilty to the crime and will spend three years behind bars. 30-year-old Denard O'Neal Thompson was sentenced Wednesday.
Gas Leak Affecting School Bus RoutesSep 2, 2010 | 3:15 pmA gas leak at Highway 105 and Forest Drive in Monument has shut down the intersection, and caused some trouble for D38 buses trying to take students home.
Contempt-of-Court Case Begins Against Anti-TaSep 2, 2010 | 3:15 pmColorado officials may finally be getting closer to knowing whether a tax-bashing activist from Colorado Springs played a role in helping get three tax-cutting measures onto state ballots this fall.
Suspicious Packages Prompt Evacuations in ManSep 2, 2010 | 2:15 pmTwo suspicious packages are under investigation in Manitou Springs near Lafayette Road and Lovers Lane The investigation has prompted some businesses to be evacuated and part of Canon Avenue is closed.
Slideshow: bears caught by wildlife officialsSep 2, 2010 | 4:15 pmThe Department of Wildlife snapped some photos of the bears that broke into a Colorado Springs home Thursday.? Take a look above.
Police investigating suspicious packageSep 2, 2010 | 4:15 pmThe intersection of Lafayette and Lover's Lane in Manitou Springs has been blocked off while police invesigate a suspicious package in the area.
Tonight on FOX21 News at 6:30 and 9Sep 2, 2010 | 3:15 pmAs the?BP oil spill disaster comes to an end, there are?more problems in the Gulf of Mexico?after another oil rig explodes. Click here to see what else is coming up on FOX21 News at 6:30 and 9.
Springs named fourth safest driving citySep 2, 2010 | 3:15 pmColorado Springs is ranks fourth safest driving city in the country, according to a report released by Allstate Thursday.
Gas Leak closes Highway 105Sep 2, 2010 | 3:15 pmA gas leak in Monument, Colo. has forced crews to close Highway 105 between Furrow Road and Archer Road Thursday afternoon.
High Altitude Happy Hour in Manitou SpringsSep 2, 2010 | 10:15 amFood, wine and fun from local merchants await those who travel up Pikes Peak while supporting tourism in Manitou Springs.
AACL Charter School delayed 2 hoursSep 2, 2010 | 7:15 amUPDATE: Colorado Springs?say a suspicious package found at? AACL Charter School - formally Pike Elementary - is not a threat?.?The school remains on a?two hour delay Thursday morning.
