A beautiful sunrise in Southern Colorado this morning! Melissa Suggs shared this shot with us from Fountain.

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Olympians and fans said goodbye to the Rio Games Sunday, extinguishing the Olympic flame and then turning the celebration into a samba dance party. What did you think of the games? Ira Cronin

It's over in Rio
Olympians and fans said goodbye to the Rio Games Sunday, extinguishing the Olympic flame and then turning the celebration into a samba dance party.
http://www.koaa.com

The IRS is warning students and parents about a new tax scam. Brie Groves KOAA

Tax scam warning
The IRS is warning students and parents about a new tax scam.
http://www.koaa.com

The Manitou Incline is now closed as the cities of Colorado Springs and Manitou Springs start phase 2 of improvements to the popular trail. Joanna Wise KOAA is live on ‪#‎News5Today‬ with more on what repairs and enhancements are being done.

Manitou Incline closed for construction
The Manitou Incline is now closed as the cities of Colorado Springs and Manitou Springs start phase 2 of improvements to the popular trail.
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UPDATE: (4:03 am) I-25 is now OPEN

TRAFFIC ALERT: Southbound I-25 is closed In Pueblo just north of Eagleridge Blvd. due to a gas leak. No estimate time of reopening.

LIVE TRAFFIC: http://www.koaa.com/category/292158/traffic…

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Our contest page now has a chance to win a 6 month Taekwondo Membership: http://www.koaa.com/contests

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"We're all one big family -- fire department, law enforcement, whatever it may be. We want to be able to support each other," said Brad Davidson with the Pueblo West Fire Department.

Pueblo West Fire Dept honors law enforcement with free breakfast
The Pueblo West Fire Department has a pancake breakfast every month, but the one Sunday took on a whole new meaning.
http://www.koaa.com/story/32808079/pueblo-west-fir...|By Greg Dingrando

The ‪#‎Rio2016‬ Closing Ceremony starts now! Watch on KOAA or online here:

NBC Primetime: Closing Ceremony
The first Olympics in South America conclude with NBC's coverage of the Closing Ceremony from Rio de Janeiro's Maracana Stadium. Plus, a one-hour special looking back at the defining moments of the Rio Games.
http://stream.nbcolympics.com/nbc-day-16-primetime...

Here's a look at tonight's forecast:

Sunday Evening Weather: Pleasant with Isolated Thunder in the Mountains
Isolated thunderstorms are expected early this evening in the mountains, particularly in south-central areas of the state.
http://www.koaa.com/story/32807874/sunday-evening-...|By Jessica Van Meter

‪#‎TeamUSA‬ men's basketball defeats Serbia to win GOLD! It's the team's third straight gold, and the final gold medal of ‪#‎Rio2016‬!

Latest at Rio 2016: USA men's basketball defeats Serbia, wins gold
The latest on the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.
http://www.koaa.com/story/32807606/usa-mens-basket...

‪#‎TeamUSA‬ is going for the gold in men's basketball right now! Watch live on KOAA or online here:

NBC Daytime Coverage: Day 16
Streaming coverage for Day 16 of the Rio 2016 Olympics on NBC Daytime includes Team USA in the men's gold medal game in basketball, the men's marathon in track and field, the men's gold medal match in volleyball, and the final in rhythmic gymnastics.
http://stream.nbcolympics.com/nbc-day-16-daytime-e...

In an interview with NBC's Matt Lauer, Lochte backtracked from his story that he had initially described as an armed robbery.

Watch the interview here: http://www.nbcolympics.com/…/ryan-lochte-one-one-matt-lauer…

USOC says 'further action' coming in Lochte case
U.S. Olympic Committee CEO Scott Blackmun says further action is coming in the matter of 12-time swimming medalist Ryan Lochte and his teammates.
http://www.koaa.com/story/32807206/usoc-says-furth...
KOAA 5 shared a link.
20 hrs
1 killed, 2 injured in street racing accident
The Colorado State Patrol says one person was killed and two others were injured in a street racing crash north of Denver.
http://www.koaa.com/story/32807079/1-killed-2-inju...

Did you get a chance to Slide the City yesterday? News 5's Ted Skroback did. Check it out!

News 5 takes on the 1,000 foot slide
This is the second year Slide the City visited to Colorado Springs, closing down part of 21st Street to make way for the 1,000 foot slide. It was a one day event but they make a quick stop first.
http://www.koaa.com/story/32805823/news-5-takes-on...|By Ted Skroback

Another beautiful early morning on Pike's Peak! No morning show because of the Olympics, but good luck to all the marathoners climbing that mountain today. Should be a warmer day overall! http://www.koaa.com/…/32…/sunday-morning-weather-warming-up…

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Matthew Centrowitz is the first American to win the men's 1,500 meter since 1908! ‪#‎TeamUSA‬

USA's Matt Centrowitz wins gold in 1,500m
The latest on the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.
http://www.koaa.com/story/32805169/latest-at-rio-2...

An estimated 60,000 homes have been damaged by severe flooding in Louisiana.

Officials: 60,000 homes damaged by flooding in Louisiana
Mike Steele, spokesman for the Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness, said Saturday that 102,000 people have also registered for federal assistance.
http://www.koaa.com/story/32805052/officials-60000...

Olympic host country Brazil has won its first-ever Olympic men's soccer gold medal!

Brazil defeats Germany in men's soccer final, wins gold
Brazil wins soccer gold medal in penalty kicks, clinched by Neymar.
http://www.koaa.com/story/32805007/brazil-defeats-...

Broadmoor Soaring Adventure is an unique activity in Colorado Springs. News 5 crews went to check it out and this Sunday (08/21) you can watch the full story at 10!

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