PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) — A couple is suing the City of Pueblo after a transit bus crashed into their home, causing thousands of dollars in damages. The federal lawsuit filed on June 29 claims that the city bus driver was going above the speed limit and acted recklessly. The destructive crash happened on June 25,
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PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) — More questions than answers are emerging from past court records of a man now arrested for murder in Pueblo. The most alarming of these are the actions taken by his probation officers mere days before allegedly shooting and killing a family member. 46-year-old William Montoya is charged with 1st-degree murder. Pueblo
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PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO)– Investigation efforts are underway following a homicide that led to the arrest of a 46-year-old suspect. On Tuesday, July 4, at around 1:11 a.m., Pueblo Police Communications Center received information about shots being fired at the 20 block of Amherst Avenue. Police reported finding a man dead at the scene. At some
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PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO)– The Pueblo County Sheriff’s Detectives are investigating a shooting that occurred at a home in the Salt Creek neighborhood. Sheriff’s Deputies were called to the 1300 block of Tampico Street at around 6:15 p.m. on Monday, July 3, on reports of a shooting. When they arrived, they found a man outside of
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO)– The following times and locations are where you, your family, and friends can see spectacular fireworks displays Tuesday across the Southern Colorado region. There will be no fireworks shows at Memorial Park for the fourth straight year; instead, visitors can attend the Star-Spangled Symphony & 4th of July Fireworks Show in
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PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) – Police report a bear that was spotted in Pueblo early Thursday morning has been tranquilized and relocated. At 7:45 a.m. Thursday, officers were notified of a bear exploring the south side of the city. Police were able to find the bear and take this photo. PPD Police asked anyone who might
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PUEBLO WEST, Colo. (KRDO) — The Pueblo West Metropolitan District Water and Wastewater Department announced Wednesday that water restrictions will be lifted in Pueblo West. The metro district has been under stage one voluntary water restrictions since 2021. “Demand for water is usually highest in the summer months, but the high amounts of precipitation this
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PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO)– Detectives with the Pueblo Police Department are now investigating a homicide involving a suspect still at large. Tuesday, June 27, at around 8:03 p.m. officers were called to the 2000 block of N. Hudson Avenue on reports of a shooting. When officers arrived, they found a man dead at the scene. Detectives
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PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO)– The Pueblo Hispanic Education Foundation (PHEF) along with 345 Auction is hosting Pueblo’s first annual antique show and auction. The auction comes in an effort to raise funds for scholarships and support programs for Southern Colorado students. The auction will be held on Friday, June 30, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
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PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO)– The City of Pueblo is announcing construction on the 4th Street Trailhead will begin soon and will be closed intermittently to the public for the duration of the project. The 4th Street Trailhead, also known as Pillar Park Parking Lot, will oversee crew members improving the trailhead’s parking lot to “provide a
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PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) – The Biden Administration’s new “Internet for All” initiative is bringing broadband funds to all 50 states, including Colorado. The Centennial State is set to get about $827 million in broadband funds, per official documents. The Broadband Equity Access and Deployment (BEAD) funding will be used to upgrade broadband networks, assuring people
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PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO)–The Pueblo Fire Department (PFD) is stressing the importance of making sure residents have properly working smoke detectors following a fire that broke out at a Pueblo east side residence. The fire started around 3 a.m. this Tuesday, June 27, after an automatic fire alarm at a home in the Belmont neighborhood of
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PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) – A regular on Pueblo’s most wanted list was recently arrested by the FBI for a string of bank robberies. Now, the Pueblo Police Department hopes to close the long list of open cases against her. Between May 8 and June 12, Pueblo residents Ashley Cooper, Leo Benavidez, and Britne Schneider are
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PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) – The Pueblo Fire Department announced crews were battling a structure fire at 12:05 p.m. That fire led to a closure of Lake Ave., between Mesa and Arroyo Avenues. Pueblo Fire Department People are asked to avoid the area. This is a developing story.
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PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) – Thursday morning the Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office closed Avondale Blvd., off Highway 50, due to flooding. According to the sheriff’s office, that road and several others remain closed Friday. PCSO, June 23 The rain from Wednesday’s storm led to hazardous situations along Avondale Blvd. PCSO, June 23 Avondale Blvd. remains closed
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DENVER, Colo. (KRDO) – Three Pueblo residents face federal charges after a series of bank robberies in the Denver-Boulder area. According to the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Colorado, Leo Elias Benavidez, age 34, Ashley Raeanne Cooper, age 33, and Britne Bree Schneider, age 25, have all been charged for their alleged
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PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) – The Pueblo Rescue Mission is opening Thursday night for anyone displaced due to the severe weather and current flooding. Earlier in the morning, the Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office, Pueblo Police Department, and Pueblo Fire Department were out at the Fountain Creek telling anyone camping along the riverbed to leave now. The
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PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) – With the Fountain Creek expected to rise Thursday, the Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office is warning anyone camped along the river to leave now. According to the Pueblo Police Department, the Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office is flying a drone over the Fountain Creek with a PA system warning people of the significant
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PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) – People are told to not use the La Crosse walking bridge over the Fountain Creek in Pueblo due to rising waters. The Pueblo Police Department said this is the bridge off of La Crosse Ave. near Stockyard Rd. along the walking trail. This was announced at 1:02 p.m. Thursday. The bridge
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PUEBLO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) – A portion of Avondale Boulevard in Pueblo County is closed due to flooding following overnight rain. According to the Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office, the rain caused some hazardous situations, damage, and flooding. PCSO At 11:37 a.m. Thursday, PCSO said Avondale Blvd. between Highway 50C and Highway 50B is closed. No
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