PUEBLO WEST, Colo. (KRDO) — Controversy over the traditional water parade has been stirring in Pueblo West, especially on social media. While the community hasn’t had the actual water parade for three years, some residents aren’t happy to learn there are no plans to bring it back. The last Pueblo West water parade was in
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Some high schoolers in Pueblo are being taught life-saving skills thanks to the Army. Members of the Army’s Medical Corps spent four days at Centennial High recently, teaching JROTC cadets what’s called Critical Life Saver (CLS) skills. The workshop was similar to the Army’s Combat Lifesaver Training, which is one of the most intensive training
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PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO)–A woman is asking people in the community to be on the lookout for her stolen car, along with a necklace filled with her brother’s and mother’s ashes that were left inside. Monique Chavez kept that necklace hanging on the rearview mirror of her car. “I take them everywhere with me. It means
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PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) — A crash involving a semi-truck shut down all southbound lanes of I-25 in Pueblo near Highway 50. According to the Colorado Department of Transportation, I-25 is closed between US-50 and Exit 99B, 13th St. People are told to expect delays. The Pueblo Fire Department said the semi’s fuel tanks leaked and
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PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) — The Pueblo County Coroner released the name of the teen killed in an overnight shooting on Pueblo’s east side. According to the Pueblo County Coroner, 17-year-old Sancho Xavier Sierra died of apparent gunshot wounds. He died at the scene. The Pueblo Police Department responded to the shooting in the 1000 block
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PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) – Officers with the Fountain Police Department arrested a Pueblo resident for vehicle theft after the driver got the stolen vehicle stuck in a field. The driver, now identified as 23-year-old Joseph Lollar, was arrested and charged along with two female passengers. On April 3, around 2:30 p.m., officers with the Fountain
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PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) — The Pueblo Police Department (PPD) is investigating a shooting that left three people injured and a teen boy dead. Monday, April 3, officers with the Pueblo Police Department (PPD) were dispatched to the 1000 block of E. 11 Street for a shooting at 11:45 p.m. At the scene, police found multiple
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PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO)– The Pueblo County Coroner’s Office is investigating the cause and manner of death of a body after finding skeletal remains from March 18, of this year. The body has now been identified as Jeffrey Hardwick, 59, who was found near the 200 Block of Meade Avenue in Pueblo County. An ID was
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PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) — Pueblo Police arrested a man accused of stealing a vehicle after he was found in a drive-through restaurant. Officers with the Pueblo Police Department were dispatched to a call involving a Motor Vehicle Theft in the 3300 block of Morris Ave. at 7 a.m. Monday. According to PPD, the driver momentarily
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PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) — Police are searching for three suspects accused of stealing someone’s wallet and using their credit card. According to the Pueblo Police Department, the three suspects pictured below are connected to a stolen wallet. The victim reported the stolen wallet on March 23, and shortly after, received notices that their credit card
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PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) — Thanks to a $50,000 grant, a new project is underway to gather air quality data in Pueblo County. The nonprofit Mothers Out Front Colorado received a grant from Environmental Justice Data Fund to start a new project called “Clean Air Pueblo.” Through the funding, Clean Air Pueblo purchased 18 monitors to
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PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) — Police are still searching for a man accused of being involved in a shooting that left one person dead and another badly injured. KRDO obtained court documents that reveal more of what might’ve led up to the shooting – and more on a man who has already turned himself in. According
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Red Flag warnings have been issued for much of the I-25 southern corridor and far south plains Thursday. Strong winds, dry air, and warmer temperatures are working together to create a high fire danger. According to the National Weather Service, the forecast calls for west winds gusting over 60 mph,
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PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO)– El Nopal Restaurant in Pueblo finally opened its indoor dining area nearly a week ago. Owner George Torres said the small business has been a staple in Pueblo since 1955 and longtime customers are excited to be back to eating indoors. In 2020, most restaurants were forced to close their doors to
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PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) — Pueblo’s Police Chief is warning citizens about a rise in the improper use of 911 for non-emergency issues, mainly reports about homeless people. Chief Noeller told KRDO those calls are pulling officers from more serious situations happening around the city. According to data presented to the city council during a work
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PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) — The Colorado Rockies and the D60 Education Foundation, Inc. are partnering together to raise money for the foundation’s work in Pueblo District 60 through a game at Coors Field. The Colorado Rockies are hosting D60 Appreciation Day on Sunday, May 14. That’s when the Rockies take on the Philadelphia Phillies. All
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PUEBLO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — Tuesday is the last day to submit a subcontractor bid on the Pueblo County new detention facility construction project. According to officials, Pueblo County is accepting subcontractor bids for all trades through the general contractor, JE Dunn Construction. Subcontractor bids are due Tuesday, March 28. Interested subcontractors for the project
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PUEBLO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — A portion of northbound I-25 was closed in northern Pueblo County due to a wildland fire. The Colorado Department of Transportation first announced the right shoulder at Exit 108: Purcell Boulevard near Pueblo West was closed due to a fire. This was just before 3:30 p.m. CDOT, 3:30 p.m. At
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PUEBLO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — A Red Flag warning was issued for Pueblo County beginning at noon. According to the Pueblo Fire Department, the warning will last from noon to 6 p.m. due to gusty winds and low humidity. The fire department said no burning is allowed during this time. According to the National Weather
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PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) — In honor of the 151st Colorado State Fair, there will be a flash ticket sale for discounted fair admissions Monday morning. The flash sale for fair admission begins at 10 a.m. and lasts 151 minutes until 12:31 p.m. Tickets cost $1.51. Access the flash sale through the Colorado State Fair Facebook
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