PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) — Two men were arrested Wednesday in connection to a drive-by shooting on Pueblo’s south side. At 10:01 a.m., officers responded to the 2400 block of Lake Ave. on reports of a drive-by shooting. According to the Pueblo Police Department, a trailer and parked vehicle were hit in the shooting. The suspect
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PUEBLO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — A young boy battling a chronic health condition had his greatest wish granted Wednesday thanks to a large group of students at Pueblo County High School. This past week, students rallied their support around seven-year-old Cash Blanchfield. He’s been dealing with a serious heart condition since he was born. Cash
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PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) — Colorado law enforcement agencies say they’ve been plagued by staff shortages since the pandemic. Now, a newly proposed legislation could help bring in more officers. Colorado’s unemployment rate plummeted in 2022 following the pandemic. As of January, it sits at 2.8% — the same level as December 2019. Colorado is tied
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PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) — The Pueblo Fire Department responded to a structure fire near Highway 50 and Highway 96 Wednesday afternoon. According to the PFD, the fire started on a fence and quickly spread to a nearby shed. The Mesa Gardens Apartments were evacuated out of precaution. But, as of 4 p.m., residents have been
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PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO– Students at Chavez-Huerta K-12 Preparatory Academy and Swallows Charter Academy will be rewarded for reading their way to earning $100. ‘Reading Pays,’ is a summer reading program that pledges a $1 Million Reading Challenge to help encourage students to foster a love for reading. The program offers Pueblo County youth the chance
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PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) — In January 2021, a man deemed a habitual offender is accused of leading Pueblo Police on a dangerous chase through a mobile-home park while shooting at them. That man’s case has been at the center of a legal battle between a sitting district judge and the Pueblo County District Attorney ever
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PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) — The Pueblo West Metro District Water Department is partnering with Resource Central to help residents get xeriscape lawns. According to Resource Central, a xeriscape garden includes plants that require less water than a lawn and thrive in climates similar to Pueblo West. This makes it easier for first-time gardeners to keep
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PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) — Monday, the Senate Education Committee moved a proposed bill forward that would expand the pool of student educators who qualify for loan forgiveness and stipend programs. Two of the prime sponsors of HB23-1001, Barbara McLachlan (D) and Cathy Kipp (D), of HB23-1001 told KRDO it’s a “clean-up” bill that expands on
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PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) — Saturday, Ramon Valdez was on his way to make a delivery for his job at Domino’s Pizza. He had just pulled to a stop at the intersection of Highway 50 and Fortino Boulevard in Pueblo he was hit head-on. In the dashcam footage obtained by KRDO, a red GMC Terrain is
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PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) — This year, the Pueblo City-County Library District will be honoring 40 local women during the Outstanding Women Awards. Honorees will be celebrated and given awards for their contributions to the community during a luncheon at the Robert Hoag Rawlings Public Library. According to the PCCLD, the Outstanding Women Awards has been
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PUEBLO WEST, Colo. (KRDO)–Pueblo West mom Elizabeth Harmes worked with the Pueblo Regional Center, a state human services agency, to create a swim program suitable for people with disabilities. But now, the pool there has since closed since mid-February due to an unexpected leak. “Recently it was determined our pool experienced an unexpected leak. We
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FOUNTAIN, Colo. (KRDO) — A 39-year-old man is in custody after stealing a car with a child still inside and leading officers with the Fountain Police Department on a car chase through Pueblo. While conducting traffic safety enforcement in the area of northbound I-25, near mile marker 122, officers with the Fountain Police Department saw
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PUEBLO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — Comcast is working to expand its Xfinity 10G Network to serve more of Pueblo County, including Pueblo West. According to the company, the $75 million project will provide enhanced business products and services, and extend new fiber-rich highways to connect more of the existing and new homes and businesses throughout
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PUEBLO, COLORADO (KRDO) — Pueblo County High School (PCHS) students have partnered with Make-A-Wish Foundation to host a ‘Wish Week’ from March 8 through March 15 to raise money for Make-A-Wish Colorado. The school and community members are working together to help six-year-old Cash have a Mickey Mouse Clubhouse built in his backyard. This is
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PUEBLO WEST, Colo. (KRDO) — A man faces multiple charges after he fired several gunshots, entered one home, and tried entering another in Pueblo West. Wednesday, deputies responded to reports of gunshots being fired in the area of S. Stanley Dr. and E. Steward Dr. just before 8 p.m. As they were arriving at the
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PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) — For the second straight year, the Pueblo East Eagles won the 4A state wrestling title. This was the third title won in the last six years. Wednesday, the Eagles Empire got a chance to celebrate the accomplishment through a special school pep rally. Even some members of other Pueblo schools came
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PUEBLO WEST, Colo. (KRDO) — Pueblo West residents now have a new text and emergency notification service that’ll provide them with information on emergencies, updates in the community, and more. The Pueblo West Metropolitan District launched “Pueblo West Alerts.” According to officials, this new system will send out alerts on several emergency and non-emergency topics
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PUEBLO COUNTY, Colo (KRDO)–Tuesday, the Colorado Department of Transportation (C-DOT) hosted an open forum at Vineland Middle School to discuss their plans for the intersection of Highway 50 and 36th Ln. The family of those who died in a car crash last February have been advocating for a stoplight from the very beginning at the
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PUEBLO, Colo, (KRDO) — After repeatedly posting bail and going on to be charged in new violent crimes, a Pueblo man finally faces prison time after accepting a plea deal. Since 2021, 44-year-old Leonard Cordova – who also has known gang ties – posted six bonds and was released from jail. All of his bonds
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PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) — The Pueblo County Coroner released the identity of the man killed in a shooting over the weekend. Just after midnight on March 4, officers with the Pueblo Police Department responded to the 400 block of Santa Fe Ave. and found the body of a man. Tuesday, the coroner’s office identified the
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