PUEBLO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — The Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) is on scene in the 1000 block of Alexander Circle. A KRDO13 photojournalist at the scene says SWAT vehicles have been dispatched. Our photojournalist also reported seeing dogs being taken out of the home; however, he did not report seeing anyone else taken out
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PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) – On Sunday, park officials at Lake Pueblo State Park saw quite an unusual bird. A bird, we’d wager, has never been spotted at the lake before. That bird was named Bert. He’s an emu, and he was on the run after escaping from a small farm just south of Pueblo. “Somebody,
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PUEBLO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — In the past few weeks, KRDO 13’s The Road Warrior has heard from several viewers unhappy about what they describe as “terrible” roads long overdue for repairs. The complaints seem to focus on the stretch of Purcell Boulevard, south of US 50, and on connecting neighborhood streets. Neighbors said that
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PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) –Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) has arrested three people after allegedly finding drugs, a gun and a live explosive device in a car while investigating a fraud report at a business. According to PCOS deputies, they responded to Battle Ground Skilled Gaming, 205 Santa Fe Dr., at around 2 a.m. on Sept.
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PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) – On Saturday, Charmea Campos-Sprague was on her way to have breakfast with her family when a car suddenly brake-checked her in the middle of the street on the east side of Pueblo. But it didn’t end there, the man got out of the car shirtless and tried to pull Charmea out of her car, but she resisted.
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PUEBLO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — The Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office says its team held an active shooter exercise on Thursday at the Dennis Maes Judicial Building. The drill brought together judicial, sheriff’s office, and other agency staff to ensure everyone is prepared for a worst-case scenario. According to the sheriff’s office, the exercise simulated a
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PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) — A new Colorado law is going into effect, offering more support to kinship care foster families. Kinship care fostering is when a child is cared for by a family member, like a grandparent, or a close family friend. SB24-008, a bipartisan effort, was signed into law last year. It extends foster
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PUEBLO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — Pueblo County Commissioners have chosen Dr. Gregory Grahek as the new coroner. Grahek will take over the role for the next 15 months, and then an election will be held for residents to decide the next coroner, commissioners say. Dr. Grahek will need to go to the clerk’s office for
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PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) – At 8:05 Sunday morning, police responded to reports of a strong-arm robbery at the Belmont Shopping Center along Bonforte Boulevard. Officers arrived to find a vehicle and a person who matched the description of the robbery suspect near 8th Street and Glendale Avenue. That confrontation led to a car chase, and less than two
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PUEBLO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — Pueblo County is considering five different candidates to replace Brian Cotter as coroner. The candidates are as follows, according to a county spokesperson: Gregory Grahek Zolanye McCulley-Bachicha Justin Dean Youngren Felicia McQueen Jessica Martinez The search to fill the position comes after Pueblo County Coroner Brian Cotter made headlines last
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COLORADO SPRINGS, (Colo.) — Colorado Springs and Pueblo are both in the running to receive grant money for a free, ongoing concert series, but the locations need your vote to make it to the finish line. The competition is hosted by the Levitt Foundation, which provides funding to nonprofits to host seven to 10 free
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PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) — Pueblo West High School received the Qdoba Friday Night Blitz Spirit Award plaque on Tuesday afternoon. The Cyclones were recognized for having the most school spirit in the first week of the high school football season. Stay up to date with the latest local news, sports, and investigations by downloading the
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PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) – A former leader of the Pueblo firefighters union has pleaded guilty to embezzling more than $131,000 in union funds, according to IAFF Local 3. In a statement released Thursday, the union said that its former secretary-treasurer, Doug Martin, had admitted to misusing approximately $131,000 collected from members’ dues. Union leaders emphasized
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PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) – During the last weekend of the state fair, our station received multiple complaints about a specific act. Spectators felt that it was inappropriate and did not belong on the stage. Now the performing group behind it is standing by the dance, saying it was all above board and designed for audiences of all ages. Lori
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PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) – While the Colorado Bureau of Investigation and local partners continue their criminal investigation into the Davis Mortuary, another state agency is just beginning. The Colorado Division of Insurance (DOI) is seeking to determine the total potential impacts on pre-need funeral contracts that individuals had with the Davis Mortuary. The DOI is
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PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) – Several viewers reached out to KRDO13 on Saturday, up in arms over a performance on the ‘free stage’ at the Colorado State Fair. The performance, which went semi-viral on Facebook, shows a woman in what looks like a black swimsuit dancing around a pole to music. State Fair officials say it was
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PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) — KRDO13’s Pep Rally Report powered by Jimmy John’s is back! Our Bradley Davis and Danny Mata are out at CSU Pueblo, where the team and fans alike are gearing up for a busy night and exciting season. Pueblo County and Pueblo West cheerleaders participated in a friendly tug of war competition
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UPDATE: Following the publication of this article, it was announced that the coroner has resigned. His resignation means that there will now be no need for a recall election. PUEBLO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — A notice of eviction was posted on the doors of Davis Mortuary on Aug. 28. Pueblo County Clerk’s Office says a
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PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) — A Pueblo woman has been found guilty on two counts of first-degree murder and two counts of abuse of a corpse, according to the Office of District Attorney Kala Beauvais. Corena Rose Minjarez and Jesus Dominguez were accused of working together to try and cover up the murder of two children.
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PUEBLO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — A spokesperson with Pueblo County says things are moving forward with a recall effort to remove Pueblo County Coroner Brian Cotter from office. An investigation into Cotter began when 24 decaying bodies were allegedly found in a hidden room at his privately-owned mortuary, according to DORA documents. You can read
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