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Colorado Bureau of Investigation recognized for ‘high-quality standards and practices

March 16, 2023 12:42 PM Jaleesia Fobbs

DENVER, Colo. (KRDO)– The Colorado Bureau of Investigation’s (CBI) forensic labs were nationally recognized by the National Institutes of Science Technology (NIST) for their application of high-quality standards and practices in forensic science. All four labs have been awarded an Organization of Scientific Area Committees (OSAC) Registry Standards Implementer Certificate. The certificates recognized each of

Two arrested in a drive-by shooting on Pueblo’s south side

March 15, 2023 5:51 PM KRDO News

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

Pueblo County High School grants Wish for a young boy with a chronic health condition

March 15, 2023 11:45 AM Barbara Fox

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

Proposed legislation aims to improve workforce for industries facing shortages in Colorado

March 15, 2023 11:22 AM Quinn Ritzdorf

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

Fire burns shed near Pueblo apartments

March 15, 2023 4:12 PM KRDO News

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

Petition falls short of signatures to trigger special election to end Pueblo’s mayor-style government

March 15, 2023 11:29 AM Dan Beedie

PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) — After filing a petition earlier in March, petitioners who want to revert back to a city manager style of government have fallen short by hundreds of signatures to trigger a special election according to the Pueblo City Clerk’s Office. Petitioners now have an additional 15 days to gather the necessary signatures.

‘Reading Pays’ to award $100 to students who completed Pueblo’s reading challenge

March 14, 2023 6:42 PM Jaleesia Fobbs

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

Colorado Supreme Court strikes down Pueblo Co. judge’s mediation order for violent offender

March 14, 2023 9:49 AM Sean Rice

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

Bill to expand financial assistance for Colorado educators moves to Senate floor

March 14, 2023 11:29 AM Barbara Fox

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

Pueblo jury delivers ‘hung’ and not-guilty verdicts in sex assault case against massage therapist

March 13, 2023 6:31 PM Sean Rice

PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) — On Friday, March 10, a jury in Pueblo County delivered a split verdict in the sex assault case against former massage therapist Christopher Sais. Sais was facing 12 counts of sexual contact during a false medical exam, all class-four felonies in Colorado. The jury was “hung” on eight of those counts,

Dash camera footage captures Pueblo hit-and-run crash into a Domino’s delivery vehicle

March 13, 2023 9:41 AM Annabelle Childers

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

40 Pueblo women to be honored during annual Outstanding Women Awards

March 13, 2023 2:55 PM KRDO News

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

30 dogs rescued from hoarding situation in Pueblo

March 12, 2023 9:05 PM Annabelle Childers

PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) — Multiple animal rescue organizations gathered in a Pueblo warehouse Saturday to treat 30 dogs, after rescuing them from a hoarding situation in the city. Volunteers with CLAWA Rescue, MaxFund, and Cooper’s Companions gave the dogs flea baths and vaccinations, before sending them to their foster homes. “Not one single rescue can

Man leads Fountain Police on car chase to Pueblo after stealing car with child still inside

March 10, 2023 5:19 PM KRDO News

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

Comcast expanding services in Pueblo, including for Pueblo West residents and businesses

March 10, 2023 11:06 AM KRDO News

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

Pueblo County High School and Make-A-Wish Foundation partner together to host Wish Week

March 9, 2023 4:11 PM Jaleesia Fobbs

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

East High School wrestling team brings home state championship

March 8, 2023 5:12 PM KRDO-Newsroom

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

Pueblo West Metro District launches new text/email alert system

March 7, 2023 12:42 PM KRDO News, Barbara Fox

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

Pueblo felon repeatedly released from jail on bond takes federal plea deal for mandatory prison time

March 7, 2023 2:21 PM Sean Rice

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

Name of man killed in early morning shooting near downtown Pueblo released

March 7, 2023 3:35 PM KRDO News

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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