Pueblo West taking on Pueblo County in the Canvas Community Classic
The Pueblo West girls basketball team defeated Pueblo County in the Canvas Community Classic on Wednesday night 36-32.
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Man sentenced to life in prison after shooting two women at Pueblo’s Veteran’s Tavern
PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) — A man has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole after shooting two women, ultimately killing one of them. The Pueblo Police Department said that the shooting unfolded on June 28, 2024, at Veteran’s Tavern. Both women who were shot were taken to the hospital, where one
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Updates on several road-related projects during the holiday week in the Pikes Peak region
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — With many road projects taking a break for the holiday period, we’re updating you on the status of three projects that started this fall. One ended earlier this week, and two are still in progress. Among them is the 8th Street improvement project, just down the street from the
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Pueblo Police investigating suspicious death
UPDATE 12/26/2024: The Pueblo County Coroner’s Office has identified the person as 33-year-old Eric Anthony Tress. The Coroner’s Office says the investigation is ongoing. PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) – Pueblo Police say they are currently investigating a suspicious death. A heavy law enforcement presence took to the Northside neighborhood near 24th Street and Main. According to
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Holiday-themed safety messages on CDOT digital boards are cute, but can they be confusing and distracting to drivers?
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) is entering its third year of de-emphasizing humor on its highway message boards intended to reinforce driver safety. The Federal Highway Administration (FHA) updated its guidelines for messaging in January 2024, as more states began transmitting basic messages such as Get Insured or Get
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Man speeds off with Pueblo police cruiser after erratic outburst at local hospital
PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) — The Pueblo Police Department (PPD) says a man jumped into a police cruiser and sped off with it early Monday morning. He ultimately led police on a chase all the way into Cañon City, the department alleges. It all began just after midnight on Dec. 22, police say. Officers were called
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1 year after Pueblo man found dead in freezer, his family still searching for answers
PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) – It’s been nearly one year since a disturbing discovery was made on Pueblo’s north side, and no arrests have been made. Family members say they still don’t know how 33-year-old Eric Anthony Tress ended up dead inside a freezer in the backyard of his neighbor. Yesterday his family celebrated his birthday, marking another
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A Pueblo event that’s been giving back for 20 years continues this holiday season
PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) – It’s an Absolutely Colorado event that’s been giving back to kids in Pueblo County who needs help during the holiday season. Mary “Mama” Jaramillo started the Christmas Stocking Giveaway, but even after her death in 2009, the event has continued the giving tradition. Now the Mama’s Christmas Stocking giveaway is run
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Pueblo police seeks information in shooting death of 21-year-old
PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) — The Pueblo Police Department (PPD) is asking for the community’s help with information regarding the shooting of 21-year-old Eric Torres on Nov. 1. According to PPD, they responded to a Shot Spotter around 2:49 a.m. call near the 1100 block of W 13th St, where 27 rounds were detected. At the
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Fatal crash involving pedestrian closes two miles of southbound I-25 in northern Pueblo
PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) – An over two-mile stretch of southbound I-25 in northern Pueblo has reopened after a deadly crash on Wednesday involving a pedestrian, Pueblo police say. The incident shut down a section of the highway for many hours, but it was reopened around 9:40 a.m. A spokesperson with the Pueblo Police Department (PPD)
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Home invasion suspect shot by homeowner in Pueblo
PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) — The Pueblo Police Department says a home invasion suspect was shot after an alleged burglary. According to police, 30-year-old Ricardo Alonzo Diaz told officers that he was homeless, going around the 2700 block of W. 23rd Street, and checking doors to see if they were unlocked. Diaz reportedly told police that
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Four constuction projects — two next year, two in the near future — coming to Pueblo’s west side
PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) — Getting around on the city’s northwest side can be time-consuming for residents, and even an adventure for drivers unfamiliar with the area. The reasons are that many of the streets in that area don’t connect, and the entire northwest side is cut in half by a mesa and railroad tracks. Because
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Memorial procession held to honor families impacted by violence in Pueblo
PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) – On Monday morning, Pueblo leaders held a peaceful, supportive ride, honoring all children and families impacted by violence in the Pueblo community. Initially, when announced by the Pueblo County Coroner’s office, the community memorial caravan procession was solely to honor Jesus and Yesenia Dominguez. The 5 and 3-year-olds were killed in Pueblo.
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Pueblo receives approval for nearly $20 million to replace diesel transit buses with hybrid versions
PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) — The Steel City recently received approval for its request for federal and state funding to upgrade its fleet of transit buses that provide transportation to nearly a million riders annually. Officials announced the approval late last week, hailing it as the second-largest grant award in city history. Pueblo requested nearly $4
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Pueblo police make arrest in Lakeshore Drive murder case
PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) — The Pueblo Police Department (PPD) says it has made an arrest in the homicide case of a 31-year-old man. Police say they have charged 25-year-old Santana Montoya with first-degree murder in the death of Santana Lucero. Police say the case began when they were called out to the 2500 block of
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‘You cannot rehabilitate the bullet in her skull’: Man admits to shooting 13-year-old in head
PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) – In court on Dec. 2, Romello Hernandez entered a guilty plea to attempted murder. Hernandez was accused of shooting a 13-year-old girl in the head near the Pueblo Riverwalk, leaving her with life-threatening injuries. In the courtroom, the judge explained to Hernandez that with this guilty plea, he could face 1-6
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Major Pueblo intersection closed after crash takes out traffic lights
PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) — A major intersection on the south side of Pueblo remains closed after a crash this afternoon that took out a traffic light pole. Police say the crash occurred on West Northern Avenue and South Prairie Avenue early this afternoon and that law enforcement is still picking up debris. According to police,
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Pueblo Transit receives $15.6 million to replace diesel buses with hybrids
PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) — The City of Pueblo has announced that it has received more than $15.6 million from a federal grant to replace the city’s diesel buses with hybrid buses. According to the city, the money came from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Buses & Bus Facilities Program. The grant program for low or
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The CSU Pueblo women’s basketball team overwhelms Western New Mexico
The CSU Pueblo Women’s basketball team beat Western New Mexico 84-34 on Friday afternoon.
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The CSU Pueblo men’s basketball team beats Texas Permian-Basin
The CSU Pueblo men’s basketball team opened up the Thanksgiving Classic with a 78-69 win over Texas Permian-Basin on Friday night. Jordan Blair lead the T-Wolves with 14 points..
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