Grandmother gets 7 years in prison for injuring grandson - KOAA.com | Continuous News | Colorado Springs and Pueblo
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A 57-year-old Colorado grandmother has been sentenced to seven years in prison for causing her 6-month-old grandson to suffer a brain injury.
Rebecca Laca of Denver pleaded guilty in November to a child abuse charge in November and was sentenced Friday. She also was ordered to pay $9,400 in restitution.
Prosecutors said Laca was caring for her grandson in November 2016 when she became upset with him and slammed him down on a bed, causing bleeding in his brain and eyes.
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Teachers in Pueblo D60 have voted to strike following the district's decision to deny teacher's pay raises at a recent board meeting.
Teachers in Pueblo D60 have voted to strike following the district's decision to deny teacher's pay raises at a recent board meeting.
Pueblo Police said a 49-year-old man was killed after another driver ran a red light at the intersection of Lake Avenue and Jones Avenue Wednesday night.
Pueblo Police said a 49-year-old man was killed after another driver ran a red light at the intersection of Lake Avenue and Jones Avenue Wednesday night.
On Thursday night hundreds of teachers and paraprofessionals came together in school district 60 in Pueblo to vote on whether or not to strike.
On Thursday night hundreds of teachers and paraprofessionals came together in school district 60 in Pueblo to vote on whether or not to strike.
Officials at Fort Carson have denied reports there was an active shooter situation this morning on the Mountain Post.
Officials at Fort Carson have denied reports there was an active shooter situation this morning on the Mountain Post.
