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• Sewers to be tested using smoke

  May 24, 2012 1:56 PM

  Pueblo Wastewater Division employees will be testing sewer lines near the State Fairgrounds the first week of June. People who live in the area may notice smoke coming out of the sewer systems, but there's nothing to be alarmed about. The smoke testing involves placing smoke devices in... more »

• Store robbed with box cutter

  May 23, 2012 2:09 PM

  Pueblo Police are trying to find a man who robbed a Dollar General, 1245 Spruce Street, on Monday afternoon. The suspect used a box cutter as a weapon. After he got money from the cash register he left on foot. The suspect is described as a Hispanic male... more »

• Hail leftovers

  May 21, 2012 11:00 AM

  A hailstorm moved through Pueblo's northside around 9:15 last night. The hail was as large as one inch in diameter. Leaves were shredded and remain in the street this morning. This picture was taken near High and 31st Street. more »

• Pueblo gets $15 million tourism grant

  May 18, 2012 5:31 PM

  The City of Pueblo will receive $14.8 million from a state tourism grant program. That was announced this afternoon in Denver. Pueblo had asked for $34 million to help pay for a major expansion project at the Pueblo Riverwalk including an expanded convention center, an aquatics center and a... more »

• Hundreds help in fight against MS in Pueblo

  May 12, 2012 1:26 PM

  Leaving fears of cold, wet weather aside; hundreds took off for the MS Walk in Pueblo Saturday morning. Luckily the walkers got a window of good weather to enjoy. About 200 people made it out in all. News 5's Rob Quirk joined in again too. These walks help raise... more »

• Centenarians to gather in Pueblo

  May 9, 2012 6:40 PM

  Any Colorado resident who is 100 years old is invited to lunch next week for Colorado Centenarian Day. The even will happen at Union Depot, 132 W. B Street on May 17 from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The program, held in conjunction with Older Americans Month, will... more »

• Alleged kidnapper in court

  May 9, 2012 12:24 PM

  The man accused of kidnapping a young Pueblo girl as she left school last January is in court today for a preliminary hearing on kidnapping and sexual assault charges. At this proceeding a judge will listen to the evidence against Jose Garcia and determine if there is enough to... more »

• Fish at Lake Pueblo may be worth big money

  May 7, 2012 1:40 PM

  Catching a specially tagged fish at the Pueblo Reservoir could be worth hundreds of thousands of dollars or even more. Pueblo Reservoir and Blue Mesa Reservoir in Colorado are part of the "Wanna Fish for Millions?" contest from Cabela's. Colorado is one of 19 states participating in this... more »

• Colorado Springs walkers take off against MS

  May 5, 2012 2:45 PM

  Beautiful weather Saturday helped with another great turnout at the MS Walk in Colorado Springs. Organizers guess that they had about 1,200 people participate. All the money raised goes toward research and local programs that benefit multiple sclerosis patients and their families. Walkers began in Monument Valley Park,... more »

• Boating season starts tomorrow are Riverwalk

  May 3, 2012 12:20 PM

  Boating season begins at the Pueblo Riverwalk tomorrow evening. Beginning at 5 p.m. a 20-minute boat ride will cost $1. The boat excursions are now in their 12th season. For more information on this event or upcoming 2012 events, call the HARP office at 719-595-0242 more »

• Teens say parents are biggest influence about sex Play Video

  May 2, 2012 9:53 PM

  Today is the National Day to Prevent Teen Pregnancy and a new survey shows parents are the most influential group on their children's choices. According to The National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unintended Pregnancy when it comes to sex, a majority of teens say they're listening to their... more »

• Pueblo United Way reaches goal

  May 1, 2012 4:42 PM

  The Pueblo United Way announced this afternoon that it raised more than a million dollars in its recent campaign. The total announced this afternoon was $1,020,198. That surpassed last year by about $18,000 and was the most ever raised. more »

• Emergency exercise planned for Wednesday

  April 30, 2012 11:16 AM

  Every year emergency workers in Pueblo County run a large emergency drill to test readiness in case of a disaster. The scope is large because of the proximity of the Pueblo Chemical Depot, where thousands of obsolete chemical weapons are stored. This year the drill is scheduled for Wednesday.... more »

• Victims of fatal Pueblo crash identified, others involved speak out Play Video

  April 29, 2012 7:38 PM

  Three teenage girls were heading home to Alamosa after a church event Saturday night when Pueblo Police say a drunk driver slammed into their car killing all three. They have been identified as Anisa Montoya, 18, Serena Sena, 14, and Selena Mascarenas, 14. Their deaths have brought out... more »

• UPDATE: Pueblo man facing charges in deaths of three teenage girls

  April 29, 2012 1:07 PM

  The driver of a truck involved in a Saturday night car accident, killing three teenage girls in Pueblo, has been booked into jail on several charges, including driving under the influence. Police say the teenagers died at the scene. They were in a car turning west onto Northern Ave.... more »

• Update: three young people killed in accident in Pueblo

  April 29, 2012 2:43 AM

  Three young teens lose their lives in an overnight crash in Pueblo. It happened around nine Saturday night on Pueblo Boulevard. Police say a pick-up truck headed south hit a red car turning westbound onto Northern Avenue. The truck was traveling at an extreme high rate of speed according to... more »

• Undercover Sting: clerks stealing winning lottery tickets Play Video

  April 27, 2012 12:42 AM

  Imagine winning the lottery ,but never knowing because the store clerk pocketed the ticket for themselves. In a News 5 exclusive investigation, Colorado lottery investigators took us along on one of their compliance check stings to catch the clerks in the act. For three days from store to... more »

• Illness starts at Health Center luncheon

  April 26, 2012 7:33 PM

  The Pueblo City-County Health Department is investigating an illness that may have spread at a catered lunch Tuesday for the Pueblo Community Health Center. The illness may have been spread through food, or human contact. At this point 27 of the 80 people who attended showed mild to moderate,... more »

• Get out and enjoy record-breaking temps Play Video

  April 24, 2012 8:03 PM

  When would you expect it to be this hot? Right around Fourth of July! Plenty of us headed outdoors when we could Tuesday. We went out to join the fun in Pueblo, where the temps broke records by three degrees! Several Puebloans say they are slightly... more »

• D.A.R.E. no more in Pueblo

  April 24, 2012 7:17 PM

  The DARE program has reached it's last stop in Pueblo. The police department is ending the drug and violence resistance courses in the fall in order to put more officers out on the streets. Captain James Gowin of the PPD's Services Bureau says the change was prompted by in-depth efficiency... more »

• Local students head to national competition

  April 24, 2012 2:18 PM

  Students from Heaton Middle School in Pueblo will be headed to a national science and engineering competition in Seattle this summer. The Heaton team took first place in a statewide MESA contest in the wind turbine challenge on April 13. Yency Gonzales, Melissa Johnson, Sheyanne Bernal, Noah Suazo and... more »

• Meth mural finished in Pueblo

  April 22, 2012 6:04 PM

  It's a mural with a message in Pueblo. Jolene Norton, a high school student in Pueblo, won a poster contest with the Colorado Meth Project. That's when several people in the community decided to create Norton's winning entry on a larger scale. Ten people ages 14 to 22 took ten... more »

• Pueblo Council member resigns

  April 19, 2012 7:00 PM

  Pueblo City Council Member Judy Weaver has submitted her resignation, effective immediately. Weaver has been on the Council since 2006. She represents District 1. City Manager Jerry Pacheco states, "Judy is a very intelligent, hard working individual who has given selflessly of herself while serving on the Council.... more »

• Pueblo caretaker goes the extra mile to help seniors Play Video

  April 18, 2012 8:44 PM

  She goes the extra mile to take care of Pueblo's senior citizens, walking more than a hundred miles a week from house to house to assist those in need. Now, the seniors she's helped for so long are giving back. Karla Romero has served others for more than a... more »

• Police continue to investigate Pueblo shooting

  April 18, 2012 9:35 AM

  One person is dead after an overnight shooting in Pueblo. It happened on the 2300 block of De Soto. That's on the west side. Officers say they were called to a home after a report of shots fired. When they arrived on scene, three men had been shot.... more »

• Names of suspects in 29th Street arrest released

  April 16, 2012 3:10 PM

  Four suspects wanted in an early morning home invasion were arrested in Pueblo around 9:30 this morning. The home invasion happened in the 1000 block of E. Abriendo around 2:30 a.m. A vehice allegedly used in the crime was traced to the 2500 block of W. 29th Street by... more »

• Ordinary Mortals Triathlon is Back!

  April 15, 2012 6:49 PM

  After it's start in 1992 and it's end ten years ago, the Ordinary Mortals Triathlon in Pueblo is back! Athletes are excited about the event's return. It was held Sunday morning on the campus of CSU-Pueblo and included a triathlon and duathlon, plus children's events. To participate in the triathlon,... more »

• Denver archaeological dig a tourist attraction?

  April 15, 2012 1:35 PM

  DENVER (AP) - State officials are considering a proposal to turn a Denver-metro area archaeological dig into a tourist attraction. The Denver Post reports the Colorado Economic Development Division this month will examine the proposal to turn the Lamb Springs Archaeological Preserve south of Chatfield State Park into the "Colorado... more »

• State Democratic Convention Held in Pueblo Play Video

  April 14, 2012 6:36 PM

  It's a big weekend for Colorado Democrats. Party leaders from across the state are gathered in Pueblo for the State Assembly and Convention. Over 1,400 state Democratic delegates converge at the state fairgrounds to prepare for the Democratic National Convention. "Today we will be electing the rest... more »

• Rocla to bring 100 jobs to Pueblo Play Video

  April 9, 2012 8:41 PM

  Around one hundred permanent, full-time jobs are coming to Pueblo. That was the announcement Monday afternoon, and those with PEDCO, the Pueblo Economic Development Corporation, say this is something we've really needed for awhile. It's called Rocla, and it's bringing one hundred jobs to build concrete railroad ties.... more »

• Three skunks test positive for rabies

  April 4, 2012 5:26 PM

  Three more skunks have tested positive for rabies in Pueblo County. This is a continuing health threat, especially for dogs, cats and other pets. Nine skunks tested positive for rabies last year. Skunks also tested positive for rabies in the fall of 2010. The three skunks were found... more »

• Rabid skunks found in Pueblo

  April 4, 2012 5:11 PM

  Three skunks have tested positive for rabies in Pueblo. Public Health Department officials announced Wednesday that these are the first skunks to test positive in Pueblo County this year. Skunks positive with rabies were found at Garland Road on the Mesa, on Paloma Place and Roselawn Road in... more »

• WIC in Pueblo taking new clients

  April 4, 2012 6:47 AM

  The special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants and children, or WIC, says they have room for more clients. The Pueblo County Health Department says they are encouraging families to call and learn if they qualify for the assistance. The programs goal is to help keep pregnant and... more »

• Wind damages Pueblo property

  April 3, 2012 5:34 PM

  Winds in Pueblo reached 63 miles per hour at one point Monday night into Tuesday morning, the same as tropical storm force winds. That left some damage in the city. Over on Goodnight Avenue near the City Park, a trampoline blew over onto a fence and tree. Neighbors say... more »

• Wind takes its toll

  April 3, 2012 10:54 AM

  Winds gusted to 65 miles an hour in the Pueblo area overnight. It made sleeping tough, but it was even harder on the trees. This tree at 29th and High in Pueblo was knocked down overnight. Part of it ended up in the street. more »

• Pueblo Goodwill to hire dozens

  April 2, 2012 2:17 PM

  After several years without one, Pueblo will soon have a Goodwill store once again. Goodwill has been renamed Discover Goodwill of Southern & Western Colorado, and will soon open a new retail store on Dillon Drive near the Pueblo Mall. "Goodwill plans to hire at least 30-40 local... more »

• Pueblo Water Board takes cautious approach to summer supply

  March 30, 2012 6:26 PM

  The Pueblo Board of Water Works is carefully monitoring its water supply and making preparations for drought conditions this summer. The Water Board is concerned by the lack of rain last summer and the poor snow pack in the Colorado mountains. At this time Pueblo has more than three... more »

• Pueblo Police arrest robbery suspect

  March 29, 2012 7:03 PM

  Pueblo Police arrested a suspect in an armed robbery this morning, miles from the crime scene. Around 10:10 a.m. the Flowerama at 1244 Lake Avenue was robbed. The suspect was seen leaving in a VW Beetle with Pueblo West plates. Corporal Lee Karr saw the vehicle and followed it... more »

• Police ask for your help for homeless family Play Video

  March 26, 2012 6:44 PM

  Imagine living next to the railroad tracks in a broken down motor home with no running water. Plus, you have a four-year-old daughter who's never known anything else. Pueblo police officers discovered just that quite by accident a few weeks ago. They came to us in hopes... more »

• Wind fans fires

  March 26, 2012 6:20 PM

  Two brush fires kept fire fighters busy in Pueblo County this afternoon. Both are now contained. One burned brush along the Arkansas River bottom near Blende. It burned about 5 acres. Another burned prairie land near 55th Lane and Elderberry. That fire burned 3 to four acres. ... more »

• Families Enjoy the Weather at the Riverwalk

  March 25, 2012 9:28 PM

  Several people took advantage of Sunday's beautiful weather to visit Pueblo's Riverwalk. Everyone got to enjoy fun and food in these warm temps. Pat Nier of Colorado Springs says her family isn't planning any long distance trips this year. She visited Pueblo with her husband and her dog, Bailey.... more »

• Biologists Spawn Walleye in Pueblo Play Video

  March 25, 2012 9:07 PM

  From mid to late March every year, aquatic biologists and volunteers are hard at work trying to help out anglers by dramatically increasing the number of Walleye. We joined them one morning to find out what it takes to gather millions of eggs. If you're looking to reel in... more »

• Chemical Depot Development Authority asks for community input Play Video

  March 22, 2012 6:36 PM

  Twenty-three thousand acres, about half the size of the city of Pueblo, that's the size of the Pueblo Chemical Depot east of town. As we've been reporting for several years now, they are in the process of destroying hundreds of thousands of World War II era chemical weapons, but... more »

• Suspected tagger arrested

  March 22, 2012 6:16 PM

  Early Wednesday morning a Pueblo Sheriff's Deputy found a young man standing next to a vehicle in the 1400 block of Santa Fe Drive. After seeing paint on the man's hands, the suspect admitted he had spray painted several buildings in the area. The suspect was identified as Jeffrey... more »

• "One Tank Getaways" for those with Spring Break cash crunch Play Video

  March 21, 2012 8:09 PM

  With vacation just around the corner for many; high gas prices continue to eat away at those spring break budgets. So, what do you do if you want to do something fun, but don't want to break the bank? News 5 has put together a list of options in... more »

• Free cab rides for Saturday

  March 15, 2012 6:48 AM

  There will be free cab rides for residents of Colorado Springs and for the first time, Pueblo. The McDivitt Law Firm is paying for cab rides on Saturday those who celebrate St. Patrick's Day a little too much. To receive the free ride, all you have to do... more »

• Summer hours start at Lake Pueblo

  March 15, 2012 6:36 AM

  It's the first day of summer hours at Lake Pueblo State Park. This means, that launch hours will be from 5 a.m. - 11 p.m. You can boat 24 hours a day, but you must have your vessel inspected before takes to the water. Officials are on the... more »

• Are schools asking for your child's Facebook password?

  March 14, 2012 8:06 PM

  Prospective employers asking for Facebook passwords; last week, we looked into that trend. Many viewers were against it. How about your child's school asking for their Facebook password? It's happened at a school in Minnesota. It was at Minnewaska Area Middle School, in the Minnewaska School District. The situation... more »

• New fire truck for Pueblo County

  March 14, 2012 6:46 PM

  The Pueblo Rural Fire Department has a new fire truck. It cost $165,000. The truck has a dual purpose--it can be used for decontamination or fighting fires. "Through good stewardship and great partnerships we have been able to make certain that those resources that protect citizens from the... more »

• Pueblo Zoo offers half price admission

  March 14, 2012 2:38 PM

  The Pueblo Zoo will offer half price admission for one day during Spring Break. On Wednesday, March 28, adults will be admitted for $4 and children for $3. The Pueblo Zoo is located in City Park on Pueblo's southside. Click here for more information. more »

• Update: I-25 now open

  March 13, 2012 5:14 PM

  I-25 is now open through Pueblo. The interstate was closed northbound for more than two hours after a woman got out of a car and ran into oncoming traffic. She was hit by a truck. That truck then ran into another vehicle. The woman was critically injured. No one... more »

• Pueblo Sheriff's Communication Center gains accreditation

  March 13, 2012 5:02 PM

  The National Academies of Emergency Dispatch has recognized the Pueblo Sheriff's Office Communications Center as an Accredited Center of Excellence. Before the center was able to apply for accreditation, the Communications Officers had to reach a standard of care of 95 percent compliance with the protocols. For over a... more »

• I-25 still closed after pedestrian accident

  March 13, 2012 4:12 PM

  Interstate 25 remains closed northbound from near the Arkansas River in Pueblo to 4th Street after a serious accident. Pueblo Police report a woman was in a car when she told the driver to pull over because she felt sick. That woman than ran into traffic near 1st Street... more »

• Sexually Violent Predator released in Pueblo

  March 12, 2012 11:09 PM

  Pueblo Police held a special meeting tonight to let the community know about a Sexually Violent Predator who is now living in the city. James F. Hobson is now living on east 2nd St. He was convicted of an attempted sexual assualt on a child. His history includes failing... more »

• Summer boating season begins Thursday

  March 12, 2012 6:18 PM

  With the impending arrival of summer, Lake Pueblo State Park will expand boat launch hours on Thursday, March 15. On that day, boat ramps will be open daily from 5 a.m. to 11 p.m. Throughout the year, all boats must be inspected for aquatic nuisance species, most commonly freshwater... more »

• Natural gas leak repaired in Pueblo

  March 9, 2012 12:41 PM

  Xcel Energy crews have now repaired a natural gas line in a residential area on the north side of Pueblo. A construction crew cut a 2 inch natural gas line Friday morning at 2314 Crownridge, just north of Highway 50. The area was blocked off while the break... more »

• Turn your old shoes into basketball courts

  March 8, 2012 2:31 PM

  You can now recycle those worn out old athletic shoes so they can be given new life. Now through June, all brands and sizes of athletic shoes will be accepted. They'll be turned into playgrounds, running tracks, football fields and basketball courts. Dress shoes, flip flops, cleats are not... more »

• Coworking spaces hope to attract creative thinkers Play Video

  March 7, 2012 7:57 PM

  From New York to San Francisco there's a growing trend in the business community called coworking space. People can rent desk or office space and work side by side with others in a creative environment. "We have a couple desks, then we have a lounge area back here," said... more »

• Teens could face charges for bogus kidnapping

  March 5, 2012 6:31 PM

  Five teenagers in Pueblo County may be charged with a crime after causing quite a scare outside a Wal-Mart. Boys wearing masks and dark clothing grabbed another teen and drove off in a van. It turned out the incident was just a prank designed to look like a kidnapping, but... more »

• Weekend on the GO! (March 2-4)

  March 2, 2012 6:11 AM

  Here's what's going on in Southern Colorado in our Weeekend on the GO! report. Storytime Friday, 10:30 a.m. Barnes & Noble Colorado Springs, CO Celebrate Read Across American by reading "Ten Apples on Top" by Dr. Seuss Military and Veterans Employment Expo 2012 Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30... more »

• Study shows young Pueblo drivers among worst in state Play Video

  March 1, 2012 7:38 PM

  It's an alarming statistic in Pueblo. The city has some of the worst young drivers in the state. The Colorado Department of Transportation studied the odds of young drivers crashing and among the top ten worst zip codes in Colorado, five are in Pueblo. A health expert says a lot... more »

• Mysterious lights identified as military flares

  March 1, 2012 4:03 PM

  Maybe you've seen them, a series of bright lights seeming to hover in the night sky then slowly disappear. Turns out those unidentified flying objects have been identified as flares used by soldiers at Fort Carson for training purposes. To be precise, the lights that were seen by many... more »

• Preschool teacher gives students building blocks for learning Play Video

  February 28, 2012 6:35 PM

  In Debbie Cardinal's preschool class at Vineland Elementary, each part of the day is a learning experience. Whether it's the pledge of allegiance, marking the calendar or sitting down for circle time to learn letters and numbers, every activity involves learning. "It's so beneficial for every kid to come... more »

• Riverwalk to be drained

  February 27, 2012 3:28 PM

  The Historic Arkansas Riverwalk in Pueblo will be drained soon as part of an annual cleaning project. Starting Monday, March 12, the water will be drained so maintenance crews can scoop out debris and vegetation. For several days the channel will be empty. It will be refilled by April... more »

• Woman convicted in Piserchio death

  February 24, 2012 12:20 PM

  PUEBLO, Colo. (AP) - Jurors have convicted a woman in the death of a Pueblo County man who was stabbed and set on fire in what authorities say was a robbery that went bad. The Pueblo Chieftain reports a jury convicted Acacia Lyndarr on Thursday of felony murder and second-degree... more »

• I-25 project would close exits, displace businesses Play Video

  February 23, 2012 7:48 PM

  When it happens, probably years from now, a project to straighten I-25 in Pueblo will cause a lot of change for adjacent property owners. There are mounting concerns about access to businesses, while some may be forced to relocate. In a snapshot, the $760 million project will straighten the... more »

• National championships signal new trend in Pueblo tourism strategy Play Video

  February 22, 2012 7:07 PM

  Hundreds of the nation's best college athletes will come to Massari Arena at Colorado State University-Pueblo next month for the NCAA Division II National Wrestling Championships. Even more will be in town in May for the National Track and Field Championships. Niki Whitaker, Associate Athletic Director for CSU-Pueblo, says... more »

• Catholics world-wide observe Ash Wednesday

  February 22, 2012 5:40 PM

  Catholics in Pueblo and around the world observed Ash Wednesday today. Bishop Fernando Isern lead services at the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart in Pueblo. Parishoners received ashes in the sign of the cross on their foreheads to symbolize their willingness to do penance for sins. Ash Wednesday... more »

• C-DOT to answer questions on I-25 straightening project

  February 22, 2012 5:15 PM

  The Colorado Department of Transportation will answer questions from business owners on the plan to straighten I-25 as it runs through Pueblo. The construction, which may not begin for a decade or more, would remove many businesses that are now adjacent to the interstate. That includes Vidmar Motors, Moore... more »

• Citizen's Academy offered in Pueblo

  February 21, 2012 5:38 PM

  The Pueblo County Sheriff's Office will offer a Citizen's Academy for Pueblo County residents over a period of 11 weeks. Participants will gain instruction on the inner workings of law enforcement on subjects including Narcotics, Tactical Teams, Firearm Safety and Crime Scene Techniques. Classes run three hours each... more »

• Pueblo loses round-trip flights to Vegas Play Video

  February 21, 2012 5:35 PM

  A big blow for Pueblo's airport. Less than two years after the city took a gamble, subsidizing flights to Las Vegas--the air carrier is pulling out. Now the number of passengers at Pueblo Memorial Airport could drop by more than half. "Obviously it's a bummer and we're disappointed in... more »

• Bad air on ice: How local arenas control Zamboni fumes Play Video

  February 17, 2012 11:21 PM

  Last year at the Gunnison Ice Rink, 61 people were sickened by carbon monoxide poisoning. The source of the pollution was traced to the ice resurfacing machine. It would seem absurd to operate a car inside a closed building, but an equivalent amount of exhaust is produced indoors every... more »

• More charges filed in animal cruelty case

  February 17, 2012 2:24 PM

  Additional animal cruelty charges have been filed against Valarie Harris of Pueblo County. In early January Harris was charged with animal cruelty when 34 horses, donkeys and mules, 31 dogs, a cat and a llama were found living in substandard conditions at a rural residence near Boone. After a... more »

• Longtime Rye Fire Chief resigns after grievances filed

  February 17, 2012 1:30 PM

  It's been a week of changes and new challenges for the Rye Fire Protection District in Pueblo County. On Wednesday, longtime Fire Chief Phil Daniels resigned after some grievances were filed against him. "(Daniels) turned in a letter of resignation," said the district's Deputy Chief Zane Owens. Owens and... more »

• Boulders put into place at Pueblo park

  February 15, 2012 6:10 PM

  Voters in Pueblo approved it, now there are big improvements for a park on city's north side. Today a large crane set several large boulders into place at University Park, near Walking Stick Golf Course. The climbing rocks are the newest addition to the playground which also features new... more »

• Restaurant inspections raise awareness of food safety Play Video

  February 14, 2012 7:40 PM

  Before you make plans to dine out, you may want to check the health inspections for your favorite restaurants in Pueblo. "Dead roaches." "Excessive rodent droppings." "Slime mold accumulation." Those are some of the critical violations found at some restaurants in Pueblo, according to the Pueblo City-County Health Department.... more »

• Young men offer hope to kids in crisis Play Video

  February 13, 2012 7:32 PM

  Teenagers who are struggling with life may be seeking advice from the boys next door. Two young men in Pueblo have started an advice blog to help kids in crisis. But with no training, it raises the question should they leave counseling to the professionals? "We're not claiming that... more »

• Young men start advice blog to counsel teens in crisis

  February 13, 2012 11:36 AM

  Kids in crisis may be seeking advice from the boys next door. Two young men in Pueblo recently started an advice blog called Hopeline for Teens . Danny Manes and Gary Ramirez don't have any professional training, but they say their life experiences make them relatable to teens. Ramirez... more »

• AF Academy flight training reaches milestone

  February 11, 2012 2:22 PM

  AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. (AP) - A program that screens potential pilots for the Air Force Academy has flown its 100,000th flight. The Air Force Academy says the 1st Flying Training Squadron at Pueblo Memorial Airport achieved the milestone on Friday. The program, called initial flight screening, provides ground and... more »

• Judge sorts through landlord-tenant dispute Play Video

  February 10, 2012 12:34 PM

  A Pueblo magistrate will try to unravel a complex tenant-landlord dispute that left 17 people homeless. Last week a four unit home on West 8th Street in Pueblo was locked up because the manager of the property said the tenants weren't paying the rent. The tenants claim they have... more »

• Man sentenced over demolition work on Pueblo house

  February 6, 2012 6:56 PM

  DENVER (AP) - A man whose demolition work on a house in Pueblo led asbestos to be released into the air has received a four-year community corrections term. Colorado Attorney General John Suthers said Monday that Thomas K. Tienda also is expected to pay more than $300,000 in restitution. A... more »

• Caring for your child's baby teeth: does it matter? Play Video

  February 6, 2012 9:14 AM

  How important is it to take care of your child's baby teeth? Sure, they'll lose them eventually, but with February being National Children's Dental Health Month , local dentists are urging you to start good oral hygiene habits early. "I do the top twice, and then the bottom twice,"... more »

• 3rd man arrested in death of kidnapped Pueblo man

  February 4, 2012 1:35 PM

  PUEBLO, Colo. (AP) - Colorado Springs police have arrested a third man in connection with the kidnapping and killing of a man from Pueblo. Thirty-eight-year-old Gustave Dreyer is due in court Wednesday. The Pueblo Chieftain reports he was arrested this week on a warrant for first-degree murder in the death... more »

• DeRose family safe after plane crash in Pueblo

  February 3, 2012 11:55 AM

  A well-known Pueblo family was aboard a Lear jet that crashed in Pueblo last night. It happened at the Pueblo Municipal Airport around 7:15 p.m. Eddie DeRose and his family were traveling to Las Vegas to watch the superbowl on the big screens. "We went off the runway into... more »

• Strong storm impacting schools, businesses, travel and flights

  February 3, 2012 9:26 AM

  A strong storm continues to impact Colorado causing icy roads, cancelled flights and dozens of school and business closings and event cancellations. Highway 24 is closed from Colorado Springs to Limon. Snow totals range from just an inch or two in western portions of Colorado Springs and in... more »

• UPDATED: Pueblo airport shut down after plane slides

  February 2, 2012 11:37 PM

  The Pueblo Memorial Airport is shut down after a plane slide off the runway. Around 7:15 p.m. the Lear Jet was trying to take off according to the airport's director of aviation Mark Lovin. "Aircraft suffered some sort of problem, we don't what that is yet. The aircraft ended up... more »

• Pueblo emergency shelter to close early

  January 31, 2012 5:10 PM

  The Pueblo Salvation Army announced this afternoon that its emergency shelter for men will close on February 15 due to lack of funds. The shelter, at 13th and Elizabeth, has typically stayed open from November through March because night temperatures usually drop below freezing. But revenue is down and... more »

• Drought aid offered to farmers in 10 counties

  January 31, 2012 1:56 PM

  DENVER (AP) - Farmers in 10 counties in east-central Colorado can apply for emergency loans and other help under a drought disaster designation. The U.S. Department of Agriculture said Monday that Lincoln County was designated the primary disaster area, and that qualifying farmers in nine adjacent counties could apply for... more »

• Family mourns son, still no answers one year later

  January 29, 2012 9:07 PM

  It was one year ago that Carlos Lave was killed outside a Pueblo bar. His family is still searching for answers. "You wonder how long this is going to take. But you can't give up", said Laurine Jordan, Carlos' mother. Carlos Lave, 22, was shot January 30, 2011 at... more »

• Pueblo teen gets max sentence for 2010 killing

  January 28, 2012 11:59 AM

  PUEBLO, Colo. (AP) - A Pueblo teenager who shot and killed a homeowner who interrupted a robbery has received the maximum sentence of 40 years in a plea agreement. The Chieftain reports that 18-year-old Torey Kuznicki pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in the 2010 killing of Michael Hopkins. Kuznicki was... more »

• Jalapeno held clue to missing cash caper Play Video

  January 27, 2012 7:14 PM

  It took two acts of honesty to return a Pueblo West couple their $400, and the restaurant owners who held the cash for the past month couldn't be happier to give it back. During the hustle and bustle of the pre-Christmas days of late December, Cris and Arlene Beltran... more »