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• Blonde bandit holds up Pueblo convenience stores

  June 7, 2013 6:40 PM

  PUEBLO - The police in Pueblo are asking the public for help identifying a robbery suspect who held up two convenience stores in the Belmont area. Surveillance video of the suspect shows white woman who is estimated to between 5 feet and 5'3" tall weighing roughly 120 pounds. She has... more »

• Two jailed in Pueblo drive by shooting

  June 7, 2013 11:29 AM

  PUEBLO - Pueblo police officers arrested two people on attempted murder charges following an early morning shooting outside of a bar on the south side of town. The incident happened sometime around 1:47 a.m. in the parking lot of the Sunset Plaza shopping center. Two men were reportedly arguing inside... more »

• Controversial signs add fuel to the fire in Giron recall efforts Play Video

  June 5, 2013 10:11 AM

  Both sides of the recall effort against Democratic Senator Angela Giron are setting the record straight concerning more controversy being stirred up about the recall. Adding fuel to the fire were two men who were seen Monday in Pueblo, holding up what some would call inflammatory signs, referencing Giron to... more »

• News Content Manager - Career Opportunity for KOAA TV Colorado Springs, Pueblo

  June 3, 2013 11:33 AM

  News Manager with Online Emphasis We call this position a Content Manager, but that hardly explains it. Think assignments manager meets web/social media manager. This is a wonderful opportunity for a journalist with TONS of web savvy to move into a management position. Content Managers make tough editorial decisions and... more »

• Schools spent $700K in failed lawsuit Play Video

  May 28, 2013 8:22 PM

  DENVER - A legal battle over education funding that dragged on for nearly a decade is finally over. The Colorado Supreme Court struck down a lawsuit Tuesday designed to force lawmakers into spending more on K-12 education. In the 4-2 ruling on Lobato v Colorado , the justices ruled... more »

• Clean up begins in Oklahoma as relief worker prepare for lengthy stay

  May 24, 2013 9:01 PM

  MOORE, OKLAHOMA - Thousands of volunteers spent the day clearing debris and trying to salvage any personal belongings from the wreckage of the Monday's deadly tornado. An estimated 2,000 people signed up at a staging area organized by the recently formed group servemoore.com . They joined a group of... more »

• Indy car sports stickers from Pueblo

  May 21, 2013 12:17 PM

  PUEBLO - One of the racecars in this weekend's 97th running of the Indianapolis 500 will be sporting a little piece of Pueblo as it speeds around the Brickyard. Panther Racing's National Guard Indy Car has two stickers bearing the logo of the Center for American Values (CAV) on... more »

• Halfway house director answers questions about overdose death Play Video

  May 14, 2013 10:02 PM

  PUEBLO - The state agency that oversees halfway houses believes managers at Pueblo's Minnequa Community Corrections followed all the proper procedures after an offender in their custody died 18 months ago of a drug overdose. Adam Beauchamp, 27, took a lethal amount of Fentanyl back on November 20, 2011... more »

• Overdose death at halfway house suggests easy access to drugs Play Video

  May 13, 2013 8:44 PM

  PUEBLO - A Colorado Springs mother is frustrated with the lack of answers provided to her 18 months after her son died of a drug overdose while serving his sentence at a Pueblo halfway house. The body of Adam Beauchamp, 27, was found in his bed at Minnequa Community... more »

• Gurule says state embellished audit Play Video

  May 8, 2013 8:52 PM

  PUEBLO - When parole officers relocated some 60 offenders from the Community Corrections Services Inc. (CCSI) facility in Pueblo last Friday, owner Al Gurule told News 5 at the time that he had simply decided not to renew his contract. Then on Monday, we discovered a report by state... more »

• Fremont County deputies arrested Pueblo escapee

  May 8, 2013 3:57 PM

  CANON CITY - Deputies with the Fremont County Sheriff's office arrested their "most wanted" fugitive Tuesday. Matthew Lee Boyd, 36, escaped from a community corrections facilty in Pueblo last Thursday. The sheriff's office say Boyd had a history of assaulting officers and was known to carry several knives with... more »

• State ranks Pueblo halfway houses least safe in Colorado Play Video

  May 7, 2013 7:56 PM

  PUEBLO - All of the community corrections programs in Pueblo have a history of inadequately following state regulations, consequently increasing the risk to public safety. As recently as September , the Division of Criminal Justice (DCJ) with the Colorado Department of Public Safety ranked Minnequa Community Corrections and Crossroads... more »

• Report details history of security concerns at closed halfway house Play Video

  May 6, 2013 7:50 PM

  PUEBLO - The Pueblo halfway house Community Corrections Services Inc. (CCSI) that closed suddenly Friday morning had a history of security issues. In August, state auditors found "concerning public safety issues" at CCSI and determined that "escapes were not managed appropriately." The report details instances where head counts were... more »

• Questions about sudden closure of Pueblo halfway house

  May 3, 2013 8:28 PM

  PUEBLO - Using trash bags and cardboard boxes, around 60 men living at Pueblo's Community Corrections Services Incorporated packed up their belongings Friday morning and moved to another facility to serve out their time. "All they did was gave them a bags and said pack up, yous are leaving,"... more »

• Pueblo commissioners unimpressed by Springs stormwater spending Play Video

  May 2, 2013 8:21 PM

  Colorado Springs city leaders announced this week they will spend $46 million dollars improving their aging stormwater system. Many of the projects are aimed at better controlling the increased run-off from the Waldo Canyon Burn Area. "We want to move it forward as quickly as we can," said City... more »

• Same sex couples exchange vows at Pueblo Courthouse Play Video

  May 1, 2013 9:40 PM

  COLORADO SPRINGS - Civil unions officially became legal across Colorado Wednesday and as gay and lesbian couples celebrated across the state, a community rally and mass ceremony marked the occasion in Pueblo. At least 16 couple's applied for and received the first civil union licenses to be granted in... more »

• Family offers new information in missing daughter's case Play Video

  April 29, 2013 6:04 PM

  The family of a missing woman offered new information her disappearance Monday. Kelsie Schelling is the 22-year-old from Denver who was last seen in Pueblo on February 4th. She was headed to Pueblo to meet up with her boyfriend, Donthe Lucas. That same morning, she had a doctor's appointment... more »

• LGBT performers upset after PCC cuts drag show short Play Video

  April 22, 2013 8:51 PM

  Some Pueblo Community College students and LGBT performers said they were discriminated against after a drag show was cut short at a school function. Nicole Craig was one of the performers from last week's PCC Spring Fling. She entertained the crowd as a drag king, dressed as a man.... more »

• Free breakfast bill clears State Senate

  April 19, 2013 8:43 PM

  DENVER - Certain public schools in Colorado could soon be required to serve free breakfast to students during the start of the school day. House Bill 1006 , the Breakfast after the Bell bill, passed the State Senate Friday after clearing the House last month. Beginning in the fall... more »

• KOAA Television, Colorado Springs/Pueblo Career Opportunity - Content Producer

  April 16, 2013 11:49 AM

  Category: News Position/Title: Content Producer Details: KOAA Television, the Cordillera-owned, consistent #1 NBC affiliate in Colorado Springs/Pueblo, CO seeks a Full time Content Producer to produce on-air newscasts and create online content for KOAA.com. We are looking for a true producer, not a show stacker; an aggressive individual with the... more »

• Three escape Pueblo mobile home fire

  April 16, 2013 10:52 AM

  Pueblo Firefighters said three people were home when a trailer caught fire around 5:00am in the 2000 block of Belmont Avenue. One of the residents tried to put out the fire with an extinguisher but it didn't work. All three did make it out of the home safely. Firefighters... more »

• Motorcycle strikes, kills man in Pueblo

  April 6, 2013 12:20 PM

  PUEBLO, Colo. (AP) - Authorities say a 46-year-old man was killed when he was struck by a motorcycle while walking across a highway in Pueblo. Henchi Chen was hit at the intersection of U.S. Highway 50 and Westroads Avenue at about 5 a.m. Friday. Police say the man was crossing... more »

• HWY 50 now closed east of Pueblo

  March 23, 2013 4:17 PM

  C-DOT has closed US HWY 50 east of Pueblo in both directions from Pueblo to Rocky Ford. Crews say the closure is due to conditions in the area getting worse. Now word on when the highway will reopen. more »

• Slow driving conditions on many Colorado roads today

  March 23, 2013 1:21 PM

  Mother Nature may be looking to the future after turning the page to spring earlier this week, but taking a look outside it's clear old man winter is still living in the past and isn't about to go without a fight. Roads became pretty snow covered this morning, especially around... more »

• Plea deal reached for Gilbert Sanchez, accused of killing three Alamosa teens in wreck Play Video

  March 21, 2013 12:44 AM

  It was a deadly crash that shook the Pueblo community; now, a plea deal in the case. Gilbert Sanchez reached a plea agreement with the District Attorney Wednesday night. Last April he was speeding and driving drunk when he ran a red light and t-boned another vehicle, killing three teenage... more »

• Riverwalk refilled after cleaning

  March 13, 2013 5:59 PM

  If you enjoy a stroll along the Riverwalk in Pueblo, you'll be happy to hear it's once again full of water. It was drained back in early January, so crews could clean out the bottom of the channel. This happens once a year, usually in January when less people visit... more »

• Unemployment rate high in Pueblo

  March 8, 2013 8:53 PM

  As of December, national unemployment was at 7.7%. Colorado's is roughly the same at 7.6%. But Pueblo's is much higher at 11.3%. "Clearly the numbers are higher than we would like," said Jack Rink, PEDCO President and CEO. But change is ahead. "We obviously would like to... more »

• Fraudulent website misleads Pueblo parents

  March 3, 2013 5:29 PM

  There's a money stealing website out there that all Pueblo parents need to know about. It's through Find Sports Now, and it claims to enroll your child in city sports if you pay a fee. The City of Pueblo Parks and Recreation Department says this is a fraudulent site. If... more »

• Hockey Jamboree brings hundreds to Pueblo

  March 2, 2013 5:40 PM

  Hundreds of tiny hockey players converge on Pueblo! The Pueblo Ice Arena is hosting the Hockey Jamboree, which has brought in 34 teams from all over Colorado and other states. The teams are made up of kids ages eight and under only, and it's meant to teach them about teamwork.... more »

• Forum on guns canceled in Pueblo

  March 2, 2013 5:38 PM

  A group of people who are against increased gun control show up to a forum on guns with State Senator Angela Giron just to find out it's been canceled. A sign on the door said that because she held an impromptu town hall last weekend, today's forum would not be... more »

• Residents give their opinions about army helicopter training in Pueblo

  March 1, 2013 11:07 PM

  Pueblo residents had a chance to sound off tonight about a proposal to use the airport for army helicopter training. It was the first of several public meetings to discuss the plan and its impact on the community. City Council is studying whether or not it's a good idea. Fort... more »

• Officer fired for beating Pueblo man gets his job back Play Video

  March 1, 2013 7:45 PM

  A Pueblo County Sheriff's deputy and his family are calling for more to be done to keep dangerous police officers off the streets. The beating of Anthony DeHerrera's son, Michael, was captured on video tape back in 2009. Anthony DeHerrera is employed with the Pueblo County Sheriff's Office.... more »

• Hundreds meet with Sen. Giron to discuss the gun debate Play Video

  February 23, 2013 6:28 PM

  Hundreds of people showed up in Pueblo today for a meeting about gun control with Democratic State Senator Angela Giron. Last weekend, we told you about a public meeting she held with the topic of conversation centered on foreclosure. Many people showed up to that hoping that meeting... more »

• Pueblo Rep. Garcia breaks with party on 3 gun votes Play Video

  February 19, 2013 1:49 AM

  DENVER - Among the handful of Democratic representatives voting against gun control measures Monday was freshman representative Leroy Garcia of Pueblo. He voted no on three of the four measures, only supporting the universal background check bill. "We don't want criminals or people who shouldn't have guns possessing guns,"... more »

• Two local sheriffs weigh in on gun debate Play Video

  February 13, 2013 6:45 PM

  With the gun control debate firmly in the cross hairs at the state legislature and controversial proposals to ban assault weapons, expand background checks, and limit ammo clips, local law enforcement is having a chance to weigh in. Tonight, a conversation with both the Pueblo and Fremont County Sheriffs. ... more »

• 5 Uncovers: Sexual assault kits not being tested

  February 13, 2013 12:48 PM

  News 5 uncovers hundreds of sexual assault kits collected are not being sent off for testing. "We assume evidence is being submitted for testing after a victim comes to law enforcement and goes through the additional traumatic experience of having the evidence collected," House District 43 Representative Frank McNulty... more »

• Your tributes could help remember Memorial Hall's history

  February 12, 2013 1:30 PM

  The City of Pueblo is looking for a unique way to remember the history of Memorial Hall. They're asking for anything you may have, old pictures or ticket stubs, that they can scan and keep as a tribute to the building. The best images will be displayed in an... more »

• Improvements to Arkansas River will help anglers Play Video

  February 11, 2013 3:59 PM

  There are huge improvements happening to the Arkansas River in Pueblo. We found out why crews are placing large rocks in the river. It's a pretty big project. "It's 7.1 miles," said Pete Gallagher, President of Fin-Up Habitat Consultants. Placing rocks in the river may seem... more »

• New hotline to the City of Pueblo

  February 10, 2013 12:37 PM

  There's now a new way for you to connect with the City of Pueblo. Pueblo's City Manager says a new hotline is a way to open lines of communication with the public. They're calling it the Verify System. You can now dial 719-553-2677 and leave a message. Within three... more »

• Two burglaries in Pueblo caught in the act in one day Play Video

  February 5, 2013 5:30 PM

  It's not often that a burglary is busted while it's happening, but that's exactly what happened in Pueblo twice in one day. We found out what happened and why the cops are grateful. "Someone called in and said they saw someone in the home," said Sgt. Eric Gonzales of... more »

• Businesses, like pizza places, busy for the Super Bowl

  February 3, 2013 5:41 PM

  You may watch the Super Bowl just for the commercials, or the half-time show, or maybe for the game itself. It turns out, the favorite part of the Super Bowl for many is the food. Were you one of those who braved the crowds? Many of you did just to... more »

• Meeting over Pueblo Humane Society contract scheduled for Thursday

  January 30, 2013 6:24 PM

  Negotiations continue between the City and County of Pueblo and the Humane Society of the Pike's Peak Region. They have operated the Humane Society and animal control in Pueblo for the past decade through a contract with the City and County. Their budget this year from the city was cut... more »

• Neighbors meet about Bessemer revitalization

  January 26, 2013 5:55 PM

  Around a hundred people came out to show their pride in their neighborhood. Members of the City held a meeting to talk about the revitalization of Bessemer in Pueblo. City Council member Sandy Daff will soon be working at NeighborWorks to focus on Bessemer. They wanted to let people know... more »

• Television Photojournalist Opening at KOAA 5

  January 25, 2013 1:11 PM

  KOAA and KOAA.com, the Cordillera owned #1 NBC affiliate in Colorado Springs-Pueblo, CO, is seeking a Photojournalist. Candidate will gather facts, interviews and b-roll for stories as needed, both alone, and with a reporter. Post news and breaking news from the field to our social media platforms. There is a... more »

• Neighbors upset over burned home in Pueblo

  January 22, 2013 4:36 PM

  Neighbors in the ten hundred block of W. 13th Street in Pueblo are angry over a burned out house that's still standing nearly six months after it caught fire. "It's stressful because there's lots of people breaking in constantly," said Jeremy Bravo, a neighbor. "The smell. There's always ash in... more »

• Meeting held in Pueblo to discuss violence and gun control

  January 19, 2013 6:44 PM

  The community of Pueblo gets together to discuss violence. It's a chance for them to speak with local leaders, including State Senator Angela Giron. We went to find out where people stand on gun control. Several ideas were tossed around when it comes to what's causing gun issues across... more »

• Preparing to honor another hero Play Video

  January 15, 2013 9:00 PM

  At the Center for American Values in Pueblo, portraits of more than 140 Medal of Honor recipients hang on the walls. Retired Staff Sergeant Clinton Romesha, who served at Fort Carson, will soon be one of the newest additions. He'll be honored in a ceremony at the White House... more »

• Volunteers needed to clean City Park in Pueblo

  January 14, 2013 6:59 PM

  The City of Pueblo is on the hunt for a few good volunteers. Every year, Americans participate in a Day of Service. This year in Pueblo that day is next Monday, January 21, and you're needed to clean up City Park. If you'd like to help out or find out... more »

• Pueblo Freeway closer to a reality

  January 14, 2013 6:21 PM

  If you're ready for an update to I-25 in Pueblo, it's closer to reality than ever before! A study has been going on for about 12 years. The seven mile, $800 million project will have to be done in sections, and it can't start until an environmental impact statement... more »

• Sal Pace wins Pueblo County Commissioner seat

  January 12, 2013 5:45 PM

  The Pueblo County Democratic Party met today to fill the County Commissioner seat left open by Jeff Chostner who's moving on to be the new District Attorney. Several candidates had three minutes each to convince delegates to vote for them. After two votes, the winner with 53% of the vote... more »

• Drought relief for farmers in 43 Colorado counties

  January 9, 2013 8:21 PM

  DENVER (AP) - Thirty of Colorado's 64 counties have been designated as primary natural disaster areas due to severe drought and heat, making farmers and ranchers there and in adjacent counties eligible for low-interest emergency loans from the Farm Service Agency. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said Wednesday that overall, 43... more »

• Flu tents popping up outside of ERs

  January 9, 2013 8:06 PM

  This is how bad this flu season has gotten; some hospitals -- like Lehigh Valley Hospital near Allentown, Pennsylvania -- are finding ways to separate their flu patients from others. They've set up triage tents outside. Some hospitals in Denver have separated patients not necessarily with tents. Denver... more »

• Pueblo businesses concerned about recent rash of robberies Play Video

  January 9, 2013 2:01 AM

  Pueblo businesses are on alert following a recent rash of robberies. 10 places have already been hit since the beginning of the year. Around 6:15 p.m. Monday, a man stormed into the Fashion Hotline store with a gun and demanded cash. Surveillance video released to News 5... more »

• Riverwalk drained once again

  January 7, 2013 1:54 PM

  It's time once again to drain the Riverwalk in Pueblo. It happens once a year to clean out the bottom of the channel. This time they choose to do it in January when less people visit due to weather, but they do still invite you to come down to the... more »

• Recycle your Christmas tree in Pueblo

  January 7, 2013 1:52 PM

  If you still haven't gotten rid of your Christmas tree, you have a great recycling option in Pueblo. Take your tree, free of all ornaments, garlands, tinsel, and lights, to Vision Recycled Aggregate and Landscape. They're located on Vision Lane in Pueblo. Trees are stacking up out there everyday, and... more »

• Officer involved shootings leave one officer injured and one suspect dead

  January 1, 2013 10:39 AM

  Pueblo police are investigating two officer involved shootings that occurred early this morning. During a patrol in the area of 11th and Greenwood, officers investigated what sounded like gunshots. During that investigation - police say they came across a suspicious vehicle that fled the scene and a vehicle pursuit ensued.... more »

• Fire still burning in vacant building in Pueblo

  December 31, 2012 2:55 PM

  A fire is still burning inside the old Alpha Beta Meat Packing building in Pueblo. It shut down roads over night, but they are now reopened. It all started around 10:30 last night, and it could take until tomorrow to fully extinguish. Fire crews have been on the defensive for... more »

• Local church holds gun drive

  December 31, 2012 2:53 PM

  After the shooting in Connecticut, a local church decides they want to try to do something to help out. That's when the folks at Wesley United Methodist Church in Pueblo got the idea for a gun drive. They asked everyone to bring in guns they no longer need or... more »

• Victim named in fatal Pueblo officer involved shooting Play Video

  December 26, 2012 6:04 PM

  Tonight we're uncovering more about the man shot and killed by police in Pueblo. Richard Robert Licon, 40, does have a previous record. Back in 1999 he pled guilty to aggravated robbery with intent to kill. That landed him in jail for seven years. Today Pueblo Police tell us they're... more »

• Man killed in officer involved shooting in Pueblo Play Video

  December 25, 2012 6:24 PM

  A man is dead after an officer involved shooting in Pueblo. It happened near Evans and Arthur Streets, that's close to Abriendo. Officers say it was originally a domestic violence call, but when they got on scene that changed. A man ran out of the front door and shot... more »

• Free meal enjoyed by hundreds at Union Depot Play Video

  December 25, 2012 5:50 PM

  Not everyone can cook a nice home Christmas dinner, so there was a chance in Pueblo to enjoy one! For 30 years the Wayside Cross Gospel Rescue Mission has prepared a turkey dinner, and hundreds came out to eat up the goodness at Union Depot today. The volunteers say... more »

• Pueblo authors sign copies of their first published book, The Keeper

  December 22, 2012 7:25 PM

  A local horror buff, turned author, has published his first book and it's based in Pueblo! His pen name is Junior Sajbel, and he and his wife, Cupcake, wrote The Keeper. Today, they held a book signing to celebrate at Pueblo Records and Tapes. It's the first in... more »

• Students deliver toys to kids in Pueblo hospitals

  December 22, 2012 7:23 PM

  Christmas gifts can light up a child's face. That's especially true when they're in the hospital, so the Honors Society at Central High School in Pueblo visited them today at St. Mary Corwin Medical Center. Just like Santa's elves, they brought joy and presents! "It's always a good... more »

• Driving conditions slow in Pueblo

  December 19, 2012 5:15 PM

  It was slow driving in Pueblo today, like many other areas of Southern Colorado. CDOT had about 80 different trucks out in the region. They will work till all main roads are clear and the storm is over. Drivers tell us, even if they're running late, they try to stay... more »

• Bella Prima Musica holds Christmas concert in Pueblo

  December 16, 2012 6:35 PM

  There's nothing better at Christmas time than the sound of children singing carols. Hundreds came out to enjoy a Christmas concert by Bella Prima Musica Children's Choir in Pueblo. Kids of all ages sung popular Christmas songs this afternoon at Sacred Heart Cathedral. It was a wonderful way to celebrate... more »

• Donated gifts go to 109 Pueblo kids in need this Christmas

  December 16, 2012 3:10 PM

  Over one hundred kids are a little happier this christmas. The non profit Families Helping Families organized a gift donation and give away for families they found through Los Pobres organization. Today was the Christmas Party where Santa handed out the gifts, and families got a chance to eat... more »

• Thousands of Pueblo kids will have a brighter Christmas

  December 15, 2012 7:30 PM

  Five thousand children in Pueblo will have bigger smiles this Christmas. Their parents said a big thank you today as well. Many organizations, like the Salvation Army, Posada, Toys for Tots, and The Toy Run, got together to provide a shopping station for parents. It means those who were... more »

• Vestas in Pueblo considering cutting employee hours

  December 12, 2012 6:47 PM

  We first told you last night about hours being cut at Vestas in Brighton. Now those same cuts could be coming to the company in Pueblo. It would take hours from 40 to 32 hours a week. Wind energy companies across the country are going through a slowdown in business.... more »

• Controversial quote will be removed from Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial

  December 12, 2012 5:57 PM

  The controversial "drum major" quote on a Martin Luther King, Jr. memorial in D.C. will be removed. The quote is said to be inaccurate since it was cut from a longer quote of his. It's etched in stone, so they say they can only remove it, not replace it. Replacing... more »

• Groundbreaking held in Pueblo for new Emergency Services Center

  December 12, 2012 5:51 PM

  After two and a half years, ground finally broke today on a new Emergency Services Center in Pueblo. It will be a hub of communication that operates 24 hours a day. It will be technologically advanced and capable jumping into action for emergencies. About 75 first responders and those from... more »

• City of Pueblo and Humane Society in budget negotiations Play Video

  December 11, 2012 6:51 PM

  With a smaller amount of money coming in this year, the Humane Society of the Pike's Peak region is trying to figure out how to operate the Pueblo Animal Shelter and Animal Services. We found out about the negotiations. The City of Pueblo has a contract with the Humane... more »

• Pueblo FedEx offices deliver on the company's busiest day of the year

  December 10, 2012 7:12 PM

  Cold weather may have kept you indoors, but it didn't stop FedEx. Those delivering on ground make hundreds of stops a day. Today is the busiest day of the year for FedEx due to so many online orders and many wanting to make sure their loved ones' Christmas gifts arrive... more »

• Handicap curb in Pueblo isn't attached to sidewalks

  December 5, 2012 5:56 PM

  Those who live near 28th Street and 6th Avenue in Pueblo are confused by a new handicap curb that's been put in. We found out why it doesn't connect to any sidewalks, and what will have to be done so it does in the future. It's a strange sight, but... more »

• Daytime burglaries up in Pueblo

  December 3, 2012 6:35 PM

  When you go to sleep at night, you may worry about burglars, but it turns out daytime burglaries are the ones on the rise in Pueblo. There were 1483 reported by this time last year, and so far this year there have already been 1595. That's a 7.5% increase. It's... more »

• Group in Pueblo raises awareness on World Aids Day

  December 1, 2012 7:16 PM

  A group in Pueblo takes the chance to raise awareness of HIV and aids. It's World Aids Day and across the globe different events were held to help teach the public about the disease. Volunteers in Pueblo got together to tell others the vast possibilities of surviving and living... more »

• Pueblo Animal Shelter waits to find out budget

  November 28, 2012 7:15 PM

  As the Pueblo County Animal Shelter gets ready for the holidays, they're still waiting to find out its 2013 budget. The shelter is part of the Humane Society of the Pike's Peak Region. They have a contract with the City of Pueblo. In the city's proposed 2013 budget, funds... more »

• Dog killed in Commerce belonged to Pueblo man

  November 27, 2012 7:56 PM

  A dog tased, shot, and killed in Commerce City on Monday belonged to a Pueblo man; it was staying with a relative while he was out of town. A neighbor across the street in Commerce City watched the whole situation unfold, and filmed it on his cell phone. He... more »

• Both sides speak out about new non-cigarette licenses for businesses

  November 27, 2012 6:40 PM

  After a public hearing last night and a vote buy City Council, non-cigarette tobacco sales in Pueblo now have to be through licensed businesses. It includes any smokeless tobacco, hookah, and e-cigarettes. Those for it, like the Pueblo City-County Health Department, tell us it's because a recent survey... more »

• Pueblo's Kohl's and Colorado Springs' Best Buy fill with Black Friday customers Play Video

  November 23, 2012 5:31 AM

  While several stores still open early in the morning on Black Friday, some say Thanksgiving has been "Black Thursday." Several stores like Walmart opened at eight last night and others at nine, but many chose to open at midnight, and we went to find out about the excitement. Excitement... more »

• Man dies in crash in Pueblo West

  November 22, 2012 12:07 PM

  A driver in Pueblo West died after being hit by a semitrailer. The crash happened Wednesday morning at the intersection of Purcell and Platteville, according to the Pueblo County Coroner. The victim was identified as 65-year-old Ed Tezak. The coroner says Tezak lived in Canon City and had a... more »