PUEBLO — In response to the cold, Pueblo city officials declared a temporary housing and shelter emergency for Tuesday night.
It went into effect at 7 p.m. Tuesday, and it means anyone who needs temporary shelter can go to the following places:
- local churches
- synagogues
- mosques
- temples
The declaration will expire at 7 a.m. Wednesday.
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Fort Carson Soldier Raises $50K for Cancer Treatment - Gives It All Away to Help Others
Sergeant First Class David Hong battling stage 4 colon cancer raised over $50,000 in three days for experimental treatment, but when Tricare approved coverage, he donated every penny to help other service members and veterans fighting cancer. The Fort Carson religious specialist underwent the innovative histotripsy treatment earlier this month and remains hopeful about the results. His selfless decision shows how one soldier's battle became a mission to help others in their fight against cancer.
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