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Alleged speeder in stolen car leads law enforcement on 52-mile chase in Colorado
A high-speed chase stretched for more than 50 miles in Colorado on May 12, with the suspect vehicle allegedly hitting speeds as high as 100 miles per hour and crossing into oncoming lanes of traffic at multiple points on US Highway 50. According to the Rocky Ford Police Department, an Otero County Sheriff's Office deputy attempted to stop a green Honda Civic after a driving complaint was made in Fowler. The complaint was received at about 9:20 p.m., with the attempted stop initiated at 9:40...
Pueblo harm reduction experts say needle exchange ban would 'lead to a lot more needles'
Pueblo City Council is scheduled to vote Monday evening on a controversial ordinance to ban syringe exchanges within city limits. The ordinance includes several talking points of local politicians who have been critical of the programs, including that needle exchange programs lead to an increased prevalence of needles in public places.
El Paso County Sheriff searching for missing teen brothers
The El Paso County Sheriff's Department are asking for help locating two teenage brothers from Security-Widefield who haven't been seen since last week. Isaac, 14, and Reuban, 12, were last seen May 7 and are believed to be somewhere in Pueblo. Isaac was described as 4'11'' with brown hair and brown eyes and weighing about 100 lbs. He was last seen wearing a black jacket, blue shirt, and blue jeans. ...
Pueblo County home listings asked for more money in April: See the current median price here
The median home in Pueblo County listed for $372,550 in April, up 2.8% from the previous month's $362,450, an analysis of data from Realtor.com shows. Compared to April 2023, the median home list price increased 2.1% from $365,588. The statistics in this article only pertain to houses listed for sale in Pueblo County, not houses...
Who will be the Pueblo Chieftain's next Student of the Week? Vote by May 16
This week's installment of the Chieftain's Student of the Week poll features six high-achieving students representing six local high schools. Nominees have logged countless hours in and out of the classroom to turn their aspirations into realities. This week's poll features students from Centennial High School, Central High School, Dutch Clark Digital Online at Paragon, East High School, Pueblo County High School and South High School.
Man arrested after menacing a police officer with knives
(PUEBLO, Colo.) — On May 8, 2024, at approximately 7:03 p.m. the Pueblo Police Department (PPD) responded to a report of a man in Bessemer Park in Pueblo who was harassing people in the park, yelling and screaming. According to the Pueblo Police Department, several adults and young children were in the park, along with […]
Jury deliberating in the trial of Pueblo man accused of murdering Fountain Police Officer
EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) -- A jury of 12 in El Paso County is now deliberating in the murder trial of Fountain Police Officer Julian Becerra. This comes after impassioned closing arguments by the 4th Judicial District Attorney's office and the defense team for Devon Bobian, the man accused of murder. On Feb. 2, The post Jury deliberating in the trial of Pueblo man accused of murdering Fountain Police Officer appeared first on KRDO.
With peak season approaching at Lake Pueblo, CPW stresses importance of water safety
As the weather gets warmer and the busy season approaches at Lake Pueblo State Park, Colorado Parks and Wildlife officials are urging people to use life jackets and be safe while boating at the lake. "Our biggest message, by far, is wear your life jacket," CPW Ranger Erin Steinman told...
CSU Pueblo professors want a raise. Here's how their salaries compare to similar universities
Colorado State University Pueblo faculty members are seeking salary increases for professors, associate professors, and assistant professors to make them more competitive with salaries offered at similar institutions. CSU Pueblo's Faculty Senate passed a resolution on April 29 to benchmark faculty salaries at the 50th percentile of median salaries at similar institutions. If implemented, the resolution would increase faculty pay substantially from the current 25th percentile benchmark. ...
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Pueblo: A renewable energy leader in the Centennial State Pueblo is poised to become a trailblazer in renewable energy in Colorado, with the city soon hosting one of the state's first hydrogen fueling stations. This development, supported by a $9 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation, is a testament to the forward-thinking clean energy investments that keep Colorado responsive to escalating energy needs.Investments in energy resources like wind, solar, battery storage, and hydrogen enhance...
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