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Large-scale rescue takes place after truck plunges canyon river in Colorado
A rescue team made up of members from Colorado Parks and Wildlife, Salida Fire, Chaffee County Emergency Medical Services, and Colorado State Patrol "ignored the freezing temperatures in [the] air and equally frigid water" to conduct a large-scale rescue involving two people stuck on a pickup truck that had traveled off US Highway 50 in Bighorn Sheep Canyon amid heavy snow, plunging into the Arkansas River below. A raft was lowered into the river and three rescuers paddled to the truck to save the men...
PPLD proposing security fence around Penrose Library
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — The Pikes Peak Library District (PPLD) is proposing the construction of a security fence around the Penrose Library downtown, according to Michael Brantner, Chief Safety, Community Resources & Security Officer for PPLD. Due to its central downtown location, the Penrose Library serves a large and diverse community, and PPLD wants to make sure […]
Colorado State Patrol cracking down on impaired drivers
(COLORADO) — The Colorado State Patrol (CSP) is sending a message to anyone thinking about driving under the influence this weekend. Saturation patrols will be conducted from Friday, May 10, through Sunday, May 12, throughout Pueblo and Fremont counties, CSP said. A saturation patrol is when a large number of officers concentrate in a small […]
Property tax relief bill passes, saving residents hundreds, County Assessors worried for long term
SOUTHERN COLORADO, USA. (KRDO) - A property tax relief bill to address both residential and commercial property taxes, while also preserving school district revenues, was passed by the Senate Wednesday night. County Assessors in southern Colorado say despite the needed relief for homeowners, they're concerned about the long term effects it will have on local governments. The post Property tax relief bill passes, saving residents hundreds, County Assessors worried for long term appeared first on KRDO.
Two Mile High Club mourns passing of Cripple Creek donkey
(CRIPPLE CREEK, Colo.) — On Tuesday, May 7 the Two Mile High Club announced that one of its most beloved donkeys Amos passed away from natural causes on the evening of Monday, May 6. Amos had been with the herd for around 15 years and was sometimes referred to as “Eeyore”. The Two Mile High […]
Florence Brewing Company: eighth anniversary block party
(FLORENCE, Colo.) — Florence Brewing Company (FBC) is celebrating its eighth anniversary with a free and family-friendly block party from noon to “dark-ish” on Saturday, May 11. Attendees can order from various food trucks, including SoCo Chicken with fried chicken and chicken sandwiches, From the Flames with wood-fired pizza, P-Dubs Rolling Smokehouse with barbecue favorites, […]
Missing Pueblo woman found safe
UPDATE: TUESDAY 5/7/2024 (CUSTER COUNTY, Colo.) — Andie Carsten has been contacted and is safe, according to the Custer County Sheriff’s Office. ORIGINAL STORY: Missing Pueblo woman has ties to Westcliffe, Cañon City MONDAY 5/6/2024 8:04 p.m. The Custer County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) is asking community members in Westcliffe and Cañon City to be on […]
Colorado Welcomes a Whimsical Influx of Trolls
Danish artist, Thomas Dambo, is considered one of the world’s leading recycle artists and is best known for his giant troll sculptures. His passion for finding and recycling free art materials was honed at the internationally acclaimed Kolding School of Design in Kolding, Denmark. Dambo’s trolls are made from recycled wood and have embarked upon a life of their own. Sparking the imagination and delight of viewers young and old, the trolls have carved out a special place in the hearts of people in Colorado and worldwide.
Annual Mother's Day Brunch among top things to do in Pueblo this weekend and beyond
Faux First Friday Community Festival on Historic Arkansas Riverwalk of Pueblo. 125 E. Riverwalk | 4-8 p.m. | The Colorado Creative Industries consortium, involving more than 300 stakeholders from more than 60 towns across Colorado, will culminate with the Faux First Friday event featuring local artists and businesses, a variety of musical performances and entertainment, plus restaurants and food trucks serving Pueblo culinary favorites. Find out more at sdc-arts.org/creative-consortium-pueblo.
Pueblo West Cyclones baseball team on the 'hunt' for the playoffs in Class 5A
Having a young squad can sometimes spell a long season for a team. In the case of the Pueblo West Cyclones baseball team, instead of having a down year, the young squad is knocking at the door of the 5A playoffs. “Coming in, we knew we were going to be very young,” Head Coach...
Pueblo West Esports team wins State in … Mario Kart
If State champions walk on sunshine, the Pueblo West Esports team is dancing on Rainbow Road. After hours of practice, and building team camaraderie, the Mario Kart Esports team at Pueblo West took home the state championship recently, defeating defending champs from Rocky Mountain High School. Pueblo West won the match 3-0. So what does The post Pueblo West Esports team wins State in … Mario Kart appeared first on KRDO.
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