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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 officially makes it illegal to park non-electric vehicles at EV charging stations
Pueblo City Council unanimously approved an ordinance Monday that makes it illegal to park non-electric vehicles in designated EV charging spaces around the city. The city’s two full-time parking enforcement officers will now have the ability to ticket people who park a non-electric car in those spots. Previously, those individuals had no legal jurisdiction to do so because they aren’t sworn officers.
Pueblo man found guilty of murdering Fountain Police Officer after his fatal fall from a bridge
EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) - A jury of 12 in El Paso County has decided the verdict in the murder trial of Fountain Police Officer Julian Becerra. That jury found Devon Bobian guilty of all five charges he's facing: 2nd-degree-murder, aggravated robbery, vehicular eluding, felony menacing, and car theft. This comes after passionate closing The post Pueblo man found guilty of murdering Fountain Police Officer after his fatal fall from a bridge appeared first on KRDO.
The School Buzz: Wish For Wheels, volunteers, provide free bikes to Pueblo second-graders
Wish For Wheels, along with several volunteers, built and gave Pueblo second-graders new bikes recently. The bikes went to students enrolled Title I schools, including Ivring Elementary and Franklin School of Innovation. And they kids didn't just get bikes, but helmets, locks and lessons as well. The effort was made possible with the help of The post The School Buzz: Wish For Wheels, volunteers, provide free bikes to Pueblo second-graders appeared first on KRDO.
Rail Industry Gathers in Pueblo, Colo. for 29th AAR Research Review –– MxV Rail
PUEBLO, Colo. – MxV Rail welcomed more than 350 attendees including representatives from all Class 1 railroads, industry experts from across the globe, academia, and sponsor representatives to the 29th Annual AAR Research Review event held in Pueblo, Colo. This year attendees could choose from technical sessions that focused...
Pueblo man pleads guilty to September 2022 murder sparked by domestic fight
A Pueblo man recently pleaded guilty to murder in the 2022 shooting death of Greg Garcia, according to court documents. Sonny Sanchez, 48, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in a plea deal signed May 6. In return for his guilty plea, the original charge of first-degree murder was dropped. Sanchez...
Here's how you can trash unwanted household items in Pueblo this week
The city of Pueblo is bringing back its “Team Up to Clean Up” event that allows Puebloans to safely dispose of unwanted trash items and debris for free. The event will take place on May 18 between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m., according to the city’s calendar. People can dispose of their items at two locations: Colorado State University Pueblo at 2001 Rawlings Blvd., or the Colorado State Fairgrounds, 1001 Beulah Ave.
'This is yours now': Pueblo selects artists to paint murals at the 'Slab' basketball courts
The city of Pueblo is one step closer in its pursuit to revitalize and preserve the legacy of the “Slab" — a collection of basketball courts along Elizabeth Street Parkway — with murals and other timely upgrades. The city selected four submissions from artists to design and...
Pueblo South's Luke Dehn named Pueblo Chieftain Student of the Week
Luke Dehn, a senior at South High School, has been voted this week's Pueblo Chieftain Student of the Week by readers. The South senior has received an academic letter for every semester he has attended at the school. He is a four-year baseball letter winner, a four-year golf letter winner, a two-year participant in basketball and a two-year participant in track. ...
Experts predict gas prices will go up across southern Colorado in next week or two
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) - Every year, gas prices begin to climb a little higher ahead of the busy summer travel season. Several factors cause this climb, but one that could push those prices up even further this year is a change that's been coming for a while now. The deadline to switch to reformulated gasoline (RFG), a cleaner-burning formula has finally arrived.
Why Pueblo's St. Mary-Corwin patients with Anthem insurance may see reimbursement issues
About 3,200 Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Colorado health insurance holders in Pueblo County could be affected by a contract negotiation stalemate between the insurance company and CommonSpirit Health, the parent company that oversees St. Mary-Corwin Hospital in Pueblo. The two organizations are pointing fingers at each other...
Pueblo West floats last-ditch effort to save Fourth of July Wet Parade
A last-ditch effort to save the Fourth of July Wet Parade and the need for $1.4 million in funding for water storage tank repairs dominated the discussion at the Pueblo West Metro District Board meeting Monday. The board unanimously approved the water storage tank repairs after learning there is a...
Three local college golfers make NCAA Division II Ping South Central All-Region team | Colorado Sunshine
Colorado Christian’s Adam Duncan and Xavier Bighaus, along with Colorado State University Pueblo’s Jamie Roberts represented the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference on the 2024 NCAA Division II Ping South Central All-Region team. Duncan and Bighaus each received their second consecutive All-Region distinctions, after taking home top-five finishes at...
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