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Overnight storms blow down power poles, close part of US 50 in Otero County all day Wednesday
OTERO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) – Black Hills Energy said that strong winds from severe storms overnight Tuesday knocked eight transmission power poles down onto US 50, leading authorities to close the highway in both directions between Fowler and Manzanola for most of the day Wednesday. The closure was first reported just before 5 a.m. on The post Overnight storms blow down power poles, close part of US 50 in Otero County all day Wednesday appeared first on KRDO.
The heat is on in southern Colorado
The biggest population center in southern Colorado is Pueblo and, like the rest of the state, Pueblo is burning. Of course, not literally, but there is a nearby fire burning just south of the city. Pueblo temperatures already have topped the century mark a few different times. Thankfully, not at...
Helping Hands to offer free vaccines in Pueblo
PUEBLO, Colo. (KKTV) - On Wednesday, Helping Hands plans to offer free vaccines for hepatitis, chickenpox, HPV, and Covid through their community fair. They plan to offer these free vaccines on Wednesday at St. Mary-Corwin Hospital in Pueblo. The vaccination clinic, to be held on the first Wednesday of every...
Oak Ridge Fire update: Evacuations lifted, fire still 5% contained at 1,190 acres Tuesday
The mandatory evacuation imposed on residents of Middle Creek Canyon Road due to the ongoing Oak Ridge Fire in Pueblo County is being lifted at noon Tuesday, according to the Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff David Lucero announced in a news release Monday that the evacuation put in place on June 24 would be lifted “due to the current fire conditions and the progress made on the fire.” ...
Alcohol and lack of life jackets are biggest fears for accidents and drownings on Colorado waters
PUEBLO, Colo. (KKTV) - Upon celebrating everything red, white, and blue for the 4th of July on Thursday, many families might choose to celebrate at a lake or another body of water. A Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) park ranger at Lake Pueblo State Park says, they usually see overcrowding of boats and operators not paying attention to their surroundings. These factors can create safety hazards, that have the potential for dire consequences.
Kick off July fun in Pueblo with art walk, Festival Fridays and Three Dog Night
Anniversary Gala Celebration at Steel City Art Works. 216 S. Union Ave. | 5-8 p.m. | The gallery will host "Still Here After All These Years - 17th Anniversary Gala," with art exhibits from the cooperative's 40-plus artists and guest author Rebecca Nolting signing her book "Building Your Faith." Artists will be present to talk about their work, serve cake and answer questions. The show will hang all month.
Colorado Springs Utilities gives tips to save money
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) - Tuesday Colorado Spring Utilities told 11 News they’re anticipating with the hot summer days a lot more people will be running their air conditioners. With this, they tell us the average person is spending almost $100 on their electric bill. However, they gave us...
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