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Pueblo saw an uptick in West Nile virus cases last summer. Will the trend continue in 2024?
With Colorado's first human West Nile virus case being reported in Arapahoe County on June 26, the Pueblo Department of Public Health and Environment (PDPHE) is advising residents to keep the "Four D's" in mind. Pueblo County residents are advised to wear insect repellent containing DEET, dress appropriately when outdoors,...
Wichita man charged after Colorado arrest
A Wichita man recently arrested as a fugitive in Colorado has been charged with a number of crimes in Kansas. A court hearing was held Wednesday for 40-year-old Ryan Antalek, and he was charged with criminal discharge of a firearm, aggravated assault, fleeing or attempting to elude an officer, stalking, two counts of criminal threat, and criminal damage to property. His bond was set at $500,000 and his next court appearance was scheduled for July 22nd.
Colorado plague case: What to know for you and your pets
Story at a glance (NewsNation) — Colorado health officials have confirmed a human case of plague in Pueblo County. Plague can be treated with antibiotics. Anyone who suspects they may be infected should see a doctor immediately to avoid serious complications or death, Pueblo Department of Public Health and Environment (PDPHE) official Alicia Solis said…
First Human Plague Case in Pueblo County Triggers Urgent Health Investigation
Health officials in Colorado have confirmed a human case of the plague, raising significant public health concerns in Pueblo County. The Pueblo Department of Public Health and Environment (PDPHE) announced on Tuesday, June 9, that a local resident had been diagnosed with the plague after a four-day investigation. This marks the first recorded human case of the plague in Pueblo County.
Mules assist Oak Ridge Fire radio technicians, provide gear to crews
(CUSTER/PUEBLO COUNTIES, Colo.) — Have you ever wondered how communication technicians set up radio repeaters for firefighters in difficult terrain? On Thursday, July 11, a pack of furry friends provided a lending hoof to crews at the Oak Ridge Fire. A pack of mules made a special delivery and came to the rescue of communication […]
Colorado public health officials confirm new case of human plague
Public health officials in Colorado have confirmed that a human has tested positive for the plague, a rare but potentially deadly infectious disease that’s typically spread through flea bites.The infected individual is from Pueblo County, according to the Pueblo Department of Public Health and Environment. While the plague conjures nightmares of flea-infested rats and dreary medieval villages filled with the dead and dying, in the modern day things aren't so grim. The plague re-emerges every year in the US, but it is rare and on average affects just seven people annually. The number of cases typically tick up in...
WEEKEND HEAT ADVISORY
THIS AFTERNOON/EVENING: Mostly sunny to partly cloudy skies. Slight chance for a passing showers. TONIGHT: Partly cloudy to mostly clear skies expected tonight with temperatures and lows in the upper 50s and 60s. THURSDAY: Partly cloudy skies with showers possible, especially over and near the mountains. Highs will be a...
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