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Pueblo County sheriff appeals Colorado ruling he committed unfair labor practice
Pueblo County Sheriff David Lucero is appealing a finding by the state labor department that he and the Pueblo County Sheriff's Office engaged in an unfair labor practice. However, Lucero will continue to negotiate with members of the International Brotherhood of Police Officers Local 837. The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment’s Division of Labor issued an order July 8 that required Lucero to negotiate with the union after the union filed an unfair labor practice complaint....
Tarantulas are on the move in Pueblo County. Here's how to see them
If you see some big hairy spiders scampering around from now through the end of October, you are witnessing male tarantulas on what could be miles-long treks in search of female partners. While Pueblo County and southeastern Colorado is home to several species of tarantula, the "Colorado" brown is the most common. "The...
Pueblo County Sheriff appeals after negotiations with International Brotherhood of Police Officers
PUEBLO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) - On July 8, 2024, the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment’s Division of Labor Standards and Statistics (Division) issued its initial order regarding the International Brotherhood of Police Officers, Local 837’s (IBPO) unfair labor practice complaint. The order required that negotiations begin between the Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) and The post Pueblo County Sheriff appeals after negotiations with International Brotherhood of Police Officers appeared first on KRDO.
Pueblo Recovery House LLC: Public hearing for proposed residential treatment facility in Pueblo West
(PUEBLO WEST, Colo.) — A proposal for a residential treatment facility in Pueblo West will go before the Pueblo County Planning Commission on Wednesday, Aug. 21 and the public is invited to attend and give their comments. What is Pueblo Recovery House LLC? Case documents for Pueblo Recovery House LLC, or PRH for short, are […]
Two deputies injured, one seriously, in alleged inmate assault at Pueblo County jail
A Pueblo man arrested in May on suspicion of trying to rob a park ranger and using knives to menace a Pueblo police officer at Ray Aguilera Park allegedly assaulted two deputies at the Pueblo County jail Aug. 10. James Gilbert, 42, was in the Pueblo County Detention Center when he allegedly assaulted the two deputies working the graveyard shift on the maximum-security floor inside the jail, according to a Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office news release. ...
Pueblo deputies attacked by inmate, one seriously injured
(PUEBLO COUNTY, Colo.) — One Pueblo County deputy was seriously injured and another suffered minor injuries after an early morning assault by an inmate on Saturday, Aug. 10. According to the Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO), two deputies were working a graveyard shift in the maximum-security floor of the Pueblo County Detention Facility when they […]
Pueblo Motorsports Park Vehicle Fire
Just before 15:30 on August 12th, 2024 Pueblo West Fire Department was dispatched to a smoke investigation near the 1200 block of Greenway Ave. A single caller reported black smoke visible but couldn’t tell from where due to a hill obstructing the view. A minute later Pueblo Fire Department was sent to the area of Pueblo Blvd and Medal of Honor Blvd on a report of smoke as well visible to the southwest of that location. Engine 37 responded and could see a black column but determined the fire was well west of their district and either in unincorporated Pueblo County or Pueblo West. Pueblo West District 1 responded to liberty point to attempt to get eyes on the fire. After some time of trying to get a good vantage point it was determined to be in the southern part of the Pueblo Motorsports Park and Pueblo County Sheriff Emergency Services Bureau (ESB) Fire Team was dispatched. The first deputy on scene found a fully involved mini van with minimal spread to the adjacent vegetation. He used an extinguisher to keep it from spreading further. Crews made access to the off road area with two type 6 engines as well as a type 3 engine. A tender was also staged nearby for water supply should there have been any spread requiring more water. The fire was quickly extinguished and the vehicle was a complete loss.
Share Pueblo Events launches new website for events happening in and around Pueblo County
PUEBLO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) - Share Pueblo is excited to announce the launch of its community event calendar, a new resource for discovering and sharing events within Pueblo County and its neighboring communities. The new platform is designed to be the official hub for local happenings, cultural festivities, business gatherings, and community milestones. “The Share The post Share Pueblo Events launches new website for events happening in and around Pueblo County appeared first on KRDO.
Pueblo County launches Event Calendar for local events
(PUEBLO COUNTY, Colo.) — The City and the County of Pueblo launched a new website through a partnership with Share Pueblo. The new tool is a go-to website filled with resources for discovering and sharing events within Pueblo County and neighboring communities. The platform will feature a community event calendar with local happenings, festivities, business […]
Governor Polis visits Pueblo and Chaffee Counties
(SOUTHERN COLORADO) — Governor Jared Polis visited several locations in Pueblo and Chaffee Counties on Friday, Aug. 9, to launch new housing opportunities, discuss Colorado’s wildfire mitigation efforts, and join a ribbon cutting for the Latino Chamber of Commerce of Pueblo. In Buena Vista, Gov. Polis cut the ribbon for the new Department of Corrections […]
Former D70 teacher pleads guilty to child sex assault
(PUEBLO, Colo.) — A former Pueblo West middle school teacher has been sentenced following a guilty plea for Sexual Assault on a Child by One in a Position of Trust, according to the Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO). 48-year-old Russell Davis was arrested on Jan. 12, 2024 at his home in the city of Pueblo […]
LINGERING SHOWERS AND STORMS TODAY
TONIGHT: A few showers possible after midnight then some gradual clearing. Overnight lows will be in the mid 50s for El Paso County upper 50s for Pueblo County. SATURDAY: Partly sunny during the morning then an increase in clouds in the afternoon and a chance for afternoon and evening showers. High temps will be a little warmer with a high in the mid to upper 70s for Colorado Springs low to mid 80s for Pueblo.
Former Pueblo West teacher pleads guilty to sexual assault on a child Friday
A former Pueblo County School District 70 teacher plead guilty Friday to sexual assault on a child by one in a position of trust, according to the Pueblo County Sheriff's Office.
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