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• Abuse suspect received probation in two previous cases Play Video

  January 10, 2012 7:57 PM

  The Pueblo County woman who had more than 60 animals taken from her property has a history of animal abuse. Valeria Harris, 55, has pleaded guilty on two previous occasions for animal cruelty, but this latest case is certainly the largest. Investigators reported not finding any food or water... more »

• Families wait month or longer for food benefits

  March 31, 2011 6:03 PM

  People in Pueblo County who rely on food assistance from the government are frustrated. There's such a large backlog some are having to wait over a month for help--and this isn't a new problem. The government offers help with food for people who don't have a lot of money.... more »

• Home foreclosure rate soars in Pueblo County

  September 21, 2010 5:07 PM

  The home foreclosure rate in Pueblo County soared 31 percent in August 2010, compared to '09, according to figures released Tuesday by the Colorado Division of Housing. It's the largest percentage increase of any Colorado county. El Paso County saw a 3 percent decline. Overall, the state foreclosure... more »

• Teens and man accused of stealing from cars in Pueblo

  July 16, 2010 9:08 PM

  Deputies from the Pueblo County Sheriff's Office say they've solved a rash of crimes---people stealing from cars. Three people were arrested Thursday, a 16 year old, 17 year old and 27 year old. Deputies recovered nearly 200 stolen items including a weapon, ammo, a motorcycle, numerous GPS systems,... more »

• HIghway 50 reopens

  December 31, 2009 4:46 PM

  A possible Hazmat situation in eastern Pueblo County is over. State Patrol says they found no Hazardous materials at the scene at Highway 50 near Boone. The road was closed in both directions for three hours No one has been injured. more »

• 33,000 Pueblo County residents vaccinated against H1N1

  December 17, 2009 1:41 PM

  Pueblo County has already vaccinated more than 33,000 residents against the H1N1 swine flu. The vaccines were given at mass vaccination clinics, doctors offices and pharmacies. "We are pleased with the number of people who have been vaccinated," stated Dr. Christine Nevin-Woods, Executive Director at the Pueblo City-County Health... more »

• Take a stress break with Yoga

  December 16, 2009 3:17 PM

  Feeling a bit stressed by the holidays? Take a relaxing Yoga break Thursday at Beulah Mountain Park in Pueblo County. Certified yoga instructor Debi Geller has been teaching for 10 years. She'll facilitate this Anusara-inspired class designed for all levels. The cost is $8. Meet at Mountain Park... more »

• Pueblo County workers will be furloughed in 2010

  December 4, 2009 2:45 PM

  Pueblo County Commissioners approved a plan to furlough county employees at their meeting Friday morning. All full-time employees will be required to take 12 unpaid days off in 2010, at the rate of one day per month. The county estimates this will save $2.2 million next year. "Pueblo... more »

• Bridge replacement detouring traffic on Hwy 50

  December 1, 2009 2:51 PM

  A bridge built one year after the attack on Pearl Harbor is being replaced in Pueblo County. The new westbound bridge crossing the St. Charles River on U.S. 50 Business Route in the Vineland area is scheduled for completion next April. The eastbound bridge, which is newer, will then... more »

• No threat found at Pueblo County school

  November 19, 2009 12:46 PM

  There were some tense moments for students and parents at Pleasant View Middle School in Pueblo County as lockers, backpacks and the school grounds were searched. The action follows the discovery of a threatening note in a hallway. Principal Ted Shepard said that nothing was found in the search.... more »

• Pueblo County planning more H1N1 swine flu vaccine clinics

  November 4, 2009 1:28 PM

  The Pueblo City-County Health Department is in the planning stages for future H1N1 swine flu vaccine clinics. Sarah Bruestle, spokesperson for the department, expects to release a schedule for the clinics within the next week. The clinics will run through December. Bruestle expects the vaccine to remain restricted, for... more »

• Pueblo reports second swine flu death

  October 13, 2009 4:29 PM

  Pueblo County has reported its second H1N1 swine flu death in a week. The two victims have been identified as Ronald Berumen, 37, and Jacqueline Romero, 21. Each had underlying health conditions. Berumen suffered from a seizure disorder while Romero was diabetic. Berumen died in the emergency room of... more »

• Pueblo seeking medical volunteers

  October 5, 2009 6:38 PM

  Medical volunteers are needed to help with mass vaccination clinics, and provide basic medical care as needed in Pueblo County. The Pueblo County Medical Reserve Corps and the Pueblo City-County Health Department are seeking Physicians, Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT), Emergency Medical Technician Intermediates (EMTI), Paramedics, RN's, LPN's, and Nursing Students.... more »

• Body of missing Pueblo County hunter found

  September 16, 2009 4:49 PM

  A massive search effort in Pueblo County has ended tragically with the discovery of a man's body near Camp Jackson. The Rye man was reported missing by his family when he failed to return from a weekend hunting trip. Ricky Greenhood's body was found in a ravine. The Pueblo County... more »