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Apparent murder-suicide marks 29th homicide in Pueblo in 2021

Two people are dead after an apparent murder-suicide in Pueblo on Dec. 19. According to a Pueblo Police Department press release, officers responded to a residence in the 4500 block of Ridge Drive at ...
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We pledged last year to better reflect Pueblo's diversity. Here's what we're doing.

This week, newsrooms across the USA TODAY Network are releasing updated diversity census information, making good on a pledge made to the communities we serve a year ago. Look across the Pueblo ...
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Data: Pueblo's COVID-19 cases, deaths and hospitalizations increased in 2021

The second year of the pandemic was considerably harder on Pueblo County than the first, according to local data and medical experts. Pueblo saw a 28% increase in COVID-19 hospitalizations in 2021 ...
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Year in review: Here's a look at the top stories in Pueblo in 2021

With the end of 2021 here and 2022 underway, we look back at the biggest stories from the past year. From the COVID-19 pandemic to Pueblo's booming real estate market, there was no shortage of ...
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Here's why sales tax collections are booming in Pueblo, Pueblo County

It has been a banner year so far for sales tax collections in Pueblo and Pueblo County as construction and manufacturing businesses are credited, in part, for the growth. The City of Pueblo is ...
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Arrest affidavit for Dec. 12 fatal shooting alleges bar argument preceded gunshot

Pueblo police arrested Jacob Kalanquin, 23, on Dec. 12 in connection with a fatal shooting at a downtown restaurant in which Matthew Lira, 24, was killed. According to an arrest affidavit recently ...
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Here's how Pueblo prep sports coverage will look different this fall

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Pueblo Election: Ballot measure 2A set to pass with fewer than 5,000 votes to be counted

Ballot Measure 2A is likely to pass with fewer than 5,000 ballots left to be counted as of noon Nov. 3 As of the noon update, Pueblo voters cast 13,706 "yes" votes to 5,321 "no" votes. Measure 2A ...
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Here is a rundown of all the results from the 2021 election in Pueblo

After months of campaigning, forums and fundraising, the Nov. 2 election in Pueblo has come to a close. Pueblo voted on a ballot measure to "debruce" and allow the city to use excess sales tax funds ...
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Here's one last look at the 2021 election in Pueblo

While the deadline to vote early has passed, it's still not too late to head to your local voting precinct and cast your vote for the 2021 election in Pueblo. With five city council seats, five Pueblo ...
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Two men charged in connection with 2021 Pueblo house fire that killed 3 people

Two men have been charged in connection with a 2021 house fire in Pueblo that killed three people. Josey Spets was arrested at the end of last year and Mark Balfour, the homeowner, in January, the ...
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Here's a look at the 2021 all-South-Central League softball selections

South-Central League champion Pueblo South High School headlines the all-S-CL softball teams. The Colts and Pueblo Central both reached the Class 4A state tournament in Aurora. South dropped a 10-5 ...