Good morning, Pueblo.

Pueblo County High School held its annual Make-A-Wish assembly on Wednesday, March 18 where five-year-old honoree Kash Fountain received a $36,500 check after students raised funds during a Miracle Minute.

Evacuations near Westcliffe were lifted when the Buttermilk Fire reached 95% containment — officials will continue monitoring the wildfire for any changes.

Financial experts shared practical guidance for managing debt during National Debt Awareness Week in Colorado, offering Pueblo residents actionable steps to improve their financial health (details were shared at local workshops).

Pueblo officials will use voter-approved funds from the half-cent sales tax to provide loans for new+expanding local businesses and boost jobs.

City council will review projects that support improved infrastructure throughout the community.

A Pueblo man, Dennis Coyle, has been held captive by the Taliban for 417 days while conducting academic research in Afghanistan.

His family is pushing for his return today as officials designated Afghanistan as a state sponsor of unlawful detention (a measure to pressure the Taliban).

Pueblo Punishers Home Game vs. Dallas Bulls

5:30 p.m. — Southwest Motors Event Center — Tickets available — Catch the Pueblo Punishers take on the Dallas Bulls in an action-packed arena football showdown.

Pueblo Evening Business Networking

5-7 p.m. — 3 Margaritas Pueblo — Free entry — Network with local entrepreneurs over delicious food in a relaxed setting.

Pueblo Punishers Arena Football Match

5:30 PM — Southwest Motors Event Center — 20% military discount available — Kickoff to an exciting season of arena football with the Pueblo Punishers!

Bunny Beats Silent Disco Easter Celebration

4-7 p.m. — Fuel & Iron Food Hall — Early Bird tickets $10 — Enjoy a family-friendly Easter dance party with DJs, wireless headphones, and an Easter egg hunt.

Pueblo Punishers Home Game Against Louisiana Rouxgaroux

5:30 p.m. — Southwest Motors Event Center — Family-friendly pricing — Cheer on the Pueblo Punishers as they take on the Louisiana Rouxgaroux in an exciting arena football showdown.

Poultry Education Series

6-6:30 p.m. — CSU Extension Pueblo County — $60/person — Learn everything about raising poultry in this comprehensive series.