Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 29th of March.
Good morning, Pueblo.
On March 26 at 9:00 p.m., Pueblo police and the Pueblo County Sheriff's Office responded to a call on the 3700 block of Lake Ave where a man was struck by a vehicle, and on March 27 they located and arrested suspect Brandon Zullo, age 41—he faces charges for hit and run causing death and tampering with evidence.
Former CSU Pueblo President Timothy Mottet will deliver the commencement keynote on May 17 at the ThunderBowl, addressing about 600 graduates.
Mottet led the university from 2017 to 2023 and oversaw major projects (such as the Center for Integrated Health and Human Inquiry) while managing pandemic challenges, and he will share advice and inspiration at the ceremony.
Colorado Parks and Wildlife continued walleye spawning at Lake Pueblo State Park on Thursday to prepare Pueblo Reservoir for a diverse fishery that will offer almost 15 fish species for anglers.
Aquatic biologist Carrie Tucker said the process will help spread the eggs across the state to boost the quality of the fishing experience.
Beginning Monday, March 31—Puebloans involved in minor traffic accidents will need to report them online using the state crash reporting website as Pueblo PD stops accepting in-person reports; more serious crashes and hit-and-run cases can still be reported by phone or at the PD lobby.
Pueblo's Frank Sagona broke his fifth Guinness World Record by completing 5,049 pull-ups in an 8-hour period (100 more than the previous record) and is waiting for Guinness to confirm two chin-up records set in February.
He plans to try breaking the one-hour pull-up record in the coming months.
A Reading with Novelist Mona Susan Power
6-7 p.m. | General Classroom Building | Free entry | Hear novelist Mona Susan Power read from her nationally recognized work 'A Council of Dolls'.
CWCB Climate & Water Workshop 1
1-5 p.m. — Occhiato University Center — Free entry — Collaborate on strategies for climate and water resilience in Colorado communities.
ECE Summit at CSU Pueblo
7:45 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. — Occhiato Student Center — Registration required — Engage with early childhood education professionals and explore strategies for supporting children's learning.
Little Shop of Horrors
2:30-4:30 p.m. — Steel City Theatre Company — $5 – $15 — Enjoy a delightful sci-fi musical featuring a carnivorous plant with dreams of domination.
Understanding Alt-A Lending Class
10:30 – 11:30 AM — Capstone Title — Free! — Gain insights into the Alt-A lending market and learn how to qualify more buyers for home purchases.
Leon Etienne: Magic Rocks!
7-8:30 p.m. — Pueblo Memorial Hall — $38 to $59 — Experience a night of amazing illusions, stellar comedy, and family-friendly entertainment with Leon Etienne's Magic Rocks!
1000 Shadows Live Concert
7-10:50 p.m. — Blo Back Gallery — $0.25 ticket service fee — Experience the original alternative rock vibes of 1000 Shadows and the energetic sounds of Sunrise Drive.
Pueblo Evening Business Mingle
5-7 p.m. — Brues Alehouse Brewing Co. — Free entry — Network with local entrepreneurs in a relaxed atmosphere at this fun business mingle.
Ain't Too Proud
7-8:30 p.m. — Pueblo Memorial Hall — Tickets may apply — Experience the electrifying story of The Temptations’ rise to fame through their iconic hits.
Brew at the Zoo
2-6 p.m. — Pueblo Zoo — Ticket required — Sip and sample while enjoying live music and animal encounters at the 10th annual celebration.
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