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Pueblo
Tuesday, April 8th, 2025
Good morning, Pueblo. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 8th of April.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Contract negotiations between King Soopers and the union resume today after a 12-day strike ended in February — Pueblo stores were affected. The union seeks better pay and more staff, and King Soopers stands by an offer of $180 million in pay raises. KOAA
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ On April 6, a 19-year-old man was fatally shot in a drive-by shooting in north Pueblo near the intersection of N. Hudson Ave. and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Bypass (two others in the vehicle suffered minor injuries), marking the city's third homicide in less than a month while police ask witnesses to come forward. Pueblo Chieftain
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Federal child care assistance funds have run out of pandemic money and families in Colorado and other states now face long waitlists and higher fees for care. Many state programs have cut scholarship funds and tightened income limits so parents must pay more out of pocket to keep working and care for their children. FOX21
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Monday, April 7, Attorney General Phil Weiser announced that Colorado will receive more than $5 million from a nationwide $335 million opioid settlement with Mylan Inc. now part of Viatris. Attorneys general from multiple states negotiated the agreement that will help local communities address the opioid crisis and hold drug companies accountable. FOX21
- ➤ The REAL ID Act will take full effect on Wednesday, May 7 so all citizens must have a driver’s license or ID that shows a star for compliance—if it does not, update it at a DMV office. In May, travelers will need a compliant ID or an acceptable alternative like a U.S. passport or military ID to board domestic flights and enter federal facilities. FOX21
- ➤ A new study by GDS Associates shows that creating a city-run electric utility is not feasible for Pueblo because high startup costs would likely raise bills—Director Andrew Hayes said the city will look at other options such as partnering with other governmental entities and cooperative utilities, and voters will decide on a related question in the May 6 special election. KOAA
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment announced on Monday the state's second confirmed measles case in an unvaccinated Denver County infant under 1 who recently traveled with family to Chihuahua, Mexico where a measles outbreak is ongoing. Health officials said doctors do not believe the case is linked to the confirmed case in Pueblo and advised anyone who visited Denver Health Emergency Department on April 6 to monitor for symptoms over the next 21 days. KOAA
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Run for the Roses Kentucky Derby Party
3-7:30 p.m. — Pueblo Diversified Industries — Proceeds support equine-assisted therapy — Celebrate the Kentucky Derby with southern charm and lively entertainment.
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VA Home Loan Benefit Seminar
10 a.m. - 12 p.m. — Capstone Title — Free entry — Explore the valuable VA Home Loan Benefit with insights for military personnel and real estate professionals.
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