Good morning, Pueblo.

After several deadly crashes on Pueblo's southside, the city approved $10,000 on April 12 for a barrier at West Northern Avenue & Vassar Avenue that is expected to be installed within the next two months, though some residents urged a roundabout to better slow speeding traffic.

Riverstone Academy, labeled as Colorado's first public Christian school in Pueblo County, closed permanently last week after state law ended public funding, halting its planned legal challenge & ending its nine-month run.

Pueblo officials will review Project Falcon, a proposed tissue manufacturing facility with a $68 million incentive package, during the MOU reading on Monday, June 8, and will hold a public meeting on Tuesday, June 22 at 5:30 p.m. The debate focuses on transparency and the investment's value.

Fort Carson units will conduct field artillery training from Monday through Friday that will increase noise and dust south of the main post; residents can call the public affairs office if they have noise concerns.

Pueblo Punishers Arena Football Playoff Game

6:30 p.m. — Southwest Motors Event Center — Tickets available — Witness the Pueblo Punishers battle it out in an exciting playoff matchup.

The Alex Lucero Band Live

7-10:30 p.m. — Brues Alehouse Brewing Co. — All ages — Experience high-energy soulful Americana and vintage R&B at The Alex Lucero Band's electrifying performance.

Pueblo Evening Business Networking

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

Comedy Night with René Vaca

7:30-10:30 p.m. — Pueblo Memorial Hall — $35.44 to $87.58 — Enjoy a night of laughter with one of comedy's fastest-rising stars.

Steel City Arkansas River Festival

10 a.m.-6 p.m. — Waterworks Park — Free admission — Enjoy a day of fun with races, games, food trucks, and music at Pueblo's vibrant river festival.

Pueblo Fourth of July Fireworks

4-10 p.m. — Lake Pueblo State Park — Free entry — Celebrate Independence Day with food, music, and a spectacular fireworks show.