Good morning, Pueblo.

John, a local volunteer who taught cooking skills to low-income families through Operation Frontline, received the Stop Hunger Foundation Hero of Everyday Life award and a $5,000 grant for Marian House.

Strong showers and storms occurred Tuesday night and more severe weather is expected for today.

John teaches low-income families practical cooking skills through Operation Frontline and supports local military.

He received the Stop Hunger Foundation Hero award + a $5,000 grant for Marian House support.

Pueblo-based GOAL High School (serving nearly 700 staff and 40 locations) earned a Top Workplace award for the third consecutive year today based on employee survey results from Energage.

Pueblo Parks and Wildlife is hosting a youth fishing clinic today at Lake Pueblo State Park at 9 a.m., where 70 students from Pueblo School District 60's Camp Sunset (summer school) will learn fishing basics and practice reading with hands-on outdoor activities.

Large hail hit parts of southern Colorado Monday afternoon (with ping pong ball sized hail reported in downtown Colorado Springs), prompting emergency officials to advise residents to secure outdoor items and cover vehicles to protect property.

The Colorado Department of Transportation will activate speed cameras next Tuesday on I-25 between 29th and 13th Streets in Pueblo to issue warnings for 30 days before a $75 fine applies (no points will be added).

Pueblo's Leonardo da Vinci Museum leaders asked the city council to delay the funding vote until next month so they can complete their final report (seeking nearly $2 million from the half-cent sales tax fund for economic development).

Mayor Heather Graham requested the postponement on Monday night.

Wildfire smoke from Utah fires is expected to drift into Colorado soon, forecast by Blue Sky Canada.

Local doctors say most people will be fine, though those with asthma or COPD should monitor the Air Quality Index (AQI) and limit outdoor activity if symptoms arise.

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.

66th Annual Pueblo Summer Musical: Wizard of Oz

7-9 p.m. — Pueblo Memorial Hall — $28.01 to $39 — Follow the Yellow Brick Road to an enchanting musical adventure in the Land of Oz.

66th Annual Pueblo Summer Musical: Wizard of Oz

2-4 p.m. — Pueblo Memorial Hall — $28.01 to $39 — Experience the magical journey to Oz with Dorothy and friends in a dazzling musical adventure.

Nevan Castaneda - Elvis Tribute Performance

7-10 p.m. — Pueblo Memorial Hall — $39.64 to $70.77 — Experience all the hip-swinging hits of The King Of Rock N’ Roll in a family-friendly tribute show.