Good morning, Pueblo.

Billy Kosak, a Pueblo man with Alzheimer’s, enjoyed a memorable fishing day at Pueblo Reservoir thanks to nonprofit Fishing Has No Boundaries, which gives disadvantaged individuals the chance to fish.

The organization will soon host a family event for the community.

A Pueblo woman, Dawna Andrews, and her champion search dog Quasar are helping evacuees find pets displaced by the Aspen Acres Fire.

They are training more dogs (like blue heeler Bixby teaming with owner Leanne Giordano) to read subtle cues during pet searches.

Pueblo Parks and Recreation was selected for the 2026 Starburst Award from the Colorado Lottery for excellence in using Lottery funds.

The award ceremony will be held today at 6:00 p.m. at 2709 N. Elizabeth on Elizabeth Street Parkway, and community members can vote for the People’s Choice Award until July 31.

Whataburger will open its second north side store at 4580 Dillon Drive on Aug.

7. The 24-hour location (serving breakfast from 11 p.m. to 11 a.m.) is set between a Holiday Inn and Candlewood Suites and may benefit from extra parking during sports seasons.

News5 has compiled fuel rewards programs to help drivers save money in southern Colorado after gas prices crossed $4 per gallon.

The list, updated as of July 27 (including offers from 7-Eleven and Circle K), provides details to ease pump costs.

Colorado Parks and Wildlife asks anglers and park visitors to pack out trash this summer by using fishing-line drop-off stations and opening lure packaging at home.

Officials warn that lost fishing line (which does not decompose easily) can harm local aquatic life and pollute waterways.

Cleanup in Applewood Estates is delayed as a separate fire destroyed multiple homes less than a week before the Aspen Acres Fire began.

County officials are reallocating resources to speed cleanup — Habitat for Humanity will rebuild properties once the area is cleared.

In the 1870s, Pueblo nearly became the state capital due to its booming industry and key rail connections, but Denver won in 1874 and again in 1881 because it had a larger population and stronger financial backing (local historians note).

Marty Stuart Concert

7-8:30 p.m. — Pueblo Memorial Hall — Ticket pricing varies — Experience a night of country music with Grammy winner Marty Stuart and a special pre-show performance.