Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 18th of August.
Good morning, Pueblo.
🚧 Accidents
Flash flooding from the Aspen Acres Fire claimed the life of Henry Humphreys (80) in Beulah on Sunday, leaving the community mourning as residents brace for more heavy water from recent flood events.
💼 Business
Mission Foods notified its workers that the plant on Santa Fe Ave will close, cutting 90 jobs + further details on the timeline have not been released.
🎭 Culture
Riverfest brought extreme sports and community fun to the Pueblo Riverwalk today as local vendors and food offered a free day of BMX, skateboarding, and motorcycle displays for families and residents.
🎓 Education
Local news features the 150 year history of Pueblo Centennial High School (from its 19th century origins to its modern achievements).
The feature explains how the school’s legacy shapes the community today.
Pueblo City-County Library District launched Library Connect today for students and teachers in local school districts, allowing them to check out up to 50 items using their school ID and birth date.
The program gives access to books, DVDs, digital media (and more) without needing a separate library card.
Niche’s analysis reveals projected costs at Colorado colleges, ranging from about $31,000 at CSU Pueblo to nearly $98,000 at Colorado College as fall classes approach.
Families can use these figures as a key reference when comparing school value.
🌲 Environment
Scientists say a strong El Niño is expected to bring a wet early fall, a dry November and December, and heavier winter rains in Pueblo + warmer temperatures may limit snowfall needed to ease drought and fire season risks.
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