Good morning, Pueblo.

City Council President Mark Aliff announced a $250,000 fundraiser to build the Donna Aliff Pet Relief Shelter at Pueblo Shelter (728 W.

Fourth St.) to house pets of unhoused individuals and honor his late wife; construction is expected mid-fall and donations will support ongoing costs.

Colorado flags are at half staff from 6 p.m. Aug.

25 until Sept. 1 to honor country music icon Dolly Parton (who died Aug. 25 at age 80), following orders from state and federal leaders to recognize her legacy in music and literacy.

Governor Jared Polis requested a Major Disaster Declaration on Aug.

23 after wildfires and flooding damaged over 300 homes and critical infrastructure in Pueblo and other counties; state and local officials support the request as they await federal aid for rebuilding efforts.

A local doctor has seen more young girls get kidney stones and is changing his surgery method for better patient care.

The new approach will be used soon to treat the growing health issue.

This Friday, Weidner Field will host the inaugural Pikes Peak Kickoff Classic featuring flag football (4:30 p.m.) by Fountain-Fort Carson and Colorado Springs Christian and boys varsity football (7 p.m.); Palmer Ridge will later host an out-of-town opponent.