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Friday, August 29th, 2025
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Good morning, Pueblo. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 29th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The community raised over $50K in three days through a Zeffy fundraiser for Fort Carson soldier SFC David Hong who is fighting stage 4 colon cancer and will donate all the money to help others—he received a non-invasive treatment earlier this month and will have regular screenings in the near future. KOAA
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ On Aug. 25, Jordan Dazzio, 37, was sentenced to eight years in prison for vehicular homicide for his role in a 2023 crash that killed 64-year-old Arthur Reece and his blood alcohol level was nearly twice the legal limit—he pleaded guilty in exchange for having other charges dropped. Pueblo Chieftain
- ➤ A Colorado funeral director advised Pueblo families to check death certificates, metal ID coins, and certificates of cremation—steps to verify cremains after the CBI recovered 24 bodies and remains from Davis Mortuary amid a criminal investigation. Pueblo Chieftain
- ➤ A recall election to remove Pueblo County Coroner Brian Cotter, who is under criminal investigation after 24 bodies were found in his mortuary, would cost taxpayers about $480,200—petitioners must gather 16,431 valid signatures even though Colorado law does not allow removal until a conviction is reached. Pueblo Chieftain
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Yesterday, the Pueblo County Clerk and Recorder’s Office announced an estimated cost of $480,200 for a recall election against County Coroner Brian Cotter after a Notice of Intent was received on Tuesday following the discovery of 24 bodies, bones, and probable human tissue at Davis Mortuary—an estimate based on previous election costs. If enough verified signatures are gathered in 60 days, the recall election will be scheduled to decide Cotter’s future in office. KKTV
- ➤ This week, Pueblo City Council approved an application to turn the nearly 100-year-old City Park Bathhouse into a historical landmark, but it must still pass review by the Historical Preservation Commission—Friends of City Park are trying again after last year’s veto and plan to seek grant money for repairs once the building is preserved. KOAA
- ➤ Pueblo voters will decide in November whether to keep a strong mayor system or switch to a city council—city manager form after the city council approved a ballot question by a six—to—one vote. Mayor Heather Graham said personal conflicts and issues with Councilman Roger Gomez are behind the move and she will hold town halls in all four districts in September to oppose the change. FOX21
WELLNESS NEWS
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Monster Truck Show
1-4 p.m. — Colorado State Fairgrounds — Family friendly — Families can watch monster trucks soar during this thrilling show.
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Celebration of Los Charros
7-10 p.m. — Colorado State Fairgrounds — Check for ticket prices — Enjoy the electrifying norteña rhythms of Los Huracanes del Norte as they perform live.
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Colorado State Fair Gate Admission
11:59 p.m. — Colorado State Fairgrounds — Ticket prices vary — Experience the excitement of the Colorado State Fair in Pueblo.
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Fort Hays State Tigers vs. CSU Pueblo Thunderwolves Football
6-7:30 p.m. — Neta and Eddie DeRose Thunderbowl Stadium — Ticket prices vary — Experience live college football action as the Tigers take on the Thunderwolves.
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Furniture as Art Opening featuring Joe Castle and Wendy Klemperer
12-5 p.m. — Blo Back Gallery — Free entry — Explore innovative sculptures and furniture designs by talented artists Joe Castle and Wendy Klemperer.
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Smart Real Estate Investment Techniques
10-11:30 a.m. — Capstone Title — Free entry — Explore essential tools for identifying winning real estate properties to enhance investment portfolios.
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