Good morning, Pueblo.

On Tuesday, the Colorado State Fair held its Junior Livestock Auction, showcasing 94 youth-raised animals selected from thousands of 4-H and FFA entries.

Pueblo’s Double D’s BBQ Shack won the Governor’s Plate Award at the Colorado State Fair today using locally sourced ingredients from Colorado businesses (an achievement that spotlights Pueblo’s culinary talent).

Pueblo Central High School started in 1882 on Pitkin Avenue and now celebrates its enduring Wildcat pride and historic architecture as it marks a journey from Pitkin to Orman.

Environmental officials report that over 4 million gallons of raw sewage spilled into the Arkansas River today (raising contamination levels to 24 times above normal), prompting ongoing monitoring of water quality in the affected areas.

Officials stopped a sewage leak from the Arkansas River near Pueblo today — tests show elevated bacteria are moving downstream.

State and local agencies are monitoring drinking water, recreation, and agriculture while investigating the cause.

County officials said they will not pull all funding from the Runyon Sports Complex even as they review its staffing model and consider changes in 2027, keeping youth programs intact.

The county recently invested about $5 million to improve turf, lighting, and upgrades.

Local healthcare providers and community centers have introduced new resources to assist residents facing cognitive decline.

The programs offer guidance and support (contact local offices for more details).

Colorado Youth Sports Giving Day is launching statewide to remove financial barriers that keep kids from organized sports.

The program connects families with resource options and local advocates urging participation + improved youth health.