Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 15th of October.
Good morning, Pueblo.
🏘️ Community
Residents in the Bessemer neighborhood are raising concerns over the temporary chain-link fence repair along I-25 (a fix following damage from an errant driver), saying it does not provide enough protection for nearby homes.
🌲 Environment
Pueblo officials said drinking water remains safe after two wastewater discharges Tuesday during facility upgrades + they advised residents to avoid recreational contact with water in Pest House Gulch, Wild Horse Creek, and downstream areas while E. coli tests continue.
🏛️ Government
After securing $1,099,282 through the state's Clean Transit Enterprise Grant, Pueblo Transit will expand service on three bus routes starting Monday, Oct.
19 to offer commuters improved travel options.
🏥 Health
Pueblo officials reported that two wastewater discharges on Tuesday released 54,000 and 185,000 gallons into Pest House Gulch and Wild Horse Creek, and tests for E. coli are underway though drinking water remains safe — residents are advised to avoid the affected recreational areas until further notice.
UCHealth broke ground on a $463 million expansion at Memorial Hospital North on Tuesday, nearly doubling capacity with a new six-story tower that will add 36 medical-surgical beds and 14 ICU beds, plus new operating rooms and lab space — the parking garage will be complete in spring.
📰 Lifestyle
Joey Livingston of Colorado Parks & Wildlife appeared in studio Wednesday to share leaf peeping tips and outline the fall activity calendar.
The segment offered local recommendations for enjoying autumn colors in Pueblo.
🏈 Sports
CSU Pueblo Thunderwolves reached a 6-0 record for the first time since 2013 and are setting ambitious season goals + the team is preparing for upcoming games on campus.
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