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Governor’s Plate showcases local food trucks and keeps Colorado culture alive


Governor’s Plate showcases local food trucks and keeps Colorado culture alive

PUEBLO — Some of Colorado’s best food trucks competed Tuesday night at the Colorado State Fair. Seven food trucks were represented at the annual Governor’s Plate on Tuesday. Each truck had to use Colorado-sourced ingredients in the dishes they served. Stoke Pizza of Pueblo won the People’s Choice. This is the second award they have […]

Pueblo youth pastor wins first prize for decoy ducks at Colorado State Fair


Pueblo youth pastor wins first prize for decoy ducks at Colorado State Fair

PUEBLO – Mike Marino tests each decoy duck he makes in a kiddie pool in his backyard in Pueblo. “I usually test them to see if they swim from side to side,” Marino said. Michael Marino Marino says if the decoys don’t stay upright when they tip over, they’re virtually useless for duck hunting. “If […]

The last ride of Bingo’s D&S Saddle Shop after nearly 100 years in Southern Colorado


The last ride of Bingo’s D&S Saddle Shop after nearly 100 years in Southern Colorado

COLORADO SPRINGS – After nearly 100 years of serving the Pikes Peak region, Bingo’s D&S Saddle Shop made its final ride Tuesday. The Saddle Shop in Colorado Springs sells tack, saddles, clothing and grooming products. It began as a small downtown harness shop in the late 1920s. Obstacles such as online competition, a shrinking horse […]

Pueblo Health Department inspects food daily at Colorado State Fair


Pueblo Health Department inspects food daily at Colorado State Fair

PUEBLO – Food is a staple at the Colorado State Fair and we highlight the people who keep you safe so you don’t get sick from eating turkey leg. Inspectors from the Pueblo Department of Public Health and Environment (PDPHE) check every food vendor at the fair daily to ensure there are no violations of […]

Three teenagers injured in drive-by shooting in Donley Park in Pueblo last week


Three teenagers injured in drive-by shooting in Donley Park in Pueblo last week

PUEBLO – Three teens were injured in a drive-by shooting in Donley Park last week, according to Pueblo police. It happened around 10 p.m. on Friday in the park, which is on the west side of Pueblo. According to police, several juveniles were in the park when a vehicle drove by and fired at them. […]

The nonprofit organization Pueblo United needs food donations from the community


The nonprofit organization Pueblo United needs food donations from the community

PUEBLO – A Pueblo nonprofit is asking the community for help. Pueblo United is looking for food donations. The pantry feeds up to 50 people a day, and staff tell us they are struggling to meet demand. They say more and more people are coming to them who are over their budget and want to […]

Homebuyers welcome falling mortgage rates


Homebuyers welcome falling mortgage rates

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado – Mortgage rates have been slowly declining since May of this year. By the end of 2023, the average mortgage rate for 30-year mortgages was nearly 8 percent for the first time since 2000. Since Monday, the rate has been at 6.49 percent. “The first house we signed for was in the […]

Traffic disruptions at this weekend’s Salute to Veterans Rally in Woodland Park


Traffic disruptions at this weekend’s Salute to Veterans Rally in Woodland Park

WOODLAND PARK – On August 16 and 17, the City of Woodland Park will host the Salute to American Veterans Rally at Memorial Park. The park is located on North Park Street near the Woodland Park City Office. According to Teller County, streets around the park and on side streets in town will be closed. […]

Curfew lifted for Cimarron Hills neighborhood, woman in custody


Curfew lifted for Cimarron Hills neighborhood, woman in custody

EL PASO COUNTY – A curfew has been lifted for a Cimarron Hills neighborhood and a suspect is in custody Wednesday evening, according to the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office. The warning was issued shortly after 8 p.m. Wednesday for people within a quarter-mile of the 1100 block of Peterson Road. It was lifted shortly […]

Goodwill hosts annual pop-up shop for National Thrift Shop Day


Goodwill hosts annual pop-up shop for National Thrift Shop Day

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado – In celebration of National Thrift Shop Day, Goodwill of Colorado is hosting its annual Chic Boutique pop-up shop at the Strata Integrated Wellness and Spa at Garden of the Gods Resort and Club August 16-17. The Chic Boutique is open on August 16 and 17 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. […]