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Sat, 28 Jan 2017 05:21:18 GMTBY BEN NUCKOLS
THE ASSOCIATED PRESSWASHINGTON — The politically ascendant anti-abortion movement gathered Friday for a triumphant rally on the National Mall, rejoicing at the end of an eight-year presidency that participants said was dismissive of their views.
Vice President Mike Pen...

Sat, 28 Jan 2017 05:21:18 GMTBY ZACH HILLSTROM
THE PUEBLO CHIEFTAINThe flu has come early to Pueblo County.
That’s what recent numbers from the Pueblo City-County Health Department indicate, as 86 confirmed cases of influenza have been reported across the city since Oct. 1.
“It’s looking like the virus has arrived i...

Sat, 28 Jan 2017 05:27:29 GMTBY ZACH HILLSTROM
THE PUEBLO CHIEFTAINAt a black tie affair Friday evening at the Pueblo Convention Center, Pueblo civic leader Sandy Stein was named by the Greater Pueblo Chamber of Commerce as its Citizen of the Year.
It was the 106th installment of the chamber’s annual dinner, where t...

Fri, 27 Jan 2017 23:20:02 GMTBY RYAN SEVERANCE
THE PUEBLO CHIEFTAINIn light of recent mail theft at the Pueblo West Post Office, detectives with the Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office are encouraging anyone who deposited mail in the drop box at the post office from late December to mid-January to check with the intended...

Sat, 28 Jan 2017 00:24:13 GMTBY JON POMPIA
THE PUEBLO CHIEFTAINWhile an amended budget for the 2016-17 school year must be approved before January concludes, the board of education of Pueblo City Schools (D60) took no action after an hour-long, often complex, discussion during its regular monthly meeting Tuesday...

Fri, 27 Jan 2017 20:26:05 GMTBY JAMES ANDERSON
ASSOCIATED PRESSDENVER — The switchblade knives wielded six decades ago by the fictional Jets and Sharks street gangs in the legendary Broadway musical “West Side Story” and in Hollywood films spooked lawmakers across the U.S. and helped usher in state bans.
But 54...

Fri, 27 Jan 2017 20:28:03 GMTTHE ASSOCIATED PRESSWASHINGTON — The Veterans Affairs Department says it will be able to hire staff for public health and safety, despite a federal hiring freeze announced this week by President Donald Trump.
Trump signed a memorandum on Monday freezing hiring for some...

Fri, 27 Jan 2017 20:30:03 GMTBY JILL LAWLESS AND JULIE PACE
THE ASSOCIATED PRESSWASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Friday pledged America’s “lasting support” to the U.S.’ historic “special relationship” with Britain after he emerged from his first meeting with British Prime Minister Theresa May, leader of an ally who seeks t...

Fri, 27 Jan 2017 20:42:19 GMTBY TRACY HARMON
THE PUEBLO CHIEFTAINLA JUNTA — A former Florence funeral home director accused of murdering a Fowler funeral home director has entered into a plea agreement.
Anthony Wright, 46, of Canon City pleaded guilty Thursday to the felony charge of accessory to first-degree murd...

Fri, 27 Jan 2017 21:16:05 GMTBY JON POMPIA
THE PUEBLO CHIEFTAINHe is a noted New York City philanthropist and environmentalist whose family name is synonymous with steelmaking and coal mining in Southern Colorado.
And he’s coming to Pueblo Feb. 17.
David Rockefeller Jr. will be the featured speaker at the Faces ...