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Zach Hillstrom

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Editor of the Pueblo Chieftain. Got news tips? Send them to [email protected]

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  • $16 million Interstate 25 resurfacing project through Pueblo is finally complete

    2 days ago | chieftain.com | Zach Hillstrom

    A $15.8 million resurfacing project on I-25 through Pueblo, Colorado, is now complete. The project, which began in April 2024, involved milling existing asphalt, paving with new asphalt, and installing rumble strips and new guardrails. The improvements are expected to extend the highway's lifespan by approximately 10 years and enhance driving conditions. Funding for the project came from CDOT's federal surface treatment funds.

  • 2025 graduation season is here. Here's where ceremonies are happening in Pueblo

    2 days ago | yahoo.com | Zach Hillstrom

    Do you want to show your support for local high school seniors preparing to embark on the next chapter of their lives? Your chance is fast approaching. Graduation season is nearly here in Pueblo, with the first local commencement ceremonies set to begin May 20.

  • Man who killed former Pueblo sheriff's deputy with vehicle sentenced to 48 years

    1 week ago | yahoo.com | Zach Hillstrom

    A man who killed a former Pueblo sheriff's deputy by striking her with his vehicle in Colorado Springs in September 2023 was sentenced to 48 years in prison on May 2.

  • Man who killed former Pueblo sheriff's deputy with vehicle sentenced to 48 years

    1 week ago | chieftain.com | Zach Hillstrom

    Justin Kula was sentenced to 48 years for killing a former Pueblo sheriff's deputy by hitting her with his car in 2023. Kula was convicted of vehicular homicide, manslaughter, leaving the scene of an accident causing death, and third-degree assault. The incident occurred in September 2023 while the former deputy, Christine Guerin Sandoval, was serving a warrant.

  • Pueblo call center that once employed nearly 500 people set to close in June

    1 week ago | chieftain.com | Zach Hillstrom

    AT&T's Pueblo call center. which opened in 2006, will close in June when the lease expires on its building. The closure is part of a company-wide effort to streamline operations. Eighty-three local employees represented by the Communications Workers of America union were informed of the closure, 40 of whom will be offered work-from-home positions. The AT&T call center in Pueblo is set to close when the business’s lease on its current building expires in June.

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Zach Hillstrom
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6 Apr 24

RT @ChieftainNews: The Colorado Republican Party booted a credentialed reporter from its assembly. Here's why https://t.co/lSRDfASgVD

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9 Oct 23

Broncos fans after week 5. Every. Single. Season. https://t.co/TyoMwws1sQ

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2 Aug 23

RT @ChieftainNews: Don't forget your phone: Here's how QR technology will help Lake Pueblo visitors stay safe https://t.co/b6aouxl6xh