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Pueblo issues temporary emergency shelter declaration due to heat

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PUEBLO, Colo. — The City of Pueblo has authorized a temporary emergency declaration starting on Friday, July 12 to Sunday, July 14.

Due to the heat wave, the city is allowing churches, synagogues, mosques, temples, and other religious institutions to open their doors as temporary shelters for the city's homeless.

The emergency declaration allows these facilities to have temporary zoning restrictions altered in order to accommodate those in need.
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Judge rules suspected UCCS shooter competent to stand trial

During a court hearing on Friday, a judge ruled the man accused of killing two people inside a UCCS dorm room earlier this year is competent to stand trial.

Man accused of killing two people inside UCCS dorm room competent to stand trial

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