Cripple Creek Police Recover $70,000 in Casino Theft Investigation
The Cripple Creek Police Department says investigators have recovered more than $70,000 connected to a theft at J.P. McGill’s Casino. On August 18, police reported that $76,800 had been stolen from the casino. Later that day, 26-year-old Andrew Irvine of Colorado...
Governor Orders Flags at Half-Staff to Honor Victims of Minneapolis Church Shooting
Governor Jared Polis has ordered all Colorado flags to be flown at half-staff through sunset Sunday in recognition of the victims of a church shooting in Minneapolis. The shooting occurred during Mass at a Catholic Church as children celebrated the first week of...
Thursday August 28th Weather Forecast
Widespread showers and thunderstorms will continue across our area through tomorrow with heavy rainfall and localized flash flooding possible. Drier air begins to work back into the region over the weekend, with storm activity becoming isolated. ...
Free Parenting Classes with Dinner and Childcare Offered in Buena Vista Starting September 17
Families are invited to take part in a free series of parenting classes beginning September 17, 2025, and continuing Wednesday evenings through December 10 in Buena Vista. The classes include free dinner and childcare and will cover: Parenting with empathy Child...
Chaffee County Clerk Lori Mitchell Receives Lifetime Achievement Award for Election Work
Chaffee County Clerk and Recorder Lori Mitchell has been honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 40th Annual National Association of Election Officials Conference held in Salt Lake City. The award recognizes Mitchell’s decades of service, innovation, and...
Stage I Fire Restrictions to Be Lifted in Unincorporated Chaffee County
Starting 08-27-25 at 6:00AM unincorporated Chaffee County will no longer be under stage 1 fire restrictions. The recent rains have been very beneficial to our community resulting in lowering the fire danger dramatically. Unfortunately, the conditions can change again...
Speeding claimed 237 lives on Colorado roads last year
Statewide — Speed was a factor in 237 fatalities last year, and 1,274 people have died on Colorado roads in speeding-related crashes over the last five years. Speeding drivers are especially dangerous for bicyclists and pedestrians, particularly in urban areas...
Wednesday August 27th Weather Forecast
Showers and thunderstorms will continue across our area through at least Sunday. Strong thunderstorms and flash flooding remains a possibility. Several inches of rain can be expected over the next few days. Salida and Buena Vista will see a high of 79 with...
Buena Vista Trustees to Review Comprehensive Plan, Short-Term Rentals, and Natural Medicine Moratorium
The Buena Vista Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting tonight at 7 p.m. Consent agenda items include: Approving an intergovernmental agreement between the Town of Buena Vista and the Buena Vista School District Appointing Lisa Field as an alternate voting...
Poncha Springs Trustees to Review Audit, Annexation, and Land Use Code Tonight
The Poncha Springs Board of Trustees will meet tonight at 6:30 p.m. On the agenda: A presentation on the town’s recent audit Two public hearings: one on an annexation request in the Tailwind subdivision and another on municipal code updates Appointments to the Parks...
Tuesday August 26th Weather Forecast
Showers and thunderstorms will continue each day through Sunday. Flash flooding remains a possibility. Salida and Buena Vista will see a high of 75. A low of 53. The San Luis Valley can expect a high of 71, a low of 51. Leadville and Fairplay look for a...
Adena Construction is Hiring!
Adena is expanding in Colorado and building stronger communities across the state. If you are looking to grow a career in construction Adena is hiring! Adena is looking for a Superintendent, a Foreman and a Project Engineer to join their team. At Adena you will find...
