Chaffee County Search and Rescue Assists Hikers and Dogs on Mount Princeton
Chaffee County Search and Rescue North responded this week to assist a hiker whose dog was in distress on Mount Princeton. While helping the hiker and their dog, rescue crews were informed of another hiker further up the trail who also needed help with their dog....
Pueblo County Coroner Accused of Hiding Bodies at Davis Mortuary; Funeral Home Shut Down
The Pueblo County Coroner, Brian Cotter, is facing serious accusations after state inspectors reported finding bodies hidden inside a secret room of his privately-owned funeral home, Davis Mortuary. According to the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA),...
La Plata Fire Near Leadville Grows to 82 Acres, 0% Containment
The La Plata Fire continues to burn southwest of Leadville, west of Twin Lakes, and south of Highway 82 near the Chaffee and Lake County line. As of last night, the fire had grown to 82 acres with 0% containment. The blaze is entirely on National Forest Service land,...
Friday August 22nd Weather Forecast
A cold front is moving in, lowering temperatures and increasing chances for showers and thunderstorms into next week. Stronger storms may be capable of producing lightning, wind gusts near 45 mph, and small hail. Monsoon moisture will increase this...
CSPD Investigates Possible Human Remains in Teller County Tied to 2019 Jepsy Kallungi Murder
The Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) says it is investigating possible human remains in Teller County that may be linked to the 2019 murder of Jepsy Kallungi. Kallungi’s remains were never located following her disappearance. Her husband was convicted of her...
Toxic Blue-Green Algae Detected at DeWeese Reservoir; CPW Issues Warning
Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) is warning the public about the presence of toxic blue-green algae at DeWeese Reservoir in Custer County. CPW is urging people to avoid contact with the water after tests confirmed dangerous levels of toxicity. Elevated algae levels...
Man Arrested After $75,000 Theft at Cripple Creek Casino
Authorities have released details about a theft at J.P. McGill’s Casino in Cripple Creek that occurred Monday. According to arrest papers, surveillance video captured 26-year-old Andrew Irvine jumping over the cashier’s cage counter while an employee was out of the...
La Plata Fire Grows to 54 Acres Near Leadville; 0% Containment Reported
The La Plata Fire is burning southwest of Leadville, west of Twin Lakes, and south of Highway 82 near the Chaffee and Lake County line. As of today, the fire has grown to 54 acres with 0% containment. The blaze remains entirely on National Forest Service land, and no...
ICE Presence in Chaffee County
The Chaffee County Board of County Commissioners acknowledges that there is federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) presence in Chaffee County this week. A number of ICE officer actions have been reported over the past days. The BOCC encourages our community...
Thursday August 21st Weather Forecast
Today will be mostly dry with only a slight chance of an afternoon thunderstorm.A cold front moves in tomorrow, lowering temperatures and increasing chances for weekend showers. Salida and Buena Vista will see a high of 95 with a low of 55.The San Luis Valley can...
Seat belt enforcement period results in 1,593 citations statewide
Statewide — From July 21 to Aug. 1, the Colorado Department of Transportation supported the Colorado State Patrol and 58 local law enforcement agencies across Colorado for the July Wave seat belt enforcement period. This was the third Click It or Ticket...
Buena Vista Chamber of Commerce Announces Ribbon Cutting for Strange Craft Beer Company.
Buena Vista, CO – August 18, 2025 – The Buena Vista Chamber of Commerce announced that it will host a welcome celebration for the Strange Craft Beer Company located at 324 East Main Street on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at 4:00 –...
