Jacqueline “Jackie” Stegeman – April 5, 1946 ~ September 27, 2024 (age 78)
Jacqueline "Jackie" Ann (Hart) Stegeman, 78, passed away Sept. 27, 2024, peacefully at home in Howard. Jackie was born in April 1946 to Ralph V. and Blanche A. Hart. She grew up in South St. Louis with no siblings but with a large extended family, including several...
Renewal Festival in Buena Vista Offers Refunds After Billy Strings Misses Show
This past weekend, the Renewal Festival featuring Billy Strings took place at The Meadows in Buena Vista, drawing around 7,500 attendees for a weekend of music and fun. However, the festival took an unexpected turn when headliner Billy Strings had to leave on Friday...
Ice Castles Returning to Cripple Creek and New Location in Eagle for Winter 2024
The popular Ice Castles are making a comeback to Cripple Creek for the 2024 winter season, with an exciting second location debuting in Eagle. Known for their stunning tunnels, caverns, towers, fountains, and ice slides, Ice Castles offers a magical experience,...
U.S. Forest Service to Begin Threemile Creek Prescribed Burn Near Centerville
The U.S. Forest Service is set to begin a prescribed burn at Threemile Creek tomorrow. The burn will take place three miles west of Centerville and is planned to cover 345 acres. Residents and visitors in the Arkansas River Valley can expect to see smoke in the area...
11th Judicial District Attorney Appeals Disbarment, Prosecutors Censured Over Morphew Case Misconduct
11th Judicial District Attorney Linda Stanley is appealing a ruling from a state disciplinary board that has ordered her disbarment. The decision stems from Stanley's conduct during the high-profile prosecution of Barry Morphew in the murder trial of his missing wife,...
Salida Volleyball falls in 5 sets to La Veta.
Salida falls in a tough one to the Redhawks in 5 sets at home. Salida wins set 1 25-14 and set 4 25-20. The Spartans fall in sets 2, 3, and 5 by scores of 25-22, 25-13, and 15-11. Salida falls to 7-6 on the year. Check out the Highlights presented by the Salida Ace...
Buena Vista Volleyball defeats Custer County 3-1.
The Demons started the match off with a 25-20 set 1 loss to the Bobcats on Tuesday. Sets 2 and 3 were dominated by Buena Vista 25-16, and 25-14. The 4th set was back and forth before the Demons pulled away with a 25-23 win to seal the match. The Demons will improve to...
Colorado Lookouts Baseball Tryouts this Sunday for 11 & under
Colorado Lookouts is having Baseball tryouts for 11 year-olds and under this Sunday, October 6th, from 9AM to 11AM at Marvin Park. RSVP by October 4th to
Buena Vista Chamber of Commerce Hosts Monthly Community Coffee at BV Community Center
The Buena Vista Chamber of Commerce invites you to their monthly Community Coffee tomorrow morning from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM at the BV Community Center. Join the conversation with local businesses, government, and non-profit leaders, and feel free to make announcements...
The Salida Community Center to host its monthly food distribution event tomorrow starting at 10:00 AM
The Salida Community Center will host its monthly food distribution event tomorrow morning, starting at 10:00 AM. This will be a drive-through event—attendees are asked to remain in their cars, and food will be brought to them. No paperwork is required; you’ll only be...
Salida City Council Meeting Tonight at 6 PM
The Salida City Council will hold a regular meeting tonight starting at 6:00 PM. In unfinished business, council members will consider two resolutions related to improvements and inclusionary housing agreements for the Flour Mill planned development. In new business,...
Meet Cookie – Heart of the Rockies Radio Pet of the Week!
Ark-Valley Humane Society really appreciates Heart of the Rockies Radio News for featuring our shelter animals for Pet of the Week, especially because some animals don't get as much attention. This is the case for 2 year-old Cookie. When people come into the shelter...
