ARWC River Report: Arkansas Basin drought lessens but snowpack remains low
While most of Colorado has above-average snowpack, the news isn’t quite as good for the Arkansas River Basin.
Salida Boys Get A Win Over Banning Lewis 69-29
The Salida Spartans defeat the Banning Lewis Stallions at home for Winterfest 69-29. Highlights are brought to you by Salida Ace Hardware....
Salida Girls Basketball Defeat Banning Lewis 34-31
The Lady Spartans defeat the Lady Stallions for their Winterfest game 34-31. Highlights are brought to you by Salida Ace Hardware....
Buena Vista Boys Basketball Falls to #1 Vanguard 70-44
The Demons have a tough second half against the #1 Vanguard Coursers falling 70-44. Highlights are brought to you by Salida Ace Hardware....
Buena Vista Girls Basketball Fall to #2 Vanguard 47-38
The Lady Demons take on a tough league opponent at home falling to the Vanguard Lady Coursers 47-38. Highlights are sponsored by Salida Ace Hardware....
FIBArk Donates $20,000 to the City of Salida for Paddlesport Education
On Wednesday, Jan. 25th, FIBArk donated $20,000 to the City of Salida to support the mission of paddle sports education. The FIBArk organization became a 501c3 8 years ago with the mission to educate people about paddle sports, and the City of Salida has joined forces...
Former Lake County Coroner Sentenced on Two Counts of Unlawful Cremation
A former Lake County coroner was sentenced to 180 days in jail Thursday, Feb. 2nd, related to mishandling the corpse of a stillborn baby in his funeral home. 47-year-old Shannon Kent pleaded guilty in December of 2022 to two misdemeanor counts of unlawful cremation...
Hit And Run Suspect Led Buna Vista Police on a High-Speed Chase
A hit and run suspect with four previous DUI convictions led officers on high-speed chase Thursday, Feb. 2nd, through Buena Vista. The Buena Vista Police Department intercepted a vehicle that was fleeing from law enforcement that was coming into the Buena Vista town...
Chaffee County Public Health Launches Narcan Trainings for Overdose Prevention
In light of alarming overdose rates in Chaffee County, and the state as a whole, Chaffee County Public Health will be providing overdose awareness and prevention training to local bars, restaurants, and music venues.
Buena Vista Grapplers Host Florence
Buena Vista wrestlers faced Florence for a dual in their final tune up heading into this weekend's League Tournament at James Irwin. Before the matches got underway, Senior Night festivities honored Otto Rizzi, David Arellano and Haden Camp. 106 JJ Medina...
Murphy Appoints New Judge in Schoolhouse Day Care Case
Chief Judge Patrick Murphy yesterday appointed a new judge for the case involving Roberta Rodriquez and Amy Lovato of The Schoolhouse Day Care Center in Poncha Springs. Park County Judge Brian Green will now preside over the case. A motions hearing...
Chaffee Commissioners Authorize Use of Portion of Reallocated Lodging Tax to Chaffee Housing Authority
In a unanimous vote at their special meeting on January 31st, the Chaffee Board of County Commissioners approved directing a portion of the Lodging Tax Reallocation Fund to the Chaffee Housing Authority.
