Disaster Emergency Declared for Lincoln, Elbert, El Paso and Washington Counties
The governor has declared a disaster emergency for several Colorado counties after Thursday's severe storms. RELATED: 80 to 90 Injured During Severe Thunderstorm at Red Rocks Amphitheatre Governor Jared Polis issued the declaration for Lincoln, Elbert, El Paso...
80 to 90 Injured During Severe Thunderstorm at Red Rocks Amphitheatre
Concertgoers were pelted by hail at Red Rocks Amphitheatre as severe thunderstorms moved across the Front Range Wednesday night. An estimated 80 to 90 people were treated for injuries at the venue. Seven people were hospitalized. Injuries included cuts and broken...
18-Year-Old Killed in Accident on Highway 50 Near Howard
An 18-year-old Cotopaxi teen died Tuesday in an accident involving two vehicles on Highway 50 near Howard. According to the Colorado State Patrol, the accident involved a Chevy Silverado and Ford F150. Fremont County Coroner Randy Keller identified the driver of...
Pet of the Week: King
Meet King! He's the Heart of the Rockies Radio Pet of the Week! King first arrived at AVHS almost a year ago. He found a loving home, but unfortunately, she had some unforeseen circumstances arise and had to move and couldn't bring King with her. He was returned...
Representative Pettersen Voices Concerns About EPA’s Clean-Up of Cotter Uranium Mill in Fremont County
The Cotter Uranium Mill in Fremont County closed in 2011, yet more than five million tons of toxic waste at the Superfund site hasn’t been cleaned up. Now, a U.S. legislator is getting involved. Representative Brittany Pettersen wrote a letter to the Environmental...
12th Confirmed Water-Related Death in Colorado on Arkansas River
A man has died after a commercial boating accident on the Arkansas River just past the Royal Gorge Bridge. According to Colorado Parks and Wildlife, several passengers fell out of the boat just past Boat Eater Rapid Monday afternoon. A 60-year-old man was pulled...
Nonprofits Encouraged to Apply for a Total of $49,000 in Fall Grant Opportunities
The Chaffee County Community Foundation invites all qualified nonprofit organizations within the region to apply for nearly $49,000 in funds available through its Fall Grant Cycle, which is open from July 1st through July 31st.
Saguache County Search & Rescue Assist Two Climbers on Crestone Needle
Two people were assisted by members of the Saguache County Search and Rescue yesterday morning after they were separated from their party after climbing Crestone Needle. Custer County Search and Rescue called in Saguache County Search and Rescue for a mutual...
Arkansas River Boaters Warned of Unique Water Obstacle: A Vehicle
Colorado Parks and Wildlife is warning Arkansas River boaters of a unique river obstacle. In a Facebook post, CPW warned boaters of a submerged vehicle. The vehicle is located a half mile below the Parkdale boat ramp halfway to the Highway 50 bridge. The agency...
‘Cultivate Compassion’ Ark-Valley Humane Society’s 4th Annual T-Shirt Fundraiser
Ark Valley Humane Society’s 4th annual T-Shirt fundraiser, Cultivate Compassion, kicks-off today. Visit https://bonfire.com/avhs23 to purchase their Cultivate Compassion t-shirt, hoodie, or crewneck sweatshirt. Youth tees are also available for purchase. Each style...
41-year-old Man Died on the Arkansas River Near Buena Vista
Colorado Parks and Wildlife is reporting that a 41-year-old man died while riding an inner tube over the weekend on the Arkansas River near Buena Vista. Witnesses told CPW the man entered the Buena Vista whitewater park on an inner tube and was seen in distress a...
Construction Projects on Highway 285 and 50
Travellers should be aware of several road construction projects on Highways 285 and 50. An intersection improvement project is underway at the US 285/Colorado 9 intersection on the southside of Fairplay. The project involves road widening to accommodate additional...
