Standout Student: Salida’s Jonah Purcell
The Salida Spartans sent Jonah Purcell our way as a standout student this past week, and Jonah talked about the excitement he has for the spring coming up and what is on the next page of his school year. https://youtu.be/4TnVgiGZpM8
Drug Dealer Sentenced to 90 Days in Jail for Leadville Man’s Overdose
A Fort Collins woman has been sentenced to 90-days in jail in connection to the overdose death of 32-year-old Gregory Ulmen of Leadville. The Leadville Police Department found a series of text messages between Ulmen and 50-year-old Shawn Brecka concerning drug...
Buena Vista Man Charged With Kidnapping/Sexual Assault
A Buena Vista man is in the Chaffee County Detention Center today charged with kidnapping in the case of a 13-year-old Moffat girl. The girl was reported missing on February 16th and was found the next day at the Poncha Springs Welcome Center. Chaffee County...
Proposed legislation could benefit local water management
HB20-1159 would authorize the state engineer to confirm water uses that predate instream flow rights, which could benefit the Upper Arkansas Water Conservancy District.
Quest for two ends just short for Hertrich, Demons place three at state
The perfect ending to a career came close for Micah Hertrich, but he fell just short in his bid for a second straight state title at the Pepsi Center on Saturday night. The senior for the Demons gave up an early takedown and nearfall to Grey Neal of Paonia before he...
Seven Chaffee County grapplers heading to day three of state
A slam and an escape late in the first period put Micah Hertrich back into a dog fight with Emmanuel Huerta in his semifinal match at the Pepsi Center Friday night. Hertrich would shake off the call and the points though, and would regain a 4-2 lead in the second...
Two Demons into semifinals after the morning session
Chris Hutchings has his hand raised after winning his quarterfinal match Friday morning Buena Vista's Chris Hutchings didn't have much time to consider the environment before stepping onto the mat at the Pepsi Center on Friday morning, but his 9 AM match would set the...
Student Spotlight: Cotopaxi’s Annalise Walker
The Cotopaxi Pirates girls basketball team is feeling good about themselves right now as they prepare for the end of the season. Districts are right around the corner, and young players aren't so young anymore. We talked with Annalise Walker about how she has improved...
Bill to Protect Marijuana Smoking Employees Fails
Colorado legislators have declined to advance a bill meant to protect employees from being fired for using marijuana during their personal time. Ten members of the House Business Affairs and Labor Committee voted unanimously against the bill. The measure would not...
Search Continues For 11-year-old Colorado Springs Boy
Law enforcement resumes their search in southern Douglas County for 11-year-old Gannon Stauch, a Colorado Springs boy who has been missing for more than three weeks.
Mixed Results Greet Local Teams at State Wrestling
Micah Hertrich sits out for an escape in his first round win at state for Buena Vista The opening rounds at the Pepsi Center saw the Buena Vista Demons advance four to the quarterfinals tomorrow morning, while six other Demons and both Salida Spartans will be looking...
Student Spotlight: Salida’s Elise Mishmash
The Salida Spartans girls swim team was led all season by a group a talented swimmers, but the senior at the front was Elise Mishmash. After helping her team to a 3rd place finish in the state championships, Elise talked with us about the end result of her high school...
