The Park County Coroner says that the Denver East High School shooting suspect died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The determination was part of the coroner’s preliminary autopsy report, which was released yesterday afternoon. The shooting...
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Four Homes Had to be Evacuated During Wildfire on Airport Road [UPDATE]
The Chaffee County Fire District reported that a lawnmower caught some brush and weeds on fire near county road 140 just outside of Salida at about 12:30 pm on March 23rd. According to Chaffee County Sheriff John Spezze, the Chaffee County Sheriff’s Office, Chaffee...
Central Colorado Humanists Now Accepting Scholarship Applications
The Central Colorado Humanists are now accepting applications for their scholarship program. Scholarships will be awarded to college bound high school seniors from Buena Vista, Salida, Cotopaxi and students in nontraditional programs or home schooled...
Colorado Avalanche Danger is ‘Extreme’
Colorado avalanche danger hits “Extreme” levels. Snow is falling so heavily in Colorado’s mountains that avalanche danger warnings yesterday were as high as they have been in years. Mapping by the Colorado Avalanche Information Center showed extreme...
Buena Vista Schools moved to ‘Secure’ Status Wednesday in Response to Denver School Shooting
The Buena Vista Police Department moved Buena Vista Schools into “Secure” status on Wednesday, March 22nd. A press release issued overnight by Buena Vista Police Chief Dean Morgan read, "On the morning of March 22nd, we learned of yet another school shooting in...
Pet of the Week: Huck
Meet Huck! He’s the Heart of the Rockies Radio Pet of the Week! Huck is a very special dog who needs a special home.
