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...
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...
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 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...
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...
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.
