Friday August 29th Weather Forecast
A good chance of afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms can be expected again today. Flash flooding will remain a possibility. ...
Salida Spartans Volleyball Defeat Buena Vista Demons 3-2
The volleyball edition of the Chaffee County Showdown did not disappoint and went right to the end to declare a winner. The Salida Spartans put up a...
Free “Write Your Own Obituary” Workshop in Salida August 29
Embracing Aging Chaffee and Colorado Mountain College are hosting a free lecture and hands-on workshop titled “Write Your Own Obituary” on Friday,...
Cripple Creek Police Recover $70,000 in Casino Theft Investigation
The Cripple Creek Police Department says investigators have recovered more than $70,000 connected to a theft at J.P. McGill’s Casino. On August 18,...
Governor Orders Flags at Half-Staff to Honor Victims of Minneapolis Church Shooting
Governor Jared Polis has ordered all Colorado flags to be flown at half-staff through sunset Sunday in recognition of the victims of a church...
Thursday August 28th Weather Forecast
Widespread showers and thunderstorms will continue across our area through tomorrow with heavy rainfall and localized flash flooding possible. ...
Free Parenting Classes with Dinner and Childcare Offered in Buena Vista Starting September 17
Families are invited to take part in a free series of parenting classes beginning September 17, 2025, and continuing Wednesday evenings through...
Chaffee County Clerk Lori Mitchell Receives Lifetime Achievement Award for Election Work
Chaffee County Clerk and Recorder Lori Mitchell has been honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 40th Annual National Association of...
Stage I Fire Restrictions to Be Lifted in Unincorporated Chaffee County
Starting 08-27-25 at 6:00AM unincorporated Chaffee County will no longer be under stage 1 fire restrictions. The recent rains have been very...
Speeding claimed 237 lives on Colorado roads last year
Statewide — Speed was a factor in 237 fatalities last year, and 1,274 people have died on Colorado roads in speeding-related crashes over the...
Wednesday August 27th Weather Forecast
Showers and thunderstorms will continue across our area through at least Sunday. Strong thunderstorms and flash flooding remains a...
Buena Vista Trustees to Review Comprehensive Plan, Short-Term Rentals, and Natural Medicine Moratorium
The Buena Vista Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting tonight at 7 p.m. Consent agenda items include: Approving an intergovernmental...
