Summit County Mountain Bike Alliance releases firm stance on electric mountain bike use
Though electric bikes are now a common sight at rental shops across Summit County, that wasn’t always the case. Commonly referred to as e-bikes, the enhanced, battery-assisted bicycles have become increasingly popular for people of all...
FINAL UPDATE: I-70 reopens following fatal crash that ejected driver between Frisco, Copper Mountain in Colorado
8:20 p.m.: Interstate 70 has fully reopened. 6:45 p.m.: Colorado State Patrol Sgt. Ivan Alvarado said one person was pronounced dead at the hospital following a roll-over crash on Interstate 70 around 4:45 p.m. on...
Wildfires destroy 2 homes near Buena Vista, close National Park as fire season heats up in Colorado
Colorado’s wildfire season is heating up with blazes this week destroying two homes near Buena Vista and closing a National Park. About a dozen active wildfires in Colorado were burning on more than 4,000 acres...
Judge orders discovery to move forward in long-delayed lawsuit against Vail Resorts
A federal magistrate judge has ordered Vail Resorts to move forward with discovery and disclosure obligations in a five-year-old lawsuit brought by company employeeswho allege they were improperly denied pay under the Fair Labor Standards Act....
Judge sets bond at $2.5 million in Blue River murder case
A Blue River man facing a charge of first degree murder appeared in court Thursday, July 10, for a hearing to set bond, review the charges against him and explain his legal rights. Daniel J....
Colorado drivers should prepare for bikers, closures on Loveland Pass, Swan Mountain Road due to Triple Bypass tour
The Colorado Department of Transportation is warning drivers to keep an eye out for bikers Saturday, July 12, during the Triple Bypass bike tour. About 4,000 bicyclists are expected to be traveling on the state’s...
Colorado wildfires: Four fires burning on thousands of acres in western Colorado, fifth approaching from Utah
Four wildfires are burning on thousands of acres in western Colorado, prompting a slew of mandatory evacuations, and a fifth fire is approaching from Utah, federal officials said in Sunday morning updates. South Rim fire...
Frisco puzzle enthusiast conquers 60,000-piece challenge
Gary Cumbey knows a thing or two about putting a puzzle together. Over the past 25 years, Cumbey has embodied the spirit of a typical Frisco resident. From diving into a deep patch of powder...
Murder charge sought following shooting, lockdown in Blue River
The suspect arrested amid a homicide investigation at a home in Blue River on Monday, July 7, is now facing a murder charge, according to the Colorado Bureau of Investigation. Blue River resident Daniel J....
‘We are buying Eldora!’ Nederland announces plans to purchase popular Colorado ski mountain
A small Colorado mountain town of about 1,500 people has announced plans to purchase a popular ski resort currently under corporate ownership. The town of Nederland announced Tuesday that it will be buying the 680-acre...
Colorado stargazers can witness ‘dueling’ meteor showers this month with up to 30 shooting stars per hour
Colorado residents and visitors who tilt their heads skyward after dark this July will witness awe-inspiring astrological phenomena, including three meteor showers. Astronomy guide Mark Laurin — better known as Astro Mark — said warm...
Silverthorne officials split on how to go about choosing a new town manager
Per town statute, Silverthorne has around five more months to find a new town manager following former manager Ryan Hyland’s resignation. The process is beginning now because Silverthorne Town Council gave direction to town staff...