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Suspects "with high-powered rifles" allegedly stealing ATVs in Colorado
The Clear Creek County Sheriff's Office is warning the public about a string of thefts that's been taking place in recent weeks involving ATVs, UTVs, and other items. According to law enforcement, the suspects appear to be armed with high-powered rifles while committing the alleged crimes. Cities in this area include Idaho Springs and Central City, with local towns being Empire, Georgetown, and Silver Plume. Authorities did not specify exactly where the thefts have occurred. ...
Fire restriction updates for Arapaho, Roosevelt Forests and Pawnee National Grassland
The forest service has put in place fire restrictions for the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests and Pawnee National Grassland due to continuing dry and warm conditions, according to a news release from the agency. The Stage 1 restrictions for Larimer, Weld, Clear Creek, Gilpin and Boulder counties prohibit the following: ...
22nd annual Slacker Half-Marathon in Clear Creek County draws more than 2,500 runners
The 22nd annual Slacker Half-Marathon drew more than 2,500 runners to the start line at Loveland Ski Area at 10,630 feet in elevation. Participants finished the race at City Park in Georgetown at 8,400 feet in elevation. It’s no surprise organizers call it the Slacker Half-Marathon, because the entire run...
Update: Central City-Clear Creek Superfund cleanup
On June 11, 2024, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) held a second meeting on the current phase of cleaning up the Central City-Clear Creek Superfund site. They met at the Clear Creek County Courthouse in Georgetown. Kyle Sandor of CDPHE...
Atkins: How court-appointed special advocates help children in court
In 1976, Seattle juvenile court judge David Soukup was on the brink of a life-changing decision for a 3-year-old who had been abused for most of her short life. Should Judge Soukup return the child to her mother, who tolerated her boyfriend’s abuse of her daughter? Should he send the child to foster care and subject her to the trauma of being separated from her mother? Soukup felt overwhelmed with the gravity of the decision.
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