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One dead after head-on collision in Colorado Springs
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) - One person is dead after a head-on crash on Marksheffel Road early Sunday afternoon. Colorado State Patrol told an 11 News crew on the scene it happened around 1:45 p.m. when one car hit a concrete guardrail, overcorrected, and hit another car head-on. They said...
Teaming up for local culture
For every big-time, multimillion-dollar musical act that jets into Telluride every summer, there are thousands of smaller bands that play for years for a shot at the limelight. A case in point is LA band The Charities, whose sounds are a combination of soul, rock, R&B and funk, and who...
Dog rescued after spending two weeks in San Juan Mountains
A dog was rescued after spending two weeks alone in the San Juan Mountains near Silverton. According to an article from Fox 31 KDVR, the dog, Konnie, was traveling with its family from Arizona when she went missing on July 4. The family searched, but ultimately decided to return home. On Friday, Jimmy Keene, founder of San Juan Mountain Adventures, rescued the dog several miles from where she was last seen. Konnie's family is one their way to reunite with their pet. San Juan Mountain Adventures is a nonprofit organization that provides outdoor experiences to locals and visitors, according to Fox 31 KDVR. STAY INFORMED: Get free Colorado news with our daily newsletter (Click here)
Superior resident receives new flag in honor of military husband
Nearly three years after the Marshall Fire destroyed her home, one woman was able to reclaim something she’d lost. On Friday, longtime Superior resident Gladys Forshee received a new burial flag for her late husband, U.S. Army veteran Larry Forshee. Her original flag was lost in the fire, which destroyed more than 1,000 Superior and Louisville homes on Dec. 30, 2021, and caused more than $2 billion in damage.
Gents top Vail in home opener
The Gentlemen of Aspen rugby team opened the home 2024 season at Wagner Park with a bang on Saturday, taking two big wins over rival Vail. The Gents got a win in the Rocky Mountain Rugby league standings first with a 56-22 win, then successfully reestablished the club’s B-side with a reported 50-26 win. Vail hung with the red and black early, but once Aspen got in a rhythm — and started working downhill in the second half — the Gents easily continued a win streak that, according to club staff, has dated back to 2018.
Ray Harrington to headline Vail Comedy Show
Vail Comedy Show is flying in international comedian Ray Harrington for shows on Wednesday, July 24 at Second Street Collective in Eagle and on Thursday, July 25 at Gambit at The Sebastian Hotel in Vail. Ray Harrington has been on “Conan” and is part of the “Funbearable” podcast. Comedian Kimbles Hume will return to Vail Valley from San Diego for the shows, which will be hosted by Mark Masters. Tickets for all shows are available at VailComedyShow.com. Harrington answered these questions in advance of his visit.
Vail Recreation District’s 10k and 5k at 10,000 feet sees near-record turnout
There was near-record turnout for the Vail Recreation District’s ’10k and 5k at 10,000 feet’ trail run race on Saturday. The town series race had 340 finishers — just two shy of the event’s record, said Beth Pappas, the recreation district’s sports event and partnership director.
Recent Colorado Wildfire + the Bizarre Way it Was Started
Colorado is no stranger to wildfires, unfortunately. More often than not, the causes of these fires are established by emergency crews and often fall into categories including arson, lightning, and tragically, mere carelessness. WATCH: Electric Vehicle Catches Fire in a Colorado Garage |. However, a recent fire that has devastated...
Unemployment claims in Colorado increased last week
Initial filings for unemployment benefits in Colorado rose last week compared with the week prior, the U.S. Department of Labor said Thursday. New jobless claims, a proxy for layoffs, increased to 3,004 in the week ending July 13, up from 2,156 the week before, the Labor Department said. U.S. unemployment...
‘Legacy,’ mental health in Colorado ag
MONTE VISTA— About 35 farmers, ranchers, and their friends attended a showing of the mental health documentary film "Legacy," at the Ski-Hi Complex in Monte Vista on the evening of July 18. The film, a partnership between the Colorado Farm Bureau and the Colorado Department of Agriculture, depicts the...
Broncos place Caden Sterns, Drew Sanders, Delarrin Turner-Yell on PUP list
More than 10 months after suffering a torn patella tendon, Broncos safety Caden Sterns won't be ready for the start of training camp. The Broncos on Sunday placed Sterns on the physically unable to perform list, meaning he won't take the field for this week's start of camp. Sterns was hurt in the Sept. 10 opener against the Las Vegas Raiders and sat out the rest of the season with the knee injury. He did not take part in offseason drills.
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