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90 MPH car chase over mountain pass ends in crash
A high-speed chase involving an armed and dangerous suspect ended in a crash south of Breckenridge. The Park County Sheriff's Office (PCSO), received a tip about an armed and dangerous male suspect at 9:54 a.m. on Saturday. The suspect was wanted for a felony warrant. He was also known to be under the influence of illegal substances, has a violent criminal record, and was reported to be armed with a firearm. ...
Colorado mountain town to host 'Fabulous 4th of July' celebration
Frisco, a mountain town in Summit County, is hosting an exciting array of events to celebrate the Fourth of July. According to the town, Frisco's "Fabulous 4th of July" will offer a celebration that includes big-town amenities and amazing outdoor opportunities with a "friendly, small-town feel." The festivities will kick off with the Colorado Kids' Fishing Derby at Meadow Creek Park, where kids up to 14 years old compete to...
Fake charity claiming to benefit military members and their families shut down
Attorney General Phil Weiser today announced a settlement with First Choice Processing, its owner Durand Kelby Tovar, and his associated companies after an investigation found Tovar was operating an illegal, unregistered charity that falsely claimed to benefit active-duty service members, veterans, and their families. Beginning in at least 2013, Tovar,...
Yearling moose killed by vehicle on I-70 near Silverthorne, Colorado Parks and Wildlife says
A yearling moose died during the evening of Saturday, May 11, after a vehicle driving on Interstate 70 hit it on the stretch of roadway between Exit 205 in Silverthorne and Exit 203 in Frisco. Colorado Parks and Wildlife spokesperson Travis Duncan said workers with the department confirmed that the...
Grand Lake’s town manager leaves position to begin working for Keystone — a newly formed town where he used to bus tables
John Crone first became Grand Lake’s town manager in October 2019. During his time as town manager, Crone worked through the COVID-19 pandemic — even becoming one of the first in Grand County to contract the virus — and the East Troublesome Fire, one of the largest fires in Colorado history. He also made headlines with a former trustee of Grand Lake after some accusations were made public.
Prospector’s Marketplace could soon bring a host of local’s favorite restaurants to Frisco Main Street
A vacant property along Frisco Main Street could soon be transformed into a food hall where families can sit outdoors year-round and select from options presented by a variety of well-known local eateries. Construction of Prospector’s Marketplace, a 10,000-square-foot marketplace with a mining theme and four market-rate condominiums, is expected...
85-Year-Old Man Rules the Pond Skim at Breckenridge, CO
For many years, spring skiing has brought forth sunshine, smiles, bikinis, bathing suits, and most famously, the pond skim. Many resorts across the country host a pond skimming competition, and the roots of the tradition can be traced back to the 1920s. It is always one of the premier events of the season as contestants try to impress the crowd by skimming for the most distance, style, biggest splash, or most ridiculous costume.
Summit County Sheriff’s Office assisted last week with a yak stuck in twine, the recovery of a drowning victim and DUI investigations
The Summit County Sheriff’s Office assisted last week with a yak stuck in twine near Silverthorne, the recovery of the body of a drowning victim in another county and investigations into two crashes where alcohol was found in the vehicle. The following incidents occurred between Tuesday, May 7, and...
Sheriff’s Office gives update on concluded incident involving ‘dangerous and possibly armed suspect’
Editor’s note: This story is no longer being updated. Colorado Highway 9 remains closed as of 3:44 p.m., according to the Colorado Department of Transportation. According to a post made by the town of Blue River on social media around 4 p.m., the continued closure of the road is due to a partially downed power line in the area “creating an additional hazard.” The post also states that officials are waiting for Xcel Energy workers to respond to the scene.
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