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Teen arrested on homicide charge shortly after deadly fight in Gypsum
A teenager has died in the Colorado mountain town of Gypsum after getting hurt during a fight involving several teens. One young person is under arrest in the case, which is being investigated as a homicide.The Eagle County Sheriff's Office announced the arrest on Thursday with a message: "We are heartbroken to announce we are actively investigating a juvenile fatality." The fight happened just before 10 p.m. in Second Street Park, according to the sheriff's office. Deputies who responded to the scene found one teen seriously hurt. They have not said so far exactly what the nature of that person's...
Eagle’s ShowDown Town free concert series lineup announced
The Vail Valley Foundation announced the 2024 lineup for the town of Eagle ShowDown Town concert series presented by Alpine Bank. This free offering runs most Thursday nights from June 27 to Aug. 15 at Eagle Town Park, with the exception of July 4. With shows ranging from rock to...
Wet sticks cause power outage in Kremmling area
Update, 9:22 p.m.: A representative of Mountain Parks says that updated information revealed the power outage was caused by wet sticks on a power line. The Kremmling area experienced a power outage around 7:40 Thursday evening that lasted for a little more than an hour. Nesting birds on a power pole was the cause of the outage, according to Mountain Parks Electric.
Colorado's released wolves believed to have den in vicinity of recent cattle kills
Colorado Parks and Wildlife confirmed released wolves have likely established a den in the vicinity of where recent wolf depredations of livestock have taken place. That information was detailed in agency director Jeff Davis' April 23 letter (see below in full) responding to the Middle Park Stockgrowers Association's request to have the wolves...
Letter: A wonderful way to give back
As a volunteer at our local food pantry, The Community Market, I’ve seen firsthand the incredible impact that volunteers can have on helping those in need in our community. The Community Market has locations in Gypsum and Edwards, and plays a vital role in providing nutritious groceries to families and individuals facing food insecurity, as well as reducing food waste by collecting rescued items from local grocery stores and composting.
Gypsum to update permitting of an old plan for I-70 airport interchange
Town of Gypsum officials are serious about reviving ideas for an interchange to link Interstate 70 to the Eagle County Regional Airport. The Gypsum Town Council recently authorized spending roughly $800,000 to update old permits for the project, but an interchange will require crossing the Eagle River and the Union Pacific railroad tracks. Right-of-way for the project still exists.
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