A female motorcyclist died Friday afternoon in a three-vehicle collision that forced a lengthy closure of U.S. Highway 285, authorities said.

When the first motorcycles entered the Platte Canyon High School track, bikes were still leaving Columbine High School — more ...

Prepare your solar energy system for Colorado winter with expert tips on battery care, snow management, and essential fall ...

When fire commanders try to figure out how to contain a major wildfire, the last thing you might expect them to deploy is a herd of beef cattle. But on ...

As the 2026–2027 respiratory virus season approaches, local public health officials are urging residents to prepare for flu season and schedule their annual vaccinations.

With high attendance — 93.5% at Fitzsimmons Elementary School and 94.1% at Platte Canyon Middle/High School — Platte Canyon students contributed to an improved safety atmosphere at the schools. Last ...

The Pike-San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands are preparing for multiple prescribed fire projects this fall, pending all required approvals. In coordination with t ...

The 2026 Park County Junior Livestock Auction raised nearly $400,000 for local youth exhibitors, showcasing 94 market animals and a deep-seated community commitment to agricultural education. The ...

This year, Olivia Zuber achieved a major milestone that she wasn’t fully expecting: she qualified for all three senior Round Robin competitions, large animal, small animal, and utility animal, at the ...

Bonita is used to wearing many hats, but a black beret is certainly a first. The cap rests between her long, pointy ears as her hoofs clip down the streets of Fairplay. While her donkey ancestors used ...

Team Poppie has had a busy summer. The group of pack burro racing donkeys from Bailey under the charge of Kevin McNamee has seen early-season winnings out of state, along with a first-place finish at ...

A devastating fire destroyed the Mr. Burro Cafe on Main Street in Fairplay last winter, but the cafe had their grand re-opening July 4th and is now on historic Front Street. Mr. Burro is located at ...