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California wildfires: Firefighters make progress as smoke, devastation spread
Firefighters have made progress in the battle against wildfires covering massive areas and leaving a trail of damage in the western United States.
Missing man survived Tahoe wilderness for 6 days by eating berries and drinking river water
Warren Elliott is now reunited with his family after going missing for six days in the Tahoe wilderness.
Sky-High Housing Priced Workers Out of Jackson. Then a Landslide Cut Them Off.
How the Teton Pass highway collapse scrambled the economies of the pricey Wyoming town, and the Idaho community it depends on for employees.
What it takes to be financially 'self sufficient' in Wyoming
A single mother with two children has to make $45 an hour to be “self-sufficient” in Teton County.
Development
Environment
Colorado ranchers can kill wolves that are attacking ‘working dogs’
Colorado Parks and Wildlife has updated its rules to allow ranchers to kill wolves that are actively attacking “working dogs.” The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service late last year finalized a document, known as the...
Danger
Two wildfires contained in Rocky Mountain National Park
Staff from Rocky Mountain National Park and the Arapaho Roosevelt National Forests have responded to two small fires in the Wild Basin area of Rocky Mountain National Park. One 0.25-acre fire is ne…
Agencies recover body reported by hikers in Indian Peaks Wilderness
On Tuesday, hikers reported finding a deceased male, who had been reported as overdue in Boulder County that same day. The body was found in the Lone Eagle Peak area in Grand County. Multiple agencies...
20-year-old drowns in Lake Tahoe
A 20-year-old died Sunday after drowning in Lake Tahoe. The male drowned at Whale Beach, a secluded beach of Lake Tahoe within Carson City limits. Placer County Emergency Dispatch received a 911 call at 5:15...
Montana Gov. Gianforte issues disaster declaration for Missoula County
Gov. Greg Gianforte on Friday issued a disaster declaration in Missoula and Mineral counties, freeing up state funding to help meet immediate and rising needs.
Northern Colorado residents evacuate as wildfire starts near Loveland
A section of Highway 34 was shut down Monday as crews respond to the Alexander Mountain fire that started west of Loveland in Larimer County.
3 dead, 2 critically injured after 25-foot pontoon boat capsizes on Lake Powell
Authorities say a woman and two children are dead and two others were hospitalized in critical condition after a pontoon boat capsized on Lake Powell in northern Arizona.
Recreation
Entertainment
Yampa Valley Balloon Rodeo set to rise again this week
Though some things on the ground may be different this year, a Northwest Colorado favorite will be back this weekend filling the wild blue yonder with all the colors of the rainbow. Yampa Valley Balloon...
Keystone’s Bluegrass and Beer Festival returns for a 27th year
Keystone’s Bluegrass and Beer Festival is coming back for its 27th year Aug. 3-4 and will feature locally-loved musicians and some new faces. This year, the Keystone Neighborhood Co. is partnering with Summit Rugby Club,...
All the Fun with None of the Buzz, the Story Behind Montana’s Only Non-alcoholic Bar
Hold My Bar is a fascinating blend of contradictions. It’s a bar that observes Dry January all year, serving zero-proof and non-alcoholic drinks. But it’s not just any bar — it’s a 1976 horse trailer transformed into a prohibition-era oasis. And despite its modest Instagram following, Hold My Bar has a dedicated fan base that […]
Crime
23 pounds of cocaine seized in Eagle County
Editor’s note (updated): Unless individuals hold positions of public trust or there is imminent danger of harm to the public (e.g., active shooter) or there is an exceptional circumstance, suspects arrested/charged will not be named/identified...
Investors relaunch gondola project at Colorado's Argo Mill after theft
After the theft of $4.5 million, Mighty Argo investors rebound with European backers for a gondola project at historic mill in Idaho Springs
Poncha Springs trustees take next steps in establishing sheriff’s office
Poncha Springs is growing up ... fast.