CDOT explains overnight power outages at Eisenhower-Johnson tunnels
The Eisenhower Johnson tunnels have closed unexpectedly multiple times this month, often in the wee hours of the morning. The closures last no longer than a half-hour, but they have never been explained. Until now. “This is part of an ongoing project,” Bob Wilson with CDOT tells us. “We’re replacing a lot of the electrical […]
Tigers lacrosse hits hard, but still hunting for that elusive win
Today on THE WARMUP: We’re talking with Wyatt Huston and Sean Mullaly, co-captains on the Summit High lacrosse team. “I love the community, and then also just the adrenaline rush, especially being in goal,” says Sean, a junior. Huston, a senior, agrees. “You’re just out with a bunch of guys. It’s fun.” Both captains are […]
Coordinated theft ring targeting unlocked cars at I-70 trailheads
Springtime is high time for roadside break-ins on I-70. Summit Sheriff Jamie Fitzsimmons was on the Krystal 93 morning show, explaining how thieves are targeting empty cars at trailheads. “We have a band of thieves that are going up and down the corridor breaking into cars,” he told morning host Tom Fricke. “Usually what happens […]
Split vote paves the way for 200 lakefront condos, 3 restaurants in Dillon
This week on The State Of Summit: town of Dillon approves a controversial new downtown development by split vote, 4-2. “I think the project is well designed,” councilman Tony Scalise said at the March 19 council meeting. “It’s beautiful. It will bring people to this town. Maybe it’ll bring too many for a lot of […]
Fiery backlash forces Fairplay mine owner to scrap asphalt plant
A hotly anticipated hearing in Fairplay today never happened. The owner of an active mine just outside town limits has pulled his application for a new asphalt plant. Property owner Scott Downen says he is “back to the drawing board” after hundreds of people protested in person and online. A February planning meeting devolved into […]
Old Dillon Inn gets new life as a breakfast joint
For the first time since 2007 the historic Old Dillon Inn will have a new tenant – and it’s a brunch spot. Local restaurant Bread and Salt was recently granted a permit for the ODI, town of Silverthorne confirms. Later this year the restaurant moves into the space, which is tucked away inside the Bluebird […]
Why do teachers have penguin feet at Silverthorne El?
Today we are In The Classroom at Silverthorne Elementary, where students are dreaming up their alter egos with first-grade teacher Brooke Dames. “The kids did this on my picture,” she says, showing me a cut-out photo of herself pasted to pink paper, where she is sprouting hand-drawn animal limbs with labels scrawled in pencil. “Wolf […]
Good Samaritan helps hazmat trucker after Loveland Pass crash
It’s something you hope to never see: A hazmat tanker veering off a high mountain road. “I was banging on his window. He had his window partially cracked and I was yelling at it. He was non-responsive so I got 911 on the line.” That was a Krystal 93 listener, Evan, around 12:45 p.m. He […]
The most popular drink at Red Rocks? White Claw
Sit back and crack a cold one: Red Rocks is the White Claw capital of the U.S. Denver Post claims the Morrison concert venue sells more White Claw hard seltzer than anywhere else in the nation. This past concert season, music fans bought over quarter-million cans of White Claw. That is one in four beverages […]
Study: Save the earth, ride an electric scooter
A new study claims electric scooters are the most efficient mode of green transportation. Researchers at Colorado State University looked at “limiting greenhouse gas emissions over the life cycle” of transportation, and found that e-scooters are better than buses, e-bikes and even walking. Public transit is great, but only when the buses are full — […]