One dead, one in custody for suspected homicide in Blue River
UPDATE 2:55 p.m. — A Blue River homeowner, Daniel Joseph Devito, 47, was arrested at the scene of a suspected homicide last night. Devito remains in Summit County jail on five charges: The victim, found dead on Devito’s property at Aspen Meadows Circle (County Road 806), has not been identified. Colorado Bureau of Investigation is […]
Suspected homicide in Blue River leaves one dead, one in custody
A person was found dead yesterday in Blue River and now state authorities are investigating homicide. The Colorado Bureau of Investigation was called to Summit County this morning, nearly 12 hours after Blue River police found a body in a home at Aspen Meadows just west of Blue River town hall. A suspect is in […]
Summit Ford is shutting down for good
The days are numbered at Summit Ford in Silverthorne. A statement from the dealership owner, Teton Auto Group, of Idaho, says the sales office is already closed. Shutting down soon is the garage. Mechanics are working only on cars with previous appointments. “Summit Ford has faced a number of market-based challenges over the years,” Crystal […]
Add Swan Mountain Road and Glenwood Canyon to your road work map
The holiday is over, and the cone zones are back. CDOT suspended road work for the July 4 holiday weekend. But summer is short and two new road projects are coming online today: Swan Mountain rebuild Swan Mountain Road is getting its first complete rebuild since the day it was paved in the ‘60s. This […]
Bikes, mullets and a bit of rain: Independence Day Parade in Breck PHOTOS
A little rain couldn’t extinguish the patriotic spirit on Main Street Breckenridge today, where thousands lined Main Street to cheer mountain bikers racing in the Firecracker 50 and see dozens of local floats, including the kids of Summit Youth Hockey (in mullets!), local Scouts, classic cars, and mascots with the Denver Broncos and Colorado Avalanche.
Driver, dog killed in fiery collision on I-70 near Loveland Ski Area
A motorist and a dog were killed today in a fiery crash on I-70 during one of the busiest days of summer. Colorado State Patrol confirms a truck towing a camper collided with a semi-trailer just east of the Eisenhower-Johnson Tunnels around 1 p.m. The driver of the truck was killed. So was a dog […]
Summit’s Nordic ski legend, Jon Kreamelmeyer, is going to the Hall of Fame
Yet another Summit County legend is joining the Colorado Snowsports Hall of Fame. Jon Kreamelmeyer, aka JK, was just named to the class of 2025 for decades of coaching and competing at nearly every level of Nordic ski racing. “Throughout his career, Jon Kreamelmeyer has exemplified excellence in cross-country skiing, both as a coach and […]
Sisters in adventure at VNTR Birds take flight with local biz grant
A homegrown outdoor community keeps on growing thanks to Summit County sisters with a vision. “My business partner and sister, Leanne, and I truly believe in everything that we’re doing,” Kelley Wren tells Krystal 93. “We are participants as well. I am a mountain bike coach. She is our main avalanche educator.” Kelley and Leanne […]
One victim airlifted in pre-dawn collision near Eisenhower-Johnson tunnels
10:01 a.m. — Westbound I-70 is open again at the tunnels. The righthand lane remains closed for cleanup. ORIGINAL — A pre-dawn crash today on westbound I-70 sent one person to the hospital in a helicopter. Multiple agencies confirm a box truck collided with a semi-truck just west of the Eisenhower-Johnson tunnels around 4:20 a.m. […]
Summit’s youngest runners take to the trail in Frisco’s Mountain Goat series
You’re never too young to run for fun. Returning to the trails at Frisco Peninsula today, July 1, is the free Mountain Goat Kids’ trail running series. The bi-monthly series is made for young runners (up to 13 years old) with distances from a half-mile to just over three miles. Racers leave the Frisco Nordic […]