Colorado is about to deploy Firehawk 2. Here’s why that is a big deal.
State fire chiefs knew this summer would be a monster on July 9, when dry lightning sparked at least 20 fires across the Western Slope. Many fires were extinguished before turning destructive. Several, like the Turner Gulch Fire near Grand Junction and South Rim Fire at Black Canyon of the Gunnison, burned for weeks, consuming […]
Summit County Rescue Group cuts the ribbon on new HQ in Frisco
After five years and $7 million, Summit County Rescue Group has a new home to call its own. “This facility represents years of planning, dedication, and community support,” Ben Butler of the rescue group said in a statement. “It’s more than just a building—it’s a hub for training, coordination and lifesaving operations that will benefit […]
‘Gonna be great’: The mayor of Breck is all in for a regional transit authority
A group of transit consultants is pitching local towns on a regional transit authority, designed to fund, plan and manage everything from buses and recpaths to e-bikes and railroads. This group was tapped by the county transit board to see if towns are interested in a regional transit authority, known as RTA. At least one […]
Missing Breck man found dead near Boreas Pass
A Breckenridge man was found dead this afternoon, nearly 48 hours after he went missing. Breckenridge PD confirms the body of Michael Derosa, 31, was discovered around 2 p.m. near Boreas Pass Road southeast of town. He was last seen Monday night leaving RMU on Main Street. Police do not suspect foul play. Cause of […]
How much time do you really save by speeding?
Colorado State Patrol is cracking down on the deadliest habit on Colorado roads – speeding. Speed was the No. 1 cause of road fatalities last year, killing 237 people, more than impaired driving (215 deaths) and unbuckled crashes (189 deaths). Another 323 speeding crashes sent people to the hospital. Why speed? Motorists tell troopers they […]
Summit, Dillon Ranger District tentatively lift Stage 2 fire ban for Labor Day
The dry spell is over, and campfires are coming back to Summit County, but not everywhere, and not until this weekend. Starting Friday, Aug. 29, Summit and Dillon Ranger District will lift Stage 2 fire restrictions. They have been in place for nearly a month. That means you will be allowed to light campfires in […]
Breck is now Dark Sky certified. What’s that even mean?
The stars in Breckenridge shine brightly. And they are about to shine even brighter. DarkSky International honored Breck this week as a Certified Dark Sky Community, making it the first Colorado ski resort town to earn the designation. The Arizona-based group says, “this recognition highlights the town’s commitment to protecting its exceptional alpine nightscape and […]
Defense attorneys fight to seal records in Blue River murder case, claiming ‘leaked’ info
Sensitive records in the Blue River murder case remain sealed by order of a judge at the request of the suspect’s attorney. Defense attorneys for Daniel Devito, 46, believe those records will compromise their case if the media gets a hold of them. For seven weeks now Devito’s arrest affidavit has been sealed to the […]
Summit High runners and MTBers open season with team wins
Now that’s how you start the season. Before the first day of class at Summit High, the Tigers cross-country and mountain bike teams were setting the curve with decisive wins. Saturday and Sunday, on home dirt in Frisco, the Tigers mountain bike team hosted hundreds of athletes for opening race of the season. Summit demolished […]
Drunk driver narrowly misses sheriff’s deputy, and dog gets a ride down a 14er
A Summit County sheriff’s deputy narrowly avoided catastrophe when his patrol car was hit by a suspected drunk driver on Highway 9 near Breck. The deputy was away from his vehicle for a traffic stop when the DUI suspect slammed into it. The drunk driver then sped away. He was caught soon after by Frisco police […]