The latest news, community stories, and articles from Colorado's Western Slope.
Larimer County prosecutors dropped the arson charge against Jason Alexander Hobby after new evidence contradicted original theories, leaving the true culprit behind the Alexander Mountain fire unidentified.
The Town of Vail permanently shuts off the iconic Children’s Fountain for the summer to conserve water amid record-low snowpack and a one-third usage cut mandate from the Eagle River Water and Sanitation District.
Delta County commuters face continued pothole delays as the state holds a $116 million surplus instead of funding local infrastructure, with recession risks looming.
Attorney Nick James files for posthumous dismissal of Michael Fisher’s 1996 felony murder conviction after his death at Bent County Correctional Facility, citing forensic analyst Missy Woods’ lab errors.
FDA’s independent advisory committee unanimously backs Moderna’s new mRNA flu vaccine, mFlusiva, citing benefits outweigh risks. Final decision expected in August could offer better protection for older adults against mutating flu strains.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced a six-month review of American forces in Europe during a speech in Brussels, warning that allies must take primary responsibility for their own security or face a reduced U.S. presence.
An analysis of how moving special education and civil rights functions to other departments has created a massive backlog and reduced oversight for families of children with disabilities.
Fly fishing expert Michael Salomone reveals that irregular cadence and commotion, not speed, are key to triggering predatory strikes and catching more fish on the Western Slope.
A Denver couple strategically renovated a West Vail condo for rental income, avoiding structural overhauls to save money while upgrading the kitchen and living room.
The Bureau of Land Management's recent lease sale generated over $35.26 million from 147 parcels across nine Western Slope counties, raising questions about subsurface drilling impacts on critical wildlife habitats like the Tuttle Ranch.
Grand Junction City Council reviews a proposal to convert Ninth Street into a dedicated two-way cycle track, aiming to create a safe north-south corridor for cyclists connecting to Colorado Mesa University.
A local man died in a gunfight after shooting Carbon County Sgt. Zach Burns in the neck, arm, and hip during a June 8 shooting spree in Baggs, Wyoming. Sheriff Alex Bakken details the chaotic events and delayed media response.
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