Roaring Fork Schools sued over handling of GSHS student harassment claims following sex assault incident
The federal lawsuit alleges the school district and Glenwood Springs High School officials failed to properly handle a female student's claims of harassment following a 2016 sex assault incident involving a fellow student.
UPDATE: Pedestrian killed in Rifle crash Wednesday identified; police still investigating
The Garfield County coroner has identified the pedestrian who was killed in a one-vehicle crash on Highway 6 in Rifle Wednesday morning.
Motorist incident south of Glenwood ends in arrest
An incident involving a motorist who appeared to be stuck in the snow and was reportedly acting strangely south of Glenwood Springs ended in an arrest Wednesday night without incident. According to officers on the...
Driver charged in Rifle pedestrian homicide told police he drank 2 beers before 7 a.m.
Rifle Police say Chayton Reynolds was arrested after allegedly driving drunk and hitting Robert Baumwoll, 50, around 7:20 a.m. Jan. 22 on Highway 6 east of Rifle.
Four-legged neighbor becomes a hero in Rifle
With the urging of their beloved rescued American Eskimo dog Ian and Stacey Wilz saved their neighbors life last week
Police investigating Rifle girl’s death
Rifle Police are investigating the death of a Rifle girl in early December.
WindWalkers set to secure its long-term future with purchase of Missouri Heights ranch property
WindWalkers is moving forward with securing the remaining $1.7 million to complete the ranch purchase and make some renovations, as part of its three-year "Hearts and Hooves Make the Difference" capital campaign.
Hungry for change: Elk Creek Mining Company rebrands to 88 Grill in New Castle
After owning and operating Elk Creek Mining Company for more than two decades, Colorado River Valley resident and restaurateur John Webber has rebranded his eatery into 88 Grill, with a themed hotel upstairs, too.
Comprehensive Garfield County maps go live
A new suite of online maps show Garfield County in incredible detail, from watersheds and fire risk to zoning and property tax information.
Colorado driving laws with respect to ice and snow removal
What's the law with respect to ice and snow removal from a car in Colorado? It gets a little wonky...
Trial begins for Parachute man accused of sexually assaulting stepdaughter
Prosecutors say a 37 year old man got his 13-year-old stepdaughter drunk and molested her in Parachute three years ago.
Man kicks cops, Midland car chase, and sex offender charged with domestic violence: Garfield County crime briefs
Suspected manic man allegedly hits wife, and kicks the cops come to arrest him, a missing license plate leads to a police chase and more.
New Castle exploring economic potential of three town owned properties along Main Street
How can the town of New Castle rejuvenate the west end of Main Street? The answer could involve three town owned properties.
Forest Service to replace Carbondale ranger station
The Forest Service plans to replace the Carbondale Aspen-Sopris ranger district station with a newer, larger facility.
Bus to Battlement coming summer 2020
With a county grant, the bus from Battlement Mesa/Parachute to Rifle could start as soon as June, but there is still a lot to do.
A solution to human trafficking? Stop the men who pay for it
The second annual anti-trafficking summit in Rifle gathers people from across the Western Slope to discuss modern day slavery.
Derek Johnson sentenced to 6 years in prison for stealing, selling equipment from Aspen Skiing Co.
Former Aspen Skiing Co. executive Derek Johnson was sentenced Tuesday to six years in prison for stealing skis and merchandise from the company and reselling the gear online for more than a decade. In letters...