When fire commanders try to figure out how to contain a major wildfire, the last thing you might expect them to deploy is a herd of beef cattle. But on ...

A female motorcyclist died Friday afternoon in a three-vehicle collision that forced a lengthy closure of U.S. Highway 285, authorities said.

With high attendance — 93.5% at Fitzsimmons Elementary School and 94.1% at Platte Canyon Middle/High School — Platte Canyon students contributed to an improved safety atmosphere at the schools. Last ...

When the first motorcycles entered the Platte Canyon High School track, bikes were still leaving Columbine High School — more ...

As the 2026–2027 respiratory virus season approaches, local public health officials are urging residents to prepare for flu season and schedule their annual vaccinations.

The Pike-San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands are preparing for multiple prescribed fire projects this fall, pending all required approvals. In coordination with t ...

Prepare your solar energy system for Colorado winter with expert tips on battery care, snow management, and essential fall ...

The start of the school year introduced a new pathway for students at South Park High School with the new Health Science Career and Technical Education (CTE) Program. “I am super excited to be here ...

The Platte Canyon High School volleyball team won two straight games last week and sit at 6-5, one game over .500. They started the week with a home match against Gilpin County on Thursday, Sept. 10.

The Platte Canyon High School football team stayed undefeated with a 44-6 win over Grand Valley on Friday, Sept. 11. The Huskies scored eight in the first quarter, 12 in the second quarter, 16 in the ...

The South Park High School volleyball team fell to 1-6 with losses to Hanover and Crested Butte. They opened the week with a 3-0 loss to Hanover on Tuesday, Sept. 1. The Burros lost the first set ...

Park County Public Works will host a community meeting at 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25, in the Platte Canyon Fire Protection District meeting room and virtually via Zoom for those unable to attend in ...