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 South Park High School football team fell to 1-2 with a 24-14 loss to Custer County on Saturday, Sept. 12.

The League of Women Voters is inviting Park County residents to connect directly with local and state candidates during a pair of candidate forums scheduled ahead of the Nov. 3 ...

Colorado Springs Utilities will perform geotechnical testing and surveying work at Montgomery Reservoir from Sept. 21 through Oct. 7, 2026, leading to temporary road closures and traffic restrictions ...