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Tired of lift lines? Here’s how to pedal through packed powder on a fat-tire bike in Summit County.
There once was a time when cyclists had to stable their steads for the winter — a time when falling snow was a no-go and spinning chairlifts meant it was the day for a new... → Read More
How to be prepared for any winter journey in the wilderness
Frostbite, avalanches and blizzards, oh my! It’s true: winter in Summit County comes with a host of dangers. Gone are the days of hiking up mountains with nothing but a good pair of shoes and... → Read More
Turning Town Hall into a townhome? Dillon floats workforce housing ideas
Dillon Town Council marked several locations in town for workforce housing potential while reviewing its options to address its workforce housing shortage at Tuesday’s council meeting Sept. 20. Lots along Main Street, LaBonte Street and... → Read More
Summit County man pleads guilty to sexually assaulting two minors
A Summit County man pleaded guilty Thursday, Sept. 22. to two felony counts of sexual assault on a child. The guilty plea violated the terms of the man’s 2020 deferred sentence involving possession of sexually... → Read More
Trail tales: Tree lays the wood on mountain biker, jousting him from his mount and leaving a fist-sized wound
Sean Stevens did not expect a tree to knock him from his mountain bike. Neither did he expect to spend 24 hours in a hospital after surgeons plucked bark from his leg. Sunday afternoon, the... → Read More
Gov. Polis selects Sheriff FitzSimons for state commission on criminal and juvenile justice
Gov. Jared Polis appointed Summit County Sheriff Jaime FitzSimons to serve on the three-person Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice. FitzSimons will serve as a representative for Colorado’s sheriff’s departments. He will join Louisville Police... → Read More
Police: Child returned to Summit County after mother attempted to flee with her joint-custody son to Mexico
Federal agents stopped a woman with ties to Summit County at the U.S.–Mexico border after police say she attempted to flee to San Cristóbal de las Casas, according to a Summit County Sheriff’s Office press... → Read More
Cyclist dies after police say driver drifted into shoulder on Colorado Highway 9 just north of Silverthorne
A cyclist is dead after police say a Dillon man driving a pickup truck drove onto the shoulder of Colorado Highway 9 Tuesday evening. The 65-year-old cyclist was riding along the shoulder near mile marker... → Read More
Let’s Talk Fentynal: Summit County Public Health will host an event on the dangers of Fentynal
Summit County Public Health will host an evening event discussing the dangers of Fentanyl and the stigma surrounding treatment on Thursday, Sept. 22, and Hacienda Real will provide dinner for those in attendance. The event,... → Read More
Frisco wants feedback on this summer’s Fourth of July and BBQ Challenge celebrations
Frisco wants to hear from its residents about June’s BBQ Challenge and its Fourth of July celebration. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the town sought feedback on both events and heard comments about making the events... → Read More
Cold case closed: 1982 murder of two hitchhikers, who were last seen in Breckenridge, ends with conviction
More than 40 years after two women disappeared near Breckenridge, the man suspected of murdering the pair of hitchhikers was found guilty by a Park County jury Thursday. Modern forensic genealogy techniques reopened the case... → Read More
Fire danger drops from high to moderate in Summit County as wildfire conditions improve
Fire danger in Summit County is going from high to moderate, effective Saturday, Sept. 17, Red, White and Blue Fire Protection District Deputy Chief Jay Nelson said Friday. Despite the small wildfire on Sept. 9,... → Read More
46th Annual Run the Rockies Road Race takes to Tenmile recpath on Saturday
Frisco will host the 46th annual Run the Rockies Road Race this Saturday, Sept. 17. The half-marathon will start at 8 a.m., and the 10K will start at 8:30 a.m. The race starts near Copper... → Read More
Ruling in Louisiana court halts Frisco’s plans for a locals-only short-term license type; officials will likely increase cap to 25%
As Frisco officials continue to evaluate short-term rental options, a proposal to provide a short-term license category for residents has gained some traction. However, a recent decision in the U.S. Court of Appeals may prevent... → Read More
Frisco looks to marina parking lot to ‘house’ Unsheltered in Summit members
Frisco Town Council voiced full support for finding a new location for Unsheltered in Summit’s safe parking program, likely near the Frisco Bay Marina. The next challenge for the group lies in getting an ordinance... → Read More
A John Doe who died in 2012 and was found in 2016 on the Tenmile Range has, at last, been identified
A hiker trekking up a game trail in a chute along the western face of the Tenmile Range stumbled across a human skull on the forest floor. That was in 2016. Monday, the Summit County... → Read More
Friday’s drowned men identified as brothers from Mexico
The Summit County Coroner’s Office identified Friday’s two drowning victims as residents of Oaxaca, Mexico. The two decedents were confirmed to be brothers Rigoberto Martinez, 28, and Alejandro Martinez, 23. The final cause and manner... → Read More
Frisco wants better internet for the sake of students, workers and visitors
The town of Frisco wants to improve its internet access, and it is seeking proposals on how to best get that done. The town is a hoping to improve its internet access for the sake... → Read More
Lender secured for Dillon’s Uptown 240, but the winter took its toll on the foundation that was already laid
Uptown 240’s new lender came before the Dillon Town Council Tuesday to appease some worries about the project and assure all its path to completion was forming, although some backward steps would have to be... → Read More
Stair climb and flag raising ceremonies to honor those who lost their lives on 9/11
Editor’s note: This story has been updated with the correct date for Saturday’s event. Summit County will see two planned events to pay tribute to the heroic efforts and lives lost on Sept. 11, 2001.... → Read More