- Issues and Answers Forum
 Listen to speakers for and against Ballot Measure 2C, as well as candidates running for Garfield County Commissioner, House District 57, Senate District 8, Garfield County Treasurer, and Garfield County Clerk and Recorder.
The 2022 Issues and Answers Forum is presented by the Glenwood Springs Chamber, Glenwood Springs Post Independent, and KMTS.
Audio and video recordings can ... - Police Look for Driver That Left Scene of Accident
Police in Glenwood Springs are looking for a hit and run suspect. According to police reports a 50-year-old Glenwood Springs man was riding a bicycle when he was hit near 20th Street and Grand Avenue just before 10:00 Sunday night. The man was taken to Valley View Hospital with serious injuries. He was reportedly breathing ... - Flash Flooding on Highway 133 – Road Closed North of Redstone
 Final update: All lanes of traffic reopened on Highway 133 around 11:00 Saturday night.
UPDATE (10:00 PM): Alternating traffic at Mile 57 on highway 133.
UPDATE (9:30 PM): Highway 133 remains closed about 5 miles north of Redstone (Mile Post 57) due to the earlier mudslide. There is no estimate on when the road will reopen.
At 5:00 ... - C-DOT Says, “Look Twice” for Motorcycles
 Each summer, as the number of motorcyclists on the road increases, so does the number of motorcycle deaths in accidents where, in many cases, drivers of larger vehicles simply didn’t see them.
In an effort to help reduce the number of motorcycle accidents in the state, officials with the Colorado Department of Transportation have launched a ... - I-70 Through Glenwood Canyon Is Open
 Crews have re-opened I-70 through Glenwood Canyon in both directions.
The flash flood watch is still in place and the National Weather service can upgrade that to a Warning at any time.
Please drive carefully.
- Fire In Glenwood Canyon, South of I-70 & The Colorado River
 Update: As of 4:45PM, According to the Glenwood Springs Fire department the Wildfire in Glenwood Canyon is contained and crews are in “mop-up” mode. Crews were able to keep the fire at a 1/4 of an acre.
Thank you to all that responded including, Union Pacific Railroad, Upper Colorado River Interagency Fire Management, Garfield County Sheriff’s ... - Castle Creek Road Closed Due to Wildfire
Update: Castle Creek Road reopened to traffic at 6:00.
Pitkin County Authorities have closed Castle Creek Road at Mile Marker 6 due to a wildfire. Officials haven’t provided any additional information about the fire itself.
- Murder Suspect Arrested in Mesa County
 Update: At approximately 11:00AM this morning authorities with the Mesa County Sheriff’s Office arrested D’Antiago (“Dante”) Lazaro Dominguez-Lopez.
The Garfield County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank the Rifle Police Department, the Mesa County Sheriff’s Office, the Garfield County all Hazards Response Team (AHRT) and Colorado River Fire Rescue for their efforts the night of the ... - Missing Juvenile from the Battlement Mesa Area
Trinity Trent, DOB: 3/21/2005 age 17 was last seen on April 18, 2022.
Trinity is a seventeen-year-old student living in Battlement Mesa, Colorado.
She is pictured above with a few of her friends.
Trinity was last seen wearing basically the same outfit as shown in the picture. If you see her or know of her whereabouts please call ... - Glenwood Canyon Closed Due to Duck Pond Fire
UPDATE (4/17 6:00PM) Areas evacuated are now under pre-evacuation notice. Residents and business owners may return. Proof of residency will be required though as those areas are still off-limits to members of the public. The fire burned 88 acres so far and is 60 percent contained.
UPDATE (4/16 11:00PM) Some evacuations have been lifted. More information ...
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- Baseball Games Delayed
The 4A regional playoff games scheduled today at Cooper Memorial Field in Rifle have been canceled because the Front range teams could not arrive in time. The tournament has been rescheduled for Monday.
Coal Ridge will play in a 3A regional tournament vs Kent Denver at Eaton tomorrow.
A number of soccer games and events at the ... - Demaryius Thomas Found Dead
ROSWELL, Ga. (AP) — Police in Roswell, Georgia, say former NFL wide receiver Demaryius Thomas has been found dead in his home at age 33.
- Bridgewater “Questionable” Tonight
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) – Denver Broncos quarterback Teddy Bridgewater has a new injury – to one of his thighs – in addition to the sore left foot that’s limited him at practice this week. The Broncos listed Bridgewater as questionable for their game Thursday night at Cleveland. The Browns announced Wednesday they were sitting their ... - Former Rifle Quarterback Will be New Football Coach
Former Rifle High School quarterback, wrestling champion, and 2002 graduate Ryan Whittington will take the reins following the team’s state championship win under Todd Casebeer. The RE-2 district made the announcement on their website. After starting at quarterback for three years for the Bears, and winning the state wrestling championship his senior year, Whittington played ... - Broncos Wrap Up the First Mandatory Mini Camp with a “Field Trip” Day.
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) – The Denver Broncos’ quarterback competition went on an early summer hiatus when coach Vic Fangio canceled the third day of mandatory minicamp for a field day instead. Teddy Bridgewater says he and Drew Lock will get together with some of the Broncos’ receivers in south Florida between now and the start ... - Rockies Find Success on the Road versus Brewers
DENVER (AP) – Germán Márquez allowed one hit over six scoreless innings, C.J. Cron ignited a five-run first with a grand slam and the Colorado Rockies beat the Milwaukee Brewers 7-3 for their fourth consecutive victory. Garrett Hampson followed Cron’s slam with a homer, and Raimel Tapia extended his hitting streak to a career-best 14 ... - High School Girls Lacrosse Playoffs
LAKEWOOD—The Roaring Fork Rams’ bid for a state title came to an end with yesterday’s 15 to 8 loss to Rams of Green Mountain High School. Meanwhile, the second seeded Aspen Lady Skiers had a first round bye in the 4A state tournament. Tomorrow they will host number 10 Castle View on Saturday.
- Aspen Skiers Advance in 3A Soccer Playoffs in Dominant Fashion
MANITOU SPRINGS—The Aspen Skiers, seeded 15th in the 3A state tournament, defeated the number 2 team in the state, the Maintou Springs Mustangs, 5 to 1. How shocking is this? Manitou Springs had only surrendered ONE goal all season long. Jennifer Ellis and Zea Anderson scored first half goals to lead the Skiers’ attack and ... - Broncos Start The Off Season with a Full Backfield
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) – Running back Melvin Gordon looks buffer and happier going into his second season in Denver. The former Chargers running back also has a new look as he cut his famous dreadlocks much to the chagrin of his father. Gordon says he dad warned him he would “lose the power of Flash” ... - Nikola Jokic Headlines a Surprising “All-NBA” Team
(AP) – Denver’s Nikola Jokic was the runaway MVP this season, which made it a virtual certainty that he would also be an All-NBA first-team selection. Here’s the rarity: The MVP runner-up was not a first-team selection. Jokic headlined the All-NBA first team that was unveiled Tuesday night, but Philadelphia’s Joel Embiid – who was ...
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The Active Shooter situation in the Red Mountain neighborhood has ended. According to the Garfield County Sheriff’s Office, “At approximately 12:41 PM the suspect exited the residence and was taken into custody. Officers are currently in the process of clearing the residence, verifying that no other threats are present.” Earlier today, the Glenwood Springs Police Department responded ...
Pitkin County has issued an alert for the Smuggler Mountain area. Three moose have been spotted in the area of Smuggler Mountain near local hiking trails. Please be alert if you choose to hike in the area, and keep pets on leashes. Alternate hiking areas might be wiser choices until the moose move along. Trail closures might occur if ...