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Fire Crews Hold Lines Overnight in Bent County as 60-Acre Fire Reaches 50% Containment
Fire crews are out working again this morning. All lines held overnight. Crews are working to strengthen lines today and mop up any hotspots. As for right now containment is 50% with an estimated acreage of 60 acres. A heat detection plane (DFPC M...
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Head-On Fatal Crash on Highway 50 West of Gunnison Leaves One Dead, One Seriously Injured
Head-On Fatal Crash Closes Highway 50 The road has been reopened (Gunnison County) – On September 7, 2026, at about 2:22 p.m., Colorado State Patrol responded to a two-vehicle crash on Highway 50 near milepost 155, west of Gunnison, that was blo...
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Vehicle Found Overturned in Canal Near La Junta; Blood Discovered, No Occupants Located
At approx 644pm this evening as crews were still clearing from the search and rescue call, a reported MVC on Rd FF and Rd 26 of a car down in the canal. Upon arrival of Chief Davidson a vehicle was on its top in the canal with no water. Crew made ...
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Labor Day Rescue: Crews Responded to Woman Experiencing Medical Emergency in Withers Canyon
LA JUNTA, Colo. — Sept. 7, 2026 — The La Junta Fire Department and several partner agencies conducted a search and rescue operation in Withers Canyon south of La Junta on Labor Day after a woman experienced medical issues. LJFD crews responded...
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Labor Day Motorcycle Crash on Highway 24 Near Cascade Turns Fatal
Single Motorcycle Crash Turns Fatal (El Paso County, Colorado) – On September 7, 2026, at about 12:57 p.m., Colorado State Patrol responded to a single motorcycle crash on westbound Highway 24 near milepost 295, south of Cascade. Initial investi...
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SECO Weather 7 Day Forecast Sept 7th -13th 2026
Labor Day A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 101. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Tonight A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before...
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Pueblo Police Officer Shoots Armed Domestic Disturbance Suspect After He Flees With Infant
Officer Involved Shooting On September 5, 2026, at approximately 7:48 p.m., Pueblo Police Department officers were flagged down regarding a reported domestic disturbance involving weapons in the 400 block of W. 9th Street. Responding officers were...
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Picketwire Center Presents Ray Bradbury’s “Fahrenheit 451” September 10–13
Box office will be opening on Monday September 7th for the Picketwire Center’s production of “Fahrenheit 451,” directed by Ashley Jo Kelley. Box office hours are Monday-Friday from 5:30-7:00 PM for the duration of the run. Ticket prices are ...
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Rye Fire Crews Contain Maple Drive Structure Fire, Prevent Spread to Nearby Homes
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | MAPLE DRIVE STRUCTURE FIRE At approximately 5:20 a.m. this morning (9/6/26), Rye Fire Protection District was dispatched to a reported structure fire spreading into nearby trees on Maple Drive. Due to the initial report and...
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CBI Independent Review Supports Original Findings in Megan Trussell Death Investigation
Colorado Bureau of Investigation Concludes Independent State-Level Review into the Tragic Death of Megan Trussell Comprehensive multi-disciplinary review under SB22-150 supports original investigative findings September 4, 2026 – CBI – Lakewoo...
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