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• Royal Gorge Fire Midnight Update

  June 12, 2013 2:18 AM

  Fremont County just issued an update on the Royal Gorge Fire as of midnight going into Wednesday. The fire is now estimated at 3,800 acres with 0% containment. Origin of fire was south of the Royal Gorge Bridge Park, which is west of Canon City. The cause is still... more »

• New information released in hostage situation Play Video

  April 15, 2013 4:00 PM

  Florence Police have charged 26-year-old Nicholas Colleary Hiltz in the hostage situation and burglary at a gas station early Monday morning. The stand-off closed down main roads in Florence and delayed nearby schools opening for two hours. Florence police responded to a burglary alarm at 5:00am at the Kwik... more »

• Two local sheriffs weigh in on gun debate Play Video

  February 13, 2013 6:45 PM

  With the gun control debate firmly in the cross hairs at the state legislature and controversial proposals to ban assault weapons, expand background checks, and limit ammo clips, local law enforcement is having a chance to weigh in. Tonight, a conversation with both the Pueblo and Fremont County Sheriffs. ... more »

• Drought relief for farmers in 43 Colorado counties

  January 9, 2013 8:21 PM

  DENVER (AP) - Thirty of Colorado's 64 counties have been designated as primary natural disaster areas due to severe drought and heat, making farmers and ranchers there and in adjacent counties eligible for low-interest emergency loans from the Farm Service Agency. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said Wednesday that overall, 43... more »

• Fremont County Airport celebrates 60 years

  September 29, 2012 5:29 PM

  It's a celebration that flies high over at the Fremont County Airport. Hundreds gathered there today for the airport's 60th anniversary. People from many different counties enjoyed air shows, helicopter rides, and even sky diving. Enthusiasts of flying say they hope to gain the interest of a younger generation.... more »

• Small fire controlled in Fremont County

  May 29, 2012 2:39 PM

  Fire crews in Fremont County contained a small fire on private property northwest of Canon City last night. About 20 firefighters responded to the fire, west of Highway 9 and about 16 miles north of Highway 50 Monday morning. It covered only 1.5 acres. It was started by... more »

• Feds investigate solar firm that got $535 million US loan

  September 8, 2011 4:47 PM

  FREMONT, Calif. (AP) - The FBI isn't offering any details about the investigation that led to today's raid on the headquarters of a California company that makes solar panels. The company, Solyndra, received more than $500 million in federal loan guarantees before filing for bankruptcy last week. Today,... more »

• Fire restrictions in your county

  July 1, 2011 2:59 PM

  Area counties have various restrictions on smoking, fireworks and even grills. The most restrictive rules are in Fremont County where you aren't supposed to smoke in your car or use gas grills. Here are the current rules for El Paso, Pueblo, Fremont, Teller and Custer Counties. Keep in mind... more »

• Fire ban lifted in Fremont County

  January 13, 2011 4:41 PM

  Fremont County has lifted its outdoor fire ban. The fire ban had restricted outdoor burning in all unincorporated areas of Fremont County. Some fire bans may remain in effect in local fire districts within Fremont County. more »

• Fremont County breaks up crime racket

  October 14, 2010 4:26 PM

  Several people believed to be involved in a crime spree in August have been arrested by members of the Fremont County Combined Investigative Response Team (CIRT) , the Cañon City Police Department and Deputies from the Fremont County Sheriff's Office. The suspects are accused of several car thefts, burglaries... more »

• Federal disaster declared for farmers

  September 16, 2010 6:02 PM

  Fremont County farmers should be harvesting a huge crop of apples right now, but a late freeze damaged the crop. On Thursday, the U.S. Department of Agriculture declared Fremont County a natural disaster area. The freeze occurred between April 30 and May 3. Also included in the disaster... more »

• Fire restrictions in Pike National Forest, BLM land

  September 16, 2010 5:44 PM

  Don't burn anything, anywhere, period. That's the message from a growing number of counties and agencies as extremely dry conditions and recent wildfires have land and emergency managers on edge. New on the list of restrictions--the Pike National Forest and Bureau of Land Management land in the Royal... more »

• Park County institutes fire ban

  September 16, 2010 2:41 PM

  Going camping this weekend? Add Park County to the list of places that have banned fires. Park joins El Paso and Fremont counties in banning outdoor fires, following the devastating wildfires in Boulder and Loveland. more »

• Buckskin Joe's went for $3M

  September 14, 2010 4:41 PM

  Buckskin Joe's closed Sunday after decades of Old West fun for families. Documents filed Monday in Fremont County show that an anonymous buyer purchased the land and all of its contents for $3M. Buckskin Joe's will be meticulously dismantled and rebuilt at another location in Colorado. Everything will be... more »

• Royal Gorge fire two thirds contained

  June 23, 2010 7:12 PM

  The fire burning near the Royal Gorge in Fremont County is now reported at 65 percent containment. The fire started earlier this week along the railroad tracks near Parkdale. The cause is still undetermined. This afternoon Sheriff Jim Beicker told News First the fire had grown only slightly since... more »

• Royal Gorge fire knocks out power to dozens of homes

  June 22, 2010 2:50 PM

  The fire burning west of Canon City has knocked out power to dozens of homes. Black Hills Energy reports about 90 homes in the Copper Gulch area southwest of the fire are without electricity because of damage to power lines. They are expected to be without power for several... more »

• Young children help mother deliver baby in California

  March 18, 2010 10:10 AM

  The father of 9 and 11-year-old siblings who helped deliver their baby brother at their Fremont home is calling his kids "super heroes." Faith and Jabari Sanders sprang into action when they heard their mother, Alana, scream as she went into labor on March 9. Alana instructed 11-year-old Faith... more »

• Search suspended for missing Florence woman

  January 15, 2010 8:24 PM

  Florence Police say they have suspended their search for missing Florence resident Beth Rice. Rice was reported missing on Sunday, by her family. Since then, crews from across Southern Colorado have aided in the search for her. Search crews had been focusing their efforts along the Arkansas River. That... more »

• Several lightning fires burning

  September 5, 2009 5:55 PM

  Several small lightning caused fires are still burning in Custer and Fremont counties. Fire crews are monitoring all of the fires and letting them run its natural course. The biggest fire is the Johnson Gulch fire located about 9 miles southwest of Wetmore in Custer County. That fire is... more »