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Park County rollover kills one
November 13, 2011 11:05 AM
A father of two is dead after a rollover accident in Park County Saturday afternoon. State Troopers say a family hit an ice patch on Highway 9, outside of Hartsel. 24 year-old Joy Springer was driving; she lost control, and the truck she was driving rolled. She was... more » -
Prescribed burns planned for Eleven Mile Reservoir
October 11, 2011 12:29 PM
The state forest service is planning to conduct prescribed burns starting as early as next week along the north shore of Eleven Mile Reservoir in Park County. The burns are intended to reduce risk of a high-intensity wildfire. Forest managers also want to encourage grass growth through the dense ponderosa... more » -
Man sentenced to 90 days in jail in dog abuse case
February 7, 2011 7:06 PM
A man who plead guilty to animal abuse in Park County was sentenced today in Fairplay. Samuel Walker was sentenced to the maximum 90 days in jail starting today. He will also be on 2 years of supervised probation. Nearly a hundred sled dogs were found starving at... more » -
Woman gets probation in dog abuse case
October 19, 2010 11:27 PM
Recently an animal abuse case involving 28 different charges against Diane Walker was plead down to one misdemeanor count that will give her 2 years probation. She and her Husband Samuel Walker were arrested in December 2009 after about a hundred dogs were found at their property near Hartsel. Eight... more » -
Hartsel couple plead guilty in bobcat trapping case
June 2, 2010 12:35 PM
A Colorado couple pleaded guilty in a Denver federal court to charges related to the illegal trapping and interstate sale of bobcats, the Justice Department announced today. Jeffrey M. Bodnar, 37, pleaded guilty Tuesday to one felony count of conspiracy to violate the Lacey Act, and one felony count of... more » -
Couple accused of starving dogs in court
January 4, 2010 5:37 PM
The couple accused of starving dozens of their sled dogs at their Park County kennel appeared in court today. Sam and Diane Walker’s hearing was continued and now they are scheduled be formally charged on Jan. 26 in Fairplay. The Walkers turned themselves in to Park County authorities... more » -
Sled dog owner has history of animal neglect
December 29, 2009 8:51 PM
The man accused of animal cruelty involving nearly 100 dogs in Park County has a history of animal abuse, according to court records. Samuel and Diane Walker face two felony and 30 misdemeanor animal cruelty charges, after Park County Sheriff's officials took several husky sled dogs and husky mixes... more » -
Owners of sled dog facility arrested
December 28, 2009 6:13 PM
The operators of a sled dog training facility in Park County have now been charged with cruelty to animals. Samuel and Diane Walker of Florissant were arrested at the Park County Jail in Fairplay, after they turned themselves in to authorities on Christmas day. Both have been charged with... more » -
Rescued husky gets first vet visit
December 24, 2009 4:40 PM
At first glance, veterinarian Dr. Kevin Conrad says two year Camille is most definitely underweight. She's weighs a fragile 24 pounds and Dr. Conrad says dogs her size typically range from 35 - 40 pounds or more. "Not only is she thin and emaciated, but she is also very,... more » -
Sled dogs taken in by several shelters, including Colorado Springs
December 18, 2009 10:35 PM
Nearly 100 malnourished dogs were found at a sled dog racing business, near Hartsel. Eight others were dead. 100 dogs is a lot to care for, so state authorities are pooling resources to help out. Ten of the dogs were brought to the Humane Society of the Pikes... more » -
Dozens of starving dogs found in Park County
December 17, 2009 6:57 PM
More than 100 dogs were found dead or dying at a sled dog facilitiy Tuesday afternoon south of Hartsel in Park County. The call came in as an anonymous tip. When Sheriff's Deputies arrived with a search warrant they found eight dogs dead and more than 100 in "extremely poor"... more »
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