Local News

The Willow Fire erupted in the wilderness at the edge of Leadville on June 28, and since then has grown to more than 7,000 acres. One of the first to evacuate and last to be allowed home shares her experience.

The Garfield County Fair continues through Saturday with country entertainment from music to livestock shows. It's also the annual showcase and endpoint for 4H projects.

Due to increased fire activity and extreme heat waves, power outages are becoming more common. Just last week, there was a power outage in New Castle caused by a car hitting an electrical pole. While these electrical outages usually get resolved quickly, Public Health Specialist Carrie Godes talks about what to consider in case outages last longer and how to prepare for other emergencies.

With a microgrant from AARP, a local community group is helping neighbors have fun while preparing for wildfires.

Weather conditions like extreme heat, drought, high winds and fires have been affecting Colorado’s public health. Public Health Specialist Carrie Godes helps us prepare for poor air quality, smoke, and extreme heat.

A new bill working its way through the U.S. House would prohibit expansion of the Mid-Continent Limestone Quarry near Glenwood Springs. KDNK’s Amy Hadden Marsh reports on how the mine could destroy a place sacred to the Utes.

Glenwood roller derby provides “therapy” and support for its squad.

The fun-filled annual Mountain Fair is coming up this weekend, and this year's theme is Camp Bonedale. This is a theme of community, joy, and history. KDNK News Reporter Katalina Villarreal talked with John Thiel and members of the fair’s organizers at Carbondale Arts about the legacy of the fair.

Four lanes for vehicle travel have been restored to vital transportation corridor through the Rockies by Thursday morning, after flooding closed I-70 on Monday.

Eagle County has issued an evacuation order for the area along Buck Point Drive and Cottonwood Pass Road. Pre-evacuation orders are in effect for the surrounding area. Cottonwood Pass is now closed.