Author: Spencer McKee
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‘Winter Storm Warning’ activated with double-digit totals possible on I-25
Thursday and Friday are set to bring snow to a large portion of Colorado, and if the ‘high-end’ snowfall forecast from the National Weather Service holds true (10% chance), major travel impacts could occur along both I-25 and I-70. In the state’s more populated Front Range, snow is expected to ramp up during late-afternoon hours…
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Breckenridge man arrested after messages “detailed plans and a timeline” for local mass shooting
According to the Summit County Sheriff’s Office, a man was arrested on January 7 for allegedly threatening to commit a mass shooting in the local area. Law enforcement responded to the suspect’s residence in unincorporated Breckenridge on Wednesday after receiving multiple reports related to the male threatening to kill himself and other people. Deputies arrived…
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Bookings drop 56% in Telluride amid ongoing strike with another vote taking place Thursday
UPDATE: The vote that took place on January 8 was passed. The strike has ended. According to an update from Telluride Ski Resort, a new offer was made to the Telluride Professional Ski Patrol Association (TPSPA) on January 6 related to the ongoing strike. Per the announcement about the offer from the resort, the ski…
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Skier death under investigation after man found unresponsive on black diamond run in Colorado
A skier death is under investigation in Colorado’s Summit County after a 59-year-old male was found unresponsive on a black diamond run called The Grizz on January 7, which is located in the resort’s Outback area. The skier was visiting the resort from the Front Range and was found by other guests who immediately initiated…
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Colorado town of 900 has 2 breweries, while city of 62K has none
It’s no secret that Colorado loves its craft beer – and an annual report recently published by Colorado Brewery List provides the data that supports that claim. According to Colorado Brewery List’s end-of-year report for 2025, there were 423 open brewery locations in the Centennial State as of December 31 – 340 original breweries, 42…
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Partaking in ‘Dry January’? This ‘zero proof’ bar offers kava, Indonesian tea, mushroom add-ins, and more
Dry January is upon us, and in the absence of booze, some Coloradans may notice that their social life is a bit lacking. After all, craft beer brewpubs and dive bars tend to be among top spots to hit for the post-work happy hour or following a day on the trail in the Centennial State.…
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I-25 corridor could get 12-plus inches of snow this week in Colorado
It’s looking like some significant snow might finally be set to hit a large portion of the Front Range, including parts of the I-25 corridor. With snow set to start in the mountains on Wednesday evening before what could be a full day of snow on Thursday and some continued flurries on Friday, some parts…
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World-renowned DJ Dillon Francis to perform at 10,350′ during free mountaintop pop-up show in Vail
Vail Mountain is set to host its second winter pop-up concert of the season, featuring world-renowned DJ Dillon Francis who’s known for hits like ‘Say Less’ and ‘Get Low.’ The pop-up show will take place on the Eagle’s Nest Rooftop from 12 to 2 p.m. on Saturday, January 10 and it’s free to attend though…
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Beloved restaurant opened in 1913 to close after 100-plus years of serving Coloradans
The last several months have brought numerous restaurant and brewery closures to Colorado, but perhaps no closure has meant the shutdown of a longer standing restaurant than one that was announced in recent days. Hudson’s Pepper Pod Restaurant announced on Saturday that their last full day of operations is set to be January 12, with…
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Bloody burial hole found after avalanche caused by teens ducking rope at Utah ski resort
This topic comes up after a serious life-threatening incident at least once a ski season – don’t duck resort ropes to access closed terrain, as terrain that’s roped off at resorts may pose serious avalanche risk or feature other hazards. A scary situation unfolded in the area of Utah’s Brighton Resort on January 2 after…