Summit County
Wildfire Drill Kicks Off Wildfire Season In Colorado’s High Country
Firefighters, EMTs, sheriff’s deputies and emergency management personnel gathered for a practice session this week in Summit County to prepare for wildfire season in Colorado.
Southwestern Dust Found In Snow Across Colorado
Dust blown in from the Southwest settled on snow over many of Colorado’s mountains during this week’s storm and will eventually affect how fast the snowpack melts and possibly how much water the state can hold onto.
No Need For Backcountry Skiers To Shy From Reporting Avalanches
CBS4’s Jeff Todd talked with a group of volunteers who say reporting any and all avalanches is essential and they need the community’s help.
District Attorney To Charge Alleged Heroin Dealer For Overdose Death
A deadly batch of heroin is spreading around the mountains communities, and one elected official is trying to put a stop to the overdoses.
Eisenhower Tunnel Turns 40 Years Old
There was a celebration of the Eisenhower Tunnel this weekend marking 40 years of helping drivers get to and from the mountains.
Passengers Call 911 After Man Allegedly Steals Summit County Bus
Police in Summit County arrested a 23-year-old man overnight after he reportedly stole a public bus with passengers on it, crashed it and then walked off.
Police: Man Arrested After Attacking Victim With Hatchet
A man has been charged with attempted murder after authorities said he tried to kill his significant other by attacking her with a hatchet.
Fire Destroys ‘Tiltin’ Hilton’ In Summit County
A well-known home in Summit County was destroyed by fire on Tuesday.
Man Faces Prison Time After Driving Head On Into A Bus
Video became a key piece of evidence in a criminal trial of a man facing prison time after driving head-on into a bus with his girlfriend in the passenger seat.
Warm, Dry Weather Means Fire Concerns Remain High
In the northeast part of the state fire danger ranges from high to even extreme thanks to the warm weather and low humidity. The danger is much lower in the high country, but it doesn’t take long for that to change.
