Two people found dead inside Fraser apartment
Officers with the Fraser Winter Park Police Department found two people’s bodies inside a Fraser apartment Friday night. According to police, a man and a woman were found dead inside an apartment on South Zerex...
Mystic Mountain has mushroom to grow in Grand Lake
Inside an unassuming home in Grand Lake, the basement has been converted into a laboratory where peculiar mushrooms of every shape grow. The basement feels like a sci-fi space colony with clear plastic dividers splitting...
State: New COVID outbreaks at Kremmling Town Hall, bar in Winter Park
The state has reported three new COVID-19 outbreaks in Grand County, including one at Kremmling Town Hall. According to Colorado’s outbreak data, two staff members for the town of Kremmling have tested positive for COVID-19,...
Grand Park closes Elk Creek, Cozens Meadows to public use
Following a contentious discussion about the preservation of Elk Creek and Cozens Meadows, the Grand Park developer who owns the land has closed it to public use. The future of the meadows came into question...
Man charged with eluding police
A man was arrested after eluding police officers in Hot Sulphur Springs during a traffic stop. Around 5:15 p.m. Nov. 14, Grand County Sheriff’s deputies attempted to stop a blue pickup truck belonging to Stephen...
Grand Nordic: Nordic ski season has finally started
Nature finally comes to the rescue for Thanksgiving — or at least somewhat. Snow varies in East Grand from 4-7 inches and more in some places. It is enough to slide on, I just hope...
Fraser Winter Park police investigating possible murder-suicide
Following the discovery of two bodies inside a Fraser apartment, police are investigating their deaths as a potential murder-suicide. According to police, the bodies of a man and a woman were found inside an apartment...
Winter Park Resort cancels traditional Christmas Eve Torchlight Parade
Winter Park Resort has canceled the 42nd annual Torchlight Parade on Christmas Eve because of pandemic concerns. Resort spokesperson Jen Miller said it was a difficult decision, but Winter Park felt there was no way...
Winter Park Resort changes uphill access
In response to an increase in skiers and riders taking advantage of Winter Park Resort’s uphill policy, the resort will be requiring guests to purchase an uphill access pass. The uphill access pass will cost...
Grand County police blotter, Nov. 16-21
The Grand County Sheriff’s Office fielded 164 calls from Nov. 16-21 while dispatchers answered 378 calls for all first-responder agencies in the county. Monday, Nov. 16 8:15 a.m. — A greyhound mix was running around...
Grand County home to two top cross-country ski resorts
The voters of USA Today’s 10Best Reader’s Choice Awards have named two cross-country ski resorts in Grand County the best in North America. Devil’s Thumb Resort in Tabernash took the first spot in the ranking,...
ArtSpace zeros in on new location for Grand Lake workforce housing
A developer offered Grand Lake trustees two ideas for a new workforce housing project in town on Monday. Both plans would take hold on a series of adjacent lots along Park Avenue, between Pitkin and...
Brower: The SOS campaign that really could help to save our economy this winter
Are things really so dire with COVID that Grand County’s winter season could go down the drain? In a word, yes. If the spread of COVID in the county gets to the point where our...
Winter Park Resort aims to open on Thursday
Winter Park Resort plans to open for the 2020-21 winter season at 9 a.m. Thursday, pending state approval. The resort announced the anticipated opening date on Saturday, citing recent snow accumulation and successful snow-making efforts...
Warning: Fire rebuilders should watch out for scams
With so much work needed following the East Troublesome Fire, local homebuilders are warning residents to watch out for scammers posing as legitimate contractors. To avoid negative experiences, costly mistakes and scams, the Grand County...
Public health struggles with capacity as local COVID cases remain high
Public health capacity is impacting Grand County’s ability to share COVID-19 data with the community. After going a week without inputting new cases into the COVID-19 dashboard, Grand County Public Health is back to updating...
Pet of the week
Meet Sitka. She is a 3-year-old, spayed female German Shepard and Cane Corso cross. We have only had her for a day but she seems like a sweetheart. Sitka does know some basic obedience but...
Poll: What is your favorite thing to do in Grand during the winter?
Last week’s Sky-Hi News poll question and results were as follows: What are your plans for the Thanksgiving holiday? (290 votes) • Nothing, there’s a pandemic — 60%• We’re having a small gathering — 27%•...
A ‘little’ appreciation means a lot: Elementary students say thank you
These letters were created by local elementary school students to honor first responders, agencies and organizations that came to Grand County’s aid during the East Troublesome Fire.
Local brewers introduce ale for fire relief
Six breweries in Grand County have crafted the East Troublesome Pale Ale with proceeds to support those affected by the fire. Fraser River Beer Co., Hideaway Park Brewing, Camber Brewing, Grand Adventure Brewing, Big Trout...