Grand confirms 9 COVID-19 cases in last two weeks
Grand County has seen a total of 27 positive COVID-19 cases among residents with nine testing positive in the last two weeks. In an update, Grand County Public Health said cases in the county are...
Two new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Grand, preventing move to Protect Our Neighbors phase
Grand County Public Health announced Grand County’s confirmed COVID-19 case count is up to 29 as of Sunday afternoon, following a rash of recent cases. Since Friday, when GCPH shared that nine people had tested...
Sky-Hi News Poll: Should there be a countywide mask mandate?
Last week’s Sky-Hi News poll question and results are as follows: All of these are fun, but can you choose your top three summer activities in Grand County? (242 total voters) • Hiking — 30%•...
Police Blotter June 29-July 5: Bear locks itself in truck with keys
The Grand County Sheriff’s Office responded to 439 calls from June 29 to July 5 while dispatchers answered 843 calls for all first-responder agencies in the county. Monday, June 29 7:54 a.m. — There was...
It’s a boat, it’s a car: Rocky Mountain Amphicar Adventures provides unique ride
The roar of the engine gently shook the ‘60s convertible, top-down on a sunny July day, as driver John Bevins headed for Grand Lake’s boat launch. Instead of finding a parking spot in the crowded...
C Lazy U recognized as top resort hotel
Travel and Leisure magazine released its 2020 World’s Best awards, naming Granby’s premier luxury ranch C Lazy U in the top on several lists. The ranch resort was named second in the top 25 best...
Letter: Now is a great time to consider going solar
As a renewable energy attorney whose career has been focused on advocating for sound solar and energy storage policies, I’m embarrassed to say that I only recently got a quote to put solar on my...
County man charged with sharing child porn
A Grand County man was arrested for allegedly sharing a Facebook video in a group chat showing child pornography. According to an arrest affidavit, a Grand County Sheriff’s deputy went to the home of Michael...
West Grand superintendent paves “Road to Awesome”
West Grand’s superintendent has debuted a book to inspire educational leadership. Darrin Peppard’s book, “Road to Awesome,” went live this month on Amazon. The book pulls from Peppard’s 25 years of experience in education and...
Letter: They’re both too old to be US President
Don’t tell me he’s not dottering and old. He is. They both are too old, frankly. I mean can we tell the “truth” here? Not all of we septuagenarians are dottering and old, but generally...
Roadwork to start in Fraser on July 20
Work on County Road 8 from US Highway 40 to Wapiti Drive is scheduled to begin July 20 in Fraser. Due to construction, a complete road closure will occur between the Fraser River Bridge and...
Bear attacks Aspen-area homeowner early Friday morning; officials find, euthanize bruin
An Aspen-area man was recovering Friday at a Grand Junction hospital after being attacked earlier in the morning by a bear that broke into his house through the front door, according to Colorado Parks and...
CPW reminds people of new licensing rules
Colorado Parks and Wildlife recently adopted a rule change requiring all visitors 18 or older to possess a valid hunting or fishing license to access any state wildlife area or state trust land leased by...
School districts plan for students’ return
Grand County’s school districts want to go back to school next month, but there is still a lot of work that needs done before that can happen. Both West and East Grand school districts want...
Grand commissioners oppose countywide mask requirement
As Grand County increases public health capacity for contract tracing, county commissioners remain reluctant to impose a face mask requirement. On Tuesday, commissioners heard from Grand County Public Health about increasing the department’s capacity as...
Headwaters Chapter of Trout Unlimited takes fundraising banquet online
With this year’s banquet being canceled due to COVID-19, one of the Faser Valley’s largest annual social events designed to protect local rivers is going virtual. In replacement of the annual banquet dinner, organizers are...
Drivers should expect delays on US 34
The US Highway 34 resurfacing project north of Granby has begun and is expected to last until mid-November. Work started at Mile Point 0 and will continue for 15 miles to Mile Point 15. This...
Here’s what Granby Ranch foreclosure sale will look like
Six months of tumultuous developments are creeping toward an end with Granby Ranch’s foreclosure sale just over two weeks, but what exactly will come of the ski and golf resort has yet to be determined....
Winter Park joins Fraser in requiring face masks in public
Winter Park became the second town in Grand County on Tuesday to require people to wear face masks in public spaces after hearing concerns about mixed usage. The town council unanimously approved an emergency ordinance...