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The Season of good cheer also brings cons and scams that are increasingly sophisticated in the internet age
(The Sheriff’s Office announced that they would be hosting an expert from the Colorado Bureau of Investigation on Tuesday, December 3 at 6 p.m. at...
The rush to save 10,000 head of cattle and a mountain community during the September 1959 winter storm
The people of Custer County were enjoying the warm temperatures of September 1959, as were the nearly 10,000 head of cattle that were the primary...
Stanley disbarred and removed from District Attorney’s Office,prosecutor Jeff Lindsey sworn in
In an email to staff on September 10, now-former 11th Judicial District Attorney Linda Stanley stated, “I really thought the decision would have come either...
Public Health Director Clifford Brown placed on administrative leave and under investigation by county
During the Custer County Board of County Commissioners Meeting (BOCC) meeting on Tuesday, May 28, 2024 the BOCC voted unanimously to place Public Health Director...
New Chief of Staff at Custer County Sheriff’s Office is still under investigation by Colorado Bureau of Investigation and District Attorney’s Office
Two weeks ago, in response to the Tribune’s questions about the hiring of the former Florence Police Chief Michael DeLaurentis, Custer County Sheriff Rich Smith...

The Season of good cheer also brings cons and scams that are increasingly sophisticated in the internet age

The Season of good cheer also brings cons and scams that are increasingly sophisticated in the internet age

November 26, 2024

(The Sheriff’s Office announced that they would be hosting an expert from the Colorado Bureau of Investigation on Tuesday, December 3 at 6 p.m. at…

The rush to save 10,000 head of cattle and a mountain community during the September 1959 winter storm

The rush to save 10,000 head of cattle and a mountain community during the September 1959 winter storm

November 25, 2024

Stanley disbarred and removed from District Attorney’s Office,prosecutor Jeff Lindsey sworn in

Stanley disbarred and removed from District Attorney’s Office,prosecutor Jeff Lindsey sworn in

November 13, 2024

Sheriff consulting with man who coached Elbert County Recorder on how to break into voting machines in 2021

Sheriff consulting with man who coached Elbert County Recorder on how to break into voting machines in 2021

September 4, 2024

Public Health Director Clifford Brown placed on administrative leave and under investigation by county

Public Health Director Clifford Brown placed on administrative leave and under investigation by county

May 29, 2024

New Chief of Staff at Custer County Sheriff’s Office is still under investigation by Colorado Bureau of Investigation and District Attorney’s Office

New Chief of Staff at Custer County Sheriff’s Office is still under investigation by Colorado Bureau of Investigation and District Attorney’s Office

April 23, 2024

The growing problem of upside at the expense of others

The growing problem of upside at the expense of others

April 23, 2024

Sheriff Smith hires controversial former Florence Police Chief

Sheriff Smith hires controversial former Florence Police Chief

April 23, 2024

Farmers push back on daylight savings 1919

Farmers push back on daylight savings 1919

March 9, 2024

How true crime YouTubers may cost three Colorado prosecutors their professions

How true crime YouTubers may cost three Colorado prosecutors their professions

March 8, 2024