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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 growing problem of upside at the expense of others
What makes a community fragile? While many might say debt or lack of job opportunities, the answer lies in allowing some members of the community...
Sheriff Smith hires controversial former Florence Police Chief
Former Chief DeLaurentis retired during a time when he and a former city manager were accused of sexual harassment and a subsequent failed legal settlement...

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

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…

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

CPW to discuss recurring toxic algae issues at DeWeese on Tuesday, Feb. 13

CPW to discuss recurring toxic algae issues at DeWeese on Tuesday, Feb. 13

February 11, 2024

Geographic Naming Board mulls Kit Carson Mountain name change due to controversial historical figure

Geographic Naming Board mulls Kit Carson Mountain name change due to controversial historical figure

February 10, 2024