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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...
Farmers push back on daylight savings 1919
Few realize that daylight saving time, which will greatly benefit us all once again this Sunday, likely started because a New Zealand insect collector wanted...

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

Photo of Tina Peters and Mark Cook appearing on a show with a Constitutional Sheriff “Got all that but the prying part,” the Elbert County…

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

Our aging county offers many senior services, here are some options

Our aging county offers many senior services, here are some options

February 10, 2024