Thursday, January 11, 2018, Deputies were contacted by Sand Creek Massacre Site, for a report of an unwanted party. Deputies were informed that a male party refused to leave Sand Creek site. Deputies contacted Philip Splitter and took him into custody. He was booked into the Bent County Jail on the following charge: CRS 18-4-503(1)(a) 2nd Degree Criminal Trespass with a bond of $500. |
The Colorado Department of Agriculture and Tri-County Health Department have confirmed that an alpaca in Douglas County has died due to a rabies infection. Pet owners are urged to check records to ensure rabies vaccinations are up-to-date. Livestock can also be infected with rabies and owners are encouraged to discuss the risk of rabies exposure with their local veterinarian.
They say wearing green on St. Patrick’s Day will protect you from the pinch of a leprechaun, but planning a sober ride is the best way to stay safe during weekend festivities and avoid a DUI. As part of The Heat Is on DUI enforcement campaign, law enforcement will be out in full force to keep impaired motorists off the roads from Friday, March 16, to Monday, March 19.
IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER:
Despite the official end of winter still days away, fire risk continues across southeast Colorado Friday and Saturday.
Peter Rabbit, 6:45 p.m. daily
12 Strong, 8:35 p.m. daily
Dry conditions persisted in Colorado over the past week, resulting in a significant expansion of extreme drought in the southeast corner of the state – a further deterioration from the severe drought that grew across the area last week.
March 19: waffles, sausage, apple juice, V-8, milk, fruit
March 20: cinnamon rolls, grape juice, V-8, milk, fruit
March 21: muffins, yogurt, orange juice, V-8, milk, fruit
March 22: ranch toast, ham, apple juice, V-8, milk, fruit
March 19: nachos, Spanish rice, cinnamon rolls, milk, pineapple, fruit, fruit and salad bar
March 20: sloppy Jo’s, baked potato, peaches, milk, fruit and salad bar
Kiowa County Sheriff Casey Sheridan has announced a burn ban is now in effect across the county.
The ban has been enacted due to recent fire danger and lack of moisture. Outdoor burning and other activities that could spark a fire are prohibited
