CHAFFEE COUNTY, Colorado | Two college students who disappeared during a hiking trip in Colorado’s Rocky Mountains have been found dead following an extensive search involving dozens of rescue workers, helicopters, drones and search dogs. Kaden Matsuda, 19, and Jackson Donlon, 20, were discovered Wednesday afternoon, October 28, 2026, in a basin on West Apostle … Read more
ENGLEWOOD, Colorado – The Colorado community is mourning the heartbreaking loss of Joel Saslaw, whose death has prompted an outpouring of tributes from friends, colleagues, and members of the railroad preservation and higher education communities. Remembered for his passion for history, museums, and service to others, Joel leaves behind a lasting legacy that touched many lives. … Read more
By Benson Judge | Published: June 20, 2026 LONE TREE, COLORADO — John Meadows, a respected member of the automotive service community associated with John Elway Cadillac Service, passed away following an accident on February 16, 2015. Family members and loved ones later shared tributes honoring his life, character, and contributions to those around him. … Read more
SILVERTON, COLORADO — Megan Kimmel, a widely respected trail runner, Skyrunning champion, and mentor within the global ultrarunning community, has passed away at the age of 46. The International Skyrunning Federation confirmed her passing in a statement issued this week, prompting an outpouring of tributes from athletes, coaches, race organizers, and fans around the world. … Read more
By Benson Judge | Published: June 9, 2026 DENVER, COLORADO — Leo Perino, the father of Fox News host and former White House Press Secretary Dana Perino, has passed away at the age of 79. His daughter announced his death in a heartfelt statement shared publicly, revealing that he died late last week after a life … Read more
Authorities have identified the four people killed in a private plane crash in northwestern Colorado as prominent members of the Franklin, Tennessee community. According to Routt County Coroner Mitch Locke, the victims were Aaron Stokes, believed to be 47; Jakson Stokes, 21; Colin Stokes, 21; and Austin Huskey, 38. Ages are still being formally confirmed. … Read more
Colorado – West Metro Fire Rescue is mourning the loss of Engineer Kyle Bartlett, a longtime firefighter whose off-duty death on Friday, February 6, has sent waves of grief through Colorado’s fire service community. Bartlett joined West Metro Fire Rescue in 2000 and dedicated more than 26 years to public service, building a reputation as … Read more
Colorado is grieving the loss of state Sen. Faith Winter, whose death in a car crash along Interstate 25 has sent shock waves through the political community. While investigators continue to piece together the circumstances of the collision, tributes from colleagues paint a vivid picture of a leader whose impact stretched far beyond the chamber … Read more
The tight-knit mountain Colorado, is coming to terms with the unexpected passing of Kolby Wolf, a respected branch manager at Revelation Roofing whose roots and relationships ran deep in the region’s construction and service community. Wolf, who had recently moved into a leadership role within the firm, had previously described himself as “the son of … Read more
Richard D. Lamm, a three-term governor of Colorado and one of the state’s most intellectually provocative political figures, has died. He was 85. Lamm’s passing marks the end of an era defined by fierce independence, principled debate, and a commitment to addressing America’s toughest questions head-on. Born in Madison, Minnesota, in 1935, Lamm’s early years … Read more
