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CSP Update on Fatal Crash, Six Dead

CSP Update on Fatal Crash, Six Dead

The Colorado State Patrol in conjunction with The State of Colorado Human Services is investigating a traffic crash involving a van and tractor-trailer that resulted in 6 fatalities in Cheyenne County. The crash occurred on Colorado 287 approximately 2.5 miles south of Kit Carson, Colorado. A 1999 Dodge Ram 3500 van was traveling southbound on Colorado 287. A 2001 Peterbilt tractor-trailer was stopped in traffic southbound on Colorado 287. The Dodge was traveling in a construction … Read entire article »

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Two Vehicle Crash in Kiowa County Claims Six Lives

Two Vehicle Crash in Kiowa County Claims Six Lives

Six of thirteen people traveling in one vehicle were killed this morning in a two vehicle crash near the junction of Highway 297/40, south of Kit Carson.  According to the Colorado State Patrol, their southbound passenger van ran into the rear of a semi truck around 7:30 this morning.  The driver and five children were killed, the remaining passengers, were taken to various hospitals in the area and were believed to be listed in serious … Read entire article »

Filed under: Law Enforcement, News, Public Safety

RE-2 School Board Favors Proposition 103

RE-2 School Board Favors Proposition 103

  The November ballot question, which if passed will raise $2.9 Billion over five years, was discussed and supported by members of the Lamar RE-2 School Board during their Monday meeting, October 10.  Local taxes will not be altered if the measure passes, and will sunset after five years.  Proposition 103 funds will be applied to public school financing in Colorado.  School finances were also addressed in two other areas, taxes from the Urban Renewal District and … Read entire article »

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