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Cañon City fireworks show canceled due to 5-acre fire

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Cañon City fireworks show canceled due to 5-acre fire

100% Center coverage: 2 sources

The Caon City Area Fire Protection District confirmed to News 5 on Friday night that they are responding to at least a 5-acre fire west of Skyline Drive.They say the fire is in steep terrain and nearly inaccessible. No other crews have been called in as of 10:30 pm.At 9:40 pm on Facebook, the Caon City Area Fire Protection District posted, "The Canon City Fireworks aerial show has been paused due to multiple spot fires on the west side of Skylin…See the Story

Wildfire sparked by Cañon City fireworks display now contained, officials say

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Wildfire sparked by Cañon City fireworks display now contained, officials say

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

A fireworks display that sparked a wildland fire near U.S. 50 Friday night has been contained, according to the Cañon City Area Fire Protection District.Read Article

Charges filed against Cañon City man accused of shouting expletives at children during T-Ball game

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Charges filed against Cañon City man accused of shouting expletives at children during T-Ball game

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Charges were filed Wednesday against the man accused of shouting expletives at children and disrupting a youth T-Ball game at Cañon City Middle School on June 24.Read Article

Back In Time: Mrs. Olive Egbers left her mark on the early days of Fremont County

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Many Cañon City residents are familiar with the founding fathers of Fremont County — but the founding ladies also deserve a special mention, one of whom is Mrs. Olive Egbers. Born in 1875 in Missouri, Egbers moved to Cañon City with her family, which had moved to the area in the 1870s, as her father, Jesse R. Wright, sought permanent relief from his asthma. Cañon City was just the ticket with its warm, dry weather, and Egbers remained in the are…Cañon City · Cañon City Read Article

Crews battling two small wildfires in the area of Temple Canyon Park in Cañon City

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

CAÑON CITY, Colo. (KRDO) -- The Cañon City Area Fire Protection District says its crews are currently battling two small wildfires burning near Temple Canyon Park southwest of Cañon City. Officials say multiple crews are on scene, including ones with Fremont County. "Smoke may be visible from Canon City and the highway 50 corridor. Please do not call 911 for these fires and be reminded that conditions are drying out rapidly, be safe and stay fir…Wildfires · Cañon City Read Article

Weekly Update - US 50C & Baxter Road Improvements

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Weekly Update - US 50C & Baxter Road Improvements

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Hikers can finally walk the US side of the Chilkoot Trail. But what happens at the border?

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A suspension bridge to the Canyon City historic area on the Chilkoot trail. (Photo courtesy of National Park Service) The U.S. portion of a historic, 33-mile hiking trail between Skagway and British Columbia has been off limits to backcountry explorers since 2020. But that’s about to change, with one key caveat. The National Park Service said Wednesday that the U.S. segment of the Chilkoot Trail will open for the first time in years, starting in…Cañon City · Cañon City Read Article

Cañon City firefighter injured while battling blaze at vacant Super 8 hotel

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One Cañon City firefighter was injured during a call to a structure fire at the vacant Super 8 hotel Tuesday evening but is expected to make a full recovery.Cañon City · Cañon City Read Article

CDOT hosts community open house for input on CO 115 Safety Improvements and Resurfacing project from Cañon City through Florence

May 28, 2025 - Southeastern Colorado - Event will take place on Thursday, June 5Cañon City · Cañon City Read Article

Downtown revitalization project in Cañon City runs behind schedule but nearing completion, officials say

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

CAÑON CITY, Colo. (KRDO) — The hope was that the town's $3 million Main Street Revitalization project would have been finished a month ago, in time for the 87th annual Music & Blossom Festival. But that didn't happen, for several reasons beyond the control of workers — such as weather and surprises not uncommon when digging up streets in a town that was founded in 1860. "Not terrible weather, but it just hit at really inopportune times in the pr…Cañon City · Cañon City Read Article