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Local man arrested on felony charges related to sexual exploitation of a child
The Prowers Journal was recently alerted of the arrest of a local man on three Felony 4 charges related to sexual exploitation and enticement of a child. Several citizens have reached out to us asking that this information be published. While we believe that all individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty by a court […]
Upcoming “Click it or Ticket” enforcement campaign is largest of the year
Statewide — The upcoming Click It or Ticket May Mobilization seat belt enforcement campaign starts Monday, May 13. The increased enforcement is the largest seat belt campaign of the year lasting 21 days. It comes ahead of the summer travel season, which tends to see an increase in traffic crashes across the state. CDOT will support Colorado […]
City of Lamar will hold reception for community to meet four finalists for Chief of Police position on May 16, 2024
The City of Lamar is welcoming four finalists for the Chief of Police position to Lamar with a Community Reception on Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 4:00 – 6:00 pm. The reception will be held at the Tavern 1301 in the Historic Cow Palace Inn at 1301 N. Main Street, Lamar. Community members, area […]
CDOT Pushes Motorcycle Safety – May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month
Statewide — May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month and the Colorado Department of Transportation is revving up its efforts to protect riders as they hit the road in greater numbers. Although motorcycle deaths decreased slightly in 2023, the safety of these vulnerable road users remains a top concern, especially as motorcycle crashes tend to peak […]
Prowers County Board of Commissioners Work Session of April 23, 2024
Meagan Hillman, Director of Prowers County Public Health and Environment department, shared with the Board a recent press release from the Colorado Office of Communications regarding a recent sharp increase in congenital syphilis cases. The State of Colorado is organizing an all-government, comprehensive response to save the lives of babies. From 2018 to 2023, […]
23 Suspects indicted in illegal marijuana operation
NEWS RELEASE 23 SUSPECTS INDICTED IN ILLEGAL MARIJUANA OPERATION April 18, 2024 – CBI – Cañon City, CO – The 11th Judicial District Attorney’s Office announces grand jury indictments naming twenty-three (23) suspects as the result of a multi-jurisdictional investigation into illicit marijuana-manufacturing and distribution operations that spanned multiple properties in Fremont County, El Paso County, and Pueblo County. […]
St. Patrick’s Day was Busiest Holiday for DUI Caused Crashes for Colorado State Patrol Troopers in 2023
(COLO) – The Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and the Colorado State Patrol are reminding drivers not to press their luck on St. Patrick’s Day this year. While numerous options exist to avoid driving intoxicated, too many motorists still make a dangerous choice to get behind the wheel instead of using rideshare, public transportation, […]
Livestock Theft Meeting to be held March 14 in Springfield
BRAND THEFT MEETING Colorado Cattlemen’s Association and Bent-Prowers Cattle and Horse Growers Association in conjunction with Colorado Brand Board are hosting an informative livestock theft meeting. March 14, 2024 6:30 PM Minnick Building, Baca County Fairgrounds 28535 County Road 24.6, Springfield CO Representatives from adjoining state law enforcement will be in attendance as well as Colorado law […]
Colorado State Patrol Conducting Statewide Operation on Super Bowl Sunday
PRESS RELEASE – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Drive Safe Colorado State Patrol Conducting Statewide Operation -Make a game plan for a sober ride this Sunday (COLORADO) – On February 11, 2024, troopers across Colorado, in partnership with local jurisdictions, will be conducting strict enforcement operations to help motorists make safe and responsible driving choices. Some […]
DEA Confiscated Record Amount of Fentanyl in 2023
DEA confiscated record amount of fentanyl in 2023, more than 2.6 million pills in Colorado – published by The Colorado Sun Fentanyl is now the leading cause of death for Americans between the ages of 18 and 45, the Drug Enforcement Administration saidAs many as 7 in 10 counterfeit pills tested in 2023 contained a […]
Colorado State Patrol: “It’s Just 10 mph Over the Speed Limit, Trooper”
February 2, 2024 PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT Colorado State Patrol Public Affairs CSP_PublicAffairs@state.co.us 303-239-4583 But it’s just 10mph over the speed limit, Trooper Speeding: The most commonly violated traffic law (COLORADO) – A common question troopers get asked at social gatherings or in brief conversation is, “How fast can I go over the […]
Arrest Made in Darrian Adame Murder of 2023
CSPD: Suspect arrested in January 2023 homicide By Tyler Dumas Article courtesy of KRDO Colorado Springs Published February 2, 2024 10:30 AM Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on Linkedin COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – The Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) announced Friday that they have made an arrest in the city’s first homicide of 2023. On […]
Lamar Police Department Transitions Underway
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE POLICE DEPARTMENT TRANSITIONS UNDERWAY The Lamar Police Department is honoring those who are retiring and is looking to restaff its department. The LPD has been serving the community since 1887. At full force, they employ up to 19 officers, including four sergeants and two detectives. Now funded to employ up to […]
Lamar Council Starts 2024 with Full Agenda, Bellomy Stepping Down
The Lamar City Council got 2024 off to a start with a carry-over agenda for the January 8th session which was cancelled due to the blizzard that swept across southeast Colorado in the early days of this month. The council continued the majority of that agenda to its January 22nd meeting as well as […]
Lamar Council Begins Search for Police Chief
Mayor Kirk Crespin announced during the December 11th city council meeting, that Lamar Police Chief, Kyle Miller, is retiring from his position with the City of Lamar and as such, the council awarded the bid for replacement recruitment services to KRW Associates, LLC which provided the lowest overall cost and had the desired […]
