Author: By Courier staff
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Improv troupe coming to Cripple Creek
Fans of the popular TV show “Who’s Line is it Anyway” will want to be in Cripple Creek on Jan. 25. The RiP, an improv comedy troupe, returns to the historic Butte Theater for a night of unscripted hilarity. Using only the suggestions from the audience, The RiP presents a night of short-form, long-form and…
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Merit Academy shooting team fares well at monthly competition
The Merit Academy Shooting Club had several students compete at a mid-November competition at the Olympic Shooting Center. The competition was hosted by the National Training Center Shooting Club and featured over 100 rifle and pistol competitors in several different categories. There were only two competitors in the progressive position pistol/supported category. Merit’s Kora Valdez…
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A list of Teller County wildfires since the Hayman blaze of 2002
The Hayman wildfire of 2002 scorched more than 137,000 acres across five counties, including Teller County. The arson-caused blaze was the largest and most destructive in Colorado history at the time, destroying 600 structures and causing the deaths of five firefighters. It remains among the state’s top five in size, fatalities and structures destroyed. Since…
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Coalition forms to oppose 2A
A coalition of Woodland Park parents, business leaders and community members have joined to oppose Issue 2A in the November election. “The Woodland Park School Community Coalition supports the No vote on ballot issue 2a,” said Michael Perini, registered agent. “It’s an important issue to ensure needed funding for our children’s education. “We want to…
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Pay raises announced by Woodland Park School District
The Woodland Park School District announced pay increases for educators for the current year, ranging from 2% to 3.4%, with an average pay increase of 2.5%. “Every educator received a minimum increase of 2%, with adjustments based on two key factors which are used to determine the overall teacher effectiveness rating: measures of student learning…
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Rainbow Valley Ranch stocks lakes for fishing season
The fish were biting May 28 at Silver Spruce Lakes in Divide. That’s to be expected since nearly 600 pounds of 16-20 inch rainbow trout had been brought in as Rainbow Valley Ranch Fishing Club & Guest Resort officially kicked off the start of their fishing season. It was the first time in 4 years…
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WPHS track team breaks records during memorable season
School record fell early and often for the Woodland Park High School track and field team in 2024. In total, 61 new entries were made into the all-time top 10 WPHS track records this season. “As a coach, I didn’t want the season to end,” coach Jeremy Grier said. “Our athletes were still crushing personal…
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Merit Academy top shots announced
Merit Academy crowned its first trio of shooting champions. The Merit Academy Shooting Sports Club first Club Championship was held May 18 and 20 with Reese Mitchel winning both the girls’ air rifle and pistol competitions. Theron Vonderhar won in boys’ rifle and Colton Waggoner won in boys’ pistol. Since September, club members have put…
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Pathers girls’ soccer honors five seniors
Seniors Kregelin Pari, Katie Roy, Kara Wiley, Lilly Urban, and Tatia Kartvelishvili are being honored by the Woodland Park girls’ soccer team. “The coaches want to especially honor our five senior soccer players by acknowledging the depth we have seen in their athletic and personal development on their future roads ahead,” coach Marcie James said.…
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Chamonix Casino Hotel in Cripple Creek welcomes 980 Prime Steakhouse
Visitors to Cripple Creek will have a new, high-end dining option with the opening Saturday of 980 Prime Steakhouse at Chamonix Casino Hotel. Chamonix, whose slogan is “European elegance meets Colorado comfort,” opened in late December, though with some amenities to come — including 980 Prime. The steakhouse is led by chef Barry Dakake and…