Olathe News

Fair participants and their families should be proud, as this year's sheep show judge said he was impressed with the quality of lambs and the attitude of the youth who showed them.

Montrose consumers got good news Tuesday when the city announced it is chopping its sales tax rate one-half of a percentage point.

Anita Smith, owner of Colorow Kennels in Olathe, pleaded guilty last week to animal cruelty and neglect and is no longer operating what some of her critics claimed was a puppy mill.

Laura Peck and friends will be singing and signing at the Chapel of the Cross Thursday, July 10, at 7 p.m. If you heard their concert last season then you know how much fun it is.

I did have material for last week's column, but had a truly nasty cold Monday and barely got myself packed for the flight Tuesday morning to see my sisters.

The Olathe Town Board vs. John Harold lawsuit concluded Monday evening after the board approved a settlement agreement in a 4-2 vote at its regular board meeting.

Aidan's father Jerry Paider collected pebbles and poured them into a pile at the end of a plastic slide as his 18-month-old child watched and mimicked his moves.

After having to shut its doors on and off for the past several weeks, the Olathe Medical Clinic will start taking appointments again Friday.

By Lisa Huynh Daily Press Writer Published/Last Modified on Thursday, June 5, 2008 4:17 AM MDT OLATHE - In the midst of serious need for farmworker housing, the Olathe farm dormitory will stay open and continue ...

Published/Last Modified on Monday, June 2, 2008 9:15 PM MDT Gas topped off at $4.08 a gallon Monday afternoon in Olathe.

Colorado Gold Distillery is brand new in Cedaredge. The distillery has been open a mere two months, but founders Tom Cooper and Doug Tuttle say they've already made an impact on the spirit world.

Montrose County officials have denied a permit for septage disposal near Olathe, according to The Montrose Daily Press .

The Montrose Education Foundation is awarding Roberto Cordova and Jack Pixler with the Montrose High School 2008 Distinguished Alumni award during ceremonies today.

Mountains help disrupt tornados from gaining strength, and less moisture in the air reduces their frequency, but Colorado's high country is not impervious to tornados.

New restaurant opens in Eagle, new eatery's coming to Edwards, Avon, this summer Well-known New York designer Peter Guzy of Asfour Guzy Architects is designing the interior of Avondale, a new restaurant in The ...

“We need to look at community needs of the county at-large”

Citizen concerns regarding use of a county vehicle to shuttle employees between county offices prompted the Board of County Commissioners to schedule a public work session on transportation concerns. via Ouray County Plaindealer

“And you have 30 seconds to tell what your platform is.”

When Brenda Baecker of Montrose was crowned Mrs. Colorado International in Loveland last month, she knew it wasn't just a beauty contest, but a chance to spread her message. via The Daily Sentinel

“Now, there's a limit to how much candy you can give away”

On my way to Westfalen Hof , I decided to make a quick detour into Georgetown to visit a couple of my favorite, uniquely Colorado businesses. via Westword

“The guys really worked hard in all of March to take care of those calls.”

March is usually a busy month for the Montrose Fire Protection District, but this March was an exception: it was the busiest ever. via Montrose Daily Press

“People work three or four jobs and during the last three years, my associate and I have been everywhere from Durango to Craig. It is an issue in every one of those areas. If we could provide housing, we could sell any and all we provide.”

' Colorado Rural Development Council President/CEO Clarke Becker presented his organizations plans to create a report card on the status of rural Colorado communities. via The Telluride Watch