Cardenas wins Morrill County sheriff primary; Metz, Erdman lead commissioner race

Milo Cardenas won the Republican primary for sheriff, while Jeff Metz and Steve Erdman led the county commissioner at-large race.

May 13, 2026Updated: May 13, 2026
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Gordon man facing multiple counts of child sexual assault reaches plea agreement

A 45-year-old Gordon man has reached a plea agreement after being charged with multiple counts of child sexual assault.

Man hiking America forced to detour around South Fork Fire

Man hiking America forced to detour around South Fork Fire

South Fork Fire grows to more than 23,100 acres, 5% contained

The South Fork Fire burning near Crawford has grown to 23,112 acres and is now 5% contained, according to the Rocky Mountain Complex Incident Management Team 2 (RMCIMT2), which took control Thursday morning.

Wildfire near Crawford grows to more than 23,000 acres, prompting evacuations

A fast-moving wildfire burning near Crawford has grown to more than 23,000 acres, according to the latest perimeter data submitted to the National Interagency Fire Center.