Frisco News

SUMMIT COUNTY, Colorado - New types of weeds, including the dreaded tamarisk, have been sprouting in the area, but the county's weed eradication program is holding its own.

Although the local branch of the state workforce office has more job openings posted now than in recent months, the picture is still grim compared to previous years, staffers at the Frisco office said Monday.

What a weekend and what great celebrations. With what is being called the largest 4th of July celebration in Frisco's history, it's time to announce the winners of the 2009 Frisco Parade and Kid's Fishing Derby.

When Dan Bellina issues a command to his dog, Merlin, the black German shepherd gives a little whinny and obeys immediately with an excited bounce.

Just like Horace Greeley's exhortation of manifest destiny, part of Main Street's future lies in a series of new buildings at the west end of town.

A whopping 47,524 vehicles passed through Eisenhower Tunnel on Friday - a top-5 record - as a plenitude of visitors made Summit County their Independence Day destination.

About 2,000 fireworks will boom, crackle, surge and scream above Dillon Reservoir tonight in Summit County's largest Fourth of July display.

Musicians accepted into the National Repertory Orchestra want to move people with their music, and most aim for positions with symphonies to reach audiences.

The Colorado Municipal League's Towns Make It Possible campaign is designed to help municipalities raise community awareness about the value of municipal government.

I went over to Frisco for their barbecue event. It was very well attended even with the weather - more than 10,000 folks.

Two walkers from Breckenridge cross the finish line on the second day of the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer in Breckenridge.

The Town of Frisco is seeking a Frisco resident to fill a vacancy on the Planning Commission.

Interstate 70 traffic volume through Colorado's Eisenhower Tunnel is trending slightly above average - despite the economic recession - as the peak season of July and August nears.

Folks attending Tuesday's Cafe Scientifique talk may learn to noticeably reduce home-energy costs without having to purchase alternative energy equipment.

The Great Outdoors Colorado Board has awarded $200,000 in Lottery funds to Summit County for the Summit TURF Project to help construct the county's first artificial turf fields at the high school.

There's a new addition to the recpath that runs alongside the Dillon Dam Road: Six sets of metal poles planted along its length.

Lake Dillon Fire-Rescue Lt. Kevin Skaer lifts a heavy bag while undergoing physical training with his SCBA equipment recently at Station 2 in Frisco.

It is not often that an Italian style restaurant really impresses me. I think that we all consider ourselves as at least somewhat expert when it comes to critiquing Italian food.

The Copper Frisco Environmental Fund is pleased to announce its 2009 grant recipients.

Those in Summit County with ties back East may recognize a familiar icon as they peruse Main St.