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Highway 50 fully re-opened at milepost 231

Highway 50 is now fully re-opened after a rockslide blocked both directions
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According to the Colorado State Patrol, Highway 50 is now fully re-opened at milepost 231 east of Salida after a rockslide blocked both directions. There were no injuries and no cars were hit by the rockslide.

'The Smoke Alarm Definitely Saved Her Life'

After a fast-moving fire destroyed a home in Manitou Springs and forced evacuations, the fire chief says one thing made all the difference: a working smoke detector. The segment has dramatic viewer video of the flames and the chief's powerful reminder to check your smoke alarms.

'The Smoke Alarm Definitely Saved Her Life'

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