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Man arrested in Sterling in connection to crimes committed in Pueblo County

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STERLING — A man was arrested in Sterling on a warrant from Pueblo County, according to the Pueblo County Sheriff's Office.

The sheriff's office says 65-year-old Kurt Welsh was arrested on seven charges of attempting to influence a public servant and contributing to the delinquency of a minor.

According to the sheriff's office, detectives investigated this incident for more than a year.

Welsh is in custody in Logan County and is awaiting a transfer to Pueblo County.

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Massive search effort underway in Colorado for 2 missing hunters

For several days, a search effort has been underway for two missing hunters in southern Colorado. According to the Conejos County Sheriff's office, they responded to the Rio De Los Pinos Trailhead to make contact with two people who were reported overdue while elk hunting on Sept. 13.

Massive search effort underway in Colorado for 2 missing hunters

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