Weekend Search and Fundraiser Planned In Case of Missing Fort Morgan Teen

It's been more than 3 months since anyone has seen 17-year-old Kayla Chadwick. A search party will gather Saturday morning at Jensen Onion. Chastity Houser says they're also planning a fundraiser and local residents are encouraged to come out to the event...






TAG: Houser is hoping that local residents will come out to support the search effort even if they don't go out to look for clues in the case. She says volunteers are encouraged to bring atv's or horses so they can cover more area.

Not Guilty in Child Porn Case

KSIR-062912- Logan County man Pleads Not Guilty To Child Porn Charges

A Logan County man entered a "not guilty" plea in Logan County District Court yesterday. Lesley Klinzmann stands accused of a class 3 felony charge for possession or control of Child Pornography. A police investigation showed an IP address linked to Klinzmann had downloaded several child porn files. Klinzmann's defense attorney says there will be no pleas deal, and the case will go to trial.

Brush Cancels Fireworks

KSIR-062912-All Morgan Co Fireworks Cancelled -FM


Sighting concerns about the danger of starting fires, and the lack of resources to fight them, Brush officials have cancelled all 4th of July fireworks displays. Recently Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper issued an executive ban on all open burning and the igniting of private fireworks throughout the state. Morgan County Sheriff Jim Crone left the decision on whether or not individual municipalities would move forward with community displays up to their respective fire chiefs.

Looters Nabbed In Colorado Springs Evacuation Area

KSIR-062912-Looting Suspects Arrested In Colorado Springs Fire Evacuation Area.


Police arrested some looters in neighborhoods evacutated due to the Colorado Springs fire yesterday. 38 year old Belinda Yates and 36-year old Shane Garrett are in custody facing burglary and weapons charges. The pair were also in possession of methamphetamine when they were nabbed. Their first court appearance was earlier today.

Road Closure Saturday

KSIR-062912-Road Closure Saturday - FM


More work on Ft. Morgan's water system is scheduled for tomorrow. The intersection of Railroad Ave and Grant Street will be closed to all traffic most of the day so water main lines and valves can be installed. The water service in the 200 and 300 blocks of Grant Street could be disrupted from 6am til 12 noon. The roads should be reopened by 7pm.

Morgan County REA Completes Power Restoration

KSIR-062912-Morgan Co REA Completes Power Restoration - FM


All of the electric service taken out by the Last Chance Fire has been restored,according to Morgan County REA representatives. Line crews worked 14 - 16 hour days most of the week to get the work done. REA crews were assisted by teams from Highline Electric, Y-W Electric and The City of Ft. Morgan.