About this episode

The episode discusses the death of a firefighter pilot, political loyalty pledges from a gubernatorial candidate, and the potential abandonment of a small town in Prowers County.

What we're learning about the death of a firefighter pilot outside Ouray. - The Republican candidate for governor is looking for signed loyalty pledges. - A small town in Prowers County could soon be declared abandoned. Episode Credits Produced by Kyle Clark, Mallory Harris and Marilyn Moore Reporting by Marshall Zellinger, Marc Sallinger, Angeline McCall, Spencer Soicher and Evan Kruegel Editing and mixing by Geoff Sawtell Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, X, Threads, and Blueksy You can email us anytime at next@9news.com or text us at (303) 871-1491

People in this episode

Host: Kyle Clark

Topics covered

• firefighter death
• political loyalty
• abandoned towns
• local news
• Colorado news

Keywords

• firefighter
• pilot
• governor
• loyalty pledges
• abandoned town
• Ouray
• Prowers County
• Colorado news

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Ouray, Prowers County

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