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TOP STORIES [http://www.lamarledger.com/lamar-news] Granada resident Christopher Pizarro dies in crash - 08/29/2014 05:27 PM MDT Chief Marshall Cook investigation closed - 08/28/2014 02:05 PM MDT Lamar native Megan Claybrook to study overseas - 08/28/2014 01:48 PM MDT Tuesday floods cripple Lamar - 08/28/2014 01:39 PM MDT Lamar police reports -- Aug. 22 to 24, 2014 - 08/28/2014 01:31 PM MDT ( Courtesy Photo ) Volunteer news Lamar Fire Department wants new members No experience required 08/28/2014 11:53 AM MDT The Lamar Fire Department has openings for dedicated volunteers who want to serve the community.Currently, the department has seven full-time staff members, 13 firefighters, and 11 people who respond on EMS calls. Full Story IN OTHER NEWS Lamar cleans up after flooding; new storm likely this afternoon - 08/28/2014 11:05 AM MDT Torrential rains cause widespread street flooding throughout Lamar - 08/27/2014 09:31 AM MDT Southern Colorado to have new VA clinic - 08/21/2014 10:15 AM MDT OPINION Your Health Decisions Well, here I am again; staring at a blank computer screen, picking out old ideas for columns and throwing them away. Full Story SPORTS ( John Leyba, The Denver Post ) broncos Broncos' reserves whip Cowboys in final preseason game of 2014 In what was a final audition for so many players, the Broncos' reserves handily beat the Cowboys' benchwarmers, 27-3, in a preseason game at the palatial AT&T Stadium. Next up for Denver: roster cuts. Full Story HOLLY NEWS Holly News Holly School District preps for start of school year Holly School has announced the opening of school for the 2014-2015 school year. Teachers report for testing and inservice on Mon. Full Story ATHLETICS MORE ATHLETICS HEADLINES Broncos' reserves whip Cowboys in final preseason game of 2014 Peyton Manning fined for taunting Texans safety D.J. Swearinger Schedule changes this weekend for Lamar fall sports MOST RECENT ( Courtesy Photo ) Volunteer news Lamar Fire Department wants new members No experience required 08/28/2014 11:53 AM MDT The Lamar Fire Department has openings for dedicated volunteers who want to serve the community.Currently, the department has seven full-time staff members, 13 firefighters, and 11 people who respond on EMS calls. Full Story Lamar cleans up after flooding; new storm likely this afternoon 08/28/2014 11:05 AM MDT - The morning after an epic rainstorm left up to 18 inches of water on city roads Tuesday, residents will find cleared streets and safe passage Wednesday. Full Story Torrential rains cause widespread street flooding throughout Lamar 08/27/2014 09:31 AM MDT - Torrential rains this afternoon caused widespread street flooding throughout Lamar. The rains began about 4 p.m. and picked up in intensity around 5 p.m., reducing visibility, flooding streets and making driving nearly impossible. Throughout the city, cars were seen stalled in flooded intersections. Full Story Southern Colorado to have new VA clinic 08/21/2014 10:15 AM MDT - Veterans in Southern Colorado received some good news last week. A new Veterans Affairs medical clinic in Lamar is slated to open this fall. Full Story Former KVAY News Director Chris Frost has been hired as new editor of the Lamar Ledger. 08/19/2014 09:07 AM MDT - Former KVAY News Director Chris Frost has been hired as new editor of the Lamar Ledger. Full Story CSP investigating single fatality motorcycle crash 08/15/2014 08:01 AM MDT - The Colorado State Patrol is investigating a single-vehicle crash that resulted in a single fatality. Full Story CSP investigating serious injury incident 08/13/2014 10:05 AM MDT - The Colorado State Patrol is currently investigating a serious bodily injury traffic incident that occurred on westbound US Highway 50 Mile Marker 374. Full Story Police: Utah suspect swallows stolen ring OREM, Utah (AP) — Two people were arrested on suspicion of felony theft after police said one of them swallowed a stolen ring in an attempt to hide it. Full Story Fairbanks spent $7k defending mayor's $37.50 fine Fairbanks spent $7k defending mayor's $37.50 fine Motorcyclist brags to cops he hit 185 mph in chase (Paul A. Hebert/Paul A. Hebert/Invision/AP) Kanye, Juanes enliven LA's Made in America fest LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles' first Budweiser Made in America music festival reflected the city's diversity with a lineup that included rap, rock, punk, blues and Latin music. Full Story Bad weather shuts down concerts, delays flights Placido Domingo closing act at London festival Islamic State group becomes target of Arab satire (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images) President Obama's tan suit becomes Internet sensation Obama discusses Syria, Iraq and Ukraine, wearing a suit no one expected. Joan Rivers' daughter remains hopeful about mother's recovery First photo from Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union's wedding Celebrity chef Todd English charged with intoxicated driving The Bottom Line Celebrities Culture Oddities Comedy Good News Comics Games Advice Polls Blogs ‹ › Privacy Policy | Terms of Use | MNG Corporate Site Map | Copyright