Local Newscasts

Aspen Public Radio broadcasts live local and regional news throughout the daily broadcast of Morning Edition, exploring topics and issues which affect the lives and interests of those who live, work, and play here in the Roaring Fork Valley. Below you can find a compilation of each morning’s newscasts presented as a single file, which is generally posted daily by 10 a.m. You can also subscribe to the “Aspen Public Radio Newscast” as a podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher.

Friday, August 15

Aspen Public Radio | By Aspen Public Radio Staff

Published August 15, 2025 at 10:21 AM MDT

On today's newscast: On today's newscast: Crews were able to gain ground on the Lee Fire burning near Meeker and north Rifle but evacuations remained in place Friday morning, Pitkin County is seeking a $340 million airport bond amid uncertain grants, Garfield County Libraries' leadership is criticizing the county's decision to postpone filling a vacant library board seat, and more.

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