Summit Public Radio & TV

08/04/2026

Whoa! A smoky day in store for The Summit along with EXTREME fire conditions.

Colorado is under a statewide Air Quality Health Advisory for Wildfire Smoke through 9:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 5.

Moderate to heavy smoke from out-of-state wildfires may affect communities across the state.

07/13/2026

From our friends at KUNC. 🚨

Two additional wildfires broke out Sunday in Routt County.

Stay in the know:

https://www.kunc.org/news/2026-07-13/two-wildfires-in-routt-county-add-to-colorados-growing-number-of-active-fires

KUNC 91.5fm

One of those fires, nicknamed the Green Ridge Fire, has burned 44 acres so far, and there are currently evacuations in place.

07/02/2026

Fireworks are a no-go in many Colorado towns, and for good reason. 🎆🚫

Here in Summit County, anything that can spark a flame — including campfires, charcoal grills, sparklers and smoking outdoors — is prohibited due to fire risk.🔥

Learn more about firework shows here:

Discover the communities celebrating, but note the canceled events due to wildfire risks.

06/29/2026

SCAlert - Drift Smoke from a wildfire burning in Lake County has entered the Summit County area and may be visible this evening and following days. Please do not call 911 unless you see a defined column of smoke originating from a single point of origin and / or can confirm you see flames.

Sign up for Summit County Alerts here:

The Office of Emergency Management and 911 Dispatch use Summit County Alert to send emergency notifications by phone, email and text to keep community members informed of emergency events.

06/28/2026

We know many of you rely on free over-the-air television and radio for local updates, weather, emergency info, and public media.

As we continue work to get the power restored at the Baldy transmission site, we're sharing some important information with you from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.

A smoke advisory is in effect for much of western and central Colorado, including Summit County, through Monday morning. Areas near and downwind of large fires in southwestern Colorado and southeastern Utah could have periods of moderate to heavy smoke.

If smoke is thick in your neighborhood, you may want to remain indoors, per the CDPHE. They recommend limiting outdoor activity and staying indoors when possible, especially for individuals with heart disease, respiratory illness, young children, and older adults.

For the latest Colorado statewide air quality conditions, forecasts, and advisories, visit: https://www.colorado.gov/airquality/colorado_summary.aspx

06/24/2026

Today is a pretty smoky one in Summit County. The dry spell, low humidity, and high winds will additionally contribute to Stage 2 fire restrictions going into effect at 12:01am Friday, June 26.

Per Summit County, here's what that means:
NO fires, bonfires, operating chainsaws, charcoal grills, chimenea portable outdoor fireplaces, fire pits, fireworks, shooting, sky lanterns, tiki torches, burning trash, welding, and torches.
The shooting range is CLOSED.

Prohibitions are also in place for private residences.

Learn more at the link in the comments:👇

05/25/2026

Today, we pause to honor and remember the brave individuals who gave their lives in service to our country.

Because of them, we continue to value community, connection, and the freedoms we share.

We wish you peace, gratitude, and remembrance for those who gave everything this Memorial Day. 🇺🇸

05/05/2026

Happy Cinco de Mayo, Summit County!

❄️ We love a good spring snow around here, and we need every drop of precipitation. Some areas have already seen around 6 inches of snow, and this winter-spring storm is continuing to move through today.

Please plan ahead if you are headed out to celebrate.

⚠️ The National Weather Service Winter Storm Warning remains in effect through 3:00pm Wednesday, with total snow accumulations of 6–18 inches possible. The heaviest snow is favored along and north of I-70.

Heavy snow may accumulate on trees and power lines, which could lead to broken branches, power outages, and difficult travel conditions. Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning commutes may be especially impacted.

NWS Tip: Use extra caution if you need to travel, and keep emergency supplies in your vehicle, including a flashlight, food, and water.

04/01/2026

Women of SPRTV: Carrie Benefiel 🔦

New on the blog: Say hi to Carrie Benefiel, SPRTV Board Member, weekend morning DJ on Krystal 93, and marketing consultant.

Carrie joined the SPRTV Board because, "It’s incredibly rare and special to see people dedicate themselves so deeply to keeping an essential service going for years and years."

She also emphasizes something many people forget: you would be surprised how many households still rely on free, over-the-air radio and TV.

Read the blog for Carrie’s full spotlight, her “why,” and a few Summit snapshots at the link in the comments!