RBC — Accidents with property damage and an ambulance call were a few of the incidents that kept Rio Blanco County sheriff’s officers busy during the last week.
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“Excessive force” lawsuit was filed against officer in 2003
MEEKER (AP) — A police officer who shot and killed a man while responding to a report of a domestic disturbance was once named in an excessive force lawsuit that was settled, The Daily Sentinel reported.
Task force will educate public on community needs
MEEKER — A second meeting to discuss the needs of the community was held April 2 and a decision was made to form a task force.
BMS wrestlers end season
MEEKER — Seven middle school wrestling teams competed in the final tournament of the season last Saturday in Meeker.
Brenton earns all-American status
RANGELY — Former Rangely High School graduate Jason Brenton, currently a sophomore at Western State College in Gunnison, recently earned all-American honors by finishing eighth in the NCAA Division II national track and field meet in Mankato, Minn., March 14-15.
Cowboys drop twin bill at Vernal
MEEKER — The Meeker Cowboy baseball team opened their season last Saturday in Vernal.
Peewee wrestlers open season in Hayden
MEEKER — Twenty-seven peewee wrestlers from Meeker competed in the Hayden tournament last Saturday. The young Cowboys placed 16 in the top four and will compete in Rifle this Saturday. Jake Rowland and T.J. Shelton both won individual titles in their weight classes. James Amick, Caleb Bradford, Tristin Pelloni, Jesus[Read More…]
Rangely Club peewee wrestlers start season
RANGELY – The Rangely Wrestling Club started the season at its first tournament last weekend in Hayden.
Police Blotter: April 3, 2008
Activity for March 21-March 27, 2008 Key: CSP-Colorado State Patrol RBSO-Rio Blanco County Sheriff MPD-Meeker Police Department MVFR-Meeker Volunteer Fire and Rescue RAMB-Rangely Ambulance RFD-Rangely Fire Department RPD-Rangely Police Department WREA-White River Electric Association March 21 MPD-12:11 a.m.-911 hang-up call from 908 Market St., Meeker MPD-12:13 a.m.-Citizen assist at 223[Read More…]
RHS Panther wrestlers end season with annual banquet
RANGELY — The Rangely Panther high school wrestling team ended its 2007-08 season last Wednesday evening. About 75 people were present for a great Mexican dinner prepared by the parents of the team.
Panthers drown Pirates 7-0
RANGELY — The Rangely Panthers soccer team gave the visiting Olathe Pirates an April Fool’s surprise at Yaeger Field beating them 7-0. The win came after a 3-0 loss to Vail Mountain in Vail last Thursday when the Panthers were outshot 22 to 8. They took it out on Olathe[Read More…]
Cowboys compete at Panther Invitational
MEEKER — The weather finally allowed hosting schools to put on a track meet last Saturday and the Meeker track teams traveled to Rangely to take part in the Panther Invitational.



