Watkins
Coverage of Watkins in the Nexus archive.
- Fire with unknown cause breaks out near Watkins
A fire with an unknown cause broke out near the town of Watkins. Emergency crews are responding to the incident.
- Colorado State Patrol cruiser struck by suspected drunk driver on I-70; trooper sent to hospital
A Colorado State Patrol trooper was hospitalized after his cruiser was struck by a Jeep during a traffic stop on Interstate 70. The incident involved a 47-year-old woman suspected of driving under the influence and a 44-year-old woman driving without a license, both facing charges. All three individuals involved were hospitalized but later released.
- Colorado State Patrol cruiser struck by suspected drunk driver on I-70; trooper sent to hospital
A Colorado State Patrol trooper was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries after being struck by a Jeep during a traffic stop on Interstate 70 near Watkins. The incident involved a vehicle that failed to yield to an emergency vehicle and a 47-year-old woman suspected of driving under the influence. Three people, including the trooper, were hospitalized but later released.
- Grisly details emerge over fate of California Army vet who confronted tenant that kept covering security cameras
A California Army veteran confronted a tenant who repeatedly covered security cameras. Prosecutors stated that Watkins refused to disclose the location of Gillet’s remains unless offered a plea deal.