Adam Jankowski
Public Safety Correspondent
Adam Jankowski is a dedicated public safety journalist who started his career on the overnight crime desk. He developed a reputation for accuracy and speed, providing the first reports on many of the city's major incidents over the last decade. Before joining the Tribune, he was the lead crime reporter for City News Service. Adam prioritizes clarity and factual precision, ensuring residents receive the information they need without sensationalism. His detailed court reporting demystifies the local justice system for readers.
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La Voz de Summit News Archive Faces Preservation Hurdles
The silent pages of the 'La Voz de Summit' archive hold untold stories, yet their physical form keeps them largely out of reach.
Jun 27, 2026 · 2 min read
Colorado Governor Primary Poll: Weiser Leads Bennet by 7 Points
Just weeks after U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet held a six-point lead, a new Coloradoan poll shows Phil Weiser now ahead 41% to 34% in the Colorado Democratic gubernatorial primary. This direct reversal mar
Jun 24, 2026 · 2 min read
Summit County Enforces Stage 1 Fire Restrictions, Banning Open Fires
If Stage 2 fire restrictions are implemented in Summit County starting June 26, even using a charcoal grill or chainsaw will be illegal.
Jun 24, 2026 · 2 min read
Trump tax cuts reduce Colorado budget by $1 billion
Colorado's state budget lost $1 billion last fiscal year, a direct result of the Trump tax cut law, according to Steamboatpilot .
Jun 23, 2026 · 2 min read
La Voz de Summit Explores 2026's Digital Frontier and Data Exchange
At the 'La voz de Summit' in Miami, Google announced a $50 million investment in 'community connectivity hubs' across five Latin American countries.
Jun 20, 2026 · 3 min read
Colorado Senate primary: Hickenlooper leads Gonzales in new polls
U.S. Sen. John Hickenlooper leads progressive challenger State Sen. Julie Gonzales by seven points, 41% to 34%, in the June 30 Democratic primary, according to a poll released June 8 by The Coloradoan
Jun 14, 2026 · 3 min read
Drought-Tolerant Wildflowers Boost Seed Banks by 263% Belowground
California's native wildflowers increased their underground seed banks by up to 263 percent during recent droughts, according to UCDavis and ScienceDaily .
Jun 13, 2026 · 3 min read
Northern Water's $2.7B Project Faces Participant Withdrawals and Rising Costs
The town of Erie voted 4-2 to commit $2.
Jun 10, 2026 · 2 min read
Colorado sends 2026 primary election ballots to voters
In Maryland, state election officials issued replacement ballots to voters who requested them before May 14, 2026, due to a ballot style error, according to the Maryland Association of Counties.
Jun 8, 2026 · 3 min read
Summit High Tigers Hire New Football Coach
In a surprising twist for high school sports news, two distinct 'Summit High' schools, one in New Jersey and another in a mountain town, simultaneously announced new head football coaches this week.
Jun 6, 2026 · 2 min read
Colorado Governor Signs Bill Extending Health Insurance Subsidies
Colorado Governor Jared Polis signed a bill injecting $140 million into health insurance subsidies, yet only 6,700 low-income immigrants will benefit from one key program, OmniSalud, for 2026, accordi
Jun 4, 2026 · 2 min read
Western Colorado Democrats prioritize local issues
Republican incumbent Jeff Hurd, who previously voted for the 'One Big Beautiful Bill Act' that cut Medicaid and SNAP, now faces a dual challenge in Colorado's 3rd Congressional District.
Jun 4, 2026 · 2 min read
Breckenridge to Open New EV Fast-Charging Hub at South Gondola Lot
Breckenridge will dramatically boost its electric vehicle charging capacity with seven new public fast chargers at the South Gondola Lot, funded by an $818,000 state grant.
Jun 2, 2026 · 2 min read
Colorado prepares astronauts for Artemis moon landing
In Colorado's rugged mountains, 25 astronauts have completed a specialized training course.
Jun 2, 2026 · 2 min read
Pedestrian path links South Gondola Garage to Main Street
Towards the end of June, Breckenridge's Wellington Lot will fully close for new pedestrian path construction, permanently eliminating approximately 11 parking spaces, according to SummitDaily .
Jun 2, 2026 · 2 min read
High Country Baking Shares Viral Strawberry Brownie Torte Recipe
Last Tuesday, the small town of Willow Creek ran out of fresh strawberries by noon.
Jun 1, 2026 · 3 min read
La voz de Summit May 29 2026: Essential Services See Major Shifts
The Summit School District Board of Education voted to close Breckenridge Elementary by the start of the 2027 school year, a decision that will reshape the community's educational landscape, according
May 31, 2026 · 2 min read
Colorado schools ban cell phones ahead of 2026 state deadline
Colorado school districts are implementing stricter cell phone policies by July 1, 2024, nearly two years ahead of the state's official deadline for policy publication, according to Summitdaily .
May 31, 2026 · 3 min read
Wilderness Rules and Regulations Explained
On September 3, 1964, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Wilderness Act, protecting millions of acres of American land. This article explains the rules and regulations governing these protected wilderness areas.
May 30, 2026 · 3 min read
Summit High School opens Tiger 9 disc golf course
A new disc golf course at Summit High School, opened in honor of late teacher Rick Karden, bears the name 'Tiger 9' — a reference to the school mascot, not the man it commemorates.
May 30, 2026 · 2 min read