Two people were found dead at a crash site south of Boulder Monday morning following an extensive search and rescue operation involving dozens of crews after a plane was last spotted by radar in the Eldorado Springs area Sunday evening.

During a news conference Monday morning, county sheriff officials said they received a report of the possible downed aircraft at 9:42 p.m. on Sunday from the Air Force Rescue Coordination Center.

"At that point in time, rescuers were sent out to try to locate the possible crash site. They've been doing that overnight, and again, they just restarted that effort again just a little while ago," said Boulder County Sheriff's Office spokesman Vinnie Montez earlier in the day.

Boulder County officials will hold a news conference where they'll provide an update at 4 p.m. Watch it in the video below:

The missing plane a private, single-engine fixed-wing aircraft flew out of Longmont Airport, Montez said, though information about where the plane was headed or details about its tail number were not immediately available.

"The area that we're searching right now is everything south of the city of Boulder, west of Highway 93, and all the way west to the Continental Divide," he said, as he urged the public not to fly drones in nearby trailheads.

Montez said a temporary flight restriction would also go into effect for the area as about 30 crews continue their search and rescue operation.

"If anybody does happen to be hiking today, hiking in the back country, the southern part of Boulder County, and the mountain areas, and do come across what looks like the remnants of a flight crash, please let us know by dialing 911 or getting on your satellite phone," Montez said.

At around 10:15 a.m., a MedEvac helicopter and the Civil Air Patrol found the crash site of the missing aircraft north of Eldorado Canyon State Park and south of the Flatirons, deputies said in a news release later Monday. Rescuers reached the crash site at around noon, a spokesperson with the sheriff's office said.

"Two individuals were located deceased, and no survivors were found," deputies said.

Watch Monday's earlier news conference from the Boulder County Sheriff's Office in the video below:

News conference: Boulder County officials searching for possible downed aircraft

The Boulder County Sheriffs Office, in coordination with the National Transportation Safety Board, will be conducting the investigation which will be led by the NTSB, deputies said.

The Boulder County Coroners Office is also conducting an independent investigation to determine the cause and manner of death of the two individuals. Their names will be released following positive identification and notification to family members, deputies said.

Besides the sheriffs office, Boulder County Emergency Services, Rocky Mountain rescue, Boulder Open Space & Mountain Parks Rangers, Colorado Search and Rescue association, medevac, and civil air patrol are all included in the search and rescue operation, Montez said.

Voters in El Paso County should have ballots in their mailboxes by next week Monday, election officials say.

The clerk and recorder mailed about 494,500 ballots this week Monday to active registered voters in the county for the Nov. 3 General Election.

Monday morning marks an exciting moment as ballots will be on their way to eligible voters across El Paso County, El Paso County Clerk and Recorder Steve Schleiker said in a statement. Whether this is your first election or your fiftieth, your voice belongs in the conversation about our communitys future. Our team is honored to help every eligible voter take part.

Related: Colorado voter guide to the 2026 midterm election: Everything you need to know before November

The ballot has 14 statewide measure as well as local issues. Voters are encouraged to use the Colorado General Assembly Ballot Information Booklet and the El Paso County TABOR Notice that were mailed this month. Voters can return their ballot by mail, at a drop boxes or in person at a Voter Service and Polling Center.

Voters are encouraged to return their ballots early. Adequate postage on envelopes is needed for those returning ballots through the U.S. Postal Service. The clerk's office recommends to not return ballots by mail after Oct. 26.

All ballots must be returned to the Clerk and Recorder's Office by 7 p.m. on Election Day to be counted.

A list of the 44, 24-hour drop box locations and Voter Service and Polling Centers can be found online.

If you don't receive a ballot by Monday, Oct. 12, you can contact the Elections Department at 791-575-VOTE (8683). The status of mail ballots can be tracked through BallotTrax.

___

____

Watch KOAA News5 on your time, anytime with our free streaming app available for your Roku, FireTV, AppleTV and Android TV. Just search KOAA News5, download and start watching.

A proposed Buc-ee's has caused high tensions in the Tri-Lakes region, but last week, a civility meeting aimed to bring a divided community together.

Alexandra Hudson served as the event's civility expert.

The Soul of Civility

author guided about two dozen people inside the Tri-Lakes Chamber of Commerce through conversations on civil discourse and small group sessions, something she does all around the country.

We are going to disagree," Hudson said. "But we can disagree in a way that brings out the best in us and doesnt need to destroy us.

News5 reporter Meghan Glova has more on what this civility meeting accomplished in the video below:

Tri-Lakes civility meeting aims to heal community divisions fueled by contentious Buc-ees debate

During small group sessions, attendees were given prompts to talk through with fellow neighbors including what they love about their community. For Palmer Lake resident Wesley Trimble, the hope was to learn how to best engage with people in times of controversy.

My wife and I are really interested in building better relationships and better community in Palmer Lake," Trimble said. "We've been around for more than a decade and have seen lots of change in that period."

Buc-ee's has been a contentious topic in the Tri-Lakes region for almost two years now. Shana Ball served on the Palmer Lake Board of Trustees, but a vote she made in Buc-ee's favor prompted voters to recall her last year. While attending Tuesday's civility meeting, Ball told News5 "there's got to be a better way."

I still love my community and that division was so hard," Ball said. "Im here to figure out how to heal my community, even though I was recalled.

Monument resident Marilyn Holder says she has friends on both sides of the Buc-ee's issue and acknowledges it has been a divisive year.

"A lot of it really changes relationships and friendships and I don't know if they'll recover," Holder said. "That's the hope with this kind of work, that that doesn't have to be the story."

Holder says "we have more in common than we do not," something many at the event were able to agree on.

Email Senior Reporter Meghan Glova at

meghan.glova@koaa.com

.Follow

Meghan Glova KOAA

on Facebook.

Todays Forecast:

Above average temperatures will continue today with highs eventually reaching the 70s and 80s. A high-pressure system is in place and will keep us feeling nice and calm. An isolated shower or two is possible for the mountains, but most of our area will remain sunny.

Colorado Springs forecast: High: 82; Low: 53.

Colorado Springs will start the day with temperatures in the 50s. We are tracking completely clear conditions today, so this will help temperatures to get into the lower 80s. Highs are about 10 degrees above average for this time of year. Temperatures overnight and into Tuesday morning will be in the 50s.

Pueblo forecast: High: 83; Low: 52.

Pueblo will have nice and calm conditions today which is perfect for getting outside. These conditions will last over the next few days. Afternoon highs will get into the lower 80s.

Canon City forecast: High: 84; Low: 56.

Canon City will start the day with temperatures in the 50s. With plenty of sunshine, these temperatures will warm quickly. By the time we get into the afternoon, those highs will be in the mid-80s.

Woodland Park forecast: High: 74; Low: 47.

Woodland Park will have temperatures in the 40s, but will eventually warm into the mid-70s. We have plenty of sunshine in store for today. Just a few clouds possible towards the afternoon.

Tri-Lakes forecast: High: 70s & 80s; Low: 50s.

Monument and the surrounding area will start the day with lows in the 50s. Once the sun rises, temperatures will warm quickly. Highs will be on the warmer side, eventually getting into the 70s and 80s.

Plains forecast: High: 80s; Low: 50s.

The eastern plains will have temperatures this morning in the 50s. Some of the warmest temperatures will be located along highway 50. These conditions will last over the next several days.

Walsenburg and Trinidad forecast: High: 80/82; Low: 53/51.

The southern I-25 corridor will have temperatures this morning in the lower 50s. We will have plenty of sunshine today and throughout the next several days. Afternoon highs will be in the lower 80s.

Mountains forecast: High: 70s; Low: 40s.

The mountains will have a few isolated showers and clouds today. Afternoon highs are still on the warmer side making it into the 70s.

Extended outlook forecast:

Looking ahead, there's not much change in our forecast. Afternoon highs will be in the 70s and 80s throughout the week. We are continuing with the above average temperatures.

There is a chance for some cooler temperatures early next week. A trough will be moving in from the Pacific Northwest. Winds may also be a bit gusty around this time.

____

Curious about the First Alert 5 Weather Storm Impact Scale? Check out our cheatsheet explainer.

Watch KOAA News5 on your time, anytime with our free streaming app available for your Roku, FireTV, AppleTV and Android TV. Just search KOAA News5, download and start watching.

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) Once the San Francisco 49ers got going on offense, Brock Purdy and crew once again couldn't be stopped.

Brock Purdy threw two touchdown passes and Christian McCaffrey ran for a score as the 49ers scored touchdowns on three straight second-half possessions to beat the Denver Broncos 24-14 on Sunday to remain undefeated.

Both offenses struggled to generate offense on a hot day in the Bay Area, but the 49ers (4-0) took advantage of a fumbled punt return by Marvin Mims Jr. to set up a short touchdown drive in the third quarter that gave them the lead for good.

San Francisco had been held to three points on seven possessions before the takeaway that set the stage for three straight touchdowns as the Niners took advantage of injuries that knocked out both of Denver's starting cornerbacks, including two-time All Pro Patrick Surtain II.

We wanted to break through whatever that was and just be ourselves, Purdy said. I'm glad we could get some momentum going in the second half. That's why it's a four-quarter game.

Purdy capped the 28-yard drive with a 1-yard touchdown pass to Deebo Samuel that made it 10-3 late in the third quarter. He then engineered a 74-yard drive that McCaffrey finished with a 1-yard run to extend the lead to 17-6 midway through the fourth after the Broncos (2-2) had settled for a field goal on fourth-and-2.

Bo Nix, who has thrived in late-game comeback situations, tried to mount another for Denver with his 13-yard touchdown pass to Jaylen Waddle cutting the Niners' lead to 17-14 with a 2-point conversion with 4:05 to play.

But the 49ers sealed the win when Kittle took a screen pass behind the line of scrimmage and outraced former teammate Talanoa Hufanga for a 56-yard touchdown with 2:15 to go.

Any time you see green grass, I think I ran the entire time with a smile on my face, said Kittle, who'll turn 33 on Friday. Always outrunning younger, old teammates is always a good time, especially when theyre (27).

Purdy finished 19 of 30 for 218 yards and avoided taking a sack for a fourth straight game and had no turnovers.

Nix struggled to push the ball downfield most of the game with Denver's running game unable to loosen up the defense. He finished 25 of 42 for 214 yards and one touchdown.

We just didnt have enough offense to get a lead and then go beyond that, coach Sean Payton said. We just didnt have enough answers to get past that and get a lead.

The 49ers came in scoring touchdowns on nearly half of their possessions, but struggled to move the ball against Denver's stout defense. They punted on two of their first three possessions with Purdy getting stopped on a fourth-down sneak on the other.

San Francisco got on the board with a 24-yard field goal to tie it late in the first half, but had a chance to take the lead thwarted when a field goal was blocked on the final play of the first half to keep the game tied at 3.

I think we had plays to be made," Nix said. I think as a team there were plays out there for us that needed to be made.

Injuries

Broncos: Surtain (ankle), CB Riley Moss (ribs) and WR Pat Bryant (ankle) all left with injuries and didn't return. Payton had no immediate word on the extent of the injuries.

49ers: FB Kyle Juszczyk left with a sprained knee injury after being hit by Jahdae Barron and didn't return. ... S Marques Sigle (ankle) and CB Upton Stout (shoulder) also left. Shanahan had no immediate word on the extent of the injuries.

Up next

Broncos: Visit the Los Angeles Chargers next Sunday.

49ers: Visit Seattle next Sunday.

Before you talk yourself out of applying for a college scholarship, Aliya and Sawyer Newell have a message: "give yourself a chance."

Both students received the Daniels Scholarship, a four-year program that can help cover college expenses and provides support beyond paying the bills. Neither expected to be selected.

With applications open through Oct. 15 at 4 p.m. Mountain Time, here is what students and families need to know.

What is the Daniels Scholarship?

Josh Green, senior vice president of the scholarship program at the Daniels Fund, said the organization aims to select about 200 students each year.

Watch Jaylen Lee's video report below: Daniels Scholarship applications open: Who qualifies and why local students say to apply

The scholarship helps pay for tuition, housing, meals, books and other educational expenses. At partner schools, including UCCS, Colorado College and CSU Pueblo, funding from the Daniels Fund and the institution combines to cover up to the full cost of attendance.

Recipients can attend other accredited colleges and universities in the United States, but funding varies. At non-partner schools outside Colorado, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming, students can receive up to $25,000 per year. At non-partner schools within those states, the maximum is $7,500 per year.

Green said each scholar also has a scholar success officer who helps them navigate college and connect with opportunities such as internships.

Who can apply?

Applicants must:

Be graduating high school seniors residing in Colorado, New Mexico, Utah or Wyoming. Be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Have an unweighted GPA of at least 3.0. Have an ACT score of at least 18 in each category, or SAT scores of at least 490 in both math and reading and writing. Meet financial requirements: household adjusted gross income of $100,000 or less on the 2025 tax return claiming the applicant as a dependent, with $10,000 more allowed for each additional dependent. Other assets are also reviewed.

Green said selection goes beyond grades and school activities. Working through high school or caring for a loved one can also help tell an applicant's story.

Every kid has a unique story, Green said.

Why take the chance?

Aliya, now a pre-med student at UCCS, planned to start at community college to keep costs down. She did not apply to a university until she advanced to the scholarship's second round.

My counselor made me do it and I was like, I'm wasting my time, she said. Like I said, small town kids like me don't get big opportunities like that.

Helping care for her father, who is paralyzed from the neck down, inspired her interest in medicine. This summer, the scholarship program connected her with an internship at Craig Hospital, where her father received rehabilitation.

I always wanted to go back there and work and give back, she said.

For Newell, a Colorado College student studying business and competing on the swim team, the scholarship eased the pressure of paying for school.

Before college, I would have had to take out a loan, Newell said.

Instead, he said, he could focus on his education and train for the swim team without the same financial worry.

Give yourself a chance because maybe someone sees something in you that you don't, Newell said.

How to apply

Start with the online application, which asks about your grades, finances and background. Students who advance complete additional steps, including essays and interviews. Green said the new class is typically announced in late March.

He encouraged students to apply early rather than risk technical problems at the deadline.

Review the full requirements and apply through the Daniels Fund website. Applications close Oct. 15 at 4 p.m. Mountain Time.

A town of about 3,000 people doesn't typically get a lot of attention leading up to a midterm election, but when nearly the entire town's government is on the ballot, it's bound to get a good look.

Palmer Lake, a small community in northern El Paso County, is electing a mayor and five of its six trustees. The town has faced numerous challenges between board members recalled, a mayor and other trustees resigning and town employees leaving their jobs.

If there's one thing the 10 candidates who participated in a forum Sunday night agree on, the town needs to get back to civility and listening to the concerns of constituents.

"I think the focus on civility points out the fact that we've been through a rough patch," said Rich Wilcox, who said he's lived in the community for decades. "It's a great small town. I call it a Friday night lights community. Everybody steps up for each other. Everybody's always been neighbors."

A proposed Buc-ees travel center created a lot of division in the small community. The business sought annexation into the town of Palmer Lake. It caused voters to then put a ballot initiative to voters requiring all annexations to go to a vote of the people and two trustees were recalled out of office.

Buc-ees withdrew its annexation application and is now in the process of gaining approval to build in El Paso County.

"I just know it's pitted people against each other who weren't necessarily against each other ever," Wilcox said.

The forum, organized by the Tri Lakes Chamber of Commerce, gave candidates an opportunity to talk about their vision if they're elected to office. They spoke about how the town should handle Buc-ees if it does get approved.

"We need leadership that's willing to make tough decisions," Ed Gonzalez, a voter in Palmer Lake, said. "I was encouraged to hear that so many of the candidates talked about the need to increase revenue."

Candidates spoke about the town's ongoing budget challenges, with concerns the town doesn't have enough money to sustain itself.

"What's critical is businesses that sell things to consumers that will raise sales tax revenue for the town," Paul Olivier, a voter and former Mayor of Palmer Lake, said. "All the other revenue from buildings, houses, things like that, that doesn't bring in the type of revenue that are needed to be able to make improvements."

The full forum will be posted to the Tri Lakes Chamber of Commerce website and social media.

Kent Hutson and Atis Jurka are running for mayor. There are 10 candidates seeking five spots on the board of trustees. The two top vote-getters will serve four year terms and the remaining three will serve two year terms.

Candidates who participated in Sunday's forum included Becky Albright, Bill Bass, Tony Beltran, Eric Alan Burton, Kathy Keeley, Karla Kerstner, Roger Moseley and Dennis Stern.

Beth Harris and John Marble did not attend. Marble said he had a challenge at his business.

_____

Watch KOAA News5 on your time, anytime with our free streaming app available for your Roku, FireTV, AppleTV and Android TV. Just search KOAA News5, download and start watching.

Tonight's Forecast:

After a cooler day today, southern Colorado will see a cooler evening ahead as well with lows expected to be in the lows 50s for many. A breeze sticks around into tonight as well with pretty minimal cloud cover ahead too.

Colorado Springs forecast: Low: 50; High: 81;

The Pikes Peak Region will continue to see minimal cloud cover with lows in the 50s for most. A light breeze continues with gusts between 10 or 15 MPH. Looking into next week, don't expect much change as temperatures rebound and things continue to stay calm with sunshine and dry time.

Pueblo forecast: Low: 50; High: 83;

50s are expected overnight tonight in Pueblo with minimal cloud cover. A high pressure ridge continues to build and will make temperatures rebound to be back above averages. That sets up Pueblo to see upper 70s and 80s for most of the week. Expect plenty of sunshine and dry time.

Canon City forecast: Low: 50; High: 83;

Similar overnight lows in the 50s are expect across the area. Next week will stay calm and won't change much in terms of our forecast. 80s and upper 70s return in the forecast with a light breeze, dry time and sunshine ahead.

Woodland Park forecast: Low: 47; High: 69;

Woodland Park will be slightly cooler than the rest of the forecast area. That's ahead ofa nice, warmer weekend. Temperatures rebound back above seasonal averages in the 60s and lows 70s in Teller County. That high pressure ridge we've been tracking keeps our forecast calm for the week ahead.

Extended outlook forecast: After a cooler Sunday, southern Colorado can expect rebounding temperatures to sit back above seasonal averages in in the upper 70s and 80s for most. The ridge will keep a calm trend with sunshine and mostly dry skies ahead. Tuesday will see a bit more cloud cover and maybe a stray shower possible. Even next weekend will likely stay dry and calm too.

____

Curious about the First Alert 5 Weather Storm Impact Scale? Check out our cheatsheet explainer.

Watch KOAA News5 on your time, anytime with our free streaming app available for your Roku, FireTV, AppleTV and Android TV. Just search KOAA News5, download and start watching.