Spencer McKee

Spencer McKee

Spencer is our Director of Audience Development. After obtaining his Master’s degree in New Media, Technology, and Society at Purdue University, Spencer moved to Colorado in search of something more than cornfields. When he’s not engaging with the OutThere audience, you can find him somewhere on a trail or in the climbing gym.

Kelsey Berreth Christian Murdock — Photo Credit: Christian Murdock.

Plot to drug Kelsey Berreth with Starbucks coffee revealed in latest hearing on murder case

Kelsey Berreth’s fiance allegedly told an Idaho nurse to drug her macchiato as a way to “get rid of her,” a Colorado Bureau of Investigation agent said Tuesday during the suspected killer’s hearing. The alleged murder plot is among the new details revealed in the case against Patrick […]

Paonia Colorado water emergency Google Maps — Media Credit: @2019 Google Maps (screenshot).

Small town declares water emergency in Colorado

BY Spencer McKee

February 19, 2019

Moonrise over the Gore Range. Photo Credit: Adventure_Photo (iStock)

The Year’s Biggest Supermoon is Happening TONIGHT

BY Spencer McKee

February 19, 2019

A teen plays Fortnite. Photo Credit: JJFarquitectos (iStock).

Video gaming on track to become official high school sport in Colorado

BY Spencer McKee

February 19, 2019

Driver snow traffic I-25 Dougal Brownlie Gazette file photo — A driver struggles with weather along the I-25 corridor. Photo Credit: Dougal Brownlie; Gazette (file photo)

10+ vehicle crash in Denver; Woman injured after getting out of vehicle

BY Spencer McKee

February 18, 2019

Arapahoe Basin Ski Resort - Dave Camara - OutThere Colorado — Arapahoe Basin on a sunny day. Photo Credit: Dave Camara.

Arapahoe Basin discontinues Epic Pass partnership with Vail Resorts

BY Spencer McKee

February 18, 2019

Crested Butte Panorama — Photo Credit: stockphoto52 (iStock)

Two backcountry skiers found dead near Crested Butte

BY The Associated Press

February 17, 2019

Winter traffic in Denver, Colorado. — Winter traffic in Denver, Colorado (file photo).

49 vehicle crash sends 17 to hospital in Colorado

BY The Gazette

February 17, 2019

Elk in RMNP Dougal Brownlie Gazette — Photo Credit: Dougal Brownlie, The Gazette.

Colorado Springs man arrested, accused of poaching deer, elk, turkey

BY Ellie Mulder

February 15, 2019

Avalanche Sign — A sign warns about avalanche danger. Sometimes an avalanche can be cause for concern to both skiers and drivers, alike. (iStock)

‘Train of storms’ prompts avalanche warnings and advisories around Colorado

BY Ellie Mulder

February 15, 2019

Winter traffic in Denver, Colorado. — Winter traffic in Denver, Colorado (file photo).

Traffic congestion costs Denver drivers more than $1,000 per year

BY Spencer McKee

February 15, 2019

The Denver & Rio Grande Railway Depot in Colorado Springs Pikes Peak Library District Special Collections — The Denver & Rio Grande Railway Depot in Colorado Springs. Photo Courtesy: Pikes Peak Library District Special Collections

The Storied Past of U.S. 24 in Colorado

BY ML Cavanaugh, Special to The Gazette

February 15, 2019

Broadmoor Mark Reis Gazette — Photo Credit: Mark Reis; The Gazette.

Colorado resort receives 43rd consecutive ‘five-diamond’ rating

BY Rich Laden; The Gazette

February 15, 2019

Travis Kauffman describes the attack. Photo Credit: Dougal Brownlie; The Gazette

Full details revealed of mountain lion attack on runner in Colorado

BY Liz Forster

February 15, 2019

Photo Credit: Dougal Brownlie, The Gazette.

Colorado Senate committee approves bill prohibiting drivers from using cellphones behind the wheel

BY Marianna Goodland, The Gazette

February 15, 2019

Monarch Pass snow CDOT — Snow on Monarch Pass prior to the avalanche. Photo Credit: Colorado Department of Transportation.

Avalanche closes Colorado mountain pass

BY The Gazette & OutThere Colorado

February 15, 2019

Travis Kauffman describes the attack. Photo Credit: Dougal Brownlie; The Gazette

Runner used foot to suffocate mountain lion

BY Spencer McKee

February 14, 2019

Forest fire. Careless handling of fire. Man sets fire to dry grass in the woods. Environmental protection. Fire. Burning match. A cigarette butt thrown into the grass. — Photo Credit: SLAVYNKA (iStock).

Cigarette is believed to have sparked 3,800 acre fire in Colorado

BY Spencer McKee

February 14, 2019

Prime Time Sports Facebook — Prime Time Sports via Facebook.

Colorado sports gear store known for protesting Nike’s Colin Kaepernick campaign to close after 21 years

BY The Gazette

February 14, 2019

Jeremy Elder Courtesy of Downtown Partnership of Colorado Springs — Photo Credit: Jeremy Elder; Courtesy of Downtown Partnership of Colorado Springs via Gazette.

Half of $70,000 art installation stolen in Colorado

BY Ellie Mulder

February 14, 2019

Photo Credit: Dougal Brownlie; The Gazette

Fatal ‘zombie deer’ disease could spread to humans, experts warn

BY Spencer McKee

February 14, 2019

Things to do in the Canon City Area

Small town in Colorado a finalist for Hulu series; Voting has started

BY Spencer McKee

February 14, 2019

Two Elk in Rocky Mountain National Park, Trail Ridge Road. Photo Credit: Lokibaho (iStock).

Rocky Mountain National Park reports record-breaking year

BY The Associated Press

February 14, 2019

Sharktooth Ski Area Google Maps — Sharktooth Ski Area from above. Note the close proximity to the Cache la Poudre River. Photo Credit: @2019 Google Maps

‘World’s Smallest Ski Resort’ for Sale in Colorado

BY Spencer McKee

February 14, 2019

Fire in Baca County Baca County Sheriff's Office — Fire in Baca County. Photo Credit: Baca County Sheriff's Office (via Facebook).

Baca County fire already 100% contained thanks to speedy response

BY Spencer McKee

February 14, 2019

A downed line in Colorado Springs Kelsey Brunner — A downed power line in Colorado Springs. Photo Credit: Kelsey Brunner.

Strong winds down power poles, shatter windows in Colorado

BY Ellie Mulder; The Gazette

February 14, 2019

Fire in Baca County Baca County Sheriff's Office — Fire in Baca County. Photo Credit: Baca County Sheriff's Office (via Facebook).

‘Large wildfire’ burns thousands of acres in Colorado

BY Spencer McKee

February 13, 2019

large fire Baca County Sheriffs Office — Photo Courtesy: Baca County Sheriffs Office (via Facebook).

‘Large wildfire’ fueled by high-speed winds prompts ‘numerous evacuations’ in Colorado

BY Spencer McKee

February 13, 2019

Denver Zoo. Photo Credit: denverzoo - OutThere Colorado. — Denver Zoo. Photo Credit: denverzoo

Here’s how everyone can visit Denver Zoo for free

BY Spencer McKee

February 13, 2019

Blowing Snow Elbert OutThere Colorado — File photo.

Winter weather advisories issued around Colorado

BY Spencer McKee

February 13, 2019

Federal Correctional Complex Jerilee Bennett Gazette — Federal Correctional Complex near Florence, Colorado. Photo Credit: Jerilee Bennett Gazette

El Chapo likely to be imprisoned in Colorado’s ‘Alcatraz of the Rockies’

BY The Associated Press

February 13, 2019

Yaktrax Spencer McKee — Here's a shot of the YakTrax in action during a downhill segment.

YakTrax the answer on icy hikes

BY Spencer McKee

February 12, 2019

Marijuana AP Photo:Brennan Linsley (file photo) — Photo Credit: AP Photo/Brennan Linsley (file photo).

Colorado reports $6 billion in marijuana sales since 2014

BY The Associated Press

February 12, 2019

Lamb Chops via Carlos' Bistro website — A look at some of the food you'll find at Carlos' Bistro in Colorado Springs. Photo Courtesy: Carlos' Bistro website.

Two Colorado restaurants tie for “state’s best restaurant” ranking

BY Teresa Farney & Spencer McKee

February 12, 2019

A mountain lion in the snow. Photo Credit: Evgeny555.

High level of mountain lion activity keeps area of attack on runner closed

BY The Associated Press

February 11, 2019

Deer on snow covered mountain. Photo Credit: bobtphoto.

New bill targets disease that’s killing Colorado’s deer

BY Spencer McKee

February 11, 2019

Snow in Crested Butte Photo Courtesy of Crested Butte — Snow dumps at Crested Butte during an early season storm. Photo Credit: Crested Butte.

30+ inches of snow likely in parts of Colorado this week

BY Spencer McKee

February 11, 2019

Grand Lake - Snowmobiling - Winter Activities - OutThere Colorado-2 — This photo (file photo) shows what some of the snowmobiling terrain is like in Grand County. It's easy to find ridges here, with an ample number of rolling hills and mountains in the surrounding area. File photo. Photo Credit: Stephen Martin.

Snowmobiler drives rental off 150 foot cliff in Colorado

BY Spencer McKee

February 11, 2019

Hailstorm in Colorado Springs Jerilee Bennett; Gazette — A hailstorm rains down on the Broadmoor in Colorado Springs. Photo Credit: Jerilee Bennett; Gazette

Two Colorado hailstorms now among nation’s billion-dollar disasters

BY Liz Forster

February 11, 2019

Aspen Snowmass - Daniel Bayer - OutThere Colorado — Aspen Snowmass, CO. Photo Credit: Daniel Bayer.

Snowboarder dies in Colorado terrain park

BY Spencer McKee

February 11, 2019

North Peak ski run at Keystone Ski Resort in Colorado — North Peak at Keystone Resort. Photo Credit: sboice (iStock).

Parts of ski resorts reopening following gas line issue in Summit County

BY Liz Forster

February 8, 2019

Ouray Ice Park Sleeps Markus Van Meter — Night falls over Ouray Ice Park. Photo Credit: Markus Van Meter.

This Icy Colorado Canyon Belongs in a Fairytale

BY Spencer McKee

February 8, 2019

Mini Derby Matthew Horton — Photo Credit: Matthew Horton.

There’s a mini-horse race coming to Colorado

BY Spencer McKee

February 8, 2019

Silverton Mountain - OutThere Colorado. — Silverton Mountain (file photo).

4+ feet of snow falls at Silverton

BY Spencer McKee

February 8, 2019

Kelsey Berreth Christian Murdock — Photo Credit: Christian Murdock.

Woman pleads guilty in Kelsey Berreth case, set to testify against suspected killer

BY Lance Benzel; The Gazette

February 8, 2019

Breckenridge Colorado

[UPDATE: Resorts reopen in limited capacity] Lifts shut down at Breckenridge and Keystone

BY Liz Forster

February 8, 2019

A shot of a jousting-themed exhibit from the 2018 Cripple Creek Ice Festival, themed as Renaissance in Ice SN'ICE Snow & Ice Carving — A shot of a jousting-themed exhibit from the 2018 Cripple Creek Ice Festival, themed as Renaissance in Ice. Photo Credit: SN'ICE Snow & Ice Carving.

Superheroes made of ice to take over Colorado town

BY Michelle Karas

February 7, 2019

Plastic straws stockcatalog (Flickr) — Plastic straws. Photo Credit: stockcatalog (Flickr).

New bill targets plastic straw use in Colorado

BY Spencer McKee

February 7, 2019

Potato Cellars Colorado Preservation Inc — The adobe potato cellars in Pueblo County. Photo Courtesy: Colorado Preservation, Inc.

The 5 Most Endangered Historical Spots in Colorado in 2019

BY Spencer McKee & Liz Forster

February 7, 2019

Million Dollar Highway — Red Mountain Pass on a snowy day.

Multiple mountain passes shut down for avalanche blasting

BY Spencer McKee

February 7, 2019

File photo. Photo Credit: MarianVejcik (iStock).

Denver-area drivers asked to help reduce “volume on roadways” during storm by CDOT

BY Spencer McKee

February 6, 2019

Driver snow traffic I-25 Dougal Brownlie Gazette file photo — A driver struggles with weather along the I-25 corridor. Photo Credit: Dougal Brownlie; Gazette (file photo)

Hazardous road conditions impacting traffic around Colorado as winter weather moves in

BY Leslie James & Spencer McKee

February 6, 2019

Il Rifugio at Arapahoe Basin — Il Rifugio at Snowplume. Photo Credit: Arapahoe Basin (via website).

There’s a new “highest restaurant” in North America and it’s in Colorado

BY Spencer McKee

February 6, 2019

Krystal Jean Kenney — Krystal Jean Kenney.

Idaho nurse linked to Kelsey Berreth case expected to plead guilty

BY Ellie Mulder; The Gazette

February 6, 2019

Mountain Lion

Details of Colorado mountain lion attack emerge; Runner that killed lion released from hospital

BY Liz Forster & Ellie Mulder via The Colorado Springs Gazette

February 5, 2019

A frozen lake. Photo Credit: standret (iStock).

2 bodies recovered from frozen Colorado lake

BY The Associated Press

February 5, 2019

Pickle shack Pikes Peak Spencer McKee — Find the Pickle Shack at the base of Pikes Peak. Photo Credit: Spencer McKee.

Find the Pickle Shack at the Base of a Famous 14er

BY Rachel Riley

February 5, 2019

I-70 through Glenwood Canyon inkknife_2000 (10 million + views) — I-70 through Glenwood Canyon. Photo Credit: inkknife_2000 (10 million + views) (Flickr).

I-70 faces extended closure across both lanes for second time today

BY Spencer McKee

February 5, 2019

A Colorado Parks and Wildlife officer tucking an orphan into an artificial den. Photo Credit: Bill Vogrin; Colorado Parks and Wildlife

8 orphaned bear cubs safe in artificial dens thanks to CPW

BY Colorado Parks and Wildlife press release via Pikes Peak Courier

February 5, 2019

Snow falls on trees Photo Credit: salajean (iStock). — Photo Credit: salajean (iStock).

Snowstorm dropping 12+ inches predicted for Tuesday night in Colorado

BY Spencer McKee

February 5, 2019