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Details about an hours-long hostage incident on Independence Pass show alleged gunman Brolin McConnell, of Colorado Springs, believed he was in a Truman Show-like scenario and that his life was in danger. Twelve accounts from victims and witnesses were collected and made available from the Pitkin County Sheriff's Office yesterday.

Welcome to Valley Roundup. I’m Carolyn Sackariason. A lawsuit that the town of Basalt filed against one of its citizens has been thrown out of court by a judge. Judge dismisses Basalt lawsuit over open records request And it appears that law enforcement agencies in Garfield County could be more forthcoming with information, especially when it comes to public safety. Carbondale police investigating pair of sex assaults Meanwhile, a gunman took a hostage and had others at gunpoint up Lincoln Creek

A group of elected officials that oversee tax dollars for transportation issues decided to spend $500,000 on a study for the entrance to Aspen. Joining News Director Carolyn Sackariason on Valley Roundup are Brent Gardner-Smith, executive director of Aspen Journalism, Scott Condon, reporter for the Aspen Times, Andy Stone, a columnist for the Aspen Times and Randy Essex, editor of the Glenwood Post Independent. You can hear more of the conversation which includes analysis of the week’s news and

All week, Pitkin County Sheriff Joe DiSalvo has been practicing his moves for his debut dance performance on Friday at Aspen Santa Fe Ballet’s premiere fundraiser, Dancing with the Stars. Community members dance with ballet company members in competition against one another. A winner is selected in an audience vote.