Melissa Wright
Daybreak & Midday Reporter/Anchor
Melissa was born and raised in San Fernando Valley, California. She received her Bachelor's in Communications - Journalism from the University of Houston in 2021. She also graduated from New York University in 2023, where she received her Master's in Journalism. Melissa is a reporter and weekday anchor. When she isn’t working, she enjoys staying at home and watching movies.
Meet Brim! She is a sweet girl and is desperately looking for her forever home!
Roice-Hurst Pets of the week: Meet Willow and Cosmo, two super lovable dogs looking for their forever homes!
Colorado Mesa University is preparing to celebrate National First-Generation Day next week, along with month-long festivities dedicated to honoring its first-generation students.
The fourth annual Cups for a Cure Fundraiser will be held on November 4th at the Fruita Civic Center in Fruita from 1 p.m. to 4p.m. The fundraiser is dedicated to bringing awareness to breast cancer and giving back to local nonprofit organizations that support and treat those in the community, fighting breast cancer.
Mesa County Crime Stopper drop by to share Halloween safety tips!
The Howl-o-ween 5K & 2K event, benefiting Roice-Hurst Humane Society, has been rescheduled for Monday by Greater Grand Junction Sports Commission.
Kumquat is a playful and charismatic young kitten with a huge personality, who is eagerly looking for his forever home!
Tully is the perfect combination of intelligence and energy, making him the ideal companion for anyone seeking an active dog.
Famous Dave's feeds an entire football team during Homecoming week to prepare them for the big game
One local man from Grand Junction visits us to showcase his business, Extreme Game Truck Western Colorado
Looking for Halloween recipes that are easy, fun, and seasonal, and also approved by WIC? We've got you covered with a variety of options to choose from!
La Fleur by Livvy is a small Grand Junction that recently opened up a new location in downtown. La Fleur offers natural and plant based perfume and cologne, made with plants and floewers
Meet Hopper, the one-year-old, medium-sized party dude who is searching for an active home!
Pumpkin Gnocchi: Colorado Proud Recipe of the Month for October
Local Grand Junction chocolate shop: Dirty Lil Cacao
Roice-Hursts Pets of the Week: Meet Hopper, Molly, and Lemon!
CMU is preparing for Homecoming Week and celebrating 'Mav Month' in October
Copper is a six-year-old male tri-color Akita who is in search of his forever home
The Red Envelope Campaign is seeking to fill half of their envelopes to fund extracurriculars for K-12 students.
Salvation Army is back with their annual coat collection drive, start October 13th.
Coffee with a Cop, hosted by GJPD, aims to facilitate meaningful conversations between community members and law enforcement over delicious coffee!
Special Olympics Colorado needs more volunteers for the Western Regional Bowling event this Sunday
You simply can't celebrate Halloween without candy. Chocolate, gummy candy, and candy corn are the most popular treats that must be a part of your celebration.
Loki, a 4-year-old lab mix with a brown and black coat, is currently seeking a loving and permanent home
This 3-year-old, female, smooth coat collie is an absolute sweetheart and is searching for her forever home
Dr. Tobin from Community Hospital with us today to discuss the significance of vaccines and where to access them in Mesa County
Palmer, a 5-year-old black lab, is extremely active and currently looking for his forever home
Keylime is a young cat that was recently rescued from under a house and is now in search of her forever home.
October is dedicated to raising awareness about domestic violence, a prevalent issue that affects millions of people each year. According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, about 20 people per minute are physically abused by their partners in the United States, which translates to 10 million women and men every year.
Nova and Patches are two adorable pets seeking forever homes!
Taz, an 8-year-old cat, previously an outdoor adventurer, now seeks an indoor home.
Quartz is an adult Labrador Retriever with a lively and enthusiastic personality. She adores spending time with her family and enjoys cuddling, belly rubs, walks, and treats.
Sue Ellen Rodwick from Food Bank of the Rockies talks about their involvement in Feeding America’s annual campaign, Hunger Action Month, held in September
Taylor Erby, who owns the food truck, is dedicated to making her business stand out. Showstopper Pizza and Bakery offers a variety of unique pizzas, each made with high-quality ingredients and secret recipes, all based out of Illinois.
By embracing a plant-based diet and making lifestyle changes, we can take powerful preventive measures against breast cancer. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, breast cancer claims the lives of approximately 42,000 women and 500 men in the United States each year. This disease disproportionately affects Black women, who have a higher rate of death from breast cancer than white women.
Maya is a hound who arrived at Roice-Hurst in late 2022 when she was only five years old. She was emaciated and had to be rescued from very poor living conditions.
Meet Grand Rivers Pet of the Week, Yonce! She's sweet, playful but always willing to relax and cuddle with you. She is one of a kind and in search of her forever home.
Here's how to get more involved with volunteer opportunities through the American Red Cross
On the 22nd anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, many across the nation pay tribute. However, a citizen and military man in Mesa County commemorates the day in his own unique way.
Izzy was surrendered to MCAS after her owner passed away. She is a very friendly dog with a calm demeanor. Although she is heartworm-positive, she is currently undergoing treatment and is responding well. The rest of her treatment will be paid for by GRHS, so all you need to provide is love and care.
Meet Flip Flop, an adorable kitten waiting to be adopted into her forever home!
She takes pride in the fact that her food brings joy to people, particularly those who have never tasted it before.
Local Grand Junction business is moving to an upgraded facility
Today, Grand Junction will honor the Grand Valley Resettlement Program (GVRP) in their chambers located in downtown Grand Junction, alongside Bob Hedlund, the president of Joint Development Associates International.
The annual Wine and Whiskers Gala is returning this year. The event is scheduled for Saturday, September 9th, and will start at 6:30 PM.
In September, which is recognized as recovery month, the Mesa County Opioid Response Group is hosting a screening of the documentary “Crisis Next Door” that sheds light on the opioid crisis. After the screening, a panel of experts will be available to answer any questions that arise from the meeting. Additionally, there will be a brief training on Narcan, and the MCORG will distribute Narcan kits to attendees.
Kena Price, a teacher at Hotchkiss K-8 School, wanted to give her students new books and decided to take action. While browsing at Barnes & Noble, she realized that many students today are unfamiliar with the joy of shopping for books in a physical store, in part due to the high prices of books and the convenience of online shopping through Amazon.
