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.
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Updated: Nov. 7, 2023 at 7:46 AM MST
|By Melissa Wright
Meet Brim! She is a sweet girl and is desperately looking for her forever home!
Updated: Nov. 3, 2023 at 8:02 AM MDT
|By Melissa Wright
Roice-Hurst Pets of the week: Meet Willow and Cosmo, two super lovable dogs looking for their forever homes!
Updated: Nov. 3, 2023 at 7:50 AM MDT
|By Melissa Wright
Roice-Hurst Pet of the Week: Meet Ella!
Updated: Nov. 3, 2023 at 7:35 AM MDT
|By Melissa Wright
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.
Updated: Nov. 1, 2023 at 8:16 AM MDT
|By Melissa Wright
Grand Rivers Pet of the Week: Meet Donnie!
Updated: Oct. 30, 2023 at 8:31 AM MDT
|By Melissa Wright
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.
Updated: Oct. 29, 2023 at 2:33 PM MDT
|By Melissa Wright
Mesa County Crime Stopper drop by to share Halloween safety tips!
Updated: Oct. 29, 2023 at 2:03 PM MDT
|By Melissa Wright
The Howl-o-ween 5K & 2K event, benefiting Roice-Hurst Humane Society, has been rescheduled for Monday by Greater Grand Junction Sports Commission.
Updated: Oct. 27, 2023 at 6:26 PM MDT
|By Melissa Wright
Kumquat is a playful and charismatic young kitten with a huge personality, who is eagerly looking for his forever home!
Updated: Oct. 27, 2023 at 6:06 PM MDT
|By Melissa Wright
Tully is the perfect combination of intelligence and energy, making him the ideal companion for anyone seeking an active dog.
Updated: Oct. 24, 2023 at 10:27 AM MDT
|By Melissa Wright
Famous Dave's feeds an entire football team during Homecoming week to prepare them for the big game
Updated: Oct. 23, 2023 at 4:40 PM MDT
|By Melissa Wright
One local man from Grand Junction visits us to showcase his business, Extreme Game Truck Western Colorado
Updated: Oct. 23, 2023 at 4:00 PM MDT
|By Melissa Wright
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!
Updated: Oct. 23, 2023 at 3:41 PM MDT
|By Melissa Wright
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
Updated: Oct. 16, 2023 at 10:50 AM MDT
|By Melissa Wright
Meet Hopper, the one-year-old, medium-sized party dude who is searching for an active home!
Updated: Oct. 14, 2023 at 6:45 PM MDT
|By Melissa Wright
Pumpkin Gnocchi: Colorado Proud Recipe of the Month for October
Updated: Oct. 14, 2023 at 6:22 PM MDT
|By Melissa Wright
Local Grand Junction chocolate shop: Dirty Lil Cacao
Updated: Oct. 13, 2023 at 7:42 PM MDT
|By Melissa Wright
Roice-Hursts Pets of the Week: Meet Hopper, Molly, and Lemon!
Updated: Oct. 11, 2023 at 2:46 PM MDT
|By Melissa Wright
CMU is preparing for Homecoming Week and celebrating 'Mav Month' in October
Updated: Oct. 11, 2023 at 2:25 PM MDT
|By Melissa Wright
Copper is a six-year-old male tri-color Akita who is in search of his forever home
Updated: Oct. 11, 2023 at 2:10 PM MDT
|By Melissa Wright
The Red Envelope Campaign is seeking to fill half of their envelopes to fund extracurriculars for K-12 students.
Updated: Oct. 9, 2023 at 11:39 AM MDT
|By Melissa Wright
Salvation Army is back with their annual coat collection drive, start October 13th.
Updated: Oct. 6, 2023 at 7:55 AM MDT
|By Melissa Wright
Coffee with a Cop, hosted by GJPD, aims to facilitate meaningful conversations between community members and law enforcement over delicious coffee!
Updated: Oct. 6, 2023 at 7:51 AM MDT
|By Melissa Wright
Special Olympics Colorado needs more volunteers for the Western Regional Bowling event this Sunday
Updated: Oct. 5, 2023 at 2:10 PM MDT
|By Melissa Wright
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.
Updated: Oct. 5, 2023 at 1:39 PM MDT
|By Melissa Wright
Loki, a 4-year-old lab mix with a brown and black coat, is currently seeking a loving and permanent home
Updated: Oct. 5, 2023 at 7:14 AM MDT
|By Melissa Wright
This 3-year-old, female, smooth coat collie is an absolute sweetheart and is searching for her forever home
Updated: Sep. 29, 2023 at 7:53 AM MDT
|By Melissa Wright
Dr. Tobin from Community Hospital with us today to discuss the significance of vaccines and where to access them in Mesa County
Updated: Sep. 28, 2023 at 7:32 AM MDT
|By Melissa Wright
Palmer, a 5-year-old black lab, is extremely active and currently looking for his forever home
Updated: Sep. 28, 2023 at 7:23 AM MDT
|By Melissa Wright
Keylime is a young cat that was recently rescued from under a house and is now in search of her forever home.
Updated: Sep. 26, 2023 at 7:36 AM MDT
|By Melissa Wright
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.
Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 6:22 PM MDT
|By Melissa Wright
Nova and Patches are two adorable pets seeking forever homes!
Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 6:09 PM MDT
|By Melissa Wright
Taz, an 8-year-old cat, previously an outdoor adventurer, now seeks an indoor home.
Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 9:23 AM MDT
|By Melissa Wright
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.
Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 8:59 AM MDT
|By Melissa Wright
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
Updated: Sep. 18, 2023 at 8:26 AM MDT
|By Melissa Wright
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.
Updated: Sep. 15, 2023 at 4:32 PM MDT
|By Melissa Wright
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.
Updated: Sep. 14, 2023 at 4:47 PM MDT
|By Melissa Wright
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.
Updated: Sep. 14, 2023 at 4:44 PM MDT
|By Melissa Wright
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.
Updated: Sep. 11, 2023 at 2:23 PM MDT
|By Melissa Wright
Here's how to get more involved with volunteer opportunities through the American Red Cross
Updated: Sep. 11, 2023 at 12:36 PM MDT
|By Melissa Wright
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.
Updated: Sep. 8, 2023 at 7:25 PM MDT
|By Melissa Wright
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.
Updated: Sep. 8, 2023 at 7:02 PM MDT
|By Melissa Wright
Meet Flip Flop, an adorable kitten waiting to be adopted into her forever home!
Updated: Sep. 8, 2023 at 10:15 AM MDT
|By Melissa Wright
She takes pride in the fact that her food brings joy to people, particularly those who have never tasted it before.
Updated: Sep. 7, 2023 at 9:15 AM MDT
|By Melissa Wright
Local Grand Junction business is moving to an upgraded facility
Updated: Sep. 6, 2023 at 2:00 PM MDT
|By Melissa Wright
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.
Updated: Sep. 5, 2023 at 10:14 AM MDT
|By Melissa Wright
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.
Updated: Sep. 5, 2023 at 8:54 AM MDT
|By Melissa Wright
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.
Updated: Sep. 4, 2023 at 8:34 AM MDT
|By Melissa Wright
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.
Updated: Sep. 2, 2023 at 8:30 PM MDT
|By Melissa Wright
Front Range Clinic resources in Mesa County