Natasha Lynn
Reporter/Weekend Anchor
Grand Junction, CO.
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Natasha was born and raised in California, where she first began her journalism career helping launch and co-host her high school's morning show.
During her time in college, Natasha reported for the school's student-run television station, CBTV, covering sports. She then went on to work in film in Los Angeles, ultimately joining the screen actors union SAG-AFTRA.
During the pandemic, Natasha re-discovered her passion for journalism and love for the state of Colorado. She is so excited to be a part of the KKCO News team!
When not reporting, you can find Natasha attached at the hip to her husky, Rori.
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Country music superstar Eric Church headlined along with artists Chris Janson, Lainey Wilson, Jo Dee Messina and Boy Named Banjo.
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Wrigley is a gentle and curious 8-year-old boy with a big heart.
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Jabba is a gentle, playful puppy who loves to play. He is looking for his forever family to train and love him.
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The weather balloons are used to transmit wind speed, temperature and dew point in real time.
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The annual national relay was conducted to raise awareness for the true meaning of Memorial Day.
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The health risk to humans is low, however, some people may have job-related or recreational exposures to birds that put them at higher risk of infection.
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The D51 Foundation sponsors Summer Institute as part of its mission to support professional learning for staff.
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Registration opened May 23 and will remain open until August 31. Registrants may pick up a pumpkin at the Parks and Recreation Office.
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The Mesa County Sheriff’s Office and Mesa County Coroner’s Office are investigating.
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The female driver was able to get out of the vehicle before it submerged.
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Montrose High School held a contest for students to design the new mascot logo for the Red Hawks. Junior Andrew Jutten won the contest back in March.
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The Museum is adding a period western façade to the main building.
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The Dual Immersion Academy presented one of its teachers the ‘Air and Space Forces Association Teacher of the Year’ award.
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Dr. Sirko has been an educator for 47 years. Whether that was as a teacher, Professor, Principal, or Superintendent.
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Kathryn and Rachel said family is what always got them through the trying times. They said their customers became family too.
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Shared electric scooters could further help turn Grand Junction into a more modern city by introducing more methods of transportation.
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At the time of the incident, the wind was blowing harshly. We haven’t confirmed if the wind caused the tree to fall over.
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Mesa County has experienced high winds for several days along with warm temperatures and low humidity. Those variables are three out of the four conditions that need to be met to constitute a red flag warning.
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The software will move the annual budget to an interactive and user-friendly online document.
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For these graduates, their high school experience came with a unique set of challenges. These graduates spent their sophomore and junior years navigating the Covid-19 pandemic.
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The class of 191 graduates walked the stage at Stoker Stadium to receive their diplomas.
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The City and planning commission have created mandatory buffers. Cannabis shops cannot be placed within 1000 feet from a school, or 500 feet from rehabilitation or treatment facilities.
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Mesa County Public Health issued the advisory until 10 p.m. Sunday.
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The City of Grand Junction wants to increase the total affordable housing stock by 225 units over the next five years. Which is an average of 45 units per year.
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Unaffiliated voters can take part in the primary elections.
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Over one hundred items were auctioned off at their signature silent auction with all proceeds benefitting non profits in the local community.
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According to the Police Department, there is a recurring theme among the recent gun violence and shootings in Grand Junction.
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The Colorado Bureau of Investigations believe the incidents are all related.
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A significant amount of work has been done to prevent a repeat of the devastation that occurred last year.
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The bill looks at introducing efficient alternate routes along the Glenwood Canyon I-70 corridor.
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These plans were in the works before this weekends violent incidents.
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Officers and detectives are interviewing witnesses and processing evidence.
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The lessons are educating her students in water use and how to conserve and protect the state’s water future.
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Recycling, composting and reducing food waste here in Mesa County are some environmentally friendly alternatives to throwing food scraps and yard waste in the trash.
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The project has finished the design development phase and has entered into the final design phase called ‘construction documents.’
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The projects will improve safety by upgrading infrastructure, walkability and roadways.
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Two possible locations were also discussed, Lincoln park or Matchett Park.
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Both eastbound and westbound lanes on I-70 are closed near Gypsum from Glenwood Springs MP 116 to Wolcott MP 157 as of 5:45 p.m. Saturday.
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All of the KJCT over-air channels are down right now. Our team is working to fix it.
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Although as of now it’s looking good, farmers say they are going to remain prepared for frost through the first week of May.
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With warmer air upon us and spring approaching, many people are cleaning out their homes, sheds and barns. However, it is important to be aware of a couple illnesses.
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This project would create and improve sidewalks downtown to help pedestrians get around on foot more safely.
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They will be planted around the campground at the Island Acres section of the park.
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These frost and freeze conditions can kill crops and other sensitive vegetation. However, our local growers prepare ahead.
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The purpose was to share information regarding the shrinking of the Colorado River and what we can do to combat that and save our water.
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This is an annual observance where advocates raise awareness about sexual violence and educate the community about the impact of sexual assault and harassment.
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Residents send in tips or referrals, approximately ten a week, to investigators to look into. This results in various disciplinary action.
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A survey will be sent out to a randomized number of Mesa County residents.
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Allison Vogel’s son Tanner donated his organs after he died in a car accident at age 23.
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United Way is launching new education courses and outreach programs to help raise awareness, inspire solutions and help solve the issue of homelessness in the community.