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GJ one step closer to opening legal pot shops

GJ pot shop lottery held March 30

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Bernie Lange
GJ one step closer to legal pot shops.

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Howard Schultz, the former CEO of Starbucks, is adamant negotiations are taking place to...

Colorado lawmakers back Starbucks workers vote to unionize

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Hannah Hickman
Howard Schultz, the former CEO of Starbucks, is adamant negotiations are taking place to unionize locations.

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Students participated in a bottle rocket contest at East Middle School.

D-51 hosts pop bottle rocket contest

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Hannah Hickman
Students around District 51 put their brains to the test as they partook in a pop bottle rocket contest.

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CDOT wants drivers to be aware of distracted driving.

CDOT warns drivers about distracted driving; dangerous roads

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Hannah Hickman
Colorado Department of Transportation is wanting drivers to nix their bad habits.

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Athletes of the Week: Weaver, Smolinski and Fruita Monument Baseball

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Garrett Brown
The Fruita Monument Wildcats Baseball Team has been as good as it gets during the start of their season, winning all of their first six games. During that six-game stretch the Wildcats have outscored their opponents 63-9.

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CMU announces 2023 Football Schedule

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Garrett Brown
Maverick fans mark your calendars, the school has released the date and locations for the upcoming 2023 season

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FDA approves over-the-counter Narcan

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Cristian Sida
On Wednesday, federal officials approved selling for the very first time an over-the-counter version of an opioid antidote, like Narcan.

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Colorado makes moves to protect women and LGBTQ community country wide

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Kyrsten McBrayer
Colorado bill is under consideration... it's contents could protect women and LGBTQ community from harmful legislation.

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Colorado’s prison system is backlogged and costing millions

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Kacie Sinton
The backlog in Colorado's jail system is keeping mentally ill people in limbo for extended periods, and the problem is so severe that the state is paying millions in fines as a result.

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Delta Hospital is running out of money

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Kacie Sinton
Rural hospitals across Colorado are under a lot of financial pressure, with small, rural hospitals like Delta's being hit the hardest.
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Grand Junction 7 Day Forecast

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Gifted kids program to be moved from East Middle School after closure

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Kacie Sinton
A program based out of East Middle School for gifted kids will be moved to a different school.

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Students and staff immortalized as part of new Grand Junction High School building

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By Kacie Sinton
A special beam immortalizing the students and staff of Grand Junction High School was hoisted into place.

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Edesia food and wine expo

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By Gabriel Gonzalez
This years theme is Bonjour Spring!

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Roice-Hurst Humane Society Pet of the Week

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By Gabriel Gonzalez
Meet Lucy!

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Colorado Mesa University creates a safe space for students

Updated: Mar. 28, 2023 at 8:28 PM MDT
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By Hannah Hickman
The university released its annual Clery Report, detailing what students are reporting.

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Montrose opens their new city hall

Updated: Mar. 28, 2023 at 5:44 PM MDT
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By Kyrsten McBrayer
Follow along how the city of Montrose went about moving to their new City Hall location.

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Grand Rivers Humane Society Pet of the Week

Updated: Mar. 28, 2023 at 8:48 AM MDT
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By Gabriel Gonzalez
Meet Kida!

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Colorado Supreme Court Ruling aims to make legal representation affordable; accessible

Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 10:00 PM MDT
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By Hannah Hickman
A new Colorado Supreme Court ruling is aimed at making legal representation more affordable and easily accessible.

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Wildfire mitigation project about to kick off

Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 9:30 PM MDT
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By Hannah Hickman
Wildfire mitigation is about to get underway in the Grand Valley.

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Powderhorn extends longest ski season

Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 9:00 PM MDT
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By Bernie Lange
Powderhorn Mountain Resort is extending its season all the way to April.

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Man barricades himself inside apartment on David Street

Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 7:44 PM MDT
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By Bernie Lange and Kacie Sinton
Grand Junction law enforcement responded to a domestic disturbance report early Monday morning that quickly turned complicated.

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Expansion of red flag laws

Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 6:37 PM MDT
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By Kyrsten McBrayer
Legislators at the state capitol are making a push to expand Colorado's red flag laws.

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Surge in eating disorders spurs state legislative action

Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 11:49 AM MDT
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By The Associated Press and Jesse Bedayn
Lawmakers in states including Colorado, California, Texas and New York are taking big, legislative swings at the eating disorder crisis.

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Teachers press school safety in wake of Denver shooting

Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 11:42 AM MDT
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By The Associated Press, Colleen Slevin, Jesse Bedayn and Thomas Peipert
Colorado teachers flooded into the state Capitol to press for better protections for students and school staff after a 17-year-old Denver student shot two administrators, fled to the mountains and killed himself.

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Biden’s pick to lead FAA withdraws amid shaky Senate support

Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 10:47 AM MDT
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By The Associated Press, David Koenig and Seung Min Kim
President Joe Biden’s choice to run the Federal Aviation Administration has withdrawn his nomination. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg confirmed the withdrawal of Denver International Airport CEO Phillip Washington in a tweet Saturday night.

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Nuggets beat Bucks 129-106 in clash of conference leaders

Updated: Mar. 25, 2023 at 10:11 PM MDT
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By The Associated Press
Nikola Jokic had 31 points and 11 assists, Jamal Murray finished with 26 points and nine assists, and the Denver Nuggets beat the Milwaukee Bucks 129-106 in a matchup of the NBA's conference leaders.

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CMU’s Chris Hanks secures 1000th Career Win

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 7:55 PM MDT
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By Garrett Brown
Colorado Mesa University’s Head Baseball Coach Chris Hanks won his 1000th game as a head coach during the Mavericks blowout 15-0 win over Colorado Christian University.

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Biden Administration proposes to keep Space Command Center in Colorado Springs

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 6:46 PM MDT
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By Hannah Hickman
The U.S. Space Command Center in Colorado Springs may be here to stay after a proposition from the Biden Administration.

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State senators working to propose ban on ghost guns

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 5:52 PM MDT
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By Hannah Hickman
Amid the latest school shooting in the state, two state senators are introducing a bill to ban ghost guns across the state of Colorado.

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St. Mary’s opposes bill aiming to limit facility fees

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 5:38 PM MDT
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By Hannah Hickman
St. Mary’s joined the fight against HB23-1215.

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Grand Junction’s municipal election is soon

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 12:34 AM MDT
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By Cristian Sida
The first self-run municipal election in Grand Junction in 15 years is just a little over a week away.

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Colorado Hospital Association opposes limitations on hospital fees

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 10:15 PM MDT
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By Hannah Hickman
The Colorado Hospital Association is opposed to House Bill 23-1215.

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Bill to prioritize apprenticeships, boost Colorado’s workforce passes committee

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 10:00 PM MDT
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By Hannah Hickman
New legislation to boost Colorado’s workforce passed through the House Education Committee.

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JUCO World Series hosting National Anthem auditions

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 9:00 PM MDT
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By Hannah Hickman
The JUCO World Series Entertainment Committee is looking for National Anthem singers.

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Habitat for humanity 85th home dedication

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 6:49 PM MDT
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By Kyrsten McBrayer
A Grand Junction family will receive a new home, built just for them.

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Roice-Hurst Pet of the Week

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 8:29 AM MDT
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By Gabriel Gonzalez
Meet Missy!

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Avalanche warnings in Colorado

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 12:15 AM MDT
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By Cristian Sida
Winter storms bringing feet of snow, causing avalanche warnings throughout Colorado.

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Governor’s affordable housing plan will have direct impact on GJ housing

Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 11:19 PM MDT
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By Bernie Lange
Governor Polis backs bill that could change zoning in residential neighborhoods

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Athletes of the Week: De Villegas-Decker, Balding, and Palisade Girl’s Soccer

Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 7:06 PM MDT
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By Garrett Brown
District 51 may be on spring break right now, but that isn’t slowing down the Palisade Bulldogs Girl’s Soccer Team.

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Biden creates national monuments in Nevada, Texas mountains

Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 10:38 AM MDT
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By Bruclyn Tribble
President Joe Biden has established national monuments in Nevada and Texas and creating a marine sanctuary southwest of Hawaii.

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Gwyneth Paltrow ski collision trial brings doctors to stand

Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 10:17 AM MDT
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By Bruclyn Tribble
Gwyneth Paltrow is expected to appear in court for the second day of a trial

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NJCAA Top 20 Teams Week 4

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 11:25 PM MDT
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By Garrett Brown
The latest votes are in for the top 20 Junior College Baseball teams in the country according to the National Junior College Athletic Association, here’s a quick look at some of the teams that could be at Suplizio Field later in the year.

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Woman in vehicle positively identified as missing GJ woman

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 11:04 PM MDT
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By Bernie Lange
Missing GJ woman's remains identified by Utah officials

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Mesa County Commissioners seek federal funding for several projects

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 10:43 PM MDT
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By Bernie Lange
Mesa County Commissioners seek federal funding for infrastructure projects

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Ohtani fans Trout, Japan tops US 3-2 for WBC championship

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 10:00 PM MDT
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By The Associated Press
Shohei Ohtani emerged from the bullpen and fanned Los Angeles Angels teammate Mike Trout for the final out in a matchup the whole baseball world wanted to see, leading Japan over the defending champion United States 3-2

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Resident alleges D51 board president conflict of interest

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 9:44 PM MDT
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By Bernie Lange
Resident expresses concern about D51 Board President endorsing husband for City Council bid in context of school board

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Grand Rivers Humane Society Pets of the Week

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 8:45 AM MDT
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By Gabriel Gonzalez
Meet Maleficent and Megara!

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Possible fee increase for the CORSAR cards

Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 9:44 PM MDT
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By Christopher Guevara
Colorado Parks and Wildlife proposing a fee increase to the CORSAR card that helps fund Search and Rescue.

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Legislation advances geared at reducing health insurance premiums

Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 9:36 PM MDT
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By Hannah Hickman
The House advanced legislation today geared at reducing health insurance premiums.

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Fruitvale Elementary School kids go cross-country skiing

Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 9:32 PM MDT
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By Christopher Guevara
Elementary kids at Fruitvale Elementary kids had the chance to go cross-country skiing for their Spring Break.
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