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KVNF Regional Newscast: July 19, 2024
FEATURE: In an unusual move, Montrose Mayor J. David Reed addressed the audience following public comments during a recent city council meeting. Reed’s prepared statement came on the heels of continued calls for the City to declare itself as a non sanctuary city. The mayor and council members by...
Gravel crushing operations to continue on the Grand Mesa
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KJCT) - Gravel crushing operations will continue on the Grand Mesa. The Grand Mesa Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest’s Grand Valley Ranger District announced that the gravel crushing operations will continue along Cottonwood Pass adjacent to the National Forest System Road #257. Gravel from the operation...
All sides set, again, in criminal trial of former Grand Junction county clerk
Attorneys in the case of former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters on Friday hammered out final details before her criminal trial set to kick off at the end of this month, including what role billboards or the local newspaper may have in jury selection. Peters faces 10 criminal charges related...
Hilltop purchases former downtown Wells Fargo building
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KREX) — Nearly a year after closing, the former downtown Wells Fargo building will have a new owner. Hilltop Community Resources announced Thursday it purchased the building, 359 Main St. in Grand Junction. Hilltop plans to consolidate three different departments — the Family Resource Center and Hilltops’s corporate and IT offices — into the building.
Community Hospital nominated for nationwide award
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KREX) — Grand Junction’s own Community Hospital has the nation watching after it was recently nominated for the national Most Beautiful Hospital award. The hospital is one of around 80 facilities up for the award, sponsored by Soliant — a national healthcare staffing firm. The...
Grand Mesa Little League competing in national tournament
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KREX) — The Grand Mesa Little League senior boys team (16U) has been on a tear this summer. For the second time in three years, Mesa took home the Little League Senior Division Colorado championship. The team played five games in the state tournament. They didn’t...
CPW announces ad-hoc working group for wolves at meeting in Meeker
The Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission has been meeting in Meeker for two days. Friday morning, a Wolf Update was on the agenda. Deputy Director Reid Dewalt gave a presentation. Here is that presentation. Dewalt updated that one wolf pup has been seen by the pair of wolves in Grand...
Evacuation order issued for Dumont wildfire burning in Clear Creek County
CLEAR CREEK COUNTY, Colo. – An evacuation order has been issued due to a wildfire burning in Dumont. Jeffcom911, which provides dispatch services for police, fire and medical agencies, said on social media the order was issued ‘due to a Wildland Fire for Western Inn Trailer Court near Lawson/Dumont.’
Denver Mayor Johnston reflects on progress in his first year in office and what's next for Denver
DENVER — Just days before his annual State of the City address, Denver Mayor Mike Johnston sat down with Denver7 Investigates and answered questions about some of the most important topics and issues impacting residents. Wednesday marked one year since he took office and he said homelessness remains his...
Fall ‘Four’cast: Storylines to watch out for on the local softball scene
Holy Family’s Isabella Arroyo set expectations so high following her freshman season — a perfect 18-0 in the circle while leading the Tigers to a 4A state title — there seemed nowhere to go but down. It’s just not what happened. The two-time BoCoPreps.com player of the...
Denver aquarium welcomes rare 1-in-30 million crustacean found at Red Lobster
An extremely rare orange lobster nearly landed on a dinner plate in Pueblo last week, but instead, it'll soon be on display at the Downtown Aquarium in Denver. A long-term Red Lobster employee who is a dishwasher and head biscuit maker spotted the bright orange lobster while unpacking a shipment last Friday at the Pueblo restaurant and alerted restaurant managers, aquarium officials said.
Denver STAR program missed half of its calls in 2023
Denver's STAR program to send mental health help instead of police to some emergencies gets lots of praise. What it doesn't get to is about half the possible calls. The program missed thousands in 2023. According to Denver's Department of Public Safety, Denver 911 answered 1,350,546 incoming calls in 2023....
Storied Fort Collins sandwich shop closes after 2023 reopening
B&B Pickle Barrel Bar & Deli has permanently closed, its ownership group confirmed in a statement to the Coloradoan Friday afternoon. The beloved sandwich shop, 122 W. Laurel St., shuttered over mechanical failures in its kitchen Saturday and never reopened. Its closure marks the end of a second act for the eatery, which reopened under new ownership last March.
New speakeasy-style bar in historic downtown Eagle now open
Make your way to historic downtown Eagle for some sophisticated sips of cocktails, wine and beer at The Collective on Second, a brand new bar on Second Street. The idea behind The Collective on Second came from Brian Kunkel, owner of Second Street Tavern, with business partners Jesse Echtler and Richard Butters.
Top Rodeo Champions Shine in Colorado and Wyoming Circuit
The Mountain States Circuit hosts top cowboys and cowgirls in rodeos throughout July and early August, with Colorado and Wyoming being the prime locations for these events. R.C. Landingham scored 88 points in bareback riding and earned $6,557 in Sheridan, Wyo. Kodi Jang won the steer wrestling event in Sheridan...
Denver-based apparel giant offloads a major brand for $1.5 billion
DENVER — Outdoor apparel giant VF Corp. on Wednesday struck a deal to sell its Supreme streetwear clothes brand for $1.5 billion cash to French fashion eyewear retailer EssilorLuxottica. VF, headquartered in downtown Denver, announced the sale, saying that even though Supreme has been growing — particularly in China...
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