Interview: Setting his agenda for 2025, Polis lays out strategies to stand up to hail and to Trump in 2025 State of the State
In a conversation after his State of the State address, the governor details strategies for the coming year.
Lawsuit alleges Grand Junction police tased man because his wife yelled at them
Video shows the officer saying ‘He’s going to get tased again if you don’t stop.’
Colorado wants to recognize first-generation students, this university wants to make sure they succeed
Nearly half the students at Colorado Mesa University are the first in their family to go to college.
New book seeks to answer the Jokić enigma
Author Mike Singer talks about his latest book: “Why So Serious?
Man charged with attacking Grand Junction TV reporter is a Marine veteran with mental health challenges, attorney says
Patrick Egan is accused of assaulting a reporter after yelling “This is Trump’s America now.”
Carter’s legacy extends to Crested Butte and adaptive sports
The Crested Butte Adaptive Sports Center hosts around 1,200 athletes a year with differing abilities for everything from skiing to kayaking. The organization owes some of its formative success to Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter, who were early supporters of the program. Executive Director Christopher Hensley recalls how the couple came to support adaptive sports in Crested Butte.
When it comes to juvenile crime, Mesa County wants prevention over diversion
The Lighthouse Program seeks to get to kids before the criminal justice system does.
Town of Vail denies wrongdoing in response to Denver artist’s lawsuit
Artist Danielle Seewalker had Vail opportunity rescinded after she created a piece — unrelated to the residency — parallelling Gazans and Native Americans.
Suspect charged with bias-related crime for allegedly attacking Grand Junction TV employee
The assailant is said to have tackled and choked the victim.
Man charged in Mesa County for allegedly killing 2 CDOT workers
The crash occurred in September and killed two CDOT employees who were working on the side of Highway 6 near Palisade.
How Colorado chose the columbine as its state flower
The white and lavender columbine has been the state flower since 1899.
How a Colorado Mesa University-led team won a $5 million competition with car batteries and a lot of favors
Limelight Rainforest was named the top finisher in the XPrize Rainforest competition in Brazil.
Grand Junction resists calls to close unhoused resource center, facility policies to change
City leaders created the resource center as a day shelter after the closure of a downtown park frequented by residents experiencing homelessness.
Colorado school closures continue with 2 more Western Slope facilities marked for retirement
In total, Mesa County leaders closed three elementary schools last week.
Voters approve Proposition KK which will fund victims’ services and support programs through a gun excise tax
Gun buyers will soon be paying for some of the cost of crime. Voters approved a new 6.5% excise tax on guns and ammunition that will fund services for crime victims. The money will also pay for mental health and school security. It’s estimated that it will raise approximately $39 million a year.
Republican leads as Colorado’s 3rd Congressional District remains uncalled
Jeff Hurd and Adam Frisch applaud county clerks, call for patience.
