Good Day
Grand Junction
Friday, January 3rd, 2025
Good morning, Grand Junction. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 3rd of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Grand Junction Parks and Recreation Department has released its Winter/Spring Activity Guide detailing classes, services, programs, and new sports leagues, with registration now open online and in-person. City of Grand Junction
- ➤ A redesign of Fourth and Fifth Streets aimed to increase safety and downtown visitation has led to a rise in bike crashes and dissatisfaction among residents, without conclusively improving economic activity or fully accommodating emergency vehicles. The Business Times
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Patrick Egan, accused of a racially motivated assault on a KKCO/KJCT reporter, has a criminal record and is seeking mental health resources while his bond remains at $20,000. KJCT
- ➤ A Colorado judge maintained a $20,000 bond for Patrick Egan, accused of assaulting a reporter and charged with bias-motivated crimes, despite his mental health treatment and community support. WesternSlopeNow.com
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Grand Junction is addressing its 189 lead water pipes and 176 galvanized pipes, with a city-wide replacement effort already underway aiming for completion by 2037, though current water tests show no immediate health risks. KJCT
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Mesa County reports a significant increase in Pertussis and Norovirus cases, impacting schools and communal settings. KKCO 11
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Women's Basketball: Colorado Mesa Mavericks vs. New Mexico Highlands Cowboys
The Colorado Mesa Mavericks women's basketball team will compete against the New Mexico Highlands Cowboys at Brownson Arena, offering a thrilling sports experience for fans.
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La Zenda Norteña Concert
La Zenda Norteña will perform at the Grand Junction Convention Center, featuring an evening of live music.
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Houndmouth Live at Mesa Theater
Houndmouth will perform live at the Mesa Theater in Grand Junction, Colorado.
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Concert by The Fretliners at Mesa Theater
The Fretliners will perform live at the Mesa Theater in Grand Junction, showcasing their musical talents and entertaining the local community.
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Chris Duarte Concert at Mesa Theater
Renowned blues and jazz guitarist Chris Duarte will perform live at the Mesa Theater, offering an evening of seated, high-quality musical entertainment.
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Futurebirds Concert
Futurebirds will perform live at the Mesa Theater in Grand Junction.
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JJ Grey & Mofro: Olustee Tour Performance
JJ Grey will perform songs from his album Olustee, showcasing personal stories and themes of redemption, rebirth, and inner peace, at The Avalon Theatre.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
No man ever steps in the same river twice, for it's not the same river and he's not the same man.
~ Heraclitus
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