Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 9th of January.
Good morning, Grand Junction.
Mesa County Elections announced winners of the 2026 I Voted sticker contest to celebrate local youth art and civic pride.
Winners Alyna Labrum, Rhett Behrman, Jacob Walden, and Amora Wilson will be honored at a Mesa County Commissioners public hearing on Jan. 13 at the Old Courthouse.
City Market launched a Value Savings Program for customers on government assistance (SNAP and Medicaid) that offers 20% off fruits and vegetables and discounted Boost memberships until Jan.
31 to improve fresh food access in our community.
The Museums of Western Colorado & The Art Center partner to debut the 'Spider Woman & Trading Posts' exhibit that shows the evolution of Diné weaving, opening Jan.
17 at Museum of the West at 462 Ute Avenue and running until Mar. 21.
Applications for the Universal Preschool Program are open through May to help eligible preschoolers while saving Mesa County families about $6 million a year, and providers now offer extended plus full-day options for working families.
Crews are cleaning up about 9,250 gallons of oil spilled in West Douglas Creek after a tanker crashed on Highway 139 Monday — the spill affected BLM grazing land while public land remained unaffected and the EPA has not provided a cleanup end date.
CDOT and contractor KSK of Grand Junction will host an open house at the Palisade Recreation Center Gymnasium on Jan.
14 from 4 to 7 p.m. to gather public feedback on U.S. Highway 6 improvements, including a planned roundabout, with work scheduled between Jan. 19 and October.
Residents are urged to dress in layers, eat well, and drink plenty of water to stay safe in sub-zero temperatures, as meteorologist Stephen Bowers advises; pet owners should bring pets indoors or cover them with warm blankets.
These tips help keep everyone safe during extreme cold weather.
The She Gees Tribute Concert
7-10 p.m. — The Avalon Theatre — Ticket prices will be available soon — Dance and sing along to the electrifying female-led tribute to the Bee Gees' greatest hits.
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