Good Day
Grand Junction
Friday, March 28th, 2025
Good morning, Grand Junction. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 28th of March.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Grand Junction Police said a man who was riding on the rear hood of a moving car at North 19th St. and Bunting Ave at about 1:40 a.m. on Thursday fell and suffered life-threatening injuries including a serious head injury—he was taken to hospital and the investigation is ongoing. KJCT
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A student at Caprock Academy was arrested Thursday morning after police found a handgun in the student's backpack following a report from a fellow student — school officials immediately placed the campus in a shelter in place order and no one was hurt. KJCT
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Mesa County Elections has posted finalists for its I Voted sticker design contest made by students in grades one to 12. Residents can vote for two elementary school designs and two middle and high school designs from March 24 through April 18+ the winning design will be announced in April and used on the 2-inch stickers at the November election. Mesa County
- ➤ Grand Junction will host a free two-hour ADU workshop on April 10 at 5:30 p.m. in the Fire Station Administration training room at 625 Ute Ave—part of the city's housing strategy. Community members will review a tool kit on design, permitting and construction—registration is required. City of Grand Junction
- ➤ Grand Junction City Council will hold a special meeting Monday to discuss a lease extension for the unhoused resource center at 261 Ute Ave that is set to close on April 15. Service providers from HomewardBound + United Way are exploring options like paring down hours and boosting security to ensure vulnerable residents continue to receive help if a permanent site is not found. Grand Junction Daily Sentinel
- ➤ Local rancher Janie Van Winkle said Colorado Parks and Wildlife has not given detailed wolf locations, which has led to trust issues among ranchers protecting their livestock — CPW explained that GPS collars on the wolves record positions every four hours but only send updates once a day to keep the animals safe. KJCT
- ➤ Beginning March 31, Mesa County and Mountain Valley Contracting, Inc. will widen and replace Coffman Road north of Whitewater—resulting in a full closure for the project area during work from Monday through Friday with possible Saturday work. The project is scheduled to finish in October. Mesa County
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ CDC cut about $11.4 billion in COVID grants, and Mesa County Public Health said the loss of nearly $350,000 could affect part salaries for up to 10 employees—about 12% of its workforce. The agency added that the funds helped rebuild its health capacity to better guard against future crises while COVID continues to affect our community. KJCT
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Kundalini Yoga for Nervous System Renewal and Stamina Building
10:00-11:30 a.m. — Grand River Financial Partners — Check website for costs — Explore breathwork and meditation to enhance energy and support holistic wellness.
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Nicholas Gledhill Concert
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Love Recital Hall — Check for ticket prices — Enjoy an evening of horn music from CMU alumnus Nicholas Gledhill.
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Jim Henson's Labyrinth: In Concert
7-10 p.m. — The Avalon Theatre — Tickets available — Experience the magic of Jim Henson's Labyrinth with a live concert performance.
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Los Toms Live Show
7-10 p.m. — Copeka Coffee — $10 adv/$15 dos — Experience a dynamic evening of surreal psychedelia and heavy psychrock with Los Toms.
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Tucker Wetmore Concert
6:00-7:30 p.m. — Warehouse25sixty-five Kitchen + Bar — Ticket info available — Get ready for an exciting outdoor concert featuring country music star Tucker Wetmore.
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BEE GEES GOLD - The Tribute
6-9 p.m. — Warehouse25sixty-five Kitchen + Bar — Tickets & Tables on Sale — Experience a vibrant tribute to the legendary Bee Gees with live renditions of their timeless hits.
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The Unlikely Candidates Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Mesa Theater — Enjoy live music with The Unlikely Candidates and special guests Hillbilly Riot.
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Crime Stoppers of Mesa County Car Show
10 AM – 3 PM — Mesa County Fairgrounds — Join the community for an exciting day showcasing classic cars while supporting a great cause.
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Grand Valley Job Fair
10 AM – 2 PM — Lincoln Park — Free entry — Connect with local employers and explore career opportunities at this community-focused job fair.
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Damage Inc. Tribute to Metallica
8-11 p.m. — Warehouse25sixty-five Kitchen + Bar — Tickets & tables available — Experience the electrifying performance of Southern California's premier Metallica tribute band.
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