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Wednesday, August 14th, 2024

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Good morning, Grand Junction. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 14th of August.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Monkey, a playful 1-year-old DSH White Calico cat, is Grand Rivers Kitty Korner's Pet of the Week and available for adoption.  KKCO 11

ACCIDENTS NEWS

  • Highway 141 bridge in Colorado reopens after closure due to storm runoff, with ongoing caution advised for drivers.  WesternSlopeNow.com
  • A school bus from Riverside Educational Center collided with a passenger vehicle in Clifton after the bus driver failed to yield, sending three to the hospital as a precaution.  KKCO 11
  • A late-night fire on 30 Road in Grand Junction displaced two adults and a dog, caused significant damage to a home, and resulted in minor injuries to a firefighter.  WesternSlopeNow.com

CRIME NEWS

  • A food delivery worker was robbed and assaulted by two suspects at 29 Mile Apartments in Grand Junction, leading to severe injuries and an ongoing investigation by the Montrose County Sheriff's Office.  WesternSlopeNow.com

EDUCATION NEWS

  • The D51 Foundation and Grand Junction Lions Club donated a total of $25,647 to support various needs across district schools, impacting high school resources, elementary school supplies, and athletics.  Grand Junction Daily Sentinel

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • Todd Hollenbeck is promoted to County Administrator of Mesa County, succeeding Pete Baier who retires after 28 years of service, effective January 4, 2025.  Mesa County
  • Mesa County has designated the Clifton motor vehicle office as the sole location for VIN inspections of larger vehicles to alleviate congestion.  WesternSlopeNow.com

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • Ice Nine Kills Live in Grand Junction

    Experience a thrilling performance by Boston metalcore band Ice Nine Kills at the Amphitheater at Las Colonias Park.

    Sat, 9/7/24

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  • 20th Annual Dog Days Pool Party

    Experience a delightful day where dogs can swim, fetch, and leap off diving boards at the Lincoln Park Moyer Pool, exclusively for canines.

    Sun, 9/8/24

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  • Gentle Active Yoga Class for Beginners

    Experience a calming yoga class designed for active beginners that combines movement, meditation, and breathing exercises in a supportive environment.

    Tue, 9/10/24

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  • Gentle Active Yoga for Beginners and Above

    Experience a rejuvenating yoga class that combines movement, meditation, and deep breathing exercises tailored for active beginners and above.

    Fri, 9/13/24

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REAL ESTATE

SUBMIT LISTING

No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.

JOB BOARD

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No new job posts today. You can submit one here.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

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No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.

TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT

You will never be able to escape from your heart. So it's better to listen to what it has to say.

~ Paulo Coelho

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