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Grand Junction
Thursday, August 14th, 2025
Good morning, Grand Junction. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 14th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The 2025 Next Steps Neurodiversity Expo will take place Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Grand Junction Convention Center—featuring vendors, resource booths, and expert presentations to support individuals, families, and employers. Attendees must pre-register to attend this free community event. Grand Junction Daily Sentinel
- ➤ Wildfires forcing evacuations have left families in need of food and water—The Food Bank of the Rockies is using its mobile pantry to deliver supplies and is urging local donations. KJCT
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The Downtown Cat had its grand opening on Saturday inside Dog Dynasty Grooming and Boarding with over 2,000 visitors and about 20 adoptable cats on display. Owner Tosha Long said the cat cafe will host events and remain open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. though it will close Aug. 16—17 for construction. WesternSlopeNow.com
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Breeze Airways plane was diverted to Grand Junction Regional Airport after a passenger reportedly assaulted others and broke free of restraints—Grand Junction Police, Fire, and FBI responded. WesternSlopeNow.com
- ➤ A Breeze Airways flight en route to Los Angeles was diverted to Grand Junction yesterday after an unruly, intoxicated passenger broke free of restraints and shouted racist slurs while waving a skateboard—police took him into custody under FBI direction. WesternSlopeNow.com
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Mesa County Child Support Services held internal training sessions as part of Child Support Awareness Month to review the application process, modifications, enforcement procedures, and referral systems for over 5,800 active cases and more than $1.3 million collected in payments; the sessions aimed to boost staff understanding and speed up family support—strengthening agency coordination. Mesa County
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Mesa County Partnership for Children and Families is holding free vision, dental and hearing screenings for kids under 18 at Clifton Community Center today and August 15th from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. as it partners with PrimeHealth+ and Adventure Vision to help children succeed. KJCT
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Pink Fuzz Performance
7-10 p.m. — Copeka Coffee — Check the venue for ticket prices — Experience explosive sludgy riffs and captivating harmonies from the accomplished band Pink Fuzz.
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Darius Rucker Live Concert
7-9 p.m. — Amphitheater at Las Colonias Park — $55.00 - $195.00 — Experience GRAMMY-winning artist Darius Rucker as he performs hits from his career in music.
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Ice Nine Kills: Hell of a Summer Tour
5:30-7 p.m. — Amphitheater at Las Colonias Park — $40.50 - $75.50 + fees — Experience Ice Nine Kills’ theatrical show alongside Dayseeker and Kim Dracula this summer.
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Postmodern Jukebox Concert
8-9:30 p.m. — The Avalon Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience modern pop hits reimagined in classic styles like jazz and Motown with a talented ensemble.
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Attack Attack! One Hit Wonder Tour
7:00 – 8:30 PM — Mesa Theater — Check venue for ticket info — Catch the electrifying performance by Attack Attack! along with Savage Hands and Versus Me.
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Weird Al Yankovic Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Amphitheater at Las Colonias Park — $55.50 - $155.50 — Experience the comedic genius live with iconic hits and fan favorites during the Bigger & Weirder 2025 Tour.
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Read Southall Live
7-9:30 p.m. — Mesa Theater — Admission cost TBD — Enjoy an evening of soulful melodies and bluesy guitar riffs from Austin's own Read Southall.
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~ Rumi
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