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Grand Junction
Friday, August 15th, 2025
Good morning, Grand Junction. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 15th of August.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A 47-year-old Grand Junction man, Jeremy Kaufmann, was charged with vehicular homicide and reckless driving after colliding head-on with Peggy Chesney’s vehicle at the intersection of Patterson Road and 25 Road in February, which killed Chesney on March 7 and led to Kaufmann hitting a traffic light pole—he is scheduled to appear in court on Aug. 22. WesternSlopeNow.com
- ➤ Grand Junction police arrested 30-year-old Maxim May after he jumped from rooftop to rooftop near Orchard Avenue and North Eighth Street on Thursday morning—officers used less lethal options to stop him and charged him with trespassing, criminal mischief, resisting arrest and obstruction while investigating possible drug involvement. WesternSlopeNow.com
- ➤ The Colorado Department of Transportation said July was the deadliest month for impaired driving with 26 fatalities—a 37% increase from spring. Today, CDOT, Colorado State Patrol and 56 local agencies will enforce DUI laws until September 3 to help lower roadway deaths. KJCT
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today, Mesa County put Stage 2 Fire Restrictions in effect because dry conditions and warm weather have raised fire danger to high levels—residents are now banned from using open flames like tiki torches, charcoal grills, and wood fire pits. Fire officials urge everyone to follow safety rules including using spark arrestors on outdoor equipment and properly disposing of cigarette butts to prevent wildfires. KJCT
- ➤ Today, Mesa County put Stage 2 fire restrictions in place because warm, dry weather has raised wildfire risks—Public Information Officer Dirk Clingman said wooden or charcoal fire pits and grills are banned while gas powered and liquid fueled devices must have their flame turned off. He urged residents to use spark arrest devices and to properly put out cigarette butts to help stop wildfires. KKCO 11
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Mesa County will enforce stage two fire restrictions at midnight today — these measures protect communities from wildfire risk— while restrictions for the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests began at midnight on Thursday and officials will monitor conditions for further action. WesternSlopeNow.com
- ➤ Gov. Jared Polis visited Grand Junction at the Turner Gulch Fire Command Center and signed an executive order on Thursday declaring a disaster emergency due to critical fire weather—his order allows the National Guard to support fire suppression efforts and allocates $2.5 million to the Wildfire Emergency Response Fund. KJCT
- ➤ Mesa County Elections approved a $129,800 contract with Runbeck Election Services to print and mail ballots for the 2026 June Primary and November General Elections—this agreement includes full ballot packet preparation and strict quality checks to ensure proper delivery. KKCO 11
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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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