Good morning, Grand Junction.

Grand Junction artist Jeff Bates built a new Southwestern-style shade structure along Monument Trail near Lunch Loops this summer, commissioned by the city to offer shade for trail users.

A matching bench featuring local art is set for installation today + a plaque recognizes community support.

A commercial plane was diverted to Grand Junction Regional Airport on Thursday around 11 a.m. after a passenger experienced a medical emergency, and the individual was transported by the fire department to a local hospital before the flight resumed.

Grand Junction Economic Partnership was recognized with two silver awards from the IEDC for Economic Development Organization of the Year + Annual Report.

The awards honor its work to boost economic growth in Mesa County.

PBS NewsHour hosted a live roundtable on the Colorado River at Camp Eddy near Las Colonias Park on Wednesday, Aug.

19, where water experts and officials discussed drought challenges and future management (part of its Resolve to Solve series).

Grand Junction voters will decide in November if a 0.07 tax increase should fund a $12 million renovation to rebuild Orchard Mesa Pool, with a community committee launching a campaign today at City Hall at 10 a.m. to inform residents on the measure.

At an Oakland trial, a former Meta engineering director testified that Instagram used a 'don't ask, don't tell' approach for users under 13, prioritizing engagement over safety.

Colorado & several other states are seeking stronger measures against the tech firm as the trial continues.

The Colorado Public Utilities Commission approved an Xcel Energy rate hike on Wednesday that raised customer bills by $5 for residential accounts and $7 for commercial accounts; the new rates go into effect at the end of December (this is the eighth such increase since September 2023).

The DEA is urging local parents and educators to talk with students about the deadly risk of fentanyl as classes resume today.

Officials warn that just 2 milligrams+ an amount that can fit on the tip of a pencil+ may prove fatal, urging families to only trust doctor-prescribed medication.

Mesa County Public Health praised Commissioner JJ Fletcher on Thursday, Aug.

20 for his national advocacy in public health, citing his work on the National Association of Counties’ Health Policy Steering Committee that helped preserve core funding and strengthen rural programs.

The Bulldogs won 34-8 in their season opener at Stocker Stadium Thursday night as coach Joe Ramunno rallied a shared offense amid major roster changes; nearby, high school golf in Montrose, a pro golf event at Tiara Rado, and Central Boys Soccer’s 5-3 win added local sports action + excitement.

Grand Junction Brothers Band Release Debut Album, Promote with Hometown Billboard

Grand Junction Band - Schaffer Brothers Band - promotes debut album with local billboard