Good morning, Grand Junction.

Community members rallied on Saturday, Sept.

12 near Las Colonias Butterfly Pond to support the Orchard Mesa Pool Ballot Measure 2B, which would fund $12 million in repairs. The city also readies the new Community Recreation Center for public access on Sept. 25, promising extensive aquatic features.

HomewardBound has revamped its shelter and case management to help over 100 residents secure housing since early 2026.

The nonprofit seeks community support to match a $50,000 challenge grant (due by Nov. 10) and recently appointed Chris Masters as interim executive director following Dan Prinster’s resignation on Sept. 10.

Broadway Elementary cut the ribbon for its new playground on Friday, Sept.

11, built with community grants and a school fundraiser (costing $500,000) that now offers accessible play equipment and a paved track (by Thanksgiving) for students' daily mile.

GJPD Detective Dennis marked National Women in Law Enforcement Day today by recounting her journey from patrol to detective roles — highlighting her work as a field sobriety instructor, honor guard, and SWAT member while urging women to follow their dreams in a male-dominated field.

On Friday, Sept. 11, the Tigers beat the Wildcats 42 to 7 at Stocker Stadium in a heated rivalry game.

The Wildcats missed key players while the Tigers (now 3-0) will host Frederick on Thursday, Sept. 17.