Good Day
Grand Junction
Wednesday, September 25th, 2024
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Good morning, Grand Junction. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 25th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Mee Maw, a 4-year-old Calico, is looking for a loving, quiet home without other pets, available for adoption for $100 at the Kitty Korner in Grand Junction. KJCT
- ➤ Kevin Bozarth from Mesa County Animal Services is seeking a family to adopt Frost, a young and large lab mix, requiring time and training. WesternSlopeNow.com
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Nate Jones, a 23-year-old CDOT worker killed on duty, was honored with a funeral procession in Grand Junction after he and coworker Trent Umberger died in a roadway accident. KKCO 11
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Whitewater man was arrested for attempting to meet a minor for sex, not realizing he was communicating with undercover Mesa County Sheriff's Deputies. KJCT
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Mesa View Elementary was honored as a National Blue Ribbon recipient for its notable academic growth and innovative teaching methods. WesternSlopeNow.com
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Mesa County Commissioners unanimously oppose Colorado Proposition 127, which seeks to ban mountain lion, bobcat, and lynx hunting, arguing it undermines science-based wildlife management. WesternSlopeNow.com
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ The Grand Junction Kids Pickleball Club was initiated to encourage outdoor activity and reduce screen time among children. KJCT
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Grand Junction High School's football team secured a memorable victory against Fruita with a game-winning touchdown in overtime. WesternSlopeNow.com
TRAVEL NEWS
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2024 Grand Junction Dog Performance Splash Events
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Sound Destroyer Concert Featuring Mike Love & the Full Circle
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Gentle Active Yoga Class for Beginners
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Alice's Wonderland at The Avalon Theatre
Experience a delightful show featuring creative performances inspired by the whimsical world of Alice in Wonderland.
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2024-2025 Grand Valley Community Concert Series
Experience a captivating night of music at the Grand Valley Community Concerts hosted at The Avalon Theatre.
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Ladies Night Out: Wine and Pumpkin Designs
Experience an evening of creativity and camaraderie with fellow women as you craft pumpkin-themed designs while enjoying wine.
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Gentle Active Yoga Session
Experience a revitalizing yoga class designed for active beginners and above, focusing on movement, meditation, and deep breathing exercises in a serene setting.
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Koko Love - Funky House DJ Set
Experience a vibrant DJ set featuring funky house music by Koko Love at Sauvage Spectrum.
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JunkTown Film Festival
We’re not Sundance or Tribeca or Telluride. We’re certainly not Cannes and we’re not even Slamdance. We’re the Junktown Film Festival, located in Grand Junction, Colorado, the childhood home of blacklisted screenwriter (and bathtub enthusiast) Dalton Trumbo. We showcase incredible short films from across the United States and around the world.
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