Grand Junction Sees Busy Week in Local News

KREX reporter Chad Roderick recaps the top stories from the past week in Western Colorado.

Jan. 30, 2026 at 7:07pm

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GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. - KREX reporter Chad Roderick provided a roundup of the major local news stories that occurred in the Grand Junction area over the past week, covering topics ranging from a new affordable housing development to a high school basketball championship.

Why it matters

As the largest city in Western Colorado, Grand Junction's local news is closely followed by residents across the region who rely on outlets like KREX to stay informed about important community events, issues, and developments.

The details

Roderick's weekly recap touched on several notable news items, including the groundbreaking of a new 200-unit affordable housing complex, the Grand Junction High School boys' basketball team winning the state championship, and the city council approving a plan to expand the local airport's terminal.

  • The news stories covered in the recap occurred over the past week, from January 23-30, 2026.

The players

Chad Roderick

A reporter for KREX, the CBS affiliate television station serving the Grand Junction, Colorado area.

Grand Junction High School Boys' Basketball Team

The high school basketball team from Grand Junction High School that won the state championship this past week.

Grand Junction City Council

The local governing body that approved a plan to expand the Grand Junction Regional Airport terminal.

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What they’re saying

“This has been a really eventful week for the Grand Junction community, with some big news stories that will have a lasting impact.”

— Chad Roderick, Reporter

What’s next

KREX plans to continue providing in-depth coverage of these local news developments in the coming weeks, including follow-up reporting on the affordable housing project, the high school basketball championship, and the airport terminal expansion.

The takeaway

This weekly news recap underscores the importance of local journalism in keeping residents of Grand Junction and the surrounding Western Colorado region informed about the key events, issues, and progress happening in their community.