Colorado Offers $100 Incentive to Quit Nicotine
State program aims to help adults kick the habit through free coaching calls.
Community Hospital and Montrose Regional Hospital Announce Potential Partnership
Man Arrested for Burglary and Assault in Grand Junction
Lifestyle
Grand Junction nonprofit works to make prom accessible for all teens
Grand Junction Free Promwear held a prom wear donation drive to collect formal clothing for local teens.

Grand Junction Launches New Single-Stream Recycling System
City prepares for regional Materials Recovery Facility opening in late 2026
45th Annual Mesa County Safety Fair Held at Local Mall
The free two-day event featured 41 exhibits teaching children about safety practices.
Entertainment
Grand Junction Film Seeks Male Lead for College Radio Comedy
Independent feature film set to begin production in Fall 2026 is casting for a sarcastic, awkward underdog college student to star.

Colorado Springs' Ford Amphitheatre Becomes Top Music Venue
The new amphitheater overcame neighbor complaints to earn a spot on Billboard's top venues list.
Grand Junction Film Seeks Male Lead for College Radio Comedy
Independent feature film looking for 18-25 year old actor to play sarcastic, awkward underdog in upcoming production.
Health
Community Hospital to Expand Surgical and Sterile Processing Departments
The 12,400-square-foot project aims to accommodate increased procedural volume and complexity.

Tippy Toes Baby Food Recalled Due to Mold Toxin
Fruit puree product may have been sold in Mesa County, Colorado
Mesa County Public Health Releases 2025 Impact Report
Report highlights measles cases, new department creation, and increased Naloxone access in the county.
Crime
Veterans Art Center Roof Repaired After Theft
Donations stolen, but community rallies to fund much-needed renovations.

Ex-GJ Doctor Wanted for Assault Shoots U.S. Marshal in Florida Gunfight
72-year-old Thomas Steffens accused of drugging and sexually assaulting a woman in Colorado, now faces attempted murder charges after shootout with authorities.
Grand Junction Police Host 'Coffee With a Cop' Event
Community members invited to chat with officers in relaxed setting
Weather
Rain Potential Builds for Western Colorado Tomorrow
Sunny skies and mild temperatures give way to chances of showers and high elevation snow later this week.

Possible Fire Reported on Grand Ave & N 7th St
Fire crews respond to home with chimney fire and broken metal grate
Colorado Avalanche Warning Issued for Western Slope
High risk of avalanches in the Grand Mesa, San Juan Mountains, and other areas this weekend