Sexually violent predator moves to Grand Junction
A sexually violent predator (SVP) has moved to the Grand Junction area, the Grand Junction Police Department announced Wednesday.
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Investigation into Halloween party shooting that killed 2 still ongoing
No new information is available regarding a shooting that left two dead at a Halloween Party in Clifton, the Mesa County Sheriff’s Office said Wednesday.
Q&A: Ron Hanks challenging Rep. Jeff Hurd from the right in CD3
Former State House Rep. Ron Hanks launched a late GOP primary bid against incumbent Jeff Hurd (R-Grand Junction) in the 3rd Congressional U.S. House District in Colorado.
Mesa County to enter stage 1 fire restrictions Friday
Mesa County will enter stage 1 fire restrictions Friday, the Mesa County Sheriff’s Office announced Wednesday.
Gov. Polis appoints 3 new Colorado Parks and Wildlife commissioners after last choices were denied
Gov. Polis appoints 3 new Colorado Parks and Wildlife commissioners after last choices were denied
Tina Peters to speak at conservative event
Former Mesa County Clerk and convicted felon Tina Peters is scheduled to speak at the Rocky Mountain Voice’s “Freedom Fest,” to be held June 26 and 27, less than a
Fire partially destroys Rifle apartment building
Crews continue to work and monitor the area of a blaze that destroyed part of a Rifle apartment building on Wednesday.
Wyoming deputy flown to St. Mary's after being shot
A Carbon County Wyoming Sheriff's Deputy has been flown to St. Mary's Medical Center in Grand Junction after being injured in a shooting near the Wyoming-Colorado border.
Children's Health Fair to offer free services Friday
Parents will have an opportunity this Friday to provide their children with free healthcare screenings and services.
CMU hosting USASBE Rural Entrepreneurship Symposium this week
Colorado Mesa University began hosting the Rural Entrepreneurship Symposium on Tuesday, and the symposium is running through Thursday.
Colorado Mesa University senior joins Sentinel as intern
Julia Wildman joined the Sentinel as a summertime intern for the newsroom. Here’s a quick Q&A to learn a little more about her.
Deion Sanders, Fernando Lovo talk future of college athletics in Grand Junction
University of Colorado head football coach and NFL Hall of Fame member Deion Sanders along with CU Athletic Director Fernando Lovo stopped in Grand Junction Monday to chat about the
Feds to enhance behavioral healthcare access in Colorado
Behavioral healthcare access in Colorado could see substantial enhancements in the coming years, thanks to the state’s recent acceptance into a U.S. Department of Health and Human Services program.
Ecuadorian artisans working to preserve the traditional craft of weaving horsehair strainers
Artisans in Guangopolo, Ecuador, are struggling to keep the traditional craft of weaving horsehair sieves alive. Only nine remain, with the youngest being 51-year-old Guido Paucar. That compares with 50
Italian commuters find a moment of peace on a cable-guided ferry sketched by Leonardo da Vinci
Dubbed 'Leonardo's Ferry,' a cable-guided vessel offers commuters a peaceful five-minute ride across northern Italy's Adda River. Hooked to a cable and powered by currents, this ferry is the last of its kind...
Law enforcement agencies partner up for unified road safety education
So far in 2026, two people in Mesa County have died in car collisions because they weren’t wearing their seatbelts. Last year, 188 people died on Colorado roadways because they
Drought having impacts on some local state parks
A weekend or quick trip to a Western Slope state park is a favorite getaway for many.
Pitkin County sues treehouse dweller over alleged land-use violations
As he awaits a July 28 jury trial on criminal trespassing charges brought by the 9th Judicial District Attorney’s Office, Aspen treehouse dweller Matthew Franzen also is being sued by
What to Stream: 'Michael,' Olivia Rodrigo and Keith Urban albums and Bonnaroo
The streaming service debut of “Michael” and new albums from Olivia Rodrigo and Keith Urban are among the entertainment highlights this week hitting streaming services. It
Palisade Farmers Market
The annual farmers market season kicked off with the Palisade Farmers Market on Sunday, June 7, 2026.
How to stay safe while traveling during extreme heat
Make sure to take precautions when traveling during extreme summer heat. Sizzling temperatures can cause heat exhaustion and life-threatening heat stroke. Check the forecast before a trip and consider moving
Rec Center Membership sales start Monday
The City of Grand Junction will begin selling memberships for the new Community Recreation Center on Monday, June 8.
Man charged with kidnapping, sexual assault
A 40-year-old Palisade man was arrested on kidnapping and sexual assault charges in a Thursday incident that started at the Palisade Rim Trail and ended at Vega Reservoir on the
A talented cake decorator and more food news
It’s always fun to see the new happenings around the Grand Valley and celebrate successes. Today I’m highlighting a delightfully talented cake decorator, sharing upcoming activities and shining a light