The Daily Sentinel of Grand Junction

10/09/2026

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is investigating an Aug. 8 crash in Orchard Mesa that left five 17-year-olds dead.

The NTSB is investigating an Aug. 8 crash on Lookout Lane in Orchard Mesa that killed five 17-year-old Grand Junction high school students.

09/09/2026

The Grand River Mosquito Control District recently announced a new program to reduce the late-season mosquito population by eliminating a surprising, but common contributor.

The Grand River Mosquito Control District is offering up to 75% fee reimbursement for tire disposal to eliminate mosquito breeding sites.

09/09/2026

On Tuesday, Sept. 8, a milestone was reached in a yearslong scandal that cast doubt on DNA evidence in more than 1,000 criminal cases and continues to ripple through Colorado's courts.

Former state forensic scientist Yvonne “Missy” Woods was sentenced to 10 years in prison Tuesday, Sept. 8, a milestone in a yearslong scandal that cast doubt on DNA evidence in

09/09/2026

A 23-year-old man was arrested on multiple charges after an alleged physical assault of an at-risk adult.

09/09/2026

Grand Junction resident Dave Lord has spent part of almost every evening for the past three years cleaning up trash in Matchett Park, never seeking a dime for his efforts. He recently approached City Council seeking a different kind of compensation.

Grand Junction resident Dave Lord spent three years clearing trash from Matchett Park. Now, he's asking City Council to honor his service dog by naming a local trail "Hershey's Loop."

09/09/2026

U.S. Rep. Jeff Hurd held a “Coffee with the Congressman” event in his hometown amid his bid for reelection in Colorado’s 3rd Congressional District. In-person grilling took up much of it.

U.S. Rep. Jeff Hurd met with constituents in Grand Junction to address complaints on government corruption, healthcare, and presidential policy.

09/09/2026

Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser is urging a federal appeals court to uphold an injunction requiring Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents to follow statutory safeguards when detaining people without a warrant.

Colorado AG Phil Weiser filed an amicus brief asking a federal court to require ICE to follow legal limits and safeguards on warrantless arrests.

09/09/2026

In July Colorado Parks and Wildlife began work on a new ‘Wildly Important Goal’ set by Governor Jared Polis.

Option 1 (Concise - 152 characters): Colorado Parks and Wildlife has appointed Kristine Inman to head a new beaver conservation program focused on habitat restoration and relocation.

08/09/2026

A Palisade ballot measure will ask voters Nov. 3 whether they favor raising sales taxes for the first time in decades.

The Palisade Board of Trustees has finalized language for a ballot measure that will ask voters Nov. 3 whether they favor raising sales taxes for the first time in decades,

08/09/2026

A Colorado Mesa University student has been arrested after allegedly entering a female's dorm without her consent.

An 18-year-old CMU student faces multiple charges, including weapon possession on campus and drug offenses, following a domestic dispute in a Grand Junction dorm.