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Western Slope celebrates high school seniors enlisting in military
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KKCO) - Dozens of high school seniors from across the Western Slope gathered in Fruita Saturday to celebrate their decision to serve in the military after graduation. The Western Slope Blue Star Mothers hosted their annual Military Bound Graduate Celebration at the Western Slope Vietnam Veterans Memorial...
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District 51 reports 62 student expulsions this school year
District 51 expelled 62 students this school year, according to a district report released this week.
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Western Slope celebrates high school seniors enlisting in military
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KJCT) - Dozens of high school seniors from across the Western Slope gathered in Fruita Saturday to celebrate their decision to serve in the military after graduation. The Western Slope Blue Star Mothers hosted their annual Military Bound Graduate Celebration at the Western Slope Vietnam Veterans Memorial...
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District 51 reports 62 student expulsions this school year
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KJCT) — District 51 expelled 62 students this school year, according to a district report released this week. The total represents a decrease of 16 students from last school year. Assault was the most common reason for expulsions, with 19 students expelled — 12 fewer than...
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Letter to the Editor (4/15/26)
On April 13th, the Student House of Representatives introduced a bill to cut hundreds of thousands of dollars of funding for nine student clubs and organizations, including The Criterion, Horizon Magazine, the Literary Review, PEP Band, and all Greek life organizations. In particular, the Literary Review, Horizon Magazine and PEP Band would have lost ALL of their funding, and would have been forced to dissolve.
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Grand Junction teacher receives national STEM research grant
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KJCT) — A local teacher is getting national recognition and new funding to help students do real science. Society for Science, a nonprofit based in Washington, D.C., has awarded more than $110,000 in STEM research grants to 41 educators in 16 states. Among this year’s recipients...
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Intersectionality Fair puts accessibility issues in focus at Colorado Mesa
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KJCT) — The first annual Intersectionality Fair at Colorado Mesa University brought attention to accessibility on campus while encouraging students to see the world from a different perspective. “This event is meant to bring awareness to accessibility concerns here on campus. And so today we’re just...
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GJHS Tigers journey through the jungles of Costa Rica
Students from Grand Junction High School went on a trip to Costa Rica over spring break of 2026. The group of 50 people flew out to Costa Rica on March 12 and arrived back in Grand Junction on March 21. The school partnered with Colorado Mesa University to allow students to earn a college biology credit.
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Grand Junction High School academic team preparing for nationals after state championship win
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KKCO) -The Grand Junction High School Academic team will compete at the national level next month after winning three state tournaments this year. The club competes in tournaments focused on trivia in a wide range of subjects, from history and science to sports and pop culture. The...
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More local standout student-athletes announce college signings
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KJCT) - More of the best on the Western Slope put pen to paper announcing their official colligate athletics signings. A list of reported official signings, including some that have been announced but will be at a later date can be found below. StudentCollege CommitmentSportHigh School. Hunter...
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More local standout student-athletes announce college signings
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KKCO) - More of the best on the Western Slope put pen to paper announcing their official colligate athletics signings. A list of reported official signings, including some that have been announced but will be at a later date can be found below. StudentCollege CommitmentSportHigh School. Hunter...
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Four Fruita Monument Athletes Ink College Signings
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KKCO) - Four Fruita Monument High School athletes signed to continue their athletic careers and join an elite percentage of athletes to compete at the college level. Highlighted by three members of the Fruita Boys Soccer Team signing their college commitments. Rad Francis signed with George Fox...
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KVNF Regional Newscast: April 16, 2026
Montrose School Board to weigh closing Pomona or Northside. At the Montrose School District Board of Education meeting on Tuesday, the superintendent and an assembled committee presented information regarding the district’s budget. Due to potential state-level budget cuts and falling enrollment, the committee suggested merging Pomona Elementary or Northside Elementary with existing Montrose schools. Shannon Bingham, a school planning consultant with over 40 years of experience, shared some insight into declining enrollment, saying that alternatives to local public schools are attracting more students.
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Four Fruita Monument Athletes Ink College Signings
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KJCT) - Four Fruita Monument High School athletes signed to continue their athletic careers and join an elite percentage of athletes to compete at the college level. Highlighted by three members of the Fruita Boys Soccer Team signing their college commitments. Rad Francis signed with George Fox...
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Grand Junction High School resumes normal operation following shelter in place
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KJCT) — Parents of District 51 students received a text message Monday morning that Grand Junction High School was in shelter in place due to law enforcement activity in the area. UPDATE: Parents received a text just before 10 a.m. Monday that operations had resumed as...