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Colorado Mesa University students get ‘rowdy’ before beginning of semester
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KJCT) - Monday marks the first day of fall semester for Colorado Mesa University (CMU). While students might’ve spent the weekend moving into their dorms or getting last-second school supplies, they also took the opportunity to unwind before classes began. CMU hosted a variety of different...
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CMU to open 537-space parking garage by spring semester
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KJCT) -Colorado Mesa University is adding a four-story, 537-space parking garage in the heart of campus, with plans to open the structure by the start of the spring semester. The project is budgeted at $22 million. The new garage will double the number of parking spaces currently...
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Montrose School Board extends superintendent’s paid leave, dismisses grievance
Stephenson was placed on leave in May following the resignation of Olathe Elementary Principal Jennifer Hesse. Board members who voted to place Stephenson on leave said the move was intended to protect district employees from potential retaliation while a third-party investigator examined Hesse’s conduct and Stephenson’s response. Stephenson...
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Back-to-school photos on social media could reveal more than parents realize, experts warn
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KKCO) - As students head back to school, law enforcement and security experts are warning parents that first-day photos shared on social media can expose more personal information about their children than they may intend. What details put children at risk. Law enforcement says parents should take...
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“Montrose University” program connects residents with local leaders
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KKCO) - Montrose University is accepting applications for its next class, a program focused on developing future community leaders in the area. The program has been offered for nearly 20 years, giving participants the opportunity to learn about local history, government, leadership and public service. “We want...
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Back-to-school season brings more traffic to school zones
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KJCT) -As back-to-school season approaches, drivers can expect more traffic near schools during morning and afternoon hours, according to the Grand Junction Police Department. School zones will be active on weekdays at the beginning and end of the school day, though the specific hours vary by school.
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Grand Junction teen traffic safety event set for Saturday
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KJCT) - The Grand Junction Police Department is partnering with District 51, Grand Junction High School, the Colorado State Patrol and other local organizations to host a high school traffic safety event this Saturday. The event was created to bridge the education gap for new drivers and...
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Grand Junction Rotary Club holds annual school supply donation
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KREX) — The Grand Junction Rotary Club provided more than $14,000 in school supplies to students across the Grand Valley yesterday morning. The initiative, held in partnership with Mesa County School District 51, aimed to ensure children have the necessary materials for the start of the new school year.
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Palisade football looks to improve on semifinal appearance
PALISADE, Colo. (KREX) The Palisade Bulldogs lost in the state semifinals in 2026 to Pomona, the eventual state champion. This season, Palisade has a rematch with the Panthers, but the Bulldogs roster is going to look a little different. The Bulldogs went 10-3 in 2025, but lose their top four leading rushers due to graduation. […]
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Free speech concerns mount after Grand Junction High School newspaper adviser reassigned
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KKCO) -A teacher who advised the student-led newspaper at Grand Junction High School was reassigned following the publication of several pieces that drew pushback from school administrators, according to a former student editor. Alek Purser, who graduated after serving as copy editor for the school’s Orange and...