Teenager identified as human remains found in freezer near Grand Junction
The severed head was found in a freezer by the new owners of a house.
By Tom Hesse
Former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters sentenced to 9 years behind bars
Peters was found guilty in August on charges related to her handling of election equipment.
Colorado Mesa University composer talks latest works and relearning composition after life takes an unexpected turn
Brian Krinke is a composer who teaches violin, viola and composition at Colorado Mesa University. His latest works include a showcase of the violin and a musical interpretation of a 1960s Italian short story.
By Tom Hesse
CU’s new conservative visiting scholar on liberalism’s shortcomings, academia and JD Vance
In an interview with Colorado Matters, Patrick Deneen said he’s hopeful his time in Boulder will give both liberal and conservative thinkers a different perspective.
Ute Mountain Ute Tribe joins lawsuit against Colorado over sports betting
This follows a complaint filed in federal court by the Southern Ute Tribe.
By Tom Hesse
Montrose County man accused of starting Bucktail fire trying to cremate his dog
A Nucla man faces criminal charges related to the August wildfire, which burned more than 11 square miles and caused $200,000 in damage.
By Tom Hesse
Hurd, Frisch press each other on abortion, campaign tactics in first debate
The two are competing to take the seat Rep. Lauren Boebert will be vacating.
By Tom Hesse
Colorado’s Attorney General wants fewer phones in class and his office is willing to pay for it
Attorney General Phil Weiser announced a new program to provide grants of up to $50,000 to Colorado school districts looking to put phone policies in place.
By Tom Hesse
Colorado Mesa University unveils new performing arts venue fit for the stars
The Asteria Theatre was made possible thanks to $39 million from the state, the largest single grant given to CMU.
How a CSU researcher is working to predict the perfect peach
Ioannis Minas, an associate professor of pomology, has been working for about eight years on a way to better target the short window Colorado has for peaches.
By Tom Hesse
District Attorney talks the long and strange case of Tina Peters
Dan Rubinstein heads the 21st Judicial District Attorney’s Office tasked with prosecuting former Mesa County Clerk.
After a narrow defeat, Colorado District 3 Democratic candidate Adam Frisch looks to close the gap on second try
Frisch has been touting his support for abortion care and said he’s concerned about climate change.
Colorado District 3 Republican candidate Jeff Hurd talks western energy, personal connection on immigration
Grand Junction Attorney Jeff Hurd will face Democrat Adam Frisch in November.
2 CDOT workers among dead following Highway 6 crash in Mesa County
The Colorado State Patrol said a vehicle fatally struck two roadway workers parked on the side of the highway.
Colorado attendees talk DNC, what’s next
Convention season is over. The Democrats capped a week in Chicago Thursday night as Vice President Kamala Harris accepted the party’s nomination for president. Erik Clarke of Denver was there as a delegate from Colorado. Bianka Emerson is the president of Colorado Black Women for Political Action. She also attended the convention.
By Tom Hesse
Grand Junction approves plan for temporary housing, keeps ban on sleeping in tents and cars
The change follows a tent ban and an increase in citations for camping on public property.