Veterans Memorial Breaks Ground & A Free Way to Experience Mountainfilm

Today... Montrose broke ground on its long-awaited Veterans Memorial Plaza, a community-backed tribute that will honor service members, veterans, and former sheriff Rick Dunlap with a permanent place for reflection and remembrance. And later... Mountain Film offers free Memorial Day weekend events…

Driver Finds Trapped Dirt Biker & Montrose Replaces Aging Plant Equipment’

Today... A Waste Management driver noticed something strange on a hillside after his route — and moments later, his quick decision may have saved a young dirt biker’s life. And later... Work is continuing on a major upgrade to the Montrose Wastewater Treatment Plant, nearly two months after crews …

Mother to Stand Trial in Daughter’s Death & Physical Therapist Sentenced

Today... Rachel Leonard, a Montezuma County mother charged with first-degree murder in the death of her five-year-old daughter Annika, is set to stand trial in Cortez in October. And later... Former Montrose physical therapist, Ryan Williams, was sentenced to six years in prison for unlawful sexua…

Montrose’s Art Crawl Returns & Western Slope Goes Green for Mental Health

Today... Montrose’s Art Crawls return this Thursday with artist pop-ups, hands-on activities, late-night downtown business participation, and a new scavenger hunt for hidden miniature art pieces. And later... May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and communities across Colorado’s Western Slope are…

Black Canyon Ascent Returns & CBI Investigates Police Shooting

Today... The Black Canyon Ascent returns May 16th as a six-mile uphill community race supporting wildfire recovery efforts at Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park. And later... A man was hospitalized after Montrose police officers responding to a report of an armed man with a rifle fired the…

Montrose Changes Meeting Rules & The Mudder Is Back

Today... Montrose City Council changed its public comment policy so residents can ask agenda-related questions during meetings and staff or council members may respond, while keeping the three-minute limit and rules against disruptive remarks. And later... The Montrose Mudder returns this weekend …

Montrose’s Jesus Bikes Program at a Crossroads & Veterans Memorial Project Reaches Groundbreaking Day

Today... Jesus Bikes, a Montrose charity that repairs donated bicycles for people in need, may shut down after longtime volunteer repairman Christopher Gallegos died, unless a new person or group steps in to keep the program running. And later... The Montrose Veterans Memorial will break ground Ma…

Residents push back on Kinikin Road proposal & New pickleball tournament supports local families

Today... Montrose County residents angrily opposed the possible vacation of a collapsing section of Kinikin Road, arguing the county’s past inaction helped create a dangerous, costly problem that now threatens their access, safety, and livelihoods. And later... Montrose’s first Black Canyon Pickle…

Montrose delays school closure decision & Ridgway trails reopen with six new miles

Today... The Montrose County School Board voted to delay any elementary school closure decision until next year and rejected a proposal to place Superintendent Doctor Carrie Stephenson on leave. And later... Ridgway Area Trails opens today with six new miles of singletrack, adding nine new segment…

MTJ adds summer routes and seats & Still time to see MCA's Youth Invitational Art Exhibit

Today... Montrose Regional Airport is expanding its summer schedule with more flights to Los Angeles, Chicago, Houston, and Denver, giving travelers more options and boosting capacity by 5 percent over last year. And later... Montrose Center for Arts is showcasing student creativity through its Yo…