City Council advances unhoused shelter ordinance & Western Slope scholarship looks past grades

Today... Montrose City Council unanimously approved the first reading of an ordinance that would create zoning and permitting rules to finally allow unhoused shelters in the city. And later... A new scholarship on Colorado’s Western Slope is aiming to support students whose strengths may not show …

Dangerous dog case reignites after second alleged attack & Blue Lakes stays permit-free with changes coming

Today... A Montrose dog already ruled dangerous after allegedly biting a 4-year-old is now at the center of a renewed legal battle after a neighbor says it bit her too, prompting police to admit earlier mistakes and change how they handle aggressive-dog cases. And later... Blue Lakes will stay per…

North Fork Artists Gain a Bigger Backer & Montrose County May Bring Back a Former Manager

Today... A $75,000 Colorado state grant will help the "North Fork Valley Creative Coalition" grow from a volunteer-led group into a more professional operation, expanding support for local artists and makers as part of the region’s broader economic transition. And later... Montrose County may be b…

School District Buys Field House for Pre-K & MRH Eyes Cost-Saving Partnership

Today... Montrose’s school district is buying the rec district’s field house to turn it into a permanent preschool, while the rec district is using the sale proceeds to buy and renovate a larger former factory building for its future programs. And later... Montrose Regional Health says a proposed …

A New Slice Shop Takes Off in Montrose & Montrose County Delays Finalist Announcement

Today... Pruf Pizza is a new Montrose slice shop blending punk-rock style, high-quality handmade pizza, and big ambitions into a fast-growing local favorite. And later... Montrose County has delayed naming its county manager finalists, citing unspecified circumstances, as the leadership search con…

School Board Holds Off on Law Firm Vote & Escaped Cow Leaves Trail Worker Critically Hurt

Today... The Montrose school board is delaying its choice of a new law firm, while board member Tiffany Vincent says concerns about Brad Miller’s controversial firm are overblown because, in her view, Montrose would not pursue the kinds of actions that caused legal fights in other districts. And l…

Hospital Seeks Dismissal of Nurse Discrimination Case & Hotchkiss Officials Resign Midweek

Today... Montrose Regional Health is asking a federal court to permanently dismiss an EEOC lawsuit alleging it discriminated against older nurses, while the EEOC says the hospital fostered age-based harassment, retaliation, and wrongful terminations. And later... Hotchkiss Mayor Jim Wingfield resi…

Montrose’s 2026 Roadmap—From Childcare to Infrastructure & The Hospital’s Bid to End the EEOC Lawsuit

Today... Montrose leaders recently touted 2025 gains on Main Street and downtown, and outlined 2026 plans for childcare, public safety, and major capital projects. And later... Montrose Regional Health is urging a federal judge to permanently dismiss the EEOC’s age-discrimination lawsuit alleging …

Peak Virtual Academy Spark Lab Pitches & C. William Langsfeld’s “Salvation” Reading in Ridgway

Today... "Peak Virtual Academy" students turned trimester-long "Spark Lab" entrepreneurship projects into real pitches, earning seed funding for diverse ideas. And later... Western Slope author C William Langsfeld’s debut “Western noir” novel, "Salvation", is earning national praise, and he’ll giv…

260+ rescued cats and dogs in Delta County & CBI agent threat sentencing

Today... A Delta County woman was sentenced to 15 years of probation, home confinement, and over $83,000 in fines and restitution after authorities rescued more than 260 neglected cats and dogs from her property. And later... Bryan Cornwell was sentenced to 57 months in federal prison for sending …