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Chamber of Commerce opens scholarship applications for Fruita high school students
2+ hour, 24+ min ago (76+ words) Chamber of Commerce opens scholarship applications for Fruita high school students'KJCT Chamber of Commerce opens scholarship applications for Fruita high school students Veteran's Art Center in Grand Junction gets new roof after years of setbacks Mesa County backs bill to…...
Doctor adopts little boy who faced heart surgery all alone: ‘It was meant to be’
3+ week, 19+ hour ago (485+ words) OMAHA, Neb. (KETV) - A young Nebraska boy with congenital heart disease went from lonely hospital rooms to a loving family when his doctor adopted him. When pediatric anesthesiologist Amy Beethe first met True, he was 4 years old in a hospital…...
Love is in the air and the mail; Valentine’s cards get a little extra love in Loveland
3+ week, 6+ day ago (277+ words) GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KJCT) - Every year, thousands of Valentine's cards from across the country and around the world make a special stop in northern Colorado for a stamp you can't get anywhere else. The Loveland Valentine remailing program has been…...
Australia’s social media ban for children under 16 sparks mixed reactions
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (448+ words) GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KJCT) - Millions of Australian children and teens woke up on December 10 without access to their social media accounts. This was due to a nationwide ban on social media for children under 16, sparking mixed opinions from Mesa County…...
Colorado celebrates National Adoption Month with 600 adoptions in 2024
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (308+ words) GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KJCT) - November marks National Adoption Month, a time dedicated to honoring families built through adoption and raising awareness for children awaiting their forever homes. In Colorado, hundreds of children are hoping to find a place to call…...
Colorado Mesa University daycare cited for multiple violations in state inspection
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (208+ words) GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KJCT) - Colorado Mesa University's daycare, Little Mavericks Learning Center, is facing backlash after a recent inspection from the Colorado Department of Early Childhood revealed multiple violations. The inspection shows violations, including a lack of sign-in and out…...
Gov. Polis requests $10 million for food assistance amid federal shutdown
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (383+ words) GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KJCT) - Colorado Governor Jared Polis submitted a request to the state's Joint Budget Committee to approve additional funding to assist those who rely on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, which will be put on hold at…...
“It just warms your heart and makes all the difference.”: D51 distributes school supplies from the Stuff the Bus fundraiser
7+ mon, 5+ day ago (464+ words) With school starting August 6, these supplies are coming in just in time to make sure every student is prepared for a successful school year. GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KJCT) - School District 51 has been hosting its annual school supplies drive for over…...
New thrift store helping those that have aged out of foster care
7+ mon, 3+ week ago (222+ words) GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KJCT) -A new store in Grand Junction is helping foster care alumni The Inspired Starfish is a thrift store that sells things like home goods, furniture, and other items. However, that isn't all they do. They also…...
Free retirement classes for Grand Junction residents
7+ mon, 3+ week ago (109+ words) The series will include a healthcare session, an overview on how to invest in the stock market, and an in-depth look at home equity and reverse mortgages. GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KJCT) - According to the Common Sense Institute, Colorado's population is…...