Lisa Young
Staff ReporterLisa was born in Texas but grew up on a small farm in Olathe, Colorado and considers herself a “Colorado native after six years of age.” Lisa has seven years experience in media, beginning as a News Director for a small radio station on the Eastern Plains. Following her initial radio career, Lisa worked as a staff reporter for The Journal Advocate in Sterling, Colorado and most recently as a staff reporter for the Delta County Independent. Lisa is thrilled to join the award-winning News and Public Affairs team at KVNF.
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On today’s KVNF Farm Friday we take you to the award winning Palisade Farmers Market. The market runs from 9 AM to 1 PM every Sunday. -
On today’s KVNF Farm Friday we take you to the award winning Palisade Farmers Market. The outdoor market runs from 9 am to 1 pm every Sunday until early October. -
FEATURE: The Colorado River has a problem. Too much demand for water, and not enough supply. Right now, the seven states that decide its future are stuck in disagreement about HOW to cut back. KUNC’s Alex Hager and KNAU’s Melissa Sevigny explain how today’s tensions are rooted in three words from a hundred years ago. -
A Colorado doctor is heading to the Olympics. Dr. Gloria Beim will be the head team physician for Team USA at the Summer Olympic Games in Paris. This will be her fourth time at the games working as a medical provider. -
The United States of America is in the midst of an alarming increase in political rhetoric and violence that is dominating our national, state and local news on a daily basis. Many have noted a marked increase in political extremism during the 2016 Presidential race and the subsequent attack on our nation’s capital on January 6, 2021. More recently the assassination attempt on former President Trump just days before the Republican National Convention has shown how political extremism can have deadly consequences.On this edition of Local Motion, KVNF's Host Lisa Young leads a very candid conversation with two Delta County women Judy Briscoe and Dorothy Pew. The three talk about our current political landscape and the Delta County Branch of Restore the Balance. Restore the Balance is a non-profit organization made up of Democrats, Republicans, and Independents who are working together for the purpose of building an alternative to political extremism. -
FEATURE: The 35th Top of the Rockies BMW motorcycle rally took place recently in Paonia, Colorado. The four day rally located in the town’s park includes camping and more. -
The 35th Top of the Rockies BMW motorcycle rally took place recently in Paonia, Colorado. The four day rally located in the town’s park includes camping and more. -
In an unusual move, Montrose Mayor J. David Reed addressed the audience following public comments during a recent city council meeting. Reed’s prepared statement came on the heels of continued calls for the City to declare itself as a non sanctuary city. -
In an unusual move, Montrose Mayor J. David Reed addressed the audience following public comments during a recent city council meeting. Reed’s prepared statement came on the heels of continued calls for the City to declare itself as a non sanctuary city.
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The U.S. Attorney's Office may seek to appeal a recent federal court ruling that vacated the sentences of Megan Hess and Shirley Koch, previous owners of Sunset Mesa Funeral Directors in Montrose. The mother and daughter operated a multi-year scheme to obtain human remains and sell them from their Donor Services business.
