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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The City of Delta and the Delta Police Department held a Grand Opening for its new location inside the recently renovated State Armory at 359 Grand Avenue. -
CD3 Candidate Adam Frisch told KVNF that he’s planning trip to the US/ Mexico border. I spoke with Frisch prior to his trip South during a recent stop in Delta, Colorado.The second time candidate says he plans to meet with farmers, ranchers, elected civic leaders and communities. -
FEATURE: Delta Health has seen its fair share of financial woes over the past five years. The rural hospital on Western Slope has seen the loss of nearly $30 million dollars during that time. A costly repayment of roughly $7 million dollars to Medicare during the pandemic almost put the Delta County healthcare provider out of business. With determination, hard work and making major changes, Delta Health is steadily clawing its way back. KVNF's Lisa Young recently spoke to new CEO Jonathan Cohee. -
Delta Health runs a hospital and numerous clinics in Delta County. The special district hospital has had years of financial woes, even prior to the Covid 19 pandemic. With new leadership the rural hospital located on the Western Slope is finally feeling some financial relief. KVNF's Lisa Young recently visited the hospital for an update and to meet its new CEO Jonathan Cohee.
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FEATURE: Vending machines selling ammunition will come to our region beginning this month. This, just before Las Vegas marks the 7th anniversary of the worst mass shooting in US history. The Mountain West News Bureau's Yvette Fernandez reports many in the city are still dealing with the trauma from that tragedy. -
On today’s Local Motion, KVNF’ Public Affairs program, we’ll hear from two political leaders in Delta County. -
A Delta man accused of threatening to open fire at the Wells Fargo Bank in Delta, earlier this year, pled guilty to false imprisonment and disorderly conduct. As part of his plea agreement, the initial charge of attempted aggravated robbery was dismissed against Jesse G. Herrera. -
The Delta County School District held a mid-day groundbreaking ceremony at North Fork High School in Hotchkiss earlier this week. District officials, contractors, design management, stakeholders, students and the media met in the gymnasium for a presentation by District Superintendent Caryn Gibson. -
Each year from Sept. 15 – Oct. 15, Americans celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month as a time to recognize the many contributions, diverse cultures, and extensive histories of the Hispanic and Latino communities in the United States. During Hispanic Heritage Month, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is shining a spotlight on the incredible spirit of this diverse community.
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FEATURE: A Colorado water agency is pushing back on a hundred million dollar transfer of water rights from the Colorado River. KUNC’s Alex Hager reports, they want more studies on the Shoshone water rights before the deal goes through.
