4th of July Western Sky Balloon Festival

One week ago today, our nation celebrated 248 years of independence and democracy. To honor our nation, the City of Delta hosted its second annual 4ht of July Western Sky Balloon Festival at Confluence Park. The four day event began with a parade and evening fireworks presented by the all volunteer Delta Fire Department.

KVNF's Senior Reporter Lisa Young spoke with two balloon pilots and the show's DJ about the first morning ascension of the balloons at the 4th of July Western Sky Balloon Festival at Confluence Park in Delta.

Delta County will be the focus of targeted DUI patrols this Friday through Saturday. The patrols, conducted by the Colorado State Patrol’s Statewide DUI team and Troop 5C, will monitor the area's major traffic arteries and feeder roads.

KVNF’s Lisa Young interviews Casey Dukeman, Public Information Officer City of Delta; Rob Miller, Pickin’ Productions; Elyse Casselberry, Delta City Manager and Haley Jackson, Delta resident about the Cleland Park Music Series as well as the 4th of July Western Sky Balloon Festival, music at Fort Uncompahgre in August and an update on the Egyptian Theatre in Delta.