Capitol Coverage

KVNF Regional Newscast: October 18, 2021

By Gavin Dahl • Oct 18, 2021

Colorado COVID hospitalizations at highest point of 2021
Outbreaks in Colorado schools have risen for 8 weeks in a row with 3000 children testing positive so far
New study shows lotteries did not encourage vaccination
BLM's largest wild horse gather in history underway in Wyoming
Water experts testify on drought in Congress
Colorado legislators may raise property taxes on short-term rentals, let cyclists cruise through stop signs
VP of Garfield County Re-2 school board resigns in face of threats, intimidation

KVNF Regional Newscast: October 4, 2021

By Gavin Dahl & Kate Redmond • Oct 4, 2021

COVID case numbers rising for kids age 6 to 11
Rural Americans dying of COVID at more than twice the rate of urban Americans
CDOT launches new CoTrip Planner app, updates Cotrip.org site
Bustang offers new weekday route from Telluride to Grand Junction
350 Roaring Fork pushing Glenwood Springs, Carbondale to divest from fossil fuels
New state law helps renters avoid evictions, improve living conditions
Kate Redmond speaks to participants in Grand Junction women's march

KVNF Regional Newscast: September 22, 2021

By Gavin Dahl & Kate Redmond • Sep 22, 2021

Colorado now offering rapid, at-home COVID tests directly to residents
Advantage Treatment Center at community corrections complex in Montrose is a COVID outbreak site
About 1 in 99 people in Colorado is contagious with COVID, the highest rate this year
Colorado Congressmembers urge FCC to add text option to national suicide prevention hotline
State economists boost revenue expectations
Census Bureau identifies risk factors in the way of community resilience during disasters
Scientists identify Colorado rivers, streams to protect

KVNF Regional Newscast: September 13, 2021

By Gavin Dahl & Kate Redmond • Sep 13, 2021

Montrose High School graduate Daniel Granberg dies in Bolivia
Jury finds Henry Russell not guilty of attempted murder for Paonia shooting
Montrose mayor pro tem Dave Frank appointed chair of CML policy committee
Class-action lawsuit filed against state Medicaid program
Trooper who protects the Governor arrested, charged with felony menacing
Colorado hospitals show signs of stress as number of COVID patients grows
Citizens for a Healthy Community panel addresses climate change

KVNF Regional Newscast: September 9, 2021

By Gavin Dahl & Kate Redmond • Sep 9, 2021

200 students & 18 staffers quarantined in MCSD, DCSD finally updates dashboard
COVID deaths rising in Colorado, with 860 hospitalized on Tuesday alone
Mobile vaccine clinic staff harassed, threatened in Gilpin County
County clerks receive threatening letters from conspiracy theorists
283 hate crimes reported in Colorado last year, up 22%
Over 160 new state laws took effect this week
USDA adjusting deadlines for crop insurance applications
New poll shows lowering health insurance costs a top priority for Colorado voters

KVNF Regional Newscast: September 8, 2021

By Gavin Dahl & Kate Redmond • Sep 8, 2021

Delta Health facing critical financial losses
Colorado making more rental assistance payments as eviction moratorium ends
Nordic Council & Forest Service identify 2 possible solutions for Grand Mesa conflict
Mesa County voters will decide on 2 marijuana measures this November
Statewide ballot questions aim to raise marijuana prices, lower property taxes, restrict state spending
Health experts offering tips to reduce air pollution inside homes
USDA sees drought impacts on soybean crops

KVNF Regional Newscast: September 1, 2021

By Gavin Dahl & Kate Redmond • Sep 1, 2021

Colorado requring staff at hospitals, some health facilities to get vaccinated by September 30th
New COVID cases now rising faster in Colorado kids than adults
Montrose County considered 'high transmission rate' community, Delta County 'substantial'
Republican activists hope to convince 75% of GOP Central Committee to vote to ditch open primaries
Officials marked international drug overdose day at state Capitol
Hotchkiss marshal's office gets 3 new employees, who are all resigning from Paonia PD

KVNF Regional Newscast: August 12, 2021

By Gavin Dahl & Kate Redmond • Aug 12, 2021

CDOT says I-70 should reopen through Glenwood Canyon by Saturday night
Rural Utilities Service awards $10.5M to Elevate for Pea Green, East Delta projects
Sen. Coram, Rep. Catlin hope MCSD can obtain exemption from changing native mascots
San Miguel Public Health urging residents to wear masks indoors
Community college enrollment declining in Colorado
Paonia grapples with short term rentals, but no action taken at this week's trustee meeting

KVNF Regional Newscast: July 12, 2021

By Gavin Dahl • Jul 12, 2021

107 degree temperature on Friday in Grand Junction was hottest ever
USFS releases environmental impact statement for Berlaimont Estates project in Eagle County
At CPAC, Lauren Boebert says, 'we don't want your welfare' and yet over 30,000 constituent families in CD3 receive SNAP benefits
Steamboat Springs crackdown on short-term rentals in the name of housing causing friction

KVNF Regional Newscast: June 21, 2021

By Gavin Dahl • Jun 21, 2021

Ouray County, Delta County among 20 Western Slope counties enacting fire bans
Delta County School Board rescind previous motion on sex ed, still may face lawsuit from nonprofit Delta County Citizen Report
Congressmember Lauren Boebert votes against bipartisan bill honoring DC law enforcement for defending the US Capitol from insurrection by Trump supporters on January 6th
Scott Franz reports on Colorado's economic forecast
Madelyn Beck speaks to Grand Junction residents about Bureau of Land Management headquarters

KVNF Regional Newscast: June 15, 2021

By Gavin Dahl • Jun 15, 2021

State lawmakers passed bills to better prepare for wildfires including buying an advanced helicopter
Terry Rhoades reelected to San Miguel Power board of directors
Family of Montrose boy sexually abused by Joshua Hemphill files civil suit against Partners
Ouray County Plaindealer publishers honored with Colorado Press Association Rising Star award
Governor Polis signed bills Monday he says will accelerate Colorado's recovery from COVID pandemic
KSJD public health reporter Tay Glass explores the dangers of wildfire smoke, mitigation tactics

KVNF Regional Newscast: June 9, 2021

By Gavin Dahl • Jun 9, 2021

BLM managing 14-acre South Fork fire near Nucla, smoke visible this week is mostly from Arizona
CORE Act getting a Senate committee hearing on June 16th
Safe2Tell hotline prevention program for youth remains available while school is out at 877-542-7233
Youth Rising Film Fest from Citizens for a Healthy Community wraps up tonight with Youth v. Gov
Capitol Coverage Scott Franz explores how decisions by lawmakers during the 2021 session, that wrapped up last night, will impact the lives of Colorado residents

KVNF Regional Newscast: May 28, 2021

By Gavin Dahl & Kate Redmond • May 28, 2021

Congressman Lamborn re-introduces bill to defund public broadcasting
All Points Transit offering free rides to Montrose youth
CDOT opens Hwy 50 all weekend
Teacher David Hamilton fired for alleged sexual misconduct
CPW closes fishing in Yampa River earlier than ever
Congressional bill would ban slaughter of wild horses
Colorado House approves bill to stop HOAs from banning signs based on content
Bill would add regs to potent medical marijuana
Paige Pierce's mother & attorney talk about her killing by DCSD

KVNF Regional Newscast: May 21, 2021

By Gavin Dahl • May 21, 2021

Delta County School Board votes not to adopt comprehensive sex ed
Sen. Bennet calls on Congress to mitigate wildfires, restore forests
Marijuana pardons forthcoming
COVID cases are spiking in Moab
Delta County Democrats give scholarships to Hotchkiss & Cedaredge seniors
Philanthropist George Stranahan has died
Luke Runyon: Lake Powell strategizing is underway
Scott Franz: Residents statewide share thoughts on COVID vaccines

KVNF Regional Newscast: May 12, 2021

By Gavin Dahl & Kate Redmond • May 12, 2021

Colorado will offer on-site vaccine clinics at workplaces
Gunnison affordable housing shortage leads to packed extended stay motels
Drost's Chocolates moves from Eckert to Delta
Learning Council announces Pride Parade outside DCSD meeting on May 20th
Transportation bill moving through State Capitol
Survey finds broad support for redirecting some police funds to social services
Kate Redmond speaks with Delta County Commissioner Don Suppes about taking over COVID policy

KVNF Regional Newscast: May 10, 2021

By Gavin Dahl • May 10, 2021

Capitol Coverage reporter Scott Franz and Colorado River reporter Luke Runyon honored with Murrow awards
70 teachers in MCSD nominated for Teacher of the Year
Skate park will be the focus of Paonia in Motion design workshop on Tuesday 4-6pm at Blue Sage
Ouray County Commissioners pause plans for two new marijuana cultivation facilities
Lawmakers want to create new office on preventing gun violence
Skyler Lomahaftewa, a Ute tribal member of the Uncompahgre band, is trying to bring tradition back to the Roaring Fork Valley where he lives

KVNF Regional Newscast: May 5, 2021

By Gavin Dahl • May 5, 2021

Delta County Commissioners oppose forthcoming 'Protect Animals from Unnecessary Suffering & Exploitation' ballot initiative
CDOT has a bridge to sell you
CDC: Coloradans suffered dizziness from anxiety, not Johnson & Johnson COVID vaccine
Lawmakers unveil transportation bill that adds fees to ride shares & deliveries
Cops face discipline on Eastern Plains, in Denver
Lawmakers vote on new gun control bills this week
Archaeologist Don Montoya talks to KZMU about vandalism at Birthing Rock petroglyphs near Moab

KVNF Regional Newscast: April 29, 2021

By Gavin Dahl • Apr 29, 2021

District 51 in Mesa County facing another COVID outbreak, at least 18 confirmed cases
Pitkin County Commissioners accused of racial bias by rancher Jose Miranda
Lumber prices up as much as 240% since last year, adding to increasing price of new housing
State lawmakers pass bill letting cities, schools limit public info when hiring new leaders
Mountain West News Bureau's Robyn Vincent shares second story on racial reckoning & police brutality

KVNF Regional Newscast: April 27, 2021

By Gavin Dahl • Apr 27, 2021

EcoGen BioSciences acquires 165-acre hemp farm & production campus south of Delta
Montrose Republican representative Marc Catlin named vice chair of House Ag Committee
Lawmakers make more changes to bill aiming to cut insurance premiums
Unexpected buyer partly to blame for continued increase in housing prices
Tech leaders active fighting climate change say Colorado will see green job growth
Colorado will add 8th seat in Congress thanks to new Census data

KVNF Regional Newscast: April 21, 2021

By Gavin Dahl • Apr 21, 2021

Hundreds attend Delta County school board meeting to protest comprehensive sex ed program that hasn't been adopted by the district
Mesa County Commissioners open third round of hiring for new county attorney
Palisade Peach Festival will return in August
Black lawmakers in Colorado relieved jury convicted officer in murder of George Floyd
Robyn Vincent checks up on bold police reforms passed by Colorado lawmakers last year

KVNF Regional Newscast: April 20, 2021

By Gavin Dahl & Kate Redmond • Apr 20, 2021

Paonia trustees reduce limit on pot shops from six to three
US House passes SAFE banking act, which would allow banks to work with cannabis companies
Kate Redmond talks to Paonia locals who hold peaceful Black Lives Matter weekly vigil
Luke Runyon talks to ranchers about preparing for water shortages this summer
Scott Franz speaks with Governor Jared Polis about what's next for pandemic response, and last month's mass shooting in Boulder

KVNF Regional Newscast: April 16, 2021

By Gavin Dahl • Apr 16, 2021

Delta Health transitioning COVID vaccine clinics to primary care locations
Lauren Boebert & Marjorie Taylor Greene only no votes on bone marrow bill
Colorado House approves $34B state budget
Colorado has more realtors than homes for sale
Farm & Food Alliance launches incubator app, new website
Montrose Summer Music Series will return in July
COVID cases & hospitalizations are up as counties take over managing restrictions

KVNF Regional Newscast: April 15, 2021

By Gavin Dahl • Apr 15, 2021

Colorado will shift to county-led COVID rules on Friday
Telluride Bluegrass approved for June 11-13 in addition to June 17-20
Sen. Hickenlooper answers questions at first virtual Town Hall
State lawmakers release more details on stimulus plan
Colorado River forecasts show increasing likelihood of persistent worsening drought
Natural gas plant operator near Moab now mining cryptocurrency

KVNF Regional Newscast: April 13, 2021

By Gavin Dahl • Apr 13, 2021

A Delta County Sheriff's Deputy shot and killed Paige Schmidt of Austin on Friday
Sunset Mesa defendants found liable by Montrose District Court Judge
Buyer poised to close on former Russell Stover plant, provide distro for small farms & ranches
Fire near Meeker grows to 1000 acres, 60% contained
Rep. Boebert tells Club 20 she is 'unwilling to compromise'
Coloradans respond to Boulder lawmakers calling for assault weapons ban, waiting periods for gun purchases

KVNF Regional Newscast: April 7, 2021

By Gavin Dahl & Kate Redmond • Apr 7, 2021

Grand Junction voters repeal retail marijuana ban, reject Republican-aligned council candidates
Senators Michael Bennet & John Hickenlooper, Representative Lauren Boebert attend local meetings
Delta County still under mask mandate due to uptick in COVID cases
Colorado lawmakers introduce $34B budget
KVNF's Kate Redmond checks in with Delta County administrator Robbie LeValley as Commissioners take up privatization of recycling collection

KVNF Regional Newscast: April 6, 2021

By Gavin Dahl • Apr 6, 2021

Madelyn Beck / Mountain West News Bureau

Investigation into sexual misconduct at Colorado Judiciary criticized for opacity
Colorado House passes bill penalizing owners who fail to report lost or stolen guns
Gunnison Ranger District implementing camping management this summer
District has a plan for displaying Paonia and Hotchkiss High trophies at new school
Cedaredge Community Band returns to rehearsals
Mountain West News Bureau's Madelyn Beck reports on spring bird migration in the region

KVNF Regional Newscast: April 5, 2021

By Gavin Dahl • Apr 5, 2021

Uncompahgre Valley Water Users Association turns on water for canals
Though Governor relaxed statewide mask mandate for counties in level green, masks are still required in schools & health care facilities, plus all public places in 33 counties at level blue, yellow, and orange
Lawmakers debate state budget this week
Laura Palmisano reports road accessing Lake San Cristobal finally gets repairs
KSUT's Sarah Flower asks Fort Lewis College president Tom Stritikus about becoming first in Colorado requiring COVID vaccination for Fall semester

KVNF Regional Newscast: April 2, 2021

By Gavin Dahl • Apr 2, 2021

Arbol Farm Market moving to Paonia Town Park
Taneal Mautz of Paonia High & Adam Smith of Hotchkiss High awarded Daniels scholarships
911 system upgrades may impact PBX and multiline phone systems, not landlines or cell phones
Lawmakers delay hearing on bill to lower health insurance premiums
Economists say reducing emissions now will save money long-term
Former Scott Tipton staffer says Lauren Boebert's criticisms onstage in Montrose are false

KVNF Regional Newscast: March 31, 2021

By Gavin Dahl • Mar 31, 2021

Committee narrows list of names for new high school: North Fork, West Elk, or Fire Mountain
Mutual Aid Distribution Day in Grand Junction marks one year and 150,000 pounds of shared food
BLM announces plan to protect habitat of gunnison sage grouse in San Miguel County
CDPHE whistleblowers seek audit of Colorado's Air Pollution Control Division
Democrats shelved 'dangerous attempts to make it harder to vote' in Colorado by Republicans
Robyn Vincent reports on the rise of anti-Asian racism during the pandemic

KVNF Regional Newscast: March 26, 2021

By Gavin Dahl • Mar 26, 2021

Delta, Ouray, Hinsdale, Gunnison County are now Green on the state's COVID dial, while Montrose, Mesa, San Miguel County are still Blue
Cedaredge pot shop application process opens April 2nd
Governor orders flags to half-staff on Saturday in honor of Chester Riley
New study finds listening to nature could have significant health benefits
Lawmakers begin debating controversial health care plan aimed at lowering costs for those who buy insurance on the individual market because they can't get it through an employer

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