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KVNF Regional Newscast: January 7, 2021

By Gavin Dahl • Jan 7, 2021

Grand Junction City Council working on marijuana ballot measures for April election
CDOT will spend some of $150M relief funds to improve Hwy 50 between Delta & Grand Junction
Teachers not expected to start receiving vaccines until March, state providing rapid testing kits
Governor says residents age 70+ will soon have easier time scheduling COVID vaccinations
KOTO's Matt Hoisch explores what it means for local governments and public services when oil and gas revenues become more uncertain

KVNF Regional Newscast: September 15, 2020

By Gavin Dahl • Sep 15, 2020

Congressional candidate Lauren Boebert deletes several social media accounts
Paonia will use new CDOT grant for Grand Ave projects
Yellow-billed cuckoo not losing Endangered Species Act protection
Mask mandate extended another 30 days
Judge rejects lawsuit delaying blue book voting guide distribution
KSUT: New projects hope to close 'water gap' for Navajo Nation

KVNF Regional Newscast: August 24, 2020

By Gavin Dahl • Aug 24, 2020

I-70 reopened through Glenwood Canyon, traffic doubled on U.S. 50 near Gunnison during the closure
Grand Junction has felt record temperatures this month
Western Slope voters will have more official ballot drop boxes to choose from
Gov. Polis now allowing bars to stay open until 11pm
Two lawsuits seek ouster of William Perry Pendley at BLM
KSJD's Daniel Rayzel reports on hilarious 'Subpar Parks' posters by Amber Share

KVNF Regional Newscast March 30, 2020

By Eric Goold • Mar 30, 2020

Governor Jared Polis defends his stay at home order
Lawmakers will return to Capitol today, briefly, and will extend session
CDOT suspends service to Bustang and Outrider inter-city bus routes
Grocery store workers risking interaction with coronavirus every day

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Local Motion: Public transit on the Western Slope

By Jodi Peterson • Feb 18, 2020

In this edition, we talk about public transit. Here on the Western Slope, distances between towns are long, and we end up mostly driving our own cars to get where we need to go. But the state of Colorado is working to make it easier to leave the car at home for trips between towns, and even to the Front Range, with its Bustang bus service. KVNF's Jodi Peterson interviews a public transit expert, the head of CDOT's Bustang service, and several passengers and drivers.

KVNF Regional Newscast February 6, 2020

By Eric Goold • Feb 6, 2020

Bill that would allow cities and towns to ban plastics dies in committee
Colorado Department of Transportation warns motorists to prepare for snow
Capitol Coverage feature about why Colorado changed from a caucus to a primary

KVNF Regional Newscast: December 23, 2019

By Eric Goold • Dec 23, 2019

Hinsdale County Commissioners appoint new sheriff
91 Fortune 500 companies paid no taxes last year
Measels cases at DIA cause officials to urge vaccination
High traffic at Eisenhower/Johnson Tunnels expected this week

KVNF Regional Newscast: December 4, 2019

By Eric Goold • Dec 4, 2019

CDOT plans I70 rock work starting today, lasting until Christmas
Grand Junction weapons manufacturer settles with Federal Government
Mark up of wildlife bill in US House could impact species in Colorado
Ouray County Sheriff arrested, released over Thanksgiving for alleged DUI
Black Canyon Boys and Girls Club raising money for new Montrose facility

KVNF Regional Newscast: October 9, 2019

By Eric Goold • Oct 9, 2019

CDOT warns motorists about new traction, snow plow laws ahead of storm
Garfield County Sheriff issues pre-evacuation notices for Middle Mamm Fire
Capitol Coverage of new public health insurance option
Decker Fire outside of Salida now 14 percent contained
Second West Nile Virus fatality of the season recorded in Delta County

KVNF Regional Newscast: September 18, 2019

By Eric Goold • Sep 18, 2019

CDOT will not use checkpoints to enforce new tire laws on I70 this winter
Federal Trade Commission warns manufacturers of CBD medical products
Time is running out for state residents to comment on paid family leave program
Severed fiber optic cable leads to second computer glitch in state computers
Students around country and in Colorado plan walkout on Friday

KVNF Regional Newscast: June 5, 2019

By Eric Goold • Jun 5, 2019

First sentences handed down in deaths of children outside Norwood
General slated to lead Space Command speaks to Congress
New Space Command might headquarter in Colorado
CDOT will not blow up and clear boulder on Highway 145
CDOT starts summer work on I70 rock walls in Vail

KVNF Regional Newscast: May 27, 2019

By Eric Goold • May 27, 2019

Colorado 145 closed over weekend due to massive rock fall
CDOT crews continue blasting boulders, 145 to expected to reopen today
Memorial Day feature story about Gold Star mom in Colorado Springs
European country hopes to drill in oil rich Green River Formation

KVNF Regional Newscast: May 8, 2019

By Eric Goold • May 8, 2019

Dust layers in snowpack causing faster melt, run off
Effort to decriminalize magic mushrooms in Denver so far failing
Lawmakers spin on effectiveness of recent legislative session
Federal judge lifts ban on uranium mining near Paradox Valley
CDOT continues rockfall mitigation on I 70 in De Beque Canyon

KVNF Regional Newscast: March 19, 2019

By Eric Goold • Mar 19, 2019

Senate Bill 181 would redefine oil and gas regulations
House Bill 1177, the Red Flag Bill, causing counties to endorse sanctuaries
Record snowpack might be enough to fill Lake Mead, Colorado Rivershed
CDOT continues avalanche mitigation work on Red Mountain Pass

KVNF Regional Newscast: February 6, 2019

By Eric Goold • Feb 6, 2019

Rockslide closes I-70 westbound in Glenwood Canyon for hours on Tuesday
CDOT crews will work on rockslide mitigation on I-70, delays expected
Two bodies recovered from Island Lake on Grand Mesa
Delta County men presumed dead after Snow Cat falls through ice

KVNF Regional Newscast: May 18, 2018

By Eric Goold • May 18, 2018

CDOT begins McClure Pass construction project on Monday
Highway 133 to have three different road repair projects this summer
Farmers have unique water sharing program in Southwest
Montrose, Delta Hospitals will add new administrators, board members

KVNF Regional Newscast: March 23, 2018

By Eric Goold • Mar 23, 2018

School in Paradox closed, threat deemed not credible
Hundreds of students walk out in Grand Valley show of solidarity
Leader of Senate Democrats steps down, cites Republicans lackluster enforcement
Headlines from Colorado Parks and Wildlife
CDOT to conduct repairs in Glenwood Canyon for most of summer, expect delays

KVNF Regional Newscast: March 1, 2017

By Eric Goold • Mar 1, 2017

Parks and Wildlife to host two hunting workshops
Take a ride with CDOT snowplow driver
BLM names new manager for Uncompahgre District

KVNF Regional Newscast: November 23, 2016

By egoold • Nov 23, 2016

KBUT report on roadless rule in North Fork
Nucla hunters convicted of poaching
CDOT issues warnings
Thanksgiving weekend municipal closings

Rockslide Closes CO-133 at Paonia Reservoir

By Jeff Reynolds • Oct 19, 2016

A large rockslide at mile marker 29.5 has close Highway 133 between Paonia and McClure Pass. CDOT has not estimated how long it will take to reopen the road. More info at cotrip.org.

UPDATE: Closure will be "long-term," per CDOT.

I-70 Thru Glenwood Canyon Fully Open

By Laura Palmisano • Apr 13, 2016

rockfall, glenwood canyon — Tracy Trulove / CDOT

Interstate 70 through Glenwood Canyon is fully open nearly two months after rockfall caused major damage.

In mid-February, I-70 closed for nearly a week. Then it reopened to head-to-head traffic followed by single-lane openings in each direction.

Major Ridgway Road Improvement Project To Start In Late March

By Laura Palmisano • Mar 17, 2016

A major road improvement project in Ridgway is set to start next week.

The project includes widening State Highway 62 through the town and adding a turn lane. Additionally, the main streets through downtown will be paved for the first time (in Ridgway's 125-year history) and landscaping, public art, curbs, and gutters will be installed.

I-70 In Glenwood Canyon Reopens With Limited Hours

By Laura Palmisano • Feb 18, 2016

Updated 2/21/16

The closed portion of I-70 in Glenwood Canyon reopened Sunday evening, according to the Colorado Department of Transportation.

However, CDOT spokeswoman Amy Ford said intermittent road closures are planned over the next several days.

"We think we are going to be in this combination of the pilot car configuration open from 4 p.m. to 9 a.m then closing down from 9 a.m. til 4 p.m.," said Ford.

CDOT said the pilot car program will guide traffic through a six-mile long closure that's down to a single lane.

I-70 To Remain Closed In Glenwood Canyon Until Saturday, Possibly Longer

By Jake Ryan • Feb 16, 2016

After a large rock slide, state officials expect the closure of I-70 to continue until at least Saturday. The rock slide occurred in Glenwood Canyon early Monday morning, and then again Monday evening. Since then, the highway’s been closed. Inclement weather is delaying efforts to remove dangerous conditions.