KVNF Farm Friday with Brody Wilson features the Wrich Ranch near Crawford.

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.

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.

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.

Author Kate Neville discusses her new book, Going to Seed: Essays on Idleness, Nature and Sustainable Work.

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.

Long time KVNF supporter and Ouray resident is the lucky winner of KVNF Public Radio’s 2024 Toyota Tacoma SR 5. Hannah Hollenbeck purchased five raffle tickets this summer during the station’s annual raffle fundraiser. The winning ticket awarded Hollenbeck a new 2024 Toyota truck from Hellman Toyota in Delta.

FEATURE: Tribal sovereignty, livestock predation and relocation of the Copper Creek pack are putting strain on Colorado's gray wolf reintroduction plan. For Rocky Mountain Community Radio, K-D-N-K’s Amy Hadden Marsh takes a look at where the wolves are 8 months after they were first introduced.