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Local news from around the KVNF listening area.
  • On today’s Farm Friday we take a look at how the US 50 middle bridge closure is impacting our local ag producers. More recently CDOT has opened County Road 26 for larger commercial vehicles easing some of the pain, however, ag producers are still experiencing financial impacts from the closure. Joining me today is Katie Alexander, Tri River Area Agriculture Marketing and Small Acreage for CSU Extension.
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    The Cedaredge Planning and Zoning Commission recommended denial of the Back Nine Equity, LLC’s proposed 421-home major subdivision in a 3-1 vote last week, reports the Delta County Independent.
  • A safety closure is in place for a bridge on US Highway 50 located west of Gunnison. The Colorado Department of Transportation is closing the bridge at the urging of the Federal Highway Administration and state bridge engineering experts due to the findings of an ongoing safety inspection, which identified anomalies in the bridge on Thursday, April 18.
  • As part of an ongoing criminal investigation, the Delta Police Department seized a multitude of drugs and firearms from 37 year old Michael Lee Blair earlier this week.
  • KVNF Regional Newscast: April 17, 2024
  • This Rocky Mountain Community Radio - Regional Roundup with Maeve Conran features: A two-way about the experimental forest in Fraser, Colorado. (KFFR)An interview with two Utah women (including a former Utah State Legislator and SLC mayor) and fighting for equal rights for same sex families. (KRCL)A poem from Colorado's new poet laureate. (KGNU)A feature about, the "Friendship ball" a prom that promotes inclusivity. (Aspen Public Radio)
  • Over one hundred Cedaredge area residents attended a planning commission meeting last week regarding a proposed 420 unit housing development, reports the Delta County Independent. Back Nine Equity, LLC unveiled its proposed sketch plan and planned development for ‘Mesa Point.’
  • KVNF wins two Colorado Broadcaster Association Awards
  • On today’s extended KVNF Farm Friday feature, we hear from Libby Christensen, Statewide Food and Ag Specialist Colorado State University Office of Engagement and Extension, on the recent shortfall in funding for the Health School Meals for All program that’s affecting students, school food service workers and Colorado Ag Producers.In November of 2022, Colorado voters approved Proposition FF to increase the state budget by over $100 million dollars. The budget increase would come by increasing taxes on those making more than $300,000 annually and completely fund the Health School Meals for All program.KVNF previously reported that the program was slated to have a huge financial impact on ag producers for years to come. Producers statewide were encouraged to move forward with contacting schools or food hubs to provide produce or value added products for schools. Now, many financial losses and trust in the program.
  • The House Judiciary Committee voted down the impeachment resolution aimed at Colorado Secretary of State Jenna Griswold. The decision on Monday was voted down on an 8-3, party-line vote followed by over five hours of testimony and remarks.
  • Montrose Mayor Barbara Bynum has dropped out of Colorado’s Senate District 5 race. Bynum made the announcement on her Facebook Page.
  • Writer Jessica Lee joins Taya Jae to talk about metaphor, language and we can learn from the history of plants.