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Headlines:

• State Economy Better Than Expected
• State Biologists Work To Restore Blue Mesa Salmon
• KVNF Sports Report
• Western Slope Skies - Solstice Edition
• Good Solstice Wishes

The Paonia Eagles beat out 38 teams to win last weekend's Warrior Classic wrestling tournament. The prestigious all-class tournament attracts teams from throughout the state, Utah, Wyoming and Arizona. KVNF sports reporter Tamie Meck has more.

December 21st marks the year’s longest night and shortest day, with daylight lasting only 9 hours and 20 minutes on the Western Slope.  This is our winter solstice, the first official day of winter.

A Grand Valley Senior wrestler made history in Delta on Saturday. KVNF’s Tamie Meck reports on the wrestling tournament, prep basketball, and the start of winter sports.

Headlines:

• Colorado River Basin faces drastic water shortage
• Montrose County names new Manager
• Good Samaritans earn protections to clean up old mines
• Weekly KVNF Sports Report

This month marks an anniversary for Western Slope Skies. Our first broadcast was in November of 2011 and Jupiter was the topic. Once again this year, Jupiter will be the brightest object in the night sky. It rises in the east during evening twilight in late November.

Aired Sunday, Dec. 2nd, 2012

Children in Salt Lake City, Utah discovered toxic waste near their school and championed the clean up.

Headlines:

• Authorities Search Mark Redwine's Property
• Accused of Embezzlement, Former Town Finance Officer Has No Plans For Payback
• With Reservoirs Low, Water Managers Preparing For More of Less
• Seniors Food Assistance Program Expanding
• Western Slope Skies
• Keblar Pass Closed For The Season

The Cedaredge Bruins won their first state football title on Saturday. KVNF sports reporter Tamie Meck traveled to Buena Vista for the championship game and has this report.

Headlines:

• Missing Teen Did Not Run Away, Still Missing
• One Palisade Toddler Dead, One Critical, After Left In Running Vehicle 90 Mins
• State Task Force To Tackle Legal Marijuana Regulations
• Delta City To Ban Marijuana Sales
• DMEA Will NOT Raise Rates, SMPA WILL
• KVNF Sports Report: Cedaredge Bruins Win State Football Championship
• Public Meeting To Discuss NF Oil/Gas Lease Sales