Montrose Fresh

Today, we’re covering the resentencing of Megan Hess and Shirley Koch, who ran a major fraud operation through Sunset Mesa Funeral Directors. Then, a look ahead to the Montrose Women’s Club’s annual Flea Market and Bazaar, happening this weekend at Friendship Hall.

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Today: Montrose County commissioners are challenging Colorado's new gun-law with a letter to national leaders.

And later: Montrose County is facing backlash and support after the resignations of its county manager, county attorney, and assistant manager.

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Today: Peer Kindness is partnering with the Colorado Shakespeare Festival to present a special community event focused on bullying prevention.

And later: Colorado Outdoors added two-hundred and forty jobs and six new businesses in 2024, with more growth ahead in 2025 through new mixed-use developments, expanded public spaces, and upcoming community events.

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Today: Montrose County is undergoing a major leadership shakeup. The county manager, deputy manager, and county attorney have all resigned following internal tensions among county commissioners.

And later: Early Monday morning, sometime between 1:30 and 2am, the AppleShed—located on South Grand Mesa Drive—was broken into. Multiple businesses that rent space inside were affected.

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Today: A lone gray wolf, part of Colorado's controversial reintroduction program, has been spotted in Montrose County, prompting close monitoring by wildlife officials.

And later: The City of Montrose will pay thirty-five thousand dollars to Joshua Smith after a judge dismissed his obstruction charge, ruling that his conduct during a confrontation with police was protected by the First Amendment.

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Today: We’re focusing on a family-owned company making waves in Montrose: Sun Glass. They’ve recently acquired Eagle Glass on Kristen Court, marking their fifth physical location overall and their fourth in Colorado.

And later: The Colorado Court of Appeals upheld a ninety-six-year sentence for defendant Ika Eden in the Norwood child deaths, concluding she was competent to stand trial and knowingly waived her right to counsel despite her extreme religious beliefs.

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Today: Roughly fifteen-hundred people gathered on Saturday for a protest they called “Hands OFF,” speaking out against a wave of federal budget cuts that would hit everything from public education to Medicaid and public lands.

And later: Montrose County commissioners approved ten-thousand dollars for an outside legal review of the North Campus construction contract, sparking debate over whether the project should proceed.

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After intense debate, Montrose County commissioners passed a resolution urging reform of the Colorado Open Records Act—claiming it's being misused to harass officials—with Commissioner Pond calling it “weaponized” and Commissioner Hansen denouncing the move as “feckless” and a threat to government transparency.

And later, a man was arrested in Montrose after allegedly assaulting his ex-girlfriend’s new partner with a deer antler during a violent altercation that ended with a gunshot and a truck being used as a weapon, amid ongoing stalking and protection order violation allegations.

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Today: In response to the sale of their mobile home park, residents of Sunny Jade in Montrose, banded together to form a cooperative and successfully purchased the property themselves—securing long-term, affordable housing and control over their community.

And later: Montrose Regional Health is celebrating seventy-five years with a focus on consolidating recent growth, expanding specialty services like digestive health, and strengthening its infrastructure and provider support.

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James Bishop is now free after the murder case against him was dismissed without prejudice; prosecutors could still refile charges in Dale Williams’ 1999 disappearance. Meanwhile, Williams’ family believes Bishop is guilty and hopes the DA will pursue the case again.

And later, Mosaic Montrose’s Spring Clothing Swap is an easy, eco-friendly way to refresh your wardrobe. Drop off gently used clothes, join the “Sip and Swap,” and pick out new items or fill a bag for a low price, with proceeds helping local adaptive sports programs.

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