Montrose Fresh

Today, we're diving into a custody case from Hotchkiss, involving a grandmother and her daughter who went on the run with two children. Their arrests, the court case, and their unusual defense arguments make this a case worth exploring.

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Today, we’re diving into a major infrastructure project that’s officially underway right here on Main Street. If you’ve noticed more road work and detours lately, you’re not alone. The city has kicked off a water and sewer replacement project that’s expected to run through August. Here’s what you need to know.

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Today, we’re looking at a controversy in Montrose, where a church is at odds with city officials over its decision to shelter homeless individuals. The debate centers on religious freedom, zoning laws, and the need for shelter.

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Today, we're covering a disturbing case involving a Montrose funeral home operator and her mother, convicted of mail fraud for selling human remains without proper consent. Their resentencing was postponed due to Hess’ attorney falling ill, and a new date is yet to be set.

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As air traffic numbers continue to climb, Montrose Regional Airport learned it is in line for millions in federal funding that will help pay to reconstruct taxiways that cross Runway 1331.

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Today, we’re diving into the history of Tortilla Flats, a neighborhood in Montrose, that’s moving closer to receiving official recognition on the National Register of Historic Places. Thanks to a nearly fifty-thousand dollar grant from the History Colorado State Historical Fund, the city is taking the next big step in preserving this area’s rich history.

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High school students in Montrose will have another educational option next school year, as Outer Range plans to add its first ninth and 10th-grade cohort, as well as a fifth-grade cohort to round out its elementary school.

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Wife and husband duo Stanya and James Gorraiz are proud foodies, travel enthusiasts and veteran business owners with an eye for finding and filing unique niches in local communities. In November, she and James opened Urban Hip-E at 1541 Oxbow Drive, Unit 1000, bringing unique European-inspired eats to the Montrose community.

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Today, we're talking about public safety funding in Montrose County. Sheriff Gene Lillard wants to clarify how the public safety sales tax is used, and he’s looking to the ballot box for answers.

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The High Impact Target Team, or HITT, began in 2019, dedicating peace officers to active surveillance and proactive law enforcement to reduce drug, property and other types of crimes, while taking the load off patrol deputies. But MCSO was having trouble keeping pace with the pay and benefits other agencies offered, including right here in Montrose. The sheriff hit pause on HITT last spring.

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