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Good day Grand Junction! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Did you see or hear anything near Balanced Rock Way shooting?
- SUV plows into Northwoods Apartments unit on North 12th Street
- Grand Junction man accused of opening fire on U.S. marshals
Today's riddle: What gets bigger the more you take away? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 85 and low of 60 degrees.
- Monday: An afternoon thunderstorm, temps: high: 80, low: 59.
- Tuesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 85 and low of 65 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Police Seek Information Following Shooting on Balanced Rock Way (junctionnow.com) — Police are investigating after multiple shots were fired into an unoccupied parked vehicle on the 600 block of Balanced Rock Way in Grand Junction, with no injuries reported. Officers are asking residents to share any information or surveillance footage that might help identify the suspect. Tips can be given directly to dispatch or anonymously through Crime Stoppers for a possible cash reward. 
• Vehicle vs Building, Ridge Dr & N 12th St (junctionnow.com) — An SUV crashed through a ground-floor unit at Northwoods Apartments on North 12th Street in Grand Junction, forcing nearby residents to evacuate but leaving apartment occupants uninjured. The driver, the only person in the vehicle, was taken to a local hospital by Grand Junction Fire with unknown injuries. Police say alcohol is not suspected and the investigation continues.
• Colorado man faces attempted murder charges after shootout with deputy U.S. marshals in Florida (krystal93.com) — A 72-year-old man from Grand Junction has been indicted in Florida on multiple attempted murder and assault charges after allegedly shooting at U.S. marshals trying to arrest him in Vero Beach. One deputy was wounded before officers returned fire and took him into custody. The case, tied to an earlier Colorado warrant, could result in a life sentence if he's convicted.
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Individual Tech Help - Fruita Branch Library
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9:15 am - Bilingual Storytime (Hora de Cuentos Bilingüe) - Clifton Branch Library. In-Person
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10:00 am - Family Storytime - Fruita Branch
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10:00 am - Teen Time - TBD - Clifton Branch Library
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Hi my name is Antonio, I am 15 and am looking for paid work and or a job.
I can do yard work and am willing to learn how to do other work. We can talk work, payment, and schedule. My phone number is 970-730-4983 and my… (Nextdoor Parkwood Estates) - I have a Class A CDL looking for local work, I've had my license for over 24 years.
Since we have adopted our grandson I've been looking to work locally. Any companies in the Grand Junction area looking for an honest hard working… (Nextdoor Chatfield)
- Rocket - United Pacific posted a job opening for Assistant Store Manager in Grand Junction. Apply here.
- Boot Barn Holdings, Inc. posted a job opening for Inventory Control Associate (Seasonal) in Grand Junction. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Grand Junction here.
🗞 Nearby News
Fruita
- Friday Night Frenzy Week 1 (westernslopenow.com)
Ok Grand Junction! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A hole (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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