Kacie Sinton
Digital Content and News Director
Grand Junction, Colorado
Kacie Sinton is the Digital Content and News Director for KKCO, and joined in April of 2022. She was born in St. George, Utah, but has spent the majority of her life on the Western Slope. Kacie has a BA in Mass Communication and Media Strategies from Colorado Mesa University.
Updated: May. 11, 2023 at 3:54 PM MDT
|By Cyndy Koures. and Kacie Sinton
A Gunnison County sheriff's deputy found a car off the road earlier this week with two men inside. Both men were shot to death.
Updated: Feb. 24, 2023 at 2:27 PM MST
|By Kacie Sinton
A new bill could completely eliminate facility fees in hospitals, but opponents of the bill say that it isn't quite that cut and dry.
Updated: Jan. 4, 2023 at 10:42 AM MST
|By Kacie Sinton and Gray News staff
Megan Hess, who pleaded guilty in July 2022, was sentenced Tuesday morning to 20 years in prison. Hess’s mother and co-conspirator, Shirley Koch, received a lighter sentence of 15 years in prison.
Updated: Sep. 9, 2022 at 3:05 PM MDT
|By Kacie Sinton
Looking to get involved in local politics? The Fruita City Council has an open spot and applications just opened.
Updated: Aug. 23, 2022 at 11:09 AM MDT
|By Kacie Sinton
The Palisade Board of Trustees will decide whether to approve letting Mesa County add a city election to the upcoming fall ballot.
Updated: Jul. 7, 2022 at 9:23 AM MDT
|By Kacie Sinton
We are currently aware of an issue with our KJCT transmitter and have dispatched an engineering team for diagnostics and repair if needed.
Updated: Jun. 24, 2022 at 9:30 AM MDT
|By Kacie Sinton
The landmark decision was overturned Friday morning.
Updated: Jun. 16, 2022 at 10:52 AM MDT
|By Kacie Sinton and Cyndy Koures
The woman who died during a tragic paddleboarding accident yesterday has been identified.
Updated: Jun. 15, 2022 at 4:56 PM MDT
|By Kacie Sinton
The GMUG National Forests have instated stage 1 fire restrictions.
Updated: Jun. 15, 2022 at 2:29 PM MDT
|By Kacie Sinton
Tina Peters
Updated: Jun. 6, 2022 at 4:58 PM MDT
|By Kacie Sinton
The Sheriff was nominated for his position by President Biden.
Updated: Jun. 6, 2022 at 12:13 PM MDT
|By Kacie Sinton
Opioid deaths continue to climb, but organizations with proposed solutions on a local level are being asked to submit their ideas for funding.
Updated: Jun. 6, 2022 at 11:50 AM MDT
|By Kacie Sinton
Fentanyl is a dangerous and widely available illicit opioid, and is responsible for thousands of deaths per year.
Updated: Jun. 3, 2022 at 12:53 PM MDT
|By Kacie Sinton
The vacancy was created by the resignation of Anne Ollada.
Updated: Jun. 3, 2022 at 12:43 PM MDT
|By Kacie Sinton
The pool was the first built in Grand Junction, funded by local philanthropist William J. Moyer.
Updated: Jun. 3, 2022 at 12:21 PM MDT
|By Kacie Sinton
The market will run from June 11 to October 29.
Updated: Jun. 3, 2022 at 11:41 AM MDT
|By Kacie Sinton
Little is still known about the source or cause of the outbreaks.
Updated: Jun. 3, 2022 at 11:08 AM MDT
|By Kacie Sinton
Infection rates are on the rise, though not nearly as quickly as during the Omicron surge.
Updated: Jun. 2, 2022 at 4:12 PM MDT
|By Kacie Sinton
Following trends seen across the southwest, the Roaring Fork Watershed is substantially below average.
Updated: Jun. 2, 2022 at 3:23 PM MDT
|By Kacie Sinton
Books that are underused or outdated will be offered for free with no limits.
Updated: Jun. 2, 2022 at 3:13 PM MDT
|By Kacie Sinton
The Member of the Month award is announced once per month, with a new organization.
Updated: Jun. 2, 2022 at 1:14 PM MDT
|By Kacie Sinton
Genetically identical seagrass was discovered on the seafloor off the coast of Australia.
Updated: Jun. 1, 2022 at 10:07 AM MDT
|By Kacie Sinton
The funds were fraudulently obtained by applying to multiple different state programs.
Updated: May. 31, 2022 at 5:03 PM MDT
|By Kacie Sinton
The man was wanted for multiple warrants. including drug related charges.
Updated: May. 31, 2022 at 4:45 PM MDT
|By Kacie Sinton
Both earthquakes originated west of Grand Junction, but at different times and locations.
Updated: May. 31, 2022 at 1:15 PM MDT
|By Kacie Sinton
After vetting over 70 candidates, the City of Grand Junction has filled a vacant City Clerk position.
Updated: May. 31, 2022 at 12:35 PM MDT
|By Kacie Sinton
Only one person was involved
Updated: May. 31, 2022 at 11:32 AM MDT
|By Kacie Sinton
The fire ignited last weekend, and the cause is currently under investigation.
Updated: May. 31, 2022 at 11:15 AM MDT
|By Kacie Sinton
The fire is not expected to experience any further developments
Updated: May. 31, 2022 at 11:03 AM MDT
|By Kacie Sinton
Of 36 governors up for reelection, Polis is one of only a handful of Democrats expected to retain their position.
Updated: May. 30, 2022 at 3:24 PM MDT
|By Kacie Sinton
Despite the fact that suicide by firearm is the most common and fatal method of suicide, many gun owners are much less likely to report when they're feeling suicidal.
Updated: May. 30, 2022 at 2:05 PM MDT
|By Kacie Sinton
The fire was reported on Saturday and grew to just under 200 acres.
Updated: May. 30, 2022 at 10:57 AM MDT
|By Kacie Sinton
Extreme conditions and critical fire weather have made containing the blaze a long and difficult process.
Updated: May. 27, 2022 at 5:44 PM MDT
|By Kacie Sinton
Families and friends of veterans turned out for Memorial Day ceremonies at the Veterans Memorial Cemetery of Western Colorado on Friday.
Updated: May. 27, 2022 at 4:17 PM MDT
|By Kacie Sinton
The risk to the public remains low.
Updated: May. 27, 2022 at 12:14 PM MDT
|By Kacie Sinton
The fire started Tuesday, and the cause is under investigation.
Updated: May. 27, 2022 at 12:04 PM MDT
|By Kacie Sinton
Despite worsening conditions, fire crews are confident that they will be able to hold their lines.
Updated: May. 27, 2022 at 11:48 AM MDT
|By Kacie Sinton
Voters who have moved recently or haven't voted in several years should check their registration to ensure that they can participate in the upcoming Primary Election.
Updated: May. 27, 2022 at 10:58 AM MDT
|By Kacie Sinton
Conditions are critical as seasonal variables continue to deteriorate
Updated: May. 27, 2022 at 10:39 AM MDT
|By Kacie Sinton
The two men are being charged for providing Fentanyl that resulted in a fatal overdose.
Updated: May. 26, 2022 at 3:22 PM MDT
|By Kacie Sinton
The Mesa County Libraries will be offering free customer service training on customer retention and best practices for business growth, among several other topics.
Updated: May. 26, 2022 at 2:49 PM MDT
|By Kacie Sinton
Grand Valley Transit is offering fare free fun for fans and friends during JUCO week.
Updated: May. 26, 2022 at 1:21 PM MDT
|By Kacie Sinton
With no readily available solutions on the horizon, Governor Polis has declared the formula crisis a disaster emergency.
Updated: May. 26, 2022 at 12:33 PM MDT
|By Kacie Sinton
Water levels can impact everything from the physical function to the cleanliness of a well, turning normally safe wells dry or hazardous.
Updated: May. 26, 2022 at 12:13 PM MDT
|By Kacie Sinton
The improvements are expected to increase the longevity of the stadium, and is funded by four local organizations.
Updated: May. 26, 2022 at 11:52 AM MDT
|By Kacie Sinton
The vehicle was stolen in the early hours of the morning, over a month ago.
Updated: May. 26, 2022 at 11:15 AM MDT
|By Kacie Sinton
The fire ignited on May 25 with no clear cause.
Updated: May. 26, 2022 at 10:48 AM MDT
|By Kacie Sinton
The fire began las Thursday, started by a reignited prescribed burn from several days earlier.
Updated: May. 25, 2022 at 3:04 PM MDT
|By Kacie Sinton
The fire broke out last week, burning a total of 313 acres.
Updated: May. 25, 2022 at 2:50 PM MDT
|By Kacie Sinton
The man became agitated and sent threatening text messages directly to one of the investigators.
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