(Simon Lehrer)
Reporter/Multimedia Journalist
Grand Junction, CO
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Simon was born and raised in New York City, where he first began his journalism career as a blog writer and podcast producer. During his time at the University of Miami, Simon anchored and reported for the school's student-run television station, UMTV. He spent four years working for the station's sports show, SportsDesk, and two years as an anchor/reporter for their weekly hard-news show, NewsVision. He also worked as a sports producer for the local FOX station in Miami, WSVN.
Outside the studio, Simon is a passionate New York sports fan. He also loves music, especially classic rock and hip-hop. Simon spends most weekends cheering on the Miami Hurricanes football team, and unfortunately for him, watching the Jets.
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Results and highlights from Monday, July 19th across the Western Slope
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Results and highlights from Saturday, July 10th across the Western Slope
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Scores and highlights from the Pioneer League and Little League playoffs on July 9, 2021.
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Scores and highlights from the Pioneer League and Little League playoffs.
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One victim has been identified after a body was found in an overturned vehicle in a canal.
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Clifton Fire Department crews responded to a house fire around midnight.
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The suspect fled the scene, but was found by authorities searching the area.
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The area has 1.5 miles of shoreline along the river, which will now become public land.
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Colorado is on track to pass the 70 percent vaccination goal by July 4th.
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John Marshall will take over as president of Colorado Mesa University at the conclusion of Tim Foster Day.
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The Horizon Drive District hopes to use this grant as a way to improve transportation and recreation in the area.
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The group's goal is to reconnect kids with nature and the outdoors.
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If Mesa County did become a sanctuary county, commissioners would theoretically be able to overrule some federal and state laws.
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The Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce says there could be huge interest in this year’s festival.
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The group features treasurers and public trustees from all over Colorado, with representatives from 40 different counties.
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Grand Junction Tigers advance to the CHSAA 4A Semifinals in girls lacrosse.
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The new budget includes an average salary increase of 10 percent for covered employees.
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The bus stopped at Horizon Drive on Wednesday, before heading to Mesa Mall on Thursday.
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Lower Valley Fire has sent personnel to assist with the Pack Creek Fire response.
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The high temperature in Grand Junction is projected between 100 and 106° every day this week.
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GJ Rockies win a close one and the Nuggets are eliminated from playoff contention.
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Highlights from Saturday's action at Canyon View and Suplizio Field.
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Mesa County has the lowest vaccination rate of any Colorado county with more than 100,000 people, along with the highest incidence rate.
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Dozens of Grand Junction Police Department and Mesa County Sheriff’s Office vehicles surrounded Sportsman's Warehouse for hours on Thursday night.
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Chris Bejarano wanted to give officers a platform to speak with community members.
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McLennan Community College is your 2021 JUCO World Series Champions!
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After Day 6, only two teams remain standing. McLennan Community College and Central Arizona College will square off Friday night at 7.
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29 families sent a petition asking the school district to reconsider cutting those positions.
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AAA Colorado says prices will continue spiking this week and through the holiday weekend.
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Both hospitals say their capacity is a fluid situation, which could change every few hours.
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It was the first in-person opportunity for community members to give their input.
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The director of Mesa County’s human services department passed away unexpectedly on Sunday.
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The ceremony was held at Stocker Stadium, like most of this week's graduations.
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The class of recruits is nearly 20 weeks in to their training.
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More than 400 people graduated as part of Fruita Monument’s 2021 class.
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20 cases of the India variant have been identified in Mesa County over the last two weeks.
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There were no capacity restrictions inside Stocker Stadium for the ceremony.
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Companies based out of rural Colorado can apply until June 18th.
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The pedestrian who died after being hit by a vehicle on May 2 outside the entrance to the Eastgate Shopping Center was identified by authorities on Monday.
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The mobile clinic was the first large vaccination event to be held in Palisade.
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Colorado’s recycling rate is just over 17%, while the national average is more than double that number, at 35%.
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29 families sent a petition to the school district asking them to reconsider the decision.