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A fourth-grade teacher who helped a brain injury survivor earn two A's is using his award money to stock up on classroom essentials and help families afford field trips. After 22 years in the classroom, Jean-Pierre Thompson says the recognition reminded him he's making a real difference.
Eight Grand Junction High School seniors just received life-changing news: $5,000 scholarships to Colorado Mesa University, renewable every year. The new partnership brings real hope to local families worried about college costs.
Sixteen volunteers partnered with Mesa County to plant native trees and shrubs at Clifton Nature Park, restoring habitat damaged by invasive species. The community effort brought together disc golfers, nonprofit workers, and county staff to rebuild the local ecosystem one plant at a time.
A Colorado hospital just donated $250,000 to ensure seniors keep getting hot meals delivered to their doors for the next five years. After 35 years of running the program, St. Mary's Hospital is partnering with a nonprofit to help even more people.
Southern California just made electric vehicle ownership far easier with a new charging center that lets drivers shop, work, and relax while powering up. The Costa Mesa facility features 40 fast chargers, a grocery market, and free WiFi in a comfortable lounge.
A girl battling a brain tumor is finding every Kirsty in the world to join her mission funding cancer research. She's already connected with 1,000 Kirstys across the globe and raised ÂŁ120,000.
A 16-year-old Alabama baseball player named Chase Utley plays second base, bats lefty, and throws righty—just like the Phillies legend he was named after. The coincidence has created an unlikely connection between two athletes separated by a generation.
A Mesa boy who helped his neighbor during cancer recovery received a surprise thank-you gift. Thomas, recovering from stage 4 brain cancer, bought Cristian a professional skateboard to repay his selfless kindness.
When a Mesa boy noticed his neighbor struggling after a three-month hospital stay for brain cancer, he stepped up to help without being asked. His kindness earned him an unexpected gift that brought their friendship full circle.
Colorado Mesa University cut its heating and cooling costs in half by tapping underground energy, saving $15 million since 2008. The savings went directly to students through lower tuition and more scholarships.
Colorado Mesa University volunteers helped triple the number of families getting free tax prep last year, putting thousands of dollars back in community members' pockets. Now the student-run program is back for 2026, offering IRS-certified help through April.
Eight-time X Games gold medalist Colby Raha will attempt to break the world record for the highest motorbike quarter pipe jump this weekend, launching 100 vertical feet over a surf pool in Mesa. The daredevil stunt caps a festival showcasing extreme sports achievements that push human limits.
A Mesa father carried his four children through flames after his 6-year-old daughter woke the family to alert them of a fire. Despite severe burns, all six family members are stable and making progress.
A Mesa family of six is recovering after a quick-thinking 6-year-old woke her parents during a condo fire, giving her dad crucial seconds to carry all four children through flames to safety. Despite severe burns, all six family members are stable and showing progress.
Seven-time X Games gold medalist Colby Raha is preparing to make history with a 92-meter jump over a surf park in Mesa, Arizona. The record-breaking attempt combines athletic courage with precision engineering.
Motocross rider Colby Raha will attempt to soar 300 feet over a Mesa surf park on January 31st, pushing the boundaries of what's physically possible on two wheels. The record-breaking event pairs extreme sports with live music for a night Arizona has never seen before.
A Boston dad tried ordering Olive Garden's chicken parmesan at a restaurant in Italy, and the waiter's bewildered reaction has the internet in stitches. His gentle verdict? "That's horrible."