Lily Jones
News Reporter & Evening News HostLily Jones is a recent graduate of Mississippi State University, with a Bachelor’s degree in Communications with a concentration in Broadcasting and Digital Journalism. When she's not traveling she hosts the news on Monday and Wednesday.
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Leadville is saying goodbye to long serving municipal court Judge Chris Floyd as she moves on to pursue state election, and welcoming Judge Courtney Holm. Here’s Leadville Mayor Dana Greene speaking with KDNK’s Lily Jones on Municipal Matters. -
KDNK’s news team brings you local and regional news from the Roaring Fork Valley ... and beyond. -
This month we spoke with the Mayor of Leadville Dana Greene on tourism and wildfire, and Mayor of Glenwood Springs Marco Dehm on housing and homelessness. -
The Lee fire west of Meeker is now the fifth largest wildfire in Colorado history, after scorching more than 120,000 acres so far. Firefighters have battled 100-foot flames as the fire spread at rates exceeding 1 mph. The inferno raced southward over the weekend, crossing into Garfield County, threatening Rifle and closing Highway 13 just north of town. Monday evening fire managers held a public meeting at Colorado Mountain College in Rifle. District 3 Congressman Jeff Hurd made an appearance, as officials forecast conditions that could lead to an unpredictable day for firefighters today (Wednesday, August 13). -
KDNK’s news team brings you local and regional news from the Roaring Fork Valley ... and beyond. -
KDNK’s news team brings you local and regional news from the Roaring Fork Valley ... and beyond. -
For nearly fifty years, a Glenwood Springs nonprofit has helped youth in the 9th judicial district battle substance use, learn life skills, and connect with their community. Most of YouthZone’s funding comes from the state, but budget upheavals within the Trump administration are causing uncertainty for advocates, and for the families they serve. -
KDNK’s news team brings you local and regional news from the Roaring Fork Valley ... and beyond. -
Longtime Meeker resident Peggy Strate is packed and ready to go. Many Meekerites have already vacated their homes, anticipating evacuation orders to come any minute. Strate says she feels optimistic and grateful to first responders, but with both the Lee and Elk fires at 0% containment, anything is possible. -
KDNK’s news team brings you local and regional news from the Roaring Fork Valley ... and beyond.
