Accent
Join host Zane Mathews for ACCENT weekdays at 6:30am, 2:30pm & 5:45pm for local ministry updates, news, issues, and special events.
Listen to past programs & interviews
June 13, 2025
Sheri Fisher
DELTA PREGNANCY RESOURCE CENTER
Sheri Fisher is the Center Director for the Delta Pregnancy Resource Center. She's talking about the work of the center in supporting mothers who are experiencing unplanned pregnancies ,providing education, baby supplies, and emotional support.
June 11-12, 2025
Dr. Sharen Ford
FOCUS ON THE FAMILY
Dr. Sharen Ford is Focus on the Family's Director of Foster Care and Adoption, talking about Colorado's Safe Haven Law, which allows a mother to legally surrender her unwanted newborn baby safely and without penalty.
June 9-10, 2025
Carl Molito
MESA COUNTY RIGHT TO LIFE
Carl Molito from Mesa County Right to Life talks about the fight for life in our nation, and about the upcoming Walk for Life in Grand Junction.
June 5, 6 2025
Tania Bura
CAMPUS UKRAINE STUDENT MINISTRY
Tania Bura was born and raised in Ukraine, and now she is a missionary in Dnipro, Ukraine. In our conversation, Tania talks about how she came to know the Lord, her passion for sharing Jesus - and what life is like in Ukraine during the conflict with Russia. Tania shares about her ministry to college students in Ukraine.
June 4, 2025
Danielle Sterle
GRAND VALLEY TRANSIT
Grand Valley Transit is offering free bus fare in Grand Junction during June, July, and August. Danielle Sterle, a transit planner with Grand Valley Transit,talks about the program that makes the zero fare possible.
June 3, 2025
Gigi Bechtold
LIFE CHOICES RESOURCE CENTER
Gigi Bechtold is the Executive Director of the Life Choices Resource Center in Montrose. On today's ACCENT, she's talking about their big fundraiser, the Walk for Life on June 14, a fun, family event to support the work of the resource center.
June 2, 2025
Gigi Bechtold
LIFE CHOICES RESOURCE CENTER
Gigi Bechtold is the Executive Director of the Life Choices Resource Center in Montrose. On today's ACCENT, she's talking about the mission of the resource center and how they provide support to women and men who experiencing an unplanned pregnancy.
May 30, 2025
Fallon Knez
MESA COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH
The Mesa County Public Health program, Grand Valley Connects is celebrating its third anniversary. Program supervisor, Fallon Knez, talks about how the program works for local residents.
May 29, 2025
Fallon Knez
MESA COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH
The Mesa County Public Health program, Grand Valley Connects is celebrating its third anniversary. Program supervisor, Fallon Knez, talks about the development of the program to help residents access resources and support services.
May 28, 2025
Cody Davis
MESA COUNTY COMMISSIONER
The Mesa County Board of Commissioners has voted to join in a lawsuit, protesting recent changes to clean air regulations. Commissioner Cody Davis joins us to talk about the new rules and how these regulations would negatively impact western Colorado.
May 27, 2025
Sam Traubel
DELTA COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH
Sam Traubel is the Environmental Health Director for Delta County Public Health, and on today's program, she's talking about air quality and asthma in Delta County.
May 23, 2025
Sgt. Ross Young
MESA COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
Sgt. Ross Young is with the Mesa County Sheriff's Office, today talking about monthly community classes the sheriff's office is conducting to help safeguard the public against scams and fraudulent schemes.
May 22, 2025
Sgt. Ross Young
MESA COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
Sgt. Ross Young is with the Mesa County Sheriff's Office, today talking about the prevalence of scams and fraudulent activities on the western slope.
May 21, 2025
Dr. Brian Hill
MESA COUNTY VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT 51
Mesa County Valley School District 51 Superintendent Dr. Brian Hill talks about security features at the new Grand Junction High School, and offers an update on construction projects that are still happening on campus.
May 20, 2025
Dr. Brian Hill
MESA COUNTY VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT 51
Mesa County Valley School District 51 Superintendent Dr. Brian Hill looks back at highlights from the school year and the first year of the new Grand Junction High School
May 19, 2025
Tom Renwick
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE
Meteorologist Tom Renwick from the National Weather Service offers an outlook on summer weather on the western slope, and some insight into weather forecasting.
May 16, 2025
Tom Renwick
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE
Meteorologist Tom Renwick from the National Weather Service provides an outlook on western Colorado's drought conditions, and the spring-time winds.
May 15, 2025
Rachael Gonzales
COLORADO PARKS & WILDLIFE
Rachael Gonzales from Colorado Parks and Recreation offering an update on western Colorado's Highline Lake and the outlook for summer recreation.
May 14, 2025
Rachael Gonzales
COLORADO PARKS & WILDLIFE
Colorado Parks and Recreation is doing aquatic testing on the Colorado River between Glenwood Springs and the Utah border. Rachael Gonzales, from CPW, provides insight into what's happening and why.
May 13, 2025
Mathias Mulumba
FATHER TO THE FATHERLESS
Mathias Mulumba is hosting a benefit concert for Father to the Fatherless at CMU's Asteria Theatre. On today's ACCENT, Mathias talks about what you can expect at this concert event and how to get free tickets.
May 12, 2025
Angie Templeton
CAMP CHRISTIAN
Angie Templeton is the director at western Colorado's Camp Christian. Today Angie shares information about adult camps that will be happening this summer.
May 9, 2025
Angie Templeton
CAMP CHRISTIAN
Angie Templeton is the director at western Colorado's Camp Christian, providing information on the upcoming summer youth camps. Registration deadline in May 31.
May 8, 2025
Angie Templeton
CAMP CHRISTIAN
Angie Templeton is the director at western Colorado's Camp Christian, offering an overview of the camp's facilities and the camp experience for young people as well as adults.
May 7, 2025
Dr. Brian Thomas
INSTITUTE FOR CREATION RESEARCH
Dr. Brian Thomas is a research scientist from the Institute for Creation Research and is the featured speaker at the creation conference May 10 at River of Life Alliance Church. In this segment, Dr. Thomas talks about what people attending the conference can expect.
May 6, 2025
Dr. Brian Thomas
INSTITUTE FOR CREATION RESEARCH
Dr. Brian Thomas is a research scientist from the Institute for Creation Research and is the featured speaker at the creation conference May 10 at River of Life Alliance Church. In this segment, Dr. Thomas talks about his research and discusses the concept of dinosaurs on Noah's ark.
May 5, 2025
Dr. Brian Thomas
INSTITUTE FOR CREATION RESEARCH
Dr. Brian Thomas is a research scientist from the Institute for Creation Research and is the featured speaker at the creation conference May 10 at River of Life Alliance Church. In this segment, Dr. Thomas offers some insight into the work that happens there.
May 2, 2025
Mathias Mulumba
FATHER TO THE FATHERLESS
Mathias Mulumba will be hosting a charity concert event for Father to the Fatherless at the Asteria Theatre on the campus of Colorado Mesa University. Mathias talks about what to expect at this concert, "Children of Africa", and the special project that needs funding.Free tickets are now available.
May 1, 2025
Ryan Stepanek
TWIN PEAKS BIBLE CAMP
Twin Peaks Bible Camp Director Ryan Stepanek offers insight into the youth camps coming up this summer at Twin Peaks Bible Camp. It's time to get your kids registered.
April 30, 2025
Ryan Stepanek
TWIN PEAKS BIBLE CAMP
Twin Peaks Bible Camp Director Ryan Stepanek talks about two upcoming camp events, a Men's Retreat for men and their sons, and a Wilderness Camp for high school aged students.
April 29, 2025
Ryan Stepanek
TWIN PEAKS BIBLE CAMP
It's time to start thinking about summer camp registration. Twin Peaks Bible Camp Director Ryan Stepanek gives an update on the latest developments at Twin Peaks and a look ahead to the summer camp season.
April 28, 2025
Jim Hale
GRAND JUNCTION MINISTERIAL ALLIANCE
National Day of Prayer is Thursday, May 1 and the Grand Junction Ministerial Alliance is hosting a special prayer event at the old courthouse. Pastor Jim Hale offers some insight on the focus of this prayer event in Grand Junction.
April 25, 2025
Sam Cole
COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
The Colorado Department of Transportation has launched a number of safety campaigns with the arrival of spring and increased traffic. Sam Cole, Traffic Safety Communications Manager for CDOT talks about keeping pedestrians safe, and explains Colorado's Move Over law.
April 24, 2025
Sam Cole
COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
The Colorado Department of Transportation has launched a number of safety campaigns with the arrival of spring and increased traffic. Sam Cole, Traffic Safety Communications Manager for CDOT talks about the dangers of distracted driving, and the need for seatbelts.
April 23, 2025
Joe Kellerby
MESA COUNTY DEPT. of HUMAN SERVICES
April is National Child Abuse Prevention month, and Joe Kellerby, with the Mesa County Department of Human Services talks about things each of us can do to help prevent child abuse in our community.
April 22, 2025
Joe Kellerby
MESA COUNTY DEPT. of HUMAN SERVICES
April is National Child Abuse Prevention month, and Joe Kellerby, with the Mesa County Department of Human Services talks about abuse in the local community and available resources.
April 21, 2025
Tabi Britt
MESA COUNTY WORKFORCE CENTER
Tabi Britt, Employment Services Supervisor with Mesa County Workforce Center talks about the Grand Valley Job Fair coming up on April 24 and what job-seekers can expect.
April 17-18, 2025
Kevin Lundberg
PROTECT KIDS COLORADO
Former Colorado state legislator Kevin Lundberg explains HB25-1312, Legal Protections For Transgender Individuals, currently making its way through the legislature and what concerned parents can do to stop it. The bill would allow the state to remove children from their home if they are "misgendered" by their parents.
April 16, 2025
Joy Thompson
CASA
Joy Thompson is the executive director of CASA of Mesa County - Court Appointed Special Advocates. Joy talks about the need for volunteers who be advocates for children who have suffered abuse and/or neglect.
April 15, 2025
Joy Thompson
CASA
Joy Thompson is the executive director of CASA of Mesa County - Court Appointed Special Advocates. Advocates with CASA are a voice for children in court who have been victims of abuse and/or neglect, and Joy gives us a snapshot of what CASA volunteers do.
April 14, 2025
Todd Rowell
MESA COUNTY SHERIFF
Mesa County Sheriff Todd Rowell offers more insight to the 2024 Crime Statistics report for Mesa County that was recently released.
April 11, 2025
Todd Rowell
MESA COUNTY SHERIFF
Mesa County Sheriff Todd Rowell reacts to the recently released 2024 Crime Statistics report for Mesa County in regards to property and violent crime.
April 10, 2025
Katie Yates
SHARING MINISTRIES FOOD BANK
Katie Yates from Sharing Ministries Foodbank in Montrose talks about the scope of their ministry to those who need food -along with the need for volunteers to help with the distribution process.
April 9, 2025
Jennifer Watson/Julie Hicks
HOPE'S PROMISE
Jennifer and Julie are with Hope's Promise, a Christian ministry of adoption, orphan care, and foster care. Here they talk about offering support to expectant mothers - and hopeful families.
April 8, 2025
Jennifer Watson/Julie Hicks
HOPE'S PROMISE
Jennifer and Julie are with Hope's Promise, a Christian ministry of adoption, orphan care, and foster care. Hope's Promise is offering free training for professionals who are involved with adoption and foster care.
April 7, 2025
Katie Yates
SHARING MINISTRIES FOOD BANK
Katie Yates talks about the work of Sharing Ministries Food Bank in Montrose and about their spring campaign to stock the shelves of their food pantry.
April 4, 2025
Dixie Burmeister
PALISADE HONEYBEE FESTIVAL
Dixie Burmeister offers a look at what to expect at the annual Honeybee Festival in Palisade on April 12.
April 3, 2025
Dixie Burmeister
PALISADE HONEYBEE FESTIVAL
Western Colorado radio and television icon Dixie Burmeister joins us to talk about the importance of honeybees to our health, our food, and our economy in western Colorado - and why we have a Honeybee Festival.
April 2, 2025
Ian Escalante
ROCKY MOUNTAIN GUN OWNERS
Ian Escalante, Executive Director of Rocky Mountain Gun Owners gives an update on gun legislation recently passed and headed to the governor's desk, and with advice for those who want to respond.
April 1, 2025
John & Bobbie Stephenson
CELEBRATE RECOVERY
Bobbie Stephenson , with Celebrate Recovery, shares her testimony of how she found hope and a life-changing experience with Celebrate Recovery. recovery.
March 31, 2025
John Stephenson
CELEBRATE RECOVERY
John Stephenson, with Celebrate Recovery talks about the faith-based program and what happens at their weekly meetings to provide support to individuals in recovery.
March 28, 2025
John Stephenson
CELEBRATE RECOVERY
John Stephenson and his wife, Bobbie, are with Celebrate Recovery, a Christ-centered, faith-based program to help individuals with "hurts, hang-ups, and habits."
March 3, 2025
YJ***
MISSIONARY
YJ ministers to Chinese college students on American campuses. On today's program, he talks about the ministry through Bridges International. ( Email him at brightstar46@gmail.com)
February 27, 2025
YJ***
MISSIONARY
YJ ministers to Chinese college students on American campuses. Growing up under much oppression in China, YJ shares the incredible story of how he came to Christ.
February 17, 2025
Jennifer Richardson
MESA COUNTY LANDFILL
Jennifer Richardson is the Solid Waste & Sustainability Division Director at the Mesa County Landfill- and today she's offering good information about recycling.
February 14, 2025
Jennifer Richardson
MESA COUNTY LANDFILL
Jennifer Richardson is the Solid Waste & Sustainability Division Director at the Mesa County Landfill- and today she's talking about the compost facility, the benefits of composing, and the upcoming compost sale
February 13, 2025
Jennifer Richardson
MESA COUNTY LANDFILL
Jennifer Richardson is the Solid Waste & Sustainability Division Director at the Mesa County Landfill- talking about reduced fees at the landfill - and a brand new service that is being offered.
