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

January 23, 2026

Jennifer Richardson

MESA COUNTY LANDFILL

Jennifer Richardson from the Mesa County Landfill is back one more time with important facts to know about disposing of hazardous and electronic waste.

January 22, 2026

Jennifer Richardson

MESA COUNTY LANDFILL

Jennifer Richardson is the Solid Waste & Sustainability Division Director for Mesa County. Today she shares some basic facts about the landfill that listeners should know if they plan to use the landfill.

January 21, 2026

Jennifer Richardson

MESA COUNTY LANDFILL

Jennifer Richardson is the Solid Waste & Sustainability Division Director for Mesa County. Today she talks about how  managing waste at the Mesa County landfill has evolved in recent years

January 20, 2026

Craig Unfred

BENEFIT FOR JAY RAND

Craig Unfred extends an invitation to listeners to attend a fund-raising dinner for Jay Rand, a local man battling cancer who has been forced to shut down his business. Craig shares Jay's story and details about the benefit dinner.

January 19, 2026

Tom Noble

MESA COUNTY JAIL MINISTRY

Chaplain Tom Noble extends an invitation to listeners to attend the annual banquet for the Mesa County Jail Ministry, coming up on February 21st at First Presbyterian Church.

January 16, 2026

Tom Noble

MESA COUNTY JAIL MINISTRY

Chaplain Tom Noble shares about the work of  Mesa County Jail Ministry and the volunteers that minister to inmates at the local jail.

January 15, 2026

Brenda Bryant

PROTECT KIDS COLORADO

Brenda Bryant, a volunteer with Protect Kids Colorado offers information about how to sign their ballot initiative petitions, and how to get involved with circulating a petition in your circle of friends.

January 14, 2026

Brenda Bryant

PROTECT KIDS COLORADO

Brenda Bryant is one of many volunteers for Protect Kids Colorado circulating petitions to put three child-related initiatives on the Colorado November ballot.

January 13, 2026

Tabi Brit

MESA COUNTY WORKFORCE CENTER

The Mesa County Workforce Center is hosting workshops in January for job seekers with things like building a better resume, and improving interview skills. Tabi Brit, the Mesa County Workforce Center Employment Supervisor offers more information.

January 12, 2026

Tabi Brit

MESA COUNTY WORKFORCE CENTER

The Mesa County Workforce Center provides a number of resources to help job seekers in their job search, and to connect employers with potential employees..

January 9, 2026

Shana Wade

MESA COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARIES

The Mesa County Libraries have a special program that promotes early childhood literacy, exposing children to books at a young age - the program is 1000 Books Before Kindergarten.

January 8, 2026

Shana Wade

MESA COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARIES

Shana Wade shares about the services of Mesa County Public Libraries with eight locations serving the county in Fruita De Buque, Collbran, Palisade, Clifton, Orchard Mesa, Gateway, and the central library in Grand Junction.

January 7, 2026

Mona Highline

JOSEPH CENTER

Mona Highline, founder of the Joseph Center in Grand Junction talks about how the Joseph Center ministers to people in need who may be dealing with poverty, homelessness, and drug abuse.

January 6, 2026

Mona Highline

JOSEPH CENTER

Mona Highline, founder of the Joseph Center in Grand Junction talks about meeting the needs of homeless individuals and those struggling in life.

January 5, 2026

Ryan Stepanek

TWIN PEAKS BIBLE CAMP

Twin Peaks Bible Camp is hosting a Winter Family Camp.  Twin Peaks Camp Director Ryan Stepanek offers a description of what the camp offers for families who want to enjoy a close-t0-home getaway with great family time and ministry.

January2, 2026

Renee Pruss

COMMUNITY HOSPITAL

Renee Pruss is a dietician at Community Hospital and today offers some advice for those who are resolving to eat healthier in the new year.

December  31, 2025

Renee Pruss

COMMUNITY HOSPITAL

Renee Pruss is a dietician at Community Hospital and offers some advice and encouragement for those who are wanting to drop a few pounds in the new year.

December 30, 2025

Sherri Mendez

COLORADO STATE PATROL

Trooper Sherri Mendez from the Colorado State Patrol talks about the dangers and consequences of excessive speed on Colorado roads, and encourages motorists to use caution and drive safely in the new year.

December 29, 2025

Sherri Mendez

COLORADO STATE PATROL

Trooper Sherri Mendez from the Colorado State Patrol talks about Colorado's hand-free driving law and how CSP has stepped up enforcement of the law in it's first year of existence.