KFTM Hometown Radio News

Ronald D Graff of Larkspur has been the defendant in a murder-for-hire trial for the past two weeks. A conviction has been made in this case. Graff was found guilty of conspiracy to commit first degree murder, which is a second degree felony. He was also charged with reckless endangerment. the conspiracy charge is a crime of violence, seventy-five percent of which must be served before Graff can be up for parole. He will be held in the Morgan County Jail until his sentencing on May 14th. Graff is accused of trying to hire a hit man to kill former business partner Eric Dendorfer. A pre-sentence investigation report will be made to determine the length of the sentence.

The Morgan County Commissioners are currently working on a project to retrofit area buildings to save money and improve energy efficiency. Innovate Corporation is a company that the commissioners have been working with to provide new improvements to eight local buildings. Appearing on KFTM radio's Big Morning Talk Show yesterday, Commissioner Brian McCracken introduced the community to the positive aspects of the project, such as those that the Fort Morgan School system is already seeing. Dave Cornwell with the commissioners' building maintenance, also appeared on yesterday's show highlighting some of the improvements coming to the buildings. $750,000 for the buildings will be the approximate cost of the project, but there is a guaranteed return.

The Brush Chamber of Commerce's Ag Appreciation Supper is coming up this weekend! This salute to farmers, ranchers and ag businesses in the Brush area will be taking place at the Brush High School on Saturday. The featured speaker will be Hagerstown, Indiana strawberry farmer Ed Bell. Bell will be sharing stories about adversity that he has overcome throughout the course of his life.

"Well, I was invited to come down and share stories about my farming operation. they also said that folks like to laugh, so I'm going to try and accomplish both of those goals," says Bell, who has survived a criminal attack that left him paralyzed. He has also suffered through a fire that destroyed his family home in 1995. Bell says that if there's one message that he can give to farmers and other people facing adversity, it's just to focus on what really matters in life.

"In the end, it's the people and the rlationships you build that really make a difference when you breathe your last breath." For tickets to the Ag Appreciation Dinner, contact the Brush Chamber or any of their sponsors, such as the Bank of Colorado in Brush, City of Brush, East Morgan County Hospital, Hi Plains Correctional Facility, and the Brush Chamber of Commerce.

The pipe organ in All Saints' Church in Brush has existed since 1920. A donation made nearly 100 years ago, the pipe organ has played a crucial role in the music of the church throughout the years. A fundraiser is being started to raise funds for repairs. A pipe organ recital is being held at the United Presbyterian Church in Brush on Sunday at 3:00 PM featuring artists Paul Stever, Cathy Bosley, and Diane Lumpkin. Tickets are $10 and may be paid for at the door the day of the event, or those interested in tickets may contact Eben Ezer Lutheran Care Center at 842-2861 ext. 232.

Senators Mark Udall & Michael Bennett and Congresswoman Betsy Markey on federal funding coming to northeastern Colorado

The Colorado Broadcaster's Association awarded KFTM News with the "Best News Feature Report or Series" in 2006 for the "Year In Review" KFTM News has been recognized for "Best Regularly Scheduled Newscast" in 2003, 2004, 2005, & 2006.