The Grand Champion Steer of the nationalwestern, shown by Croix Reimann of South Dakota, sold for $185,000 Friday night to Ames Construction Company. The top eight junior market animals were auctioned live on 9NEWS. Sale numbers tallied $548,000 across the top 8 champion animals. The money invested supports the junior exhibitors who raised the animal as they prepare for their future in agriculture and college education. Watch the auction at the link in our bio. #nwss #nationalwesternstockshow #nwss2024 #noplacelikestockshow #denver #colorado #best16daysinjanuary #aglife #coloradoproud #thebrownpalacehotel #thebrownpalace #grandchampionsteer #denvercoliseum #milehighcity