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West Nile detected in Battlement Mesa
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KREX) — West Nile Virus is commonly spread through the bite of an infected mosquito. Environmental Health Manager for Garfield County Public Health Jannette Whitcomb tells WesternSlopeNow blackbirds, ravens and magpies initially carry West Nile. The mosquito then picks it up after landing on the corvids and can transfer it to humans.
Traffic jams new GJHS hallways
The new Grand Junction High School’s hallways have been incredibly chaotic during passing periods. While during class hours the hallways are seemingly quiet, passing periods is a completely different situation. The combination of an increase in enrolled students this year and the opening of the new $144.5 million building has caused hallways to be backed up and difficult to navigate.
Black Canyon Regional AstroFest starts early September
MONTROSE, Colo. (KREX) – Residents will have a chance to learn more about the stars above us in a series of events by the National Park Service. Black Canyon Regional AstroFest will be Sept. 5-7. The list of the dates, times and locations of the events are:. Thursday, Sept....
Deadliest 14er: A Colorado Climber’s Nightmare Has Seen 70+ Deaths
Lots of people see Colorado's incredible Rocky Mountain peaks and instantly imagine themselves being able to hike to the top of all of them. Some of Colorado's 14er mountains are easier to summit than others, and some 14ers have a history of being more deadly than others. Did you know...
Ace Office Furniture Expands Presence in Colorado: Serving Construction and Architectural Design Sectors
Denver, CO – Ace Office Furniture Houston, a leading provider of office furniture solutions, has taken a significant step in its expansion by establishing operations in Denver and Colorado Springs. This strategic move, overseen by co-owner Kevin Astala, marks a notable advancement in the company’s efforts to extend its high standards of service and product quality into new markets.
More Colorado Schools Saying ‘No’ to Phones in the Classroom
Kids and instructors of every generation in Colorado have had to deal with ever-changing technology concerns. Some school districts are taking measures to address today's tech. One can see where it's good on one side, yet worrisome on the other. You want your child to learn while at school, but...
Colorado State Fair: Concerts headlined by Ludacris, Shane Smith; plus new carnival rides, food, 4H exhibits
The Colorado State Fair is a whole lot of country and a little mishmash of everything else. Bringing the country to the 2024 concert lineup are some of the headlining musicians, such as Shane Smith & The Saints, Scotty McCreery, Trace Adkins and Lonestar. Quenching the thirst for early 2000s hip-hop, which does well at the fair, says General Manager Scott Stoller, is Ludacris. Adding more genre variety on the marquee are The Commodores and The Spinners. Banda music, a Mexican musical style, is represented...
Fun-filled events this weekend August 23 - 25
Each week, News5 tries to compile a list of the fun-filled events happening across Colorado. From car shows to getting that delicious state fair classic food, here are a few of our favorite events.
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