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Democratic state lawmaker gives up re-election bid, says serving in legislature incompatible with integrity
Democratic state Rep. Jennifer Parenti of Erie is no longer seeking re-election this November, blaming an atmosphere in which “personal agendas and special interests are still being rewarded at the expense of our districts, each other and the integrity of the body in which we serve.”. Parenti sent...
Warm weekend with mountain showers
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KJCT) - The weekend is here. It’s going to be a warm weekend, but weather looks good overall. Just be safe and make sure you don’t overdo it if you have to be outside in the July heat. Weather This Weekend. A couple of stray...
Tips for first-timers wanting to camp during Colorado’s busy summer season
DENVER (KDVR) — Thousands hope to enjoy camping in Colorado’s high country this summer and fall, but getting a reservation can be difficult this late in the year due to rapid population growth in the metro area. A Center for Western Priorities study shows the estimated peak season...
CPW announces ad-hoc working group for wolves at meeting in Meeker
The Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission has been meeting in Meeker for two days. Friday morning, a Wolf Update was on the agenda. Deputy Director Reid Dewalt gave a presentation. Here is that presentation. Dewalt updated that one wolf pup has been seen by the pair of wolves in Grand...
Law enforcement seizes around 220,000 pills following morning pursuit
MESA COUNTY, Colo. (KREX) — A Friday morning pursuit ended up with law enforcement finding 48 pounds of fentanyl pills. Mesa County Sheriff’s Office identified the suspect as 21-year-old Levyn Angulo-Ayala. He was charged with vehicular eluding, possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute and special offender importation.
Police chase ends with suspect in drainage ditch
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KREX) — Thursday, a Mesa County deputy attempted to stop a possible stolen Ford F-250 in Clifton. The driver fled from the officer, leading to a reckless chase. The truck was later found stuck in a field, and the suspect was apprehended after hiding in a...
Invasive zebra mussels found in Colorado River could have negative impact on water infrastructure and fish populations
Voracious zebra mussels appear to be spreading into the Colorado River near Grand Junction and infesting the Government Highline canal watering Mesa County farms, less than two years after the invasive species first appeared in a Western Slope lake, wildlife officials said Tuesday. Western Slope officials called the news “devastating,”...
Urgent Help Needed as Blood Shortage Effects Colorado
Coloradans have always taken their health incredibly seriously. In fact, Colorado got ranked as the 4th healthiest city in the United States according to Real Simple, and 9th by U.S. News. We also have five of the Top 10 healthiest counties in the entire country as well, according to Money...
Addressing Mental Health Needs of Colorado Farming Communities
In the past year, the Colorado AgrAbility Project added four behavioral health specialists to help the state’s agricultural producers, workers and families who face unique stressors and health risks, including higher rates of suicide. Chad Reznicek, behavioral health state specialist for the project, said stigma continues to be a...
City of Grand Junction Launches “At Home in GJ” Program to Address Housing Challenges
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KKCO) - The City of Grand Junction is hosting a tenant education workshop and a landlord information session as part of the “At Home in GJ” Landlord and Tenant Program. The first tenant education session will be held on Thursday, July 25th at 5:30 p.m.,...
Colorado Man Arrested for ‘Fowl Play’ With Over 3 Dozen Chickens
A Colorado man has been arrested and the chickens on the property have been seized. According to the Adams County Sheriff's Department, the suspect has been accused of using more than 30 roosters for cockfighting. The joint investigation involved the Adams County Sheriff's Office and Adams County Animal Management with...
Montrose County Fair and Rodeo kicks off this weekend
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KJCT) - The annual Montrose County Fair & Rodeo returns for its 9-day run, kicking off on Friday, July 19th, and running through Sunday, July 27th. This year’s fair & rodeo schedule is filled with family-fun activities which include some of the following:. Livestock Shows. 4-H...
Hilltop purchases former downtown Wells Fargo building
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KREX) — Nearly a year after closing, the former downtown Wells Fargo building will have a new owner. Hilltop Community Resources announced Thursday it purchased the building, 359 Main St. in Grand Junction. Hilltop plans to consolidate three different departments — the Family Resource Center and Hilltops’s corporate and IT offices — into the building.
Video of Montrose Man Driving Wrong Way on Colorado’s US 50
A Montrose man put other's lives in danger on Saturday (July 13) when he drove the wrong way down US 50 between Montrose and Grand Junction. He was eluding police in Delta County. High-Speed Chase Between Montrose + Grand Junction Ends in Crash. Cody Towne of Montrose, Colorado will be...
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