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Deadly Neurological Disease Found in Colorado Mountain Lion
Colorado Parks and Wildlife are saying that this is the first ever documented case in North America of a Mountain Lion with the deadly neurological disease known as Staggering Disease. According to a release from Colorado Parks and Wildlife, officials euthanized a sick mountain lion in a residential area of...
Two more bird flu cases reported in Colorado, but elsewhere a study finds no asymptomatic infections
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. health officials on Friday announced two more bird flu cases among farmworkers, but they also said a new study in Michigan suggested the virus is not causing silent infections in people. Last month, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services launched a study of workers who were around cows sickened by the bird flu. The researchers drew blood from 35 people. One goal was to determine if there were people who never had any symptoms but did have evidence of past infections. None of the blood testing showed antibodies that would indicate such infections, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported on Friday. Meanwhile, two more infections tied to a Colorado poultry farm were reported, bringing the total to six. It’s the largest outbreak of human bird flu infections in U.S. history, and accounts for most of the 11 cases reported to date. Ten of those cases occurred this year, all among farmworkers and all with mild symptoms.
City holds impact fee meeting Thursday
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KREX) — For the first time since 2019, the City of Grand Junction hosted an impact fee meeting Thursday morning at the Grand Junction Fire Department. City of Grand Junction Community Development Director Tamra Allen defines an impact fee. “An impact fee would be paid and...
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.
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.,...
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