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Gravel crushing operations to continue on the Grand Mesa
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KJCT) - Gravel crushing operations will continue on the Grand Mesa. The Grand Mesa Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest’s Grand Valley Ranger District announced that the gravel crushing operations will continue along Cottonwood Pass adjacent to the National Forest System Road #257. Gravel from the operation...
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.
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.,...
Community Hospital nominated for nationwide award
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KREX) — Grand Junction’s own Community Hospital has the nation watching after it was recently nominated for the national Most Beautiful Hospital award. The hospital is one of around 80 facilities up for the award, sponsored by Soliant — a national healthcare staffing firm. The...
All sides set, again, in criminal trial of former Grand Junction county clerk
Attorneys in the case of former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters on Friday hammered out final details before her criminal trial set to kick off at the end of this month, including what role billboards or the local newspaper may have in jury selection. Peters faces 10 criminal charges related...
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.
Montrose Mayor addresses continuous calls for "non-sanctuary" status
In an unusual move, Montrose Mayor J. David Reed addressed the audience following public comments during a recent city council meeting. Reed’s prepared statement came on the heels of continued calls for the city to declare itself as a non sanctuary city. Montrose resident John Brown stated that numerous...
Rev Up For The Downtown Cruise & Car Show In Delta, Colorado
For the superstitious folks on the Western Slope, Friday the 13th might be a good day to stay at home. If you happen to be the more adventurous type, you'll want to save the date for classic cars, food trucks, a beer and wine garden, and the chance to win a cool Go Kart.
‘Tough Enough to Wear Pink’ Rodeo Event at Archuleta County Fair
Pagosa Springs Medical Center and PSMC Foundation are proud to collaborate with the Archuleta County Fair to present the 2nd Annual ‘Tough Enough to Wear Pink’ Rodeo at the Archuleta County Fair. On Friday, August 2, the Fair Rodeo and festivities will be held to raise funds for...
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...
Fall ‘Four’cast: Storylines to watch out for in the local boys golf scene
Like a sharp rise generally associated with a climb up Long’s Peak, Om Mathur’s journey through his golf career has been nothing short of incredible. Just two years after he first picked up a driver, the Peak to Peak player, now a senior, ascended to a Class 3A state championship through steady course play, leading both days at RainDance National before capturing the title by two strokes.
Jean Silva Breaks Both Hands In Bloody War With Drew Dober
Toughness is a must-have when MMA is involved. The fighters go through rigorous training and become used to the pain. These pains can render a non-fighting person unable to even do anything for months. The riding lightweight prospect Jean Silva showcased this recently in his bloody battle with Drew Dober.
Former Broncos safety still without team as other safeties get signed
The Denver Broncos cut Justin Simmons at the beginning of the 2024 NFL Offseason, and the talented safety is somehow still on the market. Not only that, but there have been two more recent safety signing off of the free agent market, and Simmons is better than both players. Jamal Adams signed with the Tennessee Titans, and just the other day, Eddie Jackson signed with the Baltimore Ravens:
McDonald's in Castle Pines? City in Colorado faces legal challenge after rejecting proposed land use
Located immediately off Interstate 25, along the main road of an affluent town 25 miles south of Denver, sits a Wendy’s, a Starbucks, a 7-Eleven and a Subway restaurant — but no golden arches. The most recent beef in the City of Castle Pines is over a proposal...
Nuggets Sign College Sharpshooter To Two-Way Deal
Spencer Jones is joining the Denver Nuggets. According to Bennett Durango of the Denver Post, the undrafted Stanford forward has agreed to a two-way deal with the team. Jones was rostered by the Portland Trail Blazers for their NBA Summer League squad. With the two-way signing of Jones, Denver now...
Broncos 2024 positional review: Linebackers
During free agency, the Broncos lost longtime linebacker Josey Jewell to the Carolina Panthers where he reunited with former defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero. In response, the team signed former Seahawks and Commanders linebacker Cody Barton to bolster their linebacker group. They also convinced special teams ace Justin Strnad to re-sign with them after he reportedly agreed to terms with the Panthers and continued to bolster their special teams by signing core special teamer Andre Smith as well. Returning to the team is Jonas Griffith who missed all of last season due to an injury and will now compete for a starting job on the Broncos defense.
Driver leaves scene of crash causing power outage in Aurora
AURORA, Colo. — Aurora Police are investigating Saturday morning after a driver crashed into a utility pole and left the scene. Police said all lanes of Havana Street were closed between East 10th Avenue and Del Mar Parkway were closed for the crash that happened around 4:15 a.m. Police...
PSD Superintendent Brian Kingsley cleared of wrongdoing, 3 board members say
There were no findings of improprieties or wrongdoing by Poudre School District Superintendent Brian Kingsley in an independent investigation into his relationship with a district employee, three members of the Board of Education who have reviewed the report and were willing to share their opinions with the Coloradoan said. “A thorough investigation into this matter was completed by an impartial third-party investigator,” school board president Kristen Draper said in a text message Friday. “The investigation report concluded...
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