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FEEL GOOD: Upcoming Colorado Festival to Benefit Young Musicians
There are countless charitable causes that are backed by plenty of people, but charities that involve music education always hit especially close to home for those within the music community. Dog-Centric Race Benefitting a Good Cause Returns to Colorado |. This year, a group based in the state of Colorado...
Colorado seeking to create new psychedelic therapy industry and creating healing centers for legal consumption
In November 2022, Colorado voters passed a law decriminalizing the cultivation and personal use of psilocybin for adults over 21. In the coming months, the state is expected to begin licensing “healing centers” where people can legally consume psilocybin in a supervised setting. But before these healing centers...
Couple heartbroken after euthanized puppy tests negative for rabies
A couple who rescued a puppy is heartbroken and frustrated after their dog was put down, only to learn later that he tested negative for rabies. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment ordered the dog to be euthanized after his littermate tested positive for rabies following an adoption event.The last time the infected puppy was with any of the other puppies was at the July 20 adoption event. The puppy did not have any symptoms of infection until July 29 and did not present as rabid until Aug. 1.Jessica Eden and Keith Bryk adopted a dog from the litter. They...
2 men arrested in Nebraska for bringing teens through Colorado against their will
AULT, Colo. — Nebraska State Patrol (NSP) arrested two men for transporting two teen girls across state lines against their will, along with a litany of charges for other crimes in both Nebraska and Colorado. Marquise Spotted Eagle, 20, and Davation Taylor, 23, were arrested in Nebraska for possession...
July real estate report: inventory grew, demand shrank
An already slow summer housing market pumped the brakes a little more in July as higher mortgage interest rates and a hesitant pool of buyers pushed the inventory of active listings up approximately 20% in both the seven-county Denver metro area and in markets across the state, according to the latest Market Trends Housing Report from the Colorado Association of Realtors (CAR) and analysis from the association’s spokespersons across Colorado.
Colorado Mill Dog Rescue Group Holds Event to Spread Awareness
Countless charitable organizations across Colorado are actively doing good things and for animal lovers, nothing quite tugs at the heartstrings like a good cause dedicated to pets. Colorado Has Three Dogs Aiding in Fighting Wildfires |. One such organization known as the National Mill Dog Rescue recently held an event...
140 plus noise complaints after just three shows at Colorado’s newest concert venue
Colorado’s newest outdoor concert venue, Ford Amphitheater, opened with three shows from pop-rock band One Republic this weekend. Reviews of the venue seem generally good, but people who didn’t go to the shows seem to be upset…. The City of Colorado Springs is reporting they received 144 noise...
How local football stars are progressing at Colorado Mesa
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KREX) — As we progress towards high school football season, the realization arises that, like every year, many of the top players from last year have graduated and thus won’t be playing on Fridays this season. But, lucky for us, a few of those top...
City of Grand Junction Issues Call for Artists to Create Art for 24 1/2 and F 1/2 Roundabout
The City of Grand Junction has announced a call for artists interested in creating unique public art for the traffic roundabout at the intersection of 24 ½ Road and F ½ Road. The deadline to submit proposals to the city’s Commission on Arts and Culture is Friday, November 1, 2024, and the installation deadline is August 2025. Detailed information about submitting proposal.
Summer isn't over yet, and we're warming back up to remind us
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KJCT) - Five days of on-and-off storminess have ended. Our Wednesday felt crisp and fall-like, but summer will make a comeback. The five days of on-and-off storms delivered some healthy moisture to Western Colorado. Five-day rain totals were 0.69″ at Grand Junction, 1.19″ at Montrose, 1.75″ at Cortez, 0.88″ at Rifle, 1.06″ at Meeker, and 0.88″ at Aspen.
Universities on the Western Slope are bucking national trend
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KKCO) - We spoke with officials from Colorado Mesa University and Western Colorado University, and they told us they had not cut any programs. Kim Medina, assistant vice-president of enrollment management at Colorado Mesa University, said, “We are anticipating our largest freshman class on record, and are actually adding faculty and staff to support the increased enrollment. We have also added some additional academic programs at CMU Tech.”
Cottonwood Elementary gives back-to-school students a warm welcome
MONTROSE, Colo. (KREX) – On Monday morning, District 51 had their back-to-school bus tour. But on Tuesday morning, Montrose County School District had a little special welcoming for it’s elementary school students who started school. Despite the harsh rain for a start to the new school year. Cottonwood...
A blessing for wildlife, an annoyance for drivers
Local drivers should prepare for lengthy traffic delays between Ridgway and Montrose, if this reporter’s experience earlier this week is in any gauge. “Pack your patience,” as a CDOT spokesman likes to say, and leave plenty of time for crucial appointments and plane flights. On Monday, hundreds of...
Record Breaking Number of Evictions Hitting Denver
Here in Colorado, housing has become an incredibly prominent and touchy issue. In fact, it was housing costs that were considered to be the biggest concern in Colorado, with 89% of participants believing it to be an extremely or very serious problem. That’s not a wild assertion by any means....
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