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Crime Stoppers seeking Target theft
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KREX) — Crime Stoppers of Mesa County is seeking information on an alleged theft who stole a pair of items from Target. According to Crime Stoppers, the male entered Target at Mesa Mall, 2424 Hwy 6 in Grand Junction, between July 6 and 11 and used a magnetic device to remove the protective devices from a Dyson vacuum and Roomba vacuum.
CH pediatric care provider talks end of summer kids’ health tips
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KREX) — Jessica King, a pediatric care provider for Grand Valley Pediatrics, joined WesternSlopeNow on Thursday to talk about some tips and reminders as kids begin to head back to school next month. King discussed staying up to date on vaccines, getting sports physicals and how...
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...
Loma teen receives $27,000 check and sets record
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KJCT) - The 18-year-old showman saved her best Mesa County Fair for last. Echo Bartels was born and raised in Loma, Colorado. At the young age of 8-years-old, she showed a sheep for the first time at the local fair. Her mother’s friend talked her into trying it and that decision shaped the next 10 years of her life.
Hot and Rainy Today with Cooler Temperatures Ahead
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KJCT) - Today will see some spots hit 100 degrees today. There are also showers and thunderstorms in the forecast for today as well. Today will see temperatures in the mid to upper 90s with some spots hitting 100 degrees, so it will be another hot one today. The good news though is that tomorrow through at least Sunday will see temperatures in the low to mid 90s, which will be a nice little cool down.
RARE EARTH: Working to bridge distant Colorado lynchings with future peace
AURORA | In the town of Limon, whispers of the past are reminders of a grim chapter of America’s history of racial violence and injustice that unfolded here more than a century ago. Limon sits on the eastern plains of the state, with roughly 90 minutes of prairie interstate...
Oklahoma, Missouri, Kansas, Colorado Brace for Intense Heat Wave
Tulsa, OK – The south-central Plains are set to experience dangerously high temperatures during the first week of August, according to the Climate Prediction Center. The forecast indicates a high risk of excessive heat, with maximum air temperatures ranging from 100 to 105 degrees Fahrenheit. Heat index values could surpass 110 degrees, posing significant health risks to residents in Oklahoma, Missouri, Kansas, and Colorado.
Hundreds of riders flock to Paonia for 35th annual BMW motorcycle rally
Summertime in one Colorado mountain town means the arrival of over hundreds of motorcyclists from across the country eager to the annual Top of the Rockies BMW rally. The 35th Top of the Rockies BMW motorcycle rally took place recently in Paonia, Colorado. The four day rally located in the town’s park includes camping and more.
Colorado gas prices fell from last week: See how much here
State gas prices fell for the second consecutive week and reached an average of $3.20 per gallon of regular fuel on Monday, down from last week's price of $3.28 per gallon, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The average fuel price in state has risen about 4 cents since last month. According to the EIA, gas prices across the state in the last year have been as low as $2.53 on Jan. 22, 2024, and as...
ABC-7 First Alert: Ozone and smoke are making our skies hazy again
Air flowing around the fires in the Pacific Northwest and West Coast continues to send smoke across our area and a good portion of the country. This smoke and elevated ozone levels (pollution with our added heat and sunshine) are causing unhealthy air. Those with respiratory issues should limit their time outdoors tonight and again tomorrow.
Colorado traffic fatalities down 9% in first half of 2024 compared to 2023
Traffic fatalities involving pedestrians were down 24% and overall traffic fatalities were down 9% for the first half of 2024 compared to the same time period in 2023, according to the Colorado Department of Transportation. From Jan. 1 through June 30, 2024, there were 47 fatalities on Colorado roadways involving pedestrians compared to...
Pitkin County joins statewide ambulance authorization effort
It takes more than just kicking the tires when Pitkin County approves the usage of regional ambulances, according to officials. Whenever extra emergency services vehicles are needed for big events, local authorities must check ambulances for all appropriate equipment and ensure the vehicles are running properly and are adequately staffed. Then comes all the permitting paperwork.
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