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Landmark Baptist Church volunteer turns herself in on multiple charges
Grand Junction, Colo. (KREX) — On Tuesday, 31-year-old Angela Klickner of Clifton turned herself in at the Mesa County Correctional Facility in response to a warrant for her arrest. Now that Klickner is in custody, the former church volunteer faces multiple alleged charges including 10 counts of sexual assault on a child from a person in the position of trust with a pattern of abuse, two counts of obscenity and one count of criminal extortion.
Palisade HS secures championship, Fruita comes up short in championship
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KREX) —The Palisade Bulldogs, with an impressive regular season home record of 13-2, now look to defend their home turf. In the bottom of the third, the Bulldogs trailed by two. Titus Porter was at the plate and ripped the ball past the third baseman into the outfield for a leadoff single. After giving up a walk, it was now runners on first and second. Soran Ashcraft kept the momentum going for the Bulldogs, hitting one between the shortstop and second baseman to load the bases.
Plaza Urrutia, a beloved symbol of Basque culture in Grand Junction, gets its official landmark designation
Before a banner reading “Ongi Etorri” — “welcome” in the Basque language — Grand Junction officials, along with Basques from across Colorado, and from California came together over the weekend to celebrate a Basque handball court, the only one of its kind in Colorado and one of only a handful in the nation.
Stray Grass drops by the studio for a live interview and performance!
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KREX) — Today, Garry Tullio, who plays the mandolin and sings vocals for Stray Grass, tells WesternSlopeNow about how Stray Grass was formed, their music and their upcoming shows in Grand Junction. Stray Grass is performing at the Grand Valley River Fest on Saturday and performing...
Registration for swim lessons now open
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KREX) — Registration for swim lessons with Grand Junction Parks and Recreation is now open. Director of Grand Junction Parks and Recreation Ken Sherbenou says “we do have some classes that are already full, but there still is availability, both here at Lincoln Park and as well as Orchard Mesa Pool.”
New Grand Junction park rules
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KJCT) - During their city council meeting Wednesday night, the Grand Junction City Council approved a new set of rules coming to all parks across Grand Junction. But not all new rules were taken lightly. Under the new regulations, tents pitched in Grand Junction parks will need...
US 550 north of Durango to be closed Saturday, May 25, for Iron Horse bike race
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KJCT) - The Colorado Department of Transportation will close US Highway 550 to vehicle travel on Saturday, May 25th between Purgatory Ski Resort and Silverton. The closure will be put in place to accommodate to the annual Iron Horse Bicycle Classic which is a premier bicycle event...
Warming means we could be nearing 90 degrees this weekend
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KKCO) - Warming becomes the central premise to our weather story as showers and thunderstorms become fewer. High temperatures around Grand Junction will step up from low-to-mid 80s late this week to mid-to-upper 80s this weekend. We’re not likely to get to 90 degrees yet. Our first 90-degree day averages around May 31, however, so that first 90 will become increasingly likely over the next couple of weeks.
Colorado legislature greenlights package of water measures
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KJCT) - Colorado lawmakers gave the green light to a comprehensive package of water measures earlier this week, with the goal of bolstering the state’s water management and conservation efforts. The measures, approved in a recent legislative session, encompass a broad range of initiatives. Additional funding...
Pete Davidson visiting 5 Colorado cities this weekend
DENVER — "Saturday Night Live" alum Pete Davidson will bring his tour to five Colorado cities this weekend. The stand-up comedian, actor, writer and producer has tour stops scheduled in Fort Collins, Grand Junction, Boulder, Denver and Colorado Springs. Seven shows in five days will be held Thursday to...
Orchard Mesa Baptist Church holds RV raffle
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KREX) — The Orchard Mesa Baptist Church is raffling off an RV to raise money for Growing in Light Academy. The academy will be raffling a 2024 Keystone Hideout RV. Funds from the tickets will help the school fund its operations. Raffle tickets are $100 and...
Colorado Department of Early Childhood report alleges dangerous physical abuse took place at Mini Mavericks
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KJCT) - Colorado Mesa University’s childcare program is under increasing fire from parents and the public after allegations of child abuse committed by an employee came to light earlier this month. Now, the full report detailing the extent of the alleged abuse has surfaced, painting a deeply concerning picture of the conditions babies under the university’s care reportedly endured.
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