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Loma teen receives $27,000 check and sets record
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KKCO) - 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.
Some Colorado Big Lots stores to permanently close
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KJCT) - Big Lots, a retail chain store, has announced that store closures will happen across the U.S. which includes multiple Colorado locations. In June, leaders within the Big Lots company stated that inflation and their inability to compete under economic pressures were some of the reasons for the closures to occur nationwide.
Parks and Wildlife finds more evidence of invasive zebra mussels in Colorado River
About a week after Colorado Parks and Wildlife announced initial evidence of invasive zebra mussels in the Colorado River near Grand Junction, the agency has confirmed more signs. The species, which is known for its rapid reproduction rate, poses an “extreme risk” to Colorado’s ecology, according to Colorado Parks and...
Phil Weiser announces halt in Kroger/Albertsons grocery merger while trial continues
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KKCO) - Attorney General Phil Weiser released the following statement about Thursday’s activity in the state’s lawsuit to block the Kroger/Albertsons merger:. “I am pleased that Kroger and Albertsons agreed to halt their plans to merge until the court rules on the state’s lawsuit to...
City of GJ announces projects that could affect traffic next week
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KREX) — A plethora of City of Grand Junction improvements and projects may affect traffic during the week of July 29. 24 1/2 Road for concrete work. Two-lane traffic will be shifted to the east side of the roundabout beginning Monday. Highway 6 North Avenue traffic...
Dinosaur Journey Museum to host “Dinos on the Rocks”
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KKCO) - The Museums of Western Colorado have announced that Dinos on the Rocks, a cocktail-tasting fundraiser, will be taking place at the Dinosaur Journey museum in Fruita. The event is scheduled for August 3rd with VIP entry beginning at 6 p.m. and general admission at 6:30...
Colorado’s Top Annoying Sounds: A Revealing Community Conversation
Chatting with you on our station app is one of our favorite things, and it helps make the workday fly by a little faster. This week we got on the subject of the most annoying sounds. We started with the twenty most annoying sounds on Earth, from small appliances to...
Colorado leadership reacts to President Biden bowing out of the race
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KJCT) - Since the departure of President Joe Biden from the presidential race, politicians from all walks and alignments have been making their thoughts known. Adam Frisch, Democratic candidate for Congressional District 3, released a statement shortly after Biden’s departure. “Today marks a pivotal moment for our...
Coloradans Dish: Most Frustrating Parts of Home Ownership
For the people who truly love the great outdoors, there's no better state to live in than the state of Colorado. For those who love Colorado, there's no better place in it to enjoy the outdoors than to live on the Western Slope. Sure, Colorado is an expensive state. However,...
The Colorado Trust Awards $335,000 Grant to Housing Resources of Western Colorado
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KKCO) - Housing Resources of Western Colorado (HRWC) has been awarded a grant from The Colorado Trust. The Trust has awarded HRWC $355,000, which will be used in the development and enhancement of the Path to Homeownership program. The program aims to provide support to individuals wanting to become homeowners. The donated funds will be distributed toward a variety of initiatives that are designed to improve the home purchasing process for clients.
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