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Woman dies in Orchard Mesa murder-suicide
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KREX) — A woman left in critical condition following an attempted murder-suicide in Orchard Mesa has died, according to a release from the Mesa County Coroner’s Office. The coroner’s office has completed its postmortem examinations and identified the deceased as Martin and Cynthia Reid. Martin...
North Avenue shooting remains under investigation
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KREX) — The May 15 shooting on 29 Road and North Avenue that left two dead remains under investigation. One person was detained for questioning at the time of the incident and has since been released. No arrests have been made at this time. There is...
Hicks shuts down a steal, but runs away with Play of the Week
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KJCT) - Fruita Monument Catcher Kolton Hicks showed off his lightning fast pop-time and rocket arm to help his team take home a playoff victory, as well as take home this week’s Play of the Week poll. In the 5A Region 4 first round game between...
Getting Suplizio Field ready for championship baseball
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KREX) — While the best JUCO teams in the country gear up for competition the grounds crew is getting things in shape for nearly 20 games in seven days. This is a very high profile field and I’m just trying to take care of it the...
Have you seen this Chicago Scooter?
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KKCO) - The Grand Junction Police Department (GJPD) needs the public’s help to identify and locate the suspect(s) involved in an Auto Theft. Sometime between 9:45-10 p.m. on Saturday, May 18th, an unknown suspect(s) stole a blue 2023 Chicago Scooter Company “GO” scooter, while it was parked in the driveway of a home located in the 1800 block of N. 26th Street. The total estimated property loss is over $800.
Colorado National Guard’s 947th Engineer Vertical Construction Company deploys for the 1st time in nearly two decades
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KJCT) - For the first time in nearly two decades, the Colorado National Guard’s 947th Engineer Vertical Construction Company in Montrose is deploying overseas. The unit is headed to the Middle East to help partner nations build capabilities and deter Iranian aggression. A send-off ceremony, led...
Lauren Boebert facing backlash for taking credit of funding she initially voted against
Boebert has been receiving backlash after taking credit for securing $51.4 million for the South Bridge project, despite voting against the 2021 legislation that provided the funding.
Man looks to break world record
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KREX) — Western Colorado is well known for its extreme sports. One man is looking to break his own old world record by becoming the fastest man on a motorized skateboard. Stuntman Vaughn Shafer, 61, has been a stuntman all his life. WesternSlopeNow talked with Shafer...
Roughriders put up a fight in Game 1 loss
GRAND JUNCTION, Co. -- The Crowder Roughriders are making their first appearance at the junior college world series for the first time since 2022. Crowder returns to Western Colorado by facing the Blinn Community College Buccaneers in the first round.
Spruce Creek Fire grows overnight
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KJCT ) - Fire officials report that the Spruce Creek fire to has grown more than 1600 acres in size. The wildfire, burning on Haycamp Mesa 11 miles northeast of Dolores, started May 14 and initially consumed just 10 acres of Ponderosa pine forest. As of Thursday May 23rd, the fire, originally sparked by lighting, has covered 4,962 acres total. Over 179 firefighters and public safety officials have responded to the fire, which includes two hotshot crews and multiple fire engines from Wyoming and Montana.
Gates of Morrow Point Dam open for the weekend, potentially longer
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KJCT) - All four gates are open on the Morrow Point Dam in Montrose County for the first time since 2017. The water release simulates spring runoff to protect the endangered Colorado pikeminnow and razorback sucker in the lower Gunnison River, along with three other endangered fish species in the Colorado River. The flow from the 15 foot wide gates are 468 feet above ground and can be seen at Morrow Point Dam from U.S. 50 in Cimarron.
Fruita hosting annual Splash Bash
FRUITA, Colo. (KREX) — The City of Fruita Youth Action Council is hosting its annual Splash Bash at the Fruita Community Center this Friday. This is a free event for students grades six through 12. The City of Fruita opens its outdoor pool to the public for the summer...
City approves several fireworks shows
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KREX) — The City of Grand Junction has approved several fireworks shows for 2024 at Suplizio Field. The city will celebrate major events with fireworks on Memorial Day, Independence Day, the start of the Jackalopes season on June 7 and their final summer game before school starts Aug. 9.
City of Delta proclaims it is not a sanctuary city
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KJCT) - After a series of discussions, the Delta City Council has formally announced that it is not a sanctuary city. The city’s proclamation was issued to address concerns that the small community and its service providers would be overwhelmed should a large influx of persons requiring public assistance or services arrive. The proclamation is meant to be a message to those seeking assistance. It goes on to sat the city of Delta itself provides few services to those in need whether that be medical, mental health, shelter, food, or job assistance.
Mesa County EMS honors first responders
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KJCT) - National EMS week runs from May 19th to 25th. Mesa County EMS hosted a luncheon and awards ceremony at Intermountain Health St. Mary’s Regional Hospital as part of National EMS Week. The event honored first responders who played a crucial role in resuscitating cardiac arrest patients.
Average temperatures with chances for showers
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KREX) — The end of the week will have some cloudier afternoons with highs in the mid to upper 70’s. The high country can expect some showers tonight through the weekend days, while Grand Junction can expect some showers only on Saturday.
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