Latest Moab flood leaks into businesses, mayor says one bridge is at fault
MOAB, Utah (KREX) — On Friday, a rainstorm dropping an inch of water in just 30 minutes sent a torrent of water through the small town of Moab that overwhelmed a bridge on 300 South. Arches National...
View ArticleBox office for 'Amadeus' now open
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KREX) — Tickets for Colorado Mesa University's new production of Amadeus are now available for purchase. The production will also mark the debut of CMU's Asteria Theatre. The...
View ArticleFired Florida deputy freed on bond in fatal shooting of Black airman
FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla. (AP) — A judge allowed bond Thursday for a Florida sheriff's deputy who was fired and charged with manslaughter after shooting a U.S. Air Force senior airman at the Black man's...
View ArticleMexico suggests US made a deal with Mexican drug lord to get his brother...
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Prosecutors in Mexico suggested Thursday that U.S. authorities made a deal with a Mexican drug lord who turned in himself and another capo, to get his brother transferred from a...
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CMU, Grand Valley Power donate to Shoshone water rights acquisition
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KREX) — The Colorado Mesa University Board of Trustees and Grand Valley Board of Directors recently announced a pair of donations that will go toward Shoshone water rights. CMU...
View ArticleGrand Canyon visitors move to hotels outside the park after unprecedented...
GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK, Ariz. (AP) — Sharon Ellison and Fred Jernigan spent four days hiking and camping from one end of the Grand Canyon to the other, with plans to relax at a hotel within the...
View ArticleGrand Junction Fire Department breaks ground on Fire Station Seven
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KREX) - From adults, to Appleton Elementary students, Thursday was a special day with a scoop of dirt and with some music. Mayor Abe Herman, states, “Today, we're proud to break...
View ArticleHouthi video shows the Yemeni rebels planted bombs on tanker now threatening...
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Yemen's Houthi rebels released footage on Thursday showing their fighters boarded and placed explosives on a Greek-flagged tanker, setting off blasts that put the...
View ArticleTips for autumn
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KREX) — With the fall season right around the corner, WesternSlopeNow wants to remind you of several things before the season is in full swing. A new public service announcement...
View ArticleGrand Junction man arrested on 8 counts of child sex assault
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KREX) - A Grand Junction man was arrested Thursday after repeated child sexual assault that allegedly occurred in Mesa County. Tristan Parker, 23, is facing eight felony counts...
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The Hog and The Hen turns five on Sunday, join them to celebrate!
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KREX) — On Friday, The Hog and The Hen's Owner, Cooper Hall joined WesternSlopeNow to discuss its upcoming five year anniversary celebration. Hall talks about The Hog and The...
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'It's infuriating': Denver's mayor addresses alleged Venezuelan gang crime
DENVER (KDVR) — As more and more videos begin to surface showing alleged gang violence at Aurora apartment complexes, it's putting people across the Denver metro area on high alert. FOX31 spoke to...
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CSP reminding drivers to pay extra attention during busy holiday weekend
MESA COUNTY, Colo. (KREX) – With several folks hitting the road this holiday weekend, the Colorado State Patrol wants drivers to be mindful while traveling on the Western Slope. According to CSP,...
View ArticleLabor Day travel safety tips and reminders that could save your life
MESA COUNTY, Colo. (KREX) — According to AAA booking data, nationwide Labor Day travel is up 9% compared to last year, meaning millions will be on the road. Colorado State Patrol Trooper Sherri Mendez...
View ArticleNHL player Johnny Gaudreau and brother killed when bicycles hit by car on eve...
NHL player Johnny Gaudreau and his younger brother were killed on the eve of their sister’s wedding when they were hit by a suspected drunken driver while riding bicycles in their home state of New...
View ArticleDelta County announces new environmental health director
DELTA COUNTY, Colo. (KREX) - A U.S. Navy veteran who has "a wealth of knowledge and experience" was named the new Delta County Health Department environmental health director. Delta County announced...
View ArticleLabor Day weekend is approaching
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KREX) - The holiday weekend is here and Grand Junction is getting ready for guests to come in and enjoy what's around the Western Slope. Ken Sherbenou, City of Grand Junction...
View ArticleIsrael-Hamas war latest: The Israeli military strikes Jenin on Day 3 of its...
The Israeli military struck the West Bank city of Jenin on Friday, the third day of heavy fighting in the Palestinian territory. The Israeli military said it struck Palestinian militants and killed a...
View ArticleBrazil blocks Musk’s X after company refuses to name local representative...
SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazil started blocking Elon Musk’s social media platform X early Saturday, making it largely inaccessible on both the web and through its mobile app after the company refused to...
View ArticleVietnamese helping victims of Agent Orange used by US troops in Vietnam War...
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — A Vietnamese doctor who has helped seek justice for victims of the powerful defoliant dioxin “Agent Orange” used by U.S. forces during the Vietnam War is among this year’s...
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