US Hwy 50 middle bridge to open to all traffic Oct. 16
MONTROSE COUNTY, Colo. (KREX) - "Significant progress" in repairing the U.S. Highway 50 middle bridge, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) announced Friday. Because of this progress, the...
View ArticleDonations needed for hurricane relief
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KREX) — The southeast portion of the United States has been hit hard by back-to-back hurricanes, leaving disaster in its wake. Hurricane Helene made landfall Sept. 26 making its...
View ArticleSheriff's office: Pinyon Ave homicide IDed, talks case
GRAND JUNCTION. Colo. (KREX) - The head and hands that were found in January in the 2900 block of Pinyon Avenue were identified Friday. The Mesa County Sheriff's Office released the individual's...
View ArticleDrought is parching the world's largest man-made lake, stripping Zambia of...
LAKE KARIBA, Zambia (AP) — Tindor Sikunyongana is trying to run a welding business which these days means buying a diesel generator with costly fuel he can't always afford. Like everyone in Zambia,...
View ArticleTransit systems are targeting fare evaders to win back riders leery about crime
CHICAGO (AP) — Dominique Davenport was waiting for a ride home after getting off the MetroLink light rail one night in East St. Louis, Illinois, when he heard an argument followed by gunshots behind...
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Polis: CMU leading the way in providing clean energy
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KREX) - Colorado Mesa University's geothermal heating system hasn't only gotten the attention of the governor but the nation as well. On Friday, Gov. Jared Polis celebrated CMU...
View ArticleDense breasts can make it harder to spot cancer on a mammogram
When a woman has a mammogram, the most important finding is whether there’s any sign of breast cancer. The second most important finding is whether her breasts are dense. Since early September, a new...
View ArticleCubans searching for a better future leave their pets behind
HAVANA (AP) — Balto, Pepa and Mami were among the lucky ones. After being abandoned by their owners who left Cuba — or simply couldn’t care for them anymore — the dogs were rescued by animal rights...
View ArticleIndigenous Peoples Day celebrated with an eye on the election
As Native Americans across the U.S. come together on Monday for Indigenous Peoples Day to celebrate their history and culture and acknowledge the ongoing challenges they face, many will do so with a...
View Article2-vehicle U.S. 50 crash sends both drivers to hospital
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KREX) — The Grand Junction Police Department responded to a two-vehicle crash that sent both drivers to the hospital on Saturday evening. At about 8:15 p.m., GJPD officers...
View ArticleDelta Air Lines to resume service in Grand Junction
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KREX) — The Grand Junction Regional Airport announced Monday nonstop flights to Salt Lake City International Airport will resume on Dec. 3. Airport officials say the return of...
View ArticleMontrose County Coroner identifies deceased body
MESA COUNTY, Colo. (KREX) — On Monday, the Montrose County Coroner's Office released the identity of the deceased person found on Wednesday during a property search for a reported missing person. The...
View ArticleD51 holds inaugural tournament
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KREX) — On Wednesday, D51 hosted the inaugural adapted soccer tournament at Fruita Monument High School. Teams were made up of local high school students with and without...
View ArticleRicky Pearsall returns to the 49ers practice for the first time since shooting
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — San Francisco 49ers rookie receiver Ricky Pearsall returned to the field for practice on Monday for the first time since he was shot in the chest during an attempted robbery...
View ArticleCommunity's reaction to Delta Airlines coming back
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KREX) — Whether it's skiing, hiking, family, or history, the popularity of the Western Slope continues to grow. Between Montrose and Grand Junction Regional Airport, often 20 to...
View ArticleElection ballots now in mailboxes
MESA COUNTY, Colo. (KREX) — Election Day is fast approaching and if you haven't checked your mailbox for your ballot, you should because odds are it's there. "We're thankful to partner with our USPS....
View ArticleVolunteers serve on Here to Help day
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KREX) — In honor of Indigenous People's Day, the Credit Union of Colorado has volunteered time for the third year in a row, to help a local charity. Kids AID is an organization...
View ArticleTrump's economic plans would worsen inflation, experts say
WASHINGTON (AP) — With characteristic bravado, Donald Trump has vowed that if voters return him to the White House, “inflation will vanish completely." It’s a message tailored for Americans who are...
View ArticleWoman dies in 1-car crash
MESA COUNTY, Colo. (KREX) - The Colorado State Patrol confirmed Tuesday a deadly crash on Colorado Highway 141 around 2:30 p.m., Monday, in Mesa County. CSP told WesternSlopeNow one woman was killed...
View ArticleCanada-India dispute over assassination allegations could impact Modi's...
NEW DELHI (AP) — A diplomatic row that has strained bilateral relations between India and Canada for over a year has boiled over as the countries expelled each other’s top diplomats over the killing...
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