Families of wildfire victims mired in grief, questioning what more could have...
The house was burning with her brother-in-law and nephew inside when Jackie McDaniels flagged down a firetruck and begged for help. "Whoever is in there is no longer alive,” she recalled one of the...
View ArticleFire-ravaged Southern California braces for gusty winds and heightened...
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Southern Californians are bracing for gusty winds and a heightened risk of wildfires less than two weeks after deadly blazes that have killed at least 27 people and ravaged...
View ArticleThe Latest: Trump leaves the stage at raucous Washington ‘victory rally’
WASHINGTON (AP) — Here’s what to know today: A raucous victory rally on Sunday highlighted President-elect Donald Trump ’s first full day back in Washington since the election. Republicans are...
View ArticleIsrael releases 90 Palestinian prisoners as part of ceasefire deal with Hamas
RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) — Israel freed 90 Palestinian prisoners and detainees early on Monday, hours after three Israeli hostages released from Hamas captivity in Gaza returned to Israel. Large white...
View ArticlePope Francis calls Trump's plans of mass deportation of immigrants 'a disgrace'
ROME (AP) — Pope Francis said Donald Trump’s plans to impose mass deportations of immigrants would be a “disgrace,” as he weighed in on the incoming U.S. president’s pledges nearly a decade after...
View ArticleOfficer-involved shooting occurs Sunday night
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KREX) - The 21st Judicial District Critical Incident Response Team (CIRT) is investigating an officer-involved shooting over the weekend. Around 7:11 p.m., Sunday, the Grand...
View ArticleInauguration Day Latest: Trump promises a 'golden age of America'
WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump, who overcame impeachments, criminal indictments and a pair of assassination attempts to win another term in the White House, was sworn in Monday as the 47th U.S....
View ArticleJanuary marks blood donation month
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KREX) — Nonprofit organization Vitalant is hosting a blood drive in honor of Blood Donation Month. Every donor will receive a free health check, checking the donors pulse,...
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CPW releases 15 new Canadian gray wolves, previously captured Copper Creek pack
DENVER (KDVR) — Colorado Parks and Wildlife announced Sunday that it successfully captured 15 gray wolves from the central interior of British Columbia and released them into Colorado, in addition to...
View ArticleMan arrested after attacking victim with hammer
MESA COUNTY, Colo. (KREX) - A man was arrested Friday night after he reportedly assaulted a victim with a hammer. The Mesa County Sheriff's Office responded to a report of an assault at Candlewood...
View ArticleAttempted murder, arson suspect remains hospitalized
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KREX) - The same day he was supposed to be booked in the Mesa County Detention Facility, Justin Vicino was transported back to the hospital. On Friday, the Grand Junction Police...
View ArticleMiddle East latest: Released Israeli hostage says she has 'returned to life'
One of the Israeli hostages freed on the first day of the Gaza ceasefire said Monday in her first comments since being released that she has “returned to life.” Emily Damari, 28, was one of three...
View ArticleMontrose Monday!
MONTROSE, Colo. (KREX) — Recurring guest, Tonya Maddox, joined WesternSlopeNow to share some upcoming local events in Montrose. First off, a special announcement! The Annual Women of Distinction...
View ArticleTheresa Caputo at Asteria Theatre on April 11
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KREX) — Known for communicating with the dead, Theresa Caputo will be appearing on the Colorado Mesa University (CMU) campus on April 11 at 7:30 p.m. Using her personal stories,...
View ArticleColorado lawmakers react to inauguration of President Donald Trump
DENVER (KDVR) — Donald J. Trump was sworn in to serve as U.S. President for the second time on Monday, Jan. 20, drawing reactions from around the world, but also from some of Colorado's lawmakers....
View ArticleTAC hosts Winter Music Series, first up Hot Tub Jazz!
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KREX) — On Tuesday, Scott Betts and Greg Karly, members of the band Hot Tub Jazz, joined WesternSlopeNow to preview their upcoming performance at The Art Center (TAC) of Western...
View ArticleAt least 76 people killed in a hotel fire at a ski resort in Turkey
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — A fire raged through a 12-story hotel at a popular ski resort in northwestern Turkey early Tuesday during a school holiday, killing at least 76 people — at least two of them when...
View ArticleHere's Fruita's next city manager
FRUITA, Colo. (KREX) - It looks like interim Fruita City Manager Shannon Vassen will have "interim" removed from his title. Last week, Fruita City Council unanimously voted to offer the position...
View ArticlePalestinians confront a landscape of destruction in Gaza's 'ghost towns'
RAFAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Palestinians in Gaza are confronting an apocalyptic landscape of devastation after a ceasefire paused more than 15 months of fighting between Israel and Hamas. Across the tiny...
View ArticleUnite the Night concert to benefit unhoused community
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KREX) — United Way of Mesa County will hold its Unite the Night benefit concert on Feb. 7. The concert will feature live music from local musicians The Lost Junction Band and...
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