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Annual count of homeless residents begins in Los Angeles, where tens of...

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles County’s annual count of homeless residents began Tuesday night — a crucial part of the region’s efforts to confront the crisis of tens of thousands of people living on...

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Live updates | Patients stuck in Khan Younis' main hospital as Israel battles...

Medics say hundreds of patients and thousands of displaced people were unable to leave the main hospital in Khan Younis because of the fighting Wednesday. The Israeli military said its forces were...

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How has the Compact Act helped Vets in Western CO?

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KREX) — President Joe Biden enacted the Compact Act in 2023, allowing veterans in acute suicidal crises to go to any healthcare center free of cost. One year later, 49,714...

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Americans' economic outlook brightens as inflation slows and wages outpace...

WASHINGTON (AP) — After an extended period of gloom, Americans are starting to feel better about inflation and the economy — a trend that could sustain consumer spending, fuel economic growth and...

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Warmer afternoon highs continue today with showers on the way

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KREX) — Temperatures are quite warm again today with chances for showers starting out tomorrow morning.

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Heavy fighting in Gaza's second-largest city leaves hundreds of patients...

RAFAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israeli forces battled Palestinian militants on Wednesday near the main hospital in Gaza's second-largest city where medics said hundreds of patients and thousands of...

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Russia accuses Ukraine of shooting down a military transport plane, killing...

Russia’s Defense Ministry on Wednesday accused Ukrainian forces of shooting down a military transport plane, killing all 74 people aboard, including 65 Ukrainian prisoners of war being swapped....

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Renovations planned at Joseph Center

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KREX) — The Joseph Center, a place for the struggling and unhoused will be expanding its Golden Girls program. The program is designed to accommodate middle-aged and elderly...

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Where are the reintroduced wolves in Colorado?

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KREX) — Colorado Parks and Wildlife released a map showing where wolves have been since their reintroduction in December 2023. CPW's Map of Wolf Activity in Colorado. CPW put...

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The Montrose Airport expansion is done - only one project left…

MONTROSE, Colo. (KREX) — Montrose is one of the fastest growing communities on the western slope, partially thanks to its rapidly growing airport. Not only do decent rates and comfortable flight times...

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Harbaugh returning to NFL to coach Chargers after leading Michigan to...

COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — Jim Harbaugh was hired as head coach of the Los Angeles Chargers on Wednesday, leaving Michigan after capping his ninth season as coach of college football’s winningest...

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Despite 2 losses, Nikki Haley tries to claim victory thus far in the...

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Despite losing both Iowa and New Hampshire to Donald Trump,Nikki Haley is nevertheless trying to frame those losses as a victory and vowing to head off a “coronation” of...

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Grand Junction to replace waterlines on Ute and Pitkin Avenues

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KREX) — The City of Grand Junction will soon replace the waterlines underneath Ute and Pitkin Avenues. The city will begin replacing various sections of water distribution...

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Grand Junction to begin third phase of dual stream recycling program

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KREX) — The City of Grand Junction is gearing up to begin the third phase of the Dual Stream Curbside Recycling Program the week of February 20. Phase three will begin in these...

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Showers expected this afternoon before cooling off slightly tomorrow

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KREX) — Temperatures will drop tomorrow compared to today. Showers are expected this afternoon with sunny skies ahead this upcoming weekend

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Live updates | Gaza officials say Israeli fire strikes a crowd waiting for...

Gaza’s Health Ministry said Israeli fire struck a crowd of people waiting for humanitarian aid at a roundabout in Gaza City on Thursday, killing at least 20 and wounding 150. The Israeli military says...

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Meet our pet of the week, Lily

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KREX) — Lily is an 8-month-old puppy looking for her furever home! All her vaccines are up to date and she is friendly with all dogs, cats and kids. Visit Roice Hurst Humane...

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This Colorado agriculture license plate could soon be on your car

DENVER (KDVR) — A cattlewomen's group in northeast Colorado is petitioning for a new specialty license plate that represents Colorado's agriculture. The Logan County Cattlewomen have created and...

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Unpaid drivers?! a non-emergency medical driver speaks out

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KREX) — William Charles Heaney, a Medicaid transportation driver who's been in the business for more than 3 years is speaking out. Heaney has been unpaid since November of 2023....

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Meet one-on-one with your county officials Jan. 26th in Palisade

PALISADE, Colo. (KREX) — "We're really excited to host Mesa County Round Robin in Palisade, Colorado," says Mesa County commissioner Bobbie Daniel. She tells Western Slope Now tomorrow; locals will...

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