Monday breaks the record for the hottest day ever on Earth
Monday was the hottest day ever globally, beating a record set the day before, as countries around the world from Japan to Bolivia to the United States continue to feel the heat, according to the...
View ArticleLocal veteran gets free car, breaks down in tears
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KREX) — Local struggling vet Randy Morse had to sell his car after a critical injury, but finally has a restored Nissan Xterra after Foreign Aid owner Steve Stewart gave him the...
View ArticlePlane crashes just after takeoff from Nepal's capital, killing 18 people....
KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — A plane crashed Wednesday just after taking off from Nepal’s capital, killing 18 people and injuring a pilot who was the lone survivor. All the people aboard the Saurya...
View ArticleOlympic soccer gets off to violent and chaotic start as Morocco fans rush the...
SAINT-ETIENNE, France (AP) — The Olympic men's soccer tournament got off to a violent and chaotic start Wednesday with Morocco's shocking 2-1 win against two-time gold medalist Argentina. The result...
View ArticleMontrose County Sheriff's Office K9 unit gets donation
MONTROSE COUNTY, Colo. (KREX) — The Montrose County Sheriff's Office recently received a donation that will support its canine unit. A donated bullet and stab protective vest will be fitted on a...
View ArticleMesa, Montrose counties propose new plan for Dolores Canyon
MESA COUNTY, Colo. (KREX) — Mesa and Montrose counties won't go for a national monument designation for Dolores Canyon, which has brought some pushback from the community. Mesa and Montrose counties...
View ArticleClifton Christian Church helping parents prepare for school year
CLIFTON, Colo. (KREX) — Clifton Christian Church off of F Road has been holding several events on its campus to prepare students and parents for the upcoming school year. Some of those events include...
View ArticleSanchez named interim Montrose County manager
MONTROSE COUNTY, Colo. (KREX) -- A longtime Montrose County employee will now take on the manager position. Emily Sanchez, the county's current assistant county manager, was announced Wednesday as the...
View ArticleIsrael-Hamas war latest: Cease-fire talks face delays after Netanyahu's fiery...
Officials from Egypt, Israel, the United States and Qatar were expected to meet Thursday in Doha with the aim of resuming talks for a proposed three-phase cease-fire to end the war between Israel and...
View ArticleUS economic growth increased last quarter to a healthy 2.8% annual rate
WASHINGTON (AP) — The nation’s economy accelerated last quarter at a strong 2.8% annual pace, with consumers and businesses helping drive growth despite the pressure of continually high interest...
View ArticleTyphoon Gaemi hits China's coast after leaving 25 dead in Taiwan and the...
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — A strong typhoon made landfall on China's southeastern coast on Thursday evening after sweeping across the nearby island of Taiwan, where it caused landslides and flooding in...
View ArticleForced to emigrate, Venezuelans living abroad hope for change — and to...
The prolonged economic and political instability in Venezuela has forced millions of Venezuelans to leave over the past decade, quashing many of their dreams and leaving many wondering if they'll ever...
View ArticlePatty Mills has played his best ball for Australia. He's back to take on a...
MARCQ-EN-BAROEUL, France (AP) — Patty Mills kept putting up shots after Australia finished a two-hour practice at a training facility not far from where it will open the Paris Olympics basketball...
View ArticleKroger and Albertsons halt merger
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KREX) — The parent company of City Market, Kroger, will not be merging with Albertsons. At least not for anytime soon, the proposed merger has been put on hold until a trial...
View ArticleThe FBI hosted it's Teen Academy in Grand Junction
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KREX) - Just about three weeks ago, the FBI announced that it will be hosting a teen academy here in Grand Junction. For the first time, Western Slope teens had a chance to...
View ArticleLinedance fundraiser scheduled at Moose Lodge
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KREX) — If you're a dancer or would like to learn how to dance, maybe as a new hobby or to impress your friends, now is your chance to learn. Moose Lodge 270 is holding an...
View ArticleMontrose host its annual county fair and rodeo
MONTROSE, Colo. (KREX) - Do you or someone you know is looking for something to do this week to enjoy? Well, it so happens that the Montrose County Fair and Rodeo is happening right now. The Montrose...
View ArticleBrazil apologizes for post-WWII persecution of Japanese immigrants
Sao Paulo (AP) — The Brazilian government on Thursday apologized for human rights violations in the persecution and incarceration of Japanese immigrants in the years after World War II. “I want to...
View ArticleGang kills at least 26 villagers in remote Papua New Guinea, officials say
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — At least 26 people were reportedly killed by a gang in three remote villages in Papua New Guinea’s north, United Nations and police officials say. “It was a very terrible...
View ArticleHow to watch the 2024 Olympics opening ceremony
The opening ceremony for the Paris Olympics is set for Friday. Instead of a traditional march into a stadium, about 6,800 athletes will parade on more than 90 boats on the Seine River for 6 kilometers...
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