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#WondrousWesternSlope photo features: August 9

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By Kacie Sinton
Today’s photo features include pictures from Virgil Wellman, Josh Vorse, Derryn Jowers, Bonnie Simmons, and Dianna Unitt.

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UPDATE: Arrest affidavit reveals cross-town shooting and high-speed chase began as simple night of fun between friends

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By Kacie Sinton
Grand Junction residents were awakened at 3 a.m. Monday morning by the sound of gunshots in the 2500 block of North 12th Street. The suspect allegedly responsible for the shootings has been arrested.

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State considers designating wolves reintroduced to Colorado as experimental, which would allow livestock producers more flexibility to harass, injure or kill

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Eliza Noe, Summit Daily News
Wolf reintroduction has gone back and forth over the past several decades.

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US sued in bid to force decision on Rockies wolf protections

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
Wildlife advocates are suing federal officials after they missed a deadline to decide if protections for wolves should be restored across the northern U.S. Rocky Mountains.

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Meet the Texas professor on the cutting edge of astrophysics

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Caroline Tien, San Antonio Express-News
Richard Anantua is an assistant professor in the University of Texas at San Antonio’s Department of Physics and Astronomy.

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West Slope water managers ask: What authority do the feds have? Projects with reclamation ties could be at risk

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Heather Sackett, Aspen Journalism
On the Western Slope, some of the well-known projects include the Fryingpan-Arkansas Project (Ruedi Reservoir), Dallas Creek Project (Ridgway Reservoir), the Dolores Project (McPhee Reservoir), Paonia Reservoir, the Grand Valley Project, the Silt Project (Rifle Gap Reservoir), the Uncompahgre Project (Taylor Park Reservoir) and more.

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Older women voters projected to decide balance of power

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Eric Galatas, Public News Service Colorado News Connection
Older women may be one deciding factor in the next election

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UPDATE: Patterson Road reopened after two-car accident

Updated: Aug. 8, 2022 at 5:47 PM MDT
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By Kacie Sinton
Westbound lanes are currently blocked by accident debris.

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#WondrousWesternSlope photo features: August 8

Updated: Aug. 8, 2022 at 5:44 PM MDT
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By Kacie Sinton
#WondrousWesternSlope photo features for August 8, 2022.

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Navajo president selects political newcomer as VP candidate

Updated: Aug. 8, 2022 at 2:36 PM MDT
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By Felicia Fonseca
Navajo President Jonathan Nez has selected a political newcomer to be his running mate in the general election.
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Ex-officer sentenced in rough arrest of woman with dementia

Updated: Aug. 8, 2022 at 12:55 PM MDT
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By The Associated Press
Police video shows the officer grabbing, pushing and handcuffing the woman.

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Microplastics increasingly found in Colorado’s snowpack

Updated: Aug. 8, 2022 at 12:10 PM MDT
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By Michael Booth
Researchers suspect the plastic comes from distant sources.

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Sheriff’s deputy fatally shot at southern Colorado home

Updated: Aug. 8, 2022 at 11:54 AM MDT
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By The Associated Press
Officials say the officers arrived at the home Sunday in the community of Security near Colorado Springs and were immediately met with gunfire.

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Appalachia Rises: How you can help Kentucky flood victims from Colorado

Updated: Aug. 8, 2022 at 11:15 AM MDT
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By KKCO 11 News Staff
Flooding has impacted thousands in eastern Kentucky. Here's how you can help them.

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Grand Rivers Pet of the Week: ‘Meet Oregon’

Updated: Aug. 8, 2022 at 10:54 AM MDT
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By Hannah Hickman
Grand Rivers Pet of the Week: 'Meet Oregon'

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Morgan County contractor charged with 33 counts of felony theft

Updated: Aug. 7, 2022 at 11:28 AM MDT
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By Kaia Hofmeister
The defendant was using his company to gain money from clients and then failed to complete their projects.

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Colorado State Patrol prompted of hit and run Saturday night

Updated: Aug. 7, 2022 at 10:12 AM MDT
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By Kaia Hofmeister
Colorado State Patrol responded to a call of a 13-year-old boy who was struck in a hit and run.

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Xcel Energy will conduct power line inspections in Western Colorado

Updated: Aug. 6, 2022 at 9:48 AM MDT
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By Kaia Hofmeister
Helicopters may be seen and heard while Xcel Energy conducts inspections and patrols of distribution lines.

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I-70 safety considerations in Glenwood Canyon

Updated: Aug. 6, 2022 at 9:17 AM MDT
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By Kaia Hofmeister
Flash Flood Warnings can cause danger for passing motorists through the Grizzly Creek burn scar area.

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Arrest made in connection to Colorado Avenue homicide

Updated: Aug. 5, 2022 at 5:32 PM MDT
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By Kacie Sinton
The homicide was reported at around 6 a.m. after the body of the slain victim was discovered inside a residence.

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Haitian national indicted for firearms trafficking

Updated: Aug. 5, 2022 at 5:03 PM MDT
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By Kaia Hofmeister
Firearms trafficking out of the United States is a violation of the Arms Export Control Act and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations.

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Free breakfast for all at five Mesa County schools

Updated: Aug. 5, 2022 at 4:06 PM MDT
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By Kaia Hofmeister
Students at several schools in Mesa County are eligible for free breakfast for the 2022-23 school year.

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UPDATE: Auraria Campus has been confirmed safe to enter, normal operations will resume tomorrow

Updated: Aug. 5, 2022 at 3:49 PM MDT
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By Kacie Sinton
The Auraria Campus in Denver has been evacuated due to an unspecified threat

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Colorado grant program funds eight shooting range projects

Updated: Aug. 5, 2022 at 3:15 PM MDT
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By Kaia Hofmeister
Eight shooting ranges across Colorado will gain features such as new designs, structures, and equipment from the Colorado Shooting Range Development Grant Program.

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Rifle Gap Reservoir boat ramp closing due to low water levels

Updated: Aug. 5, 2022 at 2:45 PM MDT
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By Kacie Sinton
Colorado Parks and Wildlife announced earlier this week that the Rifle Gap reservoir will be closing due to low water levels.

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Grand Junction Fire Department deployed to Texas

Updated: Aug. 5, 2022 at 2:27 PM MDT
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By Kaia Hofmeister
Grand Junction Fire Department Wildland Team deployed to Texas to help prevent wildfire in area with high fire risk.

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TABOR tax not for everyone?

Updated: Aug. 5, 2022 at 2:20 PM MDT
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By Gabriel Gonzalez
TABOR tax refund not for everyone?

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Monkeypox finding its way to the Western Slope

Updated: Aug. 5, 2022 at 1:56 PM MDT
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By Kaia Hofmeister
Garfield County has its first reported case of monkeypox. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment encourages the public to be aware of the symptoms and causes of increases of risk.

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Mesa County community mourns well-known advocate struck and killed while bike riding

Updated: Aug. 5, 2022 at 12:55 PM MDT
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By Cyndy Koures
The Coroner reports that he died of multiple blunt force injuries.

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Novavax vaccine now available in Mesa County

Updated: Aug. 5, 2022 at 12:53 PM MDT
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By Kaia Hofmeister
Mesa County Public Health now offers the Novavax COVID-19 vaccine to residents.

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West Nile Virus cases rising in Delta County

Updated: Aug. 5, 2022 at 11:45 AM MDT
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By Kaia Hofmeister
Another case of West Nile Virus is found in Delta County.

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No change in the winner of the Republican Primary race for Secretary of State after recount

Updated: Aug. 4, 2022 at 3:57 PM MDT
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By Cristian Sida
The recount confirmed Pam Anderson is the winner of the Republican Party race for Secretary of State.

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#WondrousWesternSlope daily photo feature: Wild weather, craggy canyons, homely honeycombs, secluded spots, and looking-glass lakes

Updated: Aug. 3, 2022 at 5:19 PM MDT
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By Kacie Sinton
#WondrousWesternSlope daily photo feature for August 3.

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New Castle Police Chief fired

Updated: Aug. 3, 2022 at 4:34 PM MDT
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By Kacie Sinton
Tony Pagni, the New Castle Police Chief, has been fired.

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El Paso County finishes vote recount, no change in election outcome

Updated: Aug. 3, 2022 at 3:44 PM MDT
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By Kacie Sinton
El Paso County has completed their recount of the 2022 primary election.

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Mosquitos collected in Fruita area test positive for West Nile Virus

Updated: Aug. 3, 2022 at 1:53 PM MDT
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By Kacie Sinton
A mosquito carrying the West Nile Virus has been found in Mesa County for the first time in 2022.

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#WondrousWesternSlope featured photos for August 2: Rainbows, rain clouds, and rough-hewn canyons, oh my!

Updated: Aug. 2, 2022 at 5:37 PM MDT
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By Kacie Sinton
The first of many photo features with a foreword by our digital director.

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For the first time in seven years, teen e-cigarette usage is down by a significant margin in Colorado

Updated: Aug. 2, 2022 at 3:43 PM MDT
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By Kacie Sinton
The amount of teenagers using e-cigarettes is down, but tobacco usage is still holding steady within some demographics

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Roice-Hurst Pet of the Week: ‘Meet Lemur’

Updated: Aug. 2, 2022 at 12:06 PM MDT
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By Hannah Hickman
Meet our Roice-Hurst pet of the week, Lemur!

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Two Colorado men indicted for ten separate bank robberies

Updated: Aug. 1, 2022 at 5:10 PM MDT
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By Kaia Hofmeister
Two Colorado men indicted for ten separate armed bank robberies during a three month span in 2021.

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Colorado Springs mother provided Xanax, Percocet, and Fentanyl to 16-year-old son, leading to eventual overdose

Updated: Aug. 1, 2022 at 3:33 PM MDT
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By Kaia Hofmeister and Kacie Sinton
Documents state that the Colorado Springs Police Department and emergency medical services were called on January 31, 2022 on the report of an unresponsive male. Upon arriving at the scene, first responders found the boy dead in his bedroom.

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West Nile Virus reaches western Colorado

Updated: Aug. 1, 2022 at 12:22 PM MDT
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By Kaia Hofmeister
West Nile Virus has been found present in Delta County. People are reminded to use extra prevention against mosquito bites.

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Grand Rivers Pet of the Week: ‘Meet William’

Updated: Aug. 1, 2022 at 11:59 AM MDT
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By Hannah Hickman
Grand Rivers Pet of the Week: 'Meet William'

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Big oil keeping prices high as crude prices drop

Updated: Aug. 1, 2022 at 9:57 AM MDT
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By Eric Galatas, Public News Service
A new analysis shows big oil companies are much more reluctant to lower gasoline prices when crude prices drop than they are to raise prices when crude costs rise.

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Animal Shelters see a decline in adoptions

Updated: Aug. 1, 2022 at 2:00 AM MDT
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By Cristian Sida
Animal shelters around the country are struggling as adoption rates decrease.

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Back-to-School event provides school supplies for veteran families in Grand Valley

Updated: Aug. 1, 2022 at 1:28 AM MDT
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By Cristian Sida
In Grand Junction, kids return to school in about two weeks, and the Colorado National Guard wants to ensure every veteran’s child gets what they need.

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Grand Junction Police Department investigating homicide

Updated: Jul. 29, 2022 at 11:52 AM MDT
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By Adam Woodbrey
Police investigating a homicide.

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Man arrested after smashing truck into Clifton home

Updated: Jul. 27, 2022 at 12:16 PM MDT
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By Kacie Sinton
The damage to the house was substantial but no fatalities have been reported at this time.

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Tournament to benefit Latimer House

Updated: Jul. 27, 2022 at 11:32 AM MDT
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By Kaia Hofmeister
Women's Golf Tournament to benefit Latimer House

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UPDATE: Suspect in De Beque chase involved in “multi-jurisdictional crime spree”

Updated: Jul. 27, 2022 at 11:15 AM MDT
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By Cyndy Koures
People in the small Colorado town of De Beque are still reeling after a foot chase for a suspect launched an order for residents to shelter in place.
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