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MOAB, Utah. (KJCT) - The Mesa County Sheriff’s Office has been notified that a vehicle belonging to a Grand Junction woman has been found. The Grand County Sheriff’s Office reports that the vehicle matches the description and license plate of Grand Junction woman Melissa Gonzales, who initially went missing on November 15, 2022. She was last seen visiting the Dollar Tree in Fruita and was expected to be traveling west to the Utah border.

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KJCT) - Overcast skies will continue to hang around the Western Slope for the remainder of our Sunday as the first of multiple rounds of snowfall and rain arrives around midnight. The entrance will be around the Four Corners region and will continue to be widespread as we progress throughout our Monday. The valleys will likely experience rain, while the mountains will see snowfall. Grand Junction and Montrose Temperatures will sit in the lower fifties to start a new workweek.

FRUITA, Colo. (KJCT) - A man was arrested in Fruita after witnesses said he was threatening others Saturday morning. At approximately 10:45 a.m. on March 18, 2023, officers responded to the 900 block of Carolina Ave. after a report came in of a man threatening others with a firearm. When...

You may be as surprised as I am to discover a North Avenue business in Grand Junction that is closing its doors after nearly 6 years of operation. No Shortage of Auto Parts Stores In Grand Junction. When you need to buy auto parts in Grand Junction, it seems like...

In case you did not know this, special things are happening at Grand Junction's Mesa Mall. In just a couple of weeks, the mall will welcome a spring arrival who will set up shop near Cabellas and HomeGoods. We are indeed here to talk about the stores we wish would...

(GRAND JUNCTION, Colo.) — The Grand Junction Police Department (GJPD) featured one of its officers’ “hidden talents” in a post to social media Saturday morning on March 18. In a video, Officer Rapp is seen Irish dancing! According to GJPD, Officer Rapp learned to Irish dance when she was six years old and competed at […]

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KJCT) - A new House bill has been introduced. The new bill, HB23-1208, includes information about income tax credit for eligible teachers. If it passes, the bill will allow a refundable state income tax credit that will offset classroom expenses for the academic school year. Eligible teachers...

The City of Grand Junction just announced the schedule for the Annual Spring Cleanup for the year 2023. It's coming up sooner than you think, so take a quick look at the calendar and start making plans. The Spring Clean-up Program is a very popular service for many in Grand...

Can you imagine setting out to leave your Colorado hometown multiple times, but then coming back after every attempt? Leaving for college, completing your degree, and then reluctantly moving back home?. From a young age, my generation of Grand Junction friends watched as the seniors would graduate, make a life...

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KJCT) - In a few months, a resource bank dedicated to gun violence prevention in Colorado will become available. The state is working to take a public health approach to the issue and tackle it alongside researchers. Katie Eastman spoke with Dr. Emmy Betz, who as an...

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KKCO) - Three District 51 high school principals have announced their resignation for the end of the current school year. Two days ago, on Thursday, KKCO first reported that the principal of Central High School, Lanc Sellden, announced his resignation. According to a statement released from District 51, he has accepted a school leadership position in another Colorado School District.

CMU Swimmer Ben Sampson wins the national championship in both the 200 IM and 200 Backstroke at the 2023 NCAA National Meet.

Grab your shades and sunscreen for the summer of 2023 at Grand Junction's Las Colonias Amphitheater. Spring and summer shows have been added to the calendar and tickets are on sale now. The great thing about The Amp is that all kinds of artists come to entertain us all summer....

Grand Junction is not what most people would call a big city, but sometimes it feels like we have big-city traffic - especially if you are driving home from work at 5:00 on Patterson, North, or Highway 6 & 50. With that volume of traffic, there's gonna be accidents. How...

Grand Junction High School academic team wins championship for the 24th time. The Tigers went up against dozens of other teams and still came out definitively on top. Bookcliff Gardens taking proactive approach against invasive beetle. Updated: Mar. 16, 2023 at 6:10 AM MDT. The beetle could quickly become dangerous...

Grand Junction High School academic team wins championship for the 24th time. The Tigers went up against dozens of other teams and still came out definitively on top. Bookcliff Gardens taking proactive approach against invasive beetle. Updated: Mar. 16, 2023 at 6:10 AM MDT. The beetle could quickly become dangerous...

Spring is in the air and with reduced adoption fees, this might just be the perfect time for you to adopt a homeless pet. Roice-Hurst Humane Society in Grand Junction is having a St. Pawtrick's Day adoption special that will feature reduced adoption fees for a very limited time from March 17-19. Once you select the pet of your choice, you'll draw your discount from a bowl - with discounts ranging from 10% all the way up to 100%. Yes, it's possible your adoption will cost you nothing.

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KJCT) - Police from Spanish Fork, Utah spent some time in Colorado this week in pursuit of a man from their home turf. Sheriff’s deputies in Grand County, Colorado say they spotted a person of interest connected to a double homicide in Spanish Fork. Law enforcement...

Fiona Lloyd was the hero in Thursday’s 1-0 win over Denver East, and the senior came through again Saturday on her home turf against Grand Junction. After scoring the team’s lone goal against the Angels, Lloyd punched in two first-half goals to propel Battle Mountain to a 3-0 win over the Tigers as the Huskies improved to 3-0 on the year.

The remains of two bodies found decades ago in Lake County and Mesa County were recently identified with the help forensic genetic genealogy that led authorities to family members.Also known as investigative genetic genealogy, the system relies on the analysis of DNA samples. Recent improvements in technology have contributed to the exoneration of innocent people who were previously convicted of crimes, according to the National Human Genome Research Institute. But another source has allowed investigators to identify long-unknown crime victims -- the growing direct-to-consumer genetic testing industry. The more worldwide customers that pay for deep dives into their personal lineage, the...