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Water, Heat and Housing: City manager hosts ‘community conversations’ event to update residents and address concerns
3+ hour, 7+ min ago (456+ words) GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KKCO) - As Grand Junction faces rising heat and housing costs, city leaders are trying to keep both water use and home prices from boiling over. Grand Junction's city manager, Mike Bennett, met with Grand Junction community members…...
First Alert: Mountain Snow & Valley Rain Today
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (94+ words) GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KKCO) - Difficult travel and hazardous conditions for this morning and evening commutes through the mountains. Valley rain will continue throughout the day until this evening. First Alert Hazardous Mountain Travel Winter weather advisories are in effect until…...
Colorado West Ballet brings new ‘Cinderella’ to Grand Junction
11+ hour, 43+ min ago (391+ words) GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KKCO) - Colorado West Ballet premieres a new production of "Cinderella" this weekend in Grand Junction, bringing fresh choreography to the classic performance as part of the company's spring tour across the Western Slope. The show features brand…...
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16+ hour, 43+ min ago (12+ words) Grand Junction airport no longer accepting gift cards for TSA agents'kkco11news.com...
Local food trucks face rising costs as fuel prices surge
17+ hour, 30+ min ago (297+ words) GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KKCO) - Rising gas prices are impacting more than just drivers at the pump. They're also hitting local food truck owners who rely on the road to run their business. "As a food truck owner, gas prices have…...
Colorado State Patrol warns drivers about distractions as awareness month begins
16+ hour, 37+ min ago (207+ words) GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KKCO) - April is National Distracted Driving Month, and Colorado State Patrol (CSP) troopers say too many drivers are still taking their eyes off the road. It's not just phones " even eating, drinking or fumbling with maps can…...
Palm Beach International Airport to be renamed after Trump
1+ day, 15+ hour ago (49+ words) Palm Beach International Airport to be renamed after Trump'KKCO 11 News Palm Beach International Airport to be renamed after Trump Catholic high school to open in Grand Junction this fall Trump claims Iran conflict will be 'finished' in 2-3 weeks Iran conflict:…...
Meadow Gold dairy facility in Grand Junction reducing workforce
2+ day, 17+ hour ago (131+ words) GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KKCO) - The Meadow Gold Dairy distribution facility in Grand Junction is reducing its workforce. On March 27, staff was made aware by Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), who cited "changing market conditions" as a reason for the decision....
New Colorado law adds driver’s ed requirements for young drivers
2+ day, 11+ hour ago (334+ words) GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KKCO) - A new Colorado law taking effect April 1 will require young drivers to complete more classroom hours before getting behind the wheel. Under House Bill 24-1021, drivers under 18 will have to take a 30-hour driver's education course before…...
Resistant plants can help control Japanese beetle damage
2+ day, 14+ hour ago (165+ words) GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KKCO) -Japanese beetles can threaten plants as warmer weather arrives, but choosing resistant plant varieties can help keep the invasive beetles away. Japanese beetles feed on over 300 types of plants and can cause significant damage to landscapes,…...