Andrew Kiser

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Andrew Kiser

MESA COUNTY, Colo. (KREX) – A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle around 2:35 p.m. near D 1/2 and 32 roads in Clifton, according to Colorado State Patrol. Initial reports said the pedestrian was a 14-year-old who suffered moderate injuries but nothing life-threatening. The crash didn’t seem to affect traffic as our reporter on the scene said the roadway was clear around 3 p.m.This story is breaking. WesternSlopeNow will update this story once more information becomes available.

3 weeks ago | westernslopenow.com | Andrew Kiser

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KREX) – With the first home game of the Grand Junction Jackalopes’ season kicking off Tuesday, the opening contest also marks the unveiling of a new creamery at Suplizio Field. Enstrom Candies announced the Enstrom Curveball Creamery will have a ribbon-cutting ceremony along with the Grand Junction, Palisade and Fruita Chambers of Commerce. “We couldn’t be more excited to team up with the Grand Junction Jackalopes for thelaunch of Enstrom Curveball Creamery.

3 weeks ago | westernslopenow.com | Andrew Kiser

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KREX) – The Mesa County Coroner’s Office announced its findings and the identity of the driver in Saturday’s fatal moped crash. The coroner’s office said Grand Junction man Alex Rizor, 32, was driving the vehicle without a helmet when he crashed on North Avenue near 28 Road. He died from injuries sustained in the crash and was pronounced dead at the scene.

3 weeks ago | westernslopenow.com | Andrew Kiser

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KREX) -One of the stars of the popular TV and movie series, “Jackass,” is preparing to perform in Grand Junction later this summer. Steve-O, real name Stephen Glover, will perform Wednesday, Aug. 20, at 7 p.m. at Mesa Theater, 538 Main St. Doors open at 6 p.m. The 18-plus show is part of the comedian’s Crash and Burn tour. Presale tickets will be available from Wednesday to Thursday. All ticket sales begin at 10 a.m., Friday. To buy tickets, click here.

3 weeks ago | westernslopenow.com | Andrew Kiser

MESA COUNTY, Colo. (KREX) – Colorado Parks and Wildlife announced it received a mortality alert for a male gray wolf on Saturday in the northwest part of the state. The cause of death will not be made until the investigation is completed which includes the necropsy. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is investigating the death as wolves are a federally endangered species. CPW is monitoring four potential dens, saying it is likely there are an unknown number of pups born this year.