KFQX-TV (Grand Junction, CO)

KFQX is a Fox-affiliated TV station that operates on virtual channel 4 and UHF digital channel 15. It is based in Grand Junction, Colorado, and serves the Western Slope region of the state. The station is owned by Mission Broadcasting, while Nexstar Media Group manages KFQX through a shared services agreement. Nexstar also owns KREX-TV, a CBS affiliate on channel 5, and KGJT-CD, a low-powered MyNetworkTV affiliate on channel 27, which KREX simulcasts on its third digital subchannel. All three stations are located in the same studios on Hillcrest Avenue in downtown Grand Junction, with KFQX's transmitter situated at the Black Ridge electronics site in the Colorado National Monument, just west of the city.

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Outdoor education event to be held this weekend

1 day ago | westernslopenow.com | Andrew Kiser

PALISADE, Colo. (KREX) – An educational outdoor event for the whole family will be held this weekend in Palisade. Colorado Parks and Wildlife will host the Cast, Blast and Wildlife Viewing event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, at Riverbend Park, 451 Pendleton St. The free event is for families and others who want to obtain outdoor skills like fishing, shooting, safe wildlife viewing and more, according to CPW.
Weiser wants judge to block DOJ’s involvement in Tina Peters’ incarceration

1 day ago | westernslopenow.com | Andrew Kiser

MESA COUNTY, Colo. (KREX) – Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser said President Donald Trump’s administration is wielding “political power” by giving unprecedented help to the ex-Mesa County Clerk and Recorder. Now, Weiser wants a magistrate judge to block the Justice Department’s involvement in Tina Peters’s incarceration. Peters was convicted last year of unauthorized access to election machines in 2021.
Fire put out before threatening apartment complex

2 days ago | westernslopenow.com | Andrew Kiser

PARACHUTE, Colo. (KREX) – A brush fire grew to 7 acres and got dangerously close to Cottonwood View Apartments in Parachute Monday afternoon. But firefighters extinguished the blaze before it spread to nearby structures. According to the Parachute Police Department, pre-evacuation orders were issued to residents on South Second Court, St. John Circle and the 300 and 400 block of Cardinal due to the brush fire.
What is the deadly drug Carfentanil?

2 days ago | westernslopenow.com | Andrew Kiser

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KREX) – A tranquilizer that was originally developed for large animals like elephants has become a dangerous opioid on the Western Slope. The synthetic drug is carfentanil, and it has become a growing threat to public health and safety, according to the Grand Junction Police Department. GJPD is now partnering with Facing Fentanyl to bring awareness to the increase of carfentanil in the community.
Popular trail to close for path replacement

2 days ago | westernslopenow.com | Andrew Kiser

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KREX) – The City of Grand Junction announced a temporary closure of one of its trails starting next week. A part of the Eagle Rim Trail will shut down Monday, April 28, for asphalt to concrete trail replacement. The closure is planned to continue through the end of May. According to the city, this section of trail does not have a detour, and users should look for alternate routes. Signage will be put in place noting the temporary closure.
Baby product recalled for being possible choking hazard

2 days ago | westernslopenow.com | Andrew Kiser

MESA COUNTY, Colo. (KREX) – Product for newborns and young children have been recalled due to them being possible choking hazards, according to Mesa County Public Health. The products – teething sticks from Gerber Products Company – were distributed nationwide and may have been sold in Mesa County. The descriptions of the recalled products are:MCPH said there are reports of the items still being sold at retail stores and online.
Three arrested in child abuse case at local daycare

2 days ago | westernslopenow.com | Ryn Lewis |Andrew Kiser

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KREX) — Deputies with the Mesa County Sheriff’s Office arrested three people after receiving a report of child abuse at a childcare center on the 3000 block of Patterson Road. MCSO first received the report Thursday, which detailed abuse reportedly perpetrated by one employee, identified as 33-year-old Ashlee Davis.
Law enforcement investigating hit-and-run at assisted living facility

3 days ago | westernslopenow.com | Andrew Kiser

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KREX) – Law enforcement was out on the scene Monday morning for a hit-and-run incident at Peach Tree Care Center, an assisted living facility. According to our reporter on the scene, the driver struck a fence, porch, signage, another vehicle and part of a building.
GJPD responds to 2 crashes on Sunday

3 days ago | westernslopenow.com | Andrew Kiser

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KREX) – The Grand Junction Police Department had a busy Sunday as it responded to two crashes, including one involving a GJPD vehicle. The first crash happened around 2:10 p.m. near 29 Road and Interstate 70 Business Loop. GJPD said the collision happened after the driver of one of the vehicles attempted to turn eastbound on I-70B before it was struck by a second car.
Mother, daughter died in house fire, coroner says

5 days ago | westernslopenow.com | Andrew Kiser

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KREX) – Smoke inhalation and thermal injuries were the cause of death for two people who died in a house fire on Wednesday, according to the Mesa County Coroner’s Office. The coroner said Linda Cabler, 86, and her daughter, Carynne Cabler, 67, both died in their home, 1137 Gunnison Ave. Their pets also passed away from the fire. After arriving at the scene, firefighters initiated an interior search and found Linda and Carynee in the home.