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Anderson’s 3-hitter against Coastal Carolina in CWS finals opener puts LSU 1 win away from title

6 days ago | westernslopenow.com | Eric Olson

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Kade Anderson made his final start in an LSU uniform on Saturday night, and it was a masterpiece that put the Tigers on the cusp of their second national championship in three years. Anderson pitched a three-hitter and struck out 10 in a 1-0 victory over Coastal Carolina in Game 1 of the College World Series finals, his second straight dominant performance in Omaha. “That’s what we’ve seen all year,” LSU coach Jay Johnson said. “He’s the best pitcher in the country.
Colorado State Patrol sees complaints of lane splitting

1 week ago | westernslopenow.com | Ryn Lewis

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KREX) — The Colorado State Patrol is reminding motorcyclists of the difference between lane filtering and lane splitting. Colorado’s lane filtering law went into effect in August 2024, and Colorado State Patrol Trooper Sherri Mendez says despite the controversy, it’s still legal. “The law is the law. Motorcyclists are allowed to lane filter,” says Mendez. What isn’t legal is lane splitting, and Mendez says there’s a big difference.
HomewardBound resource navigation center now open

1 week ago | westernslopenow.com | Ryn Lewis

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KREX) — The HomewardBound resource center on Ute Avenue is closed as of Monday, and those in charge are working to make sure those who used the center can still access resources. HomewardBound Chief Operating Officer Chris Masters says the navigation center, which opened Monday, will be home to some of the services previously offered at the resource center.
Land sale revision to ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ could impact Lunch Loop Trail access

1 week ago | westernslopenow.com | Ryn Lewis

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KREX) — A revision to President Trump’s budget reconciliation bill, also called the Big Beautiful Bill, could impact Coloradans’ ability to access public lands. The Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources released a new revision to Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill mandating the sale of between 2 and 3 million acres of public land.
Grand Junction River Hawks roster is taking shape

1 week ago | westernslopenow.com | Big Will Levenson

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KREX) — In 86 days — on Sept. 12 — junior league hockey will finally arrive in Grand Junction. The season opener against the Ogden Mustangs at River City Sportplex is set. But a lot of work awaits for the River Hawks staff. With a General Manager (Darren Naylor), Director of Player Personnel (David Imonti), Head Coach (Dustin Timm) and a scouting staff in place, the River Hawks have nearly filled their initial roster ahead of Main Camp.
Live updates: Metro Denver, Eastern Plains see severe weather Tuesday morning, June 17, 2025

1 week ago | westernslopenow.com | Jacob Factor

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Jackalopes feeling confident following dominant series vs. Owlz

1 week ago | westernslopenow.com | Big Will Levenson

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KREX) — Don’t look now, but the Grand Junction Jackalopes (and Humpback Chubs) are finally starting to play some good ball. Yes, they were at home against an equally struggling Northern Colorado Owlz squad, but the Jacks took full advantage of that, taking five of six from the Owlz, outscoring them 82-56 in the six games. Now, the Jackalopes are just seven games under .500 as they try to make up ground on the rest of the league:1. Rocky Mountain Vibes 17-52.
Intermountain Health donates to Save-A-Life-Jacket program

1 week ago | westernslopenow.com | Ryn Lewis

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KREX) — On Monday, Intermountain Health St. Mary’s donated 90 lifejackets to the Save-A-Life-Jacket program — 30 children’s size, 30 youth size and 30 adult size. Victoria Grasmick, community health program manager for Intermountain Health, says they made the donation because it’s important that members of the community have what they need to keep themselves safe. “We want people to have fun on the river. We want them to be safe.
Polis responds after ‘politically motivated’ shootings of Minnesota lawmakers, spouses

1 week ago | westernslopenow.com | Abraham Jewett

DENVER (KDVR) — Gov. Jared Polis issued a response to “politically motivated” shootings of a pair of Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses early Saturday. Former Minnestoa House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her spouse were killed in their home in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, while Sen. John Hoffman and his wife were shot and wounded at their home in Champlin. “Colorado stands with Minnesota, and our deepest sympathies go out to those impacted by what appears to be politically motivated attacks.
No Kings Day protest in Grand Junction

1 week ago | westernslopenow.com | Storm ZekearShop NowUndo |Ryn Lewis

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KREX) — No Kings Day protests were held across the United States on Saturday, and Grand Junction was no exception. Thousands of Mesa County residents gathered at Canyon View Park on Saturday morning to protest what national organizers call authoritarianism in the White House. “If he decides he’s going to ignore everything that we stand for, then we lose our democracy,” said Dylan Cox, a Grand Junction resident and military veteran in attendance at the protest.