http://www.kjct8.com/-/163252/14268254/-/itckpr/-/index.html en-US © 2011 Internet Broadcasting Systems, Inc. Home Home en-US © 2011 Internet Broadcasting Systems, Inc. http://www.kjct8.com/news/local-first-responders-are-honored-and-recognized/-/163152/20263900/-/5mp84f/-/index.html It's national Emergency Medical Services week and Mesa County is joining the celebration On Wednesday Mesa County's first responders were recognized and honored at the annual event. Thu, 23 May 2013 00:28:19 GMT 20263900 2013-05-23T00:28:19Z http://www.kjct8.com/news/locals-respond-to-pot-sales-ban-in-montrose/-/163152/20263902/-/n942rd/-/index.html That big decision in Montrose last night has left some wondering if it could happen elsewhere on the Western Slope. On Wednesday we went to find out what you think and if it's being considered anywhere else. Now that Montrose has decided to ban retail sales of marijuana, many here in Grand Junction are left wondering if the same could happen here. Thu, 23 May 2013 00:26:39 GMT 20263902 2013-05-23T00:26:39Z http://www.kjct8.com/news/photos-released-of-carbondale-bank-robber/-/163152/20257780/-/1e23ni/-/index.html The Wells Fargo bank in Carbondale was robbed a year ago; now the FBI has released enhanced surveillance photos of the suspect in hopes of developing more leads. Wed, 22 May 2013 22:56:26 GMT 20257780 2013-05-22T22:56:26Z http://www.kjct8.com/news/us-highway-50-closed/-/163152/20252750/-/qsco8x/-/index.html Highway 50 in Montrose County reopened Wednesday afternoon after crews were able to clear the roadway of a semi tanker that rolled just after midnight.  Wed, 22 May 2013 22:22:23 GMT 20252750 2013-05-22T22:22:23Z http://www.kjct8.com/news/military-veterans-train-for-firefighting/-/163152/20245828/-/yqfuwv/-/index.html A group of veterans are spending the next six months training to become firefighters. They’ve joined a new program in the Grand Valley that's opening up opportunities for future employment. Wed, 22 May 2013 14:21:55 GMT 20245828 2013-05-22T14:21:55Z http://www.kjct8.com/news/local-limo-company-is-running-illegally-exclusive-report/-/163152/20248534/-/36nl4sz/-/index.html A life threatening experience happened to a group of friends from Mesa County; it all came after doing business with a local limo company. While they were on their way to Vegas their limo caught fire and exploded. Wed, 22 May 2013 06:00:00 GMT 20248534 2013-05-22T06:00:00Z http://www.kjct8.com/news/i70-reopens-following-fatal-crash/-/163152/20258884/-/fqj7doz/-/index.html I-70 is now open in Glenwood Canyon following an early morning crash that killed one person. Wed, 22 May 2013 06:00:00 GMT 20258884 2013-05-22T06:00:00Z http://www.kjct8.com/news/former-gj-cop-sentenced-for-sexual-assault/-/163152/20260602/-/55l2r8z/-/index.html A former Grand Junction police officer, who was convicted in March for sexual assault on a child, was sentenced on Wednesday morning. Wed, 22 May 2013 06:00:00 GMT 20260602 2013-05-22T06:00:00Z http://www.kjct8.com/news/montrose-says-not-so-fast-to-allowing-retail-sales-of-marijuana/-/163152/20247980/-/adb1yz/-/index.html The passage of Amendment 64 has brought some resistance over the past few months and Montrose is now taking a stand against the law. Wed, 22 May 2013 04:49:48 GMT 20247980 2013-05-22T04:49:48Z http://www.kjct8.com/news/water-main-break-causing-problems-in-clifton/-/163152/20245642/-/88xtm5z/-/index.html A water main break has taken place near 32 Rd. and D 3/4 Rd in Clifton. Wed, 22 May 2013 02:43:15 GMT 20245642 2013-05-22T02:43:15Z http://www.kjct8.com/news/local-red-cross-not-heading-to-oklahoma-just-yet/-/163152/20245634/-/15erg82z/-/index.html Cash donations urged to help storm victims Wed, 22 May 2013 00:39:35 GMT 20245634 2013-05-22T00:39:35Z http://www.kjct8.com/news/man-describes-deadly-tornado/-/163152/20245898/-/7u5ftmz/-/index.html Former Grand Junction resident Mike Carter was visiting friends near Oklahoma City when the tornado hit. The group spent Monday afternoon at Moore Warren Theatre watching Star Trek, unaware of what was to come. Wed, 22 May 2013 00:28:30 GMT 20245898 2013-05-22T00:28:30Z http://www.kjct8.com/news/police-force-school-lockdowns/-/163152/20245966/-/rwyeu0/-/index.html A report came into the Grand Junction Police Department from a woman who said the man had stolen the gun from her home. The man was then seen walking westbound on Unaweep Avenue. Wed, 22 May 2013 00:26:53 GMT 20245966 2013-05-22T00:26:53Z http://www.kjct8.com/news/planned-power-outage-scheduled-for-fruita/-/163152/20234472/-/1gpfqyz/-/index.html About 200 residents in Fruita will have their power shut off for hours on Tuesday afternoon. Tue, 21 May 2013 13:33:57 GMT 20234472 2013-05-21T13:33:57Z http://www.kjct8.com/news/mesa-county-celebrates-national-ems-week/-/163152/20231290/-/gara05/-/index.html May 19th to 26th marks National Emergency Medical Services week. Mesa County is celebrating the annual event by honoring those first responders who save lives everyday. Although EMT's are always vital, many of us don't really think about them until our lives are in danger. Tue, 21 May 2013 04:56:48 GMT 20231290 2013-05-21T04:56:48Z http://www.kjct8.com/news/cmu-breaks-ground-on-a-new-academic-building/-/163152/20231236/-/7x1ifcz/-/index.html CMU is a fast growing school but the more it grows the less space it has for students. That's why it's adding more classrooms. Tue, 21 May 2013 04:53:44 GMT 20231236 2013-05-21T04:53:44Z http://www.kjct8.com/news/volunteers-with-mesa-county-search-and-rescue-here-to-help/-/163152/20230234/-/5pl473z/-/index.html They save lives, they sometimes risk their own, and they do it all for free.  Mesa County Search and Rescue comes to the aid of dozens throughout the year.  It's because of their heroic efforts we can enjoy the beauty that surrounds us with a little peace of mind. Tue, 21 May 2013 04:35:00 GMT 20230234 2013-05-21T04:35:00Z http://www.kjct8.com/news/montrose-considers-permanent-retail-pot-ban/-/163152/20228958/-/3lh2ibz/-/index.html The city council of Montrose will introduce an ordinance that will permanently ban the retail sale of marijuana. Tue, 21 May 2013 00:48:57 GMT 20228958 2013-05-21T00:48:57Z http://www.kjct8.com/news/fairgrounds-got-approval-for-new-rodeo-equipment/-/163152/20228718/-/lqu2gr/-/index.html For local rodeo riders equipment at the Mesa County Fairgrounds has shown its age in recent years. However, there's relief on the way, Mesa County Commissioners approved the purchase of new equipment, Monday. Tue, 21 May 2013 00:45:19 GMT 20228718 2013-05-21T00:45:19Z http://www.kjct8.com/news/sheriffs-battle-in-lawsuit-against-new-state-gun-laws/-/163152/20228720/-/65jtprz/-/index.html Nearly two dozen more sheriffs have joined a lawsuit battling new state gun laws since April. Tue, 21 May 2013 00:42:54 GMT 20228720 2013-05-21T00:42:54Z