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kjct8. com > 04/24/2026 > sunny-with-increasing-afternoon-clouds-gusty-rainy-weekend-ahead

Sunny with Increasing Afternoon Clouds, Gusty & Rainy Weekend Ahead

6+ hour, 5+ min ago  (227+ words) KJCT GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KJCT) - Mostly sunny start to Friday, clouds increasing this afternoon with high temperatures ranging from upper 60s to low 70s. Valley rain and mountain snow start Saturday night and continue through Sunday into Monday morning. Red flag warning…...

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kjct8. com > 04/24/2026 > cpw-releases-updated-map-wolf-activity-colorado-clone

CPW releases updated map for wolf activity in Colorado

4+ hour, 39+ min ago  (206+ words) KJCT GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KJCT) " Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) has released an updated map showing collared wolf activity in the state. The latest tracked activity was March 24 - April 21. You can also see the map here. Wolf activity was tracked…...

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kjct8. com > video > 04/24/2026 > wind-open-burning-spark-small-wildland-fire-grand-junction-tuesday-2

Wind and open burning spark small wildland fire in Grand Junction Tuesday

3+ hour, 26+ min ago  (65+ words) KJCT Wind and open burning spark small wildland fire in Grand Junction Tuesday CPW releases updated map for wolf activity in Colorado Corpse abuse cases force changes on Colorado's scandal-plagued funeral industry Colorado Mesa University celebrates World Book Day with…...

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kjct8. com > video > 04/24/2026 > droughts-flames-twisters-severe-us-weather

Droughts, flames, twisters: Severe US weather

8+ hour, 25+ min ago  (65+ words) KJCT Droughts, flames, twisters: Severe US weather CPW releases updated map for wolf activity in Colorado Corpse abuse cases force changes on Colorado's scandal-plagued funeral industry Cocaine pollution in waterways appears to be changing salmon behavior, study says Colorado Mesa…...

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kjct8. com > 04/24/2026 > cocaine-pollution-waterways-appears-be-changing-salmon-behavior-study-says

Cocaine pollution in waterways appears to be changing salmon behavior, study says

33+ min ago  (224+ words) (Gray News) - A new study shows cocaine contamination in waterways could impact the movement of Atlantic salmon and lead them to swim farther. The study, a joint effort by Australia's Griffith University and the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, was…...

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kjct8. com > video > 04/23/2026 > us-experiencing-worst-spring-drought-record

US experiencing worst spring drought on record

1+ day, 5+ hour ago  (55+ words) KJCT US experiencing worst spring drought on record Mindful Mutts program connects Mesa County students with shelter dogs Colorado Mesa University celebrates World Book Day with campus events LIVE: Hegseth holds press briefing at the Pentagon Meta slashes 10% of workforce…...

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kjct8. com > 04/24/2026 > warming-friday-saturday-leads-rain-sunday

Warming on Friday and Saturday leads to rain on Sunday

22+ hour, 34+ min ago  (329+ words) KJCT GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KJCT) - Rain and mountain snow are on track for this weekend. Friday will be mostly sunny to partly cloudy later in the day. We'll warm from low-to-mid 30s at 6 AM to upper 50s and lower 60s at noon, then…...

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kjct8. com > 04/23/2026 > thursday-will-turn-cooler-wind-subsides

Thursday will turn cooler as wind subsides

1+ day, 18+ hour ago  (116+ words) GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KJCT) - Wind will subside this evening, then Thursday will be calmer and cooler. Weather Alert: Wind Advisory Until 9 PM A Wind Advisory continues until 9 PM this evening for the valleys of the Western Slope. Wind gusts of…...

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kjct8. com > 04/22/2026 > grand-junction-business-offers-simple-solution-single-use-plastic-proble

Grand Junction business offers simple solution to single-use plastic proble

1+ day, 22+ hour ago  (315+ words) GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KJCT) - A local business is offering an alternative to single-use plastic in everyday routines as Earth Day focuses attention on ways to reduce environmental impact. New Way Refillery allows customers to bring in empty bottles and refill…...

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kjct8. com > 04/22/2026 > first-alert-weather-day-strong-winds-elevated-fire-risk

First Alert Weather Day: Strong Winds & Elevated Fire Risk

2+ day, 5+ hour ago  (250+ words) GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KJCT) - First alert weather day with strong winds and elevated fire risk for Western Slope. Wind advisory from 9 AM to 9 PM for winds of 25-35 mph and gusts up to 40-55 mph. Red flag warning from 10 AM to 9 PM…...