A bunch of kids took over the Two Rivers Convention Center in an event centered around letting them have fun and helping them with resources fo their future.
Grand Junction wasn't the only place on the Western Slope participating in the 2019 Women's March as hundreds gathered 63 miles away to do the same thing in Montrose.
#Update: Shortly after midnight an Amber Alert for two missing girls was canceled. They were found and are safe. The man accused of abducting them is in custody.
Trooper Jordan Lamkin with Colorado State Patrol stopped by the Fox 4 studio to talk about the importance of being prepared and driving safely during dangerous road conditions. He touches on issues with fog and icy roads, as well as knowing what types of regulations are applied to passanger vehicles. Trooper Lamkin also talks about the importance of the "Slow Down Move Over" law to ensure the safety of emergency vehicles stopped along the side of the highway.
Melanie Kenney from the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1247 and Joanne Iglesias, the director of the Division of Veterans Affairs-West, stopped by the KREX 5 News studios to tell us about the upcoming Western Region One Source Town Hall.
Chef Martin Marez from Spoons Bistro & Bakery brought in some new specials and old favorites offered at his restaurant. They all sounded and smelled delicious, and you can try them out at Spoons! All of the proceeds from Spoons benefit HopeWest.
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