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With a road he needed closed, the driver walked nearly half a mile in the snow to deliver a pizza – for a $2 tip.
01/16/2025

With a road he needed closed, the driver walked nearly half a mile in the snow to deliver a pizza – for a $2 tip.

A pizza delivery driver has gone viral after a police officer spotted him trekking through a snowstorm to ensure the customers got their food.

The lawsuit alleges Southwest operated chronically delayed flights, including two that were chronically delayed for five...
01/16/2025

The lawsuit alleges Southwest operated chronically delayed flights, including two that were chronically delayed for five months straight.

The US government is suing Southwest Airlines over delayed flights.

Kumiko disappeared from her family's home in New Hampshire before being found in Michigan!
01/16/2025

Kumiko disappeared from her family's home in New Hampshire before being found in Michigan!

A cat who went missing in New Hampshire turned up more than 700 miles away from home.

Both new commissioners were filled with excitement to get to work.
01/16/2025

Both new commissioners were filled with excitement to get to work.

Two elected officials took the oath of office during the swearing-in ceremony this morning.

Mesa County deputy who caught COVID-19 while on duty gets $1 million in workers' compensation
01/16/2025

Mesa County deputy who caught COVID-19 while on duty gets $1 million in workers' compensation

One official said this is “just the tip of the iceberg.”
01/16/2025

One official said this is “just the tip of the iceberg.”

The U.S. government clawed back more than $31 million in Social Security payments that improperly went to dead people.

Friends say the 71-year-old was the sole provider for her family. 💔
01/16/2025

Friends say the 71-year-old was the sole provider for her family. 💔

A man accused of stabbing four people near a Denver mall over the weekend made a court appearance on Monday.

The hip-hop superstar beef was cranked up another notch.
01/16/2025

The hip-hop superstar beef was cranked up another notch.

A hip-hop superstar beef was cranked up another notch Wednesday when Drake sued Universal Music Group for defamation over rival Kendrick Lamar’s diss track “Not Like Us.”

The pilot declared an emergency and could be heard on air traffic control audio saying the plane hit a “pretty big anima...
01/16/2025

The pilot declared an emergency and could be heard on air traffic control audio saying the plane hit a “pretty big animal.”

A United Airlines flight was forced to divert back to Chicago O’Hare airport on Sunday after the plane hit a coyote during takeoff.

The couple said their home is unlivable and requires a deep clean that will cost over $26,000.
01/16/2025

The couple said their home is unlivable and requires a deep clean that will cost over $26,000.

Daniel and Jocelyn Medrano offered their home as a vacation rental on Airbnb - but the situation became their worst nightmare.

Know a local teacher who needs some extra funds? These grants could help.
01/16/2025

Know a local teacher who needs some extra funds? These grants could help.

To qualify, the school or district must be designated as rural by the Colorado Department of Education.

His Amazon coworker has been charged with first-degree murder.
01/16/2025

His Amazon coworker has been charged with first-degree murder.

An Amazon employee was stabbed to death at a warehouse in Missouri on Sunday evening.

Roice Hurst Pet of the Week: Meet Vincent!
01/16/2025

Roice Hurst Pet of the Week: Meet Vincent!

The woman and her friend came across the injured animals while they were checking out what was left of her home after th...
01/16/2025

The woman and her friend came across the injured animals while they were checking out what was left of her home after the fire.

A woman who lost her home in the Los Angeles wildfires rescued an injured dog and owl while seeing what was left of her property.

Back in October, Biden referred to Trump’s supporters as “garbage,” prompting Trump to climb into the passenger seat of ...
01/16/2025

Back in October, Biden referred to Trump’s supporters as “garbage,” prompting Trump to climb into the passenger seat of a garbage truck.

The garbage truck that President-elect Donald Trump rode in as a comeback to remarks by President Joe Biden will make an appearance at Monday’s inauguration.

The building is a 27,000 square foot health center that will have medical, dental and behavioral health care.
01/15/2025

The building is a 27,000 square foot health center that will have medical, dental and behavioral health care.

A local health clinic is coming to area, and the structure is almost finished being built.

Changes may be coming to ci******es and ci**rs.
01/15/2025

Changes may be coming to ci******es and ci**rs.

Federal officials on Wednesday released a far-reaching proposal to make ci******es less addictive by capping their ni****ne content.

Reports have been increasing from last year's benchmark.
01/15/2025

Reports have been increasing from last year's benchmark.

Colorado Attorney General's Office released mid-year report on Safe2Tell.

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This veteran’s dog tags were lost in Vietnam over 50 years ago. InvestigateTV+ reveals how they were returned tonight at midnight on KJCT News 8.

A new wildfire started late Monday night, and three previously established fires continued to burn as of 7 a.m. on Tuesday.

Following the tragedy in the Baltimore harbor, port safety has been a top priority around the country. InvestigateTV+ digs deeper tonight at midnight on KJCT News 8.

A father reveals a massive secret to his daughter in his final days. InvestigateTV+ uncovers the story tonight at midnight on KJCT News 8.

Friday will be sunny and seasonably cool. Snow becomes possible Friday night and Saturday, but most of the snow will stay up in the mountains. More information on that potential for snow is available for you on our weather app.

Friday will be sunny and seasonably cool. Snow becomes possible Friday night and Saturday, but most of the snow will stay up in the mountains. More information on that potential for snow is available for you on our weather app.

Some of us will get some snow on Tuesday, mainly south of the Grand Valley.

Some of us will get some snow on Tuesday, mainly south of the Grand Valley.

InvestigateTV+ reveals how some teachers are working in dangerous conditions tonight at midnight on KJCT News 8.

Weather will hold up for the peak of the Quadrantid Meteor Shower tonight, though we'll have a few passing clouds.

Weather will hold up for the peak of the Quadrantid Meteor Shower tonight, though we'll have a few passing clouds.

The Quadrantid Meteor Shower peaks tonight. This is usually one of the top four meteor showers of the year, and it has a history of producing bright fireballs.

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