KREX - News - Around the Region http://www.krextv.com/news/around-the-region RSS Feed for KREX - News - Around the Region en-us Wed, 19 Jun 2013 12:59:07 GMT GJ Man Missing in San Miguel County http://www.krextv.com/news/around-the-region/GJ-Man-Missing--212094241.html A search is underway in Western Colorado for missing Grand Junction man, Matthew Busker. School District 51 Adopts New Budget http://www.krextv.com/news/around-the-region/School-District-51-Adopts-New-Budget-212086041.html The School District 51 Board of Education voted unanimously Tuesday night to approve the budget for the 2013-2014 school year. D51 Board of Education Remembers Harry Butler http://www.krextv.com/news/around-the-region/D51-Board-of-Education-Remembers-Harry-Butler-212088631.html At Tuesday night's School District 51 Board of Education meeting, a proclamation was read in honor of the former board member, Harry Butler, who recently passed away. Ward Gulch Fire 95% Contained http://www.krextv.com/news/around-the-region/Ward-Gulch-Fire-At-85-Containment-211930031.html Authorities inch closer to fully containing the Ward Gulch Fire that is burning just 2 miles north of the Rifle Gap State Park. 509 Homes Destroyed In Black Forest Fire; Blaze 85% Contained http://www.krextv.com/news/around-the-region/Black-Forest-Fire-75-Contained-211945411.html What's known as the most destructive wildfire in Colorado's history remains at 75 percent containment. Firework Sale Ban Lifted in Garfield County, Still Illegal to Use http://www.krextv.com/news/around-the-region/Firework-Sale-Ban-Lifted-in-Garfield-County--Still-Illegal-to-Use--212069271.html Pleased with a ban on fireworks, Rifle Police Chief John Dyer and the rest of the police department plan to be out on patrol this summer season, cracking down on those using fireworks. Catch-Up Sleep On Weekends Can Prevent Type 2 Diabetes http://www.krextv.com/news/around-the-region/Catch-Up-Sleep-On-Weekends-Can-Prevent-Type-2-Diabetes-212113811.html A new Los Angeles study found a man’s ability to clear sugar from the blood stream improved significantly after three nights of at least 10 hours of sleep. Pregnant Women May Not Need To Take Iron Pills Every Day http://www.krextv.com/news/around-the-region/Pregnant-Women-May-Not-Need-To-Take-Iron-Pills-Every-Day-212113511.html Australian researchers found taking supplements twice a week was just as effective as daily doses. Early Treatment For A Stroke Can Save Your Life http://www.krextv.com/news/around-the-region/early-Treatment-for-a-stroke-can-save-your-life-212113221.html A new UCLA study finds that rapid drug treatment after a stroke to help dissolve a blood clot reduces a patient’s chances of dying in the hospital. Bungled Burglary Nabs 4, 1 On The Loose http://www.krextv.com/news/around-the-region/Bungled-Burglary-Nabs-4-1-On-The-Loose-212094281.html A bungled attempted burglary lands four behind bars Tuesday.