Children's center facing funding crisis
The Western Slope Center for Children is facing a funding crisis that could mean reduced services for one of the few child advocacy centers in the region. It's now coping with a $40,000 funding cut...
View ArticleMesa County leaps into Thompson Divide fight
The Mesa County Commission is leaving open its options to the proposed cancellation of oil and gas leases in the high country of the White River National Forest that also are within Mesa County. The...
View ArticleBlotter, August 30, 2016
A Grand Junction woman could face a host of felony charges after she allegedly stole her mother's car and cellphone following a physical confrontation with her, then led police on a high-speed chase...
View ArticleAdvocates to host drug overdose vigil Wednesday
Anyone who wants to include in Wednesday's slideshow a childhood or recent photo of a loved one who has died from an overdose can email Chris Lawrence at . Submitted photos should include the name of...
View ArticleValley boasts variety of health care options
Over the years, the Grand Valley has grown into a regional hub when it comes to health care, whether it be medical care, mental health needs or behavioral services. Although they range in size - and...
View ArticlePrinted Letters: Aug. 30, 2016
Americans deserve better than Clinton Being an independent voter, I have always voted for who I felt was best for the job - Democrat or Republican. This upcoming election is a no-brainer for me.
View ArticleMan found guilty of 20 counts of sex assault
A 54-year-old Grand Junction man accused of sexually assaulting nine girls and women over a span of several years has been found guilty of 20 felony sexual assault counts, including charges of sexual...
View ArticleBlotter, August 28, 2016
The Mesa County Sheriff's Office is seeking information about two underage males and one underage female who were captured on security camera footage allegedly breaking into and stealing from vehicles...
View ArticleAggravated abuse alleged with case of child and porn
A Grand Junction woman appeared in a Mesa County court Friday, accused of multiple counts of sexual assault and sexual exploitation of a 2-year-old girl, in a case in which aggravated abuse is alleged....
View ArticleAnother hard lesson
The emergence of a foreign trade zone as an important economic development tool tracks along an all-too-familiar learning curve for this community. It's only through lost opportunities that value for...
View ArticleA little or a lot: Kids waiting for any kind of help
More than 90 kids are on a waiting list to have a well-adjusted adult be a positive influence for three hours a week. A shortage of certified foster families in Mesa County means abused children are...
View ArticleBlotter, Aug. 31, 2016
A 44-year-old Clifton man was issued a $5,000 cash-only bond in a Mesa County court on Tuesday, in a case that allegedly involves excessive speeding, eluding police, and driving under the influence....
View ArticleWork remains to be done on Colorado trails in '16 in 2016' initiative
Completing the Ring the Peak Trail is among the 16 trail projects listed in Gov. John Hickenlooper's "16 in 2016" initiative. A manager over the initiative said the projects around Colorado are in...
View ArticleVigil honors those lost to overdose
When Brittany Frasco was pregnant with her first child, she was in so much pain from the weight she gained that the doctor prescribed her Percocet. After her daughter was born, Frasco was referred to a...
View ArticleMesa County fire ban to be lifted
Local and federal officials announced Thursday that they will lift fire restrictions in Mesa County on Saturday, but those who need burn permits won't be able to get them until next week. Hot and dry...
View ArticleState severance taxes help county budget
Mesa County got a little breathing room from its budget woes with the distribution of state severance taxes on Sept. 1. In total, the Colorado Department of Local Affairs distributed $39 million in...
View ArticleColorado job counts come up short, first-quarter reports revised downward
Colorado employers added 12,700 fewer jobs than initially estimated in the first quarter, with hospitality, mining and construction missing the mark the most, according to an update Wednesday from the...
View ArticleWife: Late night chore made her suspicious
The wife of accused killer Lester Jones took the stand in his trial Wednesday, to testify about the night Paige Birgfeld's car was found on fire near her husband's work during a timeframe when he had...
View ArticleBlotter: Sept. 2, 2016
A 19-year-old woman faces a slew of potential charges, including assault on a law enforcement officer, after she allegedly was drunk behind the wheel of a car that crashed near 32 and E roads early...
View ArticleJuvenile shooter appears in court
The 15-year-old boy accused of shooting a 14-year-old boy in the back was ordered to be held without bond during an appearance in Mesa County Court this morning. Michael Manzanares, of Grand Junction,...
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