Seattle police plan for helicopter drones hits severe turbulence
Photo provided by the Mesa County, Colo., Sheriff's Department, a small Draganflyer X6 drone is photographed during a test flight in Mesa County, Colo.
View ArticleCan't get us? Optimum signal issues
MESA COUNTY, Colo ____ KKCO 11 News viewers may be having a hard time watching their favorite NBC and MeTV programming if they're Optimum customers.
View ArticleIncident near Powderhorn leaves a young child dead
Details are very limited right now, but the Mesa County Sheriff's Office says they responded to a call at around 6:30 PM of two young children needing immediate assistance.
View ArticleWelfare fraud; woman suspected of stealing your tax dollars
There are more people on food stamps than ever before, with the latest reports showing 15 percent of our country using the program.
View ArticleCrime Stoppers, law enforcement teach internet safety
Crime Stoppers of Mesa County is teaming up with the sheriff's office, offering classes each month to help keep our community safe.
View ArticleOne child dead, second rushed to hospital after being found in car
Two young children were found in an abandoned car near Grand Junction, Tuesday evening.
View ArticleDozens of Parents Turn Out for Online Safety Class
Mesa County Sheriff's Office and Crime Stoppers of Mesa County teamed up to give parents guidelines on how to safe guard their computers and smart phones and how to talk to their children about online...
View Article1 Toddler Dies After Being Found in Vehicle, 1 Rushed to Hospital
The Mesa County Sheriff's Office is investigating the death of a very young child on the Grand Mesa.
View ArticleJulie Somerville
Where were you born? How long have you lived in the Mesa County area? What do you like most about it? I was born at Community Hospital in November of 1966 and graduated from Grand Junction High School...
View ArticleFamily Member Speaks Out On Grand Mesa Tragedy
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo.- Authorities responded to Powderhorn Road and Highway 65 around 6:30 p.m. Tuesday for two young children appeared to be having some sort of severe medical issue.
View ArticlePowderhorn Road To Undergo Major Improvements
GRAND MESA, Colo.- Mesa County has agreed to let Accurate Construction improve Powderhorn Road from Highway 65 to Powderhorn's Lodge.
View ArticleBLM accepting public comment on proposed trail, bike race
Under the proposal, race organizer, Epic Rides, plans to route race traffic through portions of the Bands Canyon Special Recreation Management Area .
View ArticleOfficials Warn of Charity Scams During the Holidays
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo.- For some, the holiday season means a time to give back to the community, but how do you know if the charity you're donating to is a legitimate organization and not a scam?...
View ArticleMore Food Cases Available To Feed Seniors
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo.- More Mesa County seniors can now apply to get a free food box every month, due to the USDA offering extra food cases.
View ArticleMesa County Libraries Set Up 'Giving Trees'
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo.- Mesa County Libraries are decorating their holiday trees in a unique way this holiday season, all to help out local residents.
View Article'Traking' Device to Help Spot Missing Persons
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo.- When Patricia Osberg got lost after going for a walk due to her Alzheimer's condition; some local residents sought more information on a Colorado Life Trak device that she was...
View ArticleStarTek Looking to Fill 90 Positions By January
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo.- StarTek is looking to hire 90 new people by Jan. 3. The company is holding six different hiring events in December at the Mesa County Workforce Center, starting with the first...
View ArticleAnnual Downtown Parade of Lights celebration set for Dec. 1
The chrome buffalo's Santa hat was recently stolen. Please return it to the DTA offices at 248 S. Fourth St.
View ArticleCoyote Cafe serves up delicious, affordable fare in Grand Junction
Toward the east end of North Avenue there's a little-known gem of a restaurant - the student-run Coyote Cafe - inside the Career Center at 2935 North Ave.
View ArticleKeep Your Kids Safe Online
Young Americans spend almost every waking moment using computers and smartphones to interact online through social media, with the average teenager spending about 35 hours online each week.
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