A long winter hits apricots hard and could hurt peaches
A winter storm warning for parts of Mesa County and chilly nights ahead have fruit farmers worried their crops many not make it through another frost.
View ArticleDrug Officials Warn of NBOMe, Lethal New Synthetic Drug
A monthly class to educate parents and teens on current issues facing the Grand Valley took a detour from its regular schedule Tuesday night to talk about a new drug hitting the Western Slope.
View ArticleWishing Jewell well
Sally Jewell has taken up her post as the nation's 51st secretary of the Interior, moving into the job with Senate confirmation on Ken Salazar's retirement.
View ArticlePolice: Beware of strangers around schools
In the last couple weeks, the Grand Junction Police Department, Mesa County Sheriff's Office and Fruita Police Department have all taken reports of strangers approaching kids on their way to or from...
View ArticleSuper students rewarded at luncheon
Keynote speaker Brian Watson speaks about his experience as an intern at businesses during the Mesa County Valley School District 51's Sperintendent's Scholar luncheon at Two Rivers Convention Center...
View ArticlePlea entered in 2012 murder case
The brother of a man convicted of first degree murder has plead guilty to several charges related to the same case.
View ArticleMan paints his own traffic lines on roadway
A Grand Junction man has voiced concern over an intersection he said is too dangerous.
View ArticleState rep asks CDOT to spend on Grand Mesa trailhead fix
A Western Slope lawmaker is trying to bring together several government bodies to pay the cost of redoing a popular trailhead on the Grand Mesa where two cross-country skiers died after being hit by a...
View ArticleDeath notices, April 18, 2013
Survivors include her husband, Roy; two sons, Terry of Port Orchard, Wash., and Craig of Montrose; one daughter, Traci Major of Fort Collins; one brother, Al Gray of Klondike, Texas; six grandchildren;...
View ArticleApril Snowfall Creates Havoc Along Hwy 50
MESA COUNTY, Colo.- Amidst the snowfall Wednesday morning, a semi accident had shut down U.S. 50 for several hours.
View ArticleDisaster Response in Mesa County
Emergency response teams said they're prepared for Mesa County's most common disasters like wildfires and floods.
View ArticleGrand Junction Police Arrest Reckless Driver That Hit Police Vehicle
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo.- A tip Thursday morning leads Grand Junction Police to the man believed to be the driver of the car that side-swiped police Wednesday.
View ArticleFilm festival makes its annual stop in Grand Junction
Each year the touring Wild and Scenic Film Festival showcases a number of independent films about wildlands, conservation issues and individuals who are involved in community action.
View ArticleGrand Junction's 10th annual MOG Outdoor Fest returns this weekend
MountainFilm on Tour: Date: Friday, April 19 Time: Doors open 6:30 p.m., show starts 7 Location: Mesa Theater, 538 Main St.
View ArticleWhat's in our air in the Grand Valley?
Longtime Grand Junction resident and retired teacher Charlie Kerr is very concerned about the air he's breathing, having served on the Mesa County Air Quality Planning Committee for the past 20 years.
View Article90 percent of inspected car seats not installed properly
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. - Millions of children travel in cars every day riding in a car or booster seat, but how can parents tell if their children are properly restrained? According to the Mesa County...
View ArticleSD51 Offers Options Compared to Teacher Evaluations
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo.- All parents want to know how well their child does in school, but what about how well their child's teacher is doing? A way to find out is through teacher evaluations, but they...
View ArticleAffidavit: Suspect cites weeklong meth binge
A man whose alleged wild ride around Grand Junction on Wednesday saw him crashing into a police car said he'd used methamphetamine for about a week straight - not sleeping in as many days - and...
View ArticlePeaches Take Biggest Hit from Latest Freeze
PALISADE, Colo.- After two consecutive nights of below freezing temperatures, local farmers once again found themselves assessing the damage imposed on their crops and orchards.
View ArticleDemocrats Raise Funds at Annual Spring Fling
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. On Saturday evening the Mesa County Democrats held their annual Spring Fling.
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