More Officials Declaring Fraudulent TABOR Claims
Mesa County's Tax Payer Bill of Rights continues to create a stir. Another official came forward on Monday, saying there's been some kind of scam.
View ArticleLower Valley trail group wants county funding reinstated
Post Independent Photo/Kelley Cox Against the roar of Interstate 70 traffic, Jeanne Golay helps to conduct a tour of the future bike path in the South Canyon Bridge area Tuesday.
View ArticlePollen Count Remains High for Mesa County
If you're out enjoying the warm weather this week but sniffling more than normal, it may be because of all of the pollen.
View ArticleColorado Makes Shelter Dogs and Cats New State Pet
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo.- Governor Hickenlooper's signed a new bill into law making shelter dogs and cats Colorado's official state pet.
View ArticlePets recieve free clean bill of health
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. - 100 lucky dogs recieved a free rabies and distemper vaccination on Tuesday via the Tiara Rado Animal Clinic.
View ArticleWarm weather brings insects to Grand Junction
Grand Junction, Colo --- April brought a lot of moisture to Mesa County and now that the temperature has been heating up this month, it is leading to a perfect environment for insects to swarm to.
View ArticleHonoring National Police Week with the GJPD
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. -- The nation gathers to remember our fallen officers this week, and the Grand Junction Police Department invites the public to join local law enforcement in honoring them.
View ArticleWoman Pleads Guilty to Defrauding Mesa County Out of Thousands
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo.- A Mesa County woman has pleaded guilty to defrauding Mesa County out of thousands of dollars.
View ArticleCDPHE: Radioactive material dumped in GJ spring clean-up
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. -- A tiny piece of metal is causing a huge uproar at the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment .
View ArticleFree Clinic Teaches How to Identify Scams
Two organizations are teaming up to educate the community on ways to avoid falling victim to fraud.
View ArticleOur Versatile Valley: The Region's Evolution
MESA COUNTY, Colo.- When looking back at growing up in Grand Junction, Bruce Benge can recall many differences from how the city is now compared to then.
View ArticleCommissioners Plan to Take Action Regarding TABOR Issue
Mesa County Commissioners want to right a potential wrong, as more information unfolds in the Taxpayer's Bill of Rights controversy.
View ArticleBackground Checks Delay Foster Care Placement
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. A Western Slope foster service is not only reporting the highest number of children in need of care in it's history, but also the highest number of parents waiting to be licensed.
View ArticleMan pleads guilty to child abuse in Wallace case
Jessie Martinez pleaded guilty to one count of child abuse resulting in serious bodily injury in the case of Elijah Wallace, who was four-years-old when he was taken to the hospital on Jan.
View ArticleOfficials Release the Identities of the Two Killed In Fatal Accident
MESA COUNTY, Colo.- Officials release the identity of the two men who were killed in Thursday night's fatal accident in DeBeque Canyon.
View ArticleBrainard Pleads Guilty, Receives Deferred Sentence
Grand Junction Councilman Rick Brainard entered a plea and received his sentencing Friday in a domestic abuse case against him.
View Article54 Sheriffs File Lawsuit Against The State
Most of Colorado's elected sheriffs are trying to strike new gun restrictions with a federal lawsuit against the state.
View ArticleSpecial Report: TABOR Controversy
Over the past several weeks, NewsChannel 5 has been bringing you the details of a potentially illegal practice of the county taking money from citizens.
View ArticleDrug probe taints eatery?
Claudia and Francisco Espinoza sit outside their restaurant, El Tapatio on North Avenue.
View ArticleWoman sentenced for stealing Girl Scout money
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. -- A woman accused of stealing $6,000 worth of Girl Scout cookie money will serve six months in work release.
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