Breastfeeding reduces risk of childhood obesity
Starting your children on a healthy diet from the day they are born will help reduce the risk of childhood obesity.
View Article9/11 Ceremony at Scenic Middle School
The Scenic Elementary gymnasium was filled with tears, poems, and above all pride for its 12th annual September 11th ceremony.
View ArticleImages: Task force takes $13K in meth bust
A man and woman from Tennessee were arrested in Mesa County on Wednesday while traveling eastbound on I-70 with nearly a half pound of methamphetamine.
View ArticleDeputy finds 28 pounds of marijuana in I-70 traffic stop
A deputy with the Mesa County Sheriff's Department located 28 pounds of marijuana in the trunk of vehicle after a traffic stop on Interstate 70 on Tuesday.
View Article2 Adults Behind Bars After I-70 Meth Bust
MESA COUNTY, Colo. Two adults from Tennessee are behind bars at the Mesa County Detention Facility, after law enforcement arrested them for allegedly carrying nearly half a pound of suspected meth.
View ArticleMesa County Hosts Safety Class Aimed to Improve Teenage Driving
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo.- The Mesa County Health Department is offering free classes for teenagers and their parents on the importance of driver safety.
View ArticleLocal Bull Riding Champion Gives Advice
FRUITA, Colo. The championship finals rodeo is in town this weekend and one local champion is in town visiting.
View ArticleHeather Jensen Returns to Court, Wants New Trial Venue
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. The mother accused of negligent homicide following the death of her two young sons appeared before a Mesa County judge on Friday morning.
View ArticleTwo major drug busts for the Mesa County Sheriffs
In a big bust on the highway Wednesday, two people were arrested after being caught with 28 pounds of marijuana and methamphetamine.
View ArticleCPRA Finals Championship Rodeo Begins in Grand Junction
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo.- After months of competition and traveling across Colorado, the best of the best are competing in Grand Junction this weekend in the Colorado Pro Rodeo Association Finals...
View ArticleColorado River District's Annual Water Seminar
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. On Friday, the annual Colorado River District water seminar took place at the Two Rivers Convention Center.
View ArticleUnited Way Yard Sale Postponed
The Grand Junction Police Department and the Mesa County Sheriff's Office Annual Yard Sale for the United Way of Mesa County has been postponed until next Saturday, due to the rain and wet conditions.
View ArticleHispanic Heritage Month Sept. 15- Oct. 15
Today is the start of Hispanic Heritage Month and to celebrate Latin Americans, Mesa County Libraries and other community organizations will be hosting events in the valley.
View ArticleVolunteers and residents help flood victims
Although flood-waters swallowing parts of the Front Range are hours away from us on the Western Slope, people here in Mesa County are providing some relief.
View ArticleMesa County Commissioners approve airport grant
The Grand Junction Regional Airport is a welcome convenience for many travelers on the Western Slope, but officials say it needs some work.
View ArticleMesa County government employees raise money for United Way
Mesa County government employees are giving $26,500 to United Way's pacesetter campaign, while breaking their personal record for participation.
View ArticleResearch Report Shows Progress for Women in Colo.
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. On Monday the public gathered at Colorado Mesa University to get a better look at the progress women in Colorado are making.
View ArticleThe Return of Scooter McPlagiarist
According to the Grand Junction Sentinel's Emily Shockley today , former U.S. Representative, brief 2008 candidate for U.S. Senate, and 2010 GOP gubernatorial candidate Scott McInnis has announced a...
View ArticleFatal Accident Closes I-70 EB From Horizon to Clifton
According to the Mesa County Sheriff's Office, part of eastbound I-70 is closed at Horizon Drive while crews respond to a car accident involving a semi truck.
View ArticleKobe Pumping Plant and Pipeline Project Gets Approved
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo.- The Mesa County Commissioners approved a permit on Tuesday, to install a buried water pipeline and pump station along the Colorado River.
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