Grand Junction review panel rejects book ban
The best-selling novel "Ender's Game" by author Orson Scott Card will still be part of a Mesa County school district language arts program after a special committee convened by the district voted to...
View ArticleFire Officials Excited About Drones' Potential
Fire chiefs from across Colorado say drones have a lot of potential. The new airborn technology could be a lifesaving measure not just for firefighters but victims as well.
View ArticleDrones Add a New Dimension to Crime Scene Investigations
Anyone who's watched the U.S. TV show "CSI" has probably seen officers carefully measuring the distance between every object in a room, and between every speck of evidence, in order to precisely...
View ArticleWhat parents need to know about synthetic drugs
The unpredictable effects of dangerous synthetic drugs has landed hundreds across the nation in hospitals and even taken young lives. In a generation where trendy drugs keep changing, law enforcement...
View ArticleYoung Voters inform themselves about the issues
Stacia Strong joined the News Team in March 2014 and is excited to get out and enjoy all the outdoor activities the western slope offers. Only one week left, Election Day is now just a week away it's...
View ArticleColorado health-insurance buyers may get smaller tax credits in 2015
Colorado health-insurance consumers relying on tax credits will see their share of premiums rise an average of 77 percent next year if they keep the same plans, according to the state's preliminary...
View ArticleMesa County District Attorney joins other officials in endorsing Beauprez for...
The endorsement is largely based on public safety policies, and what they believe our state needs. The Mesa County District Attorney, along with other elected officials do not agree with Governor John...
View ArticleKeeping Your Pet Safe on Halloween
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. Halloween is a time for candy, trick-or-treaters, jack-o-lanterns and costumes.
View ArticleMesa County gives nod to ATVs on roads
An ordinance that would allow licensed drivers to use off-road vehicles on Mesa County roads could take effect by late November. The Grand Junction Daily Sentinel reports county commissioners had their...
View ArticleA behind the scenes look at the life of a mail-in ballot
The countdown continues to Election Day. Five days remain until ballots must be in the hands of the Mesa County Clerk and Recorder.
View ArticleDespite attention, Colorado voter fraud remains rare, say clerks
Election worker Marlene Johnson verifies signatures on ballots at the Denver Elections Division last week. This campaign season, Colorado's new mail-ballot voter law has drawn the national sideshow...
View ArticleKeeping your kids away from dangerous doorsteps this Halloween
When your children go trick or treating tomorrow for Halloween, parents make sure their child is safe by wearing reflective clothing or being with adults at all times. However how much thought do you...
View ArticleLatino vote a possible tipping point in midterm elections
With Election Day approaching, grassroots campaigners are scrambling to catch those last minute votes and gain support from one of the most prominent groups in Mesa County. Political experts say Latino...
View ArticleMesa County seeing higher voting turnout this election
The mid-term elections are only 4 days away, leaving little time to get your ballot in to have your voice heard. Mesa County election officials say voter turnout is higher than years past, and they are...
View ArticleMesa County residents casting last minute votes
We are down to the wire with elections, as you have a little over 24 hours left to vote. While we've had a high turnout of voting this year already, the community has a last minute push to make your...
View ArticleRepublicans take early lead in Colorado sheriff's races
Colorado elected 28 new sheriffs on Tuesday night, including new top lawmen in Adams, Arapahoe, Douglas, Jefferson and Weld counties. The election of so many new sheriffs should not have an impact on...
View ArticleCandidates make one final campaign push before election day
The 2014 General Election is upon us and while campaign signs still line the streets of Grand Junction candidates are working overtime Monday to bring in supporters and make sure everyone is turning in...
View ArticleSalvation Army seeing more seniors in need of Thanksgiving food aid
For many, Thanksgiving is a time of fun, an abundance of food, and relaxation...but for others, Thanksgiving can be a stressful time of struggling to find food. Mesa County senior Deb Scott says with...
View ArticleFood labels, gambling among state ballot measures
Colorado ballots frequently are stacked with ballot measures that can change government as dramatically as any elected official. This midterm election is no exception.
View ArticleEighteen ballots will determine recreational marijuana sales in Palisade
Lindsey Pallares joined the KKCO News Team in March of 2014, and couldn't be more excited to make the beautiful Western Slope her new home! The polls may have closed but not all the races over, the...
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