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Connors State Tops Navarro at JUCO World Series
Connors State edged out Navarro, 10-9, in the first round of the JUCO World Series Saturday night at Suplizio Field. More
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Midland Run-Rules Kaskaskia in First JUCO World Series Appearance
Midland defeated Kaskaskia 12-2 in five innings in the first round of the Junior College World Series Saturday at Suplizio Field. More
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Midland's Blair Beck Live from JUCO World Series
Midland centerfielder Blair Beck joined NewsChannel 5 live at Suplizio Field following the Chaparrals' first round victory at the 2013 JUCO World Series. More
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No.1 Spartanburg Methodist Defeats No.7 Walters State In A Slug-fest
No. 1 Spartanburg Methodist(1-0) def. No.7 Walters St.. (0-1), 19-11, in a slug-fest at Suplizio Field, on Opening Day at the 2013 Junior College World Series. More
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No. 8 Central Alabama Downs No. 6 Palm Beach State in JUCO World Series Opener
No.6 Central Alabama (1-0) def. No. 6 Palm Beach State (0-1), 6-4, Saturday morning to open the 2013 Junior College World Series. More
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Local Store Burglarized, Owner Loses Thousands
A local store is burglarized, costing them thousands of dollars and the suspect is still at large. More
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1 Killed, 1 Seriously Injured in Fruita Collision
One man is dead and another is critically injured after an accident near Fruita Saturday morning. More
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Bikers Donate to Grand Mesa Middle School
On Saturday, Grand Mesa Middle School received a generous donation from Grand Junction Harley Davidson and the local HOG club. More
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Activists March Against Monsanto's GMOs
On Saturday activists from around the world united to march against Monsanto, including here in Grand Junction. More
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Apartment Fire Displaces Several GJ Residents
It's been a busy two days for the Grand Junction Fire Department, with multiple structure fires around the city. Just before 11 a.m. on Saturday, fire officials responded to a reported porch on fire of a multiple-family townhome complex. The fire quickly spread to two units. It happened at 250 Beacon Ct., off of B 1/2 Road. NewsChannel 5 was there as crews worked to put it out. More
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Officials Kick off '100 Deadliest Days' on Colorado Roads
Colorado law enforcement agencies are preparing for the 100 deadliest days on Colorado Roads by beefing up their presence Memorial Day weekend. More
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Family Farms Conserved Permanently by Land Trust
Recently the Mesa Land Trust has surpassed 64,000 acres of land they've acquired to conserve permanently for agriculture. More
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GJPD Set to Alleviate Traffic Congestion During the JUCO World Series
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JUCO World Series Preview: Day Three
Friday was the final day of the JUCO World Series warm-up. The team's practiced for the last time before the Tournament with the action set to begin Saturday morning at 9 a.m. More
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Drivers Wanted For Mesa County S.O.S. Program
The Mesa County Department of Human Services is asking for the public's help with its Supporting Our Seniors program.
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Tighter Security at JUCO World Series 2013
JUCO World Series officials want the public to be aware of security changes at the ball park, made in response of the Boston Marathon bombings. More
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Large Shed Fire Threatens Nearby Homes
Just before 11 on Friday morning, Grand Junction Fire Department officials responded to reports of an explosion and fire at a structure on 28 1/4 Road. The shed was quickly engulfed in flames, threatening nearby homes. Crews fought the fire defensively and prevented that from happening. More
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CSP Continues to Investigate Fatal Accident on I70, Several Factors Have Surfaced
The Colorado State Patrol continues to investigate the fatal crash that took place on Interstate 70, at Milepost 127 on Wednesday.
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Illegal Dumping Occurring in National Forests
Rangers at Colorado's national forests say they're spending a lot of time cleaning up illegal dumps on public lands. More
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Shed Becomes Engulfed in Flames
A shed became fully engulfed in flames Friday morning after witnesses say an explosion happened near 28 1/4 Road. More
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Pet of the Week
Meet Angel, this week's Pet of the Week. More
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JUCO Starts Tomorrow
Diane Schwanke from the Grand Junction Chamber of Commerce shares the economic impact that JUCO has on the Grand Valley. More
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New Thermo Gel Could Protect Homes From Wildfire
A new gel product could protect homes this upcoming wildfire season. More
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CDOT to Investigate Glenwood Canyon Following Recent Fatal Accidents
The Colorado Department of Transportation is launching an investigation following multiple fatal accidents in a short period of time. More
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GJ Visitors & Convention Bureau
There are many things to do in the Grand Valley this weekend. Visit www.VisitGrandJunction.com for more a full list of events. More
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Study: Kids Need To Exercise More
A physicians group says schools need to make sure kids are moving more More
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Cholesterol Lowering Statins May Slightly Raise Risk Of Diabetes
A Canadian study finds some cholesterol lowering statins may slightly raise the risk of diabetes. More
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Study: 2 Out of 5 Medical Students Bias Against Obese People
A new study finds two out of five medical students are bias against obese people and they don’t realize it.
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JUCO Teams Meet with Members of Strive
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Man In Wheelchair Gets Hit By Truck
A man in a wheelchair gets hit by an oncoming vehicle Thursday afternoon near 1 Street and F Road.
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President Releases His Plans Against Terrorism; Senator Mark Udall Commends Announcement
President Obama lays out the future of the US fight against terrorism.
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Police Investigate Montrose Drive-By Shooting
Fortunately, no one was injured in the incident that took place around 10:00 Thursday morning, but police are now looking for the suspect responsible. More
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Man Accused of 1994 Murder Will Go to Trial
At a preliminary hearing Thursday morning, a judge has ruled that Douglas Thames will go trial. Thames was recently implicated in the rape and murder of Jacie Taylor, as a result of DNA testing. The testing exonerated another man of the crime, Robert Dewey. More
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St. Mary's Moving Forward With Century Project
St. Mary's Hospital is moving forward with phase one of their Century Project Completion. The two phase project includes four new floors, which have been shelled but left unfurnished for year. As the most comprehensive hospital between Denver and Salt Lake, St. Mary's strives to provide the best care for patients. This project will help them do so, plus bring millions to the Grand Valley. More
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Junior College World Series Prep: Day Two
Thursday provided the second practice day for the Junior College World Series teams before the start of the Tournament on Saturday. More
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Super Crocs
Peter Booth from the Museum of Western Colorado explains Super Crocs. For more, you can visit Dinosaur Journey in Fruita or call Peter at 970-242-0971. More
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Dr. Rollins
Dr. Rollins is live in the studio with tips for summer skin care. More
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Retire Right - Community Involvement
Today, Barbara talks about the benefits of community involvement. If you have questions about retirement, call Retirement Outfitters at (970) 256-1748. More
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Gov. Hickenlooper To Sign Wildfire Measures To Law
Wildfire prevention measures passed after Colorado's tragic wildfire season last year and now the
Governor plans to sign the bills at Mesa Verde National Park in Cortez. More
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UK Officials: Radical Islam Drives London Attack
A British soldier was killed Wednesday in a brutal attack that officials say is terror related. More
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Study: Sugar May be Addictive
A new study suggests sugar may be addictive for some people. More
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Cost To Treat Strokes Expected to Double
The American Heart Association says the cost to treat strokes will double over the next 20 years. More
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Government Launches New Anti-Smoking Campaign
The government is launching a new campaign - telling smokers to ask their doctor for ways to quit.
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Eagle County School District Gets New Superintendent
A new superintendent for the Eagle County School District is announced.
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No. 5 Midland Preps For JUCO World Series
No. 5 Midland (TX) began their preparation in Grand Junction Thursday afternoon for Saturday's Junior College World Series. More
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UPDATE: Highway 50 Reopens After Rollover Accident
A tanker rollover shuts down a large portion of Highway 50 east of Montrose Wednesday.
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Friend of Boston Marathon Bombing Suspect Killed By FBI
A friend of one of the Boston marathon bombing suspects is killed by the FBI Wednesday morning after he admits to a triple homicide, that involved Tamerlan Tsarnaev.
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Connors State Honors Tornado Victims at JUCO World Series
Hearts are heavy this week following the deadly and devastating tornado that ripped through Moore, Oklahoma Monday. But, for Connors State, it has affected the team on a more personal level. More
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ADA Changes to Come to Lincoln Park and Orchard Mesa Pools
The Grand Junction City Council approved a measure that would improve the locker rooms at the Lincoln Park and Orchard Mesa pools for those with disabilities. More
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GJ City Council Chooses CDBG Recipients
Through federal funding, city council will choose how they will allocate $352,950 from the federal Community Development Block Grant. More
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Local Officials Searching for Ways to Fund Highway Maintenance
Western Slope leaders are searching for ways to properly support CDOT maintain Colorado's deteriorating roads and highways. More
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Grand Junction BLM Hosts Quarterly Meeting
Northwest Colorado Advisory Council discusses decreasing Sage Grouse population and the Grand Junction Office's transportation plan. More
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Attempted Armed Robbery Suspect Appears in Federal Court
One of the men accused in the attempted armed robbery of a Mesa County bank, makes his first appearance in federal court on Wednesday. More
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EMS Providers Awarded for Their Efforts
EMS providers work hard everyday, and all week long are being recognized across the country for these efforts. More
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Former GJPD Officer, Firefighter Sentenced for Sex Assault on Child
A former Grand Junction Police Officer and Firefighter, recently sentenced for sexually assaulting a child, has been sentenced inside a Mesa County Courtroom. More
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The Lavender Lady & Friends
Carol has many ways to use lavender. Check out their store on Main Street in Palisade. More
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Free Legal Advice - Greg Remmenga
More free legal advice from attorney Greg Remmenga. More
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FBI Says "Trick or Treat Bandits" Responsible for 9 Robberies
According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, suspects dubbed as the "Trick or Treat Bandits" are responsible for nine recent robberies in Aurora and Denver. More
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Genetically Modified Foods, The Next Health Hurdle?
More and more research is unfolding about the potential dangers of GMO foods, however, the FDA and seed companies say the food grown from GMO seeds is safe. More
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Small Business Recognition Month
The month of May is national small business month. Experts say more small businesses are coming to Grand Junction which is helping create a better economy.
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GJ City Council Votes in Favor to Exclude Sales Tax in TABOR
The City of Grand Junction will continue to be the only entity in the state of Colorado to exclude sales tax from the Tax Payer's Bill of Rights. More
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Shrine Circus
The Western Colorado Shrine Club presents the Shrine Circus is Friday and Saturday at the Mesa County Fairgrounds. Showtimes at 10 a.m. & 8 p.m. More
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UPDATE: I-70 Reopens After Deadly Accident in Glenwood Canyon
Both directions of I-70 in Glenwood Canyon are now back open, following a deadly early morning accident. More
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Tanker Rollover On HWY 50 Causes Fire
One alternating lane on Highway 50 opened up around 12:30 p.m. after a tanker rollover caused the highway to completely shut down for nearly 10 hours between mile marker 101 to 131 Wednesday.
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FBI Asks For Public's Help With Carbondale Bank Robbery
The Carbondale Police Department and FBI are asking for the public's help in finding the suspect behind a recent bank robbery.
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United Way of Mesa County Gives "Sneak Peak" of Donations
Every year, donors to United Way of Mesa County give hundreds of thousands of dollars to local nonprofit organizations. More
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First Draft of School District 51 Budget Released
Tuesday night Mesa County School District officials were presented with the first version of the 2013/2014 budget. More
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Attorney: Evan Ebel Forced Woman to Turn Over Gun
An attorney for a woman accused of providing the weapon used to kill Colorado's prisons chief says parolee Evan Ebel forced her to turn over the gun.
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Retail Pot Ban Passes First Reading
The Montrose City Council decided to move forward with a resolution that could permanently ban all retail marijuana establishments in their city. More
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Clifton Water District Responds to Waterline Break
Crews diligently work on repairing a 10'' waterline break that happened Tuesday afternoon in Clifton.
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Wetlands Restoration Project Underway in Delta
A large project is underway to reclaim some of the lost wetlands areas in Delta. More
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Summer Unemployment Rates Expected to Decrease
It’s a rather simple notion: warmer temperatures call for more jobs outside. More
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Officials Encourage Public Transit During JUCO
A project underway that will add about 110 new parking spots unfortunately wont be ready in time for this year's Junior College World Series. More
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Former RI Senate Candidate Runs for Colo. Governor
A onetime Republican Senate candidate from Rhode Island says he's going to run for governor of Colorado.
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GJ Chamber of Commerce Celebrates SHAPE
It may be a good sign of where the economy is heading as one new business celebrated their grand opening Tuesday morning.
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Get Fit
Rebecca from Crossroads Fitness talks exercise myths for elders. More
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Handy Helper
Dennis gets us ready for summer with ideas for a deck or fencing. More
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BLM Hosting Advisory Council Meeting
The BLM is hosting an advisory council meeting, where they plan on discussing multiple topics and ask for public input. More
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Weld County Residents Reflect on Tornado Anniversary
Weld County residents are marking the fifth anniversary of a tornado that devastated the town of Windsor. More
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Schools Put on Temporary Lockdown, Police Search for Suspect
Earlier Tuesday morning, three area schools were put on lockdown as police searched for a suspect who may have been armed.
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Colorado Gas Prices Sky Rocketing
Travel experts are warning drivers about rising gas prices in advance of Memorial Day Weekend. More
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Business After Hours
The Grand Junction Chamber of Commerce presents another Business After Hours. More
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Music May Help Patients In Intensive Care Recover
Researchers at Ohio State University found ICU patients who listened to their favorite music while recovering had less anxiety and required less sedation. More
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U.S. Obesity Rates Continue to Climb
A new government survey finds obesity rates in the U.S. continue to climb. More
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Blood Test Can Predict Postpartum Depression
A simple blood test can predict who will suffer from postpartum depression. More
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UPDATE: Death Toll Drops to 24 in Oklahoma Tornado
President Barack Obama has declared a major disaster in Oklahoma. More
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CMU Breaks Ground on New Building
Colorado Mesa University officials break ground on a multimillion dollar building, marking even more expansion for the quickly-growing institution. A ceremony was held Monday to begin the construction of a new classroom at 1020 Elm Ave. More
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HB 1252 Funds New Feature For Eisenhower-Johnson Tunnel
A bipartisan bill that funds a new feature for the Eisenhower-Johnson Tunnels was signed into law this weekend.
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Delta County Authorities Arrest 19-Year-Old In Shooting
Authorities arrest a 19-year-old for allegedly shooting a man in Delta County Sunday night.
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Former Girl Scout Leader Receives Sentencing
A former Girl Scout troop leader is sentenced Monday for stealing thousands of dollars from the youth organization.
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Montrose Considering Permanent Ban on Retail Marijuana Facilities
Montrose City Council is set to have their first reading of a resolution that would permanently ban all retail sales marijuana. More
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Permit Now Required to Sell Pets in Public Places
Mesa County Commissioners voted on a resolution Monday that changes how non-licensed individuals can sell pets in public places, in an effort to make sure animals get proper care before they're sold.
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Students Learn Importance of Water During Festival
Kids spend the afternoon playing in the water but we're not referring to the rain.
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Citizens Group Demanding Answers From BLM
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Law Enforcement Cracking Down on Seat Belt Laws
The Colorado Department of Transportation is reminding you to wear your seat belt because law enforcement will be writing tickets to those who don't. More
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Redwine Family Speaks on Six Month Anniversary of Dylan's Disappearance
This weekend marked the six month anniversary of the disappearance of Dylan Redwine, and there is still no sign of the young boy.
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Over 200 Customers to be Affected by Planned Power Outage
Over 200 Grand Valley Power customers will be affected by a planned power outage on Tuesday.
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Denver Cracks Top 5 in Flights Booked This Memorial Day
Denver is going to be a hub this Memorial Day as a they make the list of the top 5 cities people are flying to this year.
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Angie's List Lawn Care Tips
The quest for a lush, green lawn takes a lot of work and involves more than just mowing which means sometimes you might hire a company to do all that work for you. More
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Boating Safety
Boating season is coming up and Mike Porras with Colorado Parks & Wildlife shares some tips to keep you safe on the water. More
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Kids With ADHD Likely To Struggle With Adulthood Obesity
New research in the Journal Pediatrics suggests boys who are diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, should be monitored for long-term risk of obesity. More
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Ginger May Help Asthma Patients
The purified components of ginger may help asthma patients breathe easier. More
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CPAP Mask May Improve Blood Sugar Levels
People who suffer from sleep apnea and who are pre-diabetic may be able to improve their blood sugar levels if they wear a CPAP mask at night. More
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Special 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. More
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Hickenlooper Signs Bill to Increase School Funding
Governor Hickenlooper has signed into law a bill that injects more funding into the state's public schools. More
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Federal Officials Release Latest Draft Proposal for Fracking
As part of the Obama Administration’s all-of-the-above energy strategy, the Department of the Interior Sunday announced the release of an updated draft proposal to update standards for hydraulic fracturing on public and Indian lands. More
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Montrose City Council Mulls Ban on Retail Pot
The Montrose City Council is scheduled to consider a permanent ban on the retail sale of marijuana in the city. More
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Report: Combat Troop Discharges Increase Sharply
A newspaper investigation has found that the number of soldiers discharged from the Army for misconduct has risen to its highest rate in recent times, and some are wounded combat troops who've lost their medical care and other veterans benefits because of other-than-honorable discharges. More
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Hundreds Compete in HITS Triathlon
Hundreds of folks are giving it their all this weekend, as they compete in this year's HITS (Horse Shows In The Sun) triathlon. More
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Residents Celebrate ‘Armed Forces Weekend’
People from across the valley collect at the Veterans Memorial Park to celebrate "Armed Forces Weekend" with a barbecue. More
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New GJ Fitness Facility Runs on Positivity
The "one-size-fits-all" method to exercising is quickly becoming outdated. Today, there are more options than ever to live a fit life. One local man has taken his passion for helping people to the next level, by creating a unique results based fitness facility. More
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New Generations Keep Mike's Legacy Alive
This weekend the 15th annual Mike the Headless Chicken Festival took place in Fruita. The event honors the amazing story of one chicken's will to live. More
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Honoring Our Nation's Veterans
On this Military Appreciation Day, dozens of veterans were honored in Grand Junction. More
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Seven Teams in for 2013 JUCO World Series
Seven teams have qualified for the 2013 JUCO World Series after Walters State and Connors State punched their tickets Saturday afternoon. More
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Mavs Season Ends with 3-0 Loss to Kingsville
The Colorado Mesa University baseball team's season came to a close after a 3-0 loss to Texas A&M-Kingsville at Nolan Ryan Field in Kingsville, Texas. More
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Grand Valley Beer Fest Draws Large Crowd
Dozens of people came ready to sample at this year's Grand Valley Beer Fest. More