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2010
September
- Palisade, Central, Grand Junction Football Preview
September 01, 2010/8:06 PM
We head to Palisade where they are known for their sweet and succulent peaches and also the bitter bite of their Bulldogs.
- Lincecum finally wins again for Giants
September 01, 2010/10:06 PM
Pinch-runner Darren Ford scored the go-ahead run from second base on a wild pitch and throwing error in the eighth inning, helpi
- Rockies reliever Corpas to have elbow surgery
September 01, 2010/8:03 PM
Colorado Rockies right-handed reliever Manuel Corpas needs reconstructive Tommy John elbow surgery.
- Clifton Teen Dead in Shooting
September 01, 2010/7:06 PM
A normally quiet neighborhood in Clifton is in shock after a teen is shot and killed.
- Medical Marijuana Ban Looming
September 01, 2010/7:00 PM
The Grand Junction City Council moves to draft an ordinance banning medical marijuana dispensaries within city limits.
- “Out of Control” Man Causes Grand Junction School Lockdown
September 01, 2010/6:56 PM
Mesa County students are put on lockdown after a man goes out of control.
- Controversial Drilling Pad Under Investigation
September 01, 2010/6:55 PM
A Battlement Mesa drilling pad is under investigation for alleged violations.
- Mesa County Sees Increase in Infant Deaths
September 01, 2010/6:50 PM
Mesa County has seen an increase in the number of infants who have died while they slept.
- Foster Kids: National Numbers Down, Mesa County Up
September 01, 2010/6:43 PM
New federal figures show that the number of U.S. kids in foster care has dropped 8% in just one year.
- Mesa County Sees Four New Cases of West Nile Virus
September 01, 2010/6:35 PM
Mosquitoes trapped in the Grand Junction area have tested positive for West Nile Virus.
- Organization Rallies for Homeless Kids
September 01, 2010/6:20 PM
Members of Housing First, No More Deaths gathered to rally for more action to help homeless families, especially the kids.
- Police Searching for Vandals of Hillcrest Business
September 01, 2010/6:15 PM
Police need your help finding vandals who caused about a thousand dollars in damage to a Grand Junction business.
- Ride Against Genocide Stops in Grand Junction
September 01, 2010/6:11 PM
Group hoping to bring more awareness, action to current atrocities in Africa
- Honor Flight Looking for Guardians
September 01, 2010/6:05 PM
The third Western Slope Honor Flight is only a month away, and they're still in need of guardians.
- 626 Recipe: Lemon Pistachio Cornbread
September 01, 2010/3:30 PM
Serves One
- Crews to Begin Paving on North Avenue
September 01, 2010/2:20 PM
Workers are hoping third time is a charm to get paving started along North Avenue.
August
- Highway 50 Football Previews
August 31, 2010/10:00 PM
We begin with the Montrose Indians who have been crowned S-W-L champions for the past four years and if all goes to plan they'll
- Felberg to Lead Mesa State Into the Season
August 31, 2010/9:53 PM
The Mesa State Football team has selected a starting Quarterback.
- President Addresses Nation on End of Combat Operations
August 31, 2010/7:19 PM
After seven years of U.S. combat troops in Iraq, President Obama addresses the nation.
- Local Politicians React to POTUS’s Speech
August 31, 2010/7:18 PM
After more than a year and a half in office, this is the second time that the President has give a speech from the oval
- Power Outage Hits Downtown Grand Junction
August 31, 2010/7:05 PM
Power has been restored to downtown Grand Junction after a faulty fuse in a power line caused 195 customers to lose power.
- Police Still Looking for Suspect Who Prompted School Lockdown
August 31, 2010/7:00 PM
The search continues for a man who fled from authorities first in a car, and then on foot.
- Man Killed in Mobile Home Fire Identified
August 31, 2010/6:45 PM
A New Castle man is found dead after his mobile home catches on fire is identified.
- Officers Involved in Motorcycle Accident on I-70
August 31, 2010/6:40 PM
An off-duty officer was injured in a crash that closed eastbound I-70.
- Marijuana Dispensaries Required to Grow 70% of Medicine on Site
August 31, 2010/6:35 PM
New growing regulations are expected to be the biggest blow for existing medical marijuana shops in the state.
- $2.6 Million to Turn Around Clifton Elementary
August 31, 2010/6:30 PM
After posting some of the worst test scores in Colorado, Clifton Elementary School will be getting millions of dollars.
- Red Sox trade reliever Delcarmen to Rockie
August 31, 2010/4:36 PM
The Boston Red Sox have traded reliever Manny Delcarmen and cash to the Colorado Rockies for minor league pitcher Chris Balcom-M
- Moreno returns to Broncos practice
August 31, 2010/4:34 PM
Denver Broncos running back Knowshon Moreno is practicing for the first time since hurting his right hamstring on the first day
- Nuggets about to tackle Melo Matter
August 31, 2010/4:31 PM
Now that the Denver Nuggets have their management team in place, they're developing a strategy to keep All-Star Carmelo Anthony
- Fall Burning Season Ignites First of the Month
August 31, 2010/4:26 PM
Open burning season ignites September 1st in Mesa County, but health officials are urging people to use alternatives to burning.
- City Approves Natural Gas Stations
August 31, 2010/4:20 PM
The city of Grand Junction approved money for two compressed natural gas stations.
- GJPD Gets Grant to Crack Down on Drunk Drivers
August 31, 2010/4:13 PM
The Grand Junction Police Department is getting more help to crack down on drunk drivers.
- Paying for College in a Recession
August 31, 2010/2:26 PM
The way students are paying for college is changing.
- Mesa State Renames Classroom after Local Business
August 31, 2010/2:20 PM
Mesa State College honored Rocky Mountain Health Plans for their support of the school's nursing program.
- Used Cars Getting More Expensive
August 31, 2010/12:33 PM
The poor economy has led to higher demand for used vehicles, making them cost more.
- Handy Helper: Compact Fluorescent Lamps
August 31, 2010/11:30 AM
Tips For Sprucing Up Your Home
- All-in-One Flu Shots Offered in Mesa County
August 31, 2010/10:46 AM
Fall is just around the corner, and that means it's time to gear up for flu season.
- Harrison’s hit on Orton sends scare into Broncos
August 30, 2010/9:11 PM
Tim Tebow's ill-fated dart into the end zone earlier this month sparked quite the conversation among his devotees and his haters
- Glenwood Springs, Rifle and Grand Valley Football Preview
August 30, 2010/8:58 PM
We begin in Glenwood Springs where the 2008 State Champion Deamons gear up for the upcoming season.
- Xcel Energy Plan Sparks Protest
August 30, 2010/8:00 PM
Xcel Energy has a new plan, but it's heating up a lot of protest.
- Rockies place Stewart on DL with oblique strain
August 30, 2010/7:55 PM
Colorado Rockies third baseman Ian Stewart has been placed on the 15-day disabled list with a strained right oblique muscle that
- Manhunt Prompts Schools to Shelter-in-Place
August 30, 2010/7:50 PM
Two Clifton elementary schools are put on shelter in place after a man runs from the Colorado State Patrol.
- Construction Worker Sent to Hospital after House Collapses
August 30, 2010/6:29 PM
A construction worker is sent to the hospital after the house he's working on collapses.
- Man Killed in Officer-Involved Shooting Is Remembered
August 30, 2010/5:55 PM
Family and friends of Jason Kemp are demanding the truth about an officer-involved shooting.
- Broncos release RB Justin Fargas
August 30, 2010/5:41 PM
Running back Justin Fargas has been released by the Denver Broncos.
- Family says McGregor died of virus
August 30, 2010/5:38 PM
The family of Colorado Rockies president Keli McGregor said he didn't die of a heart attack or other preventable cardiac conditi
- Firefighters Challenged by Hay Barn Blaze
August 30, 2010/5:16 PM
It was a close call for firefighters after a barn full of hay catches fire.
- Live Fire Training
August 30, 2010/5:13 PM
The Grand Junction and Clifton Fire Departments teamed up for some live fire training.
- GJ Housing Authority Gets Funding from State
August 30, 2010/4:29 PM
Grand Junction will receive nearly $2.5 million in the form of private activity bonds.
- Americans for Prosperity Tour Bus Makes Stop in Grand Junction
August 30, 2010/4:28 PM
The Americans for Prosperity's November is Coming bus tour made a stop in Grand Junction.
- Rachel’s Challenge Inspires Change at Fruita Monument High
August 30, 2010/4:25 PM
A decade after Columbine's school massacre, District 51 is giving a unique challenge to students.
- City Outsources Utility Bills
August 30, 2010/3:50 PM
The city of Grand Junction is looking for ways to be more efficient.
- DOW Recieves Donations from Local Businesses
August 30, 2010/3:20 PM
Two local businesses team up and give back to the Colorado Division of Wildlife.
- Council Approves Breezeway Contract
August 30, 2010/3:10 PM
City Council approved a construction contract to begin work on the downtown breezeway project.
- Time to Get Powderhorn Season Passes Winding Down
August 30, 2010/3:05 PM
Ski season is right around the corner, but you'll have to act fast to get a good deal on your Powderhorn season pass.
- Mesa County Fair Sees Record Attendance
August 30, 2010/11:40 AM
Good weather and poor economy made the fair an ideal option.
- Next Phase in D-1/2 Road Project Set to Begin
August 30, 2010/11:28 AM
Improvements designed to increase safety for pedestrains and students
- Broncos pick off Dixon twice in win over Steelers
August 29, 2010/10:41 PM
(AP) -- Ben Roethlisberger gave way to his backups after a quick night's work. Now, he can get ready to make his case for a shor
- Fowler has two triples for Rockies in 10-5 win
August 29, 2010/10:38 PM
(AP) -- Dexter Fowler hit two triples to set a Colorado record and had three RBIs, Carlos Gonzalez homered twice and drove in fo
- Infant Ejected, Dies in Rollover Crash on I-70
August 29, 2010/7:35 PM
One person is dead and another rushed to the hospital after a woman loses control of her car, rolling it several times.
- BLM Conservation Input
August 29, 2010/6:46 PM
BLM wants to hear from you.
- A Walk Through Time
August 29, 2010/6:43 PM
Hundreds bike, walk, and run on the Colorado National Monument.
- Blockbuster Video Prepares For Bankruptcy
August 29, 2010/5:26 PM
After ruling the home video rental business for years, Blockbuster is now preparing for bankruptcy.
- Five Years Later: Are Coloradans Prepared For Disaster Like Katrina?
August 29, 2010/3:28 PM
Hurricane Katrina cost thousands of lives and billions of dollars in damage.
- Helton, Gonzalez power Rockies past Dodgers, 5-3
August 28, 2010/10:39 PM
(AP) -- Jhoulys Chacin pitched seven solid innings, Todd Helton and Carlos Gonzalez each homered, and the Colorado Rockies beat
- Tigers Top Rebels In Extra Innings
August 28, 2010/10:32 PM
Grand Junction softball refused to let soggy conditions hold them back from taking down Columbine High School in extra innings S
- Cabin Catches Fire in Craig
August 28, 2010/6:23 PM
A 3 story cabin catches on fire while two people are inside.
- Mesa County Sheriff’s Office Beefs Up DUI Patrol at Rock Jam
August 28, 2010/5:46 PM
This weekend's Rock Jam Concert in Mack has the Mesa County Sheriff's Office beefing up their DUI Patrols.
- Ice Skating Company Proposes Synthetic Ice Arena For Grand Junction
August 28, 2010/5:36 PM
A Grand Junction company is taking a new approach to bring ice skating back to the Grand Valley.
- Powderhorn Season Passes On Sale
August 28, 2010/5:26 PM
Ski season is right around the corner but you'll have to act fast to get a good deal on your PowderHorn Season Pass.
- Local Animal Shelter Wins $1,000 Prize
August 28, 2010/4:48 PM
A local animal shelter has just won a $1,000 prize, and it's all thanks to the many on-line voters from across the Grand Valley.
- Tancredo: Dan Maes a Fraud, Hiding His Past
August 28, 2010/4:39 PM
NewsChannel 5 sat down with Tom Tancredo, who was in Grand Junction on Saturday.
- Judges Taste 118 Wines In Winefest Amateur Winemaking Competition
August 28, 2010/4:33 PM
While Colorado Mountain Winefest is a few weeks away, organizers are already uncorking the bottles.
- Central Softball Defeats Columbine
August 27, 2010/11:21 PM
Central Softball Defeats Columbine in Season Opener
- Fruita Monument Falls in Opener
August 27, 2010/11:13 PM
On Friday Fruita Monument lost its opener 26 to 14 to Broomfield.
- Update: Rollover Accident Shuts Down Both Lanes of I-70
August 27, 2010/7:55 PM
Two people are airlifted to St. Mary's Hospital after a rollover crash in Debeque Canyon.
- Seeking Justice for Jason: Officer Involved Shooting Case in D.A.‘s Hands
August 27, 2010/7:45 PM
The case involving the fatal shooting of a man by a Colorado State Patrol troop has been turned over to the DA's office.
- Economy Growing Slower Than Expected
August 27, 2010/7:40 PM
New data out today shows the economy is growing at a much slower pace than expected.
- Tancredo, Conservatives to Rally in Grand Junction
August 27, 2010/7:35 PM
Some big name conservatives, including Tom Tancredo, will be at the Save America Constitutional Convention.
- EXCLUSIVE: Scammer Threatens Grandson’s Life Over the Phone
August 27, 2010/5:32 PM
A man is threatened by a scammer.
- Half of Airline Passengers Want Family Sections on Planes
August 27, 2010/5:28 PM
Half of fliers would like to limit where kids can sit on planes, but is it discriminatory?
- Glacier Owners Fight to Reopen Rink
August 27, 2010/3:27 PM
Ever since Glacier Ice Arena shut its doors in early June because of financial and mechanical problems one group has been...
- Post Back-to-School Shopping Deals
August 27, 2010/3:20 PM
It may have paid off to procrastinate with your back to school shopping as many stores are posting bargains below a dollar.
- Woman Accused of Making False Missing Child Report Charged
August 27, 2010/12:36 PM
A woman accused of making a false report of a missing child is formally charged in a Mesa County courtroom.
- Pet Of The Week: Atta
August 27, 2010/8:21 AM
Puppy Looking To Find A Good Home
- McDaniels: Odds of Tebow playing Sunday appear dim
August 26, 2010/10:20 PM
The odds of rookie quarterback Tim Tebow appearing in Sunday's primetime game against Pittsburgh appear dim, based on coach Josh
- Broncos players wary of longer NFL season
August 26, 2010/10:16 PM
More isn't necessarily better.
- Police investigating Denver Nuggets J.R. Smith
August 26, 2010/10:09 PM
Police are investigating an alleged altercation between Denver Nuggets guard J.R. Smith and another person at the team's practic
- Marsh Era Begins at Fruita Monument
August 26, 2010/9:44 PM
From the main man at Grand Junction High School, to helping out Coach Joe Ramunno and the Mesa State Mavericks, now Shawn Marsh
- New Immigration Law Coming to Colorado?
August 26, 2010/8:00 PM
Some Colorado lawmakers are sharing what they brought back after spending a few days with Arizona legislators.


