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2010
March
- UPDATE: I-70 Open, One Lane in Each Direction
March 11, 2010/10:00 PM
One lane in each direction of I-70 is open.
- Anderson, Avs Shut Out Panthers, 3-0
March 11, 2010/9:35 PM
Craig Anderson made 27 saves to move into a tie for the NHL shutout lead with seven, and Paul Stastny scored twice in the Colora
- CSU, Air Force Fall In MWC Tournament
March 11, 2010/8:19 PM
D.J. Gay sank two free throws with 23 seconds left and Travis Busch missed a desperation runner at the buzzer as San Diego State
- Broncos Re-Sign Smith, Release Two Other Players
March 11, 2010/8:15 PM
The Denver Broncos have re-signed defensive lineman Le Kevin Smith and released starting inside linebacker Andra Davis.
- Rockies, Helton Agree To 2-Year Extension
March 11, 2010/8:12 PM
(AP) - The Colorado Rockies and Todd Helton have agreed to a two-year, $9.9 million contract extension that runs through the 201
- Pot Farm Found in Same Building as Federal Office
March 11, 2010/6:41 PM
Police find more than a thousand marijuana plants in a commercial office building.
- Federal Agents at Pot Grow Office Building
March 11, 2010/6:40 PM
Federal agents from the Department of Homeland Security were at the offices of the U.S. Census Bureau.
- Man Found Guilty of Darrent Williams Murder
March 11, 2010/5:57 PM
Suspected gang member Willie Clark has been found guilty of murder in the shooting death of a Denver Broncos cornerback.
- I-70 Causes Glenwood Springs Post Office Delays
March 11, 2010/5:45 PM
The recent opening of I-70 is providing the Glenwood Springs Post Office much needed relief.
- Growing Fitness Routine Burns More Calories Than Six-Minute Mile
March 11, 2010/5:25 PM
Imagine lifting a bell for an hour and burning more calories than running a six-minute mile.
- Feds Sue Former Fruita Company
March 11, 2010/4:57 PM
The former owner of a now-defunct Fruita company is in trouble with the Department of Labor.
- Back Country Snowboarder Dies in Avalanche
March 11, 2010/4:50 PM
A back country snowboarder has died after an avalanche near Loveland Pass.
- IRS Offers Help to Unemployed Taxpayers
March 11, 2010/4:49 PM
If you're unemployed and worried about paying taxes, the IRS is ready to help you out.
- Gas Prices Likely Going Up This Spring
March 11, 2010/4:44 PM
Gas prices will likely go up this spring, but due to high unemployment, the demand isn't very high.
- Heat Is on for St. Patrick’s Day Drivers
March 11, 2010/4:30 PM
Law enforcement agencies are warning Coloradans not to press their luck by drinking and driving.
- Dominguez Central Region Player Of Year
March 10, 2010/10:47 PM
Mike Dominguez's trophy case is starting to fill up.
- Balanced Attack Lifts Nuggets Over T’Wolves, 110-102
March 10, 2010/8:39 PM
Soaring through the air for a jaw-dropping, 360-dunk off an alley-oop pass, J.R. Smith showed everyone what teammate Chauncey Bi
- EXCLUSIVE: Texas Ave. Shooting Victim’s Mother Speaks
March 10, 2010/6:45 PM
The mother of man killed trying to diffuse a domestic dispute says she has found forgiveness in her heart for suspect.
- UPDATE: Crews Preparing to Open I-70
March 10, 2010/6:07 PM
Officials could open one lane each direction Thursday.
- Broncos Release DL Kenny Peterson
March 10, 2010/6:01 PM
(AP) - The Denver Broncos have released defensive lineman Kenny Peterson and waived guard Mitch Erickson.
- Air Force Wins MWC 1st Round Game, 59-40
March 10, 2010/5:57 PM
The Air Force Falcons love play-in games. For the second straight season, they won in the opening round of the Mountain West Con
- Mesa County District Attorney’s Son Sentenced
March 10, 2010/5:25 PM
The Mesa County District Attorney's son pleads guilty.
- Highway 139 Crash under Investigation
March 10, 2010/5:20 PM
A fire the happened after an accident and closed down Highway 139 is under investigated.
- Rockslide Hurting Business at Popular Resort
March 10, 2010/5:17 PM
Some travelers can't make it to resort with I-70 shut down.
- Rock Falls, Kills Woman on Highway 40
March 10, 2010/5:07 PM
A rock falls and kills a passenger on Highway 40.
- Grand Junction Family Homeless after Fire
March 10, 2010/5:00 PM
A Grand Junction family is homeless after an attic fire does some extensive damage.
- Hearing Moves Bebb-Jones Closer to Extradition
March 10, 2010/4:58 PM
The British poker player accused of killing his wife while living in Western Colorado will find out if he's headed to the U.S.
- Teenager Hit by Car
March 10, 2010/4:57 PM
Grand Junction Police are looking for a hit-and-run driver.
- Report Shows Bleak Colorado Job Situation
March 10, 2010/4:51 PM
A new study shows some bad news for Colorado's unemployment situation.
- Unemployment Questions Answered at Workforce Center
March 10, 2010/4:47 PM
Experts are ready with some answers for those with questions about unemployment claims.
- Mighty Mendit: Amazing Flexible Bonding Agent?
March 10, 2010/4:30 PM
Can the Mighty Mendit save a ruined garmet from the trash?
- Rotary Club Distributes Donations
March 10, 2010/3:44 PM
The Rotary Club of Grand Junction handed out checks worth more than $16,000.
- WWII Flygirls Honored for Service
March 10, 2010/3:41 PM
The first women in the cockpits of military aircraft were finally honored in Washington, D.C.
- Rockies Name Jimenez Opening Day Starter
March 10, 2010/3:21 PM
Colorado Rockies manager Jim Tracy named Ubaldo Jimenez his Opening Day starter on Wednesday.
- Colorado’s Season Ends In Big 12 Tournament, 82-67
March 10, 2010/3:19 PM
John Roberson scored 19 points, Nick Okorie added 18 and Texas Tech overcame a sloppy start defensively to open the Big 12 tourn
- Vanilla Flan with Goat Milk Caramel
March 10, 2010/3:04 PM
This week's taste of the Doubletree Hotel.
- Antipasta Kabobs
March 10, 2010/5:48 AM
Makes 40 appetizers.
- Canucks Score 5 Straight, Beat Avs 6-4
March 09, 2010/11:32 PM
Jannik Hansen scored the decisive goal with 2:08 remaining, Mikael Samuelsson had his first NHL hat trick, and the Vancouver Can
- I-70 Closed: Day Two
March 09, 2010/11:00 PM
Interstate 70 remained closed after a massive rockslide shut down 17 miles of the freeway.
- Coroner Identifies Shooting Victim
March 09, 2010/6:10 PM
The Mesa County Coroner has identified the victim in a weekend shooting on Texas Avenue.
- Missing Epileptic Teen Found Safe
March 09, 2010/5:51 PM
GJPD tracks down missing teen without access to epilepsy medicine.
- Man Arrested for Sex Assault on Child
March 09, 2010/5:45 PM
The Mesa County Sheriff's Department has arrested a man for sexually assaulting a child.
- AAA Helping Stranded I-70 Motorists
March 09, 2010/5:43 PM
AAA district offices, website offering maps with alternative routes
- Work Gets Underway at Major Fruita Intersection
March 09, 2010/5:41 PM
The rockslide in Glenwood Canyon postponed a public event in Fruita
- City of Grand Junction Updating Zoning Code
March 09, 2010/5:40 PM
Changes are being made to the Grand Junction's zoning and development code to match the goals of the Comprehensive Plan.
- Rockslide Boosting Business for Charter Airline
March 09, 2010/4:56 PM
Due to the Glenwood Canyon rockslide, some travelers may be avoiding I-70 altogether, and taking to the air instead.
- With Martin Out, Nuggets Keep Focusing On Winning
March 09, 2010/4:36 PM
(AP) -- With Kenyon Martin's left knee aching, Carmelo Anthony vows to be more of a force on the boards.
- Rockies Rout Dodgers In Cactus League, 12-0
March 09, 2010/4:25 PM
Colorado Rockies starter Ubaldo Jimenez showed little rust Tuesday with three scoreless innings in a 12-0 victory over the Los A
- Amazon.com Affiliates out Due to Sales Tax
March 09, 2010/3:35 PM
Amazon.com is cutting off affiliates that help it sell products in Colorado because of a new online sales tax law.
- DA Arrested for DUI
March 09, 2010/3:32 PM
A southwest Colorado prosecutor has been arrested on charges of driving under the influence.
- Woman Living on Rooftop to Raise Money for Youth
March 09, 2010/3:30 PM
A Grand Valley woman is living on restaurant's roof this week. It's to raise money for $50,000 for her charity.
- Study: Junk Food Tax Might Improve Eating Habits
March 09, 2010/3:25 PM
A new study suggests a tax on junk food may cause people to eat less.
- Pringles Recalls Two Flavors of Chips
March 09, 2010/3:20 PM
P&G recalls two Pringles flavors.
- Broncos Sign Free Agent DL Green
March 09, 2010/3:18 PM
The Denver Broncos continued beefing up their defensive line with the signing of unrestricted free agent Jarvis Green, who spent
- Colorado’s Francis Looking For Better Outing
March 09, 2010/3:15 PM
(AP) - Rockies left-hander Jeff Francis is hoping his second spring start goes better than his first.
- Closing Statements Under Way In Williams Trial
March 09, 2010/3:00 PM
Prosecutors are making their closing statement in the trial of the man accused of killing Denver Broncos cornerback Darrent Will
- Handy Helper: Martha Stewart Cleaning Products
March 09, 2010/11:24 AM
Environmentally Friendly Products
- Rockslide Closes Glenwood Canyon
March 08, 2010/9:40 PM
A rockslide closes a 17-mile stretch of I-70.
- Mavs React To #2 Regional Ranking
March 08, 2010/8:38 PM
Mesa State's mens basketball team has had a great season.
- Neighbors Speak out on Fatal Shooting
March 08, 2010/7:00 PM
Police say an argument between a husband and wife turned deadly for a concerned neighbor.
- Nuggets’ Martin Will Return This Season
March 08, 2010/5:56 PM
Nuggets forward Kenyon Martin will receive therapy on his aching left knee and is expected to return before the end of the seaso
- Plane Makes Emergency Landing in Aspen
March 08, 2010/5:44 PM
Smoke in cockpit forces a plane to land.
- Bill Would Create New Oversight Office for Child Welfare Services
March 08, 2010/5:16 PM
A new oversight office has been proposed after fatal incidents of child abuse.
- Police Searching for Missing Girl
March 08, 2010/5:06 PM
Grand Junction police are asking for your help trying to find a missing 16 year old girl.
- GJ Boy Gets Stuck in Pit of Mud
March 08, 2010/4:36 PM
A boy was stuck in mud for about 20 minutes.
- Olivio, De La Rosa Lead Rockies Over Padres, 5-4
March 08, 2010/4:06 PM
Jorge De La Rosa tossed three scoreless innings and Miguel Olivo had three hits and three RBIs to lead the Colorado Rockies to
- Investigators Think Communication Played a Role in Boulder Plane Crash
March 08, 2010/4:00 PM
Federal investigators are examining what communications pilots of two small planes had just before a fatal crash over Boulder.
- Lawmakers Asking Feds to Stop Medical Marijuana Raids
March 08, 2010/3:54 PM
Colorado lawmakers are asking the U.S. Attorney General to stop raids of medical pot operations.
- Unemployment Questions Answered
March 08, 2010/3:50 PM
Unemployment insurance counselors returning to Grand Junction.
- Proposed Bill Would Restrict Payday Loans
March 08, 2010/3:49 PM
The state House Judiciary Committee is hearing a bill that would put a restriction on payday lending.
- Colorado Banks Lagging Behind Nation’s Banks
March 08, 2010/3:20 PM
Federal records show that more than a third of Colorado's banks lost money last year, outpacing results nationally.
- Drawing of the Winner of the Home Expo Giveaway
March 08, 2010/12:09 PM
The winner of the Home Expo Giveaway is...
- UPDATE: 1 Dead, 1 Arrested in Texas Ave. Shooting
March 07, 2010/10:33 PM
Grand Junction Police have arrested a suspect involved in Sunday night's fatal shooting in Grand Junction.
- Basketball Earns #2 Seed In Regional Tournament
March 07, 2010/8:16 PM
Mesa State locked up the No. 2 seed in the NCAA Central Regional Tournament Sunday night, matching them up with seventh-seeded W
- Swedish Player Contributes To The Wildcats’ Success
March 07, 2010/6:30 PM
Fruita Monument's Boys Basketball team was eliminated from the State Playoffs last weekend, but it was still a very successful s
- Metro Finishes Off Four-Game Sweep Over Lady Mavs
March 07, 2010/6:19 PM
Heading into the weekend, #22 Mesa State softball had a winning record to start out the season. By the end of the weekend, #11 M
- Goodwill Event Helping Others
March 07, 2010/6:10 PM
Good Cause and a Good Deal
- Local Girlscout Makes Deployment Sweeter
March 07, 2010/5:42 PM
Local Girlscout Collects 1,000 Boxes for Troops.
- Home Improvment Expo Draws Record Crowds
March 07, 2010/3:20 PM
With 95 vendors and booths, the tear-down process is under-way.
- Stewart gets first hat trick in Colorado win
March 06, 2010/10:42 PM
(AP) -- Chris Stewart completed his first NHL hat trick with a penalty shot, and Milan Hejduk scored twice in his return from a
- Final Day: Bill Fanning Classic
March 06, 2010/10:32 PM
Scores and highlights from the final day of the Bill Fanning Classic.
- 2010 Home Improvment Expo: Day 2
March 06, 2010/6:32 PM
It's day two of the 35th Annual Home Improvment and Remodeling Expo.
- Traffic Alerts
March 06, 2010/6:29 PM
Avoiding traffic just got one step easier.
- Local Art Gallery To Help Haiti
March 06, 2010/5:19 PM
A local art gallery is illustrating a unique approach to help relief efforts in Haiti.
- Bad Economy Good for Business
March 06, 2010/5:17 PM
Brand-new Irish pub and breakfast cafe taking advantage of economic downturn
- Victims Track Offenders And Criminals With New Alert System
March 06, 2010/3:57 PM
Garfield County law enforcement is watching and tracking jail inmates every move.
- Anthony Scores 34 Points, Nuggets Beat Pacers 122-114
March 05, 2010/10:55 PM
Carmelo Anthony scored 34 points and the Denver Nuggets overcame the injury-related absences of Kenyon Martin and Ty Lawson to b
- Dominguez Named RMAC Player Of Month
March 05, 2010/10:37 PM
It's another day and another award for Mike Dominguez.
- Day Two: Bill Fanning Classic
March 05, 2010/9:31 PM
Brief recaps and highlights from day two of the Bill Fanning Classic.
- Hundreds Turn out for Emergency Fair
March 05, 2010/9:19 PM
Grand Valley residents want to be prepared in the case of a disaster.

