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2009
March
- Broncos Will Try To Trade Unhappy QB Cutler
March 31, 2009/10:14 PM
The Denver Broncos said Tuesday they will grant Jay Cutler his request and try to trade the disgruntled Pro Bowl quarter
- Junction Rallys Past Fruita, Montrose Tops Central
March 31, 2009/9:55 PM
Grand Junction High School's baseball team rallied from a 2-run 7th inning deficit on Tuesday night to shock rival Fruita Monume
- Becker’s Bat Gives Him RMAC Honor
March 31, 2009/9:50 PM
Mesa State's baseball team is loaded with leadership this season, with 19 seniors on their roster but a junior stole the show ov
- Nuggets Clinch Playoff Spot With Win
March 31, 2009/9:48 PM
(AP) -- Carmelo Anthony scored 29 points and the Denver Nuggets clinched a playoff spot by holding on for a 111-104 victory over
- Rockies Beat White Sox, 4-1
March 31, 2009/9:45 PM
(AP) -- Mark Buehrle tossed six strong innings Tuesday but the Chicago White Sox committed three more errors in a 4-1 loss to th
- Avalanche Recall Defenseman Ray Macias
March 31, 2009/9:40 PM
(AP) Defenseman Ray Macias is expected to make his NHL debut for the Colorado Avalanche on Wednesday night against Phoenix afte
- The Economics of Fruit Crops Freezing
March 31, 2009/4:24 PM
A small town's economy hangs in the balance as frigid nights continue to cripple crops.
- Jury to Decide Fate of Former Cop Facing Child Sex Charges
March 31, 2009/4:00 PM
A jury will decide the fate of a former Palisade cop who is facing child sex charges.
- Colorado to Require Massage Therapists to Register
March 31, 2009/3:55 PM
Colorado will soon become the 39th state requiring massage therapists to register.
- Stimulus Money Headed to Moab
March 31, 2009/3:50 PM
$108 million in stimulus funds are going to Moab in an effort to help remove 16 million tons of uranium tailings.
- ALERT: Sophisticated Worm Launching Cyber Attack
March 31, 2009/3:45 PM
Conficker, a computer virus, may soon attack computers across the world.
- Colorado Publishing $50 Million Lost and Found List
March 31, 2009/3:00 PM
The Great Colorado Payback could mean you'll find lost property.
- State’s Snowpack on Target
March 31, 2009/2:25 PM
The state's snowpack is on target.
- RECALL: Pistachio Products Linked to Salmonella
March 31, 2009/1:45 PM
There's a massive recall of pistachios due to possible salmonella contamination.
- Western Slope Learning from Virginia Tech Shooting
March 31, 2009/1:30 PM
GJ Emergency Personnel are learning from responders of the Virginia Tech shooting spree.
- Smoking Gets More Expensive
March 31, 2009/1:30 PM
Tobacco users may soon be paying more.
- Thumbs Down to Proposed Bus Transfer Site
March 31, 2009/1:00 PM
Grand Valley Transit will look elsewhere for a new transfer site near the Mesa Mall.
- March for Cesar Chavez
March 31, 2009/1:00 PM
Dozens packed Sherwood Park to march down North Avenue for Cesar Chavez.
- Click It or Ticket
March 31, 2009/12:00 PM
The Colorado State Patrol is reminding people to click it or get a ticket.
- Mavs’ Baseball Drops A Spot In National Rankings
March 30, 2009/7:54 PM
Mesa State's baseball team is red hot this year, winners of 10 straight games and 16 of their last 17, but the national pollster
- Rockies Send Six To Minors
March 30, 2009/7:50 PM
(AP) -- The Colorado Rockies have optioned outfielders Carlos Gonzalez and Matt Murton and left-handed pitcher Greg Smith to Tri
- Marquis Helps Rockies Beat Diamondbacks
March 30, 2009/7:47 PM
(AP) -- Jason Marquis tossed five solid innings, Brad Hawpe hit a three-run homer and the Colorado Rockies beat the Arizona Diam
- Broncos Open Preseason At 49ers
March 30, 2009/7:43 PM
(AP) The Denver Broncos open the preseason at the San Francisco 49ers in mid-August and play their first preseason home game ag
- Spring Snow in Most of Colorado
March 30, 2009/5:30 PM
Grand Junction woke up to a few inches of accumulation.
- Spring Snowstorm Causes Several Front Range Accidents
March 30, 2009/5:12 PM
The spring snowstorm causes some major traffic problems on the Front Range.
- Spring Freeze Causes Millions in Crop Damage
March 30, 2009/5:01 PM
A spring freeze cause $7 million in damage to Palisade fruit crops.
- Conscience Clause Rally Blasts Obama
March 30, 2009/3:20 PM
The family planning debate takes center stage on one of Grand Junction's busiest intersections.
- UPDATE: Pear Park Victim Stabbed
March 30, 2009/2:03 PM
A man recovers from stab wounds after Sunday night's fight in Pear Park.
- Brush Fire Burns 90 Acres in Delta
March 30, 2009/2:00 PM
A brushfire chars land along Highway 50 in Delta.
- Phone Scam Reports on the Rise
March 30, 2009/1:00 PM
Colorado's Attorney General is alerting the public of a phone scam.
- Worm Could Take Personal Files off PCs
March 30, 2009/12:52 PM
The Conficker worm is scheduled to hit about 12 million computers on April 1st.
- Obama Creates Western Slope Conservation Area
March 30, 2009/12:00 PM
President Obama signs a public land act that will create the Dominguez Canyon Wilderness Area.
- April is Child Abuse Prevention Month
March 30, 2009/12:00 PM
The Department of Human Services received nearly 3,000 child welfare calls last year.
- Mesa County is Going Green
March 30, 2009/11:30 AM
Mesa County is going green. They're moving forward with nine energy saving projects.
- Good Samaritan Injured After Attempting Rescue
March 30, 2009/11:30 AM
A Good Samaritan is injured after trying to help a stranded driver.
- Gas Prices Creeping Up, Nationwide Average Above $2.00
March 30, 2009/11:00 AM
The nationwide average price for a gallon of regular gas gallon is above $2.00.
- Pear Park Neighbors Hear Gunshots, Man Recovering at Hospital
March 29, 2009/9:52 PM
Neighbors hear gunshots in a Grand Valley neighborhood.
- Mavs Win Tenth Straight, Sweep Pueblo
March 29, 2009/8:47 PM
The Mesa State Mavericks finished off a series sweep over the CSU-Pueblo Thunderwolves Sunday afternoon by a final 10-6, for the
- Ryan, Hiller lead Ducks past Avalanche, 4-1
March 29, 2009/8:42 PM
Bobby Ryan scored twice and the Anaheim Ducks beat Colorado 4-1 on Sunday to remain in the thick of the fight for a playoff spot
- Red Cross Needs Donations For Flood Relief
March 29, 2009/4:50 PM
The country's biggest charity issues a donations alert following floods.
- A New Car: A New Cheaper Choice?
March 29, 2009/12:31 PM
Car factories are trying to intice customers to take a closer look at the price tag between a new ride and a used one.
- Mavs In Bench-Clearing Brawl, Win 9th Straight
March 28, 2009/9:48 PM
The Mesa State Mavericks took both games in their Saturday afternoon double-header against the CSU-Pueblo Thunderwolves, but not
- Tigers Sneak Past Panthers, 7-6
March 28, 2009/9:41 PM
The Grand Junction Tigers topped the Montezuma-Cortez Panthers Saturday afternoon with a 7-6 win at Canyon View Park for their e
- Anthony’s 31 points lead Nuggets past Warriors
March 28, 2009/9:39 PM
Carmelo Anthony scored 31 points, Linas Kleiza had 22 and the Denver Nuggets won their third straight with a 129-116 victory ove
- Downtown Brawl Ends With One Man In The Hospital
March 28, 2009/9:36 PM
An early morning downtown street fight sends a man to the hospital.
- Hiker Falls 30 Feet Down Canyon
March 28, 2009/9:36 PM
Hiker Falls 30 Feet in Fruita.
- Glenwood Springs High Speed Chase Turns Fatal
March 28, 2009/2:30 PM
2 People Died in High Speed Chase
- SPECIAL REPORT:Violent Video Game Addictions
March 28, 2009/1:00 PM
Authorities say accused killer, Stefan Martin-Urban had a violent game addiction. News Channel 5 examines violent video games.
- Mesa State Wins 7th Straight Game
March 27, 2009/10:32 PM
Mesa State's baseball team kept their win streak alive on Friday night with a big RMAC victory over CSU-Pueblo, 6-3.
- Junction Baseball Beats Cortez, Montrose Falls
March 27, 2009/10:24 PM
The Grand Junction Tigers knocked off the Durango Demons on Friday afternoon, 9-4, to win their Southwestern League opener.
- GV Lacrosse Falls To Steamboat Springs
March 27, 2009/10:11 PM
The Grand Valley United Lightning lost their self proclaimed "biggest game in the club's history" on Friday afternoon, 10-4, to
- Canucks Hand Avs 6th Straight Loss
March 27, 2009/10:07 PM
(AP) -- Jason LaBarbera made 22 saves, and twins Daniel and Henrik Sedin scored goals to help the Vancouver Canucks hand the Col
- Anthony’s 43 Points Lifts Nuggets Past Mavericks
March 27, 2009/10:05 PM
(AP) -- Carmelo Anthony made three free throws and a tough layup in traffic in the final 43 seconds, capping a 43-point performa
- Colorado’s Cook Bests Seattle’s Bedard
March 27, 2009/8:49 PM
(AP) -- Aaron Cook's final line didn't look all that impressive, but the Colorado Rockies' opening day starter got just what he
- Montrose Man Pleads Guilty for Involvement in Murder
March 27, 2009/6:06 PM
Lionel Lopez pleads guilty for his involvement in a 2003 murder.
- Potent Spring Storm Moves Eastward
March 27, 2009/5:30 PM
A spring storm is moving eastward after it slams Denver with 17 inches of snow.
- Cold Snap Hits Fruit Farmers Hard
March 27, 2009/3:37 PM
Apricots and Some Cherries Out for the Season After Cold Snap.
- Five Mesa State Students Being Remembered
March 27, 2009/2:30 PM
Five Mesa State Students are being remembered at a candle light vigil this weekend.
- Both Parties Pushing Energy Issues for 2010 Gubernatorial Race
March 27, 2009/2:00 PM
Both parties are pushing energy issues for the governor's race.
- Colorado’s Unemployment Rate Hits a 20-Year High
March 27, 2009/1:30 PM
Colorado's unemployment rate for February was 7.2%.
- State Expects $210 Million Drop in Severance Taxes
March 27, 2009/1:30 PM
State economist are forecasting a $210-million drop in oil and gas severance taxes.
- “Colorado Gold” Can be Found At Local Distillery
March 27, 2009/1:11 PM
A local distillery is fighting for their liquors to steal the spotlight in Colorado Wine Country.
- Last Weekend to Hit the Slopes at Powderhorn
March 27, 2009/12:00 PM
It's the last weekend to visit Powderhorn and get some skiing and snowboarding,
- County Offers Discount Prescription Card
March 27, 2009/10:42 AM
Free card available at several locations
- Pet of the Week: Rocco
March 27, 2009/10:36 AM
This week's Pet of the Week is Rocco, a male Bullmastiff.
- Case Closed in Fine-Gallagher Murders
March 27, 2009/9:56 AM
GJPD: Motive still unknown, Martin-Urban acted alone.
- Colorado, Colorado State Release 2009 Football Schedule
March 26, 2009/10:08 PM
Complete 2009 football schedules for Colorado State and Colorado.
- Blizzard Conditions Cause Pile-ups in Northern Colorado
March 26, 2009/6:10 PM
Eight People are injured after three pile-ups in Northern Colorado.
- Governor Ritter Declares State of Emergency Due to Denver Storm
March 26, 2009/6:02 PM
Governor Ritter declares a state of emergency as a spring storm hits Denver.
- Western Slope Gets Spring Snow
March 26, 2009/5:20 PM
Parts of the Western Slope got a spring snow. Although, it wasn't as major as the storm that slammed Denver.
- Snow Cripples Air Travel in the Rocky Mountains
March 26, 2009/4:35 PM
The snow causes cancellations at DIA and Grand Junction Regional airport.
- Lopsided Local Job Fair
March 26, 2009/3:09 PM
Balloons couldn't lighten the mood at the Grand Valley's biggest job fair.
- Spring Storm Slams Front Range
March 26, 2009/2:52 PM
Travelers Impacted by Blizzard-Like Conditions
- Broken Smoke Alarms Useless In Home Fires
March 26, 2009/2:21 PM
40% of homes do not have smoke detectors, according to a recent survey.
- Series of Break-ins at Rifle Construction Sites
March 26, 2009/2:00 PM
Robbers target Rifle construction sites in a series of break-ins and they leave thousands of dollars in damage.
- Freeze Warning Keeps Farmers on Edge
March 26, 2009/2:00 PM
Grand Valley Under Freeze Warning
- Big Plans in the Works for Main Street
March 26, 2009/1:40 PM
Big plans are in the works for Main Street in Downtown Grand Junction.
- Eastbound 1-70 Reopened in Glenwood Following Crashes
March 26, 2009/1:30 PM
Eastbound 1-70 in Glenwood Springs is reopened after crashes forced its closure.
- Firefighters Join Forces With Energy Workers for Safety
March 26, 2009/1:00 PM
Firefighters and energy workers collaborate in the name of safety.
- Local Heroes Honored at Red Cross Breakfast
March 26, 2009/1:00 PM
Local heroes were honored at a \breakfast Thursday morning.
- Jury Trial Set for Man Accused of Trying to Kill Ex-Girlfriend
March 26, 2009/12:22 PM
A jury trial has been set for a man accused of killing his ex-girlfriend.
- Natural Gas Showing up in Weld County Water
March 26, 2009/12:00 PM
Natural gas is showing up in drinking water in Weld County.
- Free Energy Audits for LEAP Participants
March 26, 2009/11:00 AM
A free service is giving some Grand Valley residents a chance to save on their energy bills.
- Fruita Fights Past Central, 6-1
March 25, 2009/10:42 PM
Rex Clemons pitched a complete game in Fruita Monument's league opener against Central High School on Wednesday night.
- Two Homes Catch on Fire
March 25, 2009/10:39 PM
Two Grand Junction homes catch on fire.
- Mavericks Softball Sweeps Fort Lewis
March 25, 2009/10:36 PM
Mesa State's softball team swept Fort Lewis on Wednesday night at Bergman Field, 5-3 and 7-5.
- 6 Year Old Saves Family From Fire
March 25, 2009/10:31 PM
A family is thankful for their 6 year old smoke alarm.
- RMAC Names All-Time Baseball Team
March 25, 2009/10:19 PM
Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference baseball started up in April of 1909.
- Ducks Destroy Avalanche, 7-2
March 25, 2009/10:09 PM
(AP) — Corey Perry scored two goals, Andrew Ebbett had a goal and two assists and the Anaheim Ducks tightened their hold on a pl
- Nuggets Win Without Nene, 101-88
March 25, 2009/10:06 PM
(AP) --Carmelo Anthony scored 29 points and the Denver Nuggets beat New Orleans 101-88 on Wednesday night, snapping the Hornets'


