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2010
June
- Richard Fans 10 As Padres Pound Rockies, 13-3
June 30, 2010/9:37 PM
(AP) -- The San Diego Padres looked anything like a team that was resting its top two hitters.
- Update: I-70 Rollover Victims in Serious Condition
June 30, 2010/7:00 PM
A vehicle rollover is slowed traffic at about mile marker 37.5 near Clifton.
- Man Shot in Home Invasion out on Bond
June 30, 2010/6:50 PM
The man who was shot after allegedly breaking into a home early Monday morning in Gateway is out on bond.
- Bond Set for Man Accused of Causing Deadly Crash
June 30, 2010/6:47 PM
The man accused of causing a deadly rollover crash on I-70 faces the judge.
- Precautions for Truck Drivers While on Colorado Roadways
June 30, 2010/6:45 PM
Colorado State Patrol is reminding truckers to follow the proper steps when they have to pull over to the shoulder.
- Apartment Fire Breaks out in Clifton
June 30, 2010/6:43 PM
Four families are living in motels tonight after a fire breaks out in their Clifton apartment building.
- Crash Snarls Traffic on Highway 6&50
June 30, 2010/6:39 PM
Two people are taken to the hospital after a wreck on Highway 6 and 50 near I-70.
- Sweepstakes Scam Striking Mesa County
June 30, 2010/4:25 PM
Canadian con artists sending letters claiming a victim has won the lottery or sweepstakes.
- 4th of July Travelers Hitting the Road Expected to Increase Close to 20%
June 30, 2010/4:23 PM
The kick off to the 4th of July weekend is almost here and according to AAA, the number of travelers is expected to increase
- Fire Safety Tips for Your July 4th
June 30, 2010/4:20 PM
With the holiday weekend days away, fire officials are reminding people to use extra precautions.
- Local Power Plant Incorporates Innovative Green Technology
June 30, 2010/4:15 PM
The first of its kind hybrid power plant in the world is now up and running right here in Mesa County.
- Udall Requests More Funds to Fight Wildfires
June 30, 2010/4:11 PM
Senator Udall is asking for funds during a time of tight budgets.
- Some State Parks Available for Independence Day Camping
June 30, 2010/2:12 PM
Officials say there's still time to book a campsite for Friday or Sunday.
- Xcel Uses Chopper to Install Power Pole
June 30, 2010/2:05 PM
If you looked up in the skies over the Redlands Wednesday morning, you may have noticed a helicopter carrying a 45-foot pole.
- Slim ‘N’ Lift: Takes Inches off Your Waistline?
June 30, 2010/2:00 PM
An as sold on TV product promises to drop one, two, even three dress sizes instantly, but don't buy it 'til we try it.
- “Eclipse” No Disappointment to “Twilight” Fans
June 30, 2010/1:55 PM
It's a third go around for Twilight fans as movie goers line up to take in Eclipse.
- GJ Rotary Club Honors Rotarian of the Year
June 30, 2010/1:03 PM
At a special lunch Wednesday, the Grand Junction Rotary Club gave out their Rotarian of the Year Award.
- Free Rides for Fruita Seniors
June 30, 2010/11:54 AM
A new transportation program will now take them to and from medical appointments.
- Recipe: Grilled Jalapeno Poppers
June 30, 2010/11:49 AM
Courtesy of Lee Mathis
- GJ May Acquire Minor League Baseball Team
June 29, 2010/10:11 PM
It's no secret, the city of Grand Junction is known for baseball. It's reputation has been built by a couple of state championsh
- Rockies Beat Padres Again, 6-3
June 29, 2010/10:10 PM
Clint Barmes hit a three-run homer and finished with four RBIs, and Carlos Gonzalez added a solo shot to lead the Colorado Rocki
- Colo. AD Hopes For Answers Soon On Exit Strategy
June 29, 2010/10:02 PM
(AP) -- University of Colorado athletic director Mike Bohn says he hopes to know within a month how much it's going to cost the
- Rockies Recall Fowler, Option Nelson
June 29, 2010/10:00 PM
The Colorado Rockies have recalled outfielder Dexter Fowler from Triple-A Colorado Springs and optioned infielder Chris Nelson t
- I-70 Rollover: One Person Ejected, Care Flight Called In
June 29, 2010/7:00 PM
One man is dead following a rollover crash on I-70 east of De Beque.
- Live Power Lines Downed after Truck Hits Pole
June 29, 2010/5:35 PM
Live power lines are knocked down after a truck hits a power pole in Grand Junction, and then leaves the scene.
- Norton Petition Signatures Challenged
June 29, 2010/5:29 PM
Jane Norton is facing a lawsuit from a Grand Junction man who is challenging her listing on the primary ballot.
- New Poll: 48% of Americans Say Federal Government Threatening Individual Rights
June 29, 2010/4:42 PM
A recent poll shows almost half of Americans see the federal government as a threat to individual rights.
- No Summer Break for Parents When It Comes to Safety
June 29, 2010/4:16 PM
Fun may turn into fear if you don't take proper steps to protect your children.
- Hot Weather Means Car Trouble
June 29, 2010/3:29 PM
The hot, dry and sometimes dusty air of Western Colorado can be stressful on the belts and hoses inside of your engine.
- Glacier Fans Brainstorm Ways to Save the Rink
June 29, 2010/3:00 PM
Dozens of people gathered to brainstorm ideas about saving Grand Junction's Glacier Ice Arena.
- New Concerns over Common Childhood Vaccine
June 29, 2010/2:35 PM
Vaccine leads to increased risk for fever and seizures in young toddlers.
- Study: Hospital Stays Getting Longer for Terminal Patients
June 29, 2010/2:29 PM
More and more terminally ill Americans may be spending their final days in the hospital, but Western Colorado's bucks the trend.
- Twi-Hards Line up for “Eclipse”
June 29, 2010/2:15 PM
"Twi-hards" from across the Grand Valley lined up Tuesday for the midnight premiere "Eclipse."
- Rally for the Cure Golf Tournament for Breast Cancer Awareness
June 29, 2010/2:03 PM
200 people hit the golf course, all dressed in pink, to help raise money for breast cancer awareness.
- Lions Share $5,000
June 29, 2010/1:59 PM
Some lucky non-profit groups on the Western Slope received some big-dollar help from the Lion's Club.
- Handy Helper: July 4th Bargains
June 29, 2010/10:19 AM
Great Deals For July 4th
- Man Shot Trying to Break into Home Near Gateway
June 28, 2010/9:00 PM
A man is shot after trying to break in to a home near Gateway.
- Locals Pleased with SCOTUS Gun Rights Decision
June 28, 2010/7:35 PM
The U.S. Supreme Court upheld the rights of individual citizens to own and keep guns in their homes in a vote Monday.
- Avs Acquire Winnik From Coyotes
June 28, 2010/4:40 PM
The Colorado Avalanche have acquired forward Daniel Winnik from the Phoenix Coyotes for a fourth-round pick in the 2012 NHL draf
- Phillies, Rockies Will Make Up Rainout On Sept. 2nd
June 28, 2010/4:37 PM
The Philadelphia Phillies and Colorado Rockies will make up their rainout from this spring on Sept. 2 at Coors Field.
- “Governor Ritter, Keep Your Hands off of Our County Services”
June 28, 2010/3:30 PM
County Commissioners want Governor Ritter to leave the administration of county services alone.
- OSHA Investigating Census Conditions from Marijuana Growing Operation
June 28, 2010/3:26 PM
A federal agency is looking into possible health violations at the Grand Junction Census Office.
- New and Improved Gateway Underway
June 28, 2010/3:22 PM
A new and improved Gateway is underway.
- Country Jam Arrests on Par with Last Year
June 28, 2010/3:20 PM
Number of arrests similar to 2009 despite larger crowds...
- Colorado Man on the Hunt for Osama bin Laden Speaks
June 28, 2010/3:15 PM
Greeley Man speaks about his search for bin Laden.
- CBI Investigates Destroyed Home in Wolcott
June 28, 2010/2:15 PM
The explosion that destroyed a large home in Wolcott is being investigated.
- Is Retraining for a Job Worth It?
June 28, 2010/2:10 PM
Mesa County unemployment is still high but there are signs of relief on the horizon.
- Study: Reusable Bags Can Be Fatal
June 28, 2010/2:05 PM
Reusable bags are good for the environment, but researchers say, they can actually be fatal.
- New Standards Set for Future Businesses in Loma
June 28, 2010/2:03 PM
Mesa County Commissioners approve new details of the Loma Community Plan Monday.
- GJ City Market Set to Open up on Time
June 28, 2010/2:00 PM
CIty Market officials told News Channel 5 that their new location is set to open up on time.
- Tanning Salon Prices Going Up
June 28, 2010/1:59 PM
The so-called tanning tax goes into effect this Thursday.
- GJ Soldier Gets Quick Break from Iraq
June 28, 2010/1:58 PM
A U.S. Army soldier is back home with her family after a marathon 48-hour trip from Iraq.
- Fruita Monument Hires New Soccer Coach
June 28, 2010/1:44 PM
Fruita Monument High School announced Tuesday the hiring of Dan McKee as their new varsity boy's head soccer coach. McKee is mak
- Peak Harvest Season for Local Cherries
June 28, 2010/1:36 PM
If you've been to a local farmer's market or fruit stand recently, you've probably noticed a popular fruit has returned.
- Woman Who Stole from Senior Sentenced
June 28, 2010/1:20 PM
A housekeeper accused of stealing property from residents at an assisted living home is sentenced in a Mesa County Courtroom.
- Eastmoor Sewer Line Replacement Projects Begins
June 28, 2010/1:15 PM
Workers began installing the first pieces of a new sewer line in Fruitvale Monday.
- Moon Rock Leaving Grand Junction
June 28, 2010/11:32 AM
The moon rock discovered in Grand Junction after missing for decades is on its way out.
- House Explosion in Wolcott
June 27, 2010/9:35 PM
House Explosion, No One Injured
- Wood hits grand slam, Angels rout Rockies 10-3
June 27, 2010/7:43 PM
(AP) -- Brandon Wood hit his first career grand slam and Mike Napoli added a three-run homer Sunday as the Los Angeles Angels ro
- Two Brothers On Foot, Walking Across The U.S.
June 27, 2010/4:30 PM
It's a story that you don't hear everyday.
- Republican Candidates Talk At Tea Party In Grand Junction
June 27, 2010/4:23 PM
Hundreds gathered in Grand Junction for a tea party on Sunday, and it was all about the candidates.
- Car Crash Sends Two People To The Hospital
June 27, 2010/4:15 PM
Two people are rushed to the Hospital after two cars collide in Orchard Mesa and authorities say a stop sign may be to blame for
- Officers Patrol Underage Drinking And Overnight Break-ins At Country Jam
June 27, 2010/4:04 PM
Underage drinkers, overnight break-ins and drunk drivers keep law enforcement busy throughout Country Jam.
- Matsui’s slam lifts Angels over Rockies 4-2
June 26, 2010/9:33 PM
(AP) -- Hideki Matsui hit a grand slam in the first inning to give the Los Angeles Angels a 4-2 victory over the Colorado Rockie
- Authorities Crack Down On Drunk Drivers With DUI Check Points
June 26, 2010/5:49 PM
Over the past two days, 27 DUIs have been issued at Grand Junction Checkpoints in an effort to get drunk drivers off the road.
- Homes Evacuated After Wild Fire Breaks Out In Grand Junciton
June 26, 2010/4:54 PM
Four homes have been evacuated as a precaution as a wild fire burns close to the river.
- Single Father Losing Unemployment Benefits
June 26, 2010/4:43 PM
Single father no longer receiving unemployment checks because of stalled jobless aid bill, may lose home, car, everything.
- GJ Main Street Stores See Return Of Sales
June 26, 2010/4:31 PM
It's been a little more than a month since the Main Street has re-opened 1st through 4th Streets.
- Gene Taylor’s Wins 6th Straight Game
June 25, 2010/9:19 PM
Gene Taylor's American Legion "A" League team picked up their sixth straight win on Friday afternoon with a 6-5 victory over Mon
- Avs Select Joey Hishon With 17th Overall Pick
June 25, 2010/7:28 PM
(AP) -- The Colorado Avalanche take the offensive route again as they select center Joey Hishon with the 17th overall pick in th
- No Charges Against Realtor Growing Marijuana
June 25, 2010/6:55 PM
The local realtor growing marijuana in a warehouse will not face any charges.
- “Missing Girl” a Hoax, “Mother” Arrested Police Say
June 25, 2010/6:00 PM
Homeland Security and the Grand Junction Police Department launch search early Friday afternoon for young girl.
- Woman Involved in Buddy the Dog Death Arrested for Release Violations
June 25, 2010/5:24 PM
A woman who pleaded guilty to her involvement in the death of Buddy the dog is now back behind bars.
- MSC Chooses New Site for Body Farm
June 25, 2010/5:10 PM
After doing a little digging, Mesa State College has found a new site for its so-called body farm.
- Fire Danger High in the Grand Valley
June 25, 2010/5:00 PM
With hot and dry weather sticking around, fire officials said it's the perfect combination for a wildfire.
- Local Workers Battle Heat on the Job
June 25, 2010/4:55 PM
As the streak of 90 degree temperatures continues, many people don't have the comfort of air conditioning to keep cool at work.
- Mother of Nearly-Drowned Child Urges Support
June 25, 2010/4:52 PM
A local mother tells her story of a nearly-drowned son, hoping to now provide support to other parents.
- Mesa County Needs Your Help in Reducing Mosquito Breeding
June 25, 2010/4:41 PM
It's that time of the year when a certain pesky insect is buzzing in your ear and biting your arm.
- Local Doctor Performs Rare, Successful Back Surgery
June 25, 2010/4:28 PM
A local doctor is giving patients new opportunies with a improved back procedure.
- Grand Junction High School Baseball Field Gets Donor
June 25, 2010/4:14 PM
Thanks to a generous donor, Grand Junction High School baseball players will soon have a new and improved baseball field.
- CSP Sets up DUI Checkpoint in Grand Junction
June 25, 2010/2:30 PM
As thousands of people flock to country jam for the music and fun, there's also a serious side to the event.
- 16 DUI Tickets Handed out at Country Jam for Day One
June 25, 2010/2:25 PM
Law enforcement officers have been jammed so far this year out in Mack at Country Jam.
- Former Music Producer Looks Back on Michael Jackson a Year after His Death
June 25, 2010/2:25 PM
News Channel meets up again with a retired music producer who knew Michael Jackson.
- Tea Partiers to Rally Sunday
June 25, 2010/2:20 PM
The Tea Party is rolling back into Grand Junction this weekend.
- Pet Of The Week: Luke
June 25, 2010/10:34 AM
Loveable Pet In Need Of A Home
- Chopper Crash-Lands in Grand Junction
June 24, 2010/9:28 PM
A chopper crash landed at a local business.
- Youthful Avs Have 17th Overall Pick In NHL Draft
June 24, 2010/7:43 PM
Led by a band of talented youngsters, the Colorado Avalanche were largely overlooked last season, even as they lunged toward the
- Report: Nuggets Offer Melo New Contract
June 24, 2010/7:40 PM
(AP) -- Carmelo Anthony doesn't hit the free agent market for another year but could land a big contract extension from the Denv
- Five Acres Burned in Kannah Creek Area
June 24, 2010/5:20 PM
Firefighters are still monitoring a five acre wildfire near Whitewater, and they will be back on scene mopping up.
- Meth Ring Suspects Have First Day in Court
June 24, 2010/5:18 PM
14 of the 16 arrested members of a suspected methamphetamine ring in Mesa County had their first appearance in court.


