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- Habitat for Humanity breaks ground on 52 home development
Families in need of housing are in luck. Tuesday, Habitat for Humanity broke ground on a fifty-two home development at 3043 D road in Grand junction.
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- Remembering Jeana Vargas
A former Mesa State student who was killed over the weekend will be honored next week at Mesa State's Rememberance Day.
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- Weather warm-up helps Main Street bussinesses make money
A long and cold winter kept many people inside their homes and the Grand Junction Chamber of Commerce says it most definitetly affected business sales. But with the weather clearing up, the chamber says foot traffic is picking up; especially on Main Street.
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- Delta PD Chief: Incidents were car fires, not pipe bombs
Seven car fires kept Delta authorities busy overnight.
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- Lesbian couple says faith not shaken by Archdiocese stance
A lesbian couple is speaking out for the first time since they learned their children will not be allowed to re-enroll in a Catholic School in Boulder.
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- Pre-pricing your surgical procedures
Imagine knowing how much your next doctor's bill will cost before you even walk in the door. A local hospital is allowing you to do just that with the click of a button.
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- Local business collects prom dresses for Grand Valley girls
A non-profit group collecting recycled prom dresses was in dire need of a business partner to help with the collection and one local business stepped up to the challenge in the nick-of-time.
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- Teeth whitening scam takes consumers for hundreds of dollars
It's one of the top consumer complaints in Colorado and they're among thousands of consumers across the United States getting scammed by a teeth whitening company.
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- Caucus 101: What you need to know for Tuesday
The 2010 Colorado caucuses, an important first step in the election process, will take place Tuesday, March 16. 11 News breaks down how the process works.
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- 2010 Precinct Caucuses to take place Tuesday
The 2010 elections are still months away, but the first step in deciding who will be on the November ballot takes place this week.
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- Man pinned in car overnight
A man was pinned in his car for an unknown amount of time following a rollover wreck.
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- Avalanche reduction closes part of U.S. Highway 6
LOVELAND PASS, Colo. (KKCO) - CDOT continues avalanche mitigation work Friday after a backcountry skier was killed Wednesday.
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- I-70 reopen, CDOT says a lot of work left to do
CDOT has opened one lane in each direction on Interstate 70 just days after a massive rockslide brought it to a standstill.
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- Nasty Respiratory Viruses Going Around
MESA COUNTY, COLO. (KKCO)_ Coughing, runny nose, sinus pressure. A nasty virus is going around. But while it's annoyance for adults, it can be dangerous for children.
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- Nursing students giving up their Spring Break to help out
Most college students take a break when they're out for Spring Break but some Mesa State Nursing students are giving up their time off to help the community.
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- Good health starts in your mouth
There are a few new booths at the Grand Valley Health Fair and one of them will surely make you smile.
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- How to save money and your life at the same time
What would you say if you could save hundreds of dollars a month on your medication?
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- What are your chances of heart failure?
Would you want to look into a crystal ball to see your chances of heart failure in the next 10 years?
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- What can your blood tell you?
One of the Grand Valley Health Fair's most popular booths is the all-important blood screening.
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- CDOT: Avalanche reduction will slow traffic at Eisenhower Tunnel
CDOT says to expect delays near Dillon on I-70.
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- Guidelines: What to do if you witness domestic violence
Two deaths in two weeks. Domestic disputes spiraled out of control at the Timbers Motel and a home on Texas Avenue. One of the incidents raises a big question, how do you know if you should step in to help?
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- Mesa County unemployment rate up
Both state and local unemployment numbers were up in January, according to new figures released Wednesday.
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- 'Lost Boys' actor Corey Haim dead in Burbank at 38
The Los Angeles Coroner's Office says "The Lost Boys" actor Corey Haim is dead at 38.
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- New technology keeping residents in the know during rock slide, other emergencies
Authorities say when an incident like the rock slide on Interstate 70 happens, getting information quickly to the public is vital. The Garfield County Sheriff's Office says a new technology helped them alert more than 1,500 county residents that the Interstate was shut down long before the morning news Monday.
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- CDOT crews patching holes, doing other repair work to get Interstate open
Workers are getting ready to reopen Interstate 70 in Glenwood Canyon, three days after a rockslide tore gaping holes in an elevated section and littered the highway with boulders.
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- UPDATED: Fire crews let propane tanker burn out in Hwy 139 accident
Highway 139 was shut down overnight after a two-vehicle crash ignited a tanker hauling thousands of gallons of propane.
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- C-DOT on the scene this morning, still assessing danger
According to our 11 news crew on the scene, semi truck drivers are choosing to pull over and 'wait it out,' instead of taking an alternate route. There is still no estimate of when the Interstate will be reopened.
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- Man with violent past faces first degree murder charges
The violent incident has left the community and the neighborhood with many questions. Residents on Texas Avenue tell 11 News, last night, their usually quiet street was anything but. Now the neighborhood is wondering how one man ended up dead and another behind bars and another accused of murder.
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- CDOT: Interstate isn't opening "any time soon" as crews work to assess damage
I-70 isn't expected to open any time soon after a major rock slide that has closed both east and westbound lanes.
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- Poor economy prompts high demand for Orchard jobs
Local orchards are finding more and more locals are applying for their jobs usually held by migrant workers.
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- 62 pronghorn released on Colorado's Western Slope
Wildlife officers have transferred 62 pronghorn captured on private property near Pueblo to the Gunnison Basin to boost the population in Colorado's Western Slope.
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- 34 Percent of Colorado Banks Lost Money in 2009
DENVER (AP) _ Federal records show that more than a third of Colorado's banks lost money last year, outpacing results nationally.
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- How are your state tax dollars spent? New Web site has the answer
Have you ever wondered how your hard earned tax dollars are being spent? Sunday, the state launched a one-of-a-kind Web site to give you a better idea.
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- Home Improvement and Remodeling Expo goes green
Solar panels, recycled tile, cork flooring. The Home Improvement and Remodeling Expo at the Two Rivers Convention Center is showcasing more green vendors than ever before.
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- Burning up over Tanning Tax
Days are getting warmer and inching closer to spring. As many people hit up the tanning beds to prepare for spring attire, Congress is preparing to jack-up prices for tanning salons and impose a 10% sales tax as a part of the Health Care reform Bill.
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- Woman found dead in Colo. hot spring
RIDGWAY, COLO. (AP) _ A woman has been found dead floating in a southwestern Colorado hot spring.
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- Convicted murderer pleads guilty to dealing pot
MESA COUNTY, COLO. (KKCO)_ A convicted murderer is back behind bars after pleading guilty to multiple felony and misdemeanor charges stemming from a new case. - Police: No charges in incident involving Palisade Mayor
PALISADE, COLO. (KKCO)_ Charges will not be filed in a disturbance case involving Palisade Political figures.
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- Gov. Ritter released from hospital
DENVER (AP) _ Colorado Gov. Bill Ritter is out of the hospital and back home recovering from six broken ribs he suffered in a bicycle accident.
- Ingredient used in many processed foods recalled
A flavoring ingredient used in hundreds of processed foods contains salmonella and is being recalled.
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- Is Grand Junction home to the tallest dog in the world?
His owner claims Remington is the tallest dog of all time.
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- Palisade residents cry foul over comments made by Mayor during bar incident
The Palisade Police Department is investigating a "disturbance" at a downtown Palisade bar involving the town's mayor, mayor pro tem, and a man running for town trustee. While both sides admit the incident was minor, comments stemming from it have some town residents accusing the mayor of abusing his power.
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- 3rd Congressional Candidate Forum Thursday night
Republican candidates for the Third Congressional District will square off Thursday night.
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- Pulse Program: Teaching students how to save lives
Hundreds of Fruita Monument High School students are learning how to save their lives by practicing heart healthy habits, but at the same time they are they are also learning how to save the lives of others by learning CPR.
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- UPDATED: Police release suspect description in attempted BK robbery
A manhunt is underway in Grand Junction after a man attempted to rob an employee at the Burger King on Horizon Drive.
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- Young, malnourished bear cub fighting for his life
A one-year-old, malnourished bear cub is fighting for his life at a Fruita veterinary clinic.
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- 2010 City Budget Approved
It's official, the Grand Junction City Council has approved the 2010 city budget. After numerous meetings, the city has decided to cut an additional $5 million.
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- City of Rifle giving away free land to attract new business
The City of Rifle says it knows all too well the dangers of relying on one industry to drive the local economy -- particularly during a recession. So it's pulling out all the stops -- and price tags -- to attract new business to the area.
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- Protesters: Who's policing the police?
A dozen protesters gathered Wednesday afternoon outside the Grand Junction Police Department to have their voices heard about this weekend's fatal officer-involved shooting.
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- Udall repeats opposition to gays in military study
Colorado's senior senator insists that the military should abandon plans to study gays in the military before ending a ban on openly gay service members.
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