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26 Teens Busted for Underage Drinking at District Attorney's Home
More than two dozen teens were busted for underage drinking over the weekend at Mesa County District Attorney Pete Hautzinger's home.
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Grand Junction Gets First Of New Weather Stations
The NOAA and the National Weather Service are planning some big upgrades to help make weather data more accurate.
Grand Junction Tied For Second For Snow-cover
While the rest of the country is still talking about the record snow fall that hit the mid–Atlantic states, back here on the western slope, we're approaching records of our own.
The cheapest roses in town
Valentine's Day is right around the corner and 11 News has a little tip for those on a budget who want to give their loved ones flowers for the special day.
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Parents struggle to find health insurance for their children
According to Hilltop's Child and Family Center, half of Mesa County's children are eligible for low-cost health insurance programs, but their parents don't know it.
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RTR to provide Economic Boost
Local bikers have an edge in this year's Ride the Rockies, and so does the local economy.
District Predicts 2010 Graduation Rates
Graduation rates in District 51 were up for 2009, and officials with the school district expect the 2010 graduating class to fare even better.
Biologists check report of wolf pack in Colorado
Biologists working with the owner of a western Colorado ranch are trying to determine if a pack of wolves has settled there.
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State Troopers crack down on drunk drivers over big game weekend
A DUI crackdown for Super Bowl weekend busted six drivers for having too much to drink before getting behind the wheel.
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Grant money given to 29 Road overpass project
Governor Bill Ritter has announced the City of Grand Junction and Mesa County will get $3.2 million in state grant money.
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Mega retailer hunting outdoor enthusiasts
Outdoor mega store Cabela’s will soon be hiring to fill 200 local jobs.
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Kidnapping, carjacking suspect enters guilty plea
The man accused of kidnapping a local liquor store clerk and two carjackings pleaded guilty to kidnapping and robbery charges.
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Colo. getting $30 million for bark-beetle epidemic
U.S. Forest Service officials in Colorado are getting $30 million to deal with the aftermath of the bark-beetle epidemic that have killed about 3.6 million pine trees in the state and southern Wyoming.
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Rep. John Murtha of Pa. dies at 77
A spokesman says Democratic Rep. John Murtha of Pennsylvania, a retired Marine Corps Officer who became an outspoken critic of the Iraq War, has died. He was 77.
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Snowmobiler dies after crash in Grand County
A man whose snowmobile collided with another snowmobile while he was riding with friends near Grand Lake has died.
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Officials planning health studies for Parachute community
Garfield County officials are moving ahead with plans for health studies in Battlement Mesa to evaluate the effects of oil and gas drilling on residents.
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A hoarse Who Dat nation savors Saints' victory
Hoarse, hungover and happy, New Orleans woke up Monday wondering if that Super Bowl thing really happened.
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Autism risks detailed in children of older mothers
A new study says a woman's chance of having a child with autism increases as she ages. It also says the risk may be less with older dads than previously thought.
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11 News Special Report: Adult Time-Out
Parenting. It’s been called the toughest job in the world.
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Ride the Rockies coming to GJ, again
Cyclists from all over the state will come to Grand Junction this summer.
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Aspen airport worried about people on taxiways
Aspen airport officials are seeing more pedestrians wander into an area where planes taxi to and from the runway in the section for private jets.
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Eat up! Taste of the Grand Valley is Monday night
Fill your stomach and fill local charities funds Monday night.
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Hit the road! Gas prices are dropping
This might be a great time to grab your loved ones and head out for a road trip.
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Mid-Atlantic still mostly at a standstill
Most trains planes and buses are still frozen in place as the cleanup continues after the mid-Atlantic blizzard.
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Official: No one believed under Conn. plant rubble
The deputy fire marshal of the town where a power plant explosion killed five people tells the Associated Press that no one is believed buried in the rubble.
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Hilltop launches new programs to help seniors
Experts say the fight to stay independent is one of the most difficult struggles a senior citizen has to face. But one local organization is out to show they don't have to go at it alone.
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Saints win Super Bowl
The New Orleans Saints broke the franchise record of never winning the Super Bowl. They defeated the Colts 31-17.
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Loss for the 11 News family: Anchor's Uncle one of mid-air crash victims
11 News is asking for your thoughts and prayers as a member of our news team struggles with the loss of a family member.
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3 victims identified in mid-air collision
Authorities have named the three men who died when two planes crashed near Boulder.
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Flashlight used as weapon in kidnapping
A second kidnapping and burglary this weekend leaves another man behind bars.
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A fruitful business
The economy is tough right now and a lot of businesses are struggling to keep their doors open, but one local merchant might have the key to success.
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UPDATE: Kidnap/Robbery suspects still in jail
The three men, who Mesa County Sheriff's Deputies say kidnapped a man at gunpoint on Friday and made him strip down to his underwear, had their first appearance before the judge Sunday morning.
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Intense training for local bodybuilders
Seven local bodybuilders are preparing for a major competition in April.
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CDA 14th Annual Ski Challenge Benefit
Saturday at Powderhorn, people lined up to sign up for two runs down a Giant Slalom course and proceeds went to benefit Colorado Discover Ability's 14th Annual Ski Challenge.
Special Olympic State Winter Games are back on
You may have heard at one point that the Special Olympic State Winter games were canceled. However, now they are back on and our local athletes are training hard for the competition.
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Fruita Monument alum killed in Med Evac crash, family mourning
A Grand Junction family is mourning the loss of a man was killed in a helicopter crash.
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Free Press to only publish weekly
MESA COUNTY, COLO. (KKCO)_Starting in March the Grand Junction Free Press will only publish one paper a week.
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I-70 Rollover Crash Sends Family of Four to Hospital
GRAND JUNCTION, COLO. (KKCO)_Weather may be to blame for a rollover crash that sent a family of four to the hospital.
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NTSB Investigating Fatal Mid-Air Collision
BOULDER COUNTY, COLO. (NBC)_Several people were killed after two airplanes collided over Boulder, Colorado Saturday afternoon.
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UPDATE: Alleged Robbery and Kidnapping in Clifton
The Mesa County Sheriff's Office has arrested three people in connection with an alleged kidnapping and robbery.
Young Cancer Survivor Seeks Local Awareness
A local family has beaten their biggest fear after their son beat cancer, and the family is asking for your awareness so you don't face the same ordeal.
Fans Don't Let Fans Drive Drunk
Police are encouraging you to cheer on your favorite team during the Super Bowl, but they want to make sure you have a sober ride home so you don't score a DUI.
Snow Pack Falling Short This Season
Grand Junction has seen its fair share of snow already this winter but the rest of the state is not doing as well. Many regions are way behind in terms of snow-pack.
Bald Eagle being treated at local vet
One local vet is taking care of quite the distinguished visitor. Hoping to nurse him back to health and get him back in the air.
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Lawyers: Suspects, Dugard 'acted as a family'
Defense lawyers for the northern California couple charged with abducting and raping Jaycee Dugard are trying to portray the suspects as parental figures in a close, caring family.
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GJPD: Woman terrorizes several around town Tuesday
A Grand Junction woman was arrested Tuesday after police say she beat up an elderly man for no reason, tried to run him and another person over and tried to kick a police officer in the groin.
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GJ man arrested for sex assault on child
A Grand Junction man is under arrest for having sex with a 14-year-old girl.
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Plane panel falls outside Miami mall; no one hurt
Authorities say a panel from a cargo plane has fallen outside a Miami mall. No one was hurt.
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Obama says unemployment drop “cause for hope”
President Barack Obama says an unexpected drop in the unemployment rate is “cause for hope but not celebration.”
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US Swine Flu epidemic shows signs of being over
Is the U.S. Swine Flu epidemic over? Federal health officials won't go so far as to say that, but on Friday they reported for the fourth week in a row that no states had widespread flu activity.
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