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9 hrs ago | KREX

Special Report: TABOR Controversy

Over the past several weeks, NewsChannel 5 has been bringing you the details of a potentially illegal practice of the county taking money from citizens.

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Sat May 18, 2013

KREX

54 Sheriffs File Lawsuit Against The State

Most of Colorado's elected sheriffs are trying to strike new gun restrictions with a federal lawsuit against the state.

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Related Topix: Guns

KREX

Brainard Pleads Guilty, Receives Deferred Sentence

Grand Junction Councilman Rick Brainard entered a plea and received his sentencing Friday in a domestic abuse case against him.

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Related Topix: Grand Junction, CO, Domestic Violence (Domestic Abuse), Law

Fri May 17, 2013

KREX

Officials Release the Identities of the Two Killed In Fatal Accident

MESA COUNTY, Colo.- Officials release the identity of the two men who were killed in Thursday night's fatal accident in DeBeque Canyon.

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Related Topix: Rifle, CO, Silt, CO

KKCO-TV Grand Junction

Man pleads guilty to child abuse in Wallace case

Jessie Martinez pleaded guilty to one count of child abuse resulting in serious bodily injury in the case of Elijah Wallace, who was four-years-old when he was taken to the hospital on Jan.

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Related Topix: Domestic Violence (Domestic Abuse), Law

Thu May 16, 2013

KREX

Background Checks Delay Foster Care Placement

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. A Western Slope foster service is not only reporting the highest number of children in need of care in it's history, but also the highest number of parents waiting to be licensed.

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Related Topix: Grand Junction, CO, Kids, Family

KREX

Commissioners Plan to Take Action Regarding TABOR Issue

Mesa County Commissioners want to right a potential wrong, as more information unfolds in the Taxpayer's Bill of Rights controversy.

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KREX

Our Versatile Valley: The Region's Evolution

MESA COUNTY, Colo.- When looking back at growing up in Grand Junction, Bruce Benge can recall many differences from how the city is now compared to then.

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Related Topix: Grand Junction, CO

Wed May 15, 2013

KREX

Free Clinic Teaches How to Identify Scams

Two organizations are teaming up to educate the community on ways to avoid falling victim to fraud.

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KKCO-TV Grand Junction

CDPHE: Radioactive material dumped in GJ spring clean-up

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. -- A tiny piece of metal is causing a huge uproar at the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment .

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Related Topix: Grand Junction, CO, Environment, Science

KREX

Woman Pleads Guilty to Defrauding Mesa County Out of Thousands

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo.- A Mesa County woman has pleaded guilty to defrauding Mesa County out of thousands of dollars.

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Related Topix: Grand Junction, CO

KKCO-TV Grand Junction

Honoring National Police Week with the GJPD

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. -- The nation gathers to remember our fallen officers this week, and the Grand Junction Police Department invites the public to join local law enforcement in honoring them.

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Related Topix: Grand Junction, CO, Fruita, CO

KKCO-TV Grand Junction

Warm weather brings insects to Grand Junction

Grand Junction, Colo --- April brought a lot of moisture to Mesa County and now that the temperature has been heating up this month, it is leading to a perfect environment for insects to swarm to.

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Related Topix: Weather, Entomology, Science, Grand Junction, CO

Tue May 14, 2013

KKCO-TV Grand Junction

Pets recieve free clean bill of health

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. - 100 lucky dogs recieved a free rabies and distemper vaccination on Tuesday via the Tiara Rado Animal Clinic.

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Related Topix: Grand Junction, CO, Vaccinations, Health

KREX

Colorado Makes Shelter Dogs and Cats New State Pet

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo.- Governor Hickenlooper's signed a new bill into law making shelter dogs and cats Colorado's official state pet.

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Related Topix: Grand Junction, CO

KREX

Pollen Count Remains High for Mesa County

If you're out enjoying the warm weather this week but sniffling more than normal, it may be because of all of the pollen.

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Related Topix: Weather

Glenwood Springs Post-Independent

Lower Valley trail group wants county funding reinstated

Post Independent Photo/Kelley Cox Against the roar of Interstate 70 traffic, Jeanne Golay helps to conduct a tour of the future bike path in the South Canyon Bridge area Tuesday.

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Related Topix: Glenwood Springs, CO, Garfield County, CO, Carbondale, CO, New Castle, CO, Parachute, CO

Mon May 13, 2013

KREX

More Officials Declaring Fraudulent TABOR Claims

Mesa County's Tax Payer Bill of Rights continues to create a stir. Another official came forward on Monday, saying there's been some kind of scam.

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The Wichita Eagle

Remains in Colo. car tied to man missing since '87

The Grand Junction Daily Sentinel reports the Mesa County Coroner's Office identified the man on Monday as 65-year-old Ronald Vasey.

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Related Topix: Grand Junction, CO

KREX

Glade Park Fire Dept. Hosting Wildfire Preparation Workshop

GLADE PARK, Colo.- Fire officials are hosting a wildfire prevention and preparation workshop in Glade Park Tuesday.

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Related Topix: Natural Disasters, Wildfire, Fire