Grand Junction News

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. Just before 11 on Friday morning, Grand Junction Fire Department officials responded to reports of an explosion and fire at a structure on 28 1/4 Road.

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo.- A shed became fully engulfed in flames Friday morning after witnesses say an explosion happened near 28 1/4 Road.

Among Pattie Dravis' most beloved cupcake flavors are chocolate cream cheese, margarita and a twist on fruit cake, so imagine the horror when the Redlands baker was challenged to bake with beets and apple pie.

Grand Junction Fire Department Battalion Chief Duncan Brown says just before 11 a.m. Friday, people told 911 that they heard explosions on the property at 522 28 1/4 Road.

GLENWOOD SPRINGS, Colo. -- In the early morning darkness of 4 a.m., truck driver Johnathan Goodman could barely make out the dark canyon walls on either side of him, but he knew how they twisted and turned.

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. -- The father of Elijah Wallace said it was an act of kindness gone bad.

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. -- Dust is in the air and with high pollen levels allergy relief isn't very likely as conditions get worse for Memorial Day weekend.

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. -- Summertime is meant to be spent outdoors, but whether it's at the park, pool or a sporting event, doctors are reminding families to lather on the sunscreen as they head outside.

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. St. Mary's Hospital is moving forward with phase one of their Century Project Completion.

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. At a preliminary hearing Thursday morning, a judge has ruled that Douglas Thames will go trial.

After Wednesday night's Grand Junction City Council meeting, several community organizations are closer to being awarded thousands of dollars for their cause.

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo.- Western Slope leaders are searching for answers to Colorado's growing road infrastructure problem.

The Grand Junction City Council approved a measure that would improve the locker rooms at the Lincoln Park and Orchard Mesa pools for those with disabilities.

Rosary will be at 7 p.m. Monday at Callahan-Edfast Mortuary. Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St.

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo.- A number of important issues were discussed today at a quarterly meeting for the Bureau of Land Management.

The Tony Award-winning 1776 , a surprisingly-lively, toe-tapping take on the signing of the Declaration of Independence, is hitting its stride at Magic Circle Theatre just in time for Memorial Day Weekend.

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo.- One of the men accused in the attempted armed robbery of a Mesa County bank, makes his first appearance in federal court on Wednesday.

Professional writer Carrie Kellerby , left, of Grand Junction holds the book "Holy Schmoley! Hijoli!" as Jesus Tanori, 10, reads the poem he wrote aloud to his classmates Tuesday during a Writers in the Schools spring celebration at Riverside Park on Tuesday.

Unhappy with his neighbors at The House, a shelter for homeless teens near Seventh Street and Patterson Road, John Henry shows a sprinkler he has just had to have replaced for the third time after being broken by cars making U-turns. Area residents have signed a petition outlining their complaints and asked the city of Grand Junction to close the ... (more)

Former Grand Junction police officer Eric Janusz, previously found guilty on one of four counts of sexual assault on a child by a person in a position of trust, was sentenced this morning to 8 years to life for the crime.