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Firefighters attack hot spots at Western Excelsior

The Western Excelsior fire continued to smolder on Wednesday as the town considered the potential loss of its biggest business and the investigation into the blaze pointed to a faulty ventil...

DATE: May 9, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Lightning ignites house fire in central Cortez

Sunny skies expected through the weekend

DATE: May 9, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Sprint cars thrill fans at Fairgrounds Speedway

Close finishes, big crashes and packed stands highlight weekend races

DATE: May 8, 2017 | CATEGORY: High School Sports

Tomac finishes second in thrilling run for the title

Only five points separated Tomac from four-time champion Dungey

DATE: May 8, 2017 | CATEGORY: More Sports

Mancos track teams enjoy solid week

Mckie and Yoder run sub-5 minute miles in Pueblo

DATE: May 8, 2017 | CATEGORY: High School Sports

Suspect in double homicide caught after car chase in Cortez

Grand Junction man suspected of killing couple in Arizona; bond set at $50,000

DATE: May 8, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Boat with mussels is stopped at McPhee boat ramp

A pontoon boat carrying the invasive quagga mussel was intercepted Friday morning at the main boat ramp of McPhee Reservoir. Colorado Parks and Wildlife inspectors stopped the boa...

DATE: May 5, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News