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 serve eight years to life in prison. Janusz at times wept during the hearing this morning at the Mesa County Justice Center.
Grand Junction will continue to exclude a 0.75 percent sales tax, and the city’s less than 1/3 of 1 percent portion from Mesa County’s sales tax, from limits set by the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights. The move breaks step with Mesa County commissioners, who Monday decided to again include sales tax revenue in their TABOR calculations.
Two fiery truck crashes and their related road closures had western Colorado … more
U.S. Rep. Scott Tipton doesn’t like the way President Barack Obama’s … more
In the weeks leading up to taking the GED test, Duane and Karen Sickler’s … more
For the first time in four years, Steve Miller won’t hear the … more
Gun theft suspect booked … more
School ends, summer begins, JUCO comes to town, plenty photos here.
View pics from graduations across the Grand Valley.
View pics of the wildly popular Mike, The Headless Chicken Festival.
Come vacation with The Daily Sentinel through the lens of our cameras.
More than 950 Students graduated from Colorado Mesa University Saturday.
Wide selection of photos from State Track action this week.
Derek Gruendler, left, and Todd Gottbehuet, with the Clifton Fire Department, were among the recipients of this year’s Phoenix Awards.
Deputies Ben Marsh and Mike Dillon sat at a yellow picnic table with fellow Mesa County officers Wednesday. They shared stories, about their craziest calls and the times they’d saved people’s lives.
For the first time in four years, Steve Miller won’t hear the smile-inducing sound of … more
Gun theft suspect booked … more
■ Mamie Julia Hobbs, 103, Grand Junction, died May 20, 2013, at Hospice Care … more
Grand Junction will continue to exclude a 0.75 percent sales tax, and the city’s less than … more
Former Grand Junction police officer Eric Janusz will spend the next chapter of his life in the … more
STRiVE events today … more
Is Obama just a necessary figurehead? I’m finally becoming a believer. In view of … more
When Aug. 18 comes and Nathan Dunlap lives or dies on the say-so of Gov. John Hickenlooper, we … more
It is simply mind-boggling that state and regulatory agencies such as the Colorado Department of … more
The Associated Governments of Northwest Colorado want the Bureau of Land Management to add 60 days … more
The residents of Moore, Okla., asked for prayers in the wake of the devastating tornado that cut a … more
Tea Party caught with hand in cookie jar Kudos to The Daily Sentinel for Monday’s coverage … more
It’s all part of making adjustments on the field, or in this case, on the road. … more
A rather troubling report came out of Toronto last week, with the NBA’s Raptors saying they … more
The Grand Junction girls lacrosse team led the way on the 2013 All-Mountain League team with six … more
Timeout guidelines: Fax information at least two weeks prior to registration deadline or event to … more
One of the first things I grab before any bike ride is my backpack. … more
Holes in One … more
Dear JUCO visitors, teams, and fans, … more
This past weekend was the second of the two-weekend Barrel into Spring 2013 tasting, and the event … more
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■ Area students were among about 2,000 undergraduate and graduate students who received … more
Road closures and maintenance projects may affect traffic this week: … more
Here are the May 16 results for the Two Rivers Cribbage Club: … more
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DENVER (AP) — In the most prominent challenge of its kind, Hobby Lobby Stores Inc. is asking a federal appeals court Thursday for an exemption from part of the federal health care law that requires it to offer employees health coverage that includes access to the morning-after pill.
DENVER (AP) — Democratic Gov. John Hickenlooper's decision to block the execution of convicted killer Nathan Dunlap for as long as he is governor infuriated victims' relatives and drew quick criticism from Republicans ahead of the 2014 election.
DENVER (AP) — Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper indefinitely delayed the execution of convicted killer Nathan Dunlap on Wednesday and said he was unlikely to allow it as long as he is governor.
DENVER (AP) — Carlos Gonzalez homered and drove in two runs, Jorge De La Rosa pitched effectively into the sixth and the Colorado Rockies beat Arizona 4-1 on Wednesday to take two of three from the Diamondbacks.
CENTENNIAL, Colo. (AP) — James Holmes received six shipments of ammunition from an online retailer, carried a platinum MasterCard and photographed the door to the movie theater where he allegedly killed 12 people and injured 70, according to court records released Wednesday.
MOORE, Okla. (AP) — A band of thunderstorms battered the Oklahoma City area Thursday, slowing cleanup operations in the suburb where a tornado killed 24 people and destroyed thousands of homes this week.
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SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — The FBI has arrested a suspect in a case involving the discovery of a pair of letters containing the deadly poison ricin and says investigators are working "around the clock" to address any remaining risks.
DENVER (AP) — Democratic Gov. John Hickenlooper's decision to block the execution of convicted killer Nathan Dunlap for as long as he is governor infuriated victims' relatives and drew quick criticism from Republicans ahead of the 2014 election.