These are some of the most viewed stories and slideshows on kjct8.com throughout 2012.

1.) Passengers at the Grand Junction Regional Airport were crying foul when T.S.A. officials were asking to check the drinks that they bought at the airport.

http://www.kjct8.com/news/Passengers-could-be-asked-to-give-drink-samples-to-TSA/-/163152/15394098/-/29bidl/-/index.html

2.) A local H.S. football star was severely injured in shop class.

http://www.kjct8.com/news/Prep-Football-Star-Severely-Injured-In-Accident/-/163152/17234700/-/10jugt2z/-/index.html?hpt=us_bn9

3.) The Pine Ridge Fire had a lot of people worrying about evacuations in the area. Here are some pictures of the blaze and efforts to fight the fire.

(Pine Ridge Fire pics) http://www.kjct8.com/news/-/163152/15335464/-/37s4lm/-/index.html

4.) We took a Go Pro camera with us to offer you a unique point of view from atop Glenwood Spring's Adventure Park's newest roller coaster, "The Cliffhanger". This was one of our personal favorites!

http://www.kjct8.com/news/Glenwood-s-new-coaster-towers-over-the-world/-/163152/14865660/-/rp75cg/-/index.html?hpt=us_bn10

5.) A Grand Junction man was arrested for forcing a 9-year-old child to drink alcohol. His mugshot also made 'Best of the Worst'.

http://www.kjct8.com/news/Police-GJ-man-forced-child-to-drink-alcohol/-/163152/15631678/-/e33q2gz/-/index.html?hpt=ju_bn5

6.) Amendment 64 passes in Colorado, allowing adults who are 21-year-old and up, to legally smoke marijuana within certain confines.

http://www.kjct8.com/news/Amendment-64-passes-in-Colorado/-/163152/17298704/-/j0junkz/-/index.html

7.) The remains of missing Grand Junction mother Paige Birgfeld were found near Delta. She had been missing since 2007.

http://www.kjct8.com/news/Remains-Tentatively-Identified-as-Paige-Birgfeld-s/-/163152/14383224/-/gx1xnv/-/index.html

8.) National Media Gallery (Sexy Olympians of the London Games)

http://www.kjct8.com/sports/2012-olympics/-/12406900/15481072/-/v66kh1z/-/index.html

9.) National Media Gallery (Fabulous actresses over 50)

http://www.kjct8.com/entertainment/at-the-movies/-/163422/4759866/-/l3infaz/-/index.html (actresses over 50)

National Media Gallery (15 best small cities to raise a family)

http://www.kjct8.com//news/money/-/194312/15642868/-/kiy3cc/-/index.html (15 best small cities to raise a family)

Many of the previous stories garnered national attention, helping to put them on our most popular content list for 2012.

KJCT has enjoyed bringing you the top stories of the day throughout the year, and we look forward to bringing you the best coverage in 2013.

We wish you a safe and Happy New Year!