News 2008-04-03 Andanh.com

On wings and a prayer Wed, 02 Apr 2008 15:56:00 -0000
Ted Van Deest stopped at the steps leading up to the hulking, gray aircraft and briefly leaned on his cane.

Church clears hurdle Thu, 03 Apr 2008 06:05:00 -0000
A Niwot church cleared a legal hurdle this week when a judge ruled that a jury will get the final say on its expansion plans.

Voorhis named as source of info in campaign ad Thu, 03 Apr 2008 06:05:00 -0000
John Marshall, campaign manager for former gubernatorial candidate Bob Beauprez, testified Wednesday that federal immigration agent Cory Voorhis was his confidential source for key information used in a campaign ad against now-Gov. Bill Ritter about an illegal immigrant.

Language added on health study Thu, 03 Apr 2008 06:05:00 -0000
A Denver congresswoman has persuaded her colleagues to keep the door open to possible future hikes in the legal tobacco-purchase age.

Extra!, April 3 Thu, 03 Apr 2008 06:05:00 -0000
Extra! wanted to find out who's behind the voice announcing RTD's light-rail train stops.

Fleas in prairie dog colonies test positive Thu, 03 Apr 2008 06:05:00 -0000
Fleas in prairie dog colonies in Boulder County have tested positive for plague, prompting plans to spray the area and to remind people to stay clear.

Two Moffat County ranchers face charges Thu, 03 Apr 2008 06:05:00 -0000
Two Moffat County ranchers face charges in the killing of 34 elk after searches turned up carcasses in hay fields and along county roads and a highway.

Boulder land case to be revisited Thu, 03 Apr 2008 06:05:00 -0000
A Boulder judge who awarded Richard McLean and Edith Stevens a third of their neighbors' million-dollar lot last fall will get the rare chance to revisit the case.

Report: Panel too optimistic about global warming Wed, 02 Apr 2008 17:53:00 -0000
Efforts to reduce carbon dioxide levels worldwide will be much tougher than anticipated and will fail unless government mandates reinforce technology breakthroughs, a report says.

Columbine's 'special bond' with Illinois college Thu, 03 Apr 2008 06:05:00 -0000
Above, Columbine High School sophomore Dominik Quintana puts his signature on the banner that will be sent to Northern Illinois University. On Feb. 14, 27-year-old Steven Kazmierczak opened fire in an NIU lecture hall, killing five students and injuring 16 others before killing himself.

St. Vrain mourns 'special teacher' Thu, 03 Apr 2008 06:05:00 -0000
The death of teacher Lance Allen Melting in a 70-car pileup Monday on Interstate 70 has left a huge hole in the heart of the St. Vrain Valley School District.

LITTWIN: It's 3 a.m., phone is ringing, and the bell tolls for whom? Thu, 03 Apr 2008 06:05:00 -0000
This is not 'Nam. This is bowling. There are rules.

PARKER: Reilly humbled by 'Leatherheads' Thu, 03 Apr 2008 06:05:00 -0000
Sports columnist Rick Reilly has been among a handful of "stars" who Denver can claim as its own. He's a native who made fame and fortune as Sports Illustrated's top columnist, an author of numerous books and now a screenplay writer for Leatherheads, a George Clooney movie opening nationwide Friday.

Blind climber's inspirational tale Thu, 03 Apr 2008 06:05:00 -0000
Erik Weihenmayer's achievements as a global adventurer are nothing short of inspirational.

MASSARO: Come May, she'll be catering to own whims Thu, 03 Apr 2008 06:05:00 -0000
Goodness to Go is going out of business.

GRIEGO: Vigil for life remarkable after too much mourning Thu, 03 Apr 2008 06:05:00 -0000
Iget a message about another vigil to pray for peace in our neighborhoods afflicted by youth violence and I think: Not another vigil. I'm tired of teddy bears and tears. The huddle of mourners, the candles, the sobbing of mothers and fathers.

Colorado's high school graduation rate improves Thu, 03 Apr 2008 06:05:00 -0000
Colorado's high school graduation rate edged up slightly last year, to 75 percent, the state education department announced Wednesday.

Concerns on oil-gas rules cited Thu, 03 Apr 2008 06:05:00 -0000
An oil and gas trade association that has broadly condemned new draft rules issued by the state to guide Colorado's energy development offered specific concerns Wednesday.

Dems, GOP haggle over rainy-day fund Thu, 03 Apr 2008 02:12:00 -0000
The Senate was roiled by a partisan budget blowup Wednesday as Republicans railed against the Democratic governor's office for scuttling plans to set aside $30 million as a firewall against a possible recession.

Hikers discover body inside cave Wed, 02 Apr 2008 16:05:00 -0000
Three hikers stumbled across a partially mummified body in a cave east of Glenwood Springs, and it appears that the man had been dead for several weeks.

HS grad rate edges up Wed, 02 Apr 2008 19:29:00 -0000
An extra 550 young people wore caps and gowns last year as Colorado's high school graduation percentage inched up from 74 percent to 75 percent.

No room at the inn for Mich., Fla. delegates Wed, 02 Apr 2008 21:39:00 -0000
Michigan and Florida delegates may wind up getting seats at the Democratic Convention in Denver. But they might not get beds.

DUI victims' families back bail hike Thu, 03 Apr 2008 02:43:00 -0000
The parents of two college students killed by a drunken driver who was fleeing police watched in agony Wednesday as a legislative committee debated a bill that would require higher bail in some arrests.

GOP senators say budget compromise scuttled by Ritter Wed, 02 Apr 2008 18:07:00 -0000
Senate Republicans are furious that a bipartisan deal to set aside $30 million in a "rainy day" fund to brace for a possible recession was apparently torpedoed.

The greatest food that ought to be served at ballparks but isn't ... Wed, 02 Apr 2008 12:23:06 -0700

French fried frog legs?

Barbecued tofu?

Yogurt burgers?

Let your culinary imagination run amok at you could win our Rockies Fan Fare Challenge by submitting the best new recipe for ballpark victuals.

Butts stubbed, chips down at Colorado casinos Wed, 02 Apr 2008 08:25:35 -0700

Gamblers can't smoke in casinos anymore - and gambling revenues were down 10 percent in February.

Cause and effect?

Casino owners aren't sure, reports Joanne Kelley.

Since the state extended an indoor smoking ban to its 40 casinos on Jan. 1, the gambling industry has reported a drop in business here and in the other gaming towns of Central City and Cripple Creek. But casino-goers and operators alike point to a variety of additional reasons for the downturn.
"We've had an impact from the smoking ban, but we know it's not just smoking," said Heather Leigh, spokeswoman for the Ameristar Casino in Black Hawk. "We know part of it is weather. We are 40 minutes from Denver, so it could be gas prices. And people have been talking about recession."

Cutler steps up as a quarterback Wed, 02 Apr 2008 07:40:38 -0700

On a very nice day for Denver sports - Rockies win their delayed opener, Avs clinch the playoffs, Nuggets win a thriller with huge playoff implications - the best play occurred off the field.

Jay Cutler took a big step to becoming the leader of the team he quarterbacks with an honest and blunt assessment of the behavior of wide receiver Brandon Marshall.

"I support him and stuff, but it's always something with him right now," Cutler told a small media contingent at Dove Valley in a wide-ranging, surprisingly candid interview. "Going into his third year, coming off a big year last year, it's disappointing."

Voorhis attorney: no politics, just doing his job Wed, 02 Apr 2008 07:36:34 -0700

Cory Voorhis was just doing his job, says his attorney.

Only if he construes his job as digging up information on plea bargins and handing it over to a Republican gubernatorial campaign, says his prosecutor.

The trial of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent charged with three counts of exceeding his authority, continues in gederal court, reports Sara Burnett.

The charges stem from Voorhis' actions during the 2006 race between Republican Bob Beauprez and Democrat Bill Ritter, a former Denver district attorney who won office that fall.

Comcast to roll out faster Net services starting in Minn. Thu, 03 Apr 2008 06:05:00 -0000
Comcast Corp. will start offering faster Internet services in Minnesota's Twin Cities region today, with plans to extend that type of next-generation system to its entire service area by 2010.

Rising oil prices put damper on market Thu, 03 Apr 2008 06:05:00 -0000
Wall Street turned lower Wednesday as investors worried that a sharp jump in oil prices could be another sign that consumers are under stress in an economy that is already showing signs of a recession.

Frequent-flier miles tough to use Thu, 03 Apr 2008 06:05:00 -0000
Dust off the swimsuit, grab the industrial-size tube of sunscreen and call the pet sitter, you're cashing in frequent-flier miles this summer for a family trip to Hawaii! On second thought, make that Boise.

United grounds Boeing 777s for inspection of fire systems Thu, 03 Apr 2008 06:05:00 -0000
United Airlines temporarily grounded its fleet of Boeing 777s after discovering that it failed to conduct required maintenance related to fire-suppression systems.

United grounds Boeing 777s Wed, 02 Apr 2008 16:12:00 -0000
United Airlines this morning grounded its entire fleet of Boeing 777s to conduct additional maintenance related to fire suppression systems.

Housing put in perspective Thu, 03 Apr 2008 06:05:00 -0000
Many people think today's real estate problems - the collapse of the subprime market and falling home prices - suddenly surfaced six months ago.

Xcel leads U.S. in wind power Wed, 02 Apr 2008 19:07:00 -0000
Xcel Energy retained its No. 1 status in wind-generated electricity for the third year in a row.

Labor group protests outside Chipotle’s headquarters Wed, 02 Apr 2008 23:19:00 -0000
A Florida-based farm worker’s group protested outside Chipotle’s headquarters today, accusing the fast-food chain of buying tomatoes from grower’s who pay substandard wages to workers

Quiznos toasts court win Thu, 03 Apr 2008 06:05:00 -0000
A federal judge this week dismissed a lawsuit filed against Quiznos by franchisees in Illinois, the latest court victory for the toasted-sandwich shop operator.

Crocs stock takes a hit after downgrade Wed, 02 Apr 2008 20:32:00 -0000
Crocs continued its dramatic fall Wednesday after a JPMorgan Chase analyst cut his rating on the stock, saying the Niwot-based plastic-shoe makers' slower sales in the United States could hurt first-quarter results.

Restaurant Week diners up 33% Wed, 02 Apr 2008 18:06:00 -0000
Denver diners turned out in droves for Restaurant Week, soaring 33 percent over last year, according to numbers released today.

Stores push for veto of Sunday liquor sales Thu, 03 Apr 2008 06:05:00 -0000
The debate over a bill allowing Sunday liquor sales in Colorado flared anew amid signs that Gov. Bill Ritter is prepared to sign the measure.

Ritter's pleas on ballot issues go unheeded Thu, 03 Apr 2008 06:05:00 -0000
Business and labor factions are pressing ahead with competing voter initiatives despite efforts by Gov. Bill Ritter to discourage them.

Stock slides after analyst cuts rating Thu, 03 Apr 2008 06:05:00 -0000
Crocs continued its dramatic fall Wednesday after a JPMorgan Chase & Co. analyst cut his rating on the stock.

Number of diners rises 33% from 2007 Thu, 03 Apr 2008 06:05:00 -0000
Denver diners turned out in droves for Restaurant Week, soaring 33 percent over last year, according to numbers released Wednesday.

No pay for some medical mistakes Thu, 03 Apr 2008 06:05:00 -0000
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, the largest health insurers in Colorado, said Wednesday it won't pay for preventable medical mistakes such as surgery on the wrong body part or wrong patient.

CEO dumps contract, keeps his top job Thu, 03 Apr 2008 06:05:00 -0000
Janus Capital CEO Gary Black scrapped his employment contract with the company but remains in the money manager's top job.

Rockies' Holliday to appear in telco ads Thu, 03 Apr 2008 06:05:00 -0000
Qwest Communications has renewed its sponsorship agreement with the Colorado Rockies and has signed all-star left fielder Matt Holliday to promote the Denver telco's communications and community services. Financial terms weren't disclosed.

Rockies’ Holliday tapped as Qwest spokesperson Wed, 02 Apr 2008 18:20:00 -0000
Qwest Communications says it has renewed its sponsorship agreement with the Colorado Rockies and has signed on all-star left fielder Matt Holliday to promote the Denver telco’s communications and community services.

Pittman starts construction of office-flex building near DIA Wed, 02 Apr 2008 10:26:25 -0700

Charlie Ergen gets more incentive Wed, 02 Apr 2008 16:00:20 -0700

What do you give the executive who owns billions in stock? How about 500,000 options?

Janus CEO scraps contract Wed, 02 Apr 2008 15:51:52 -0700

Gary Black remains in the top job, buys stock

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