News 2008-05-23 Andanh.com

Monster tornado wreaks 'total destruction' in Windsor Thu, 22 May 2008 13:10:00 -0000
A large tornado tore through Windsor today, causing widespread damage. One death has been reported. A second tornado touched down near Dacono and two other tornadoes have been reported in Weld County and a twister struck Laramie. Rocky reporters are filing updates.

Lakewood man gets 48 years in attempted murder Thu, 22 May 2008 17:51:00 -0000
A Lakewood man was sentenced to 48 years in prison today for the attempted murder of three men at the Cafe Prague in Morrison last March.

Tracking down prehistoric find Thu, 22 May 2008 03:00:00 -0000
Coming now to a theater near you, Colorado Hups and the Footprint of Destiny.

McCain, Obama close in state fundraising Thu, 22 May 2008 03:00:00 -0000
Republican presidential candidate John McCain and Democratic candidate Barack Obama ran neck and neck last month in campaign contributions from Coloradans, according to campaign finance reports filed with the Federal Election Commission.

Adams County man sentenced to 9 years Thu, 22 May 2008 03:00:00 -0000
An Adams County man who downloaded at least 150 images of child pornography for one year has been sentenced to nine years in federal prison.

Silo caretaker loses mobile home, collie Fri, 23 May 2008 04:14:00 -0000
In the aftermath, Peter Ambrose looked at the place where his home stood and saw only a concrete slab, water shooting up from a pipe, propane spewing from a tank.

Monster tornado shreds everything Fri, 23 May 2008 04:03:00 -0000
It was a monster — a ferocious black funnel of wind, grinding across Weld County for more than 30 minutes, flipping cars, shredding homes, inflicting countless injuries, taking a life.

GRIEGO: Must we choose sides here? Fri, 23 May 2008 03:00:00 -0000
How is it that immediately after Denver police shot Odiceo Valencia dead, the most pressing question became whether he was an illegal immigrant?

JOHNSON: In Old Town Windsor, they ran for their lives Fri, 23 May 2008 02:38:00 -0000
The oddest thing for those left trapped and forced to survive it head-on was the lack of a funnel cloud. Nobody saw one.

A reader's story and photos Fri, 23 May 2008 02:22:00 -0000
Ken Perry lives in Greeley and works for the Denver Newspaper Agency. He sent in photos this account of the tornado and its aftermath.

Gas giveaway draws crowd Thu, 22 May 2008 15:58:00 -0000
As oil prices roared to another record high Thursday before falling a bit in late trading, hundreds of Denver motorists lined up for hours for a free gasoline giveaway - grateful for the fuel but bitter about prices.

Henderson part of historic lawsuit Fri, 23 May 2008 01:41:00 -0000
The last surviving plaintiff in Topeka's Brown vs. Board of Education case, which led to the historic 1954 Supreme Court ruling outlawing segregation in public schools, has died at 88.

Longer yellow lights at 4 camera sites Thu, 22 May 2008 03:00:00 -0000
Denver is adding up to two seconds of yellow time at four intersections where it is installing red light enforcement cameras starting next month.

McCain, Obama to visit Denver Thu, 22 May 2008 22:38:00 -0000
Two presidential candidates will be in Denver next Tuesday and Wednesday.

Obama starts search for VP Thu, 22 May 2008 13:28:00 -0000
Democratic officials say Barack Obama has begun a top-secret search for a running mate.

What does he know? How to win Thu, 22 May 2008 03:00:00 -0000
Jared Jolton followed a time-honored saying to "write what you know" on his way to winning an essay contest sponsored by the Democratic National Convention Committee. Jared and his co-winner, Mari Tanabe, not pictured, were chosen from a field of 54 finalists. They won free laptops.

DNC bloggers wondering if they smell rat Thu, 22 May 2008 03:00:00 -0000
A group of bloggers granted unprecedented access to the Democratic National Convention are questioning whether some well-known sites were denied credentials because they criticized party bigwigs.

Panel silent on CO2 goals Thu, 22 May 2008 03:00:00 -0000
which for months has touted its work to make the August event the greenest in history - won't release estimates of how much carbon dioxide the gathering will produce or its goals for shrinking those numbers.

Cary Stiff, Clear Creek Courant co-founder Fri, 23 May 2008 01:00:00 -0000
Cary Stiff wrote about births and deaths, school programs and county commission meetings. All the things that fill small-town newspapers also filled his life and heart for 26 years. He loved his community.

MASSARO: 'Final Salute' Marine's devotion above and beyond Thu, 22 May 2008 03:00:00 -0000
A reporter on deadline once asked Lt. Col. Steve Beck if he had any training before being assigned to notify families that their child or husband or other loved one had been killed in the Iraq War.

Libertarian presidential contender Bob Barr on immigration, gas prices, Iraq and more Thu, 22 May 2008 07:23:48 -0700

Former Republican Congressman Bob Barr, now a candidate for the Libertarian Party's presidential nomination, took questions online Thursday morning.

You can read the transcript here.

The Libertarian National Convention opened this morning at the Sheraton Hotel in downtown Denver and Barr's candidacy has prompted a flurry of speculation about whether he might upset the major parties' balance of power - if he gets the Libertarian nod.

Stockholders want control over Qwest execs' deals Thu, 22 May 2008 20:35:00 -0000
Qwest stockholders groused about executive pay and perks, including a relocation benefit that cost the company $1.8 million, at the Denver telco's annual meeting Thursday.

Oil price drop allows stocks to catch breath Fri, 23 May 2008 01:00:00 -0000
Wall Street steadied itself Thursday after two sessions of steep declines, posting a small uptick as oil prices stepped back from their frenetic upward run.

'Whole body imaging' coming to DIA Thu, 22 May 2008 22:18:00 -0000
A controversial type of screening technology that peers through clothing to detect guns, explosives and other prohibited items is coming to Denver International Airport.

State fares better than U.S. on home prices Fri, 23 May 2008 01:00:00 -0000
Home prices in Colorado generally fared much better than the U.S. market as a whole during the first quarter of 2008, according to an index considered to be the most comprehensive.

Another record day for oil, gas Thu, 22 May 2008 17:36:00 -0000
Americans getting an early start on the Memorial Day weekend found that gasoline prices again sprinted to a new record high overnight, reaching a national average above $3.83 a gallon. Some analysts predict gas will break past $4 as early as next week.

Pure Brand to define 'real Stetson' Fri, 23 May 2008 01:00:00 -0000
Older folks hear "Stetson" and they tend conjure images of the iconic cowboy hats. Younger consumers immediately think of the Stetson cologne endorsed by New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady.

Some college grads write own ticket Fri, 23 May 2008 01:00:00 -0000
Growing stacks of jobs reports ranging from slightly scary to decidedly bleak have recent college graduates thinking about moving into parents' basements.

9News tops competition again Fri, 23 May 2008 01:00:00 -0000
9News retained its longtime local news leadership during a May sweeps period that showed a continuing decline in overall viewership of broadcast television.

Newmont Mining joins nonprofit Fri, 23 May 2008 01:00:00 -0000
Denver-based gold producer Newmont Mining Corp. has become a founding reporter of The Climate Registry and is among the first 100 to join the organization.

StorageTek work to begin in months Fri, 23 May 2008 01:00:00 -0000
In a few months, the buildings at the former StorageTek campus are expected to start coming down.

Board OKs grants worth $8.7 million Fri, 23 May 2008 01:00:00 -0000
The Daniels Fund board approved $8.7 million in grants this week, the majority of which will go to emergency service providers such as Community Food Share Inc. and Emergency Family Assistance Association.

McDonald's fries contain no trans fats Fri, 23 May 2008 01:00:00 -0000
McDonald's french fries are now free of trans fats in all its restaurants in the United States and Canada, the fast-food restaurant chain said Thursday.

Automaker neutral on stock-buy offer Fri, 23 May 2008 01:00:00 -0000
Ford Motor Co. said Thursday its board has determined that the automaker is neutral about billionaire investor Kirk Kerkorian's offer to purchase up to 20 million shares of Ford's common stock.

Motion to delay drilling rules denied Fri, 23 May 2008 01:00:00 -0000
State regulators on Thursday denied a motion submitted by the oil and gas industry to limit or delay its proposed drilling rules to allow more time for review. The Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission voted to continue with the current schedule for rule-making, with hearings in June and July and new rules in effect by August.

Rookie Clady has the world at his fast, graceful feet Fri, 23 May 2008 02:02:00 -0000
Only four days into quarterback camp at Dove Valley, rookie Broncos offensive lineman Ryan Clady has already got himself a nickname: Sweet Feet.

Positives in Scheffler's X-rays; protective boot next Thu, 22 May 2008 23:28:00 -0000
The good news for Broncos tight end Tony Scheffler is apparently there's no new damage to his ailing left foot.

Former lieutenant governor, OU quarterback Mildren dies Fri, 23 May 2008 04:52:00 -0000
Jack Mildren, a former lieutenant governor and the first quarterback in the University of Oklahoma’s lofted wishbone offense, died on Thursday.

Granato is excited to get second chance in charge of Avalanche Thu, 22 May 2008 16:11:00 -0000
Tony Granato, who replaced Bob Hartley as coach 31 games into the 2002-03 season and subsequently was replaced by Joel Quenneville in July 2004, has come full circle and will succeed Quenneville as coach of the Avalanche.

Sakic won't be pressured by team Thu, 22 May 2008 23:58:00 -0000
Joe Sakic telephoned newly hired coach Tony Granato on Thursday to say congratulations, but the longtime Avalanche captain offered no hints about his future plans.

LINCICOME: Avalanche has gone as mad as a hatter Fri, 23 May 2008 00:27:00 -0000
Follow the bouncing puck. The coach who was fired for the coach who was fired is now the coach that is hired for the Avalanche.

Pistons hand Celtics first home loss of playoffs Fri, 23 May 2008 03:32:00 -0000
Richard Hamilton bounced back from a poor series opener with 25 points, and the Pistons beat the Celtics 103-97 Thursday night, tying the Eastern Conference finals at one game apiece and seizing the home-court advantage that has meant everything to the Celtics.

Barmes adjusting to short notice Fri, 23 May 2008 01:04:00 -0000
Rockies' Barmes is at peace with his game - and he's beginning to make a name for himself

RINGOLSBY: Making something from nothing Thu, 22 May 2008 21:00:00 -0000
The novelty of a no-hitter creates only momentary fame. And it carries no guarantees.

Gagne out with rotator cuff tendinitis Thu, 22 May 2008 23:11:00 -0000
Milwaukee Brewers closer Eric Gagne was diagnosed Thursday with rotator cuff tendinitis and is out indefinitely, although he will rejoin the team Friday in Washington.

Nats' Kearns out 3-4 weeks Thu, 22 May 2008 21:23:00 -0000
Washington Nationals right fielder Austin Kearns will have surgery Friday on his sore right elbow and is expected to miss three to four weeks.

Shoulder sends Twins' Everett to DL Thu, 22 May 2008 21:20:00 -0000
Shortstop Adam Everett was placed on the 15-day disabled list Thursday with a strained right shoulder.

Hawkins suspended for 3 games Thu, 22 May 2008 17:44:00 -0000
New York Yankees pitcher LaTroy Hawkins was suspended for three games and fined an undisclosed amount by Major League Baseball on Thursday for intentionally throwing at Baltimore’s Luke Scott.

Padres lose game, as well as Young and Bard to injuries Thu, 22 May 2008 06:21:00 -0000
The last-place Padres lost pitcher Chris Young and catcher Josh Bard to injuries in a span of two batters in the third inning before falling to the Cardinals 11-3 on Wednesday night.

Mets' Randolph sorry for racial remarks Thu, 22 May 2008 05:49:00 -0000
Mets manager Willie Randolph issued an apology Wednesday to team ownership, the club's TV network and his players "for the unnecessary distraction" he created by suggesting he was portrayed in a different manner than white managers.

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