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Vacuum trucks suck scum from Denver's City Park lake Wed, 09 Jul 2008 13:45:00 -0000
Today was the trial run for using Denver Public Works vacuum trucks to clean up algae blooms that have disturbed the scenery of the popular Mile High City lake.

CSO music director will leave in 2010 Wed, 09 Jul 2008 23:41:00 -0000
Colorado Symphony music director Jeffrey Kahane, in a surprising move, announced on Wednesday that he will leave the orchestra after the 2009-10 season.

VIDEO: Horseshoe crabs debut at zoo Wed, 09 Jul 2008 17:44:00 -0000
Five horseshoe crabs from the Gulf Specimen Marine Lab Aquarium in Panacea, Fla., have just been introduced to the Denver Zoo, and visitors can see them at the Tropical Discovery exhibit.

Slapping case: School board wants Chowdhury to resign Tue, 08 Jul 2008 16:38:00 -0000
The Jefferson County Board of Education on Tuesday asked member Vince Chowdhury to resign after he pleaded guilty to assault charges for slapping his daughter two weeks ago.

Casinos heavily back gambling initiative Wed, 09 Jul 2008 06:05:00 -0000
A proposed ballot initiative that would allow gambling cities in Colorado to raise betting limits, extend casino hours and add games is getting financial support from some of the state's larger casinos.

Library thief gets 10-year jail sentence Wed, 09 Jul 2008 06:05:00 -0000
A book bandit who checked out hundreds of books and DVDs from area libraries and then sold them online will be going to prison.

Man held for investigation in slaying Wed, 09 Jul 2008 06:05:00 -0000
Denver police have arrested a man in connection with the weekend death of another man near the Glendale city limits.

Three from Texas jolted by lightning Wed, 09 Jul 2008 06:05:00 -0000
Two men and a woman from Houston were thrown to the ground after lightning hit nearby in Rocky Mountain National Park around noon Tuesday.

Third hunter pleads guilty in elk shooting Wed, 09 Jul 2008 06:05:00 -0000
The man found dead Monday on the north bank of the Poudre River in Fort Collins has been identified as Robert Handy Jr., of Fort Collins.

Speaker will address alien energy theory Wed, 09 Jul 2008 06:05:00 -0000
A doctor who thinks space aliens have the key to unlimited alternative energy - but that the government is keeping a lid on it - will speak tonight in Denver.

Attorney General endorses Wil Armstrong in District 6 Wed, 09 Jul 2008 06:05:00 -0000
Colorado Attorney General John Suthers has endorsed businessman Wil Armstrong in the four-way Republican race for the District 6 Congressional seat.

Suthers endorses Wil Armstrong Wed, 09 Jul 2008 06:05:00 -0000
A sexually violent predator with five previous convictions for indecent exposure was sentenced to the maximum 18 months in prison Tuesday.

Serial flasher gets 18 months in prison Wed, 09 Jul 2008 06:05:00 -0000
A sexually violent predator with five previous convictions for indecent exposure was sentenced to the maximum 18 months in prison today by a judge who said she wished she could keep him in prison longer.

DA: New DNA evidence clears Ramseys in JonBenet murder Wed, 09 Jul 2008 18:50:00 -0000
Boulder's district attorney apologized to the Ramsey family, saying new DNA evidence convinces her that no member of the family is under suspicion for the 1996 death of 6-year-old JonBenet. Above, JonBenet with her brother Burke.

GRIEGO: Words too late for Patsy Ramsey Thu, 10 Jul 2008 03:43:00 -0000
Tragic all around.

VIDEOS: Jesse Jackson apologizes for comments about Obama Wed, 09 Jul 2008 21:48:00 -0000
The preacher said today that he was not aware that his microphone was still on when he made a “regretfully crude” comment about Barack Obama.

Fiction fuels frivolous food fight Thu, 10 Jul 2008 03:17:00 -0000
News release from the Denver 2008 Host Committee about food:

Scott Robinson: A legal opinion Thu, 10 Jul 2008 03:05:00 -0000
When does "Intruder Theory" become intruder fact in the JonBenet Ramsey case? According to Boulder District Attorney Mary Lacy, that time has come, based on a recent DNA examination of "long johns" or leggings that the murdered 6-year-old was wearing at the time her body was found.

Rev. Janeck hailed for a life of accomplishments Thu, 10 Jul 2008 03:05:00 -0000
The Rev. Thomas More Janeck's official biography glitters with accomplishment: one-time head of the Capuchin Order of Friars; honored by Pope John Paul II for his work with migrant workers in Colorado; college president; a priest for 62 years.

In fiscal squeeze, RTD studies fare hike, service cuts Wed, 09 Jul 2008 00:51:00 -0000
RTD is weighing a fare increase, cuts in bus and light-rail service or a combination of both as it faces the three-sided economic squeeze of skyrocketing fuel costs, declining sales taxes and increasing ridership.

Invesco Field's neighbors leery of Obama crowd Thu, 10 Jul 2008 01:21:00 -0000
Barack Obama is hoping for a touchdown at Invesco Field when he gives his speech accepting the Democratic Party's nomination, but people living near the stadium are seeing yellow penalty flags flying.

Pineapples not banned in Denver, host panel says Thu, 10 Jul 2008 03:00:00 -0000
The Denver 2008 Host Committee called its alleged ban on pineapples a "frivolous food fight" and "misinformation" circulated in the media.

July 10, 1908 Thu, 10 Jul 2008 02:48:00 -0000
Front Page July 10, 1908: Rocky Mountain News writer Damon Runyon interviews William Jennings Bryan, the likely choice for the Democratic Party’s presidential candidate.

Unaffiliated voters pass GOP Wed, 09 Jul 2008 01:35:00 -0000
Unaffiliated voters lead Republicans by 1,546, while Democrats remain Colorado's third-largest voting bloc.

Early voting locations Wed, 09 Jul 2008 01:04:00 -0000
Denver voters will be able to choose from 13 centers to cast their ballots a week before the Aug. 12 primary election.

Michael Dimond, 67, a marketing 'genius' Wed, 09 Jul 2008 03:05:00 -0000
No one can be The King, but Michael J. Dimond was a rock star to everyone he met.

John Templeton, prize founder, 95 Wed, 09 Jul 2008 03:05:00 -0000
John Templeton, an investor and mutual fund pioneer who dedicated much of his fortune to reconciling religion and science, has died. He was 95.

PARKER: Josh Blue goes conventional Wed, 09 Jul 2008 03:23:00 -0000
Denver's famous stand-up comic Josh Blue is relieved that his last name isn't Red.

JOHNSON: Bum's rush stirs free-speech issue Wed, 09 Jul 2008 03:23:00 -0000
Are we getting the picture yet? Still, no?

Drive-by victim, 8, goes home Tue, 08 Jul 2008 23:54:00 -0000
Drive-by victim, 8, goes home

Colorado voters an independent lot Wed, 09 Jul 2008 07:20:09 -0700

Unaffiliated voters in Colorado can haul out those big foam fingers:

They're Number One!

Republicans and Democrats trail unaffiliated voters in registration for the first time in almost two decades, reports Lynn Bartels.

"Independent-minded voters have been moving up everywhere in the West, but Colorado clearly is the cutting edge," said Denver pollster Floyd Ciruli. "We have a long history of registering independents."

Casinos: let's bet big Wed, 09 Jul 2008 06:53:15 -0700

Colorado's casinos are enthusiastic about giving you the opportunity to lose more money at the tables.

Raise the bet limit to $100. Let casinos offer craps and roulette. Extend casino hours.

Hey, we've got to pay for gas somehow.

Initiative 121, which needs 76,000 more signatures to get on the ballot, has attracted $3.1 million in support from Colorado's gaming houses, reports Tillie Fong.

Outmoded Transportation Wed, 09 Jul 2008 00:01:00 -0700

Webroot founder missing Thu, 10 Jul 2008 03:05:00 -0000
The founder of Webroot, a multimillion-dollar, Boulder-based software company, has been missing in Hawaii for more than a week, and his family fears for his life.

Depositions of former Qwest execs delayed Thu, 10 Jul 2008 03:05:00 -0000
A defense attorney Wednesday described the Securities and Exchange Commission's civil fraud case against five former Qwest executives as in a "syrupy morass."

New iPhone cheaper, faster, but it has some drawbacks Thu, 10 Jul 2008 01:57:00 -0000
Apple Inc.'s iPhone has been the world's most influential smart phone since its debut a year ago, widely hailed for its beauty and functionality. It was a true handheld computer that raised the bar for all its competitors. But that first iPhone had two big drawbacks: It was expensive, and it couldn't access the fastest cellular-phone networks.

iDeclare! New iPhone going on sale Thu, 10 Jul 2008 00:59:00 -0000
Apple Inc. will start selling its new iPhone at 8 a.m. Friday nationwide and plans to activate U.S. customer accounts with AT&T Inc. within 15 minutes.

Market rebounds on decline of oil Wed, 09 Jul 2008 03:05:00 -0000
Wall Street finished sharply higher Tuesday as oil prices dropped for the second straight day and investors were encouraged by the possibility of more help for the ailing financial system.

Fed to issue rules aimed at protecting home buyers Wed, 09 Jul 2008 03:05:00 -0000
The Federal Reserve will issue new rules next week directed at protecting future home buyers from dubious lending practices, its most sweeping response to a housing crisis that has propelled foreclosures to record highs.

Aviation workers face tough times Wed, 09 Jul 2008 03:05:00 -0000
Pilot Kent Katnik coasted to a soft landing after United Airlines cut his position in the wake of the 2001 terrorist attacks, finding steady work flying corporate jets before eventually landing a job at Frontier Airlines.

ExpressJet to end service in Springs Wed, 09 Jul 2008 18:53:00 -0000
ExpressJet Airlines will eliminate its Colorado Springs flights as part of a bigger move to discontinue its branded service nationwide.

Revised deal with First Data helps Frontier's liquidity Thu, 10 Jul 2008 03:05:00 -0000
Frontier Airlines will boost its cash reserves by an undisclosed amount through an amended agreement with its credit-card processor, giving the carrier more breathing room as it navigates through Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

Northwest to cut 2,500 jobs, impose luggage, other fees Thu, 10 Jul 2008 03:05:00 -0000
Northwest Airlines Corp. said Wednesday it will cut 2,500 jobs because of high oil prices and will soon begin charging $15 to check luggage and up to $100 to redeem a frequent-flier award ticket.

Court permits Frontier to delay jet delivery Tue, 08 Jul 2008 22:47:00 -0000
A U.S. bankruptcy court has given Frontier Airlines the go-ahead to delay the delivery of seven jets as part of a revised agreement with Airbus.

LandAmerica chief cuts jobs, to close offices Wed, 09 Jul 2008 03:05:00 -0000
LandAmerica Financial Group Inc. Chief Executive Officer Theodore Chandler said he eliminated jobs in May and June and plans to close offices around the country amid sluggish title insurance sales.

Four questions for Sister Lillian Murphy Wed, 09 Jul 2008 01:18:00 -0000
Sister Lillian Murphy is the CEO of Denver-based Mercy Housing, one of the nation's largest affordable housing developers, owners and managers.

DIA replacing carpet before DNC Thu, 10 Jul 2008 03:05:00 -0000
To the decision-makers at Denver International Airport, it might have seemed a simple enough request. None of the 75,000 yards of carpet to be ripped up and replaced in the main terminal and two concourses this year could end up in a landfill.

Victoria's Secret, CU sign deal Thu, 10 Jul 2008 03:05:00 -0000
It's a licensing agreement that could get the University of Colorado some, ahem, exposure: The school has agreed to let lingerie empire Victoria's Secret use the Buffs' logo on everything from panties to letter jackets.

Ex-Broncos exec finds new game Thu, 10 Jul 2008 03:45:00 -0000
Paul Kirk, let go by the Denver Broncos in a March cost-cutting move along with other front-office employees, did not stay on the sidelines for long.

Right-to-work group gains in fundraising Wed, 09 Jul 2008 03:05:00 -0000
Proponents of a right-to-work ballot initiative raised more than twice as much money in recent weeks as their labor opponents but still trail significantly in the money race.

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