Colorado Times: 02/26/14

Wednesday, February 26, 2014

Delays continue in US 24 cone zone

Construction and an accident contributed to delays for drivers on westbound US 24 between Colorado Springs and Cascade Wednesday (2/26/14) evening. One commuter told us that Wednesday's cone zone traffic was the worst that he has seen since a project to divert flood waters from the Waldo Canyon Fire burn scar away from the highway began on February 18. The Colorado State Patrol said an accident ...

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Bozeman, MT | Continuous News and Weather

Today, the lawyer for a group calling themselves the Bridger Canyon Safety Coalition delivered the necessary signatures to the County Election Office to get a recall on the ballot.

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THE BUZZER BEATER: Weber State has been on both sides

Damian Lillard called it one of the highlights of his Weber State basketball career -- and he was watching from the bench with a broken foot. read more

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Photo: A law in the making

On Tuesday in Denver, the Senate Transportation Committee voted unanimously to approve House Bill 1021, the bill that would increase the fine imposed on drivers of commercial vehicles who violate a road closure or restriction on Independence Pass. The bill still needs to go through second and third readings on the Senate Floor, which could happen as soon as this week.

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UNO's Raubenheimer has no regret over injury

Zahn Raubenheimer wheeled his way around the UNO dressing room Tuesday, his left foot in a cast and his Maverick hockey career over.

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Dream of U.S. Oil Independence Slams Against Shale Costs

The path toward U.S. energy independence, made possible by a boom in shale oil, will be much harder than it seems.

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Albuquerque Mexican-American leader Casso dies

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Henry Casso, a longtime civil rights leader in New Mexico who worked his way out of an orphanage to become a noted educational scholar and a founder of the Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund, died Tuesday. He was 82.

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U.S. 36 Highway P3 Improvement Project in Colorado Moves Forward

State signs its first public-private highway partnership despite concerns.

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Construciton Week: Colo.'s U.S. 6 Closed for Bridge Demolitions; Big Auction Sets Online Record

Colorado’s U.S. 6 closed for bridge demolitions.

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Kathleen Johnston, Mike Ricci Named USA Triathlon Coaches Of The Year

Kathleen Johnston USA Triathlon Certified Coaches Kathleen Johnston and Mike Ricci have been named the 2013 USA Triathlon Coaches of the Year. The post Kathleen Johnston, Mike Ricci Named USA Triathlon Coaches Of The Year appeared first on Triathlete.com .

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India Becomes US’s Largest Defense Market – IHS Balance of Trade Study

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Rangers expect QB Wilson to work out during visit

Russell Wilson is getting on the diamond again.

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NFL-National Football League roundup

Feb 26 (The Sports Xchange) - Playing next year's Super Bowl in Glendale, Arizona is in jeopardy because of a bill in the state's legislature that would allow businesses to deny service to gay couples. Sports Illustrated's Don Banks reported Wednesday, citing a source close to the situation that the NFL began taking steps toward moving the game if the bill is passed. Tampa, Fla., finished as the ...

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Colorado soldier accused of avoiding flag salute

FORT CARSON, Colo. (AP) â Officials at Fort Carson in Colorado are investigating reports a soldier posted a photo on Instagram of herself deliberately avoiding saluting the flag. Base officials issued a statement Wednesday saying they are aware of a social media post allegedly made by Pfc. ...

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Colorado murder suspect arrested in Cedar Rapids

A woman accused of murdering a Colorado man turned herself in to Cedar Rapids Police Wednesday.

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Lawmakers want out-of-state prisoners brought home

BOISE -- Several lawmakers are pushing for change when it comes to Idaho's prisoners housed out of state. Currently, 234 inmates are held at a Corrections Corporation of America facility in Colorado. But, despite overcrowding here in Idaho, several lawmakers are asking to end that relationship and bring the inmates back to Idaho. Two legislators, Rep. John Gannon and Rep. Matt Erpelding, just ...

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Seahawks' Wilson expected in uniform on Rangers camp visit

Go to TSN.ca for details. #TSN

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Specialists detail Daniel's 'dark world' for defense

Two expert witnesses for the defense laid out a disturbing psychological profile of Brandon Daniel Wednesday, citing an isolated childhood and traumatic brain injury as causes for the 26-year-old's lifelong depression. On Friday, Daniel was found guilty of capital murder in the April 2012 shooting death of APD officer Jaime Padron.

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MLB criticizes Arizona rights bill

NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball has issued a statement criticizing legislation in Arizona that if enacted would add protections for people who assert their religious beliefs in refusing service to gays.

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Rangers expect QB Wilson to work out during visit

Russell Wilson is getting on the diamond again.

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Experienced Homebuilder Brings Affordable Luxury to Albuquerque Market

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -- Prospective homebuyers in the Albuquerque area have a new option for affordable new homes in the desirable city of Rio Rancho, as LGI Homes unveils its first community in New Mexico....

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NFL roundup: NFL explores moving Super Bowl from Arizona

Next year's Super Bowl in Glendale is in jeopardy because of a bill in the Arizona legislature that would allow businesses to deny service to gay couples. Sports Illustrated's Don Banks reported Wednesday, citing a source close to the situation that the NFL began taking steps toward moving the game if the bill is passed. Tampa, Fla., finished as the runner-up in October 2011, when Glendale and ...

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Mirtle: Leafs have plenty of trade deadline decisions to make

If any Leafs are moved at the trade deadline, it will most likely come from a group of six Toronto players, writes James Mirtle

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Sky high insurance rates

Garfield County facing high premiums

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Make Him Desire You Review Reveals How to Get Inside Men’s Minds

Daily Gossip publishes a complex review to the popular Make Him Desire You program, which promises to help all women understand men and conquer the guy of their dreams. (PRWeb February 26, 2014) Read the full story at http://ift.tt/1kalFkS

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Avalanche deaths spike as storms bring snow, risks

SEATTLE (AP) — Skiers and snowboarders rejoiced when a series of storms dumped several feet of snow in the mountains across the West, after what had been a disappointing start for those seeking fresh powder in the backcountry.

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Russell Wilson will participate in Rangers workouts on Monday in Arizona

Russell Wilson will be doing more than speaking to Texas Rangers' players on Monday in Surprise, Arizona.

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Medical Marijuana: Boon to Sick Or Door to Unrestricted Use?

WINTER HAVEN | A proposed state constitutional amendment to allow the use of medical marijuana is either a much-needed measure for ailing Floridians or a devious trick intended to open the door to the unrestricted smoking of pot in Florida.

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MLB criticizes Arizona rights bill

NEW YORK (AP) - Major League Baseball has issued a statement criticizing legislation in Arizona that if enacted would add protections for people who assert their religious beliefs in refusing service to gays. Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer faces a Saturday deadline to sign or veto Senate Bill 1062. ...

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Gardner ‘Game Changer’ for GOP in Colorado Senate Race

In a move that improves Republicans’ shot at winning a Senate majority, Rep. Cory Gardner (R., Colo.) has decided to run against Democratic Sen. Mark Udall.

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Browner to file suit; hopes to overturn NFL suspension

Seattle Seahawks cornerback Brandon Browner hopes to see his suspension overturned in federal court. / Steven Bisig, USA TODAY Sports The agent for Seattle Seahawks cornerback Brandon Browner will file a lawsuit against the NFL next week in federal court in Colorado in hopes of having his client's suspension overturned before free agency begins.

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Sheep Airlifted Off Island

It only comes but once a year, and it's quite a sight to see.

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Letter puts Denver 4/20 marijuana rally permit at issue

Organizers want to make this year's Denver 4/20 marijuana rally into a larger-than-ever festival celebrating the first legal pot sales anywhere in the world.

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Denver-area sports stars wait tables for Make-A-Wish

Anyone happen to see Denver Broncos Mitch Unrein and Ben Garland waiting tables at the Hyatt Regency Convention Center last week?

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Continental Resources profit drops 40 pct

Continental Resources Inc, which drills for oil in North Dakota, Oklahoma and Colorado, said on Wednesday its quarterly profit fell 40 percent as costs rose. For the fourth quarter, the company posted ...

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Cochon 555 pork festival and cookoff comes to Denver on March 9

Sooooooey! Cochon 555, the traveling tribute to all things pork, will arrive in Denver on March 9 for a cooking contest featuring local chefs and general pigging out by lucky guests.

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Japan is now Epic

BROOMFIELD — Vail Resorts announced on Wednesday a partnership with one of the snowiest and most celebrated powder skiing resorts in the world — Niseko, Japan. The partnership represents the first Asian partner for the company.

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Police search for driver in car-vs-motorcycle, hit-and-run crash

DENVER — A motorcyclist was seriously injured earlier in February after a hit-and-run accident with a SUV. At a little...

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Akropolis Greek restaurant opens in Midtown Fort Collins

Akropolis Greek restaurant opened Wednesday at 4235 S. College Ave., in Midtown Fort Collins.

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Volunteer hockey coach sentenced for making child pornography

A volunteer hockey coach from Peterborough has been sentenced for secretly recording child pornography.

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Gardner to challenge Udall for U.S. Senate seat

Republican party officials in Colorado confirmed to 9NEWS on Wednesday that Rep. Cory Gardner, R-Colo., is entering the race for U.S. Senate, hoping to oust Democratic incumbent Sen. Mark Udall.

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Mulberry Bridge replacement project delayed

Plans to replace the bridge that carries Mulberry Street in Fort Collins across the Poudre River have stalled again.

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Liberty Common's Ukasick: The laywer, the Ironman

First-year Liberty Common girls basketball coach Troy Ukasick finally got his shot as a head coach. He served as a JV coach at Windsor High School before taking the head coaching job at Liberty Common.

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Senate leaders consider solitary confinement reform for select prisoners

A solitary confinement cell at Alcatraz Island. Photo by Flickr user Chris Gray. Senate leaders held a hearing on reassessing solitary confinement in prisons for juvenile, pregnant and mentally ill patients on Tuesday. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) believes the thirty-year-old practice is a “human rights issue we can’t ignore.” Durbin claimed 35 percent of juveniles in custody report being held for ...

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Woman Arrested in Cedar Rapids in Connection with Colorado Murder

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa - A woman turned herself in to Cedar Rapids police Wednesday morning in connection with the murder of a Colorado man. A Wednesday afternoon release from the Colorado Springs police department said Bionca Rogers, 21, turned herself in to law enforcement early Wednesday morning.

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National Lacrosse League

Toronto 14, Minnesota 12

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BRIDGEPORT -- A new start in the AHL came just as Justin Mercier thought he was going back to the ECHL, crossing paths briefly with his wife. Joey Martin , meanwhile, gets his chance after leading the Bridgeport Sound Tigers ' ECHL affiliate in scoring all year.

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