Colorado Times: 01/09/15

Friday, January 9, 2015

Crash Injures 4, Closes U.S. 30 near Hansen

HANSEN | A crash Thursday evening near Hansen sent four people to the hospital, blocked U.S. 30 for more than four hours and knocked down a power line, according to police.

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Islamic Cleric Faces Sentencing In NY Terrorism Case

An Islamic cleric convicted of terrorism charges in plots to kidnap tourists in Yemen in 1998 and build a terrorist training camp in Oregon is scheduled to be sentenced.

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Aspen Mountain’s Lift 1A up for repair next week

Aspen Skiing Co. Vice President of Mountain Operations Rich Burkley said Thursday he couldn’t write a more bizarre script to the anticipated repair of Lift 1A on Aspen Mountain. Skico’s search for a gearbox for the broken chairlift turned up a replacement 130 miles away in Grand Junction. The strange part of the story is that it’s apparently a gearbox that Skico bought in the early 1970s in ...

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2015 Winter Universiade: CIS announces Canadian rosters in alpine skiing, snowboarding

OTTAWA (CIS) – Canadian Interuniversity Sport announced Friday the Canadian rosters in two snow sports for the 2015 Winter Universiade, set for February 3 to 14 in Granada, Spain.

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Accident Blocks Portion Of Highway 30 for Over Four Hours

Hansen, Idaho ( KMVT-TV / KSVT-TV ) - Multiple people were injured following a two vehicle pileup near the Hansen Bridge Thursday afternoon. Idaho State Police say that at about 5:56 pm, they investigated the crash on U.S. Highway 30 near milepost 226, near Hansen.

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2015 NFL Draft early entries tracker

The following players have indicated they will be early entries for the 2015 NFL Draft. Underclassmen have until January 15 to officially declare: Alabama S Landon Collins. Alabama WR Amari Cooper. Alabama RB T.J. Yeldon. Arizona State WR Jaelen Strong. Auburn WR Sammie Coates. California WR Chris Harper. Colorado State RB Dee Hart. Clemson P…

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Autograph Collection Launches New Historical Hotel in the Heart of Barcelona

Autograph Collection - Marriott International's exclusive portfolio of hotels recognised for celebrating individuality - is set to welcome a new historical, boutique property to its Collection. Hotel Cotton House Barcelona, located in a prime position on Barcelona's Gran Vía, is housed in an iconic 19th century building - formerly the headquarters of the Association of Cotton Manufacturers ...

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Glenallen Hill named Isotopes skipper

ALBUQUERQUE (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Isotopes first run under the banner of the Colorado Rockies will have a skipper that knows all about th…

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Three Ways to Make Winter at Work More Bearable

Consider a new desk lamp, and more

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Aspen Mountain’s Lift 1A up for repair next week

Aspen Skiing Co. Vice President of Mountain Operations Rich Burkley said Thursday he couldn’t write a more bizarre script to the anticipated repair of Lift 1A on Aspen Mountain.

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Authorities to give new details of inquiry into explosion near Colorado NAACP office

Authorities plan to discuss their investigation into an explosion near a Colorado chapter of the NAACP.

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Medbox Founder Votes to 'Lean-Out' Director and Officer Compensation

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"Selma" review: A triumph of relevant cinema rouses and resonates

**** Stars (out of four) | Civil rights drama. PG-13. 125 minutes. Vivid, nuanced and, yes, timely, director Ava DuVernay's civil rights-era drama "Selma" opens in 1964. Martin Luther King Jr. stands in front of a mirror frustrated by an ascot wife Coretta helps him with.

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Beef, pork products recalled over metal fragments

Frozen, ready-to-eat beef and pork packages may have dangerous pieces of metal inside

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Prosecutors decline to file charges on principal

Even though the Nye County District Attorney’s office declined to file domestic battery charges against Floyd Elementary Principal Von Sheppard, he still remains behind bars on a parole and probation hold out of Jefferson County, Colorado.

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Where to store excess oil? At sea

Trading firms are holding on to the commodity until prices rise

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Authorities to discuss inquiry into blast near NAACP office

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — Authorities plan to discuss their investigation into an explosion near a Colorado chapter of the NAACP.

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Authorities to discuss probe into blast near NAACP office

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) - Authorities are expected to discuss their investigation into a homemade explosive someone set off near the Colorado Springs chapter of the NAACP.

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Panic Mode!

A collapsing oil price and surging US Dollar were unable to bring gold, silver prices lower last month. This firm price action shows the underlying strength of precious metals as we end 2014 with huge physical demand continuing mostly out of Asia , Wall Street however ended 2014 still selling the main GLD-ETF down to 22.7M ounces.

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TODAY: Manhunt After Home Depot Shooting, France Standoffs, Bitten by Bedbugs

DENVER — Here are your 10 Things to Know for Friday, Jan. 9, 2015. 1. Man shot in road rage incident at Thornton Home Depot; manhunt for suspects underway A statewide manhunt was on for two men accused of shooting another man in the head outside the Home Depot store in Thornton. 2. Icy weather slogs […]

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Latest Forecast: Big Cool Down With Icy Conditions, Much Warmer Tomorrow

Watch out for icy conditions under the snow this morning, conditions are deceiving.

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Major Applewhite named UH offensive coordinator

Houston Football head coach Tom Herman named Major Applewhite his offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Thursday. Applewhite, who has 12 years of coaching experience including six as an offensi

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'Oligarchy': Some Ready to Ditch Bush, Clinton Dynasties

Some participants in a Colorado focus group said they're skeptical of Bush, Clinton candidacies.

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Jeb Bush's Last-Name Problem

If he runs for the White House, Jeb Bush's major problem will be his last name.

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Shots fired at apartment complex, 1 arrested

Colorado Springs police have arrested a man after a report of shots fired in the 300 block of Gahard Drive. The call was reported shortly after 10 p.m. Thursday. Investigators report that Quillian Riley Smith, 23, allegedly got into a fight with another man outside an apartment building. Officers say Smith left the area and returned with a gun, firing several shots. People were in the apartments ...

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Obama To Propose Two Free Years Of Community College

President Obama will announce a plan Friday for two free years community college, with the goal of making a college education more accessible.

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ECHL Today - January 9

- Fort Wayne's Drew Daniels is tied for second in the league in plus-minus at +23.

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KRDO weekend weather forecast

Freezing fog, freezing drizzle and light snow will fill in behind the cold front. These elements have left a layer of slick ice on roads and sidewalks. There's a slight possibility this freezing rain could turn into snow. Be sure to plan accordingly as you travel and commute today!

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The Rockies have “mild interest” in trading for Dan Haren. Dan Haren not too keen on it.

Dan Haren's 2015: Miami? Los Angeles? An insane asylum?

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Blues continue scoring surge, rout Sharks 7-2

GOOD SHOW: New York Rangers right wing Martin St. Louis, center, celebrates his goal scored against the Los Angeles Kings during the second period at Staples Center on Thursday.

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Arlberg, Austria, where apres ski was invented

Craig Tansley discovers the villages of Austria's Arlberg ski region set the benchmark for alpine atmosphere across the ski world.

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Lady Griz use familiar formula to top Wildcats

MISSOULA - Stop us if you've heard this before: Montana shot in the low 30s but defended and rebounded well enough to pull out another win. But when that formula has led to seven wins in eight games, why worry about the method?

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New generation brings trains back on track

Modern trains are not only reliable and convenient, but full of the promise of adventure.

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Community members, parents, lay out expectations for new Greeley-Evans School District 6 superintendent

This community forum was one of eight scheduled input forums as Greeley-Evans School District 6 conducts its search for its next superintendent.

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Men arrested in armored car heist back in Amarillo

Two men arrested in Colorado on suspicion of stealing at least $200,000 from an armored car found abandoned in an Amarillo shopping center last month have been returned to Potter County, jail records show. read more

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State board votes to give districts opt-out on tests

A divided Colorado State Board of Education voted Thursday to let school districts skip a portion of new state tests this spring, ignoring warnings the board lacked the authority and could invalidate the tests.

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CSU researchers combat respiratory illness in dairy workers

Dairy workers are at heightened risk of developing respiratory ailments because of particles inhaled on the job, and a group of Colorado State University researchers is using a federal grant of nearly $1 million to help find ways to protect their heath.

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Sterling Planning Commission rejects variance for rental residence

STERLING — One local business owner's idea to help with a housing shortage in Sterling was rejected by the Sterling Board of Adjustment Wednesday.

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Locals earn honors at Chadron State College

Chadron State College recently released its honor rolls for the 2014 fall semester.

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Medbox Founder Votes to 'Lean-Out' Director and Officer Compensation

Founder Announces Formation of "Board Advisory Committee" and Key Additions to Board

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Meat Recall: 48,0000 Pounds Of Beef And Pork Contaminated With Metal

A Los Angeles-area company is recalling more than 48,000 pounds of frozen beef and pork that may be contaminated with metal.

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COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Major Applewhite named Offensive Coordinator at Houston

HOUSTON – Houston Football head coach Tom Herman named Major Applewhite his offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Thursday. Applewhite, who has 12 years of coaching experience including six as

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Authorities to discuss probe into blast near NAACP office

Authorities are expected to discuss their investigation into a homemade explosive someone set off near the Colorado Springs chapter of the NAACP.

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Cristina Iaboni Joins Taylor Morrison as Chief Human Resources Officer

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Taylor Morrison Home Corporation (NYSE:TMHC), a leading homebuilder and developer in North America, today announced that Cristina “Cris” Iaboni has joined the Company as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), reporting directly to Sheryl Palmer, Chief Executive Officer. In her new role, Ms. Iaboni will oversee the human resources function for the organization ...

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