Colorado Times: 02/07/15

Saturday, February 7, 2015

Text to 911 Now Available

The Grand Junction Regional Communication Center has a new way to reach 911.

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Kulak Receives Call-Up to Adirondack

WINDSOR, Colo. - The Colorado Eagles, proud affiliate of the NHL's Calgary Flames and Adirondack Flames of the AHL, announced Saturday that defenseman Brett Kulak has been called-up to the AHL by Adirondack.

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Alphine Skiing: Surprise package Kueng wins downhill

Switzerland's Patrick Kueng produced a blistering run to seal a surprise victory in the men's blue riband downhill, his first ever medal at the alpine ski world championships.

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CU-Boulder events seeks to spur Latino students to next level

A record-setting 280 Latino Boulder Valley High School students gathered at the University of Colorado Friday to participate in the 14th annual BVSD Latino Youth Leadership Conference.

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Report: Buffalo Bills to sign Richie Incognito

(USA TODAY SPORTS)- If new Bills coach Rex Ryan truly wants to "build a bully" in Buffalo, as he notably stated in his introductory news conference a few weeks ago, he knew where to look to start that process.

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Live blog: Rebels in Fort Collins hunting for fourth straight victory

When the game starts today at 1 p.m. Las Vegas time on CBS Sports Network, things are going to look a little … off. Once a year Colorado State, whose colors are green and gold, wears throwback orange jerseys, and today is that day.

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Alpine skiing - Kueng wins men's world downhill title

- Switzerland's Patrick Kueng claimed his first world title Saturday by winning the men's downhill at Beaver Creek, denying runner-up Travis Ganong a victory in front of his home crowd.

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Surprise package Kueng wins downhill

1 dead, 6 soldiers hurt in rollover accident at Fort Carson

FORT CARSON, Colo. (AP) — One Fort Carson soldier has been killed and six others injured in a rollover accident at a Fort Carson training area.

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Surprise package Kueng wins downhill

Vermont Delegation Heads To Colorado For Pot Fact-Finding

Senior Vermont law enforcement officials and others are planning a fact-finding trip to Colorado next week to look at that state's experience with marijuana legalization.

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Michael Bloomberg In Aspen, Slams Colorado’s Decision On Legal Pot

Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg has sharply criticized Colorado's decision to legalize marijuana and called it a terrible idea.

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Alpine skiing - Kueng wins men's world downhill title

- Switzerland's Patrick Kueng claimed his first world title Saturday by winning the men's downhill at Beaver Creek.

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Watch: Divers retrieve more AirAsia bodies, raising total to 100

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesian divers have recovered several more bodies from December's AirAsia crash, including one from the jet's cockpit, bringing the total number of victims retrieved to 100, an official said Saturday.

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Reds sign Badenhop, Gregg to bolster bullpen

The Reds added to their bullpen mix on Saturday, signing right-hander Burke Badenhop to a one-year Major League contract and agreeing with veteran Kevin Gregg on a Minor League deal, the club announced.

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Legislation Would Force Some Texas Parents To Vaccinate Their Children

NORTH TEXAS (CBSDFW.COM) – Is it a public safety threat or personal Choice? Newly proposed legislation may force more Texas parents to vaccinate their children.

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Lindsey Vonn Tries To Regroup After Downhill At Worlds

Two races, one medal for Lindsey Vonn. Not gold, either, but bronze. This wasn't exactly the start the skier from nearby Vail was hoping for at the world championships in front of a home crowd.

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Colorado rejects right-to-die legislation

DENVER (AP) — Colorado lawmakers rejected a proposal to give dying patients the option to seek doctors' help ending their lives, concluding a long day of emotional testimony from more than 100 people.

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USA vs. Panama Soccer 2015: TV Channel, Live Stream Info And Rosters For Friendly

It may just be another friendly, but after three straight defeats and five matches without a win, Jürgen Klinsmann could really do with a victory when his U.S. men’s national team takes on Panama in Carson, Calif. on Sunday.

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Kueng wins men's world downhill title

Switzerland's Patrick Kueng claimed his first world title Saturday by winning the men's downhill at Beaver Creek.

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1 killed, 6 injured at Colorado military base

(CNN) — A late night training accident turned deadly, with one Fort Carson soldier dying and six others suffering injuries in a vehicle rollover accident on the Colorado base, the U.S. military said Saturday. The accident — which is still under investigation — happened around 10 p.m. Friday (midnight ET), according to a military statement. […]

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Surprise package Kueng wins downhill

Switzerland's Patrick Kueng produced a blistering run to seal a surprise victory in the men's blue riband downhill on Saturday, his first ever medal at the alpine ski world championships. The 31-year-old Kueng, whose maiden World Cup win came in the Super-G at Beaver Creek in 2013, clocked a winning time of one minute, 43.18 seconds down the sun-splashed Birds of Prey course, according to ...

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Alpine skiing-Surprise package Kueng wins downhill

* Kueng leads Swiss 1-3 on podium * Downhill favourite Jansrud finishes well back (Adds detail) BEAVER CREEK, Colorado, Feb 7 (Reuters) - Switzerland's Patrick Kueng produced a blistering run to seal a surprise victory in the men's blue riband downhill on Saturday, his first ever medal at the alpine ski world championships. The 31-year-old Kueng, whose maiden World Cup win came in the Super-G at ...

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Alpine skiing-Swiss Kueng wins men's downhill

BEAVER CREEK, Colorado, Feb 7 (Reuters) - Switzerland's Patrick Kueng produced a blistering run to seal a surprise victory in the men's blue riband downhill on Saturday, his first ever medal at the alpine ski world championships. The 31-year-old Kueng, whose maiden World Cup win came in the Super-G at Beaver Creek in 2013, clocked a winning time of one minute, 43.18 seconds down the sun-splashed ...

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Swiss Kueng wins men's downhill

BEAVER CREEK, Colorado (Reuters) - Switzerland's Patrick Kueng produced a blistering run to seal a surprise victory in the men's blue riband downhill on Saturday, his first ever medal at the alpine ski world championships. The 31-year-old Kueng, whose maiden World Cup win came in the Super-G at Beaver Creek in 2013, clocked a winning time of one minute, 43.18 seconds down the sun-splashed Birds ...

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Alpine skiing-Swiss Kueng wins men's downhill

Social Summit: Bluebird day brings out skiers, riders for warm-weather fun

Dan Marshall, of Estes Park, cruises down the mountain at Copper on Friday, Feb. 6.

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Winter recreation business increasing with new snows

Dale Kirkley breathed a sigh of relief when an unseasonably warm and dry January gave way to a February storm last week.

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Feds find no link between pot use and car crashes

Drunk driving exponentially more dangerous, according to study.

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M. Basketball. USC To Play At Stanford Sunday

The USC Trojans (9-13, 1-9) will play the Stanford Cardinal (15-7, 6-4) at Maples Pavilion in Palo Alto, Calif. on Feb. 8 at 5:30 p.m. The game will air on ESPNU and ESPNLA 710. USC has lost nine of its last 10 games, including a season-high seven straight. Four of the seven losses in the streak have been by four points or less.

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James Canyon Drive reopening to cyclists and vehicles on Sundays

James Canyon Drive will reopen to all cyclists and vehicles on Sundays, Boulder County officials announced in a Friday Facebook posting.

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Reds sign Badenhop, Gregg to bolster bullpen

Soldier killed, 6 hurt in training accident on U.S. Army base

A late night training accident turned deadly, with one Fort Carson soldier dying and six others suffering injuries in a vehicle rollover accident on the Colorado base, the U.S. military said Saturday. Promote to Mobile 0 read more

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Colorado rejects right-to-die legislation

Colorado lawmakers rejected a proposal to give dying patients the option to seek doctors' help ending their lives, concluding a long day of emotional testimony from more than 100 people.

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Roughly 46,000 bagel packages recalled

About 46,000 packages have been recalled because they may contain peanuts or almonds that could set off a serious allergic reaction.

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San Antonio Zoo celebrates bears' 10th birthday

SAN ANTONIO (KENS 5)- The San Antonio Zoo celebrated 10 years with two American black bears Friday.

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Harper Lee's second novel book cover has been released

(USA TODAY)- On the publishing news scale, Harper Lee's upcoming book, Go Set a Watchman, qualifies for Harry Potter-level hullabaloo.

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Colorado Rejects Right-To-Die Legislation

Colorado lawmakers rejected a proposal to let terminally ill patients choose when they die with the help of doctor-prescribed medications.

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Local resistance to burgeoning Colorado pot scene on rise

A group of neighborhood residents and civic leaders say a recreational pot shop at Colfax and Wolff Street will only detract from their efforts to rejuvenate and improve this faded urban corridor on Denver's west side. And they are fighting back.

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Florida woman gives birth to 14.1-pound baby boy

A Florida woman didn't expect to give birth to one of the largest babies born in the state.

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Florida man believed dead after setting building on fire

A 39-year-old southwest Florida man is dead after killing himself and wounding a paramedic.

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Soldier killed, 6 hurt in training accident on U.S. Army base

Roughly 46,000 bagel packages recalled

About 46,000 packages have been recalled because they may contain peanuts or almonds that could set off a serious allergic reaction.

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Texas stops taking 10 fingerprints for driver's licenses

AUSTIN (AP) — Under pressure from state lawmakers, the Texas Department of Public Safety will stop collecting electronic images of an applicant's 10 fingerprints before issuing a driver's license.

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Drug charge against Cowboys RB Joseph Randle dropped

(AP)- Dallas Cowboys running back Joseph Randle is facing claims of domestic abuse from his ex-girlfriend after police in his Kansas hometown say they are investigating whether there is "more to" his recent arrest at a hotel than a drug charge that has been dropped.

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Michael Bloomberg slams Colorado’s decision on legal pot

ASPEN, Colo. (AP) — Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg has sharply criticized Colorado’s decision to legalize marijuana and called it a terrible idea. Bloomberg said at a meeting at the Aspen Institute on Friday that marijuana is hurting the developing minds of children. He admitted to smoking a joint in the 1960s, but […]

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