Colorado Times: 02/14/15

Saturday, February 14, 2015

Hood Co. wife shot to death by husband while on 911 call

It was in a few frantic moments Thursday night that a couple, seen smiling in photos on Facebook, went from husband and wife to suspect and victim.

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Air Force holds off UNLV 76-75

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) -- Marek Olesinski scored 19 points, Zach Kocur had 18, making five of his six 3-pointers in the second half, and Air Force held off UNLV 76-75 on Saturday.

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Fantasy sports:

Oh, the glory of turning from catchers to first basemen as part of a fantasy baseball season preview. Last week, I trudged my way through backstops in a fruitless treasure hunt, hoping to find someone who can do anything, I now move 90 feet down the line and meet a collection of many players who can do many things.

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Stars Lose 3 Players To Injury, Beat Panthers 2-0

DALLAS (AP) — Kari Lehtonen was in no mood to celebrate his fourth shutout of the season Friday night. He made 37 saves as Dallas won 2-0 against the Florida Panthers. But the Stars lost […]

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Lawmakers set meeting on law enforcement-community relations

Three state lawmakers have invited Boulder County residents to a roundtable discussion next Saturday afternoon about "rebuilding trust" between law enforcement agencies and the community.

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Foothills United Way pushes 211 service to Boulder, Broomfield counties

For more than 10 years, Lafayette-based Foothills United Way has referred Boulder County residents to community assistance services through the nonprofit's national 2-1-1 Program. The three digit phone line is a catch-all for residents nationwide seeking financial assistance, family programming and basic needs support in their area. The program has six call centers in Colorado serving about 97 ...

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Close encounter with distant Pluto getting under way

NASA's New Horizons spacecraft is closing in on Pluto and its five moons. Soon we will see what no one has ever seen before: Crisp, clear pictures of the tiny, icy world.

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US brigade of 4,000 soldiers headed to Kuwait

FORT CARSON, Colorado (AP) — More than 4,000 U.S. soldiers based at Fort Carson, Colorado, are heading to Kuwait, where they will take over as one of America's largest ground forces in the region after President Barack Obama asked Congress to authorize military action against Islamic State militants.

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Revenge porn to be illegal in England

John Hopton for redOrbit.com - Your Universe Online Posting revenge porn will become a specifically recognized crime in England and Wales, with the rest of the United Kingdom considering similar changes to the law. In recent years the issue of revenge porn has been taken much more seriously, and now people who post sexual images or videos online without the subject’s consent and with the intent ...

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Florida Panthers Recall D Shane O'Brien from San Antonio

SUNRISE, Fla. - Florida Panthers Executive Vice President and General Manager Dale Tallon announced today that the club has recalled D Shane O'Brien from San Antonio (AHL). In addition, the club announced today that D Willie Mitchell (retroactive to Feb. 3) and F Brandon Pirri (retroactive to Feb. 10) have been placed on injured reserve.

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US brigade of 4,000 soldiers headed to Kuwait

World Trade Center name rights were sold for $10

(USA TODAY)- What's the market value of the rights to the iconic name of the World Trade Center, site of the world-famed twin towers destroyed in the Sept. 11 terrorists attacks? Just $10, according to a deal the site's owner, the Port Authority of New York New Jersey, approved in 1986 with a private firm linked to one of the bi-state agency's top executives.

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Tyler Seguin to miss 3-to-6 weeks with a knee injury

There will be no Valentine’s Day fun for Tyler Seguin. The Stars forward will be out 3-to-6 weeks with a knee injury sustained by a brutally dirty hit by Florida’s Dmitry Kulikov on Friday night.

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Man Turned 41 The Day He Was Killed By Light Rail

New warning signs have been placed in the area where a man was killed by a light rail train in downtown Denver.

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Panthers recall defenseman Shane O'Brien from AHL team in San Antonio

In anticipation of a suspension to defenseman Dmitry Kulikov, the Florida Panthers have recalled defenseman Shane O'Brien from San Antonio (AHL), the team announced Saturday.

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140 whales die after getting stranded on New Zealand beach

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP)— About 140 pilot whales that stranded themselves on a remote stretch of New Zealand beach have died, but conservation workers and volunteers are hoping the remaining 60 or so will survive after they manage to get them refloated, an official said Saturday.

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Candidate on parole drops out of race for city council seat

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — A candidate in the race to replace a Colorado Springs city councilwoman targeted for a recall is withdrawing because he is on parole.

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Obama calls triple N.C. shooting "brutal and outrageous"

(CBS NEWS)- President Obama issued a statement calling the murders of three Muslim students in Chapel Hill, N.C., "brutal and outrageous."

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Ukraine fighting persists ahead of cease-fire deadline

(USA TODAY)- Fighting grew fiercer hours ahead of a cease-fire deadline in eastern Ukraine on Saturday, dimming hope for a halt in the violence.

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Hirscher aims to mine more gold in slalom

BEAVER CREEK, Colorado (Reuters) - The mighty Austrians have dominated the medal table at the alpine ski world championships and Marcel Hirscher is favored to add yet another gold as defending champion in the men's slalom on Sunday.

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Missoula 2015: How does your downtown grow?

The pieces have been coming together for months, and by the looks of it 2015 will be good to Missoula. A wave of downtown development is gaining momentum, promising to inject new life into the…

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Foothills United Way pushes 211 service to Boulder, Broomfield counties

For more than 10 years, Lafayette-based Foothills United Way has referred Boulder County residents to community assistance services through the nonprofit's national 2-1-1 Program.

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A look at governors who left office in disgrace

A look at governors who left office in disgrace Oregon Gov. John Kitzhaber announced his resignation on Friday amid mounting questions and investigations into his fiancée, who was accused of using her position as first lady to enrich herself and benefit private consulting clients. AP Wire Feb 14, 2015 (function(e,t){if(t._ym===void 0){t._ym="";var m=e.createElement("script");m.type="text ...

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Thousands March Across Canada Demanding Justice for Indigenous Women

On National Day of Action for Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women, protests take place across Canada and in U.S. A sign at the 10th Annual Strawberry Ceremony in Toronto.

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Vehicle stolen in Indiana from family of eight-year-old cancer patient on way to treatment

A family passing through Indiana on their way to get treatment for their daughter's cancer lost everything.The Griffin family of Pennsylvania was on their way to California for a cancer treatment for their eight year old girl when they pulled off of I-70 in Plainfield.

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Denver's Olympics that never were

The 2015 World Alpine Skiing Championships in Beaver Creek this week have brought back memories for Americans and especially Colorado residents of the time Denver handed back the 1976 Winter Olympics. The Games were originally awarded to Denver by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in 1970 but the Colorado voters overwhelmingly rejected the Games four years before the opening ceremonies ...

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NHL: 4 things to know for Saturday night

It’s Hockey Day in Canada from Cole Harbour, N.S., with a pair of evening matchups, featuring longtime rivals the Toronto Maple Leafs and Canadiens battling in Montreal and the Vancouver Canucks visiting Calgary, while the Winnipeg Jets try to cool the red-hot Red Wings in Detroit. The Calgary Flames will probably have more on their mind Saturday than Vancouver forward Shawn Matthias, who is ...

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Brigade headed to Kuwait one of largest US forces in region

FORT CARSON, Colorado (AP) " More than 4,000 soldiers from Fort Carson are heading to Kuwait, where they will become one of America's largest ground forces in the troubled region.The combat team is Fort Carson's heaviest fighting...

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Stars' Seguin put on IR, may miss 3-6 weeks

The Dallas Stars placed Tyler Seguin on injured reserve Saturday, less than 24 hours after the All-Star was injured on a hit that angered his coach and teammates.

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Family-owned Calif. ski resorts struggle from drought

By Scott Smith, AP With California entering its fourth drought year, even some big resorts with millions of dollars in modern snow-making equipment don’t have all their lifts running. The midsized and family-owned resorts struggling most had hoped to reopen for the Presidents Day holiday, traditionally the year’s biggest weekend for skiing. A recent winter […]

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Model proves Yellowstone bypass should work

BILLINGS – A miniaturized replica of a portion of the Yellowstone River flowed through a Colorado warehouse last year.

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Braves sign Young to contract

ATLANTA (AP) - Free agent outfielder Eric Young Jr. and the Atlanta Braves have reached agreement on a minor league deal. The Braves announced the contract Friday. It includes an invitation to spring training. The 29-year-old Young led the National League with 46 stolen bases in 2013 for Colorado and the New York Mets. He stole 30 last year with the Mets while batting .229 in 100 games.

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Brigade headed to Kuwait one of largest US forces in region

FORT CARSON, Colorado (AP) — More than 4,000 soldiers from Fort Carson are heading to Kuwait, where they will become one of America's largest ground forces in the troubled region.

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Hirscher aims to mine more gold in slalom

By Mark Lamport-Stokes BEAVER CREEK, Colorado (Reuters) - The mighty Austrians have dominated the medal table at the alpine ski world championships and Marcel Hirscher is favored to add yet another gold as defending champion in the men's slalom on Sunday. The three-times overall World Cup champion has already shown his liking for the plunging slopes at Beaver Creek Mountain where he will bid to ...

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Stars' Seguin put on IR, may miss 2-4 weeks

The Dallas Stars placed Tyler Seguin on injured reserve Saturday, less than 24 hours after the All-Star was injured on a hit that angered his coach and teammates.

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Hirscher aims to mine more gold in slalom

Game Day Capsule: Wichita at Allen

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Valentine's Day Matchup Between Thunder and Eagles

The Thunder look for their second-straight win over the Colorado Eagles tonight when the pair take to Stockton Arena ice at 7:30 p.m.

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Bubble Banter: Pitt’s win over UNC puts them into the bubble conversation

Who are the bubble winners and losers from Saturday's action.

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Waiting for the Conservative Jon Stewart

Soon after Jon Stewart arrived at The Daily Show in 1999, the world around him began to change. First, George W. Bush moved into the White House. Then came 9/11, and YouTube, and the advent of viral videos.

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Arkansas Passes Ban on Discrimination Bans

The new law will prevent local governments from enacting or enforcing LGBT-inclusive antidiscrimination measures. Legislators also advanced a 'license to discriminate' bill regarding business operators. read more

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Saturday one-liners

Beyond Sammy Watkins and Robert Woods, the Bills don’t have many accomplished pass catchers. New Dolphins TE Ryan Taylor caught a touchdown pass for the first reception of his career, from QB Aaron Rodgers in 2011. The Summer of Gronk has started early for the star Patriots tight end. Here are some Jets-related questions and answers.…

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Pinedale feels the pinch of weak natural gas prices

PINEDALE -- In the back left corner of The Cowboy Shop, past the cases of belt buckles and racks of leather vests, are shelves of flame-resistant Carhartt work pants and shirts. Steel-toed boo…

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Committee looks to improve Natrona County's gifted and talented program

Roan Burgess felt invisible before coming to Pineview Elementary School.

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Brigade headed to Kuwait one of largest US forces in region

FORT CARSON, Colo. (AP) — More than 4,000 Fort Carson soldiers are heading to Kuwait, where they will take over as one of America's largest ground forces in the region after President Barack Obama asked Congress to authorize military action against terrorists who are cutting a large swath across the Middle East.

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Alpine skiing: Shriffin in pole position for slalom gold

American Mikaela Shiffrin put herself in pole position to claim the final women's gold medal of the alpine ski world championships, taking a commanding lead after the first leg of the slalom on Saturday.

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Shriffin in pole position for slalom gold

BEAVER CREEK, Colorado (Reuters) - American Mikaela Shiffrin put herself in pole position to claim the final women's gold medal of the alpine ski world championships, taking a commanding lead after the first leg of the slalom on Saturday.

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BHSU men fall to Colorado Mines 70-54

SPEARFISH — Black Hills State University dropped a 70-54 Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference men’s basketball decision to Colorado School of Mines at the Young Center, Friday night.

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Yellow Jacket women conquer Colorado Mines 64-51

SPEARFISH — Logan Cowan scored 17 points and pulled down nine rebounds as Black Hills State University defeated Colorado School of Mines 64-51 in a Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference women’s basketbal

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