Tuesday, February 17, 2015

Enrollment tops HHS goal as consumers face tax penalties

At the main public library in downtown Washington, Anthony Cook, 33, who runs a startup dog-walking business, signed up for a health plan Friday through the D.C. exchange, less than 72 hours before the Feb. 15 open-enrollment deadline.

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ECHL Announces Fines, Suspensions

PRINCETON, N.J. - The ECHL on Tuesday announced the following fines and suspensions. Wheeling's Clark Seymour has been suspended for one game and fined an undisclosed as a result of his actions in ECHL Game #502, Wheeling at Toledo, on Feb. 14.

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Judge: Texas' gay marriage ban unconstitutional

A Travis County judge ruled Tuesday that Texas' ban on same-sex marriage is unconstitutional, according to KVUE's partners at the Austin American-Statesman.

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Developer pulls Takoma Junction bid

Council planned to meet with remaining three bidders in closed session Tuesday

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All Eyes On Potential Weekend Storm As Colorado Snowpack Continues To Drop

As of Feb. 17 the state is sitting at 79 percent of the median which is down two percent in less than week.

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THINKING ABOUT HEALTH

Imagine a world where you could shop for medical procedures the way you shop for computers. Most likely, price is near the top of your list when you’re looking for a new computer. Not so when the “product” is a hip replacement or an MRI. Generally, what the procedure costs is largely irrelevant.

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New Mexico banks get new CEO

First National Bank of Santa Fe, part of El Paso-based Strategic Growth Banccorp, has named a veteran commercial and corporate banker as its new president and chief executive officer.

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Developer pulls Takoma Junction bid -- Gazette.Net

And now there are three. Washington, D.C.-based Community Three Development has pulled its proposal to redevelop some city-owned land around the intersection of Carroll and Ethan Allen avenues.

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Can the San Jose Earthquakes do better in 2015?

With their new stadium opening soon, the San Jose Earthquakes have an opportunity to make the 2015 MLS season count. Read More

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Immigrants disappointed but not deterred by judge's ruling

(AP Photo/Houston Chronicle, Melissa Phillip). Ruben Casillas, right, and others show their support during an event on DACA and DAPA Immigration Relief at the Houston International Trade Center, Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2015, in Houston. The White House promi...

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Former ETX hospital employee sentenced for HIPAA violations

A former employee of an East Texas hospital has been sentenced to federal prison for criminal HIPAA violations in the Eastern District of Texas

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Entrepreneurs start 10-day race to solve 10 big health problems

Moderator Mike Biselli, of STRIDE, introduces a wicked problem presenter as the 10.10.10 conference kicks off Monday at the McNichols Building in Denver. Ten CEO-entrepreneurs were selected to participate.

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Suspect named in Feb. 3 shooting outside Longview service station

Police have named a suspect in a shooting February 3 outside a Longview gas station.

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Ex-juror denies contempt charge in Blagg case

A local woman will answer in April why she shouldn’t be held in contempt of court for essentially forcing a retrial in one of western Colorado’s most notorious murder cases.

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Immigrants disappointed but not deterred by judge's ruling

Immigrants expressed disappointment Tuesday after a federal judge put a hold on President Barack Obama's plan to protect more than 4 million people living illegally in the U.S. from deportation. But many said they...

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Developer pulls Takoma Junction bid -- Gazette.Net

And now there are three. Washington, D.C.-based Community Three Development has pulled its proposal to redevelop some city-owned land around the intersection of Carroll and Ethan Allen avenues.

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Body found after man in crash says he killed wife

CARBONDALE, Colo. (AP) — Police in western Colorado are investigating a possible slaying after a man injured in a crash told emergency workers that he had just killed his wife.

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Public Health Services and Systems Research Explored in Latest Issue of the American Journal of Public Health

New research, editorials and commentaries featured in the themed supplement focused on public health services and systems research.

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New Mexico banks get new CEO

First National Bank of Santa Fe, part of El Paso-based Strategic Growth Banccorp, has named a veteran commercial and corporate banker as its new president and chief executive officer.

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Outskirts Press Reveals Top 10 Best Selling Books in Self-Publishing from January 2015

Outskirts Press, the fastest-growing full-service self-publishing and book marketing company today announced its top ten titles from January. (PRWeb February 17, 2015) Read the full story at http://ift.tt/1A3HNVk

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Driver caught blowing own horn

A man has been caught by police playing a trumpet as he drove as the Westgate Bridge.

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Immigrants disappointed but not deterred by judge's ruling

Immigrants expressed disappointment Tuesday after a federal judge put a hold on President Barack Obama's plan to protect more than 4 million people living illegally in the U.S. from deportation. But many said they...

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AP National News Video

(AP Photo/Houston Chronicle, Melissa Phillip). Ruben Casillas, right, and others show their support during an event on DACA and DAPA Immigration Relief at the Houston International Trade Center, Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2015, in Houston. The White House promi...

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A definitive (and highly subjective) 2014 bobblehead ranking: NL edition

MLB teams give away a lot of bobbleheads each year. As FOX Sports resident bobblehead enthusiast, Rob Neyer ranks each team's giveaways. Here's the National League rankings.

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Immigrants Disappointed but Not Deterred by Judge's Ruling

Immigrants disappointed but not deterred by judge's decision to block Obama program

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Franklin Street Properties Corp. Announces Fourth Quarter and Year End 2014 Results

Man Killed While Trying To Stop Woman From Driving Drunk

A southern Colorado woman is accused of killing the man who tried to stop her from driving drunk Sunday night.

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For Sale: A Gun Shirt So Realistic That It Comes With A Warning

CBS News – A Colorado business owner says he’s making a statement on gun rights with some controversial new apparel that’s being seen across the world, CBS Denver reports. Inside Nitelife Billiards in Grand Junction is something owner Paul Liebe calls a great conversation starter. “Freedom of speech, it’s your right, and it just has […]

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Man sought in killing of Taos woman found in shallow grave

Authorities in northern New Mexico say a 50-year-old man is wanted in the killing of a woman last summer.

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Jason Giambi announces retirement

First baseman Jason Giambi announced on Monday that he is retiring. read more

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Alon USA To Participate In The Credit Suisse Annual Energy Summit

DALLAS, Feb. 17, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Alon USA Energy, Inc. (NYSE: ALJ) today announced that its management will be participating in the Credit Suisse Annual Energy Summit being held in Vail, Colorado ...

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Texas lawmakers promise to pass sex trafficking legislation

AUSTIN (KVUE) – More than 10,000 Texas children run away each year, and within 48 hours, one out of three will already be lured into the sex trade, according to Children At Risk.

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EXCLUSIVE: Constable talks about night he was shot in head

Sitting on the family couch in his home, Smith County Precinct 4 Constable John Smith and his wife Liz answered some tough questions surrounding a shooting that nearly cost him his life 10 days ago.

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Health Care Registration Deadline Extended for Some

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has extend the deadline for anyone who recently started but did not complete registration on the federally-administered health care marketplace.

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AeroGrow Reports Results for the Third Quarter Ended December 31, 2014

AeroGrow International, Inc.

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Hi-Crush Partners LP to Participate in the 2015 Credit Suisse Energy Summit

News Release Houston, Texas - February 17, 2015 - Hi-Crush Partners LP (NYSE: HCLP), or Hi-Crush, today announced that Robert Rasmus, Co-Chief Executive Officer and Laura Fulton, Chief Financial Officer, ...

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Franklin Street Properties Corp. Announces Fourth Quarter and Year End 2014 Results

Franklin Street Properties Corp. , a real estate investment trust , announced today Funds From Operations of $27.5 million or $0.27 per share for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2014; and FFO of $112.5 million or $1.12 per share for the full year ended December 31, 2014.

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Convenient Virtual Floorplan Tours Now Available on Canvas Neighborhood Website

Buyers interested in William Lyon Homes' Canvas townhome collection can now enjoy online virtual tours of the neighborhood's three floorplan designs. Those interested are encouraged to log on to www.LyonCanvas.com ...

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Infonetics: Virtualization an Emerging Trend in the Service Delivery Platform (SDP) Market

Propelled by API exposure platforms and enterprise and small- and medium-sized business services, the global market for service delivery platform software and services grew 13 percent in 2014, to just ...

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Cane Corso wins Best of Breed, advances at Westminster

Crom the Cane Corso won Best of Breed and will appear on television when the Westminster Dog Show airs live 8 to 11 p.m. tonight on USA Network.

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Parents, students decry 'white power' signs at game

DALLAS (WFAA)— The drama-filled game between Flower Mound High School and Plano East on Friday went into three overtimes.

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The Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary hosting 12th Annual Chili Bowl and Auction

TYLER (KYTX)- The Salvation Army Women's Auxiliary will hold its Twelfth Annual Chili Bowl and Auction on Tuesday, February 17 from 5:30-8 p.m., at Harvey Convention Center.

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Great US road trips: living the American dream

From Route 66 to the Blues Highway and the Great River Road, America offers some of the greatest driving in the world. Tim Jepson provides the ultimate guide

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Truck runs into Tyler Church

TYLER (KYTX)- A truck has ran into Pollard United Methodist Church.

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8-year old Dallas golfer among the world's best

DALLAS (WFAA SPORTS) — She showed up for our interview black-clad in her golfing attire.

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Fallen Sheriff’s Deputy Honored With Naming Of Highway

A portion of a state highway in Jefferson County is being named after a sheriff's deputy who was killed in a motorcycle crash last year.

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CU women's tennis team ranked No. 68

The University of Colorado women's tennis team entered the Intercollegiate Tennis Association rankings Tuesday for the first time this season at No.

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NEF Offers Colorado Schools Grants for STEM and Renovation Programs

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17, 2015 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- National Education Foundation (NEF), the national non-profit leader in assisting schools to obtain Federal funds for education by giving grants, will offer ...

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Austin Trainings offered to irrigation professionals

Expert: Winter is the time to prepare for spring, summer conservation measures Writer: Robert Burns, 903-834-6191, rd-burns@tamu.edu AUSTIN – Two trainings to help professional irrigators and water conservation staff save water will be conducted by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Feb. 24-25 at the Lower Colorado River Authority Dalchau Service Center, 3505 Montropolis Drive, […]

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Avs "focused on that next two" in late-season surge to make playoffs

After a home loss to the Rangers last week, the Avalanche publicly challenged itself to get 40 points in the season's remaining 27 games - hoping that a 95-point total would be enough to make the NHL playoffs.

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