Saturday, February 28, 2015

Dallas Roads Improves As Ice Begins To Melt

The streets and freeways in Dallas have been drivable throughout Saturday afternoon.

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Pipe burst displaces 8 families in Naples apartment complex

Eight families in Naples are out of a home after a major flood left heavy damage in their apartments. Many of those residents say it was all caused by the apartment complex's failure to deal with the issue.

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More Spring Breakers expected in SWFL this year

As of Saturday, Spring Break is back.That means big business for hotels, restaurants and shops. It also means stop-and-go traffic is on the way. The next several weeks mean a lot to Lee County's bottom line.

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PennDOT lifts speed limit restrictions in Mercer County

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation has lifted the speed limit restrictions on two major interstates in Mercer County. Interstates 80 and 79 had a decreased speed limit of 45 miles per hour during the latest barrage of winter weather.

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Double Trouble: Glenwood’s Gray, Peterson play big for Demons in league-title run

Glenwood Springs High School seniors Zack Peterson, left, and Will Gray have been key contributors for the school's boys basketball team this season. With both standing 6 feet, 6 inches tall, they're a big reason for the Demons' unbeaten run through the 4A Western Slope League.

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Truck crash at Vail Pass closed I-70 for hours

Emergency crews Wednesday spent several hours cleaning up an accident scene on westbound Interstate 70 about five miles west of the summit of Vail Pass. No one was injured in the crash, which involved the truck and two other vehicles. The highway was closed for several hours.

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Browns coach: Manziel in 'better place' than before program

INDIANAPOLIS — Browns coach Mike Pettine said Wednesday he believes quarterback Johnny Manziel is in a "better place" since entering a treatment program earlier this month.

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Rep. Bill Johnson visits students at shale academy in Salineville

SALINEVILLE, Ohio - Representative Bill Johnson spent time with students of the Utica Shale Academy at Southern Local High School on Monday. The students are participating in a tuition-free program that aims to prepare future workers in the oil and gas industry.

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Trial begins for girlfriend of man fatally shot by Warren police

Jury selection was scheduled to get underway on Monday for a woman linked to a deadly confrontation with a Warren police officer.

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Elm Road in Bazetta Township reopened after propane tanker crash

BAZETTA TWP., Ohio - Elm Road (State Route 5) in Bazetta Township has reopened after a car accident involving a propane tanker. Officers with the fire department say shortly before 7 a.m. a car slammed into a privately contracted tanker carrying propane.

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Indictment charges chef with stealing jewelry in Trumbull County

The Trumbull County Grand Jury has indicted a chef who is accused of stealing jewelry.

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Trucker begins sentence for I-80 traffic death of Hubbard man

Two and a half years after his truck struck and killed a Hubbard man on Interstate 80, a North Carolina man has started to serve a thirty day jail sentence.

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Ohio Secretary of State wants to cut fees to start businesses

Jon Husted said he's working with the general assembly to introduce a bill that would cut filing fees to start a new business in Ohio by 21-percent.

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Driver says icy hill caused crash through a garage in Farrell

A driver blames an icy road for an accident that sent an SUV through the wall of a brick garage.

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Valley veterinarians offer cold weather advice for pet owners

When temperatures reach extreme lows like the Valley is currently experiencing, it's not only important to take precautions for yourself, but also for your pets.

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Youngstown making improvements to waste water treatment plant

The city of Youngstown is making improvements to the waste water treatment plant to comply with EPA regulations.

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Monarch butterflies find milkweed supply dwindles

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A butterfly being considered for federal protection is emblematic of the plight that pollinating insects face in part because farmers, enticed ...

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Police: Lance Armstrong hit parked cars, blamed girlfriend

DENVER — Disgraced cyclist Lance Armstrong hit two parked cars after a night of partying in Aspen, Colorado, but agreed to let his longtime girlfriend take the blame to avoid national attention, police reports show.

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Winter weather: California awaits storm, snow in Southwest

Parts of the Southwest dealt with a second day of snow Saturday as Californians spent the day waiting for the start of a storm that was expected to bring much-needed rain for much of the state.

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Pony Express case conjures up excitement

Steve Hecox of Gothenburg is a bit of a history buff, especially history associated with the Old West and things that happened in this area. The family farm where he grew up had part of the Pony Express Trial cut through it.

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CU men's basketball: Buffs no match for No. 7 Wildcats

Frustration boiled over for Tad Boyle with 92 seconds to go in Colorado's 82-54 loss to Arizona on Thursday night when he argued a non-call that led officials to slap him with a technical foul.

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CU skiing: Thea Grosvold good as gold in comeback

Colorado Alpine skier Thea Grosvold hopes to qualify for the NCAA Championships in the slalom and giant slalom. (University of Colorado)

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New book documents ex-Sounder Zakuani's injury, recovery

Former Seattle Sounder Steve Zakuani released a book this week titled “500 Days” documenting his highs and lows recovering from a gruesome leg injury suffered during a game against Colorado in 2011.

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Winter's reach: Southwest gets snow, California awaits storm

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Parts of the Southwest dealt with a second day of snow Saturday as Californians spent the day waiting for the start of a storm that was expected to bring much-needed rain for much of the state.

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New St. Anthony North Health Campus opens in Westminster

WESTMINSTER — The word of the day was "beautiful" as thousands of people explored the new St. Anthony North Health Campus on Saturday. "It's beautiful; just lovely," said Carol Hicks, who lives nearby and was one of more than 4,000 people attending the grand opening.

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Winter weather: California awaits storm, snow in Southwest

This photo provided by the Grand Prairie Police Department shows a school bus that overturned in a single-vehicle accident on Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2015, in Grand Prairie, Texas. A student and two adults were slightly hurt when the minibus overturned on a snowy, icy North Texas road.

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CU men's basketball: Unforgettable Booker set for home finale

Askia Booker, Colorado's mercurial and ultra-talented guard, Euro-stepped through the Kansas defense and launched a long 3-point shot over the outstretched arms of the Jayhawks freshman who would become the first pick in the 2014 NBA Draft, Andrew Wiggins.

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Askia Booker's top 5 moments

Colorado senior Askia Booker has provided a lot of great moments and had a lot of great games during his career as a Buff.

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Latest Forecast: A Bit Of A Break Then, More Snow To Start March

More snow to return over most of the state with Winter Storm Warnings for Western areas of Colorado.

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Official: New Mexico pecan farmers exceed expectations

LAS CRUCES >> Doña Ana County pecan farmers said the recent harvesting season capped off a solid year for the crop.

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CU men's basketball: Unforgettable Booker set for home finale

CU men's basketball preview: Arizona StateSUNDAY: Colorado Buffaloes (12-15, 5-10 Pac-12) vs. Arizona State Sun Devils (15-13, 7-8), 6:30 p.

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Winter's reach: Southwest gets snow, California awaits storm

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) - Parts of the Southwest dealt with a second day of snow Saturday as Californians spent the day waiting for the start of a storm that was expected to bring much-needed rain for much of the state.

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30 struggling Colorado schools have 1 more year to improve

PUEBLO, Colo. (AP) — A magnet middle school in Colorado Springs with a focus on aviation and Pueblo City Schools are among 30 schools in Colorado in their fifth consecutive year of low academic performance. Under Colorado's accreditation rating system, those schools are considered to be failing and could face state sanctions.

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AP National News Video

(AP Photo/The Santa Fe New Mexican, Clyde Mueller). A woman walks up the sidewalk to the New Mexico State Capitol as snow began to fall Friday, Feb. 27, 2015.

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Ducks-Stars Preview

The Anaheim Ducks are surging toward a third straight Pacific Division title and are hoping a move prior to the trade deadline has boosted their chances at a long playoff run.

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Elm Road in Bazetta Township reopened after propane tanker crash

BAZETTA TWP., Ohio - Elm Road (State Route 5) in Bazetta Township has reopened after a car accident involving a propane tanker. Officers with the fire department say shortly before 7 a.m. a car slammed into a privately contracted tanker carrying propane.

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Two F-18s make unexpected landing at Naples airport

Two F-18s made an unexpected landing at the Naples Municipal Airport on Saturday.

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Ducks-Stars Preview

The Anaheim Ducks are surging toward a third straight Pacific Division title and are hoping a move prior to the trade deadline has boosted their chances at a long playoff run. Tomas Fleischmann could make his team debut as Anaheim looks to deal the host Dallas Stars a sixth straight defeat Sunday night. The Ducks (39-17-7) hold a 12-point edge on second-place Vancouver - which has two games in ...

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Winter's reach: Southwest gets snow, California awaits storm

Parts of the Southwest dealt with a second day of snow Saturday as Californians spent the day waiting for the start of a storm that was expected to bring much-needed rain for much of the state.

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Winter's reach: Southwest gets snow, California awaits storm

Parts of the Southwest dealt with a second day of snow Saturday as Californians spent the day waiting for the start of a storm that was expected to bring much-needed rain for much of the state.

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Pearre leads Utah State to 74-60 win over Air Force

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) Julion Pearre hit five three-pointers for 21 points, both career highs, to lead Utah State to a 74-60 win over Air Force on Saturday.

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Fantasy sports: Talent at this position comes up a little short

I thought things could not get worse than starting my fantasy baseball preseason prospectus with the catcher position. Today, however, the snow remains piled feet high on the ground, I come to the shortstop position, and my bitterness grows.

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Adam Savage's Replica Hedge Maze From The Shining Is Scarily Accurate

When Mythbusters' Adam Savage isn't, uh, busting myths , he spends his time crafting amazing replicas of movie props , among other hobbies. This time around it's the hedge maze from Stanley Kubrick's The Shining, prompted by Savage's disappointment in what should have been the "official" version. Read more...

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Teamsters Union pickets GM's car carrier company

A local union gathered in Lordstown at the General Motors plant – not to protest GM, but to picketthe company who transports the finished cars.Richard Sanberg of Teamster Local #337 said the union has no quarrel with GM or the motor giant's driving and transport company, Cassens Transport.

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2nd Man Dies In 4 Days While Skiing At Breckenridge

An Illinois man died while skiing at Breckenridge Ski Resort Thursday morning.

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Incashola to speak at Sleeping Child Hot Springs for All group’s first event

The fledgling organization, Sleeping Child Hot Springs for All, hopes someday that the general public will once again enjoy the warming waters the Salish-Pend d’Oreille people used for thousands of years before the arrival of the white man.

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Pearre leads Utah State to 74-60 win over Air Force

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) -- Julion Pearre hit five three-pointers for 21 points, both career highs, to lead Utah State to a 74-60 win over Air Force on Saturday.

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Plum leads Washington women to 79-67 win over over Colorado

BOULDER, Colo. — Kelsey Plum had 28 points on Sunday as Washington jumped ahead and held Colorado at bay for a 79-67 victory. Washington (19-7, 8-6 Pac-12) opened with a 16-2 lead and let Colorado back within three points but closed the half with 10 straight points for a 41-28 edge.

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Colorado mountain snow is bright spot during drought in West

Winter on New Hampshire's Lake Winnipesaukee means ice fishing, hockey tournaments and, if the ice is strong enough, airplanes. More >>

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Struggling Colorado Springs Middle School Gets One Year Reprieve

A Colorado Springs magnet school with a special focus on aviation is one of 30 schools across the state in its fifth consecutive year of low academic performance.

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