Fremont County Sheriff's Office Blotter: Male party tried to steal pennies at Kwik Stop

500 block of I Street, Penrose, trespass. A male party called to request a deputy to remove the parties from the property. The reporting party stated that their lease expired about a month ago. The deputy spoke with the party and he was referred to the courts for proper eviction.

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Boy, 2, rescued after getting stuck in sump pump

The El Paso County Sheriff's Office says a two year old boy was taken to the hospital with minor injuries after spending 20 minutes trapped in a sump pump. The call for help came from a home in the 3500 block of Red Baron Dr. at around 5:30 p.m. on March 11, 2015. The boy was taken to the hospital with minor injuries. Firefighters from Security and Colorado Springs responded to the call. The ...

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Mountain West Tournament 2015: Bracket, schedule and scores

Bubble teams look to secure their spots out west. The Mountain West has been a tough league to figure out this year. Multiple teams are in contention for at-large bids, so there's certainly competition. But most of the top teams' best wins have come in-conference, so just how good the league is on a national scale is still in question. Regardless, the Mountain West figures to get multiple teams ...

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How to stop a shutdown? Threaten arrest, say Bennet and Gardner

Get to work or get arrested. That's the threat that Colorado's two U.S. senators are leveling at their fellow lawmakers as a way to cut short, and maybe even prevent, future government shutdowns.

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Bomb-sniffing elephants? Not so nutty, US Army says

In this photo taken on Thursday, June 13, 2013 released by Adventures With Elephants, an elephant called Chishuru is rewarded by David, left, on the target mat for having completely a successful scent trial as colleague Sugar sits on top, in Bela-Bela, north of Pretoria, South Africa.

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SMWD to increase water rates, fees over next five years

LAS FLORES – Residents in the Santa Margarita Water District will see their water bills go up over the next five years. The district’s board of directors on Wednesday night approved rate and fee increases that are intended to keep up with...

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WSU men bounced from Pac-12 tournament by California, 84-59

Ninth-seeded Washington State is eliminated on the first day of the Pac-12 men’s basketball conference tournament for the fifth straight year. California, seeded eighth in the tournament, will next face top-seeded Arizona on Thursday.

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Catalog retailer LL Bean to triple domestic stores by 2020

FREEPORT, Maine — L.L. Bean, known for selling its trademark boots via catalog for more than a century, plans to make a bigger push into brick-and-mortar retail by more than tripling the number of domestic stores over the next five years, officials said Wednesday. The Maine-based company, which is coming off five years of increasing revenue, will open four stores this year before accelerating ...

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Republicans fighting to hang onto Senate _ in 2016

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate majority in hand, ascendant Republicans are set to challenge President Barack Obama and the Democrats on Capitol Hill come January. But a much tougher election map two years from now could force the GOP right back into the minority.

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Oregon State Beavers face Colorado Buffaloes in first round of Pac-12 Tournament: Men's basketball open thread

Live chat throughout the 6:10 p.m. matchup in the comments section.

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Catalog retailer LL Bean to triple domestic stores by 2020

FREEPORT, Maine (AP) - L.L. Bean, known for selling its trademark boots via catalog for more than a century, plans to make a bigger push into brick-and-mortar retail by more than tripling the number of domestic stores over the next five years, officials said Wednesday.

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Hultzen pitches shutout inning as Mariners fall 4-1 to Rockies

PEORIA, Ariz. — Troy Tulowitzki homered for his first hit in a game since last July and looked strong in the field in the Colorado Rockies' 4-1 win over the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday.

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Marco Rubio, Horatio Alger, and the Republican-donor version of class warfare

(c) 2015, Bloomberg News. Marco Rubio's core political narrative begins with his grandfather, a man he called Papá, who was born in rural Cuba and contracted polio as a child. He spent most of his adult life as a laborer, struggling to provide for his seven daughters.

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Tulowitzki homers in return, Rockies beat Mariners 4-1

Troy Tulowitzki homered for his first hit in a game since last July and looked strong in the field in the Colorado Rockies' 4-1 win over the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday.

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Boulder area treated to early morning mystery in the sky

Early risers in Boulder County with a skyward eye Wednesday morning might have seen a mysterious bright and fiery object traveling across the western sky before vanishing from view.

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Briefs: Former CSU guard Shelley Smith to visit with Broncos

In filling the void left by left guard Orlando Franklin, the Broncos are looking at a player with local ties.

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Tainted Meat Killed Animal Ark Animals

We now know what killed a wolf and tiger, and nearly killed a cheetah at the Animal Ark. The wildlife sanctuary says tainted meat delivered last month, and fed to the animals, is the cause. Test results confirm barbiturates were in the food.

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Tulowitzki Homers in Return, Rockies Beat Mariners 4-1

Tulowitzki hits HR in return, looks strong in field as Rockies beat Mariners 4-1

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Tour of the Gila rescued by anonymous sponsor

An anonymous racer from Colorado has stepped in to rescue the Tour of the Gila from possible extinction. The Silver City Daily Press reported that the donor has competed in the Tour of the Gila in the past and wanted to have another chance to come back.

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Winter race attracts hardy runners

Runners leave the starting line during the Twin Mountain Trudge, a backcountry winter footrace hosted Feb. 28 in the Vedauwoo area of the Medicine Bow National Forest.

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Salazar joins PMC

Dr. Esperanza Salazar, Ear Nose & Throat Specialist (E.N.T.) will be joining the Providers at the Prowers Medical Center Outpatient Specialty Clinic beginning Friday, March 13th.

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Troy Tulowitzki homers for Rockies; Charlie Blackmon makes first start

In just his second Cactus League game, Rockies all-star shortstop Troy Tulowitzki ripped a solo homer off right-center off right-hander Erasmo Ramierz.

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CHRC, SDS announce deal

The Colorado Rural Health Center (CRHC) has partnered with Southeastern Developmental Services, to announce its support for National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month.

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One of Saturn's moons may have the ingredients necessary for life

(c) 2015, The Washington Post. Saturn's moon Enceladus could have the kinds of geologic activity that make life possible on Earth.

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Hudson makes spring debut in Giants' loss to Brewers

Tim Hudson threw one scoreless inning in his spring debut, Tim Lincecum was pulled after an inning because of stiffness in his neck and Milwaukee starter Matt Garza pitched three innings in the Brewers 6-3 win over the San...

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Sandpipers will return soon to Colorado

Had owls not captured my heart so many years ago, then surely my spirit would now fly with the sandpipers.

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Boyd Lake reopens to boating

Boyd Lake State Park opened to boating for the season last weekend, and managers plan to have the courtesy dock in place by this Saturday.

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Seager homers, Hultzen returns in Mariners' loss

Kyle Seager hit his first spring home run and left-hander Danny Hultzen got back into game action for the first time since 2013, but the Mariners dropped a 4-1 decision to the Rockies on Wednesday.

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Pro day: Ex-Bama stars T.J. Yeldon, DeAndrew White impress

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. -- Amari Cooper and Landon Collins didn't run the 40-yard dash at Alabama's pro day. They were happy with their times from the NFL combine. But Wednesday's event provided an opportunity for other former Crimson Tide players to showcase their skills and impress the NFL coaches and scouts in attendance. The most notable player to run the 40 was T.J. Yeldon. The former Alabama ...

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Lawmakers warn Colorado VA hospital project could shut down again

Congressional leaders are warning that the troubled Department of Veterans Affairs hospital project in Aurora could shut down again this month.

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Missoula County jail: Efforts to reduce overcrowding gain momentum

The stories flowed easily Wednesday – a man serving detention for a $60 fine he couldn't pay; an intoxicated woman who requested jail on disorderly conduct charges because it provided warmth, …

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What it means: The Hornets will face Northern Colorado in Friday's semifinals.

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Seattle launches pot-prevention effort aimed at teens

SEATTLE — More than two years after Washington legalized marijuana, community groups in Seattle are launching a citywide effort aimed at preventing use of marijuana and other drugs by teens.

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Weld County Clerk and Recorder Carly Koppes finds furry friends at Colorado Legislature despite earlier dog attack

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Police: Couple involved in shooting near Dinosaur wanted in at least 4 states

James Brent Damon and Georgie Louise Hand were wanted in at least four states when authorities in Colorado say they took two officers hostage Monday in Moffat County, sparking a police shooting that led to Damon's death and Hand's arrest.

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Colorado contributors to business and the arts recognized

The Colorado Business Committee for the Arts, now in its 30th year, still hasn't run out of candidates to recognize at its annual awards luncheon.

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Officers held hostage before suspect fatally shot

A Colorado sheriff’s deputy and a state wildlife officer were held hostage by a man and a woman before a struggle erupted and the man was shot to death, authorities said Wednesday.

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NCAA Women's Div. II Basketball Tournament Glance

All Times EDT First Round Saturday, March 14 East Region At Garden City, N.Y. District of Columbia vs. Franklin Pierce, Noon New Haven vs. Philadelphia U., 2:30 p.m. Holy Family at Adelphi, 5 p.m. Stonehill vs. Queens (N.Y.), 7:30 p.m. South Central Region At Canyon, Texas Midwestern St. vs. Colorado Christian, 1 p.m. Colo.-Colo. Springs vs. CSU-Pueblo, 3:30 p.m. Cameron at West Texas A&M, 6 p.m.

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FDA brings down hammer on CBD companies

© Eduardo Munoz/Reuters Cannabidiol (CBD) hemp products are seen during the International Cannabis Association Convention in New York, October 12, 2014.

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Rockies 4, Mariners 1

E_O'Malley (1). DP_Colorado 1. LOB_Colorado 4, Seattle 11. 2B_R.Casteel (2), K.Parker (4), S.Smith (1). 3B_S.Romero (1). HR_Tulowitzki (1), K.Seager (1). SB_M.Tauchman (1), K.Marte (3). CS_LeMahieu (2). S_C.Adames.

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Officials rule McMurry's death a suicide

Casper philanthropist Mick McMurry died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, the Natrona County coroner said Wednesday.

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Food News: Por’Ketta food truck launches this weekend

The Por’Ketta food truck launches this Saturday, March 14 at The Ohio Taproom. With a menu focused on roasted pork and chicken, the food truck will be at the taproom from 11a.m. to about 9 p.m. The truck is scheduled to appear at Four String Brewing on March 19 and 21, and at Staas Brewing in Delaware on March 20 and 28.

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Team announced for Nike Hoop Summit

The 11-member World Select Team was announced today for the 2015 Nike Hoop Summit, the premier annual basketball game featuring many of the world’s leading basketball players age 19 years old or younger. The 18th annual Nike Hoop Summit will take place at the Moda Center, in Portland, Ore., on Saturday, April 11.

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Officers held hostage before suspect fatally shot

A Colorado sheriff’s deputy and a state wildlife officer were held hostage by a man and a woman before a struggle erupted and the man was shot to death, authorities said Wednesday.Neither the deputy nor the wildlife officer was injured in the confrontation Monday near the small town of Dinosaur in northwestern Colorado, about 10 miles from the Utah border.The woman was taken to a hospital for an ...

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January’s $8.8M in pot taxes is highest yet

DENVER — Colorado reported its best month yet for recreational marijuana sales in January, with a tenfold spike since last year in the tax stream designated specifically for schools. Colorado notched $8.8 million from marijuana-related taxes and fees in January. The numbers were reported this week, the first time Colorado had a month to compare with a year-ago period. Most striking in the ...

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Tipton: GOP wants Obamacare reform

Congressman Scott Tipton speaks with Garfield County commissioners, including John Martin, also pictured, and others at the county administration building during a swing through Glenwood Springs Monday.

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Powdered alcohol gets federal agency's approval

The product, dubbed Palcohol, had received the greenlight briefly last year before the bureau said the label approval had been issued in error.

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National spotlight returns to Denver, with focus on innovation

Denver mayor Michael Hancock. (Denver Post file) Atlantic Media, parent company of The Atlantic and National Journal magazines, chose Denver to launch a new series of national summits exploring

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Catalog retailer L.L. Bean to triple stores by 2020

FREEPORT, Maine – L.L. Bean, known for selling its trademark boots via catalog for more than a century, plans to make a bigger push into brick-and-mortar retail by more than tripling the number of locations over the next five years, officials said Wednesday. The Maine-based company, which is coming off five years of increasing revenue, will open four stores this year before accelerating growth ...

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