Friday, March 13, 2015

At last, scientists theorize why Denver is 'mile-high'

Geologists at the University of Colorado-Boulder published their work last week. Read more

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Countdown to Face-Off: Kalamazoo Wings at Wheeling Nailers

Will anything strange occur when the Kalamazoo Wings travel to the WesBanco Arena to take on the Wheeling Nailers on Friday the 13th? On the season, the K-Wings are 1-2-0-0 against the Nailers. Following today, the teams will square off once more at Wings Stadium on April 4th.

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Patrick Roy praises work of veteran Avalanche defenseman Brad Stuart

Unprompted, Colorado coach Patrick Roy praises veteran defenseman Brad Stuart

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Locals compete in NCAA Div. II wrestling opening round

ST. LOUIS, Mo. – Seven Morning Call area national qualifiers competed in the first round of the NCAA Division II Championships from Chaifetz Arena on Friday morning.

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2015 NCAA Division II Championships: Queens Takes Lead in Both Men’s, Women’s Races

Queens (Charlotte) put on a show on day three as both its men’s and women’s squads finished the day at the NCAA Division II Championships with leads. Meanwhile, Nova Southeastern’s The post 2015 NCAA Division II Championships: Queens Takes Lead in Both Men’s, Women’s Races appeared first on Swimming World News .

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Quintana steps up with solid start in loss to Rockies

Jose Quintana pitched 2 1/3 scoreless innings and had three strikeouts in a 5-2 loss to the Rockies on Friday afternoon.

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Ross Sharp, Shoemaker Struggles as Padres Beat Angels

Ross rebounds, Shoemaker struggles as Padres beat Angels 7-3

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Washington state legal certificate program designed for those who can't afford lawyers

Special To The Washington Post. Michelle Cummings never went to law school. Her formal college education ended in 1998, with a paralegal studies degree from Highline Community College in Des Moines, Washington.

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Eagles Add Amateur Forward Allen

WINDSOR, Colo. - The Colorado Eagles, proud affiliate of the NHL's Calgary Flames and Adirondack Flames of the AHL, announced Friday that they have signed forward Scott Allen to an Amateur Tryout Agreement.

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Double trouble

Colorado 7 League play began on Tuesday, when the Fort Morgan Mustangs hosted the Englewood Pirates at Legion Field for a Tuesday night game.

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CU men's basketball: Disappointed Boyle: 'Status quo isn't going to cut it'

Colorado coach Tad Boyle promises change in the Buffs' basketball program. "I really believe that this year is a blip on the radar," he said. ( John Locher / Associated Press )

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Pair of programs Tuesday at FM library

Fort Morgan Library & Museum will host two community programs on Tuesday, one at lunchtime and the other in the evening.

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Colorado State's J.J. Avila (ankle) may wait until next week to return

LAS VEGAS — There are only a few hours to prepare for the next opponent during a basketball tournament but Colorado State senior guard Daniel Bejarano said the No.

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Lohse to start opener for Brewers

PEORIA, Ariz. (AP) - Kyle Lohse is set to start on opening day for the Milwaukee Brewers. Brewers manager Ron Roenicke made the announcement after Friday's 10-5 exhibition loss to Seattle. Milwaukee opens at home on April 6 against Colorado. Lohse went 13-9 with a 3.54 ERA in 31 starts ...

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Tough outs: Top NCAA seeds would rather avoid Ducks, Friars

(AP Photo/John Minchillo). Providence guard Kris Dunn (3) dunks as St. John's guard D'Angelo Harrison (11) looks on in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the quarterfinals of the Big East Conference tournament, Thursday, March 12, 20...

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Man pleads not guilty to killing wife after eating pot candy

DENVER (AP) — A Denver man accused of killing his wife after eating marijuana-infused candy he bought at a legal pot shop has pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder.

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Florence Police Department honors fallen K9 Faroan

K9 Faroan served with patrol, narcotics and SWAT cases during his time with the FPD.

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Northeast L.A. Gets A Jolt With 3 Cool New Coffee Shops

From Glassell Park to Eagle Rock, each of these new (and exciting) entries have landed in spots where good coffee was seriously needed. [ more › ]

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Lawmakers set aside $5M for water projects that will cost $2B

Sen. Stuart Adams, R-Layton, found money for the new "Water Infrastructure Fund" before the end of legislative business Thursday. Lawmakers set aside a one-time appropriation of $5 million to the fund, an account dedicated to paying for big water pro...

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Watch List for March 14

• Sacred Heart at Canisius, 7:35 p.m., HarborCenter. • Buffalo Raceway, 6:35 p.m.

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Lohse named Brewers' Opening Day starter

Kyle Lohse is set to start on Opening Day for the Milwaukee Brewers.

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Watch: The Cannabist Show with guests Nate Jackson and Taylor West

The Cannabist Show is a weekly series hosted by Denver Post marijuana editor Ricardo Baca.

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Pitchers Matzek, Gray sharp as Rockies beat White Sox

Scottsdale, Ariz. --- Spring training is all about building up starting pitchers.For the Rockies, Friday was a very good day as starters Tyler Matzek and Jon Gray turned in solid performances.

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Parachute veteran finally getting Hepatitis C treatment after years of fighting

Parachute resident Jerry Hammell contracted Hepatitis C in the navy and said he's been refused treatment since 1985.

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Top-seeded Montana beats E. Washington 55-51

MISSOULA, Mont. (AP) - Three players scored a dozen points each and top-seeded Montana held off an Eastern Washington rally for a 55-51 semifinal win at the Big Sky Conference women's basketball tournament Friday. Kellie Rubel, McCalle Feller and Kayleigh Valley led the Lady Griz in scoring and Carly Selvig ...

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SendGrid plans to hire up to 40 at its first Silicon Valley office

SendGrid's rapidly growing e-mail delivery service has the Boulder company heading West in search of more tech talent.

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Quintana Helps Opening-Day Chances; Rockies Top White Sox

Quintana helps opening-day chances with solid start for White Sox in 5-2 loss to Rockies

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Pretrial conference set for Penrose woman accused of driving vehicle into home

A Penrose woman suspected of intentionally driving her vehicle into a home early Feb. 7 was arraigned Friday.

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Southern Colorado woman works to create war dog memorial

A Southern Colorado woman has made it her mission to honor unsung heroes. Ruby Ridpath's journey began with a dog named Carlos. Carlos served for five years in Iraq and Afghanistan as an explosives detection dog before Ridpath and her husband adopted him. "He had that beautiful labrador face that said, 'You have to love me,'" Ridpath said. "And everybody did." A year and a half ago, Ridpath ...

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Lohse to start opener for Brewers

Kyle Lohse is set to start on opening day for the Milwaukee Brewers.

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Oklahoma fraternity chapter hires high-profile attorney

The University of Oklahoma football team stands arm in arm on Owen Field on the campus in Norman, Okla., Thursday, March 12, 2015, in response to the recent racist video from a now-closed campus fraternity.

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Tesla road show brings "insane mode" Model S to Denver

Tesla Motors' new Model S P85D sedan might be the closest thing to driving a rocket on land.

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Ross sharp, Shoemaker struggles as Padres beat Angels

TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) - Tyson Ross rebounded from a tough first spring start with three good innings Friday and the San Diego Padres beat the Los Angeles Angels 7-3 Friday. Ross gave up one run and two hits. An All-Star last year, he allowed two runs in an inning against ...

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Pitchers Matzek, Gray sharp as Rockies beat White Sox

Spring training is all about starting pitching. For the Rockies, Friday was a good day as starters Tyler Matzek and Jon Gray turned in solid performances.

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WADA drug-testing rules in place for Mayweather-Pacquiao

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao have agreed to follow World Anti-Doping Agency rules for their fight in May.

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Cost-related access challenges, solutions in 18 states

Some recent developments regarding the cost of seeking access to information:

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CU football: Buffs' Witherspoon growing into the job

When Colorado coach Mike MacIntyre evaluated his cornerbacks this winter and looked at what they needed to improve in 2015, one word summed it up: Growth.

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At last, a theory about why Denver is a mile above sea level

FILE - In this April 14, 2003 file photo, the downtown Denver skyline is pictured, with the foothills, and the Rocky Mountains in the background. Geologists say they might finally know why the Mile High City is a mile high: water.

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Latest Forecast: A Taste of Spring Comes this Weekend

Skies will continue to clear overnight resulting in plenty of sunshine and much milder temperatures for the weekend.

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Common Core Tests Debut Amid Heated Debate In Colorado

New standardized tests aligned with Common Core standards have students hunched over computers across Colorado this month — unless their parents pulled them out because of questions such as whether their kids are spending too much time preparing for examinations instead of learning.

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CSU's J.J. Avila available but not expected to play vs. San Diego St.

Colorado State announced that senior forward J.J. Avila, who hurt his ankle in the first half of the Rams' Mountain West Tournament quarterfinal victory over Fresno State on Thursday night, is available but not expected to play Friday night against San Diego State.

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Colorado, Utah driving Vail Resorts

Snowboarders and skiers fly down the Cenntenial run underneath the Cinch chair lift on a busy Thursday on Beaver Creek Mountain. Vail Resorts Thursday reported second-quarter earnings, which are greater than those reported for the same period last year.

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Saudi convict sues Colorado prosecutors, FBI for defamation

DENVER (AP) - A Saudi national who was denied a request to serve out the reminder of a Colorado prison sentence in his home country is suing prosecutors and FBI agents for defamation.

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CU football: Buffs' Witherspoon growing into the job

When Colorado coach Mike MacIntyre evaluated his cornerbacks this winter and looked at what they needed to improve in 2015, one word summed it up: Growth.

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At last, a theory about why Denver is a mile above sea level

DENVER (AP) — Geologists may finally be able to explain why Denver, the Mile High City, is a mile high: water.

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Top-seeded Montana beats E. Washington 55-51

Three players scored a dozen points each and top-seeded Montana held off an Eastern Washington rally for a 55-51 semifinal win at the Big Sky Conference women's basketball tournament Friday.

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Denver Foundation CEO David Miller leaving post to start DU institute

Denver Foundation president and CEO David Miller on Friday announced he will leave the charitable organization at the end of this year to begin work creating a new Institute for Philanthropy and Social Enterprise at the University of Denver.

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Ross sharp, Shoemaker struggles as Padres beat Angels

Tyson Ross rebounded from a tough first spring start with three good innings Friday and the San Diego Padres beat the Los Angeles Angels 7-3 Friday.

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Quintana helps opening-day chances; Rockies top White Sox

Jose Quintana helped his chances to start on opening day for the Chicago White Sox, allowing only an infield hit while getting eight outs in a 5-2 loss to the Colorado Rockies on Friday.

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Avs' Jarome Iginla unfazed by upcoming reunion with Calgary

The Avalanche's Saturday night meeting with the Flames at the Pepsi Center will be a little more like another night at the office — especially with Colorado (31-26-11) and Calgary among the teams fighting to make the playoffs out of the Western Conference.

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