Colorado Times: 04/01/15

Wednesday, April 1, 2015

Sharon Winfree to receive Conrad Ball award

FORT COLLINS — Organizers have announced Sharon Winfree will be the 2015 recipient of the Judge Conrad L. Ball Award.

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16 percent opt out of PARCC

Nearly 16 percent of Thompson students opted out of the PARCC test during the first phase of the standardized measure.

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Lawmakers Give Initial OK To Colorado Budget For Next Year

Colorado lawmakers gave preliminary approval to the state's $25 billion budget for next year.

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Colorado Theater Shooting Case Costs $2.2 Million Before Trial

Public spending to investigate and prosecute Colorado theater shooting defendant James Holmes has surpassed $2.2 million, weeks before opening statements in his trial, according to documents obtained by The Associated Press.

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Click It or Ticket rural seat belt enforcement begins

Bridge closure, detour plan pushed to fall 2017

The Colorado River flows under the Grand Avenue bridge in September 2014. Grand Avenue Bridge project officials are now eying a fall 2017 schedule to take the existing bridge out of commission and institute a 90-day Highway 82 detour while the new bridge is being completed.

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Toronto Marlies Post Game Notes

With his first period goal, VIKTOR LOOV has recorded 20 points this season, six goals and 14 assists. The Toronto Marlies outshot the Wolves 28 to 18.

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Man arrested after three hours perched on cliff-top tree

DENVER - A Colorado man who wrecked his car, fled from police and climbed a tree atop a mountain cliff has been arrested after negotiators spent three hours talking him down from his precarious perch, authorities said on Wednesday.

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Uber driver accused of trying to break into passenger's home

An Uber driver is accused of trying to break into a customer's home after he dropped her off at the airport.

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Rockies Send Down Brothers, Barnes; Betancourt Makes Team

The Colorado Rockies sent veteran reliever Rex Brothers and outfielder Brandon Barnes to the minors Wednesday, opening a roster spot for 39-year-old reliever Rafael Betancourt in his comeback from elbow surgery.

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Bridge closure, detour plan pushed to fall 2017

Grand Avenue Bridge project officials are now eying a fall 2017 schedule to take the existing bridge out of commission and institute a 90-day Highway 82 detour while the new bridge is being completed.“That’s our current plan,” said Joe Elsen, program engineer for the Colorado Department of Transportation, who will outline the detour plans in a work session with Glenwood Springs City Council and ...

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Click It or Ticket rural seat belt enforcement begins

The Colorado Department of Transportation, Colorado State Patrol and rural law enforcement agencies are mobilizing a rural Click It or Ticket seat belt enforcement period that runs through Sunday. The increased enforcement is combined with an education campaign targeting rural drivers, an effort to increase seat belt use and save lives on Colorado’s rural roadways.Colorado has set the goal to ...

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Wednesday's Child — Dani

Dani is a 15-year-old girl who loves to sing. She also lives in the Utah Foster Care System and hopes to be adopted.

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Editorial: A hot, dry March hits the budget

The scientists who measure the snowpack in Rocky Mountain National Park are confirming what those of us on the Front Range know: while February might have had its share of snow, March was pitifully dry.

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Study: Polar bears can’t survive on berries and bird eggs

Arctic sea ice decline is bad news for apex predators Staff Report *Click here for more Summit Voice stories on polar bears and climate change FRISCO — The idea that polar bears may somehow adapt to the rapid loss of Arctic sea ice by switching to land-based food sources isn’t supported by science, according to […]

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Arkansas lawmakers scramble to change 'religious freedom' bill

About a hundred or more protesters gathered on the steps of the Arkansas State Capitol on Tuesday, March 31, 2015, after the Arkansas House approved a religious freedom measure similar to that recently signed into law by Indiana Governor Mike Pence.

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Rendon’s injury may open spot for Uggla

VIERA, Fla. — Orthopedic surgeon James Andrews agreed with the Nationals’ assessment of Anthony Rendon’s still balky left knee: The MCL remains sprained, and the joint is swollen but stable. “That’s good news,” Manager Matt Williams said.

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Early pick has Nationals over Indians in World Series

(Sports editor’s note: Local pro and college sports contributor Doug Gundlach provides his look ahead to the Major League Baseball season)

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Brewers relief pitcher Will Smith says “I had an absolute blast” in first season, looking forward to second

MILWAUKEE (WITI) — Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Will Smith’s given name is a good fit because he has the “will” to win, the “will” to work hard, and the “will” to make two people who shaped his Major League career proud. “I like to be outside a lot, so to be able to go play […]

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Community Helps Green Bay Teen Injured in Horrific Accident

Green Bay, WI -- Family, friends and even strangers are donating to a fundraising page to help 18-year-old Tyler Smith walk again. The Green Bay West High School student suffered a spinal injury last fall in a car accident in Oconto Falls.

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GOP hopefuls criticize Obama marijuana policy but hedge on their own

Republican presidential hopefuls are united in blasting President Obama for his chaotic enforcement of marijuana laws, but the unity quickly breaks down when they are asked how they would handle things if they were in the White House. Some have sent mixed signals, saying state decisions should be respected while ...

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Car arsonist targets 2 Richardson residents

A car arsonist is going around Richardson stuffing a rag in gas tanks, then setting the rag on fire.

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Crews Fight 100 Acre Wildfire Near Fowler

Firefighters battled a wildfire burning near Fowler on Wednesday night.

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Man sues city of Aspen again over neighborhood construction

A man who sued the city of Aspen last November filed another complaint against the city in district court this week alleging various wrongdoings relating to construction projects in his neighborhood.Tim Murray, an Aspen resident who is representing himself without any legal background, said Wednesday that constant construction noise and air pollution are the consequences of the city’s inaction ...

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Colorado fights to keep millions in marijuana tax refund madness

A year after Colorado became the first state to allow recreational marijuana sales, millions of tax dollars are rolling in, but anti-spending laws may force the state to hand the money back to marijuana growers and the public.

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In Colorado, tax revenue from marijuana may have to be refunded

DENVER — In the state Capitol, they are calling it Refund Madness.

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Cynthia Lennon dies of cancer at age 75

Cynthia Lennon dies of cancer Cynthia Lennon, the first wife of Beatle John Lennon, died Wednesday at her home in Mallorca, Spain, a representative for her son confirmed. She was 75. She died after a "short but brave battle with cancer" and her son, Julian Lennon, was at her bedside, according to a statement from the family. Cynthia …

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Wildfire 'growing quickly' in rural area east of Pueblo

A wildfire broke out Wednesday evening along the Arkansas River near Fowler, propelled by strong winds and fueled by dry conditions.

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Man arrested after three hours perched on cliff-top tree

APD Officer Lou Golson to Throw out First Pitch Opening Night

Albuquerque Police Officer Lou Golson is scheduled to throw out the first pitch for the Albuquerque Isotopes on Opening Night, April 9, when the Isotopes host the Reno Aces at 6:35 p.m.

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House expected to take up measure Thursday morning

Gov. Mike Pence unleashed a firestorm on Indiana last week when he signed the Religious Freedom Restoration Act. As the controversy mushrooms, here's what happened and where things are likely headed.

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Colorado theater shooting case costs $2.2M before trial

DENVER (AP) — Public spending to investigate and prosecute Colorado theater shooting defendant James Holmes has surpassed $2.2 million, weeks before opening statements in his trial, according to documents obtained by The Associated Press.

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Buy me some peanuts and Pepsi stock

NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- It's almost Opening Day for America's pastime! And who doesn't love baseball? Traders and economists clearly do. You'll often hear people talking about swinging for the fences to find home run stocks and discussing the economic recovery in terms of innings.

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Colorado fights to keep millions in marijuana tax refund madness

Women's news shorts: Armitstead takes over World Cup lead

Boels-Dolmans Lizzie Armitstead took over the World Cup standing’s lead from Wiggle-Honda’s Jolien D’hoore following her victory at the Trofeo Alfredo Binda World Cup in Cittiglio, Italy, on Sunday.

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Photo: Construction kicks off April

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Eisenhower-Johnson tunnels will have night closures most of April

Drivers traveling at night through the Interstate 70 mountain corridor should expect delays as crews install a fixed fire suppression system in the Eisenhower-Johnson tunnels starting Monday for 20 nights.The Colorado Department of Transportation says most of the work on the $20 million system will be done above the tunnels in ventilation shafts.One tunnel will be closed completely with traffic ...

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Author Cheryl Strayed to give talk in Fort Collins

Cheryl Strayed, author of the New York Times best-seller "Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail," will give a free public talk at 7:30 p.m. Thursday in the ballroom at the Hilton Fort Collins, 425 W. Prospect Road.

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Arkansas Senate passes revised religious freedom bill

Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson says he does not plan to sign the religious freedom bill that sits on his desk right now, instead asking state lawmakers to make changes so the bill mirrors federal law.

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USA basketball sheds light on WKU

Basketball season may have ended for the Lady Toppers two weeks ago, but with the announcement of postseason accolades underway, the program is bringing in one last batch of honors for the 2014-2015 season.

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Public to get update on plan to address Casey sewer gas problem

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment plans to work with the Boulder Valley School District in administering a "symptom survey" to staff members at Boulder's Casey Middle School.

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US plans military operations inside USA in response to statement from Chechnya Parliament speaker

Next summer, starting from July 15, US forces may launch military exercises in the states of Arizona, Colorado, Texas, Utah, Nevada and California.

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Connect for Health names its choice for CEO

The Connect for Health Colorado board Wedneday named a health care executive with 30 years' experience, Robert C.

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Arkansas Senate passes revised religious freedom bill

Overcoming personal heartbreak, Oliver Wyss seizes soccer solace as coach of the Orange County Blues FC

The sun was beating down at just over 90 degrees last Thursday, but coach Oliver Wyss didn’t seem the least bit bothered. His pro team, the Orange County Blues FC out of the United Soccer League, had just finished training to prepare for its...

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Houston Astros Announce Triple-A Fresno Grizzlies Projected Roster

FRESNO, Calif. - The Houston Astros announced today the projected Opening Day roster for the Triple-A Fresno Grizzlies. Infielders Jon Singleton and Matt Dominguez, and left-hander Kevin Chapman highlight a roster that includes seven of the Astros' Top 30 Prospects, according to Baseball America.

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Summit Reads hosts 'The Shallows' author Nicholas Carr in Silverthorne

Nicholas Carr, author of the Summit Reads book selection, “The Shallows: What the Internet is Doing to Our Brains," will give a presentation at the Silverthorne Pavilion on Thursday, April 2.

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Cops: Man kills wife with machete, can't say why

A Carbondale man confesses to hacking his wife to death with a machete, but tells investigators he can't remember why.

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K-Wings' Martin Is Goaltender of the Week

KALAMAZOO- Kalamazoo Wings goaltender Joel Martin has been named the CCM/ECHL Goaltender of the Week for the period of March 23-March 29th. This is the third time this season and sixth overall that Martin has received the league's weekly honor.

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New targeted treatments extend lives of Colorado cancer patients

Polly Rogers, a lung cancer patient enrolled in a clinical trial, is checked by Dr. Ross Camidge, who leads the lung cancer trials at the University of Colorado Cancer Center.

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