Colorado Times: 04/03/15

Friday, April 3, 2015

Mitchell, her WNBA idol Staley lead Gamecocks to Final Four

(AP Photo/Richard Shiro, File). FILE - In this jan. 2, 2015, file photo, South Carolina's Tiffany Mitchell, left, is presented with a ceremonial ball by coach Dawn Staley for breaking the 1,000 career-point mark, before an NCAA college basketball game ...

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Emails reveal big role for former Oregon governor's fiancee

The state of Oregon on Friday released 94,000 emails involving the fiancee of former Gov. John Kitzhaber, who resigned amid scandal earlier this year over allegations that the former first lady used her relationship with...

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Fantasy baseball’s back! The 2-start pitchers to target ASAP

As of Sunday night, it all counts. Spring training soon will be a thing of the past, and every home run, stolen base and strikeout will matter as you begin...

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RCR appeals penalty against Newman's team for tire bleeding

New York City's Human Rights Commission says an apartment house's policy of letting only high-paying tenants use its gym may be discriminatory.

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Andretti adds de Silvestro to Indianapolis 500 lineup

(AP Photo/The Tampa Bay Times, Dirk Shadd). IndyCar driver Simona de Silvestro pulls her hair back into a ponytail before climbing into her race car at the IndyCar Grand Prix auto race, Friday, March 27, 2015, in St. Petersburg, Fla. TAMPA OUT; CITRU...

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Blue Bell suspends operations at Oklahoma plant

Blue Bell Ice Cream announced Friday that it has suspended operations at an Oklahoma production facility that officials had previously connected to a foodborne illness linked to the deaths of three people.

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Records: Woman accused of taking baby said she was pregnant

LONGMONT, Colo. - Court documents say a Colorado woman accused of cutting open the belly of a pregnant woman and removing her unborn baby had told her own family that she was pregnant.

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Project Engineer

Our Client: an Oil & Gas Facility and Pipeline Construction Company, was founded on solving our clients problems and by performing projects Done Safe, Done Right, and Done On-Time.

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District Manager-NE NM/SE CO Area

~~Western States oil well company requires experienced District Manager for Northern New Mexico/Southeast Colorado region. Responsibilities: 1. Responsible for achieving annual revenue and sales budget goals.

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Health Beat: Teens and sports: The 10,000 hour rule?

With every kick, with every pass, Lily Truong is one step closer to her Olympic dreams. "I started when I was six and then started club when I was about 12," said Truong, a Clearwater Chargers soccer player. Teammate Ashley Thomas is right there with her. Along with weekly practices and games, she also does private training. "The more you put in to it, the more you get out of it," Thomas said ...

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Kings are 'playing happy' one day after, 8-2, win over Edmonton

Chicken soup for the goal-scoring soul = Edmonton Oilers.

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Prosecution rests in trial of ex-NFL player Aaron Hernandez

(AP Photo/Brian Snyder, Pool). Former New England Patriots NFL football player Aaron Hernandez listens as prosecution witness Alexander Bradley testifies during his murder trial, Wednesday, April 1, 2015, at Bristol County Superior Court in Fall River,...

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Blue Bell suspends operations at Oklahoma ice cream plant

This undated photo provided by Blue Bell shows Blue Bell Chocolate Chip Country Cookies.

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Calgary Flames try to stay calm and collected as playoff race intensifies

They’re calm.

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Gasol helps Bull hold on for 88-82 win over Pistons

Pau Gasol had 26 points and 10 rebounds for his 50th double-double of the season, helping the Chicago Bulls beat the Detroit Pistons 88-82 on Friday night.

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Colorado dog that suffered frostbite learns to walk with 4 prosthetic paws

Laura Aquilina of Loveland adopted Brutus after a former owner left out him in the cold and he developed frostbite

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LeBron on calling plays: 'I do it every game'

New York City's Human Rights Commission says an apartment house's policy of letting only high-paying tenants use its gym may be discriminatory.

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Gasol helps Bull hold on for 88-82 win over Pistons

Pau Gasol had 26 points and 10 rebounds for his 50th double-double of the season, helping the Chicago Bulls beat the Detroit Pistons 88-82 on Friday night.

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Hockey: Scarborough’s Rutt joins the Idaho Steelheads

Former Scarborough boys hockey standout Jake Rutt, a defenseman, closed out his college career with the UMO Black Bears this year, having seen icetime in 120 games, during which he scored nine goals and 23 assists. Now, he’s moving on to a still-bigger stage: Rutt recently signed with the Idaho Steelheads, an East Coast Hockey League affiliate of the Texas Stars (AHL) and the Dallas Stars (NHL).

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Wichita State reaches new contract agreement with Marshall

New York City's Human Rights Commission says an apartment house's policy of letting only high-paying tenants use its gym may be discriminatory.

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Colorado dog that suffered frostbite learns to walk with 4 prosthetic paws

Laura Aquilina of Loveland adopted Brutus after a former owner left out him in the cold and he developed frostbite

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Blue Bell suspends operations at Oklahoma ice cream plant after listeria traced there

HOUSTON - Blue Bell Ice Cream announced Friday that it has suspended operations at an Oklahoma production facility that officials had previously connected to a foodborne illness linked to the deaths of three people. "We are taking this step out of an abundance of caution to ensure that we are...

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Colorado Church to Build New Ball Park in Lake Providence

A Colorado church already working to revitalize Lake Providence has introduced a brand-new project in the town.

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Blue Bell suspends operations at Oklahoma ice cream plant

This undated photo provided by Blue Bell shows Blue Bell Chocolate Chip Country Cookies.

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Verlander headed to DL for 1st time in big league career

(AP Photo/Carlos Osorio). Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Justin Verlander, center, is seen with catcher Alex Avila, left, and manager Brad Ausmus before a spring training exhibition baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals in Lakeland, Fla., Satu...

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Colorado dog that suffered frostbite learns to walk with 4 prosthetic paws

Laura Aquilia of Loveland adopted Brutus after a former owner left out him in the cold and he developed frostbite

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Baker Hughes: US Oil Rig Decline Smallest Since December

March 27 (Reuters) - The number of rigs drilling for oil in the United States declined by 12 this week to 813, the smallest decline since December, oil services firm Baker Hughes said in its closely watched survey on Friday.

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Butler to pitch with rotation spot on line; Gray reassigned

Whether Eddie Butler gets the call on April 8 for the Rockies depends on how he performs Saturday in his start against the Mariners.

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Bakery wins right to refuse making anti-gay cake

The Colorado civil rights agency says a bakery didn't discriminate against a Christian by refusing to make anti-gay cakes.

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Car arsons continue in Richardson neighborhood

Arsonists struck again recently in a Richardson neighborhood, torching more vehicles in front of people's homes.

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UPDATE: No Murder Charge in Case of Baby Cut from Woman Answering Craigslist Ad

A former nurse's aide will not face murder charges for allegedly cutting and removing an unborn baby from the mother's womb, Boulder County, Colorado, prosecutor Stanley Garnett said Thursday.

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Prosecution rests in trial of ex-NFL player Aaron Hernandez

Seventh-place Nets top Raptors behind Williams, Young, Lopez

Deron Williams scored a season-high 31 points, Thaddeus Young made the tiebreaking basket with 22 seconds left, and the Brooklyn Nets beat the Toronto Raptors 114-109 on Friday night for their season-high sixth straight...

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Air Force Academy cadet’s death under investigation

U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. — An investigation was underway Friday into what happened to an Air Force Academy cadet who died Thursday. Alexandre Quiros, 21 of Colorado Springs was found with injuries in his dormitory room where he was pronounced dead shortly before 4 p.m. The Air Force Office of Special Investigations is looking […]

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IceCaps eliminated from playoff contention

Providence Bruins blanks St. John’s 3-0, rematch tonight

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Total lunar eclipse visible in Colorado early Saturday morning

DENVER — Sky watchers in Western North America are in for a treat: a nearly five-minute total lunar eclipse just before sunrise on Saturday. Here’s how it will unfold: Starting at 4:16 a.m. Mountain Daylight Time, the moon will begin moving into Earth’s shadow. For the next hour and 45 minutes, that shadow will move […]

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Blue Bell suspends operations at Oklahoma ice cream plant

Blue Bell Ice Cream has voluntarily suspended operations at an Oklahoma production facility that officials had previously connected to a foodborne illness linked to the deaths of three people, the company announced Friday.

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NCAA to examine events in other states after law dispute

(AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File). FILE - In this May 27, 2015, file photo, workers at Lucas Oil Stadium install the court in Indianapolis as they prepare to host the men's NCAA Final Four college basketball games on April 4 and 6, 2015. NCAA officials s...

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Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation - EVENING LOTTERY WINNING NUMBERS

TORONTO , April 3, 2015 /CNW/ - Friday 03/04/2015 LOTTO MAX estimated jackpot $ 17 million 10 , 11 , 23 , 28 , 32 , 34 & 41 . Bonus 29 POKER LOTTO Winning Hand: 7-D , 2-C , 10-H , A-H , K-C . Legend: C ...

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Rotten stench lingers at Boulder middle school

Students, teachers and parents at Boulder's Casey Middle School say the school stinks like rotten eggs.

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Increase in construction jobs in Colorado could mean a healthier economy

According to a new report from the Associated General Contractors of America, the state of Colorado added nearly 4,000 construction jobs in February from the previous month – tying the state for second place among those for monthly construction job gains.

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Major solar storm hits Earth, may pull northern lights south

WASHINGTON - A severe solar storm smacked Earth with a surprisingly big geomagnetic jolt Tuesday, potentially affecting power grids and GPS tracking while pushing the colorful northern lights farther south, federal forecasters said.

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Lease exchange proposed in Thompson Divide dispute

An exchange of oil and gas leases in the Thompson Divide region for leases on public lands elsewhere in nearby western Colorado counties is being pitched as a solution to the long-standing dispute over drilling in the area south of Glenwood Springs.Garfield County commissioners are scheduled to consider a letter of support for the deal on Monday. It is being put forward by two energy companies ...

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Police make new NE Precinct a safe zone for online sales

Just one click of the mouse and you can buy or sell goods online, but with so many online sales turning into offline horrors, the Spokane Police Department wants to make your sales as safe as possible.

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Blue Bell suspends operations at Oklahoma ice cream plant

Atmos Energy Launches “Yard Rescue 811” Contest, Enter to Win $2,000 for a Yard Makeover

Before you dig into your next outdoor project, Atmos Energy invites you to enter its Yard Rescue 811 contest.

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Poetry Reading to Benefit Friends of Princeton Open Space

Princeton poet and activist Daniel Harris will give a reading of his poems that focus on nature and the environment to benefit Friends of Princeton Open Space on Sunday, March 22 at 3 p.m., at Mountain Lakes House in the Billy Johnson Mountain Lakes Nature Preserve.

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CU lacrosse: Buffs take charge in second half for MPSF win

The University of Colorado women's lacrosse team took control of a heated game in the second half Friday afternoon at Kittredge Field to defeat UC Davis 13-5 for the Buffs' first Mountain Pacific Sports Federation win this season.

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IOC releases compensation figures for Bach and members

(AP Photo/Keystone, Jean-Christophe Bott, File). FILE - In this Wednesday July 9, 2014 file photo, International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach speaks during a press conference after an executive board meeting at the IOC headquarters in ...

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Lawmakers Push For More DNA Samples From Offenders

Some state lawmakers are pushing to get more samples from offenders in Colorado's DNA database. A bill proposed at the state Capitol would require samples even for some misdemeanors.

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