Wednesday, August 24, 2011

Afternoon Headlines: Early crash slows riders in USA Pro Cycling Challenge



Early crash slows riders in Pro Challenge
A number of riders were involved in a crash during the early part of today's USA Pro Cycling Challenge stage. Video on the race's website — usaprocyclingchallenge.com — showed a group of riders on the ground on the pavement before the road changed to dirt on the Cottonwood Pass climb.

Denver Public Schools secures $12 million grant to bolster principals
Denver Public Schools will receive $12 million over the next five years to use for improving recruitment, training and support for principals.

Douglas County murder hearing revolves around misplaced friendships
Matthew Plake told an investigator he always did what boyhood friend Josiah Sher told him to do without question.

Boulder dog owners sue Pfizer over death of golden retriever
Owners of a Boulder dog, who died after surgery, are suing a drug maker for alleged negligence.


An early stock rally fades; indexes trade mixed
An early stock market rally faded Wednesday, leaving indexes mixed in afternoon trading. The price of gold slumped 5.6 percent as investors became less fearful.

Prologis sells 2.8 million-square-foot industrial portfolio
A 2.8 million square-foot industrial real estate portfolio has been sold by San Francisco-based Prologis Inc. to Clarion Partners.

Three join Molson Coors International leadership team
Three business executives have joined the leadership team of Molson Coors International and will be based in Denver, Molson Coors announced Wednesday.



Denver Auditor Dennis Gallagher strongly opposes move of National Western Stock Show to Aurora
Saying, "Not on my watch!" Denver Auditor Dennis Gallagher has come out swinging and swearing against a proposal to moving National Western Stock Show to Aurora.

Colo. Republican: End pensions for Congress
Republican Rep. Mike Coffman says members of Congress should follow millions of American workers and give up their pensions.

Bingo! Under the "O," oil shale
Who says enviros don't have a sense of humor? Check out the oil shale bingo card created for a House subcommittee hearing Wednesday in Grand Junction.


Rockies live: Colorado seeks fifth straight win
Rockies fans are an optimistic bunch, still holding out hope that their team can bottle some late-season magic and make a run at the playoffs. According to a current Denver Post poll, 52 percent believe it can be done.

Kevin Kouzmanoff comes home with Rockies, starts today's game
His name has bounced around the Rockies' front office for years. And now, Kevin Kouzmanoff's name is on a plate above a locker in the Rockies' clubhouse.

Rockies' deal for Astros pitcher Wandy Rodriguez stalled
The Astros' desire for the Rockies to give up a top prospect and take on the remaining $36 million on Wandy Rodriguez's contract have stalled talks between the clubs today, according to a major-league source.

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