Tuesday, September 27, 2011

Afternoon Headlines: President Obama arrives in Denver to deliver jobs speech



Fire in southwest Denver traps three; injuries are "very serious"
Three people suffered serious injuries in an early morning fire in southwest Denver. The fire broke out at about 4 a.m. at 455 S. Eliot St., said Lt. Phil Champagne, a Denver Fire Department spokesman.

Boulder police: Several injured after woman, 80, drove into Valmont post office
One woman was transported to the hospital and several others suffered minor injuries after a woman drove her Lincoln Continental through a plate-glass window into the crowded lobby of the U.S. Post Office's Valmont Station in Boulder this morning.

Several snakes survived Littleton business fire, investigation ongoing
A small number of snakes, including a boa constrictor, survived a fire at a business in Littleton.

Boulder man says he can't quit flashing women
A man who has admitted exposing himself to more than 60 women has been released on bond after telling police he can't quit.


Stocks jump again on hopes of Europe deal
Stocks surged Tuesday on hopes that European leaders are moving closer to a plan to contain that region's debt crisis. The Dow Jones industrial average jumped more than 200 points.

Home prices remain flat in Denver
Home prices in Denver remained flat in July, bucking a national trend which saw 17 of 20 metro areas posting monthly increases in home prices, according to the Standard & Poor's/Case-Shiller Home Price Index released today.

Tamra Ward appointed to head Colorado Concern
Tamra Ward, who has served as the spokeswoman and top policy and political advisor for the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce for 10 years, has been appointed to head Colorado Concern.


College student first in line wants to hear what Obama will say about jobs
At 6:35 this morning, Valerie Soto and her daughter Veronica walked up to the gate at Lincoln High School, earning them the distinction of first in line to see President Obama's speech this afternoon. That's nothing. The Adams County family got in line at 4:30 yesterday morning to get tickets for the event.

Oops! White House goofs on Western geography
Bound to be one of the more shared links today is this item from CNN on the press credential for Obama's three-state Western tour. Turns out the press credential the White House press office is handing out has an embarrassing error.

Republicans assail President Obama's Denver visit to promote jobs plan
In a press conference call to reporters this morning Colorado Republican chairman Ryan Call said President Barack Obama's visit to Denver later this afternoon is not about jobs and getting Coloradans back to work, but instead, a mere campaign stop in a state where he will need votes.


Broncos could get some key players back to play Green Bay Packers
Buckle up that concussion-limiting helmet, Aaron Rodgers. Elvis could be in the building. Enjoy that three-touchdown game for a few more days, Jermichael Finley. Because there's a possibility that come Sunday you'll be taking on the Champ.

CU Buffs prepare to deal with Washington State passing attack
This is not the week to be running thin in the secondary. Washington State (2-1), ranked fourth among FBS schools by averaging 380 passing yards a game and sixth in total offense at 539.7, comes in as Colorado's Pac-12 opener Saturday.

Avs' Jan Hejda on fast road to recovery from knee injury
At 33, defenseman Jan Hejda is one of the Avalanche's senior members. He's also apparently one of the faster healers on the team.

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