 Ohio zoo owner sets exotic animals free, kills himself
 Townspeople hid indoors Wednesday as deputies with high-powered rifles hunted down and killed lions, bears, tigers and dozens of other exotic beasts that escaped from a wild-animal park after the owner threw their cages open and committed suicide. Listeria in cantaloupe: FDA releases finding on cause of contamination at Jensen Farms
The Food and Drug Administration Wednesday identified a number of unsanitary factors that contributed to the spread of listeria onto Jensen Farms cantaloupes, leading to the deaths of at least 25 people in the outbreak. Man killed by Denver police appears to be homicide suspect in Lakewood
Two men linked to a Denver armed robbery that left one of them shot and killed by police yesterday were both wanted in Lakewood as murder suspects. Director Michael Moore coming to Auraria in Denver
"Here Comes Trouble: Stories From My Life" is the title of Michael Moore's recently published quasi-memoir. Organizers at Auraria's three colleges might add with a wink, "No, really, here comes trouble." |
 Apple employees celebrate Jobs, stores close
 Apple Inc.'s famous penchant for secrecy remained intact Wednesday as the company's retail stores were curtained and employees were close-lipped about a private memorial service to celebrate the life of company co-founder Steve Jobs. Social Security benefits to go up 3.6 percent
Social Security benefits will go up by 3.6 percent next year, the first increase since 2009 for the one in five Americans who rely on government retirement and disability programs. Airlines hike fares for 1st time since summer
Holiday travelers may want to lock in airfares now, because they're going up. Major airlines are joining in the first widespread airfare increase since early August. |
 Senate passes bill to allow ski areas to develop offseason activities
 A proposal that would allow ski areas to potentially expand activities to biking, zip lines and rope courses — legislation that would undoubtedly bring jobs to Colorado's mountain towns — passed the U.S. Senate late Tuesday.
Prominent Coloradans vow to "make it better" for gay students
OneColorado, the state's prominent gay-rights group, has unveiled a video where "straight allies" talk about wanting to "make it better" for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered kids. Tipton dangles education as the carrot to get more drilling
Republican Rep. Scott Tipton has introduced legislation that would funnel a small percentage of new money derived from oil drilling to state education departments — something he calls a win-win because it is a "considerable investment in our children's future and our universities." |
 Oregon QB Thomas believes he'll play vs. CU
 Oregon quarterback Darron Thomas told reporters after today's practice that he's optimistic he'll play Saturday at Colorado. He denied reports earlier this week that he has not taken any snaps with the first-team offense. Sizzling Avs prepare for Blackhawks on Thursday night
The red-hot Avalanche, coming off a 5-0 road trip that put it tied with Dallas atop the Western Conference standings, returned to practice today and prepared for its second home game Thursday night against the Chicago Blackhawks. Grand Junction gets Rockies minor league team
Grand Junction is welcoming a Colorado Rockies' farm club next season. The Grand Junction Rockies will begin play in 2012 at Suplizio Field after the city council approved a 15-year lease with stadium owners late Monday. |
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