Wednesday, October 5, 2011

Afternoon Headlines: Eastwood not guilty by reason of insanity in Deer Creek Middle School shooting



Eastwood not guilty by reason of insanity in Deer Creek Middle School shooting
Bruco Eastwood was found not guilty by reason of insanity on the most serious charges this afternoon in the February, 2010 shooting at Deer Creek Middle School that injured two students before it was stopped by teachers. The verdict was announced shortly before 2 p.m. He was found guilty of a single count of possessing a weapon on school grounds. Eastwood never contested that he shot the students on Feb. 23, 2010.

Denver cops use social media to rebut news stories
The Denver Police Department has used its Twitter account over the past two years to alert the public to road closures, seek crime tips and even to advertise blood drives.

Forest Service: We must rethink access to Maroon Bells near Aspen
With crowds at the Maroon Bells last weekend that prevented some visitors from reaching the destination, Forest Service officials in Aspen are calling for a new way to manage access to the popular spot.

Elk take over Rocky Mountain National Park during fall mating season
Traffic jams in Rocky Mountain National Park are not an uncommon thing during the peak summer months, when over a million visitors stream through the park.


Strong August in mountain real estate marks rebound from super-weak July
After a nearly record-setting collapse in July, Colorado's mountain town real estate sales rebounded in August with vigorous sales that put the heavy-hitter Pitkin and Eagle counties back on track for a $1 billion year.

Stocks rise on hopes for European banks
Stocks rose for a second straight day Wednesday on signs that the U.S. economy grew in September and that European officials are moving to support the region's struggling banks.

Nominate your company as a Top Workplace
The Denver Post will recognize the area's top employers this spring in a special section devoted to the best workplaces.


President Obama to return to Colorado the end of October on a campaign visit
Sources close to President Barack Obama's re-election campaign say he will visit Denver the week of Oct. 24, for a reception and discussion at the Ritchie Center on the campus of the University of Denver. Details of the visit have yet to be finalized, but sources say the event will be sponsored by Obama for America and the Democratic National Committee.

Denver Public Schools: We may have to cut free meals if nutrition standards take effect
Denver Public Schools lunch director Leo Lesh told a group of journalists and schools advocates today that his district would likely cut free breakfast and lunch programs for poor schools if new nutrition standards take effect that require schools to serve more fruits and vegetables.

Obama signs bill to keep government running
President Barack Obama has signed legislation to keep the federal government running for another six weeks. Congress must now finish work on agency budgets for the new fiscal year.


Brian Dawkins sits out as Broncos prepare for Chargers
The Broncos were back in pads, but without several important players, as they began preparing for Sunday's game against division rival San Diego. Safety Brian Dawkins did not participate in today's practice, the first session he has missed all season.

Stefan Elliott out, Gabriel Landeskog in on Avalanche season-opening roster
The Avalanche today reduced its roster to the regular-season maximum of 23 players by reassigning defenseman Stefan Elliott and putting defenseman Kyle Cumiskey (groin) and forwards Mark Olver (head) and Brandon Yip (forearm) on injured reserved.

Alister Ratcliff of Fort Lewis signs with Team Chipotle
Alister Ratcliff, Fort Lewis College's collegiate national road champion, has signed with Team Chipotle, Team Garmin-Cervelo's continental cycling team.

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