Friday, October 21, 2011

Afternoon Headlines: Services underway for six killed in van crash near Kit Carson



Services underway for six killed in van crash near Kit Carson
More than 1,300 people have packed the Eads High School gymnasium as services begin for Howard Mitchell and his five foster and adopted children. Quilts with photos of Mitchell and the five children are draped across the stage.

Murderer Travis Forbes weeps in court as he is sentenced to 48 years for attack on Lydia Tillman
Convicted killer Travis Forbes wanted to skip his sentencing hearing today for his attempted murder of Lydia Tillman last July in Fort Collins.

Autopsy says man's death at Denver Zoo was a homicide, criminal charges will not follow
The death of a man who died at the Denver Zoo after he was shocked with a Taser during a struggle with a security guard and police was a homicide, Denver's coroner has ruled.

Largest study on cellphones, cancer finds no link
Danish researchers can offer some reassurance if you're concerned about your cellphone: Don't worry. Your device is probably safe.


Federal appeals court upholds Clinton-era roadless rule
The U.S. Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld the 2001 national rule aimed at protecting 49 million acres of roadless forests and grasslands — resolving a federal circuit court split on care of public land.

Stocks rise sharply on solid corporate earnings
Stocks rallied Friday after several large U.S. companies reported solid third-quarter earnings. The Dow Jones industrial average and the Standard & Poor's 500 are set to close the week higher as hope builds that a weekend meeting will bring European leaders closer to easing the region's debt troubles.

Colorado unemployment rate falls to 8.3 percent
Colorado's unemployment rate is falling as more people find jobs, and average hourly earnings are up slightly.


Denver Mayor Michael Hancock supports plan to outlaw sleeping on the 16th Street Mall
Denver Mayor Michael Hancock today said he would support a new law to prohibit overnight camping in public places — aimed specifically at reducing the number of homeless people on the streets.

Salazar pledges to make new Denver trail network a reality
The Interior Department pledged Friday to try and make new hiking and paved trails in the Denver metro area, linking three national wildlife refuges, a reality in a bid to make the outdoors more accessible to everyone.

Mike Coffman testifies in redistricting trial, says Democrats see him as Senate threat
GOP Congressman Mike Coffman said today he thinks Democrats are taking aim at him because they view him as a potential U.S. Senate candidate.


Broncos finally healthy as Miami Dolphins game approaches
With the Broncos set to board a charter flight to Miami this afternoon, the team is as healthy as its been since the start of training camp. Every player on the team's 53-man roster was in uniform for this morning's practice, including wide receiver Eddie Royal, who has missed three games with a groin injury, and safety Brian Dawkins, who left the Broncos' game against the Chargers with a neck injury.

Rockies make Jerry Weinstein new catching coach
The Rockies are changing their catching coach. The club announced today that High-A Modesto Nuts manager Jerry Weinstein will be added to the major league staff as catching coach for 2012.

IndyCar summons drivers to discuss Wheldon's death
IndyCar Series CEO Randy Bernard has called a driver meeting for Monday to discuss Dan Wheldon's fatal accident.

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