Afternoon Headlines: Winter weather racing toward Denver, expect snow overnight and tomorrow

News Politics Sports Business Entertainment Lifestyles Opinion Travel Multimedia Coupons Autos Real Estate Jobs Classifieds   >> Sign up for breaking news alerts: Email | Text Breaking News >> 97-mph speed on I-70 leads to arrest News tips Nov. 30, 2011 Bail increased for ex-sheriff Pat Sullivan in sex-for-meth case   MOST POPULAR TODAY • Ex-Arapahoe County Sheriff Sullivan accused of dealing meth, trying to trade • Former Arapahoe sheriff Pat Sullivan in court this morning • Woody Paige: Tim Tebow an all-pro? It's no mirage • Neighbor may face charges in Firestone dog killings as others complained • Broncos defenders get tougher on tackling • Snow may sweep onto Front Range starting tonight • Cleanup crews attack toxic goo in South Platte north of Denver • Denver 10-year-old cuts hair for first time in gift for cousin   More stories >> Broncos' Von Miller has thumb surgery, could miss Vikings game The Broncos may have to play the Minnesota Vikings this Sunday without star linebacker Von Miller and No. 2 receiver Eddie Royal. Miller, a rookie with 10 1/2 sacks through 11 games, underwent surgery Tuesday to repair torn ligaments in his thumb. Winter weather racing toward Denver, expect snow overnight and tomorrow Don't be fooled by today's mild weather, a wintry blast, with below freezing temperatures, snow and gusty winds, is racing toward Denver and its expected to arrive tonight. Cleanup crews attack toxic goo in South Platte north of Denver Federal environmental officials have taken charge of a continuing toxic leak into Sand Creek and the South Platte River north of downtown Denver, trying to stop oily black goo from fouling northeastern Colorado's primary source of water. Colorado Dems enjoyed advantage GOP lacked in presenting maps for new legislative districts Republicans drawing new state legislative districts were given a Nov. 23 deadline for submitting maps, but Democrats serving on the same panel were told they could turn in final maps four days later. Move by central banks exhilarates Wall Street A move by the world's central banks to lower the cost of borrowing exhilarated investors Wednesday, sending Wall Street soaring more than 400 points and easing fears of a global credit crisis similar to the one that followed the 2008 collapse of Lehman Brothers. Ethics Watch files complaint against public trustee association over contributions An ethics watchdog group filed a complaint today charging the Pubic Trustees Association of Colorado with wrongly accepting contributions from companies and individuals they did business with, then using the funds to pay convention expenses at a Black Hawk casino. NASA awards Ball with space solar-electric propulsion study contract Ball Aerospace & Technologies Corp. of Broomfield is one of five companies that will develop mission concepts for demonstrating solar-electric propulsion in space. Colorado Capitol Dome closes after today for 2 years of repairs A fixture in downtown Denver since 1908 will close its doors to the public tomorrow as the state Capitol dome undergoes extensive repairs for the next two years. DCCC targets Coffman after House fails on balanced budget amendment Following the failed attempts of the U.S. House to pass a balanced budget amendment, the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee on Wednesday launched a grassroots campaign in an effort to hold Republican U.S. Rep. Mike Coffman "accountable" for his budget priorities. Colorado Mesa University president Tim Foster tells Congress to keep it simple Colorado Mesa University President Tim Foster told a House subcommittee this morning that he had a good story on how to keep tuition costs at bay in a tide of state budget cuts. World Cup moves events to Beaver Creek; Lindsey Vonn to race at home next week Three World Cup races scheduled for next week in France have been moved to Beaver Creek because of insufficient snow at Val d'Isere, giving Vail's Lindsey Vonn a chance to race World Cup in her home valley for the first time. Matt Duchene on left wing, but Avalanche coach Joe Sacco shakes up lines Avalanche coach Joe Sacco will again shake up his lines in search of more offense in tonight's game against the New Jersey Devils at the Pepsi Center. Broncos Cassius Vaughn to have surgery Friday Cornerback/kick returner Cassius Vaughn will have surgery Friday in North Carolina to repair the fracture in his lower left fibula.   COLORADO   2011 Denver Post Ski Guide   VICTORIA'S SECRET FASHION SHOW   Performance highlights and photos Captured A photo blog from The Denver Post, including One Colorado Photo a Day All Things Broncos The Denver Post's football reporters serve up the dish on the Broncos The Spot A blog dedicated to the state's politics and policy All Things Avs Reporter Adrian Dater has the ins and outs of the Avalanche All Things Rockies Rockies notes from the diamond with Troy E. 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