Morning headlines from DenverPost.com

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Today's Front Page News

Colorado killer Travis Forbes played cat-and-mouse with police for months
It had been five months since a 19-year-old Aurora woman went missing from a Lower Downtown Denver nightclub, and two months since a Fort Collins woman was attacked and left for dead. Police suspected Travis Forbes in both crimes. To stop him, they would need his help.  

• NBA, players agree to deal; awaits vote
• Chargers' Philip Rivers remains thorn in Broncos' side
• Air Force rolls past Colorado State, 45-21, up for bowl
• Denver's Ron Lyle, heavyweight boxer, dies at age 70
• Aurora on verge of being in single congressional district

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Today's Local Politics

Colorado voter turnout shows high interest in education reform
Near-record campaign contributions, national media attention and large voter turnouts revealed deeper public interest in education in Colorado this year.  

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Today's Business

Black Friday in Denver far from bleak but no blockbuster
Earlier store openings and more online buying turned Black Friday shades of gray for many traditional retailers.  

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Today's Sports Headlines

CSU-Pueblo loses to Minnesota-Duluth in Division II playoffs
Colorado State-Pueblo's attempt to write a dream ending to its four-season progression from startup program to national power ended Saturday.  

• Denver Nuggets have lineup questions to settle
• Chargers' Philip Rivers remains thorn in Broncos' side
• Air Force proud to play into postseason
• Sparsely attended home finale puts more heat on CSU's Fairchild
• Florence Huskies rush past Kent to 2A title game

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Today's Opinion

Drawing to a close
Mike Keefe came into my office earlier this month with two pieces of sketch paper and a problem.  

• Editorial: Positioning Colorado for a better economic future
• Editorial: Newt gets it righton immigration