Thursday, December 1, 2011

Afternoon Headlines: Snow continues to fall in Denver, roads are mostly wet



EPA: Benzene contained in gunk leaking into Sand Creek and South Platte River
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency clean-up coordinators today said the black goo leaking from the Sand Creek shoreline north of downtown Denver is "a gasoline-like material" that contains cancer-causing benzene.

Colorado State to hire Jack Graham as athletic director, after ousting Paul Kowalczyk
Colorado State athletics director Paul Kowalczyk is out of his job, and he will be replaced by former Rams' quarterback and long-time businessman Jack Graham.

Longtime wrestling coach at Denver West High School dies after being hit by car near team's bus
The former head coach of Denver West High School's wrestling team was killed Wednesday night, when he and his 16-year-old grandson were hit by a car after stepping from behind a team bus near the school.

Beating of suspect "run of the mill" for some at DPD, former safety manager testifies
The violence by Denver Police officers that left a 16 year-old with a damaged liver and kidney was unusual only because the injuries were so severe, former safety manager Al LaCabe said today.


Stocks waver, a day after biggest rally in 2 years
A rally that pushed major stock indexes up more than 7 percent this week stalled Thursday. Stocks wavered between slight gains and slight losses in late afternoon trading, a day after the market posted its biggest gain in two and a half years.

Digital First Media announces management appointments
Digital First Media, formed to oversee Denver Post owner MediaNews Group and the Journal Register Co., announced several editorial and advertising management appointments today.

Southwest Windpower opening Broomfield office
Arizona's Southwest Windpower, one of the world's largest manufacturers of wind-powered turbines, is opening a branch office in Broomfield's Interlocken business park. The new facility will focus on the development of a wind testing site and commercial sales.


Colorado GOP faults redistricting maps before state Supreme Court, chief justice skeptical
Attorneys who support and oppose a new congressional map made their arguments today before seven Supreme Court justices who had a variety of questions for them.

GOP head recommended "Super Partisan Mario" for reapportionment panel
With some Republicans howling about Mario Carrera being a "wolf in sheep's clothing" and a shill for Democrats, it's worth asking how he came to be appointed to the Colorado Reapportionment Commission, the panel drawing new state legislative districts.

Left-leaning group plans "speak out" against both Colorado Dems and Republicans
MoveOn.org, a left-leaning public policy group, plans to hold demonstrations today at the congressional offices of both Colorado Democrats and Republicans to speak out against what they feel have been the ills of Washington, which to no surprise, are plenty.


Brandon Lloyd says Broncos needed quarterback clarity with Tebow, Orton
Former Broncos wide receiver Brandon Lloyd spoke to San Francisco reporters on a conference call in advance of the upcoming game between Lloyd's new team, the St. Louis Rams, and the 49ers.

Broncos get McGahee, Royal back from injury, but Miller still out
Two offensive starters returned to practice today for the Broncos, but star rookie linebacker Von Miller remains out while recovering from thumb surgery.

Andre Miller comes to practice gym, discusses role with Nuggets
The first Nugget in the practice gym today was Andre Miller, who had his first workout there since December of 2006, during his first time in powder blue.

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