Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Afternoon Headlines: 16 charged after dozens of Denver area homes raided in pot bust



Saguache County clerk recalled by voters following bungled 2010 election
Saguache County Clerk and Recorder Melinda Myers, under fire for a 2010 election that was bungled so badly it prompted a grand jury investigation, was recalled by voters yesterday.

Mild weather in Denver today, snow possible Thursday night
It will be sunny and mild in Denver today, with gusty winds developing this afternoon in the mountains.

Tim Tebow inspires gift for Knights
After watching the comeback of Broncos' quarterback Tim Tebow against the Chicago Bears Dec. 11, a woman said she was inspired to donate $5,000 in his name to the Knights of Columbus Ultrasound Program for crisis-pregnancy centers.

Cops: Sun goes down on "Sunrise Bandit"
Arvada police have arrested a suspect they dubbed the "Sunrise Bandit." William Spraggins, 41, of Arvada was arrested Tuesday afternoon after a traffic stop at West 64th Avenue and Quail Street, according to an Arvada Police Department media release.


DaVita acquires controlling interest in Bangalore company
Denver-based DaVita said today that it has acquired controlling interest in NephroLife, a Bangalore-based kidney care company.

Trust buys manufactured home sites, many in Colorado, for $330 million
A 16-property, multi-state manufactured housing portfolio with nearly half of its sites in Colorado has sold for $330 million, the brokers announced today.

Survey: Bikes generate $52 million economic boost for Boulder
Bikes are big business in Boulder. Boulder's bicycle-related businesses generated $52 million in sales and supported 330 full-time positions in 2010, according to the nonprofit Community Cycles.


Amid tears, Giffords bids her farewell to Congress
The applause rolled through the big chamber, growing ever louder as hundreds of Republicans and Democrats suddenly realized Rep. Gabrielle Giffords was back in the House. But this time she had come to say goodbye.

Bachmann says she'll seek 4th term in House
Minnesota Rep. Michele Bachmann swept aside doubts about her political future on Wednesday, declaring less than a month after ending her presidential bid that she will seek a fourth term in Congress.

Lower car fees again considered by Colo. lawmakers
A Republican lawmaker who wants to lower car fees to the tune of $12 million a year is trying again to ratchet back vehicle registration fees.


Nuggets, Gallinari agree to 4-year extension for $42 million
The deal is done — Nuggets forward Danilo Gallinari has agreed to a four-year contract extension. The 23-year-old small forward will make close to $42 million in that four year span, a league source told The Denver Post.

Former Mullen coach Dave Logan, Cherry Creek near a deal?
Dave Logan, one of Colorado's top athletic figures and a hugely successful prep football coach the last 19 years, could be named head coach at Cherry Creek High School as early as today.

Rapids sign Colombian midfielder Jaime Castrillon
The offseason addition of new head coach Oscar Pareja is bearing fruit already for the Colorado Rapids, as Colombian Jaime Castrillon signed a contract with the team Wednesday.

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