Wednesday, January 4, 2012

Afternoon Headlines: Campaign to legalize marijuana in Colorado turns in signatures in attempt to make the 2012 ballot



Judge won't keep informants' names secret in meth-for-sex case of ex-ArapCo Sheriff Patrick Sullivan
Former Arapahoe County Sheriff Patrick Sullivan, charged with trading meth for sex, made a court appearance this morning. Prosecutors wanted to keep the identities of two confidential informants from the defense, but District Court Judge William Sylvester denied that motion.

Denver police monitor: Reinstating officers who lied has "horrible implications"
A Civil Service panel's decision to return two Denver police officers fired for lying on the job suggests to cops that it is OK to lie, Denver's independent monitor said today.

Longmont police: Teens suspected of herding geese into road, running over them with SUV
A goose that police believe was intentionally struck by an SUV on Sunday is in stable condition at Greenwood Animal Sanctuary and officers are looking for the teenagers suspected of running down a group of the birds.

Douglas County sheriff's deputy accused of driving drunk is fired
A Douglas County sheriff's deputy, accused of causing a series of crashes while driving drunk on Sunday, was fired today.


Denver metro area unemployment 7.9 percent in November
The Denver-Aurora-Broomfield area registered an unemployment rate of 7.9 percent in November (not seasonally adjusted), the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics said today.

Stocks flat after day of big gains
Stock indexes were flat Wednesday after a big gain to open the trading year. Specialty stores such as Bed Bath & Beyond rose after a report that mall shopping was strong in the days after Christmas. Bank stocks, health care companies and utilities fell slightly.

Report: Kodak may file for bankruptcy
Shares of photography pioneer Eastman Kodak Co. tumbled to a new all-time low Wednesday following a report that the ailing company is getting ready to seek bankruptcy court protection.


Romney, Santorum take on NH after virtual tie; Bachmann bows out
A squeaker of an Iowa victory behind him, Mitt Romney jumped into the New Hampshire primary Wednesday, declaring that his staying power sets him apart from caucus runners-up Rick Santorum and Ron Paul and the rest of the GOP presidential field. Michele Bachmann underscored his point by quitting the race, while Rick Perry settled doubts that he would indeed soldier on.

Romney accepts McCain's endorsement in GOP race
Mitt Romney on Wednesday accepted an endorsement from Arizona Sen. John McCain, the 2008 Republican presidential nominee, as he pushed for an overwhelming victory in next week's New Hampshire primary.

Obama bypasses Senate, installs new consumer chief
A defiant President Barack Obama, tired of Senate Republicans stalling his nominee to lead a new consumer protection agency, put him in charge Wednesday over their opposition.


Broncos' Brian Dawkins out of practice again with neck injury
Another Broncos practice, another day with Brian Dawkins on the sideline. Dawkins, the team's veteran strong safety, is merely watching practice again today because of a neck injury that has kept him out of most or all of the team's last four games.

Pittsburgh's Ben Roethlisberger says ankle a '5' prepping for Broncos
Speaking today during a teleconference with Denver media, Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger said his ankle feels like a '5' on a scale of 1-10.

Peter Mueller skating at Avs practice
Oft-injured forward Peter Mueller is skating at Avalanche practice today, centering a line with Gabriel Landeskog and Milan Hejduk.

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