Monday, January 9, 2012

Afternoon Headlines: DaveCo Liquors brothers plead not guilty on organized crime, tax evasion charges



DaveCo Liquors brothers plead not guilty on organized crime, tax evasion charges
Three brothers who operate the world's largest liquor store in Thornton pleaded not guilty today to 52 counts tied to tax evasion and racketeering. DaveCo Liquors' Hani, Ghassan and Bassam Sawaged allegedly logged $5.4 million worth of fictitious returns for products that never existed and pocketed the cash.

Dish unveils new broadband, DVR services
Dish Network announced today that it will begin offering a bundle of satellite broadband and video services for $79 this quarter.

Accused Denver cold case killer pleads not guilty
The transient man accused of stabbing a woman to death in Capitol Hill in 2004 today pleaded not guilty in Denver District Court.

Pueblo woman faces cruelty charge for 60 starving dogs and other animals
A Pueblo County woman has been charged with cruelty to animals for the third time after authorities seized more than 60 starving and emaciated animals from her home.


Slow going, again, on Wall Street
Stocks drifted higher Monday in a fourth consecutive listless session. Traders waited for Alcoa to report its quarterly financial results so they could look for clues about the economy.

Good Times to sell some restaurants
Golden-based Good Times Restaurants reported today that it is planning to sell some of its lower performing stores in "trade areas that are no longer our core target."

Gas prices down in Denver; up nationally
Average retail gasoline prices in Denver fell 1.5 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.97 per gallon on Sunday, according to DenverGasPrices.com.


Obama announces resignation of chief of staff
President Barack Obama says his chief of staff William Daley is resigning after a year on the job to return to his native Chicago and spend more time with his family.

Hickenlooper unveils "red tape" report, says no tie to potential tax hike someday
From outdated rules dictating how events are held along the sides of state highways to delays in processing air quality permits, Gov. John Hickenlooper says his administration is zeroing in on governement red tape.

Another Jeffco showdown: candy man plans a run for the state House
Every year on Valentine's Day each state lawmaker gets a box of toffee from Enstrom Candies — a delivery Rick Enstrom hopes to make in person next year.


Broncos' Ayers: Patriots "definitely beat us" in earlier meeting
No excuses. That's what Broncos defensive end Robert Ayers said today about the 41-23 loss to New England on Dec. 18 in Denver. The Patriots overcame an early deficit by taking advantage of three turnovers to score 20 points in the second quarter.

Nuggets' Nene will try and play tonight vs. Hornets
Nuggets center Nene was at the team's shootaround this morning and says he plans to play tonight against New Orleans. He missed Saturday's game at San Antonio with a strained heel.

Avs' Johnson, O'Brien miss practice
Avalanche defensemen Erik Johnson and Shane O'Brien missed practice today because of injuries and O'Brien will be unavailable for at least the next two games.

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