 Denver Public Schools post gains in on-time graduation rates
 Denver Public Schools posted significant gains in on-time graduation rates last year, according to data released Friday by the Colorado Department of Education. By the most basic, bottom-line measure, DPS out-performed the statewide average for growth rates, but the growth at DPS still means that the district's overall graduation levels lag far behind the statewide average. Consumer advocate Tom Martino's battle over gyroplane sale, crash continues
In what appears to be a vigilant back-and-forth he-said/he-said, the New Mexico man who purchased an experimental gyroplane owned by consumer advocate Tom Martino says in court papers that not only did Martino broker the deal but advised him regular automotive gasoline was just fine to use. Main pipe breaks in southeast Denver causes water outages
Two water main pipe breaks in southeast Denver today have caused water outages in the areas. Colorado Springs mom gets 30 years in baby's scalding death
Estella Toleafoa, whose 9-month-old son drowned in a bathtub of scalding water while she was across the street buying cigarettes and chicken wings, was sentenced Friday to 30 years in prison. |
 Sears to close Westminster Mall store
 The Sears store at 5501 W. 88th Ave. in Westminster will be the fourth Colorado store closed by Sears Holding Corp., the company said today. The store, located at the Westminster Mall, was spared when the bulk of the mall was demolished in July. Marriott gives $1 million to hospitality school
Metropolitan State College of Denver's Hospitality, Tourism and Events Department has received a $1 million gift from the Marriott foundation to support the school's new Hotel and Hospitality Learning Center. Home sales up at end of dismal year, offering
Home sales in December reached their highest pace in nearly a year. The gain coincided with other signs that the troubled housing market improved at the end of last year. |
 On primary eve, Romney says SC race neck-and-neck
 Mitt Romney pronounced himself in a neck-and-neck race with Newt Gingrich on the eve of South Carolina's pivotal presidential primary and pressed his chief rival Friday to release more details about his ethical problems as House speaker. Obama to press Congress to revisit $1.2T in cuts
In its budget proposal next month, the Obama administration will urge lawmakers to revisit the failed attempt by a congressional supercommittee to cut the deficit by at least $1.2 trillion, the White House says. House GOP seeks unity in election-year challenge
House Republican leaders pleaded for elusive unity from the disparate factions in their party as they pursue a dual election-year prize of retaining their majority and denying President Barack Obama a second term. |
 Avalanche stick with Jean-Sebastien Giguere vs. Kings
 Goalie Jean-Sebastien Giguere will get his second consecutive start and fourth in five games Saturday when the Avalanche play the Los Angeles Kings at the Staples Center. Ryan Spilborghs agrees to minor-league deal with Indians
Two of the most popular Rockies in recent seasons will be reunited in Cleveland. Outfielder Ryan Spilborghs has agreed to a minor-league deal with the Indians, pending a physical. Nuggets Nene will not play tonight at Washington
The Nuggets will be without their top rebounder Nene tonight and possibly Saturday too, according to coach George Karl. The forward won't play tonight against Wizards, a precautionary measure to rest his lingering left heel strain. |
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