Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Afternoon Headlines: Teen who lost legs in train-jumping accident returns to Longmont to honor rescuers



Surviving snowmobiler "swam" through avalanche, then dug self out
he snowmobiler who died in an avalanche near Steamboat Springs Saturday has been identified as Tyler Lundstedt, 24, of Fort Collins. Lundstedt was buried in an avalanche after the snow machines he and his brother Jordan Lundstedt, 21, were riding in a steep drainage became stuck.

Teen who lost legs in train-jumping accident returns to Longmont to honor rescuers
On Sept. 5, Anna Beninati was only two weeks into her college career at CSU in Fort Collins. She moved from her home in Sandy, Utah, to pursue a music therapy degree in the state where both of her parents had studied.

Judge rejects 5th Amendment argument, rules suspect must unlock her computer
A federal judge in Denver has ruled that a bank-fraud suspect must unlock her computer for prosecutors, in a ruling that civil liberties advocates say undermines constitutional protections in a digital age.

Big grant will fund principal training in Denver schools
Six assistant principals in Denver Public Schools will spend a year shadowing successful district charter principals and learning best leadership practices in a groundbreaking cooperative effort funded by an $800,000 grant.


Colorado unemployment declines to 7.9 percent in December
Colorado's unemployment rate decreased one-tenth of a percentage point to 7.9 percent in December, the Colorado Department of Labor said today. The state said that over the year, the unemployment rate is down one percentage point from 8.9 in December 2010.

City development authority authorizes purchase of Sears property at Westminster Mall
The Westminster Economic Development Authority Monday night authorized the Westminster City Manager to buy the 7.9-acre property at 5501 W. 88th Ave. which contains a Sears store and automotive center.

Commerce City council votes to continue temporary fracking ban
The City Council late Monday night unanimously voted to continue an ordinance which temporarily bans hydraulic fracturing and drilling operations within the city until Feb. 27.


President Obama to visit Buckley Air Force base on Thursday
White House officials said Tuesday the president will visit Buckley Air Force base Thursday to talk about the new energy economy. In his five state tour set to begin tomorrow after the State of the Union tonight, he will deliver policy speeches in Michigan, Nevada, Iowa and Arizona, along with Denver.

Judge Feldman throws hat in to run for DA in 18th district
Former Arapahoe County Judge Ethan Feldman today announced his bid to become District Attorney in the 18th Judicial District.

Romney paid $3M in federal income tax in 2010
Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney paid about $3 million in federal income taxes in 2010, having earned more than seven times that—$21.7 million—from his investments and making him among the wealthiest of American taxpayers.


Broncos' Dennis Allen frontrunner for Raiders' job
Many in the NFL who know Broncos defensive coordinator Dennis Allen say he will be a head coach in the league someday. Someday might be a finalized contract away as Allen has emerged as the Oakland Raiders' man for their vacant head coaching position.

Avs host Minnesota Wild in big game before NHL all-star break
In what will be a final game before the NHL all-star break, the Avalanche will try to go out with a positive vibe tonight against divisional opponent and potential playoff bubble contender Minnesota at the Pepsi Center.

CU Buffs land another 4-star defensive back
Two days after Colorado nabbed its first four-star four recruit during the current recruiting cycle, the Buffs landed another bluechip cornerback when Yuri Wright announced Tuesday that he will sign with the Buffs, according to Rivals.com.

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