Wednesday, February 1, 2012

Afternoon Headlines: Bradford might leave GOP, force House leadership change



Colorado Capitol dome going under wraps
The Colorado Capitol's dome is going under wraps today, as contractors take the next step in the restoration project expected to last more than two years.

Weather heading for Denver could pack punch, wind and snow
A winter storm watch has been posted for northeastern Colorado as a strong Pacific storm system, packing strong winds and moisture, heads for the state.

Police looking for man suspected of robbing four Denver metro area business at gunpoint
Denver police are looking for a man suspected of robbing at least four businesses at gunpoint in three days.

Bison escapes packing plant in Colorado Springs, shot by officer
A bison was fatally shot by a police officer in Colorado Springs Tuesday night after the animal escaped from a packing plant.


Foreclosures down 25 percent in Colorado in 2011
New foreclosure filings were down 25 percent in Colorado during 2011, dropping to the lowest annual total reported since 2006, according to the Colorado Division of Housing.

Metro area unemployment rate 8.1 percent in December
The Denver metro area registered an unemployment rate of 8.1 percent in December, not seasonally adjusted, down from 8.9 percent a year ago, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics said today.

38 DIA parking attendants to lose jobs to automation
About half of the parking pay booths at Denver International Airport will be automated by mid-February, forcing 38 people from their jobs.


Douglas County school board members endorse Romney
Saying the Republican contender is "committed to making our education system more effective by reducing needless federal intrusion," all seven members of the Douglas County School Board have endorsed Mitt Romney for President.

Santorum picks up Tancredo endorsement
Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum has picked up an endorsement from former Colorado congressman Tom Tancredo.

Obama details broader housing plan
President Barack Obama called on Congress Wednesday to make it easier for millions of additional homeowners to refinance their mortgages at lower interest rates even if they owe more than their homes are worth.


Egyptian soccer game turns violent, 73 dead
Egyptian state TV has raised the death toll to 73 after fans of rival soccer teams rushed the field, hurling stones and sticks at each other and sparking a stampede. State TV cited the Health Ministry and says 1,000 other people were injured in Wednesday's melee.

Mullen QB Cyler Miles remains undecided on signing day
Mullen High quarterback Cyler Miles did not attend the school's signing day ceremony this morning and is still deciding between Washington and Southern California.

Like Broncos, Giants challenged by Rob Gronkowski, Patriots
It's four days before the Super Bowl and the Broncos' defense still can't cover the New England Patriot tight ends.

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