Monday, February 27, 2012

Afternoon Headlines: Officer seriously injured after truck slams into Denver police car



Adams Co. deputies shoot, kill man they say reached for pellet gun
A 40-year-old man was shot and killed by police during a traffic stop Sunday night after authorities said he lunged toward a weapon that turned out to be a pellet gun. Don Cambron, 40, was one of three passengers in an SUV that was stopped near 63rd Avenue and Federal Boulevard around 10:30 p.m.

Officer seriously injured after truck slams into Denver police car
An officer is listed in serious condition this morning after being hit by a police car when it was slammed by a suspected drunken driver.

Amber Alert canceled; missing Sheridan girl found in Evans
The Colorado Bureau of Investigation has canceled an Amber Alert for a 9-month-old girl missing out of Sheridan after she was located unharmed early this morning.

Substitute teacher in Edgewater elementary a sex-crime suspect
An Edgewater substitute elementary school teacher has been arrested on suspicion of sexual contact with a student.


Sales contracts for homes rose 2 pct. in January
The number of Americans who signed contracts to buy homes rose in January to the highest level in nearly two years, supporting the view that the housing market is gradually coming back.

Colorado mass layoff total drops
There were fewer mass layoffs in Colorado during January compared to January 2011, according to the U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Buffett says stocks, homes are fairly cheap now
Billionaire Warren Buffett said Monday that stocks remain relatively cheap compared to other investments as the economy continues to improve. He also said that the company he heads is prepared to replace him whenever the need arises.


Colorado revisits marijuana DUI standard
Driving while high is illegal in Colorado, but state lawmakers are again entering a hazy debate over how to measure whether medical marijuana patients are impaired behind the wheel. A bill up for a Senate hearing Monday would say that drivers would be considered impaired if they test positive for 5 nanograms or more of THC, the psychoactive ingredient in marijuana.

Court explains Colorado redistricting decision
Colorado's highest court has explained its decision upholding new congressional district lines.

Janich enters CD 2 primary, brings total to three GOP contenders
A third Republican, who has lost a number of statewide races in the last decade, is entering the 2nd Congressional District primary.


Avs trade Winnik, Galiardi to San Jose for McGinn, prospects in deadline deal
The Avalanche today traded forwards Daniel Winnik and TJ Galiardi to the San Jose Sharks for forward Jamie McGinn, 23, and two prospects, forwards Michael Sgarbossa (Ontario Hockey League) and Mike Connolly (American Hockey League).

Rockies' Scutaro surprised by trade, but likes new team
The collapse came with consequences. When the Red Sox missed the playoffs, there would be changes, infielder Marco Scutaro figured.

Daytona 500 start pushed back to 7 p.m. ET Monday
Are you ready for some racing—some Monday night racing? NASCAR pushed the start of its season-opening Daytona 500 to Monday night, under the lights and in primetime for the first time in its history.

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