Monday, February 20, 2012

Afternoon Headlines: Strong winds, snow make for difficult Presidents' Day driving



Strong winds, snow make for difficult Presidents' Day driving
Though the snow and wind of a low-pressure system crossing Colorado has moved onto the Eastern Plains today, last night's storm will likely slow the holiday commute back to Denver for tens of thousands of high country skiers and boarders.

Denver gasoline prices steady as nation prices skyrocket
Average retail gasoline prices in Denver have risen 0.9 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.02 on Sunday, according to Patrick DeHaan, senior petroleum analyst for GasBuddy.com.

Wanted man takes apart Denver hospital bed, escapes, remains at large
Authorities continue to look for a sex offender who escaped custody from a Denver hospital where he dismantled a bed to free himself from a leg shackle.

Driver who died in single-vehicle crash at Berthoud Pass identified
A driver who died when his pickup truck plunged off Berthoud Pass has been identified.


YouTube enlists big-name help to redefine channels
YouTube is enlisting Hollywood's help to reach a generation of viewers more familiar with smartphones than TV remotes. The online video giant is aiming to create 25 hours of programming per day with the help of some of the top names in traditional TV.

Downtown Denver sushi operation closes
Sabi Sushi, a downtown Denver sushi delivery service that billed itself as the restaurant without a restaurant, has ceased operation.

Some Longmont-area homes cost more than Twin Peaks Mall
What can you buy for $8.5 million? How about a 12,000-square-foot home on Arrowleaf Court in Boulder? It's listed at $8.5 million.


Cheerleaders, pep band, help University of Denver unveil presidential debate logo
Cheerleaders cheered, the pep band played, and leaders delivered rousing speeches while the audience waited for the countdown clock to be revealed. It was an event like a prelude to a competition; but the competition anticipated has nothing to do with sports and everything to do with the Presidency of the United States of America.

Denver Mayor Hancock makes his pitch on CBS News for Dreamliner jet for DIA
Denver Mayor Michael Hancock appears on this CBS Sunday Morning segment about the Boeing Dreamliner 787 , saying that he would love to have the plane flying a nonstop flight out of Denver to Tokyo.

Hickenlooper administration tacks toward a lower-key approach to energy policy
What a difference and administration makes. After former Gov. Bill Ritter's non-stop "New Energy Economy" – the centerpiece of his administration – Gov. John Hickenlooper has adopted a more modest tone.


Rockies' Moyer on age, Arenado on opportunity
Nolan Arenado looked over at Jamie Moyer's locker and couldn't help but wonder. "Man he's been doing this for a long time. It's unreal," Arenado said. "I was just talking about this with my trainer. He's old enough to be my dad, and he's out here competing. It's great to see."

Vonn: Adding Moscow to travel experiences
We're in the Russian capital for a parallel slalom that will be held tonight on a course built on scaffolding at the Olympic Park. I had never been to Moscow before, and it's an amazing city.

Fired ESPN editor says racial slur not intended
The ESPN editor who was fired for writing an offensive headline in reference to Knicks standout Jeremy Lin says it did not occur to him he was using a racial slur. The New York Daily News reported Monday that Anthony Federico apologized and said he was devastated when he realized his mistake.

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