Friday, March 16, 2012

Afternoon Headlines: Broncos offering Peyton Manning roughly $90 million over 5 years



Denver could break weather record today, tomorrow
Leprechauns should be slathering on the sunscreen as unseasonably warm and sunny weather dominates Denver this afternoon and Saturday, which is St. Patrick's Day. The high temperature today in the city will climb to about 76 degrees, according to the National Weather Service, threatening to topple the record high in Denver for this date: 74 degrees, set in 1966 and tied last year.

A beast of a bike: Denver's cutting-edge Ronin takes a slice at the custom-motorcycle market
In a cavernous brick room built during the internal combustion engine's infancy, a team of Mile High designers is using everything from 3-D computer programs to crescent wrenches to create something new for the American road: the Ronin motorcycle.

Denver cops seek public's help in nabbing Whole Foods purse picking duo
Denver police are looking for two men who worked in tandem to pinch the wallet of a woman shopping at a grocery store.

Lawyer: Feds case against second terrorism suspect "thin"
A lawyer for a second man accused of conspiring with an Aurora man to support the Islamic Jihad Union says the case against his client is weak.


Apple fans buy iPad on 1st day, some wait hours
Apple's latest iPad drew the customary lines of die-hard fans looking to be first and entrepreneurs looking to make a quick profit. Many buyers lined up for hours, and in some cases overnight, as the tablet computer went on sale in the U.S. and nine other countries.

Settlement's $51 million will be used for homeowner relief
Colorado state officials said today that the $51 million the state received under a recent settlement with the country's five largest banks will be used to fund homeowner relief and foreclosure prevention efforts.

What are Drupalers and why are they descending on Denver?
The Mile High City will host about 3,000 "Drupalers" next week for a three-day geekfest.


Salamander gets official designation in Colorado
Colorado has an official state amphibian. A bill making the western tiger salamander the official amphibian was signed into law Friday. A Denver primary school class suggested the designation. Gov. John Hickenlooper visited with the kids and told them they were a model for others.

Hancock plans to stump for Obama
Denver Mayor Michael Hancock says he plans to campaign and stump for President Barack Obama "wherever I'm asked to go" this fall.

Denver council's redistricting debate continues, council considers new map
Denver City Council will meet Monday to continue to discuss a matter that, frankly, hasn't taken much of the city by storm: remapping the city's council districts.


Rockies will discuss whether free-agent Dontrelle Willis is worth a look
Always interested in pitching depth, the Rockies will discuss internally today whether to pursue free-agent Dontrelle Willis. The Phillies released Willis today after he struggled in camp, allowing five earned runs in 2 3/3 innings. It would be a bit of a longshot for the Rockies, but they could use more left-handed bullpen options.

LHP Andy Pettitte makes comeback, rejoins Yankees
Pitcher Andy Pettitte has ended his one-year retirement and is making a comeback with the New York Yankees.

HochCast breaks down Nuggets trade, scenes from "Hoosiers"
The Nuggets acquired JaVale McGee, so let's take a look at what could make him a potentially effective player for Denver.

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