Wednesday, March 7, 2012

Afternoon Headlines: Broncos will inquire about Peyton Manning, but likely to stick with Tim Tebow



Boulder scientists monitoring solar flares headed toward Earth
A pair of massive solar flares that erupted from the sun's surface Tuesday at about 5 p.m. Colorado time are expected to slam into the Earth early Thursday morning, possibly affecting communications and power, according to the Space Weather Prediction Center in Boulder.

Grisly details of girl's murder revealed during trial of killer's accomplice
The trial of Francesca Pagliasotti — the girlfriend of the man accused of killing and dismembering 16-year-old Alicia Martinez in 2010 — opened this morning with graphic details of the girl's death.

Anti-fracking protest casts shadow over jobs promise in Commerce City
A handful of protestors targeting hydraulic fracturing tried to overshadow a press conference this morning called to announce some goods news about three local businesses.

Man accused of robbing Westminster bank with a note
Authorities are looking for a man suspected of robbing a Westminster bank with a note Monday.


Apple unveils new iPad with sharper screen
Apple's new iPad model, with a sharper screen and a faster processor, will go on sale in the U.S. and six other countries next Friday, the company confirmed Wednesday.

New $1.2 million compost facility opened east of Denver
A new $1.2 million, 5.7 acre compost facility east of Denver is ultimately expected to produce 250 tons of material monthly, a spokesman for Alpine Waste & Recycling said today.

West Flanders Brewing to take over BJ's location on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder
The operators of The Sink have partnered with a local craft brewer -- who developed beers for the RedFish, LeftHand and Oskar Blues -- on a new brewpub and restaurant in downtown Boulder.


Noncompetitive Colorado Democratic caucus turnout far below 2008 level
As the political world focused on a close Republican presidential primary in Ohio, Colorado Democrats held caucuses Tuesday under little publicity as the party is unified around President Barack Obama as its nominee.

Colorado groups propose religious freedom amendment
Focus on the Family leads a coalition seeking a constitutional amendment probhiting state government from burdening the religious freedom of a person or religious organization.

Downgraded investments bill awaits Colorado Gov. Hickenlooper's pen
Colorado lawmakers have agreed to change an unusual state law that banned local governments from investing in federal securities.


Avs' Matt Duchene to miss game at Nashville with ankle injury
Avalanche forward Matt Duchene, who injured his right ankle in Tuesday's 7-1 victory over the visiting Minnesota Wild, did not participate in this morning's full-squad practice and will not play in Thursday's game at Nashville against the Predators.

Rockies' regulars taking on Giants' Lincecum in today's spring game
Sure, it's just the third Cactus League game, but today's Rockies' lineup is similar to the one that will take the field for the home-opener against the Giants on April 9 at Coors Field.

MLS thriving a decade after barely hanging on
Don Garber was still in the infancy of his tenure as commissioner of Major League Soccer when the league faced legitimate uncertainty about its future and was forced to fold two underperforming franchises.

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