Friday, March 23, 2012

Afternoon Headlines: One dead in Longmont, witness says planes collided in mid-air



Teen dead after early-morning shooting in Denver
Police are investigating a fatal shooting in densely-populated west Denver neighborhood early this morning. Det. John White, a Denver police spokesman, said officers responded to a report of shots fired in the 1300 block of Knox Court around 1:30 a.m.

25 dispensaries told to move away from schools, or close
The U.S. attorney's office today issued letters to the owners of 25 medical-marijuana dispensaries — all located within 1,000 feet of a school — notifying them that they have 45 days to close or potentially face criminal prosecution.

Police searching for man accused of raping a woman in Aurora massage parlor
Aurora police are looking for a man suspected of raping a woman at a massage parlor after she refused to perform sexual acts while giving the suspect a massage.

Arrest demands grow in Florida teen Trayvon Martin's shooting death
The investigation into last month's shooting death of an unarmed black teenager in an Orlando suburb is out of the hands of the beleaguered police chief and the county prosecutor with the Justice Department looking at possible civil rights violations and a grand jury perhaps considering charges.


Stevinson Chevrolet site in Lakewood makes way for new business development
The former Stevinson Chevrolet building at West Colfax and Indiana Street in Lakewood has been reduced to rubble to make way for a planned business development. According to Lakewood Planner Andrea Rand, the lot is owned by Alberta Development Partners, the same developer responsible for such mixed-use and retail developments in the metro area as Southlands in Aurora and the Streets at Southglenn in Centennial.

Facebook warns employers not to demand passwords
Facebook is warning employers not to demand the passwords of job applicants, saying that it's an invasion of privacy that opens companies to legal liabilities. The social networking company is also threatening legal action.

Execs from Japan's All Nippon Airways visit Denver
Executives from Japan's All Nippon Airways visited Denver this week, a spokeswoman for Denver Mayor Michael Hancock confirmed Thursday.


House committee approves drug testing for statewide elected officials
Statewide elected officials would have to be drug tested under an amendment that was approved today as part of bill to drug test welfare recipients. The constitutional officers — governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general, secretary of state and treasurer — and all 100 lawmakers would have to pay for the own tests, under House Minority Leader Mark Ferrandino's proposal.

Colorado bill aims to nix appointed public trustees in Mesa, Weld and El Paso counties
Three counties where public trustees — the overseers of the state's foreclosure process — are appointed by the governor would have the position filled instead by their elected treasurers, under a bill proposed to the Colorado legislature.

Hickenlooper meeting with regional governors
Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper is meeting with the governors of Kansas and Nebraska to discuss regional issues.


Broncos agree to terms with tight end Joel Dreessen
After a night to sleep on it, free agent tight end Joel Dreessen is coming back to Colorado. The Fort Morgan native has agreed to terms with the Broncos and immediately moves to the top of the depth chart at the position.

Fresh cornerback Tracy Porter thinks Broncos offer championship opportunity
The newest Broncos defensive back is looking for a fresh start and a chance at another Super Bowl ring. And, as cornerback Tracy Porter passed newly-signed quarterback Peyton Manning in the team's Dove Valley complex Friday, he said he felt Denver could give him both of those things.

Rockies' Guthrie talks about being No. 1 guy; lineups for Cubs game
Jeremy Guthrie, now officially the Rockies' opening-day starter, wants to be more than just an innings eater.

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