Thursday, March 1, 2012

Afternoon Headlines: Snow arrives early in Denver, up to 3 inches of accumulation possible



Jury gets case against former Bronco Perrish Cox
Douglas County District Court jurors are now deliberating the sexual assault case against former Denver Broncos cornerback Perrish Cox. Cox did not testify in his own defense of charges that he raped a woman who was passed out at his apartment over Labor Day 2010.

Republic CEO says company can cut more costs at Frontier
Another $15 million to $20 million of cost-saving opportunities exist at Frontier Airlines, the chief executive of the carrier's parent company said today.

Refugee accused of terrorism, at risk of assault by other jail inmates, is being kept in solitary confinement
Uzbek refugee Jamshid Muhtorov has been placed in a special housing unit for his own protection because inmates housed in the same jail may believe he is on the same level as the terrorists involved in the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks, federal court records show.

Feds unlock suspect's computer without her help
A dispute over whether requiring a bank-fraud suspect to unlock her computer violates the suspect's rights against self-incrimination has shifted after federal authorities got into the computer another way.


H&M to open store at FlatIron Crossing in Broomfield
Cheap chic retailer H&M will open another store in FlatIron Crossing this fall on the upper level in the current Eddie Bauer space. Eddie Bauer will relocate to the lower level next to Tilly's.

Applebee's hires Boulder ad agency CP+B
Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar today announced that it has selected Boulder advertising agency CP+B to help accelerate "the momentum Applebee's has built around its brand."

Crocs honored for children's footwear
Niwot-based Crocs announced today that it was awarded the 2011 Footwear Plus Award for Design Excellence in the Children's category at the 13th Annual Plus Awards presented by Footwear Plus, the industry's leading fashion magazine.


Colorado House committee approves PERA pension change
A House committee today approved a bill changing how a government employee's pension is calculated, but only after the sponsor amended it so it doesn't impact most workers in the system.

Hicken-blooper: Governor's intro slip-up turns press conference blue, faces red
Sometimes that first cup of coffee in the morning isn't enough. Gov. John Hickenlooper had one of those forehead-slapping moments Wednesday as he was preparing to introduce Lt. Gov. Joe Garcia at an event promoting a literacy initiative.

Tick, tock, ka-ching: House Democrats track the running tab on unpassed bill
Another day, another $164,383. That's how much county treasurers say taxpayers are losing every day while House Bill 1005, sponsored by Rep. Dan Pabon, D-Denver, remains unpassed, sitting on the House calendar since Feb. 8.


Mueller to play on Avs' fourth line tonight vs. Columbus
Peter Mueller will be in the Avalanche lineup tonight — albeit on the fourth line. Mueller, one of the team's most skilled forwards, will take Chuck Kobasew's spot in the lineup when the Avs host the last-place Columbus Blue Jackets at the Pepsi Center.

Broncos' Tim Tebow, Von Miller among 64 in "Madden 13″ cover vote
Quarterback Tim Tebow and linebacker Von Miller were selected to represent the Denver Broncos in the "Madden NFL 13″ cover vote, according to EA Sports.

Rapids facing MLS compliance deadline with player numbers; plus news and notes
The MLS compliance deadline for roster cuts before the season is March 1 — as in right about now. But the Rapids are nearly settled.

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