Friday, April 13, 2012

Afternoon Headlines: Adams County students don period costumes, relive sinking of Titanic



Colo House OKs $19 billion budget on rare 64-1 vote
The Colorado House today approved a $19 billion state budget on a 64-1 vote, a rare feat of near unanimity on the state's annual spending plan. Democrats and Republicans hailed the budget, which is for the 2012-13 fiscal year.

New Belgium Brewing partners with USA Pro Cycling Challenge
New Belgium Brewing, maker of Fat Tire Amber Ale, has signed on to become the official beer partner for the USA Pro Cycling Challenge.

School in southwest Denver on lockdown after report of gunfire
Denver police have a home in southwest Denver surrounded and a nearby school is locked down as a safety precaution after reports of gunfire.

George Zimmerman makes court appearance in Trayvon Martin shooting case
Neighborhood watch volunteer George Zimmerman made his first court appearance Thursday on a second-degree murder charge in the shooting death of Trayvon Martin.


DIA Unveils Detours During Construction
Detours to ensure access to Denver International Airport during the south terminal redevelopment program will begin in late May and early June. The Level 5 work will be done on the west and east sides of the terminal at the same time.

New Aurora Distribution Center to Bring 490 Jobs
The Pauls Corp. is developing a $45 million distribution center in Aurora for United Natural Foods Inc., which will employ about 490 people at the facility when it is completed.

Colorado Among 15 States Accusing Apple, Publishers of E-book Price-fixing
Colorado on Wednesday joined 14 other states in alleging that Apple and some of the nation's biggest book publishers engaged in price-fixing


Minus Santorum, evangelical leaders begin to rally behind Romney
Rick Santorum had been the last best hope of Christian conservatives who opposed Mitt Romney, derided by many as a "Massachusetts moderate."

Buy American: CO debates bidding preferences
It may be patriotic to buy American, but Colorado lawmakers are divided on whether legislation should give a boost to construction companies that do it.

Colorado Republicans' delegation to national convention shrinks from previous years
Colorado Republicans will head to their national convention this summer with their smallest delegation in years, thanks to their showing in the past two general elections.


Larry Eustachy the new men's basketball coach at CSU
Nearly three weeks after Tim Miles left Colorado State, the Rams have a high-profile replacement. Sources confirmed Wednesday that Larry Eustachy will be the next CSU coach. Eustachy's claim to fame was his spectacular rise.

Pacheco at 1st base for Rockies in game vs. Giants
A quick peek at the lineups for today's Rockies-Giants game at Coors Field. More to come in an update after Jim Tracy's pre-game dugout chat.

Judge refuses to toss charges against Sandusky
A judge on Thursday refused to throw out child sex-abuse charges against Jerry Sandusky

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