Thursday, April 26, 2012

Afternoon Headlines: Bear tranquilized after climbing tree at CU-Boulder dorms



Nike's new Peyton Manning jersey prompts line at Broncos team store
Peyton Manning jerseys going on sale for the first time inspired one fan to be first in line at 3:45 a.m., yet the scene this morning when the Broncos Team Store opened at 6 a.m. was as mellow orange as the sunrise.

Cabela's confirms it will open two new stores in metro Denver
Cabela's announced today that it plans to open two new stores in the Denver metropolitan area by next year. The Sidney, Neb. outfitter of hunting, fishing and outdoor gear, said construction on locations in Thornton and Lone Tree will begin this fall with both locations scheduled for opening in 2013.

Former pro basketball player testifies that he had sex with underage Golden student but called it dating
Former Alameda High School women's basketball coach Wesley Specht admitted in court today that he had sex with an underage student, but said he was dating the girl and he was not in a position of authority over her.

"Outlaw" drug dealer sentenced to 16 years for selling cocaine, methamphetamine and pot in Greeley
A drug dealer named "Outlaw" who funneled drugs from Texas, Nevada and California to Colorado was sentenced to 16 years in federal prison after he was caught selling large quantities of cocaine, methamphetamine and marijuana in Greeley.


Colorado foreclosure auction sales down 25 percent in 2012
New foreclosure auction sales were down 25 percent in Colorado during the first quarter of 2012, compared to the first quarter of 2011, according to a report released today by the Colorado Division of Housing.

Google sells Boulder-developed SketchUp
Google Inc. sold SketchUp — the locally developed 3-D modeling software that was the impetus for the Internet giant operating a campus in Boulder — to location and positioning firm Trimble Navigation Ltd., the companies announced today.

Quality Paving official's sentencing is rescheduled
A sentencing hearing for Jerry Rhea, former owner of Quality Paving and Quality Resurfacing, has been rescheduled.


Colorado legislature won't decrease late fees for auto registrations
Coloradans will continue to face up to a $100 penalty for registering their vehicles late after a Senate committee killed a bill to lower the fee to a flat $20. The outcome today in the Democratic-controlled committee came as no surprise to Sen. Tim Neville but the Littleton Republican still was disappointed.

Airport City Denver: Mayor Michael Hancock's vision unveiled in video
Denver Mayor Michael Hancock today unveiled his vision for an airport city that he hopes will grow into a giant new aerotropolis, spurring a new and vibrant economic engine for The Mile High City.

Obama's mark on Boulder: President leaves behind signature, namesake pizza
About 11,000 people saw Barack Obama speak at the Coors Events Center on Tuesday, but some of the most memorable interactions with the president happened off-campus with people who didn't even have tickets to his speech.


Nuggets' first-round opponent depends on tonight's game
The Nuggets will know tonight who they'll play in the first round. Today they found out when. If Denver is the sixth seed, it will open on Sunday at the Lakers, the third seed. But if Denver is seventh, it will open on Saturday at No. 2 Oklahoma City, this all according to an NBA press release.

Rapids sign Brazilian forward Edu
The Colorado Rapids have signed forward Edu from Brazil's Vitoria. A veteran of Brazil's 2000 Olympic team, the 33-year-old is most known for a nine-year stretch in Spain with Celta Vigo and Real Betis.

Rockies minor-league report: Parker Frazier shines for Drillers
Parker Frazier, the right-handed starter for Double-A Tulsa, continues to pitch well. Though the Drillers lost to Arkansas 2-0 Wednesday night, Frazier lowered his ERA to 2.52 with a strong seven-inning performance.

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