Wednesday, April 11, 2012

Afternoon Headlines: Colorado among 15 states accusing Apple, publishers of price-fixing



U.S. 36 could be renamed the Buffalo Highway
Some people call it U.S. 36, others the Boulder Turnpike, but if four lawmakers have their way the stretch of road between Denver and Boulder will be called the Buffalo Highway. Boulder is home to the University of Colorado, which in 1934 selected the buffalo as its mascot.

Chance of thunderstorms and hail in Denver today
A chance of drizzles and thunderstorms will sweep across the metro area today, bringing with them gusty winds and a possibility of hail.

Man in critical condition after legs severed by train in Denver
A man is in critical condition this morning after having his legs severed by a train.

Official: Charges coming in Trayvon Martin death
A law enforcement official says that charges are being filed in the shooting death of Trayvon Martin.


DISH Announces Proctor & Gamble veteran as its Chief Marketing Officer
Englewood-based DISH today announced that James G. Moorhead has been named senior vice president, chief marketing officer. Moorhead will be responsible for marketing, advertising, public relations and market research.

Walmart announces SolarCity projects in six Metro-Denver stores
Walmart announced today six SolarCity projects in metro Denver including three stores in Westminster and one each in Lakewood, Highlands Ranch and Lafayette.

Stocks look to snap five-day losing streak
U.S. stocks were rising Wednesday, on pace to snap a five-day losing streak, as anxiety over the eurozone eased and Alcoa's(AA) profit surprise lifted hopes for a better than expected first-quarter reporting season.


Colorado Senate passes bidder preference bill
The Senate again today debated a bill that Democrats claim will create jobs and Republicans argue will benefit unions but not Colorado. "Everybody should be loving this bill," said Sen. Evie Hudak, D-Westminster, of Senate Bill 12-001.

Obama to press 'Buffett Rule' tax pitch
President Barack Obama is pressing his pitch for the so-called Buffett Rule. The president is scheduled to deliver a morning statement on the rule named for billionaire investor Warren Buffett.

Colorado House debates $8 billion spending plan
Colorado House lawmakers are beginning to tinker with an $8 billion spending plan to try to add funding to pet projects that will likely not pass before the budget is approved.


CSU men's basketball coaching search not over yet
Colorado State's men's basketball is not set to hire to Ernie Kent just yet. Late last night, CBSSports.com reported that Oregon coach Ernie Kent was in line to become CSU's next men's basketball coach.

For Lindsey Vonn, professional triumph and personal turmoil
Skiing in the mountains above the Vail resort last week, Lindsey Vonn slowed to a stop at the top of a trail named in her honor after she won the 2010 women's Olympic downhill.

Pomeranz throws 4 scoreless in minor-league tuneup
Drew Pomeranz threw more pitches than he'd prefer, but sidestepped trouble in his final minor-league tuneup Tuesday.

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