 Republicans protest Obama's CU-Boulder visit
 About 30 people chanted and waved signs in a quiet morning protest of President Barack Obama's visit later tonight at the University of Colorado in Boulder. The protestors, who gathered at the Dalton Trumbo Fountain near the University Memorial Center, waved signs with sayings like "We can't afford 4 more years," "Obama, how's the budget going?" and "Obama gets an F in economics." Record heat possible in Denver today
The heat is rising in Denver and the city's record high temperature for today is primed to fall. Xcel Colorado customers looking at extra $69 million rate hike
Xcel Energy customers will face an additional $69 million rate hike after the $114 million increase reached in a settlement agreement takes effect, utility executives told a Colorado Public Utilities Commission hearing today. Accused 'potty-peeper' Luke Chrisco seeks second mental health evaluation
A man accused of hiding in restrooms around Boulder in order to spy on women as they used the toilet has asked for a second opinion after doctors at the state mental health hospital found him mentally incompetent. |
 Study: Colorado craft brewers pump $446 million into economy
 Colorado's craft brewing industry contributed $446 million to the Colorado economy in 2011, according to a University of Colorado study released today by the Colorado Brewers Guild. The study showed that craft brewers directly employ 4,170 workers and generate an additional 1,630 indirect jobs, with a total payroll of $179 million. Stocks mixed; Apple weighs down Nasdaq
Wall Street was weakening Tuesday afternoon with the blue chips holding modest gains powered by positive earnings reports and a dividend hike from IBM(IBM) , but the Nasdaq sinking deeper into negative territory. Broomfield Kmart abruptly closed Sunday
Motorists used to seeing a big red K on the north side on 120th Avenue near Sheridan Boulevard might be in for a surprise this week, because Sears Holdings Corp. on Sunday officially closed the Broomfield Kmart location. On Monday the store's trademark red K came down for good. |
 Former CU president gives Obama an "F"
 The former president of the University of Colorado said today that President Obama gets an "F" when it comes to college students. "He failed them because we have the highest level of unemployment for youth in this country in recorded history," said Hank Brown, a former congressman and U.S. senator who led CU from 2005 through 2008. Line began at CU's Coors Event Center at 5 a.m. to hear Obama
Rachel Vasquez and Judy Brooke showed up at the Coors Event Center with their folding chairs, their books and their laptop computers at 5 a.m. this morning to make sure they get good seats to see President Barack Obama speak this evening. Leaving car crashes could yield stricter penalties
Colorado lawmakers advanced a measure to increase penalties for leaving the scene of a car accident involving serious injuries. |
 Brian Dawkins "at peace" with retirement from NFL
 Brian Dawkins walked through the locker room at Dove Valley today for the first time as an ex-player. Dawkins, who announced his retirement after 16 seasons, hugged his former teammates, shared stories of games past. Clint Hurdle's Pirates struggling going into series vs. Rockies
When the Rockies wander into PNC Park tonight, long sleeves on, umbrellas within arm's reach, they will see a familiar face. Former Rockies manager Clint Hurdle is in his second season leading the Pirates. Nuggets continue to rest Al Harrington to heal knee
Though he did not participate, Nuggets forward Al Harrington bounced around the practice court today, his right knee feeling better after a night off from playing on Sunday. |
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