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Local News

4 people shot in Mesa County
Four people were shot and two others taken into custody late
Tuesday night in Mesa County. Information about the four wounded
people was not available at midnight. The shooting at 458 Mae
St. in Clifton was reported at 10:40 p.m.
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Colo. lawmakers to hear from public on budget woes
DENVER—Colorado lawmakers are asking the public for their
recommendations on how to deal with the state's budget
crisis.
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Research hints that ancient dwellers in Colorado "ordered in"
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Rep. Markey's bill would expand military mental-health care
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Body found in Sloan's Lake was that of homeless man
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Colorado state Sen. Heath has surgery for cancer
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Weld County deputy arrests cousin after fire
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Business

Xcel's proposal would cut savings from solar
A proposed rate hike by Xcel Energy for homes with solar energy
panels is sending a wave of concern through the state's
solar energy installation industry.
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"Clunkers" program fuels surge in auto sales
Car and truck owners looking to junk their gas guzzlers are flocking
to dealerships to take advantage of the government's
"cash for clunkers" program and buy more fuel-efficient vehicles,
boosting sales in showrooms across the country.
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Auto recyclers say: Save "clunkers"
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Bad bank loans go to insider at New Frontier
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Home prices rise nationally
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Lewis: Innocence no excuse to SEC
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Douglas only big Colo. county with job growth in '08
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Local Politics

Colo. lawmakers to hear from public on budget woes
DENVER—Colorado lawmakers are asking the public for their
recommendations on how to deal with the state's budget
crisis.
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Lobbyists sue Colorado trial attorneys
The Colorado Trial Lawyers Association is being sued by its lobbying
firm, the latest step in an apparent fallout following a failed
effort to increase medical-malpractice caps.
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Ritter vows deep but "surgical" cuts to Colorado agencies
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Zoning-plan delay urged by Denver City Council
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Nation studies Western Slope's low-cost, high-quality care
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5 Penry staffers will take 40 unpaid days
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Colorado Medicaid list swells to record
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National News

Senate panel approves Sotomayor
A Senate panel endorsed Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor
on Tuesday in a vote that splintered nearly along party lines,
signaling that Republicans will not hesitate to oppose the first
Latino nominee to the nation's highest court when the
full Senate decides next week whether to confirm her.
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Fox News' Glenn Beck says Obama is a racist
Fox News Channel commentator Glenn Beck said he thinks President
Barack Obama is a racist.
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Abortion foe's murder plea: not guilty
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Physician's home searched
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Jackson sculptor takes public approach
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Pregnant women eyed for swine-flu shots
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Gunmen kill 8 in bank robbery
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Opinion

Editorial: School funding isn't everything
It's easy to look at Colorado's 40th place
national ranking in K-12 school funding and be disgusted. Don't
we care about our kids here?
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Editorial: For bills, the need to read outweighs need for speed
Here's a novel idea: What if lawmakers in Congress read
the bills before casting their vote?
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Vincent Carroll: PERA members speak up
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David Harsanyi: Close encounters of the absurd kind
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Guest Commentary: Helping those with hepatitis C
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Sports

Baylor has difference maker on defense
IRVING, TEXAS —  It must have pained Baylor coach Art Briles
last fall knowing the best defensive lineman on his roster,
Phil Taylor, was playing on his scout team, having to sit out
the
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Cejudo enjoying gold-medal ride
An improbable Olympic gold medal turned Henry Cejudo into a wrestling
superstar, fattened his pocketbook and paved the way for a whirlwind
tour across the globe.
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Phelps loses to German, swimsuit
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Favre says no to Vikings
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Bring your horse to stadium tour
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Tracy's support of Barmes still solid as a rock
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Buehrle lengthens his perfect pitching
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Broncos

Favre says no to Vikings
Brett Favre has handed the Minnesota Vikings one more loss. Favre
called coach Brad Childress on Tuesday to tell him he won't
be coming out of retirement to play for Minnesota.
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Marshall reports for training camp
Broncos receiver Brandon Marshall arrived seemingly to tell the
Broncos he wants out. He said this through his slack body language.
He said this by what he wouldn't say.
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College

Baylor has difference maker on defense
IRVING, TEXAS —  It must have pained Baylor coach Art Briles
last fall knowing the best defensive lineman on his roster,
Phil Taylor, was playing on his scout team, having to sit out
the
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Bring your horse to stadium tour
Yes, everything is bigger in Texas. If you don't buy
it, stand in Irving and look at the Dallas Cowboys'
stadium. No, not Texas Stadium. Look at their brand spankin'
new, gargantuan $1.4 billion Cowboys Stadium.
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Rockies

Tracy's support of Barmes still solid as a rock
Clint Barmes' slump dropped him from second to eighth
in the Rockies' lineup. As he prepared to take batting
practice, Barmes was told manager Jim Tracy still had his back.
"Back?" Tracy interjected. "I am the Berlin Wall behind this
guy."
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Buehrle lengthens his perfect pitching
Perfect again into the sixth inning against Minnesota, White
Sox ace Mark Buehrle wound up with a loss despite a record-setting
performance.
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Renck: Minaya the circus barker of Mets' mess
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Tatis tattoos Rockies' Morales
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Local News

Pinnacol crafts autonomy deal
The head of Pinnacol Assurance says the state-chartered workers'
compensation insurance fund might be willing to pay state taxes
and a lump sum of cash in exchange for greater autonomy.
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White House meeting on tap for Gates, Obama, Crowley
It is the sort of workplace meeting most of us can only daydream
about: President Barack Obama is slated to sit down in his office
today with a couple of guys for a round of cold beer and a "teachable
moment."
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U.S. House will wait on food safety bill
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U.S. Rep. Polis "sharing the wealth"
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Colorado drivers know risk of texting but still do it
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Phish back at Red Rocks 13 years after unofficial ban
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Corrections
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Business

Some job seekers resort to offbeat tactics to get noticed
In a year when hundreds of overqualified and underqualified people
are applying for the same job openings, more and more are stepping
away from bland cover letters and faceless resumes. They all
want potential employers to notice them.
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Corporate Earnings

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Stocks hold on amid weak data
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Qwest bid to cut costs paying off
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2 Colorado firms reap venture-capital funds
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Parker: A day early, 2 inches short
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Oil industry feels pressure to find, extract more crude
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Local Politics

Pinnacol crafts autonomy deal
The head of Pinnacol Assurance says the state-chartered workers'
compensation insurance fund might be willing to pay state taxes
and a lump sum of cash in exchange for greater autonomy.
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U.S. House will wait on food safety bill
A food safety bill that gives federal authorities sweeping new
powers to more quickly contain contamination outbreaks tripped
up Wednesday over concerns about its impact on farmers and ranchers.
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U.S. Rep. Polis "sharing the wealth"
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Colorado Medicaid list swells to record
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Report: Colorado 2nd-best at stimulus transparency
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Nation studies Western Slope's low-cost, high-quality care
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Zoning-plan delay urged by Denver City Council
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National News

Dems pare health bill's tab
After weeks of turmoil, House Democrats reached a shaky peace
with the party's rebellious rank-and-file conservatives
Wednesday to clear the way for a September vote on sweeping
health care legislation.
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U.S. Rep. Polis "sharing the wealth"
U.S. Rep. Jared Polis last month steered almost $150,000, most
of it from his family, into the coffers of 28 Democratic members
of Congress facing tough re-election bids and a key party campaign
fund.
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Death rate plummets for obesity surgery
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911 caller in Gates case pained by racist label
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Congratulations! Panda pregnant again
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Inmates sue to gain online match rights
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Mosquitoes deliver malaria "vaccine"
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Opinion

Guest Commentary: Global warming worriers need to go nuclear
Sen. Mark Udall claims he's worried about global warming.
He wants human production of carbon dioxide radically reduced.
Ditto his wife, Maggie Fox, who runs Alliance for Climate Protection,
founded by Al Gore with money from his global warming horror
flick.
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Rep. Jared Polis: Obama plan will help individuals, economy
Health care reform is the single most important step we can take
to help struggling families and rebuild our economy.
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Mike Coffman: Dems' legislation won't accomplish stated goals
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Editorial: Don't delay on jobless benefits
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Editorial: Athletes and technology
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Mike Rosen: Who's the racist here?
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E.J. Dionne: Gate's arrest as a "teachable moment"
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Sports

Paige: Broncos get fresh, with new faces all around
Of the 80 players in Broncos camp, 47 will be new. Also, 11 new
assistant coaches. And, you may have heard, a new head coach.
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Schlueter's long road to NFL had slow start
In each life a little what-if must fall. Say Blake Schlueter
just joined the Marines as his older brother did.
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CU's Hawkins backs his expectations, vision
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Big 12's civil war: North loses
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Leach's playoff proposal would be December madness
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Rockies' Tracy: Slump just a pothole
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Buffs' Solder: 6-feet-9, 305 . . . and counting
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Broncos

McD: Early depth charts are "fluid"
This is one year when Broncos fans might find greater difficulty
getting to training camp than figuring out who has the early
lead on starting positions.
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Vikings WR Wade stirs up the Bears
Vikings receiver Bobby Wade started a controversy Wednesday when
he told a Twin Cities radio station that Bears linebacker Brian
Urlacher used a derogatory word to describe Jay Cutler.
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Broncos' Marshall, D.J. Williams miss practice again
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McDaniels: Broncos QBs quick learners
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Favre says no to Vikings
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College

CU: Ten wins a goal, not a guarantee
In no surprise, the first question asked of Colorado coach Dan
Hawkins during Big 12 Conference football media-day interviews
was about his "10 wins" statement.
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Rockies

Mauer hits it big with way to sweeten swing
Minnesota's frozen winters gave birth to Bob Dylan's
musical poetry, Prince's purple rain and Garrison Keillor's
Lake Wobegon.
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Saunders: This is Rockies' summer of love
Last weekend, the Rockies drew more than 40,000 for three consecutive
games. These were baseball crowds, not fireworks crowds.
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Rockies step up pursuit of Hendrickson
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Quality time for top prospect Chacin
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Rockies rained out in N.Y., to play doubleheader Thursday
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July 31, 2009 | Denver, Colorado

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Local News Feds hear "no" from Colorado on mercury dump site The issue of where to store what could be 17,000 tons of hazardous mercury waste has pitted state against state and become an issue in Colorado's gubernatorial race. FULL STORY Compassion prevails in Montrose after officer's death The funeral today for Montrose police Sgt. David Kinterknecht, who was gunned down by a drunk and suicidal man during a domestic-disturbance call Saturday night, is expected to draw more than 1,000 people, including Gov. Bill Ritter and other state and local officials. FULL STORY MORE HEADLINES New medical technologies in Littleton save teen swimmer Funeral service planned for slain Montrose officer Woman found dead after fire had been abuse victim Littwin: I'll drink to the Kumbaya Kegger UNC theater prof still free on bond Business Southwest to vie for Frontier Southwest Airlines has jumped into the competition for Denver-based Frontier Airlines, submitting an offer for the bankrupt air carrier that is $5 million more than what's on the table. FULL STORY Deal sends Yahoo back to its roots Yahoo invested billions of dollars in its Internet search engine during the past six years before realizing it made more sense to entrust the job to an outsider —

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August 1, 2009 | Denver, Colorado

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Local News Service and sacrifice honored at Montrose cop's funeral Police Sgt. David Kinterknecht was laid to rest Friday in a ceremony with all the pomp of visiting dignitaries, color guards and somber speeches, and all the raw pain of sobbing teenage girls who have lost a father. FULL STORY Journalists honored at annual CABJ event Former Rocky Mountain News Columnist Mike Pearson received the "Print Journalist of the Year" award Friday night during the 16th annual awards banquet of the Colorado Association of Black FULL STORY MORE HEADLINES Woman indicted for May auto murder Less severe weather expected in August National group eyes DPS election Weld County's big corn might vie at state fair Funds sought to repair dome Business Thrift is going back to school Thrift and discount stores are taking on a new luster as recession-strapped shoppers search for back-to-school bargains at less-than-typical venues. FULL STORY Nacchio jail time could shrink A federal judge miscalculated when he sentenced Joe Nacchio to a six-year prison term for illegal insider trading and ordered the former Qwest chief executive to forfeit $52 million, a three-judge appeals-court panel ruled Friday in reversing his original sentence.

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August 2, 2009 | Denver, Colorado

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Local News Lack of donors put culture on hold in Colorado The economic downturn is making it harder for Denver's cultural institutions to raise money for planned expansions and scheduled events. FULL STORY Lawyer plans to sue Colo. state over TABOR A Denver attorney described by a fellow lawyer as a "senior statesman of the Colorado bar" plans to sue the state in federal court, arguing that the Taxpayer's Bill of Rights violates the U.S. Constitution. FULL STORY MORE HEADLINES Hiker slowly starves as he treks Colorado's backcountry Employee cut after scuffle with shoplifter at FlatIron Crossing Allegedly abused infant faring better in Lafayette Colorado tribes to be schooled about diabetes Promise Keepers returns to Boulder Business Political fracture over oil extraction affects Colorado On a December morning in 2007, the Bainbridge, Ohio, home of Thelma and Richard Payne was blasted off its foundations by a natural-gas explosion. FULL STORY Denver-based Frontier Airline bids differ in aim In a bankruptcy battle for Denver-based Frontier Airlines, cash-flush Southwest Airlines looks to be the winner if it ponies up a binding bid, according to industry analysts watching the fray.

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August 3, 2009 | Denver, Colorado

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Local News Autism: Colorado school districts turn to Joshua Many Joshua School students have extreme behavioral and learning disabilities. The $48,000 annual tuition bill for 15 students is covered by 11 Colorado school districts. FULL STORY Fraud claims for Colorado welfare benefits climb steeply As the number of people needing government help surges in the metro area, so too does the number of complaints from neighbors, relatives, caseworkers and co-workers alleging fraud by recipients. FULL STORY MORE HEADLINES Union Station plan aims to tap U.S. loans Three Colorado cities may lose post offices Bomb found in car spurs evacuation in Chaffee County Boulder readies for back-to-school bustle at CU Commerce City baby dies after found not breathing Business Find out how to save on college textbooks To rent or to buy? It's a choice facing students looking to save on college textbooks. FULL STORY Union Station plan aims to tap U.S. loans Officials behind the $500 million redevelopment of Union Station may soon find out if their plan to finance the bulk of the makeover by borrowing from the federal government instead of selling bonds will work.

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August 4, 2009 | Denver, Colorado

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Local News School squeeze hits Stapleton Schools in the baby-booming Stapleton neighborhood are full to capacity, and parents are demanding a new school be built to handle the next wave of children heading toward kindergarten. FULL STORY Idea of urban bike parks gains traction along Front Range Skateboarders have their own concrete courtyards. Kayakers enjoy whitewater playparks in dozens of riverside towns. Now mountain bikers are getting their own in-town places to play. FULL STORY MORE HEADLINES Denver councilman touts trash fee as chance for improving city Fort Carson classes prep vets for job front Corrections Hearing postponed in deaths of 2 kids in Castle Pines Thompson jury selection begins in Centennial Business "Clunkers" a hit, but dealers want assurances on funding Car dealers across Colorado are reveling in the surge of new-car sales resulting from the government's "cash for clunkers" program, but the state's auto dealer association has recommended its members stop selling cars under the program unless the Senate approves additional funding for the popular incentive. FULL STORY Corporate Earnings Molson Coors Brewing Co.'s second-quarter profit more than doubled, and results topped analysts' expectations as the company continued to

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August 5, 2009 | Denver, Colorado

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Local News Denver safety workers' raises targeted Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper is asking police officers, firefighters and sheriff's deputies to give back their negotiated 2010 pay raises or cut benefits to help close the city's budget gap. FULL STORY Coloradans brace for onset of H1N1 flu season Xcel Energy has a priority ranking for which essential employees get company-issued Tamiflu and which ones should stay home and telecommute instead. FULL STORY MORE HEADLINES Corrections Judge sets bail at $1 million in sledgehammer death in DeBeque Former Sheridan High School teacher gets probation in sex case Weld County officials contest tax-service ruling Truck carrying 8 veers off U.S. 287 near Springfield; toddler killed Business Market run slows to trot Investors made few big moves Tuesday after stocks rocketed 14 percent in just 16 days. The market closed with modest gains as many traders held their positions and looked toward the Labor Department's employment report Friday. FULL STORY Oil prices on uphill course

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