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Colorado Springs Bishop Michael Sheridan takes helm of Pueblo Diocese
Bishop Fernando Isern was appointed Oct. 15, 2009, by Pope Benedict XVI. (Pueblo Chieftain file) Colorado Springs Bishop Michael Sheridan has been named administrator of the Diocese of Pueblo after the sudden resignation last week of Bishop Fernando Isern.Isern, 54, was ordained bishop of the Pueblo Diocese's more than 100,000 Catholics in 2009. His resignation because of health concerns ...
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Man in jail after driving Hummer into Denver house
A man who police said seriously injured a woman when he slammed his Hummer into her southwest Denver home on Saturday has been arrested on charges of vehicular assault.Court records show Jesse Ulibarri, 27, remained in the Downtown Denver Detention Center, where he was being held without bond. The incident happened about 1:15 a.m. in the 3500 block of West Ohio Avenue near the intersection of ...
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Defense lawyers want independent probe of Colorado toxicology lab
Colorado defense lawyers on Monday called for an independent investigation of the state toxicology lab, saying thousands of criminal cases could be affected by a report that suggests biased lab ...
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Laundry theft suspect arrested
GREELEY, Colo. - The woman suspected of stealing five loads of a family's laundry from a dryer at a Greeley Laundromat is under arrest.The suspect, identified as Mary Asebedo, 31, was allegedly captured on surveillance video unloading a dryer at the Speed-O-Mat Laundry in Greeley."Those are my towels," Crystal Martin, a mother of five, said while watching the surveillance video ...
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Affidavit Man embezzles cash gold
DENVER - Arapahoe County sheriff’s deputies have arrested a 61-year old man who investigators say embezzled nearly $500,000 cash and stole more than 15,000 gold and silver coins worth more than $472,000 from a charity whose main focus is fighting colon cancer.Lawrence David Greenwald is facing eight counts of theft, one count of computer crime and one count of forgery in connection with ...
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United 787 heading to Tokyo diverted to Seattle
SEATTLE -; United Airlines says an oil filter issue has prompted the crew of a Boeing 787 flying from Denver to Tokyo to divert to Seattle-Tacoma International ...
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New consumer protections may not apply to fire victims
COLORADO SPRINGS - As Black Forest families who lost homes in the fire begin filing out insurance claims, they should know that state law has changed to protect them. House Bill 1225, which was signed into law last month, requires insurance companies offer policies that pay for living expenses for at least 12 months and up to 24 months in the event of catastrophic loss. It also gives policy ...
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Gessler confirms Morse recall signatures verified now a lawsuit announced to get recall thrown out
It's a first for Colorado: enough signatures were gathered to recall a state legislator, Senate President John Morse. But don't expect a ballot in your mailbox anytime soon; the Morse camp is fighting back with a lawsuit to get the recall thrown out entirely. The claim: the petitions are all invalid since the recall organizers called only for the recall of Senator Morse and ...
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Update on the Black Forest fire victims
El Paso County Sheriff's Office has released the names of the two people killed in the Black Forest Fire. They are 52-year old Marc Allen Herklotz and his wife, 50-year old Robin Lauran Herklotz of 6700 block of Jicarilla Drive in the Black Forest area. The El Paso County Sheriff Office believe the couple was trying to leave their home in a hurry. Investigators says their bodies were found ...
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Dish passes on making new offer for Sprint
Sprint is suing to stop Dish Network's buyout of wireless data network operator Clearwire. The nation's third-largest cellphone carrier said the proposed deal violates the rights of Sprint and other Clearwire ...
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Alamo Drafthouse Denver hosts Aspen Grove Free Family Film Series
Denver Metro area very long but after it opened in mid-April, the theater is quickly becoming a popular destination for movie fans. In addition to the theater's extended beer and food menu, ...
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Rockies waiting to see extent of De La Rosas injury
Email TORONTO -- The Rockies are crossing their fingers, hoping that left-hander Jorge De La Rosa's bruised left thumb heals in time for him to make his next scheduled start, which is next Sunday against the Nationals. De La Rosa suffered the injury in the fourth inning Monday night, but held the Jays scoreless on one hit in seven innings. Matt Belisle took the loss in the 2-0 decision. ...
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Fowler sits from lineup with pain in finger
Email TORONTO -- Still suffering pain from being hit by a pitch on his right ring finger Thursday, Rockies center fielder Dexter Fowler was not in the lineup for Tuesday night's game against the Blue Jays. Fowler went 0-for-3 with a walk Monday night in a 2-0 loss to the Blue Jays, and batting against the Jays' right-handed starter Josh Johnson was unpleasant. The switch-hitting ...
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Weiss cautious about Belisles heavy workload
Email TORONTO -- Rockies right-handed reliever Matt Belisle has appeared in more games (264) than any other Major League pitcher since 2010, and manager Walt Weiss wants to make sure he doesn't overuse him. Belisle took the loss in Tuesday's 2-0 decision against the Jays, and in three of his last four appearances the opponent has scored two runs. Belisle, one of the Rockies' most ...
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Denver-Tokyo United flight lands in Seattle
SEATTLE (AP) -- United Airlines says an oil filter issue prompted the crew of a Boeing 787 bound from Denver to Tokyo to divert late Tuesday afternoon to Seattle-Tacoma International ...
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Colorado State center enjoys workout with the Nuggets
Andy Lyons/Getty Images When the Denver Nuggets began their run of 10 consecutive playoff appearances in 2004, they went up against the top-seeded Minnesota Timberwolves. At that time, Colton Iverson's allegiances were clear-cut. "Coming from South Dakota, you have to cheer for all Minnesota teams," Iverson said. "The Minnesota Timberwolves are definitely a fan favorite ...
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Denver Nuggets F Kenneth Faried sprains left ankle
Garrett Ellwood/NBAE/Getty Images The Manimal is down but not out. Within two hours of spraining his left ankle Sunday, Denver Nuggets ...
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DIA to Tokyo Dreamliner flight diverted
DENVER - A United Airlines flight of the 787 Dreamliner from Denver to Tokyo was diverted to Seattle Tuesday."United flight 139 from Denver to Tokyo-Narita diverted to Seattle due to an indication of a problem with an oil filter. The aircraft landed normally and we are working to reaccommodate customers," United Airlines spokeswoman Mary Ryan explained.The first Dreamliner flight from ...
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James Holmes lawyers want video of psychiatric care at Denver Health
James Holmes, left, and his defense attorney, Daniel King, in court Tuesday morning June 4, 2013, for a hearing at the Arapahoe County Justice Center. ...
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Tornado briefly touches down on Denver International Airport runways
A live-streamed web cam of a construction project at the Denver International Airport Tuesday afternoon shows dark, cloudy skies. The National Weather Service issued a tornado warning for the area, forcing passengers to take cover in airport ...
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Lionstone Groups price for parcel at 9th Colorado $9.2 million
The University of Colorado has closed on the sale of 6.74 acres on the site of its former hospital campus to Lionstone Group, which plans to develop apartments on the site.A University of Colorado spokeswoman said the parcel on the campus at 9th Avenue and Colorado Boulevard sold for $9,215,000.Lionstone was previously negotiating to purchase and redevelop the entire site as a mixed use ...
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Black Forest Fire deaths identified
BLACK FOREST, Colo. - The couple killed in the Black Forest Fire, the most destructive fire in state history, is identified by the El Paso County Coroner and Sheriff's Office.Marc Allen Herklotz, 52, and Robin Lauran Herklotz, 50, lived at 6720 Jicarilla Drive in Black Forest. That property was included on the first list of homes lost to the fire, which was issued last Thursday.Earlier ...
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Officials Unattended campfire caused Calif. fire
Colorado authorities lifted mandatory evacuation orders in the state's second largest city as a historically damaging fire continued to burn to the ...
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FMCSA Declares Colorado Trucking Company ‘Imminent Hazard’
has ordered E & K Trucking, based in Commerce City, Colo., to immediately cease its trucking operations, declaring the company to be an imminent hazard to public safety.E & K Trucking, which operates a small fleet of trucks that primarily haul construction scrap and debris, was discovered to still be operating unsafe vehicles in violation of an order issued by FMCSA in December 2012 that ...
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Aurora theater shooting victim backs Biden in call for new gun laws
Vice President Joe Biden gestures to Stephen Barton, who was a victim of gun violence in the Aurora movie theater shooting, before speaking about gun violence, Tuesday, June 18, 2013, in the White House complex in Washington, D.C. (Jacquelyn Martin, Associated ...
Colorado Springs Digest
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Budget crises and sustainable development for city
Colorado Springs is facing tough times, almost everyone is aware of it, and almost all residents are feeling the effects of the city’s budget crisis. Public pools have been closed, though three of the five public pools have now been re-opened, and some residents have found themselves cutting the grass at local parks due to wide-spread layoffs of city employees.
The present is a tight and frugal one for the city. Recently, Colorado Springs news media reported that there was now a significant brain drain hampering the future recovery of the city. A brain drain is perhaps a loaded term for the situation, it suggests a mass exodus of highly-skilled and experienced people looking for bigger and better opportunities. Read more
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