Author: Denver Post
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Jefferson County plan to walk out of classes for fourth day straight; other schools join
Jefferson County high school students are planning to walk out of classes Thursday for the fourth day straight as tensions between the school board and community continues. Students from Columbine, Lakewood and Bear Creek high schools all informed The Denver Post that they plan to leave class in protest. At least 700 students from Chatfield…
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Columbine High on lockout after threat
Columbine High School in Jefferson County is on heightened security Monday morning after a threat, according to the Denver Post. The school, 6201 S. Pierce St., was put on “lockout;” classes are going on as usual but no one can leave the building, Jeffco Public Schools said about 10 a.m. on Twitter. Parents of students…
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Peyton Manning a big fan of Colorado’s marijuana laws? Appears so
Apparently Peyton Manning is a fan of Colorado’s pot laws. Not because he smokes. The Broncos’ quarterback owns 21 Papa John’s Pizza franchises in the area. In an extensive interview with Peter King of MMQB, Manning alluded to the fact that the legalized marijuana in the state has helped his business. (Hint: The munchies.) Here…
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Broncos’ turf at Sports Authority Field playing better than it looks
A striking visual confronted a national TV audience last Sunday night. The Broncos began their season playing on haggard-looking turf at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The field played well, with minimal slippage, but it didn’t look well. “We have always placed a lot of pride in the ‘playability’ of our turf. The safety…
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Wes Welker out Sunday as NFL council puts halt to new drug policy deal
If there’s an important issue involving the National Football League, chances are it will be messy. Although the NFL Players Association’s 32-team representatives gave unanimous approval on terms of the league’s new policy Friday, the league and union did not have a formal agreement by 2 p.m. Saturday, when 53-man rosters must be set for…
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FBI, Colorado agents investigate Sheriff Terry Maketa
Federal and state criminal investigators have joined a wide-ranging probe of El Paso County Sheriff Terry Maketa and his office, according to a Denver Post report. Agents with the FBI and Colorado Bureau of Investigations are providing help to Dan May, the district attorney in Colorado Springs, according to CBI spokeswoman Susan Medina. The CBI…
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Colorado children’s hospitals see spike in severe respiratory illness
Children’s hospitals in Denver are experiencing an alarming spike in a severe respiratory illness — especially among very young children and those with asthma — that may be caused by an uncommon viral pathogen. Officials at Children’s Hospital Colorado said they have treated more than 900 children since Aug. 18 for severe respiratory illness and…
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CSU coach McElwain reacts to Denver mayor’s slip up
FORT COLLINS — Colorado State coach Jim McElwain Monday made it clear that he was bothered when Denver Mayor Michael Hancock butchered his name in the post-game Centenntial Cup ceremony at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. After CSU’s 31-17 win over Colorado in the Rocky Mountain Showdown, Hancock called McElwain “McIntyre” — confusing him…
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Colorado Powerball winner claims $90 million prize
GRAND JUNCTION — Colorado, meet your newest millionaire. Only giving his first name and last initial, Claude G. came forward Wednesday to claim his $90 million Powerball jackpot, which he won in Saturday’s drawing. Wearing a black T-shirt with an elk on the front, a pair of jeans and a black baseball cap, the Rifle…
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Colorado vet shot, killed as he allegedly aims assault rifle at police
GREELEY — Greeley police say officers shot and killed a man who pointed a long gun at one of them. The shooting happened as they responded to a report of a man outside a home with several guns, including an AR-15 rifle, around 3 a.m. Wednesday. The Greeley Tribune (http://bit.ly/1q8QLax ) reported that police said the…