Quebec City mayor speaks with NHL commissioner about possible return of Nordiques to leagueOctober 10th, 2009 Quebec City mayor eyes return of Nordiques to NHLQUEBEC CITY, Quebec — The mayor of Quebec City has spoken with the NHL about the possible return of the Nordiques to the NHL. Mayor Regis Labeaume said Saturday he met with NHL commissioner Gary Bettman along with former Nordiques owner Marcel Aubut.
Official: US government plane taking Colorado terror suspect to New York City to face chargesSeptember 25th, 2009 Colorado terror suspect being flown to New YorkDENVER — A senior U.S. official has confirmed that a government plane is carrying Colorado terror suspect Najibullah Zazi to New York City, where he is charged with conspiracy to use weapons of mass destruction.
13 taken to hospitals after Denver bus crash; police say driver may have fallen asleepSeptember 24th, 2009 13 taken to hospitals after Denver bus crashDENVER — Authorities say a mass-transit bus struck a light pole during the morning commute in Denver, sending 13 people to hospitals, including the driver. Police say none of the injuries in the Thursday crash appeared to be life-threatening.
Up to 16 inches of snow forecast for Colorado mountainsSeptember 22nd, 2009 Up to 16 inches of snow forecast in Colo mountainsDENVER — Colorado is bracing for a second wave of wintry weather, with up to 16 inches of snow expected in the mountains by Wednesday afternoon. The National Weather Service says heavy snowfall at lower elevations and rain in Denver and elsewhere could make travel hazardous.
Pakistan's ambassador in Denver to discuss fight on terrorism on eve of 9/11 anniversarySeptember 10th, 2009 Pakistan envoy in Denver to discuss terrorismDENVER — Pakistan's ambassador to the United States is taking part in a panel discussion on the fight against terrorism. Husain Haqqani's appearance Thursday night in Denver comes on the eve of the eighth anniversary of the Sept.
What can Brown do for you? In Denver, it can pay lots of parking ticketsSeptember 9th, 2009 UPS truck is Denver's champion parking violatorDENVER — A single UPS delivery truck is the champion of Denver parking violations, racking up 196 tickets worth nearly $5,700 last year. The Denver Post reported the dubious achievement Wednesday.
MediaNews Group takes full ownership of Boulder Camera, other papersAugust 28th, 2009 MediaNews Group full owner of Camera, other papersBOULDER, Colo. — Prairie Mountain Publishing Co., which publishes the Daily Camera and Colorado Daily newspapers in Boulder, is now fully owned by Denver-based MediaNews Group Inc.
Windows with health-care reform posters smashed at Colorado Democratic headquarters in DenverAugust 25th, 2009 Windows with health-care posters smashed in DenverDENVER — Someone smashed windows bearing health-care reform posters at the Colorado Democratic headquarters in Denver, and party officials say the vandalism appears to be politically motivated. Police say the windows were broken at about 2:30 a.m.
41 indicted in $2 million-a-month Denver methamphetamine ringAugust 24th, 2009 41 indicted in $2 million-a-month Denver meth ringDENVER — Colorado authorities say they've broken up a drug ring responsible for importing and distributing more than $2 million worth of methamphetamine in the Denver area each month. State Attorney General John Suthers said Monday 41 people have been indicted.
Lawsuit alleges 8 were wrongfully arrested during Democratic convention in DenverAugust 20th, 2009 Suit alleges wrongful arrests at Dem conventionDENVER — Eight people have filed a lawsuit alleging they were wrongfully arrested during a protest at last year's Democratic convention in Denver. The suit was filed Wednesday in Denver District Court by the American Civil Liberties Union against the city and county of Denver.
Wind-turbine maker moving to Denver, lured by tax creditAugust 15th, 2009 Wind-turbine maker moving to DenverDENVER — A wind-turbine maker lured by Colorado's tax incentives will relocate it headquarters to Denver from Portland, Ore., Gov. Bill Ritter and Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper said Friday.
The Denver Post to raise price for single copies to 75 cents, Monday through SaturdayJuly 9th, 2009 Denver Post raising price for Mon-Sat editionsDENVER — Starting Monday, a single copy of The Denver Post for Monday through Saturday editions will cost 75 cents instead of 50 cents. Subscribers won't be affected by the change.
Planes, plows and subsidies: Denver airport harvested farm cash by renting out land for cropsJune 19th, 2009 Denver airport reaped federal farm subsidiesDENVER — Denver International Airport reaped about $400,000 in federal agricultural subsidies between 1995 and 2003 by leasing up to 18,000 acres of its land to farmers. About two-thirds of the money went to the farmers.
At least 5 tornadoes touch down in stormy Colorado, 1 damages mall in suburban DenverJune 8th, 2009 5 tornadoes touch down in Colorado, mall damagedAURORA, Colo. — At least five tornadoes touched down in Colorado on Sunday, with one overturning benches and a car outside a mall in a Denver suburb and injuring a man who tried to take pictures of a twister.
Denver man pleads guilty to manslaughter in New Year's Day shooting that killed woman, nieceMay 14th, 2009 Denver man pleads guilty to New Year's shootingsDENVER — A Denver man accused of firing a gun into the air and killing a woman and an 11-year-old girl as he celebrated the new year has pleaded guilty in a deal with prosecutors. The Denver district attorney's office says 27-year-old Pedro Cortez pleaded guilty Wednesday to two counts of manslaughter.
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