Gov Candidates Make Last Minute Push for Votes

Colorado's gubernatorial candidates made their final push to win votes before today's election. Tom Tancredo held two rallies yesterday in Centennial and Parker. John Hickenlooper and running mate Joe Garcia were here in our area, Fort Morgan, Yuma and Burlington. Dan Maes didn't have any events yesterday, but is using to sway voters his way.

Local Students Receive FFA Degree

Six Sterling students received the Future Farmers of America or FFA's highest award last month. Joshua Sonnenberg, Stephanie Roth, Justin Bartlett, Hanna McKay, Mark Lieberknecht and Emily Mollohan all received the American FFA Degree at the 83rd National FFA Convention in Indianapolis last month. The degree focuses on their leadership skills and their achievements.

Ponzi Scheme Mastermind Pleads Guilty To Charges

The alleged mastermind of a financial scheme that bilked several wealthy Denver investors of millions has plead guilty to his crimes. A shackled and prison jumpsuit-clad Sean Mueller spoke softly as he entered his guilty plea yesterday to racketeering and securities fraud and theft in Denver District Court. Mueller faces up to 40 years in prison for running a 70-million-dollar ponzi scheme that included high-profile investors like former Denver Broncos football player John Elway. Sentencing is set to begin December 6th.

"Done Fire" Almost Contained

The "Dome Fire" that burned almost 100 acres in Boulder is just about full contained. Authorities said the wildfire that started Friday should have been almost 100-percent contained as of late last night. Fifty firefighters were on scene conducting clean-up efforts of the blaze that caused the temporary evacuation of about 18-hundred residents. Officials say the fire has burned about 84 acres.

Go Vote!

Today is the day residents of Colorado head to the election booths with several high-profile races at stake. Voters will decide on races for U.S. Senate and Governor in addition to a myriad of Congressional seats and amendments. One of the most hotly-contested races is the one for Senate between Democrat Michael Bennet and Republican Ken Buck. Colorado's Governor will be decided as Democrat John Hickenlooper is in a three-way contest against Republican Dan Maes and third-party candidate Tom Tancredo of the American Constitution Party. And there's Amendments 60, 61 and Proposition 101.
Go vote!