Colorado authorities say a bus carrying middle school basketball players slid off an icy road and rolled, injuring 12 people onboard. An adult male was flown by helicopter to an area hospital following the Tuesday night crash, which came amid snowy weather as the bus returned from a game in Colorado Springs. The Colorado State Patrol says in a statement that the bus driver lost control at about 9:30 p.m. and spun counterclockwise after attempting to slow for another vehicle. The patrol says the bus went off the highway and down an embankment before rolling onto its right side. The patrol says 24 students and five adults were onboard, and ambulances took 11 of the passengers to area hospitals with mild to moderate injuries.
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Logan County Commissioners Hear Opposition to Bookmobile Cuts
They started out showing their opposition to the budget cut at Monday's Logan County Commissioner's work session, and continued it at the budget hearing Monday night. Commissioners say the Bookmobile's budget will be cut in half this coming fiscal year, from about 32 thousand to about 16 thousand dollars. Those who oppose the cuts said smaller communities would be left out of the services the bookmobile provides. Commissioners said the money cut from the bookmobile could better serve the county in other departments.
Woman Allegedly Assaulted, Robbed Near Fulton Park
A Fort Morgan Woman told police that she was assaulted and had her wallet stolen on November 3rd. The victim said she was in the 300 block of Aurora Street near Fulton Park when three people approached her. She told police that she couldn't describe the suspects, but thinks they were wearing dark clothing. She said they pushed her down and assaulted her and took her wallet. She said the three did not say anything and she could not tell police their age or gender. Anyone who knows anything about the incident is asked to call Fort Morgan Police or Crimestoppers where you could earn a cash reward.
Winter Weather Preps Underway Up Here
Preps for winter start this week in Logan, Weld and other Northeast Colorado Counties. The Colorado Department of Transportation, or CDOT as we know it, has more than 40 employees who will plow and de-ice when it snows in Sterling, Crook and several other towns. With the challenging weather expected, crews will work 12 hours a day and will give their attention to the main roads like Interstate 76 and US 6 first, then move to secondary roads. For your part CDOT suggest that you carry windshield wiper fluid, give the snow plows room to work, go slow in ice and snow, make sure your tire have good tread and have the other items you'll need, like scraper, snow brush, coat, hat, gloves, blanket, first aid kit, flashlight, tire chains, matches and nonperishable food in your car. For more, go to www.coloradodot.info/travel/winter-driving
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