Shuman Trial Date Firm

Gilbert Dean Schuman 's trial has been rescheduled to February 24, 2011. Shuman is accused of animal cruelty after nearly 80 cattle carcasses were found on his Logan County property. Investigators said the cattle died of malnutrition. The trial was set to start on December 13, but Shuman's attorney got a continuance so he could gather more information. The judge in the case said the case will go to trial on February 24 and no more continuances will be allowed.

Learn to Make Christmas Goodies at NJC

Wanna make some cookies or truffles for the holidays? There's still some room in classes at Northeastern Junior College. The truffle making class is on Monday, December 6 from 7 to 9 p.m. and the holiday cookie class is on Monday, December 13 from 7 to 9 p.m. Contact NJC for more.

Steamboat Springs Sets New Snow Record

It's been a record-setting month in Steamboat Springs, which received 90 inches of snow in November. That breaks the previous record of 83 inches set in 2005. On Monday alone, the Steamboat Ski Area saw nine inches. The mountain boasts the deepest midmountain base at 47 inches.

Colleges Want to be Spared Cuts

Spare us the budget ax. Representatives from colleges and universities in Colorado sent that message to lawmakers during a Tuesday meeting with the Joint Budget Committee. An "EdNews" report says universities touted their programs, graduation rates and enrollment of first-generation and minority college students. University of Northern Colorado President Kay Norton expressed concerns over a steady decrease in state funding. Other representatives said further cuts to higher education would have a devastating impact on Colorado's economy.

25,000 Coloradoans Could Lose Benefits

As many as 25-thousand Colorado residents could find themselves without unemployment benefits just in time for the holidays. That's if Congress doesn't act on extending unemployment benefits before they expire this week. On Tuesday a bill to extend benefits failed to move through the Congress. The Senate voted against a motion by Democratic Rhode Island Senator Jack Reed to extend the recession-era program. Economist Mark Zandi of Moody's Analytics says the extension would benefit the economy, with every dollar spent on unemployment aid putting one dollar and 60 cents back into the economy.

Cooke, Candy and Book Sale Starts Tomorrow

Friends of the Sterling Public Library will host their Cookie, Candy and Book Sale tomorrow from 11:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. and Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The sale will be at the Elks, 321 Ash Street in Sterling. There'll be a wide variety of holiday cookies available. If you want to bake and donate to the sale, bring your cookies or candy to the Elks tomorrow..

Sterling Public Library Holds Tea Today

Join everybody at the Sterling Public Library for the Annual Christmas Tea this afternoon at 2. The library staff will host the afternoon tea that's open to the public. There will be several flavors of tea and all kinds of delicious treats. Entertainment will be Christmas music by Arden Fennell. He is a native of Sterling and is currently teaching music at NJC. Fennell and a cousin have recently released a CD titled Colors of Christmas. Bring your own favorite tea cup to enjoy the teas.

Fort Morgan Man Faces Charges If He Survives Self-Inflicted Gunshot

If he survives an attempted suicide, a Fort Morgan man faces several charges. Morgan County sheriff's officials said 50 year old Patrick Rice led them on a 15 mile chase that started just before 8 p.m. last night from Morgan County to Adams County and back into Morgan County. When Rice stopped his car at one point, deputies said they heard a gunshot, but saw that Rice was still alive, so they ordered him to give up his rifle. Just after 9 p.m., they heard another shot and he threw the weapon through a broken window. He was airlifted to North Colorado Medical Center in Greeley.