Five of the 11 men arrested this month at Wildcat Dairy, who face four felony charges were in court Wednesday. They have new hearing dates now for August 4. District Court Judge Kevin Hoyer told each of the five in front of him that he would take some time to go over the grand jury transcripts, leading to their indictments. Judge Hoyer said he'll be looking for probably cause in their cases for their arrests and charges. A total of eleven men on the dairy farm were arrested for using false names and social security numbers to work in the US.
Friday, June 17, 2011
Master Plan Meeting Coming Up
Logan County Planning Commission holds an open meeting on June 21 to talk about the annual review of the 2008 Logan County Master Plan. The meeting's at 7 p.m. at the
Logan County Courthouse commissioners' meeting room. County planning officials say implementing the master plan is several events over time, and is constantly changing to meet the needs of Logan County.
Logan County Courthouse commissioners' meeting room. County planning officials say implementing the master plan is several events over time, and is constantly changing to meet the needs of Logan County.
Monday Crash Kills Nebraska Woman
A crash on I-76 near Sterling on Monday, killed a Primrose Nebraska woman. Colorado State Patrol said 64 year olds Rose and Leo Burda wee westbound in their vehicle on the interstate Monday evening when it went off the road. The car hit a post and police said Leo Burda over corrected, sending the car spinning. They said it went off the road and rolled, landing on its roof. Both Burdas were taken to Sterling Regional MedCenter and Rose Burda was pronounced dead. There was no word on Leo Burda's condition.
Entrepreneurship institute starts summer program
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Entrepreneurs from 17 different countries have gathered in northern Colorado to kick off a six-week intensive investment and mentorship program in social entrepreneurship.
The Unreasonable Institute introduced the 27 entrepreneurs who made it into the second year of their program Thursday evening at the University of Colorado in Boulder.
The institute is designed to partner social entrepreneurs with mentors who can help them develop practical skill and give advice on making their ventures grow and succeed. The ventures range from a portable screening technology designed to eliminate anemia-related deaths to a water wheel that efficiently transports water in a 25-gallon drum.
Five CU graduates founded the program in 2009.
The name is derived from a George Bernard Shaw quote that says all progress depends on the unreasonable man.
The Unreasonable Institute introduced the 27 entrepreneurs who made it into the second year of their program Thursday evening at the University of Colorado in Boulder.
The institute is designed to partner social entrepreneurs with mentors who can help them develop practical skill and give advice on making their ventures grow and succeed. The ventures range from a portable screening technology designed to eliminate anemia-related deaths to a water wheel that efficiently transports water in a 25-gallon drum.
Five CU graduates founded the program in 2009.
The name is derived from a George Bernard Shaw quote that says all progress depends on the unreasonable man.
Midwest, Plains bankers worry about flood effects
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Rural bankers in 10 Midwest and Plains states worry that Missouri River flooding will hurt the region's economy.
Their concerns were included in the monthly Rural Mainstreet survey released Thursday.
Larry Winum, president of Glenwood State Bank in Iowa, said flooding will hurt the agriculture and business sectors and have a negative impact on riverside communities.
Meanwhile, the Rural Mainstreet Index rose to 56.0 from May's 54.9. Anytime the index, which ranges from 0 to 100, is over 50, it suggests the economy will expand over the next six months.
Bankers in rural parts of Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wyoming are surveyed.
Creighton University professor Ernie Goss oversees the survey.
Their concerns were included in the monthly Rural Mainstreet survey released Thursday.
Larry Winum, president of Glenwood State Bank in Iowa, said flooding will hurt the agriculture and business sectors and have a negative impact on riverside communities.
Meanwhile, the Rural Mainstreet Index rose to 56.0 from May's 54.9. Anytime the index, which ranges from 0 to 100, is over 50, it suggests the economy will expand over the next six months.
Bankers in rural parts of Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wyoming are surveyed.
Creighton University professor Ernie Goss oversees the survey.
Report: Not enough affordable rentals in Colorado
DENVER (AP) — A Colorado Division of Housing report says there still aren't enough affordable rental units in the state.
The division considers rent to be affordable if it is less than 30 percent of a household's monthly income. That means a household that earns $20,000 can afford a monthly rent of $500. By that standard, the division says, there are 54 affordable rental units for every 100 Colorado households that earn less than $20,000.
The division says an estimated 142,100 households spend at least half their incomes on housing. That represents almost one-fourth of Colorado renter households.
The report, which was released Thursday, is based on the Census Bureau's American Community Survey from 2005 to 2009.
A report by the division last year made similar findings but used slightly different methodology.
The division considers rent to be affordable if it is less than 30 percent of a household's monthly income. That means a household that earns $20,000 can afford a monthly rent of $500. By that standard, the division says, there are 54 affordable rental units for every 100 Colorado households that earn less than $20,000.
The division says an estimated 142,100 households spend at least half their incomes on housing. That represents almost one-fourth of Colorado renter households.
The report, which was released Thursday, is based on the Census Bureau's American Community Survey from 2005 to 2009.
A report by the division last year made similar findings but used slightly different methodology.
DA not filing charges now in stabbing, shooting
GREELEY, Colo. (AP) — The Weld County district attorney has decided not to file charges at this time against a northern Colorado woman accused of stabbing and wounding one man and killing another in what she says was a burglary of her home.
The DA's office said Thursday that 47-year-old Karen Cordova of Erie will be released from jail, but the investigation will remain open.
Cordova told police the men broke in Saturday and she fought back.
Authorities say Stephen Erickson of Erie was stabbed and remains in critical condition. They say they found the body of a second man in Cordova's yard while investigating the stabbing.
The Greeley Tribune reports that an autopsy shows the second man, Kyle Dust, died of a gunshot wound.
It was initially believed that both men were stabbed.
The DA's office said Thursday that 47-year-old Karen Cordova of Erie will be released from jail, but the investigation will remain open.
Cordova told police the men broke in Saturday and she fought back.
Authorities say Stephen Erickson of Erie was stabbed and remains in critical condition. They say they found the body of a second man in Cordova's yard while investigating the stabbing.
The Greeley Tribune reports that an autopsy shows the second man, Kyle Dust, died of a gunshot wound.
It was initially believed that both men were stabbed.
Homes near southern Colorado wildfire evacuated
DENVER (AP) — Officials urged people on a ranch and about a half dozen other homes northwest of Westcliffe to evacuate as erratic, gusty winds pushed a wildfire dangerously close.
Fire officials earlier Thursday had warned residents in the area to be ready to leave as the wind-driven blaze in the southern Colorado mountains grew. The fire danger was high in much of drought-stricken southern Colorado because of strong winds and high temperatures.
Fire spokeswoman Skye Sieber said pre-evacuation notices had been issued because the Duckett fire had moved uncomfortably close to homes the day before.
The blaze has charred 4.5 square miles and is 10 percent contained. Officials say the planes and helicopters are dropping water and retardant to help firefighters as they navigate the steep, rugged terrain. About 430 people are fighting the fire.
No buildings have burned, but a firefighter was injured and flown out Thursday. His condition wasn't known.
Authorities suspect the fire was human caused, saying there had been no dry lightning storms in the area.
In southeastern Colorado, Fort Carson officials say two wildfires that charred some 69 square miles at the Pinon Canyon training site are fully contained.
Fire officials earlier Thursday had warned residents in the area to be ready to leave as the wind-driven blaze in the southern Colorado mountains grew. The fire danger was high in much of drought-stricken southern Colorado because of strong winds and high temperatures.
Fire spokeswoman Skye Sieber said pre-evacuation notices had been issued because the Duckett fire had moved uncomfortably close to homes the day before.
The blaze has charred 4.5 square miles and is 10 percent contained. Officials say the planes and helicopters are dropping water and retardant to help firefighters as they navigate the steep, rugged terrain. About 430 people are fighting the fire.
No buildings have burned, but a firefighter was injured and flown out Thursday. His condition wasn't known.
Authorities suspect the fire was human caused, saying there had been no dry lightning storms in the area.
In southeastern Colorado, Fort Carson officials say two wildfires that charred some 69 square miles at the Pinon Canyon training site are fully contained.
"Passport Please" Third Program on Monday
Sterling Public Library will offer the third program in its series "Passport Please" on
Monday, June 20th at 2:00 p.m. for kids of all ages. This week, visit Antarctica.
Denise will have lots of interesting things to share about the continent. For our crafting
fun this week we will be making penguins.
For those who have not signed up for the Summer Reading Program yet you may still do so. The program is lots of fun and you earn prizes for the time you spend reading. Stop
by the library and sign up so you can get in on the fun this summer.
Monday, June 20th at 2:00 p.m. for kids of all ages. This week, visit Antarctica.
Denise will have lots of interesting things to share about the continent. For our crafting
fun this week we will be making penguins.
For those who have not signed up for the Summer Reading Program yet you may still do so. The program is lots of fun and you earn prizes for the time you spend reading. Stop
by the library and sign up so you can get in on the fun this summer.
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