Fort Morgan police say tips from the general public led their investigation to 2 juvenile suspects who have been arrested in a series of vandalism cases. All the incidents happened between August 3rd and August 12th, with more charges possible. In each case the victims' property was spray-painted with graffiti. On August 10, Fort Morgan police took the report of a boy and girl - both juveniles - who were using a marker to deface playground equipment. The two were charged, then released to their parents. Investigators say they are checking to see if other reports might be connected to the same two suspects.
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
Columbine Elem Off "On Improvement" List
Columbine Elementary School is no longer on the "on improvement" list. That the result of the Colorado Student Assessment Program. The Fort Morgan Board of Education found out about that on Monday. The school made adequate yearly progress requirements under the No Child Left Behind act. A majority of comparative test scores stabilized or showed improvement.
Portions of Railroad and State to be Closed
Today and tomorrow, parts of Railroad Avenue and State Street will be closed while the City's Water Distribution Department installs new water main lines, fire hydrants, and new water service lines on State Street. There will be traffic delays so plan your routes accordingly.
Two Power Outages Yesterday, All Well Now
You may have notice that the power went out briefly yesterday. City Light and Power Superintendent Doug Linton said his crews were re-routing some of the city’s power supply from the south substation back to the west substation when a circuit breaker tripped. Linton said he didn't know why the breaker opened, but it caused two outages: one lasting only four minutes for some customers and the other that affected a larger area for about 30 minutes. Linton said all is well now, save for the west substation. He said that station will need some work but no customers are affected.
Sports Authority takes over Broncos' stadium name
DENVER (AP) — Invesco Field at Mile High will now be known as Sports Authority Field at Mile High.
The Metropolitan Football Stadium District board unanimously agreed Tuesday to have Sports Authority Inc. take over the rest of Invesco's naming rights agreement, which had been set to expire on July 31, 2021.
The stadium is home to the Denver Broncos.
The board will decide later whether to allow Sports Authority to extend the agreement and for what price.
Sports Authority plans to have workers at the stadium on Wednesday to start putting up the new name.
The Metropolitan Football Stadium District board unanimously agreed Tuesday to have Sports Authority Inc. take over the rest of Invesco's naming rights agreement, which had been set to expire on July 31, 2021.
The stadium is home to the Denver Broncos.
The board will decide later whether to allow Sports Authority to extend the agreement and for what price.
Sports Authority plans to have workers at the stadium on Wednesday to start putting up the new name.
Ex-Vestas finance director pleads guilty to theft
GREELEY, Colo. (AP) — The former finance director of the Vestas wind turbine blade manufacturing plant in Windsor has pleaded guilty to embezzling at least $1.4 million from the company.
Denna Randall-Martinez's plea Tuesday was part of a deal with prosecutors. The Greeley Tribune reports that the plea deal calls for Martinez to repay Vestas $1.4 million. Martinez faces up to 12 years in prison but she is also eligible for probation.
Vestas filed a lawsuit against Martinez earlier this year alleging that she stole from the company from August 2007 until she was fired in December 2010.
The company said in the lawsuit that Martinez used a company credit card to buy items for herself, including plane tickets and hotel rooms.
Denna Randall-Martinez's plea Tuesday was part of a deal with prosecutors. The Greeley Tribune reports that the plea deal calls for Martinez to repay Vestas $1.4 million. Martinez faces up to 12 years in prison but she is also eligible for probation.
Vestas filed a lawsuit against Martinez earlier this year alleging that she stole from the company from August 2007 until she was fired in December 2010.
The company said in the lawsuit that Martinez used a company credit card to buy items for herself, including plane tickets and hotel rooms.
Larimer Co. approves new campsites, neighbors stew
FORT COLLINS, Colo. (AP) — Larimer County officials approved new campsites at Horsetooth Reservoir west of Fort Collins over objections from nearby residents worried about increased noise and blocked views.
Larimer County commissioners gave the go-ahead to nine new campsites Tuesday. The Loveland Reporter-Herald reports that the commissioners acknowledged residents' concerns but said officials will plant trees and landscaping to provide a buffer between the new sites and the residents.
The campground where the new sites will be built currently has 72 campsites.
Residents objecting to the plan gathered 100 signatures opposing the project.
Larimer County commissioners gave the go-ahead to nine new campsites Tuesday. The Loveland Reporter-Herald reports that the commissioners acknowledged residents' concerns but said officials will plant trees and landscaping to provide a buffer between the new sites and the residents.
The campground where the new sites will be built currently has 72 campsites.
Residents objecting to the plan gathered 100 signatures opposing the project.
Officer hears perjury counts in Colorado murder case
FORT COLLINS, Colo. (AP) — A Fort Collins police detective accused of lying in a murder trial that resulted in the conviction of an innocent man was advised of new perjury charges.
Lt. Jim Broderick was advised Tuesday of nine charges of first-degree perjury in the 1999 murder conviction of Timothy Masters. Masters was released from prison in 2008 after DNA evidence overturned his conviction.
Broderick was initially indicted on seven perjury charges in 2010 but a judge dismissed the case in May. The judge ruled that prosecutors failed to identify when they learned of the alleged perjury. Prosecutors presented their case again to a grand jury in July, cited the date when they learned of the alleged perjury, and added two additional charges.
Lt. Jim Broderick was advised Tuesday of nine charges of first-degree perjury in the 1999 murder conviction of Timothy Masters. Masters was released from prison in 2008 after DNA evidence overturned his conviction.
Broderick was initially indicted on seven perjury charges in 2010 but a judge dismissed the case in May. The judge ruled that prosecutors failed to identify when they learned of the alleged perjury. Prosecutors presented their case again to a grand jury in July, cited the date when they learned of the alleged perjury, and added two additional charges.
Fort Carson soldier from Texas dies in Afghanistan
FORT CARSON, Colo. (AP) — A Fort Carson soldier from Texas has been killed in Afghanistan.
The Defense Department said Tuesday that 40-year-old Master Sgt. Charles L. Price III of Milam, Texas, died Friday in Kandahar province of wounds from a roadside bomb.
He was on his sixth deployment since entering the Army in 1989. He also served in Iraq, Kosovo, Kuwait, the Balkans and Saudi Arabia.
His decorations including the Bronze Star, the Meritorious Service Medal, five Army Commendation Medals and nine Army Achievement Medals.
Milam was assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division.
The Defense Department said Tuesday that 40-year-old Master Sgt. Charles L. Price III of Milam, Texas, died Friday in Kandahar province of wounds from a roadside bomb.
He was on his sixth deployment since entering the Army in 1989. He also served in Iraq, Kosovo, Kuwait, the Balkans and Saudi Arabia.
His decorations including the Bronze Star, the Meritorious Service Medal, five Army Commendation Medals and nine Army Achievement Medals.
Milam was assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division.
Colorado firefighters corral fire along I-70 near Limon
AGATE, Colo. (AP) — Firefighters contained a wildfire that burned alongside Interstate 70 about 20 miles northwest of Limon.
Elbert County Office of Emergency Management Director Cory Stark says firefighters battled the flames for two hours and were able to keep the blaze at about 90 acres.
No structures were threatened in the fire first reported at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
Elbert County Office of Emergency Management Director Cory Stark says firefighters battled the flames for two hours and were able to keep the blaze at about 90 acres.
No structures were threatened in the fire first reported at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
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