Morgan County Commissioners found out this week that the county was on some good financial footing back in 2010, and so they heard from representatives of RubinBrown about the county's finances. They said that the county's assets for 2010 were at 200 million dollars, with a drop in assets because of property depreciation. The company said most of the assets are invested in capital assets. They said that in the past several years, county revenue was greater than spending.
Thursday, September 22, 2011
Area Jails Could Get Mental Health Caseworker
Jails in Logan, Morgan and other counties could be getting a full time mental health caseworker. That's after Logan County Sheriff Brett Powell asked county commissioners to approve a 240 thousand dollar grant to fund the position. The grant comes from the Department of Human Services. Several area counties, including Logan would host the grant and the money would go for Centennial Mental Health to provide the caseworker. Powell said that if the 10 month grant is successful, it could be renewed for five years.
Three CU Students Accused Of Shooting Officer With Airsoft Gun
(Boulder, CO) -- Three CU students are in hot water for apparently shooting a Boulder cop last weekend with an Airsoft gun. Police believe the small BB came from a third story window near 11th and Pleasant streets. They've arrested Adam Testa, John Devens the Second and Henry Smith for discharging a firearm. The officer wasn't hurt.
Police Seek Man Walking Dog Who Broke Into Pot Dispensary
(Boulder, CO) -- Police in Boulder are seeking a man who broke into a medical marijuana dispensary while walking his dog. The suspect was reportedly caught on a surveillance photo, forcing his way into Root Organic on Arapahoe Avenue with a leashed beagle August 28th at about 10:30 p.m. If you have any information, call CrimeStoppers at (800) 222-8477. A thousand-dollar reward is being offered.
Gessler sues Denver over mail ballot plan
DENVER (AP) — Secretary of State Scott Gessler is suing Denver's clerk and recorder to prevent the office from mailing ballots in November to voters listed as inactive.
Gessler says in the lawsuit filed Wednesday that Denver's election plan contradicts state law. But Denver Clerk and Recorder Debra Johnson says she disagrees and that the city's plan seeks to make voting accessible to as many eligible voters as possible.
People who did not vote in the 2010 general election are considered inactive but still eligible to vote.
Pueblo Clerk and Recorder Gilbert Ortiz's election plan also includes sending ballots to voters listed as inactive. He says he is waiting for the lawsuit to be resolved before deciding whether to amend his plan.
An initiative to raise taxes for schools is the only statewide ballot issue in November.
Gessler says in the lawsuit filed Wednesday that Denver's election plan contradicts state law. But Denver Clerk and Recorder Debra Johnson says she disagrees and that the city's plan seeks to make voting accessible to as many eligible voters as possible.
People who did not vote in the 2010 general election are considered inactive but still eligible to vote.
Pueblo Clerk and Recorder Gilbert Ortiz's election plan also includes sending ballots to voters listed as inactive. He says he is waiting for the lawsuit to be resolved before deciding whether to amend his plan.
An initiative to raise taxes for schools is the only statewide ballot issue in November.
Death toll in cantaloupe outbreak rises to 8
WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal health officials say the death toll has risen to eight in an outbreak of listeria traced to Colorado cantaloupes.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Wednesday that a person in Maryland has died from eating the tainted produce. Four other deaths were reported in New Mexico, two in Colorado and one in Oklahoma.
The CDC said 55 people in 14 states have now been confirmed as sickened from eating the cantaloupes. On Monday, the CDC reported four deaths and 35 illnesses in 10 states.
The agency said illnesses in several other states potentially connected to the outbreak were under investigation by state and local health departments.
Jensen Farms in Holly, Colo. recalled its cantaloupes after the listeria outbreak was discovered.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Wednesday that a person in Maryland has died from eating the tainted produce. Four other deaths were reported in New Mexico, two in Colorado and one in Oklahoma.
The CDC said 55 people in 14 states have now been confirmed as sickened from eating the cantaloupes. On Monday, the CDC reported four deaths and 35 illnesses in 10 states.
The agency said illnesses in several other states potentially connected to the outbreak were under investigation by state and local health departments.
Jensen Farms in Holly, Colo. recalled its cantaloupes after the listeria outbreak was discovered.
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