Kenneth Breneman's first degree assault trial has been moved to April 30. Morgan County District Judge Douglas Vannoy this week moved the trial because a witness is recovering from a weekend skiing accident. The witness suffered a broken arm and leg. The trial was supposed to start on Monday, and both the prosecution and defense were ready, until the accident that sidelined the witness. The 42 year old Breneman is accused of a shooting in his home that injured a Greeley man in January of last year.
Thursday, January 12, 2012
College Goal Sunday A Month Away
College Goal Sunday is exactly a month away -- Sunday, February 12 -- and families all over, including in Sterling, will get help filling out the FAFSA, or Free Application for Federal Student Aid. They'll also find out about ways to pay for college. The event will be at Northeastern Junior College from 2 to 4 p.m. The FAFSA has to be filled out completely and correctly for students to get any sort of financial aid. Its suggested that the FAFSA be turned in as soon as possible. Fore more on College Goal Sunday, collegegoalcolorado.org. Locally, contact Alice Weingardt at alice.weingardt@njc.edu or Andria Monheiser at andria.monheiser@njc.edu.
Jobs A Hot Topic As Legislative Session Begins
(Denver, CO) -- Lawmakers say jobs are a top priority as Denver moves into the new year. The legislative session began yesterday with Democratic members promising to create jobs, but it can only be accomplished by having both parties work together. One lawmaker from Littleton says Colorado needs to also start bringing back filmmakers to shoot movies because of the state's scenic landscape.
Postponement Sought In Dragging Trial
(Colorado Springs, CO) -- Attorneys for a woman accused of dragging a tow truck driver to his death are asking the Colorado Supreme Court to postpone her January 30th trial. They say prosecutors are seeking cruel and unusual punishment for 33-year-old Detra Farries. Farries is charged with driving off in her SUV which was being towed from a parking lot. The cable snagged the tow truck driver's legs and he was dragged for more than a mile.
Colorado denies Xcel request for interim rate hike
DENVER (AP) — Colorado regulators have denied Xcel Energy Inc.'s request for a $100 million interim electricity-rate hike while regulators review its request for a $141.9 million increase, which would raise the average residential monthly electric bill by about 6 percent.
Xcel in November requested a $141.9 million increase, starting Dec. 23. But since it could be summer before there's a decision on the request, Xcel asked for the interim hike. The Public Utilities Commission rejected the request Wednesday, saying the company failed to show it would be adversely impacted by maintaining current rates while the commission reviews the $141.9 million request.
Xcel spokesman Mark Stutz says Xcel officials are disappointed because they feel "regulatory lag" is a growing concern, but they're looking forward to deliberations on the full request.
Xcel in November requested a $141.9 million increase, starting Dec. 23. But since it could be summer before there's a decision on the request, Xcel asked for the interim hike. The Public Utilities Commission rejected the request Wednesday, saying the company failed to show it would be adversely impacted by maintaining current rates while the commission reviews the $141.9 million request.
Xcel spokesman Mark Stutz says Xcel officials are disappointed because they feel "regulatory lag" is a growing concern, but they're looking forward to deliberations on the full request.
CU considers changing how it charges for tuition
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — In-state tuition for full-time University of Colorado students could rise nearly 16 percent next year under a proposed new tuition model.
Currently, full-time students pay for 11.25 credit hours per semester at $341 per credit hour, but they can take up to 18 credits per semester.
The Daily Camera reports university regents were briefed Wednesday on a proposal to start charging for 12.5 credit hours and raise the cost of a credit hour 4 percent to account for inflation. That means in-state tuition for full-time students in the College of Arts and Sciences on the Boulder campus would increase from $7,672 this year to $8,875 next year.
By 2014-15, CU would charge full-time students for 15 credit hours per semester.
Regents won't vote on tuition rates until the spring.
Currently, full-time students pay for 11.25 credit hours per semester at $341 per credit hour, but they can take up to 18 credits per semester.
The Daily Camera reports university regents were briefed Wednesday on a proposal to start charging for 12.5 credit hours and raise the cost of a credit hour 4 percent to account for inflation. That means in-state tuition for full-time students in the College of Arts and Sciences on the Boulder campus would increase from $7,672 this year to $8,875 next year.
By 2014-15, CU would charge full-time students for 15 credit hours per semester.
Regents won't vote on tuition rates until the spring.
Colorado considering regulation of online schools
DENVER (AP) — The Colorado Board of Education has voted to approve rules establishing new quality standards for online schools and make them subject to the same scrutiny as traditional schools when they miss those standards.
The state also will more thoroughly scrutinize new applications for online schools.
The Denver Post reports the board's vote Wednesday was unanimous.
The revisions result from 2011 legislation that was passed after critics accused online schools of poor performance.
More changes could be coming. At least one state lawmaker has announced plans to introduce legislation that could change how online schools receive funding.
The state also will more thoroughly scrutinize new applications for online schools.
The Denver Post reports the board's vote Wednesday was unanimous.
The revisions result from 2011 legislation that was passed after critics accused online schools of poor performance.
More changes could be coming. At least one state lawmaker has announced plans to introduce legislation that could change how online schools receive funding.
Pepper spray released on school bus in Lakewood
LAKEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Lakewood police say eight to 10 students are being treated after pepper spray was released on a school bus.
Police spokesman Steve Davis said early information was that the discharge Wednesday afternoon was accidental.
John McDonald of Jeffco Public Schools says it appears a student may have been horsing around with the spray and may not have intentionally aimed it at anyone.
Sallie Woodward told KMGH-TV in Denver that her grandson released the spray after a female student said she had pepper spray in her purse. Woodward said her grandson didn't believe it was really pepper spray and sprayed it.
The bus returned to Carmody Middle School, where medical and law-enforcement personnel were on the scene to tend to affected students.
Police spokesman Steve Davis said early information was that the discharge Wednesday afternoon was accidental.
John McDonald of Jeffco Public Schools says it appears a student may have been horsing around with the spray and may not have intentionally aimed it at anyone.
Sallie Woodward told KMGH-TV in Denver that her grandson released the spray after a female student said she had pepper spray in her purse. Woodward said her grandson didn't believe it was really pepper spray and sprayed it.
The bus returned to Carmody Middle School, where medical and law-enforcement personnel were on the scene to tend to affected students.
2nd case reported of shoplifters with pepper spray
DENVER (AP) — Denver police are looking for two people who fled after taking items from a Walmart store and spraying pepper spray at a security officer who tried to stop them.
The thefts happened in northwest Denver on Sunday.
On Tuesday, a man and woman trying to steal from a SuperTarget store in Sheridan got away after another man sprayed security officers with what appears to have been pepper spray.
All three suspects in that case fled the scene together.
The thefts happened in northwest Denver on Sunday.
On Tuesday, a man and woman trying to steal from a SuperTarget store in Sheridan got away after another man sprayed security officers with what appears to have been pepper spray.
All three suspects in that case fled the scene together.
Greeley resident, firefighter burned in home fire
GREELEY, Colo. (AP) — A Greeley woman and a firefighter are recovering from burns after a propane heater exploded on a covered patio at the woman's home.
The Greeley Tribune reports the fire around 1:30 a.m. Wednesday caused roughly $25,000 in damage.
Fire Marshal Dale Lyman says the resident suffered first- and second-degree burns. A firefighter suffered first-degree burns from the propane tank's flame while crews were dousing the fire.
The firefighter was treated at a hospital and released.
The Greeley Tribune reports the fire around 1:30 a.m. Wednesday caused roughly $25,000 in damage.
Fire Marshal Dale Lyman says the resident suffered first- and second-degree burns. A firefighter suffered first-degree burns from the propane tank's flame while crews were dousing the fire.
The firefighter was treated at a hospital and released.
Hickenlooper to deliver Colo. State of the State
DENVER (AP) — Colorado's split Legislature will hear from Gov. John Hickenlooper about his goals for the coming year and what he wants lawmakers to accomplish during the 2012 session.
The Democrat delivers his annual State of the State address Thursday morning.
He has been calling for easing regulations on businesses to grow the economy. It's a philosophy Republicans have praised, but they've also criticized him for what they see as a lack of progress on the issue. They expect to hear more from him on what direction he wants to take on that subject and the budget.
Hickenlooper says the state can't afford to keep a nearly $100 million property tax break for seniors that Republicans want.
Hickenlooper has urged both parties to collaborate.
Lawmakers could hear more of that Thursday.
The Democrat delivers his annual State of the State address Thursday morning.
He has been calling for easing regulations on businesses to grow the economy. It's a philosophy Republicans have praised, but they've also criticized him for what they see as a lack of progress on the issue. They expect to hear more from him on what direction he wants to take on that subject and the budget.
Hickenlooper says the state can't afford to keep a nearly $100 million property tax break for seniors that Republicans want.
Hickenlooper has urged both parties to collaborate.
Lawmakers could hear more of that Thursday.
Snowstorm rolling across Colorado
DENVER (AP) — Some Colorado Department of Transportation crews will be working through the Thursday morning rush hour to take care of icy roads that got some fresh snow.
The National Weather Service says a storm brought up to 8 inches of snow Wednesday to parts of Jefferson County, and 8 inches also was reported in the high country on Rabbit Ears Pass.
U.S. 6 over Loveland Pass on the Continental Divide was closed Wednesday due to high avalanche potential, windy conditions and low visibility.
The snowfall was welcome at ski resorts. On Wednesday, the statewide snowpack was just 65 percent of average for the date.
The National Weather Service says a storm brought up to 8 inches of snow Wednesday to parts of Jefferson County, and 8 inches also was reported in the high country on Rabbit Ears Pass.
U.S. 6 over Loveland Pass on the Continental Divide was closed Wednesday due to high avalanche potential, windy conditions and low visibility.
The snowfall was welcome at ski resorts. On Wednesday, the statewide snowpack was just 65 percent of average for the date.
Gardner Announces Townhall Tour
COLO. – Rep. Cory Gardner announced the following town meetings for January 16, 2012:
8am – 9am Morgan County Town Meeting
LOCATION: Morgan County Courthouse - 231 Ensign Street, Fort Morgan
10:30am – 11:30am Weld County Town Meeting
LOCATION: Ault Fire Station -16680 Hwy 14, Ault
12:45pm – 1:45pm Larimer County Town Meeting
LOCATION: Northern Water Headquarters (formerly Northern Water Conservancy District) - 220 Water Avenue, 2nd Floor, Berthoud
2:30pm – 3:30pm Boulder County Town Meeting
LOCATION: American Legion Hall - 315 S. Bowen Street, Longmont
8am – 9am Morgan County Town Meeting
LOCATION: Morgan County Courthouse - 231 Ensign Street, Fort Morgan
10:30am – 11:30am Weld County Town Meeting
LOCATION: Ault Fire Station -16680 Hwy 14, Ault
12:45pm – 1:45pm Larimer County Town Meeting
LOCATION: Northern Water Headquarters (formerly Northern Water Conservancy District) - 220 Water Avenue, 2nd Floor, Berthoud
2:30pm – 3:30pm Boulder County Town Meeting
LOCATION: American Legion Hall - 315 S. Bowen Street, Longmont
Blood supply is critically low in NE Colorado
BRUSH, Colo. - There is a critical need for blood in northeastern Colorado.
Anyone can be a donor. O- and O+ type blood are in demand with no supply available, all blood types are also needed. To address this East Morgan County Hospital is holding a blood drive on Jan. 19.
Blood cannot be manufactured. We rely completely on volunteer blood donors. In less than an hour your blood donation can save up to two lives.
The North Colorado Medical Center Mobile Blood Bank will be on site in the south parking lot, Thursday, Jan. 19 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. to draw blood. To schedule an appointment call 842-6257, appointments are preferred, but walk-ins are welcomed.
“The donated units will go into inventory and are used for our patients needing transfusions,” said Cindy Nestor, EMCH laboratory manager. “On average one patient transfusion requires
two units.”
“Donating blood gives back to our community and helps our patients when they need a transfusion,” said Nestor. This opportunity is open to the public, new donors are always welcomed.
If you are going to donate blood, please remember to drink plenty of water and eat. All donors need to bring a driver’s license or a photo I.D. with date of birth.
For more information about the blood drive contact EMCH lab at 970-842-6257.
Anyone can be a donor. O- and O+ type blood are in demand with no supply available, all blood types are also needed. To address this East Morgan County Hospital is holding a blood drive on Jan. 19.
Blood cannot be manufactured. We rely completely on volunteer blood donors. In less than an hour your blood donation can save up to two lives.
The North Colorado Medical Center Mobile Blood Bank will be on site in the south parking lot, Thursday, Jan. 19 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. to draw blood. To schedule an appointment call 842-6257, appointments are preferred, but walk-ins are welcomed.
“The donated units will go into inventory and are used for our patients needing transfusions,” said Cindy Nestor, EMCH laboratory manager. “On average one patient transfusion requires
two units.”
“Donating blood gives back to our community and helps our patients when they need a transfusion,” said Nestor. This opportunity is open to the public, new donors are always welcomed.
If you are going to donate blood, please remember to drink plenty of water and eat. All donors need to bring a driver’s license or a photo I.D. with date of birth.
For more information about the blood drive contact EMCH lab at 970-842-6257.
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