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7 hrs ago | blogs.westword.com | mrinternet

John Salazar- Possible Secretary of Agriculture in Obama Cabinet

As noted in this morning's blog " Wake-Up Call: Mr. Salazar goes to Washington? ," Colorado Representative John Salazar has confirmed that he's in the running to become Secretary of Agriculture in the ...

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Related Topix: US Politics, John Salazar, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Colorado, Colorado Government, 2008 Presidential Election, Barack Obama, Hilda Solis

12 hrs ago | www.thedenverchannel.com | Pineguy

Scripps Putting Rocky Mountain News Up For Sale

E.W. Scripps Co. says it's putting the Rocky Mountain News up for sale after losing $11 million on the Denver operation in the first nine months of the year.

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Related Topix: Publishing, Media, EW Scripps

Wed Dec 03, 2008

www.thedenverchannel.com | Pineguy

5 People Rescued From Highrise Fire

Five residents of a Denver highrise were rescued and transported to a local hospital after fire broke out Wednesday afternoon.

The fire started on the sixth floor of the William Tell Building, located at 1599 Williams St.

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Related Topix: Fire

www.thedenverchannel.com | Pineguy

Which Jobs Are Safest In Tough Economy?

In an uncertain economy, workers face uncertainty in their jobs. Of course, that depends on their chosen career path: Some jobs seem to be more recession-proof than others.

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Tue Dec 02, 2008

www.thedenverchannel.com | Pineguy

Investigation Into CO Death Focuses On Detector

Detectives in Pitkin County said they are focusing their investigation into the death of a Denver family of four on whether or not the house had a carbon monoxide detector.

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Related Topix: Obituaries

www.thedenverchannel.com | Pineguy

Police Shoot, Kill Armed Robbery Suspect

A man suspected of aggravated robbery was shot and killed by an police officer in Aurora around noon Tuesday. A Denver police officer was serving a warrant for aggravated robbery at a home on South Kittredge Way near Harvard Avenue, and had asked for backup from Aurora officers, police said. As officers from both departments watched the house, the suspect ran, with officers pursuing.

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Related Topix: Aurora, CO, Violent Crime

www.thedenverchannel.com | Pineguy

Coats for Colorado Distributes Coats This Saturday

Denver's 7 and Dependable Cleaners will be distributing coats Saturday., Dec. 6 that were collected during the 27th annual Coats for Colorado drive.

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Denver Post

Denver family charged in abuse of kids they took in

Clockwise from upper left, Eric Torrez, Linda Torrez, Karen Stillman and Patrick Torrez.

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Related Topix: Denver Metro, Kids, Family

Mon Dec 01, 2008

PHXnews.com Breaking News from the Ph...

Burgeoning Colorado/American Cities of Poverty

Re: 'In a time of need' Chacon/Oldland, RMN/ 12/1/08 'Dropouts establish patterns early on' Sherry/DP 12/1/08 Excellent Denver Post journalist Allison Sherry and Daniel Chacon of the Rocky Mountain News exposed ...

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Related Topix: Colorado, Denver Metro, Immigration Reform

Rocky Mountain News

Set back by accident, woman was forced to seek government help

Pam Kirk used to live a nice life by the beach in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., until a car accident injured her neck and shoulder last January.

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Related Topix: Denver Metro

Sun Nov 30, 2008

Hotel Online

Mike Case Named General Manager of The JW Marriott Denver

The JW Marriott Denver at Cherry Creek is pleased to announce that Mike Case is now serving as General Manager.

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Sat Nov 29, 2008

Denver Post

Unsung heroes celebrated on Denver's 150th birthday

A look at the people and ideas that have shaped our city. Teachers, musicians, storekeepers, volunteers and businessmen.

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Rocky Mountain News

Six unsolved sex assaults

Six unsolved sex assaults on or near the University of Colorado campus this fall have left students, their parents and the city on edge.

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Related Topix: Life, Holidays, Thanksgiving, Denver Metro, Boulder Metro, Boulder, CO

Fri Nov 28, 2008

cbs4denver.com

City Of Denver Offers Voluntary Furlough Day

Workers for the city of Denver had the option of staying home Friday, but they wouldn't get paid for it.Mayor John Hickenlooper offered employees the voluntary furlough day option to save money.The city says ...

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Thu Nov 27, 2008

www.9news.com | Dagoth

Axl Rose demands apology, payment from Dr Pepper

Axl Rose is accusing Dr Pepper of botching a soda giveaway tied to Guns N' Roses' new album. Photo courtesy 9News.

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Related Topix: Entertainment

www.9news.com | Dagoth

At least 7 dead in car accident

The Colorado State Patrol says at least seven people have died in a fiery crash on Interstate 25 near Johnstown Thursday morning. Photo courtesy 9News

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Related Topix: Canada, World News

Denver Post

Coach arrested, accused of soliciting boys

Officials Wednesday morning arrested a baseball coach accused of soliciting boys "for nude pictures and sexual activity," Lafayette police said in a news release.

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Related Topix: Wheat Ridge, CO

Wed Nov 26, 2008

Rocky Mountain News

Japanese airline considering Denver-Tokyo daily nonstop flight, Ritter says

Published November 26, 2008 at 11:53 a.m. Updated November 26, 2008 at 5:02 p.m. Gov.

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Related Topix: Bill Ritter , US Governors, Alternative Energy, Science / Technology, Renewable Energy (Green Energy), Energy, Solar Energy

cbs4denver.com

Coyotes Attack Dogs In Denver Area Parks, Yards

The Colorado Division of Wildlife is warning pet owners about several coyote attacks in the Denver area, including one just this week at Cherry Creek State Park.

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Related Topix: Denver Metro

Rocky Mountain News

Council moves ahead with Seedco contract

The City Council on Monday advanced a $2.9 million contract with a nonprofit that is the subject of a performance review of a previous multimillion dollar city agreement that has been kept under wraps.

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