Prosecutor: Potter ‘failed’ Wright; defense calls it mistake

By AMY FORLITI and STEVE KARNOWSKI MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A suburban Minneapolis police officer who said she mistakenly drew her gun instead of her Taser when she fatally shot Black motorist Daunte Wright went on trial on manslaughter charges Wednesday, with a prosecutor saying Kim Potter had been trained how to avoid such deadly mix-ups…

“Slice of hell” house in Colorado Springs up for sale after extensive renovations

A Colorado Springs home formerly marketed and sold as a “slice of hell” over the summer is about to go up for sale again after an extensive renovations. The 3,598-square-foot home, at 4525 Churchill Court, was a nightmare, it sustained heavy and extensive damage, including graffiti-covered walls, warnings about a broken deck and a suggestion…

Lions coach Dan Campbell says many players have flu bug ahead of Broncos game

ALLEN PARK, Mich. — The Detroit Lions had a walk-through instead of practice because coach Dan Campbell said “there’s a lot,” of players with flu-related illnesses. “It’s not COVID,” Campbell said Wednesday. Lions quarterback Jared Goff was among the players diagnosed with the flu who stayed home and participated in meetings virtually. Goff said he…

Colorado’s economic recovery to retain momentum through April, new forecast says

Colorado’s economy may need several more months to regain the jobs lost during the pandemic, but in terms of output or GDP, it bounced back to pre-pandemic levels as of September, according to ColoradoCast, a new short-term economic forecast. “We are certainly in a growth mode in the Colorado economy. We don’t expect that to…

Aviation-themed brewery lands new location in a former air traffic control tower

Aviation-themed beer-maker FlyteCo Brewing has landed an apt site for its second location: The historic air traffic control tower at the former Stapleton International Airport in Denver. Related Articles Leadville, Northglenn brewer files for bankruptcy after business goes flat Golf bays, bars and “country clubs” are taking over Denver 12 Colorado festivals to brighten any…

RTD seeks developer to build condos on Five Points parking lot

The Regional Transportation District has decided it no longer needs a parking lot it owns in Five Points — and that a condo building is what should replace it. The transit agency issued a request for qualifications last month, seeking a firm to redevelop the 0.43-acre corner lot at 2907-2915 Welton St. At least 25 percent of…

Broncos Fifth Quarter: 20-play drive derailed by failed third-down incompletion

Upon Further Review 1. Twenty plays, no points. The Broncos became the sixth team since 2004 to have a drive of at least 20 plays and not score. A key play was third-and-2 from the Chiefs’ 8 (Play No. 19). Even though the run game was humming, the Broncos called a pass. QB Teddy Bridgewater…

Colorado woman selected amid thousands as new NASA astronaut candidate

NASA announced its 10 new astronaut recruits out of a pool of more than 12,000 applicants, and a woman from Colorado made the cut. Among the 10 selected members is Nichole “Vapor” Ayers, 32, of Divide. She graduated from Woodland Park High School in Woodland Park and then the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs…

Winter Park voted best ski resort in North America (again)

Winter Park Resort was recently voted the best ski resort in North America by USA Today readers, marking the third year in a row the Colorado destination has earned the title. Related Articles What you need to know about uphill skiing in Colorado this season See the most — and least — affordable ski resorts…

List of inactive players for NFL games in Week 13

By The Associated Press BALTIMORE at PITTSBURGH Ravens: CB Chris Westry; RB Ty’Son Williams; OLB Jaylon Ferguson; WR Miles Boykin; TE Nick Boyle. Steelers: QB Dwayne Haskins; CB Joe Haden (foot); RB Anthony McFarland; DT Carlos Davis; DT Isaiah Buggs. JACKSONVILLE AT LOS ANGELES RAMS Jaguars: CB Shaquill Griffin (concussion); DT DaVon Hamilton (knee); OL…

Third party to probe Oxford High’s actions ahead of shooting

By COREY WILLIAMS PONTIAC, Mich. (AP) — A third party will investigate events at Oxford High School that occurred before a school shooting that left four students dead and six other students and a teacher wounded, the Michigan district’s superintendent said, with the Michigan attorney general responding Sunday that her office could conduct it. Oxford…

Miner’s Candle wildfire forces evacuations near Idaho Springs

A wildfire near Idaho Springs forced evacuations Sunday, according to the Clear Creek County Sheriff’s office. Related Articles Preliminary NTSB report released on fatal Kruger Rock plane crash Kruger Rock fire burning southeast of Estes Park is 100% contained Kruger Rock fire southeast of Estes Park is 60% contained Pilot using novel nighttime firefighting method…

Nikola Jokic, Zeke Nnaji power Nuggets to commanding win over Knicks

NEW YORK – Nikola Jokic had the Knicks’ defense in knots. And then he did the same to the Garden faithful. Amid his monster Saturday afternoon at Madison Square Garden, Knicks fans couldn’t decide whether to boo their own team or exalt the performance from the NBA’s reigning MVP. Jokic picked New York’s defense clean,…

Three people shot, one dead, in Adams County early Saturday morning

A homicide investigation is underway after multiple shots were fired early Saturday morning in Adams County. The incident happened at about 1:50 a.m. in the 7900 block of Hollywood Street, according to the Adams County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies, responding to a report of shots fired, found a woman on the street who had been shot…

U.S. drugstores squeezed by vaccine demand, staff shortages

A rush of vaccine-seeking customers and staff shortages are squeezing drugstores around the U.S., leading to frazzled workers and temporary pharmacy closures. Drugstores are normally busy this time of year with flu shots and other vaccines, but now pharmacists are doling out a growing number of COVID-19 shots and giving coronavirus tests. The push for…

Boulder King Soopers shooting suspect ruled incompetent to stand trial

The Arvada man charged with opening fire in a Boulder King Soopers store and killing 10 people is not competent to stand trial and must complete mental health treatment before the criminal case against him can go forward, a judge ruled Friday. Ahmad Al Aliwi Alissa, 22, will be transported to the state hospital in…

Running back Javonte Williams in line to make first NFL start Sunday at Kansas City

Broncos rookie running back Javonte Williams is set to make his first NFL start Sunday night at Kansas City after Melvin Gordon missed a third consecutive practice Friday. Gordon, who sustained a hip injury early in last week’s win over the Los Angeles Chargers but returned to the game, is listed as doubtful to face…

Dog reunited with family after its owner was killed in a Westminster crash

A dog that ran off after its owner was hit and killed by a vehicle in Westminster has been found and reunited with family. The crash happened at about 3:05 p.m. on Monday at West 100th Avenue and Federal Boulevard, police said in a news release. A woman, walking her dog, was attempting to cross…

Prosector considers charging parents as gun was “freely available” to Michigan school shooter

OXFORD TOWNSHIP, Mich. — A prosecutor considering criminal charges against the parents of a boy accused of killing four students at a Michigan school said Thursday their actions went “far beyond negligence” and that the gun “seems to have been just freely available” to the teenager. Ethan Crumbley, 15, has been charged as an adult…

“The fire that’s here”: U.S. still battling delta variant as omicron looms

While all eyes are on the new and little-understood omicron variant, the delta form of the coronavirus isn’t finished wreaking havoc in the U.S., sending record numbers of patients to the hospital in the Midwest and New England. “Omicron is a spark that’s on the horizon. Delta variant is the fire that’s here today,” said…

Omicron variant of COVID-19 found in Colorado; woman recently returned from southern Africa

Colorado has identified its first known case of the new omicron variant of COVID-19 in an Arapahoe County resident. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment on Thursday reported the patient, an adult woman, has mild symptoms and is recovering at home. She recently had traveled to southern Africa, where the variant was first…

Max Franz has fastest time in downhill training at Beaver Creek

BEAVER CREEK — Max Franz of Austria was the fastest racer in a downhill training run Wednesday along the demanding Beaver Creek course. Racing fifth overall, Franz’s time of 1 minute, 39.91 seconds wound up 0.40 seconds ahead of Matthieu Bailet of France. Adrian Smiseth Sejersted of Norway was 0.53 seconds behind. The American contingent…

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