Denver news Web site by former Rocky Mountain News staffers to shut downDENVER — A Denver-focused daily Web magazine led by former staffers of the defunct Rocky Mountain News says its last day will be Monday. New research shows cleantech sector faces difficult financing environment on road to recoveryDENVER — A London-based research firm says third-quarter investment in the clean technology sector fell 22 percent in the third quarter compared to a year ago. Research report says 3Q investment in global cleantech fell 22%; recovery forecast in 2010DENVER — New global investment in clean-energy companies fell 22 percent in the third quarter as government financing was offset by tight credit markets, according to new research released Friday. Colorado man accused of standing naked on a highway and pounding on passing carsGREELEY, Colo. — A man who told officers he was a medical marijuana provider has been arrested for allegedly standing naked in a Colorado highway, pounding on passing cars and spitting at a state trooper. Dustin Robbins, 27, of Westminster, faces 13 counts including indecent exposure, assault and driving under the influence of marijuana. New research shows cleantech sector mired in difficult overall financing environmentDENVER — A London-based research firm says third-quarter overall investment dipped for the clean technology sector which was hampered by a lack of access to credit markets. Chickens, fresh apples and other local foods can give indigestion to local officialsChickens finally can roost legally in Bozeman, Mont. Colorado governor declares ‘Rocktober’ after Rockies’ win over BrewersDENVER — Colorado’s governor has made official what Colorado Rockies fans already decided: “Rocktober” has arrived. Llama loose on Colorado’s Pikes Peak; rescuers hope to catch it before lions, coyotes doCOLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — A llama is loose near the summit of Colorado’s Pikes Peak, and a rescue group says it’s probably a domesticated escapee that has little chance of surviving in the wild. Sugar beet debate leaves farmers waiting as Colo.’s Boulder County reconsiders biotech cropsBOULDER, Colo. — Famuer Rasmussen Jr. and five other farmers filed what they thought was a routine request to grow genetically modified sugar beets on public land in Colorado’s Boulder County. The county already had allowed genetically altered corn. Officials: NY men under surveillance in terrorism investigation; more arrests expectedNEW YORK — A “handful” of men in New York are possible associates of the chief suspect in a suspected plot to use homemade bombs to attack New York City commuter trains, and investigators have them under heavy surveillance, law enforcement officials said Wednesday. Crocs enters credit facility agreement with PNC Bank for up to $30 millionNIWOT, Colo. — Crocs Inc. has secured up to $30 million in revolving loans under a new credit agreement with PNC Bank, the company said Wednesday. Cleantech Group, Deloitte say ‘cleantech’ investment totaled $1.6B in 3rd quarterDENVER — Investors cautiously began putting money into solar, electric cars and other clean technology companies in the third quarter as government funding helped bolster confidence, a research group said Wednesday. Deloitte says ‘cleantech’ sector investment totaled $1.6B in 3Q as investors slowly returnDENVER — A research firm is reporting signs that investors are slowly returning to the clean technology sector by putting money into solar and wind companies, batteries, electric vehicles and green building products. Dad convicted of child abuse resulting in death in missing girl caseCENTENNIAL, Colo. — Jurors have found Aaron Thompson guilty of one count of child abuse resulting in death in the disappearance and presumed death of his young daughter. University of Northern Colorado theater professor accused of sex misconduct resignsGREELEY, Colo. — A University of Northern Colorado theater professor accused of secretly videotaping guests at his home with a hidden bathroom camera has resigned. Law enforcement official says NYC terror investigators narrow focus on 3 accomplicesNEW YORK — After interrupting what they believed was a terrorist plot on New York City with a series of raids and arrests, authorities have intensified their focus on possible accomplices of the suspected al-Qaida associate at the heart of the case, a law enforcement official said Monday. Questions arise about others in NYC terrorism plot as suspect set to be arraignedNEW YORK — An Afghan immigrant is scheduled to appear in federal court to be arraigned on charges he was planning a terrorist attack on New York City. Resolute Energy announces conversion ratio from Hicks Acquisition buyoutDENVER — Oil and gas company Resolute Energy Co. on Tuesday announced the conversion ratio related to its buyout of Hicks Acquisition Company I Inc. NYC terrorism suspect scheduled for arraignment on WMD charges in federal courtNEW YORK — An Afghan immmigrant accused of plotting to turn common chemicals into explosives that could have targeted New York City is due in federal court Tuesday, a day after authorities confirmed that they know the identities of three believed to have been in on the scheme. Authorities say teen’s arrest thwarts potential threat against western Colorado high schoolPALISADE, Colo. — Prosecutors say an 18-year-old man was plotting a “profoundly disturbing” attack on his western Colorado high school with weapons and explosives. Questions arise about others in NYC terrorism plot as suspect set to be arraigned TuesdayNEW YORK — An Afghan immmigrant accused of plotting to turn common chemicals into explosives that could have targeted New York City is due in federal court Tuesday, a day after authorities confirmed that they know the identities of three believed to have been in on the scheme. Dad convicted of fatal child abuse, other crimes in daughter’s disappearanceCENTENNIAL, Colo. — A Colorado father has been found guilty of fatal child abuse and several other charges in the disappearance and presumed death of his young daughter. NYC terrorism suspect Zazi pleads not guilty to charges he plotted terrorist bomb attackNEW YORK — An Afghan immigrant has pleaded not guilty to plotting a terrorist attack on New York City using common chemicals. Afghan immigrant pleads not guilty to plotting NYC terror attack with beauty-supply chemicalsNEW YORK — As a suspected al-Qaida operative pleaded not guilty Tuesday to plotting a bomb attack in New York, the city’s police commissioner pronounced the threat neutralized and said there is nothing to fear from the defendant’s three alleged accomplices. Cheyenne an example of how many communities struggle to find uses for collected glassCHEYENNE, Wyo. — A pile of glass bottles and jars at the Cheyenne landfill is an ever-growing monument to the challenges faced by many communities that collect glass for recycling. Feds charted struggling NYC immigrant’s path from coffee cart vendor to terrorism plot suspectNEW YORK — It was midsummer in suburban Denver when an unassuming, bearded man pushed a red shopping cart between shelves stacked with hair coloring and nail polish remover. Terror suspect’s attorney says feds don’t have evidence of bomb-making for 9/11 anniversaryDENVER — Claims that an Afghan immigrant was on the verge of unleashing a terrorist attack on New York City on the anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks are missing a key element: explosives or the chemicals allegedly used to make them, the man’s attorney said. Colo. brother-in-law of wealthy Democratic fundraiser is charged with bank fraudNEW YORK — A Colorado man faces charges that he helped a wealthy Democratic fundraiser cheat banks out of hundreds of millions of dollars. Prosecutor says terror suspect wanted to carry out attack to coincide with 9/11 anniversaryDENVER — Claims that an Afghan immigrant was on the verge of unleashing a terrorist attack on New York City on the anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks are missing a key element: explosives or the chemicals allegedly used to make them, the man’s attorney said. Thousands opposed to G-20 policies march toward downtown Pittsburgh, near summit sitePITTSBURGH — A few thousand demonstrators pledging nonviolence banged drums, danced and held signs advocating everything from human rights to ending war during a march through the city where Group of 20 world leaders were meeting. |