Former Colorado tax supervisor says love for ex-boyfriend led her to steal $11 millionDENVER — A former Colorado Department of Revenue supervisor says love for her ex-boyfriend led her to steal $11 million in unclaimed tax refunds from the state. Florida cremation company fined over Colorado trust fund totalsDENVER — A cremation provider that turns human remains into an undersea reef and other memorials will pay $1.2 million in fines for violating Colorado insurance laws. Government-owned company closing operations at 14 US prison factories, downsizing 4 othersDENVER — The government-owned company that employs federal prison inmates is closing some factory operations at 14 prisons and downsizing operations at four more amid multimillion-dollar losses, according to a copy of a memo provided by a prison union official. Ex-NFL running back Travis Henry gets 3 years in federal prison for cocaine traffickingBILLINGS, Mont. — A federal judge Wednesday sentenced former NFL player Travis Henry to three years in prison for financing a drug ring that moved cocaine between Colorado and Montana. Colo. steps up efforts to help small businesses get work under federal stimulus spendingDENVER — The mammoth federal stimulus package was signed into law months ago in Denver, but folks like Gary Yoshimura are still waiting to see what good it will do. EPA to develop rule to ensure hardrock miners will pay for environmental cleanupDENVER — The Environmental Protection Agency, complying with a court order, will develop a rule to guarantee companies that mine everything from copper to uranium will pay for needed environmental cleanup, not taxpayers. Rep. DeGette pursues ‘fracking’ study, pushing bill to regulate the hydraulic drilling processDENVER — U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette is moving ahead with her bill to put a widely used oil and gas drilling process under federal oversight while also seeking a study to gather more data on the practice. The Denver Post to raise price for single copies to 75 cents, Monday through SaturdayDENVER — Starting Monday, a single copy of The Denver Post for Monday through Saturday editions will cost 75 cents instead of 50 cents. Judge refuses to reinstate Colorado professor who likened some Sept. 11 victims to a NaziDENVER — A judge refused Tuesday to reinstate a University of Colorado professor who was fired on plagiarism charges after he likened some Sept. 11 terrorist attack victims to a Nazi leader. Power supplier to electric co-ops in 4 Western states signs wind farm dealDENVER — A company that supplies power to rural electric cooperatives in four Western states announced Monday that it will buy electricity from a new wind farm on Colorado’s Eastern Plains. Free hotel stays for community serviceNEW YORK — Some 50 hotels across the country are giving away a free night to guests who can prove that they completed at least eight hours of community service between July 1 and Dec. 20. Big Western electric power generator plans 51-megawatt wind farm in eastern ColoradoDENVER — A major regional power supplier has reached a deal to buy electricity from a new wind farm in Colorado. Green funerals fruitful for Colorado company offering coffins made of banana sheavesDENVER — Casket makers catering to natural burials have offered biodegradable coffins made of such materials as recycled newspapers or cardboard. Ecoffins USA, based in Montrose, Colo., is selling caskets made of banana sheaves. Online Denver news site formed by former Rocky Mountain News staffers to launch MondayDENVER — A Denver-focused daily Web magazine led by former staffers of the defunct Rocky Mountain News and others plans to officially launch Monday. USAID, Western Union offering $1.5 million to sub-Saharan African entrepreneursDENVER — A U.S. aid agency and Western Union Co. are teaming up to offer a cash boost to sub-Saharan Africans who live in the U.S. but have business plans back home. United Airlines computers back up at Chicago’s O’Hare airport, easing long lines of passengersCHICAGO — A computer problem temporarily disrupted United Airlines flights at O’Hare International Airport on Thursday, causing long delays and lines for travelers headed out for the Fourth of July holiday weekend. Licking their wounds: New federal program pairs service dogs with wounded warriorsFORT CARSON, Colo. — Army Specialist Cameron Briggs washes down a cocktail of prescription drugs every day for post-traumatic stress disorder and a brain injury he suffered when four roadside bombs rocked his Humvee in Iraq. Litter of lynx kittens is first documented in Colorado since 2006, heartening biologistsDENVER — The discovery of 10 lynx kittens this spring marks the first newborns documented in Colorado since 2006, heartening biologists overseeing restoration of the mountain feline. Federal judge in Colorado orders 3 years probation for woman who punched flight attendantDENVER — A woman who was placed on probation earlier this year for punching a flight attendant has avoided prison time in a separate assault case. Denver’s Frontier Airlines reports $1.1 million May profit amid bankruptcy protectionDENVER — Frontier Airlines Holdings Inc. says it had a net profit of $1.1 million in May, marking the seventh straight month the company has reported gains. Program to speed fliers through security shuts down, sending thousands to the slow laneNEW YORK — Lois Easton showed up at Denver International Airport expecting her usual quick trip through airport security. Instead, she was turned away as screening machines were dismantled around her. Tough pill to swallow: Leader says study flawed, sports looking for scapegoatsDENVER — A leader in the supplement industry chafes when he hears sports leaders blame his multibillion-dollar industry for their steroid problems, citing studies that claim large percentages of their products are tainted. Planes, plows and subsidies: Denver airport harvested farm cash by renting out land for cropsDENVER — Denver International Airport reaped about $400,000 in federal agricultural subsidies between 1995 and 2003 by leasing up to 18,000 acres of its land to farmers. ProLogis closes on $347 million in secured loans with life insurance firmsDENVER — Distribution-facility owner ProLogis said Thursday it has closed on three secured loans totaling $347 million that it will use to pay off other corporate debt. Wildlife officials say wild wolverine tracked into Colorado, the first in the state since 1919DENVER — Wildlife officials say they’ve tracked a wild wolverine into Colorado, the first time the animal has appeared in the state in 90 years. Weekly Standard magazine sold to Denver’s Clarity MediaDENVER — The Weekly Standard magazine has been sold to a Denver-based media company owned by billionaire Phil Anschutz. Bill Barrett buys lease on undeveloped acres in western Colorado’s Piceance Basin for $60MDENVER — Natural gas and oil producer Bill Barrett Corp. on Monday said it closed a $60 million deal on a leasehold in western Colorado. Singing in the rain; thousands brave bad weather in Mass. for ‘American Idol’ auditionsFOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Thousands of “American Idol” hopefuls made it through the rain — and the cold — hoping to find their singing respected by the judges as Season Nine auditions kicked off near Boston. Colorado skier visits fell 5.5 percent last season during travel slumpDENVER — The number of people skiing and snowboarding at Colorado resorts fell 5.5 percent last season amid a travel slump, according to preliminary figures from Colorado Ski Country USA. Prosecutors: Supermax prison restrictions on shoe bomber Richard Reid to expire June 17DENVER — Special prison restrictions will be lifted next week for the man who tried to destroy a trans-Atlantic flight in 2001 with explosives hidden in his shoes, a federal prosecutor said. |
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