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TRENDING: "Breading" and "Bradying" could be the new "Tebowing"
Last Updated: 1:02 PM 02/09/12 - Storming the web today... the two latest trends: Breading your cat and Bradying on the ground.
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US attorney to announce major drug bust
Last Updated: 12:24 PM 02/09/12 - The U.S. attorney's office is calling a news conference in Aurora to announce a major drug sweep.
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Fugitive sibling pleads guilty in Colorado deal
Last Updated: 12:08 PM 02/09/12 - One of three siblings accused in a multi-state crime spree pleaded guilty Thursday to charges stemming from the trio's capture in Colorado.
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Under attack, Santorum defends 'good' earmarks
Last Updated: 11:23 AM 02/09/12 - Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum is defending his use of spending earmarks in Congress, saying some were necessary for defense or health programs.
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Stocks rise early after Greek deal, then flatten
Last Updated: 11:19 AM 02/09/12 - U.S. stocks rose in early trading Thursday after Greece nailed down a cost-cutting deal that it needs to avoid defaulting on its debt next month
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Continuing with One Book, One Mesa County
Last Updated: 10:36 AM 02/09/12 - Join us in the KKCO 11 News studio as we hear more information on One Book, One Mesa County.
NRC set to approve Georgia nuclear reactors
Last Updated: 10:14 AM 02/09/12 - The nation's first new nuclear power plant in a generation is expected to win approval Thursday as federal regulators consider whether to grant a license for two new reactors in Georgia.
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Tips on Great Snack Ideas
Last Updated: 10:07 AM 02/09/12 - Brave ski mom, Kristen Lummis joins us in the KKCO 11 News studio with some great tips on snack ideas.
Colorado to get $205 million in foreclosure relief
Last Updated: 9:41 AM 02/09/12 - Colorado Attorney General John Suthers says Colorado will get about $205 million as part of a multistate settlement with the nation's five largest national banks over home foreclosures.
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Frontier adding flights to Colorado Springs
Last Updated: 9:36 AM 02/09/12 - Frontier Airlines is adding more nonstop flights to Colorado Springs.
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House passes insider trading bill
Last Updated: 8:53 AM 02/09/12 - The House has passed a bill to ban members of Congress and executive branch officials from insider trading. But critics from both parties accuse House Republican leaders of caving in to investment firms by eliminating a proposal to regulate people who try to pry financial information from Congress.
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Bill to drug test for welfare gets 1st hearing
Last Updated: 8:36 AM 02/09/12 - Colorado lawmakers are considering making welfare recipients take a drug test before receiving benefits
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Federal judge rules fatal search illegal
Last Updated: 8:23 AM 02/09/12 - A federal judge has ruled that a search by Colorado state troopers that resulted in a man's death was illegal.
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Fugitive sibling to appear in Colo. court
Last Updated: 8:05 AM 02/09/12 - One of the three siblings accused in a multi-state crime spree is scheduled to enter a plea deal in court.
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Official: 10 states get ed waiver
Last Updated: 6:46 AM 02/09/12 - The Associated Press has learned that President Barack Obama on Thursday will free 10 states from the strict requirements of the Bush-era No Child Left Behind law. The move gives long-sought leeway to states that promise to improve how they prepare and evaluate students.
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Mesa Co. bucks statewide caucus attendance trend
Last Updated: 6:50 PM 02/08/12 - According to Ruth Ehlers, Chair of Mesa County Republicans, there were 1,000 more people attending Tuesday night's caucus than in the last presidential caucus four years ago.
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2012 line-up for Major Mortgage Country Jam announced
Last Updated: 6:56 AM 02/09/12 - The much-anticipated line-up for Country Jam 2012 has been announced.
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No charges in November shooting in Mesa County
Last Updated: 6:24 PM 02/08/12 - Prosecutors are declining to file charges against a Mesa County man who told a 911 dispatcher he had shot someone who was trying to enter his home.
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Mesa Co. child hospitalized with influenza
Last Updated: 5:06 PM 02/08/12 - The Mesa County Health Department says a child has been hospitalized with a confirmed case of influenza.
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Empower Fitness: 3 training myths
Last Updated: 12:45 PM 02/08/12 - Kiele Wilson from Empower Fitness tells us three training myths. We have attached a handout with details in the story.
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Sandusky seeks State College-area jury for trial
Last Updated: 12:13 PM 02/08/12 - Former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky wants jurors in his child sex abuse trial to be chosen from the community where he lives.
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Funeral for Powell boys moved to Tacoma church
Last Updated: 11:48 AM 02/08/12 - The funeral for the two sons of missing Utah woman Susan Powell has been moved to a larger church.
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Lawyer for cruise ship survivors pushes for change
Last Updated: 11:39 AM 02/08/12 - A U.S. lawyer representing 70 survivors of the Costa Concordia capsizing says he will push for changes in maritime regulations and laws to make the cruise ship industry safer.
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Judge: Buy wife flowers, then take her to dinner
Last Updated: 11:25 AM 02/08/12 - A spat over forgetting to wish his wife a happy birthday landed a South Florida man in jail on domestic violence charges.
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Ski resort imposes limits on tipplers
Last Updated: 9:38 AM 02/08/12 - A Colorado ski resort is imposing limits on alcoholic beverages at its mountain bistro because resort officials are tired of carting tipsy skiers down the mountain.
One Book, One Mesa County
Last Updated: 9:36 AM 02/08/12 - Join us in the KKCO 11 News studio as we hear more details from Janine Rider about One Book, One Mesa County.
Sweet and Simple Valentine's Day Dessert
Last Updated: 9:25 AM 02/08/12 - Join us in the KKCO 11 News kitchen with the Il Bistro with a simple and delicious dessert perfect for Valentine's day.
Largest Western Slope winery says cheers to four years
Last Updated: 9:02 AM 02/08/12 - A palisade winery is saying 'cheers' to four years of successful business. They’ve been working with locally grown products for years now, supporting the local economy.
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Denver TV anchor bitten by rescued dog
Last Updated: 8:54 AM 02/08/12 - A veteran Denver television anchor is being treated for injuries after she was bitten in the face by a dog.
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Pa. woman gets probation for fake cancer claims
Last Updated: 8:05 AM 02/08/12 - A Pennsylvania woman who submitted nearly $100,000 worth of fake cancer treatment insurance claims for herself and her husband must repay the money while she serves nearly nine years on probation.
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Mo. teen gets life with possible parole in killing
Last Updated: 7:43 AM 02/08/12 - A central Missouri teenager who confessed to strangling, cutting and stabbing a 9-year-old girl because she wanted to know how it felt to kill someone was sentenced Wednesday to life in prison with the possibility of parole.
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Fort Carson opening training center
Last Updated: 7:23 AM 02/08/12 - Fort Carson is opening a new training center with equipment to train combat soldiers.
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Boulder extends moratorium on pot dispensaries
Last Updated: 6:53 AM 02/08/12 - No new marijuana dispensaries will be allowed in Boulder until at least November while the city reviews laws and policies on the sale of the drug over cost concerns.
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Sales tax holiday considered in Colorado
Last Updated: 6:14 AM 02/08/12 - Clothing and school supplies would be tax-free during an annual Colorado "sales tax holiday" under consideration in the Colorado House.
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Santorum sweeps Colorado, Minnesota, Missouri
Last Updated: 8:55 AM 02/08/12 - Rick Santorum has delivered a stinging blow to front-runner Mitt Romney, winning political caucuses in Colorado and Minnesota in the race for the GOP Presidential nomination.
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Record turnout at Mesa County caucuses
Last Updated: 12:07 AM 02/08/12 - No matter who Mesa County Republicans are hoping will be their presidential nominee, one thing is for certain. They worked hard to get the word about about the Colorado Republican caucuses.
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Find your precinct
Last Updated: 5:56 PM 02/07/12 - Recent redistricting means your precinct has probably changed. Click here to enter your address and find out where your precinct is.
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Committee decides not to pursue Greyhound bus stop near Mesa Mall
Last Updated: 6:12 PM 02/07/12 - According to Mesa County, the Grand Valley Regional Transportation Committee has decided "not to pursue a partnership with Greyhound Lines, Inc. for GVT’s new bus transfer station at this time."
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Delta Co. Sheriff: Man shoots friend in the abdomen
Last Updated: 6:14 PM 02/07/12 - Delta County investigators say alcohol may have fueled a fight between two friends.
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Coffee cup microwave quiche
Last Updated: 12:45 PM 02/07/12 - Lee Mathis from Decadence Cheesecake shows us how to make a quick and easy quiche for on the go.
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Retired cardinal criticized for abuse comments
Last Updated: 11:03 AM 02/07/12 - Retired New York Cardinal Edward Egan is facing criticism from representatives of clergy sexual abuse victims for a recent interview in which he said he regretted apologizing for the priest abuse scandal in 2002 when he was bishop of Bridgeport.
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Official: Russian gas supplies to Italy are up again
Last Updated: 10:31 AM 02/07/12 - An energy official says the amount of Russian gas flowing to Italy is increasing again after days of reduced deliveries prompted the Italian government to order emergency measures.
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3 robberies of tow truck drivers reported
Last Updated: 10:12 AM 02/07/12 - Denver police are investigating three robberies in three weeks of tow truck drivers.
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Dinner and a movie with the Avalon
Last Updated: 9:58 AM 02/07/12 - Join us in the KKCO 11 News studio with Bryan Wade from the Avalon telling us about upcoming dinner and a movie shows.
Pineapple Cream Dessert
Last Updated: 9:53 AM 02/07/12 - Join us in the KKCO 11 News kitchen with local authors of "Green Eggs and Let's Get Hammered" making a tasty dessert.
Developing Story: Delta County shooting
Last Updated: 9:41 AM 02/07/12 - There is a developing story out of Delta County. We are getting unconfirmed reports that there was a shooting late Monday night in Paonia.
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2 charged after shotgun fired at bar patrons
Last Updated: 9:40 AM 02/07/12 - Two men are facing charges of attempted murder, conspiracy and assault after someone fired a shotgun at bar patrons early Tuesday.
Broncos running back arrested for being 'Sauced' and driving
Last Updated: 9:51 AM 02/07/12 - Denver police say Broncos running back Knowshon Moreno faces charges of drunken driving and careless driving after getting pulled over in south Denver.
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Job openings jump to near a 3-year high
Last Updated: 8:36 AM 02/07/12 - The number of available jobs in the United States jumped in December to near a three-year high, supporting other data that show a brighter outlook for hiring.
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Bridge worker indicted on federal charges in Colo.
Last Updated: 8:26 AM 02/07/12 - A former California Department of Transportation engineer is facing charges in Colorado that he tried to smuggle military computer equipment to China.
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