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Boats, Bands, and BBQ heats up with a competition
June 9, 2012 7:07 PM
BBQ masters take time to honor our nation at this year's Boats, Bands, and BBQ in Pueblo. Everyone was signaled toward the flag for the playing of the national anthem Saturday morning. There was no denying the smell of BBQ everywhere, and those who cook it say the competition... more » -
Prospect Lake reopens to boats, but not swimmers
May 30, 2011 6:50 PM
The Colorado Springs Parks and Recreation Department has announced longer year-round hours for motorized and non-motorized boating at Prospect Lake in Memorial Park. However, open water swimming is still prohibited and the beach and swim area will stay closed this summer. Motorboats and jet skis can be on the... more » -
Inspectors keep eye out for pesky mussels
October 6, 2010 10:18 AM
Inspections have turned up no zebra and quagga mussels on Colorado boats this year. But state parks officials say there have been eight cases of the invasive critters found on boats coming from other states. More than 200,000 boats have been checked this year. Boats with standing water... more » -
Alleged 'Barefoot Bandit' to face Bahamas judge
July 13, 2010 8:24 AM
A resourceful teenage fugitive who police have called the "Barefoot Bandit" is expected to make his first court appearance today in the Bahamas. Police say Colton Harris-Moore faces a "litany" of charges, including suspicion of illegal weapons possession stemming from the week he spent in the Bahamas trying to... more » -
Mandatory boat inspections in Colorado this summer
June 10, 2010 11:50 AM
If you have a boat, jet ski or other watercraft, give yourself extra time when going to Lake Pueblo and some 200 locations statewide. The Colorado Division of Wildlife is operating mandatory inspections for invasive mussels. "The Colorado watercraft inspection program, now in its third year, is part of... more » -
7 Gulf oil spill cleanup workers hospitalized
May 27, 2010 1:06 PM
Seven workers helping to clean up the Gulf oil spill remain hospitalized after they reported dizziness, headaches and nausea while working on boats off the Louisiana coast. West Jefferson Medical Center spokeswoman Taslin Alfonso said Thursday that doctors believe the likely cause is chemical irritation and dehydration from long... more » -
Fire destroys boats at Virginia marina
April 28, 2010 12:03 PM
A large fire broke out at a Virginia marina early Wednesday morning. Firefighters battled the two-alarm blaze for hours before bringing it under control. Witnesses reported hearing an explosion shortly before the fire began. The fire destroyed three boats, but crews were able to move other boats and... more » -
River rights to come before Colorado lawmakers
January 2, 2010 8:01 AM
Who owns a river? The question is coming to Colorado lawmakers this session. A bill to allow rafting companies to take their guests on rivers that cross through private property whether landowners like it or not is expected to come before the Legislature. Rep. Kathleen Curry of Gunnison says her... more » -
Madoff yacht, boats sold at auction in Florida
November 17, 2009 7:07 PM
Bernard Madoff's yacht "Bull," two smaller boats and a Mercedes-Benz convertible have been auctioned in Florida for more than $1 million combined. Madoff's 1969 Rybovich, a 55-foot fishing boat, sold for $700,000 to an unknown buyer. A 38-foot Shelter Island runabout named "Sitting Bull" went for $320,000 and the 24-foot... more »
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