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  • Plea deal for autistic man in school bomb threats

    April 11, 2013 4:15 PM

    GRAND BLANC, Mich. (AP) - A prosecutor says he approved a no-jail plea deal for a 28-year-old man who made bomb threats against Flint-area schools because of the defendant's mental health disability. Jeffrey D. Cox pleaded no contest Wednesday to malicious use of a telecommunications device, a misdemeanor. Defense lawyer... more »
  • Lohan's attorney seeks deal with prosecutors

    February 26, 2013 3:48 PM

    LOS ANGELES (AP) - Lindsay Lohan's attorney has suggested to prosecutors that the actress serve as a motivational speaker and perform non-jail activities to resolve her latest criminal case. Attorney Mark Heller suggests in a letter obtained Tuesday that Lohan record public service announcements and give inspirational speeches at schools... more »
  • Queen Latifah production co. strikes Netflix deal

    February 5, 2013 12:30 PM

    NEW YORK (AP) - Queen Latifah's production company, Flavor Unit Entertainment, has signed a deal with Netflix. The entertainer announced Tuesday that the multiyear deal gives the streaming service first look at titles from her production company. It starts this spring. Latifah launched Flavor Unit in New Jersey with Shakim... more »
  • NHL and Player's Association reach tentative deal

    January 6, 2013 8:36 AM

    NEW YORK (AP) - The NHL and the players' association have announced a tentative labor agreement that will save the hockey season. A marathon negotiating session that lasted more than 16 hours and stretched from early Saturday afternoon until Sunday morning produced a deal that will ultimately end the lockout... more »
  • Did you shop local for Small Business Saturday? Play Video

    November 24, 2012 7:01 PM

    Businesses want shoppers to realize the importance of buying local. We found out more than a couple of Pueblo stores that participated in Small Business Saturday. Take a drive through Pueblo and you can easily see the streets are lined with local stores. You can always spot a chance... more »
  • Tentative NBA deal reached

    November 26, 2011 5:46 AM

    NEW YORK (AP) - NBA owners and players have reached a tentative agreement to end the lockout. Commissioner David Stern says the two sides have reached a "tentative understanding that is subject to a variety of approvals and very complex machinations." He says: "We're optimistic that will all... more »
  • Super Committee has yet to make a deal

    November 14, 2011 7:11 AM

    WASHINGTON (AP) - Despite prodding from President Barack Obama, members of Congress' supercommittee concede no deal is in sight to meet their goal of $1.2 trillion or more in deficit savings over the next decade. With only 10 days remaining before their deadline, the panel remains sharply divided. Despite... more »
  • $1 got you a gourmet sandwich today

    September 1, 2011 7:42 PM

    Gourmet sandwiches for a buck? Sounds too good to be true, but on Thursday, one Colorado Springs restaurant was offering the subs for $1. Jimmy John's, on Powers and Stetson Hills, hosted its customer appreciation day today. Hundreds flocked to the store, stood in extremely long lines, but the... more »
  • House passes debt-ceiling agreement

    August 1, 2011 7:24 PM

    WASHINGTON (AP) - The House has passed legislation designed to keep the government from defaulting on its debts. The measure also sets a course for reducing the federal deficit in the future. The Senate, where support is stronger, is expected to take up the bill on Tuesday, the deadline for... more »
  • Debt negotiations underway at White House

    July 31, 2011 7:48 AM

    WASHINGTON (AP) - White House officials and congressional Republicans are discussing a potential agreement that could end their bitter debt limit showdown. The hope is that a deal can be completed by Tuesday to avert a possible government default. Officials speaking on condition of anonymity say the White House and... more »
  • President sends message to Congress to reach a deal

    July 30, 2011 10:43 AM

    In a weekly radio address President Barack Obama made reference to a ticking clock counting down to a Tuesday deadline proclaiming that the disagreements are not that great in urging Democratic and Republican lawmakers to work together in reaching a deal that would avoid a default in the US government... more »
  • Denver Water, Western Slope near water agreement

    April 23, 2011 4:23 PM

    GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (AP) - Denver Water is nearing a deal aimed at easing concerns of western Colorado water users over the utility's ability to divert more Colorado River water to the Front Range. The Denver Post reports the emerging deal includes a provision for Denver Water to contribute... more »
  • Police still searching for suspect in triple shooting

    January 7, 2011 10:29 AM

    Pueblo police continue looking for a man who shot three teens on Pueblo's northside Thursday night. Marco Morales, 18, was killed. The two other teens are recovering in the hospital. The shooting happened shortly after 9 p.m Thursday in a field near Outlook Blvd. and Buchanan Dr. According... more »
  • Suspect arrested in shooting on CSU campus

    September 24, 2010 4:22 PM

    Police have arrested a man suspected of shooting and wounding another man in a parking lot at Colorado State University's Fort Collins campus. CSU Police say Shameek Jamal Bernard Lewis, 20, of Aurora was arrested at a Fort Collins motel early Friday on suspicion of attempted first-degree murder and... more »
  • Final ride for Little Britches Rodeo in Pueblo?

    July 26, 2010 6:49 PM

    Time is running out on a deal to keep the National Little Britches Finals Rodeo in Pueblo. The annual event kicked off Monday attracting thousands from all over the country. However, the rodeo may be skipping town if the city doesn't fork over more money to keep them here. "We're... more »
  • USOC inks $24 million sponsorship deal

    June 1, 2010 8:32 AM

    The Colorado Springs-based U.S. Olympic Committee has reached an agreement on a sponsorship deal with BMW worth about $24 million. The contract will run through the 2016 Games -- and the USOC will receive cash. The Sports Business Journal first reported the contract Monday, which was verified by the Associated... more »
  • Deal allows prime fishing access on Big Thompson

    March 29, 2010 3:45 PM

    Larimer County commissioners have put the final touches on a series of deals that will allow public access to fishing on a prime 800-foot section of the Big Thompson River near Drake. After the deadly Big Thompson Canyon flood of 1976, the county acquired 153 parcels along the river.... more »
  • Street and Rockies finalize $22.5 million deal

    January 27, 2010 5:23 PM

    Closer Huston Street and the Colorado Rockies have finalized a $22.5 million, three-year contract, a deal that could be worth $31 million over four season. Street gets $7.2 million this year, $7.3 million in 2011 and $7.5 million 2012. The agreement, which avoided arbitration, includes a a $9 million... more »
  • Pueblo approves agreement for $500 million plant

    December 29, 2009 11:20 AM

    City council has approved a deal that could bring a $500 million power complex to Pueblo. On Monday night, council voted 5-0 to pass the agreement, which will annex 30 acres of land near the airport into the city of Pueblo. Black Hills Energy purchased the land to build two... more »
  • Former surgery tech will spend 20 years behind bars

    September 25, 2009 8:26 AM

    A plea deal has been struck in the case of a Colorado surgery technician accused of swapping her dirty syringes for ones filled with powerful painkillers meant for patients, possibly exposing them to hepatitis C. Kristen Parker pleaded guilty, Friday, to five counts of tampering with a consumer product and... more »
  • Police headquarters collateral for U.S.O.C. deal

    August 30, 2009 7:59 AM

    Colorado Springs City Council held a special session where a vote was made to put the Police Operations Center and a fire station up for collateral, to get the millions of dollars needed to keep the United States Olympic Committee in Colorado Springs. The special session was necessary because financial... more »
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