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  • Extending ski season more than a matter of snow Play Video

    April 3, 2013 3:19 PM

    Ski season is winding down, and with winter weather sticking around longer than expected this year there's talk of extending the season in the high country. But for local resort at Monarch Mountain, it's a matter of more than just good snow. Unlike many resorts, Monarch Mountain has no... more »
  • Flu season is Indiana's worst in 5 years

    January 25, 2013 2:52 PM

    INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - The seasonal flu outbreak that has killed 40 people so far in Indiana is the state's deadliest in half a decade. State records show that past years have been tamer, with only three people dying of flu last season. The last such severe flu outbreak occurred during... more »
  • Ski season slow but optimistic

    January 20, 2013 6:28 PM

    If you're looking for a weekend getaway, ski resorts would love to have your business! We visited Monarch Mountain to find out about the season so far. "Season pass to monarch, this is definitely my favorite mountain in the state of Colorado," said Xandy Bustamante, a skier and snow... more »
  • Flu remains widespread in US; eases in some areas

    January 18, 2013 1:06 PM

    Nine more children or teens have died of the flu, bringing the nation's total this flu season to 29, health officials reported Friday. In a typical season, about 100 children die of the flu, so it is not known whether this year will be better or worse than usual. So... more »
  • More patrols during holiday season

    December 8, 2011 8:51 AM

    LOVELAND, Colo. (AP) - Loveland police are stepping up patrols in major shopping districts to deter thefts and shoplifting during the holiday season. Shopkeepers are welcoming the increased police presence through Christmas. Promenade Shops business owner Marci Lautzenheiser says thieves will think twice before committing crimes. According to... more »
  • Higher number of bear encounters this season

    July 25, 2011 8:04 AM

    Colorado wildlife officials say they have received a higher than normal number of calls about bears this summer. People have reported bears entering homes, garages, sheds, tents and chicken coops. Wildlife officials killed a bear that injured a teenage camper in his tent July 15 near Leadville. The... more »
  • 2 Colo. ski areas plan to stretch season, profits

    May 22, 2011 11:18 AM

    DENVER (AP) - This is supposed to be mud season, when most seasonal Colorado ski resort employees have left for the summer and most ski areas are closed. But so much snow has fallen in the Colorado mountains this month that Aspen Mountain is reopening 136 acres at the... more »
  • Just 2 Colorado ski areas still open after Sunday

    April 24, 2011 12:33 PM

    DENVER (AP) - Some Colorado ski resorts got a boost this winter from decent snow and a better economy, but a few frigid days, good snow in other parts of the country, and spotty storms elsewhere in the state could keep it from being an epic season. Aspen Highlands,... more »
  • High snow fall amounts equal great ski and boarding in high country

    November 26, 2010 3:50 PM

    DENVER (AP) - Colorado skiers and snowboarders are benefiting from some early season storms. Seventeen resorts are now open for the season, with many of them reporting mid-mountain depths of at least 2 feet. Monarch Mountain and Durango Mountain Resort opened for the season today. more »
  • Loveland First To Open For Second Straight Ski Season

    October 24, 2010 6:17 PM

    GEORGETOWN, Colo. (AP) - Loveland is the first Colorado ski area to open this season. Resort spokesman John Sellers says one run opened at 9 a.m. on Sunday with an 18-inch base. Sellers says the resort got 8 inches of natural snow in the past 48 hours to boost... more »
  • Strengthening La Nina could mean more hurricanes

    September 9, 2010 1:39 PM

    The La Nina climate phenomenon is strengthening, increasing the likelihood an active hurricane season could get even busier. The update from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration on Thursday comes as residents of Texas are cleaning up from the deluge of Tropical Storm Hermine, and Tropical Storm Igor is... more »
  • CU Buffs to cash-in on Ohio State game

    August 24, 2010 1:19 PM

    Ohio State will pay the University of Colorado $1.4 million next season to come to Ohio Stadium and play. Ohio State athletic director Gene Smith confirmed on Tuesday the Buffaloes will go to Columbus to meet the Buckeyes on Sept. 24, 2011. The Colorado game fills an open... more »
  • Shrimpers cross fingers as they head into the Gulf

    August 16, 2010 8:02 AM

    Louisiana shrimpers have more than the usual worries as they hit the water today for the opening of shrimp season. Besides concerns over how much they'll catch and what they'll get for it, there's anxiety about how much damage the shrimp population has truly suffered from the lengthy oil... more »
  • State leaders predict "average" fire season

    May 21, 2010 5:28 PM

    With all the moisture we've had lately, state leaders are predicting a average fire season in Colorado. "The 2010 fire season outlook is better than we've seen in recent years," Gov. Bill Ritter (D) Colorado. "Overall, we're looking at average fire potential for the entire Rocky Mountain area. But we... more »
  • Good news! Sacred oxen predict good harvest

    May 13, 2010 11:05 AM

    We have a Punxatawny Phil, Thailand has sacred oxen. The oxen pair have predicted a good rice harvest this year. An ancient plowing ceremony was held in Bangkok to mark the end of the dry season and the start of the rice planting season. The oxen were offered... more »
  • Monarch expects record ski season

    April 15, 2010 3:01 PM

    Ski season isn't over yet, but there are hints that smaller Colorado ski areas closer to cities had more to cheer this season than destination resorts. Among resorts that have already closed, Sunlight says it expects a 10 percent increase in skier days from last year. Eldora also projected... more »
  • Pollen is at its worst in years in many areas

    April 12, 2010 11:29 AM

    Pollen: It's on your car, in the air and especially in your sinuses. From Florida to Texas to Colorado, 2010 is shaping up to be a monster of an allergy season. The words "pollen" and "allergy" are among the top 10 trending topics on Twitter in several U.S. cities.... more »
  • Pollen at its worst in years in many areas

    April 12, 2010 11:15 AM

    Pollen: It's on your car, in the air and especially in your sinuses. From Florida to Texas to Colorado, 2010 is shaping up to be a monster of an allergy season. The words "pollen" and " allergy " are among the top 10 trending topics on Twitter in several... more »
  • Aspen to extend skiing to April 25

    March 30, 2010 3:07 PM

    Aspen Skiing Co. says there's been enough snow and cold temperatures to extend the ski season at Aspen Mountain for two more weekends. Aspen Mountain planned to close April 11, but resort officials said Tuesday that lifts also would run for the weekends of April 17-18 and April 24-25.... more »
  • Av's Hejduk needs knee surgery, will miss Olympics

    January 18, 2010 4:44 PM

    Colorado Avalanche forward Milan Hejduk needs knee surgery and will miss the Vancouver Olympics. Hejduk told The Associated Press on Monday that he will not represent the Czech Republic at the games. He'll have arthroscopic surgery on Tuesday. Hejduk was a member of the gold-medal winning team at... more »
  • Broncos start best since 1998 Super Bowl season

    October 12, 2009 1:26 PM

    The offseason's best soap opera has become the regular season's biggest surprise. Not even Denver's mustard-yellow uniforms and vertically striped socks could put a damper on that. The Denver Broncos are now 5-0 for the first time since 1998 after beating the New England Patriots in overtime 20-17 on Sunday.... more »
  • Arapahoe Basin opens for the season

    October 9, 2009 10:06 AM

    Arapahoe Basin Ski Area is getting its earliest start on the season ever. The resort was opened Friday with one run and an 18-inch base. Some of the features in its terrain park also will be open. Nearby Loveland Ski Area opened Wednesday, apparently the earliestopening in the U.S. more »
  • Alaskans brace for moose mating season

    September 25, 2009 3:56 PM

    Love is in the air in Chugach State Park. The guys are starting to fight with one another, all to show off in front of the ladies in a period of sexual excitement. We're talking, of course, about the rut, that special time of year moose get their groove... more »
  • Broncos slaying suspect's trial delayed

    September 4, 2009 2:57 PM

    A trial for the suspect in the slaying of Denver Broncos cornerback Darrent Williams will be held after the NFL season to give defense attorneys time to interview NFL players who are witnesses in the case. Denver District Judge Christina Habas made her ruling Friday. The defendant, Willie Clark, faces... more »
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