Your daily resource for late-breaking news, upcoming events, the , , and the stories that will be talked about today, February 10, 2014.
1.MARIJUANA-IMPAIRED DRIVING
When a 23-year-old Arvada man crashed his pickup into the back of a Colorado State Patrol car in January, authorities said it was an example of what could be a disturbing trend: a rise in dangerous marijuana-impaired driving. But now, a month later, .
2. IN A FOG
A until 9 a.m. in Denver. The fog has made it harder for drivers to see other vehicles and could produce black ice. Forecasters say it could linger in areas until early this afternoon.
3. SAM I AM
Missouri All-American Michael Sam says he is gay, and the defensive end .
4. AURORA’S NEW MAIN STREET?
When light rail opens along Interstate 225 in two years, Aurora officials , a 10-mile stretch that is dotted with a mix of shops, restaurants, residential and office buildings near nine light-rail stops. Reporter Carlos Illescas has more on Aurora’s lofty goals.
5. MONEY WOES FOR STEPHENS
When state Rep. Amy Stephens announced her candidacy last fall, the Republican lawmaker stressed that the party needed to select a fresh face to ensure victory — it was a subtle jab at Weld County District Attorney Ken Buck. But a glimpse into the .
6. STANDLEY LAKE STUDENT DIES
A afternoon almost two weeks after he set himself on fire in the cafeteria at Standley Lake High School, the Westminster Police Department said. The boy had burns on more than 80 percent of his body.
7. DENVER COLD CASE
In early February 2007, a promising student and young man who was dedicated to his family was killed in his car — shot to death at a stop sign. Reporter Kirk Mitchell examines .
8. A USED ENGAGEMENT RING?
Buying a diamond engagement ring . But, for some couples, can offer both savings and sentiment.
9. IMPROVING THE NUGGETS
As the NBA trade deadline approaches, to help the roller-coaster Nuggets get better. Whether that means activity now — the trade deadline is Feb. 20 — or after the season, in the draft, remains to be seen.
10. MANCUSO WINS BRONZE
Julia Mancuso’s remarkable knack for rising to the occasion in big events served her well again Monday when , joining speed skater Bonnie Blair and short track skater Apolo Ohno as the only Americans to win medals in three Winter Olympics. In other Olympic news, Colorado Avalanche center in Sochi. For a complete look at Olympic news, schedules, results and photos, visit our .
