Here’s a rundown of the biggest stories of the day for Monday, July 21, 2014. Download our , and apps for breaking news throughout the day. And now, download our new Denver Post Sports app for and .
1. THERE’S A NEW (INTERIM) SHERIFF IN TOWN
Amid a series of high-profile scandals involving his department, as Mayor Michael B. Hancock pledged to end a cycle of allegations of abuse among deputies at the jail. Elias Diggins, a 20-year department vet, will take over as a national search for a new sheriff is conducted.
2. BIZARRE UBERX TALE LEADS TO POLICE INTERNAL INVESTIGATION
A member of the Denver Police Department , even though Gov. John Hickenlooper . This incident is so bizarre that police chief Robert White .
3. U.S. URGES GLOBAL PUSH FOR ISRAELI, HAMAS CEASE-FIRE
After announcing a $47 million humanitarian aid package for the Gaza Strip, the U.S. as President Barack Obama sent his top envoy to the Mideast to help broker a new cease-fire between Israel and Hamas militants — the third since 2009.
4. PUEBLO PUTS THE BRAKES ON SAME-SEX MARRIAGE LICENSES, SUTHERS APPEALS TO COURT
Pueblo County Clerk and Recorder Gilbert Ortiz at the request of Colorado Attorney General John Suthers, according to a Twitter statement. Meanwhile, Suthers has filed an appeal to overturn the court ruling .
5. DENVER TO SELL $500 “MINI-BONDS” TO RAISE FUNDS
The pitch: Loan $500 to the city for nine years and get a 50 percent return. Hand it over for 14 years and double it, receiving $1,000 back when the bond matures. .
6. WHAT’S THE OPPOSITE OF “THE EAGLE HAS LANDED?”
The baby bald eagle that hatched close to an exit ramp off E-470 in Commerce City spread her wings and flew for the first time this morning. Well, “flew” might be a strong word. The eaglet is safe on the ground while she reassesses her situation.
7. NATIONAL GUARD HEADING TO TEXAS BORDER
Gov. Rick Perry said to combat criminals that Republican state leaders say are exploiting a surge of children and families entering the U.S. illegally.
8. TSA, PARKING FEE HIKES HIT DIA PASSENGERS IN THE WALLET
If the rising fares weren’t enough to make you wince, .
9. USA PRO CHALLENGE ANNOUNCES TEAMS
Some of the best cycling teams in the world, including Colorado-based Garmin-Sharp will once again be participating in Colorado’s USA Pro Cycling Challenge, .
10. O’REILLY IN ARBITRATION, MORNEAU ON THE DL
Ryan O’Reilly , a $250,000 raise from what he earned this past season. The Avalanche hopes to pay him $5.525 million. Meanwhile in Rockies Country, another player hit the DL (and it’s not even a pitcher this time!) as .
11. CHEEBA CHEWS AND THE WEIRD WORLD OF MARIJUANA BUSINESS
The popular Cheeba Chews brand of marijuana chocolate taffy suddenly began disappearing from shelves last spring. Reporter Eric Gorski explains .
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