Your daily resource for late-breaking news, upcoming events, the , , and the stories that will be talked about today, Monday, August 18, 2014. Download our , and apps for breaking news throughout the day.
1. ROCKIES RETIRE NO. 17
No one will ever again wear No. 17 for the Colorado Rockies. The club on Sunday. from the game, but at Coors Field. Here are . The Rockies went on to sweep a doubleheader against the Reds, powered by a in the first game, and a .
2. BRONCOS SPOIL THE PARTY
Peyton Manning turned the buzz around the opening of Levi’s Stadium to buzzkill with cold efficiency in . Backup quarterback Brock Osweiler had a . Here’s after the game. Meanwhile, Broncos running back so he can return after his appendectomy.
3. MISSOURI GOVERNOR SENDS NATIONAL GUARD TO FERGUSON
The demonstrating against the fatal shooting of an unarmed black teenager by a white policeman. Meanwhile, an autopsy was released that showed .
4. NEW COLORADO UNEMPLOYMENT NUMBERS
Colorado’s unemployment rate dipped to 5.3 percent in July, when it was also 5.3 percent.
5. “VIGOROUS DEBATE” EXPECTED
The Denver City Council on Monday will start debating proposed fixes to the city’s affordable-housing law, and a survey of members shows they stand a chance of passing. ” , but also thoughtful consideration from my colleagues,” said Councilwoman Robin Kniech.
6. COLORADO VANITY-PLATE AUCTION
Ever wanted a vanity plate that showed your true colors? as part of an online auction fundraising and awareness effort.
7. CRASH COURSE: WHAT NOW?
By definition, the idea of being prepared for an accident is an oxymoron. But you can take .
8. WHO LET THE DOGS OUT?
, with canines large and small the guests of honor at the first Woof Fest, a celebration of the four-legged. Here are some .
9. USA PRO CHALLENGE STARTS MONDAY
as the defending champion and the top American finisher in this year’s Tour de France, but he says he’s not feeling any added pressure as the man many call the heavy favorite.
10. AMERICA’S PREMIER ULTRA DISTANCE RACE
In his first attempt at the legendary Leadville Trail 100, Rob Krar of Flagstaff, Ariz., posted the second fastest time ever run in the 32nd annual Race Across the Sky. ” ,” Krar said upon crossing the finish line. Check out .
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