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Apartment building where viral video fueled Trump's claims about city likely will close next year

Dec. 06, 2024 18:12 PM EST

AURORA, Colo. (AP) — An apartment building that was the scene of a viral video that led former President Donald Trump to claim a Denver suburb had been taken over by a Venezuelan gang will likely close early next year, an official said Friday. The city of Aurora is seeking to close...

USDA orders nationwide testing of milk for bird flu to halt the virus

Dec. 06, 2024 17:25 PM EST

The U.S. government on Friday ordered testing of the nation's milk supply for bird flu to better monitor the spread of the virus in dairy cows. Raw or unpasteurized milk from dairy farms and processors nationwide must be tested on request starting Dec. 16, the Agriculture Department...

American ski racer Lindsey Vonn is picking up speed in her comeback bid at 40 years old

Dec. 06, 2024 16:37 PM EST

COPPER MOUNTAIN, Colo. (AP) — Word on the mountain has it that Lindsey Vonn is still fast through a downhill course, even at 40 years old. Maybe even challenge-for-downhill-wins fast. On a frigid Friday morning, Vonn darted through the shadows along the speed course at Copper...

Colorado man gets 22 years in prison for kidnapping a woman from Michael Bloomberg's ranch

Dec. 06, 2024 14:50 PM EST

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — A judge sentenced a man to 22 years in federal prison for kidnapping a woman from Michael Bloomberg's Colorado ranch during what prosecutors said was a failed attempt to kill the media mogul. Joseph Lee Beecher, 51, had faced up to life in prison after his...

Ski champ Lindsey Vonn poised to join pro athletes who've shown they still have it at 40+

Dec. 06, 2024 12:46 PM EST

Lindsey Vonn will make her return to professional skiing at age 40 this weekend in the FIS Fall Festival at Copper Mountain, Colorado. She’ll compete in Downhills and Super-G on Saturday and Sunday, respectively, according to U.S. Ski Team head coach Paul Kristofic. Vonn’s last...

Juan Soto could decide on his next team this weekend

Dec. 06, 2024 10:08 AM EST

NEW YORK (AP) — Juan Soto appears on a timetable to decide on where to sign either before or during baseball's winter meetings in Dallas, which start Sunday and run until Dec. 12. Soto met with the New York Yankees, New York Mets, Los Angeles Dodgers, Boston Red Sox and Toronto...

Northern Colorado faces North Dakota, seeks 6th straight win

Dec. 06, 2024 03:52 AM EST

North Dakota Fighting Hawks (3-5) at Northern Colorado Bears (6-2) Greeley, Colorado; Saturday, 4 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Northern Colorado will try to build upon its five-game win streak with a victory over North Dakota. The Bears have gone 4-1 in home...

Colorado plays Colorado State, looks for 7th straight home win

Dec. 06, 2024 03:51 AM EST

Colorado State Rams (5-3) at Colorado Buffaloes (6-2, 0-1 Big 12) Boulder, Colorado; Saturday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Colorado hosts Colorado State trying to prolong its six-game home winning streak. The Buffaloes are 5-0 in home games. Colorado is...

Hawthorne leads Northern Colorado against North Dakota State after 20-point game

Dec. 06, 2024 03:51 AM EST

Northern Colorado Bears (6-4) at North Dakota State Bison (6-4) Fargo, North Dakota; Saturday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Northern Colorado takes on North Dakota State after Isaiah Hawthorne scored 20 points in Northern Colorado's 87-75 loss to the Saint Thomas Tommies. ...

Southern Utah takes on Colorado, looks to halt 3-game skid

Dec. 06, 2024 03:51 AM EST

Southern Utah Thunderbirds (1-8) at Colorado Buffaloes (7-2) Boulder, Colorado; Saturday, 3 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Southern Utah enters the matchup with Colorado as losers of three games in a row. The Buffaloes have gone 4-1 in home games. Colorado is 6-0...