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It took about 60 seconds, Thursday, to grant a preliminary hearing to a Sterling stabbing suspect

2013-06-07T06:01:00.001-06:00

It took about 60 seconds, Thursday, to grant a preliminary hearing to a Sterling stabbing suspect. 20 year old Skyler Nestor, is accused of stabbing Wyatt Barber, after he threw a snowball at Nestor's truck while he was leaving a New Year's house party in Atwood. A Logan County District Court judge granted Nestor's request for the hearing, which will determine if there was probable cause to suspect he committed the crime. His next hearing was set for July 25.
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If you can talk the talk, you'd better be able to walk the walk

2013-06-07T05:54:00.003-06:00

If you can talk the talk, you'd better be able to walk the walk. That's what local Christians are saying as they prepare for the Walk to Emmaus (a - may - us). The original walk occurred more than 2,000 years ago following the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Today's Walk to Emmaus movement began more than 30 years ago, but it is based on the Bible story told in Luke 24. The modern day Walk to Emmaus is a re-enactment of that early walk through a 72-hour retreat, giving believers an opportunity to meet the Christ in a new and life-changing way. Local organizers say that more than 1 million people, referred to as "pilgrims" are participating all over the world. Pilgrims will join the walks at local churches, including congregations in Loveland, Fort Collins, Denver, and Fort Morgan.
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Nearly 250 people will pull an all-nighter for a good cause tonight

2013-06-07T05:54:00.001-06:00

Nearly 250 people will pull an all-nighter for a good cause tonight (Friday). Members of 23 teams will start walking around the Fort Morgan Legion track Field at 6 p.m., with at least one member of each team on the track until 6 a.m. Saturday, for the Morgan County Relay for Life, which so far, has raised more than $51,000. The event starts with opening ceremonies and a lap of the track by cancer survivors and caregivers. The public is invited to this family friendly event, which will also feature activities to keep the kiddo's busy, including face painting, a tug of war, sack races, a Fort Morgan Rotary Club dunk tank, a water balloon war, and much more.
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Rising Gas prices in Logan County have some residents raising their eyebrow

2013-06-07T05:53:00.001-06:00

Rising Gas prices in Logan County have some residents raising their eyebrow. Only the other day, some Sterling residents say, they were in Ft. Morgan and the price was 42¢ lower, and for them that raises some questions, including asking the Sterling City Council and Logan County Commissioners to investigate this blatant disparity. This is not the first time there has been such a discrepancy, and some residents are concerned that the city council doesn't have their best interest at heart. Officials say, in Ft. Morgan the price of gas is cheaper because of oil company competition. Therefore, to make up their losses, other communities, which include Sterling, are paying higher prices. But Sterling citizens say that takes money out of the city's pocket.
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Store owners will not have to hide the marijuana magazines

2013-06-07T05:52:00.001-06:00

Store owners will not have to hide the marijuana magazines they sell. Colorado regulators will not enforce a new law requiring marijuana-themed magazines to be kept behind the counter at stores that sell them. In an emergency rule issued Wednesday, regulators with the state Marijuana Enforcement Division concluded the law is unconstitutional. The state attorney general's office signed off on the emergency rule. The legislature adopted the new law earlier this year as part of a major bill for regulating recreational marijuana sales. The law says that marijuana magazines be sold behind the counter in stores that people under 21 are allowed to visit — such as a bookstore or newsstand.
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Last week was touch and go in Sterling

2013-06-04T09:51:00.001-06:00

Last week was touch and go in Sterling. Severe weather stopped short of the city limits, but northern Logan County and Sedgwick County were holding their breath as severe thunderstorms brought golf ball sized hail and the threat of tornadoes. Severe thunderstorm or tornado watches/warnings, and flood advisories, were on and off, with flooding reported in the Fleming area.
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If you've ever wanted to be on the school board, now's your chance

2013-06-04T09:50:00.001-06:00

If you've ever wanted to be on the school board, now's your chance. The RE-1 Valley Board of Education accepted the resignation of it's District 1 Director, and board members declared the seat vacant, at a special meeting, Monday. Applications to fill the empty spot will be accepted through, June 26. Applicants will then be interviewed by the board during the next regular meeting, on June 27. In other business, the district also announced the application for a Building Excellent Schools Today (BEST) grant to upgrade Caliche School's 39-year-old water system was accepted by the BEST committee. It will now go to the State Board of Education for approval either June 12 or 13, after they approve it the district will be sent a cash contract.
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Taxpayers will be footing the bill for a hearing to determine if Secretary of state Scott Gessler, misused office funds

2013-06-04T09:49:00.003-06:00

Taxpayers will be footing the bill for a hearing to determine if Secretary of state Scott Gessler, misused office funds. The case began in October when Ethics Watch filed a complaint, after Gessler used nearly $1,300 to go to Florida last year for a Republican lawyers conference. While in Florida, he attended the Republican National Convention, then bought a new ticket to fly home early after an e-mailed threat against his family. Afterwards, Gessler began charging his office $40 a month for his home security system, a matter the ethics commission considered adding to the complaint, but chose to dismiss from the case. Gessler repaid the money on May 23, and it was uncertain if the hearing would be necessary, but yesterday (mon) The Colorado Independent Ethics decided to hold the hearing on Friday. Gessler, a Republican, is considering a run for governor next year.
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You'll have a chance to support your local farmers this summer

2013-06-04T09:49:00.001-06:00

You'll have a chance to support your local farmers this summer. The Chamber of Commerc's annual Brush Farmers Market is setting up shop for all things homegrown at the Brush Grocery Kart parking lot, with the first one to begin Saturday, June 29 and run through September 21, from 8 to 10 a.m. Booth spaces will be made available for the entire season, which includes a total of 13 Saturdays. Set up for vendor’s booths will begin at 7:30 a.m. and may consist of food, crafts, retail or information. All food, however, must be homegrown and no electricity is available. Bring your own tables and chairs. For more information on the market or on registration, call the Brush Area Chamber, or e-mail them at brush@brushchamber.org.
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Morgan County is gearing up for for a day of fun, food and farming

2013-06-04T09:48:00.001-06:00

Morgan County is gearing up for for a day of fun, food and farming, at the third annual Antique Tractor and Power Show this weekend. Collections of several items in the category of agriculture and antique will be on display, and you're invited to bring your rusty or restored tractors, vintage farm trucks, antique tools, toy collections, and more during the day-long event, at the AMA Complex in Brush, this Saturday morning, (June 8). The ever popular event is free, and various vendors will offer breakfast starting at 6:30. Gates open at 6 a.m.
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Elbert County commissioners are reconsidering a tax philosophy that has left them strapped for cash

2013-06-04T09:47:00.001-06:00

Elbert County commissioners are reconsidering a tax philosophy that has left them strapped for cash while Lincoln County reaps the benefits of wind power. The disparity arose after Elbert County voters approved a sales-tax increase that stipulated the county could not tax equipment on new projects because it wants to be business-friendly. Lincoln County now gets the benefits after a new wind farm that straddles both counties became operational in December.
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Fleming Summer Reading Program

2013-06-02T22:33:00.001-06:00

The Fleming Community Library is inviting you and your children to dig into reading this summer: The summer's theme centers around what lies beneath our feet; buried treasure, insects and dinosaur bones. The programs begins Tuesday and will be on every Tuesday and Thursday, until the final day of the program on July 29th. Reading sessions go from 9:15 a.m. to noon. For more information, call Sandy Kincie at 265-2046. I'm Matthew Harding

Colorado Parks and Wildlife is inviting all fishermen to cast a line this weekend, for free

2013-05-31T07:53:00.003-06:00

Colorado Parks and Wildlife is inviting all fishermen to cast a line this weekend, for free. As part of the Free Fishing Weekend on Saturday and Sunday fishing reservoirs should reel in a good catch at all of your usual spots, including Eleven Mile, Brush Hollow, and Pueblo Reservoir. Officials said that the Arkansas River still isn't a good idea because the runoff is still high, and the water is murky and really swift. Catfish at Brush Hollow have been striking chicken livers and stink bait. When fishing for bass or crappie, officials said to use a jig or bug bait, and trout fishermen should try spinners and power bait. Though no route is guaranteed to catch anything. The event takes place on the first weekend of June every year. It's the only two-day period in the year that anglers don't need a fishing license.
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Coloradan's will soon have a better way to get around

2013-05-31T07:53:00.001-06:00

Coloradan's will soon have a better way to get around. CDOT's Division of Transit and Rail is developing its first ever Statewide Transit Plan, aimed at providing a framework for creating an integrated transit system that meets the mobility needs of Coloradans. Both the Statewide Transit Plan and the Regional Transportation Plans will be integrated into the Statewide Transportation Plan, which is currently being developed. Approximately three technical working group meetings will be held in each rural TPR during the planning process. These meetings will be used to coordinate with local and regional transit providers, the TPR and other interested stakeholders. All meetings are expected to take place in July, September and November. Work on the plan gets underway this week and will be completed within eighteen months.
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Downtown Denver visitors who have been donating spare change to help the homeless will soon be able to charge it

2013-05-31T07:52:00.001-06:00

Downtown Denver visitors who have been donating spare change to help the homeless will soon be able to charge it. Denver's Road Home in 2007 set up red parking meter-like devices around town where people could deposit coins to help the homeless as an alternative to giving to panhandlers. The city says those meters are being replaced with blue smart meters that also can accept debit and credit cards. All meter donations in the next year will go toward mental health services and substance abuse treatment.
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A man convicted of kidnapping and sexually assaulting an 8-year-old girl in Denver has been sentenced

2013-05-31T07:51:00.003-06:00

A man convicted of kidnapping and sexually assaulting an 8-year-old girl in Denver has been sentenced to at least 24 years in prison. Bret Thompson was sentenced yesterday to 18 years in prison for second-degree kidnapping, plus at least six years for sexual assault. The girl was playing with a friend in an alley in 2011 when a man in a van abducted her.
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A Saudi man convicted of sexual assault is suing Colorado's Department of Corrections

2013-05-31T07:51:00.001-06:00

A Saudi man convicted of sexual assault is filing a lawsuit to get records on why his request to serve his sentence in his home country was denied. The suit alleges that Colorado's Department of Corrections denied Homaidan al-Turki the right to inspect his files. It also claims that corrections officials gave the records to the El Paso County Sheriff's Department.
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Downtown Sterling Historic District could become part of the National Register

2013-05-30T10:20:00.003-06:00

The Colorado Historic Preservation Review Board voted unanimously to recommend the Downtown Sterling Historic District become part of the National Register. The nomination gets sent to Washington, D.C. for a final review, and those from the district will get word of a decision in about 60 days (though some estimate it taking about 45). Carl McWilliams, the man who led district surveying efforts with his wife, attended the board's Friday meeting in Denver with a half dozen others from Sterling. He says there was not one single person from the district who was opposed. He'll have the ability to tweak the proposal before it's sent to Washington, where it will be approved or denied by the "keeper of the national register of historic places." If the district is approved, the district would also be automatically added to the Colorado Registry of Historic Places.
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A Sterling man was arrested after his car was found in a tree

2013-05-30T10:20:00.001-06:00

A Sterling man was arrested after his car was found in a tree, yesterday. At about 9:50 last night, 33-year-old Nathan Wade Keeton was arrested and faces several charges. Police found less than two grams of methamphetamine on him.
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All in favor say "aye."

2013-05-30T10:19:00.001-06:00

All in favor say "aye." Sterling City Council members were all in favor of a proposed master plan update, and voted, 6-0 Tuesday night to adopt the 2013 ordinance "in its entirety." Now the master plan has to be finalized at the council's June 11 meeting, and if it is, the planning commission will have their work cut out for them. Several council members said if the update is approved there are some items they'll have to address immediately. Also during the meeting, the city council finally approved the first reading of an ordinance amending Sterling's use of sidewalks and right of ways. There was some confusion about the definition of "obstructions," but they clarified that potted plants wouldn't be considered obstructions unless they were considered a hazard.
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Looking for cheap gas?

2013-05-30T10:18:00.003-06:00

Looking for cheap gas? Head to Fort Morgan, which has four of the five cheapest gas stations in Colorado, according to GasBuddy.com. Gas prices in Colorado seem to be holding steady at around $3.81 a gallon. That's about a penny higher than a week ago, and 10 cents more per gallon than last year at the same time. A gas station in Aspen had the highest prices, at $4.49 a gallon. The average price for regular, unleaded gas has dropped two cents to $3.62 since earlier this week.
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The Fort Morgan Retired School Employees Association held its annual May awards night

2013-05-30T10:18:00.001-06:00

The Fort Morgan Retired School Employees Association held its annual May awards night last week at the Sherman Early Childhood cafeteria. Around 40 members and guests were on hand to honor eight RE-3 employees who are all Fort Morgan High School graduates. Also honored were two FMHS seniors who each received a $1,000 "Pass the Torch" scholarship from the FMRSEA.The Fort Morgan Retired School Employees next meeting will be Sept. 17. For information, call 867-2178.
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Mother nature has not been kind in Morgan County

2013-05-30T10:17:00.001-06:00

Mother nature has not been kind in Morgan County. High winds accompanying rain yesterday (5/29)resulted in numerous trees and branches down and some damage to rural buildings around Morgan County. The National Weather Service reported winds in excess of 40 miles per hour. The City of Fort Morgan experienced various power outages in both the city limits and some areas of the county. Some outages were also reported in Brush and Log Lane Village. Morgan County Rural Electric Association officials reported three poles down and scattered outages around the REA service area. Some spot flooding was seen including along Burlington Avenue and Sherman Street, during the downpour, Tuesday, and yesterday. The Fort Morgan Police Department assisted with removing some tree branches as well as traffic control, and also assisted with a rollover accident on Interstate 76 three miles east of Fort Morgan. Some buildings in rural Morgan County were torn up. A fallen tree put a hole in the roof of a house near County Roads O and 16, and a shed was demolished near R and 16. The rain gauge at the Fort Morgan Cemetery recorded a third of an inch of rain.
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History does not have to repeat itself

2013-05-29T07:39:00.003-06:00

History does not have to repeat itself. Those were the words echoed from the six members of the Innovative Connections High school's first graduating class. The Fort Morgan alternative school's principal thanked families, friends and community members for their support, and noted that without the staff's dedication and kind hearts, these students stories may have ended differently. Each member of the class received an award, and hope for a brighter future.
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Just over 1,000 cadets are graduating today.

2013-05-29T07:39:00.001-06:00

Just over 1,000 cadets are graduating today. Volunteer pilots are hoping to make the Air Force Academy's commencement ceremony memorable with a flyover. The Air Force Thunderbirds' demonstration team typically streaks over the academy's commencement ceremonies, but the team canceled several performances this year due to federal budget cuts. Privately owned aerial demonstration teams then said they would do the flyover this year.
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