Parker Police bust alleged middle school marijuana ring

Tuesday, December 7th, 2010, 7:06pm

PARKER, Colo. -- The Douglas County District Attorney is considering charges against five children allegedly involved in the sale of marijuana at Sierra Middle School.

Parker Police took a report of the suspected illegal drug activity at the school, which is located at 6651 Pine Lane Ave., on Monday.

Police said they will forward seven charges to the DA’s office for review. They include two charges of intent to distribute, a Class 4 Felony, and five charges of possession, a petty offense.

No other details were available.

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McDonald's donates $47,000 to Colorado schools

Submitted by Anonymous on Tuesday, December 7th, 8:27 am

Press Release

Denver, CO – December 7, 2010 -- Principals, teachers, parents and administrators from 80 Colorado schools became McDonald’s employees for an evening to earn a minimum of 15% of sales for their local school programs.

Local Colorado McDonald’s owners/operators donated over $47,000 to schools during the fifth annual Teachers Challenge event, which is an increase of over $3,670 from last year!

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December: Winter begins, or does it?

Submitted by Anonymous on Monday, December 6th, 8:07 am

DENVER -- November 2010 will go into the weather almanac as being unremarkable, though it was slightly warmer than average, much drier than normal, and a bit windy at times.

The only record of note was a peak wind gust of 55 mph at Denver International Airport. That northwesterly gust set a new record high wind gust for November. The previous record was 49 mph, set in 1990.

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Take precautions when purchasing firewood

Submitted by Anonymous on Wednesday, December 1st, 9:41 am

Press Release

LAKEWOOD, Colo. -- As the state prepares for another cold winter, many Coloradans may turn to the use of firewood as an alternative means of heating their homes. The Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA) strongly recommends purchasing firewood from a reputable dealer.

“The buyer should obtain the seller's name and business address,” said Nick Brechun, CDA’s Measurement Standards Program Administrator. “Bulk firewood sellers in Colorado must provide a receipt with this information as well as the price, amount, and type of wood.”

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Text a $25 donation to the Red Cross through Dec. 31

Submitted by Anonymous on Wednesday, December 1st, 9:08 am

Press Release

DENVER -- Cell phone users can text the word GIFT to 90999 from now through December 31 to make a $25 donation to the American Red Cross.

Donations will support the work of the Red Cross, including disaster response, collecting lifesaving blood, teaching skills that can save a life, or assisting military members and their families.

Text GIFT to 90999 to donate $25 to the American Red Cross

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Windy and cold weather to start the week

Submitted by Anonymous on Monday, November 29th, 9:23 am

DENVER -- The snow as a no-show over metro Denver, but the southern suburbs and communities along the Palmer Divide managed to pick up an inch or so of fresh snow--just enough to create icy roads for the morning drive.

Temperatures will remain well below average on Monday, with afternoon readings in the low 30s. Strong northerly winds will make it feel much colder, however, with wind chill temperatures in the teens and 20s.

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Colorado Republican lawmakers consider illegal immigration legislation

Submitted by Anonymous on Monday, November 29th, 8:29 am

DENVER (AP) - Colorado Republican state lawmakers are trying to come up with legislation next year to deal with illegal immigration.

The Republican Study Committee of Colorado, a coalition of GOP state lawmakers which has no legal authority in the Legislature, is holding a summit at the Capitol on Monday.