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Wed, 18 Jan 2017 04:59:33 GMTBY JEFF LETOFSKY
THE PUEBLO CHIEFTAINThe East boys basketball team found a great way to end a three-game losing streak on Tuesday.
The Eagles (8-6) opened South-Central League play in style with a 61-56 overtime victory over Centennial (5-9) at the Southwest Motors Events Center.
Luke ...

Wed, 18 Jan 2017 05:09:09 GMTBY JEFF LETOFSKY
THE PUEBLO CHIEFTAINThe loss of a three-year starter failed to deter the East High School girls basketball team on Tuesday.
Playing without injured senior Salik Winston, the Eagles (9-1) ran past Centennial 55-34 in the South-Central League opener for both teams at the ...

Wed, 18 Jan 2017 00:08:02 GMTDeanthony Jaquan Blakely, 26, of the 2000 block of Jerry Murphy Road, was arrested Sunday on suspicion of possession of a schedule II controlled substance. He was being held at Pueblo County jail without bail pending a court appearance.
Kenneth Chris...

Wed, 18 Jan 2017 00:30:02 GMTBY PETER STRESCINO
THE PUEBLO CHIEFTAINFormer state Rep. Tim Dore, an Elizabeth Republican, faces sanctions of $2,000 imposed by the Colorado Office of Administrative Courts for campaign violations during the 2016 GOP primary.
Dore, a two-term representative of House District 64, lost to ...

Wed, 18 Jan 2017 01:23:00 GMTBY JON POMPIA
THE PUEBLO CHIEFTAINWhen it comes to award-winning recipes, culinary students at Central High School are the cat’s meow.
Literally.
Taking part in a nationwide contest sponsored by the Dannon Yogurt Co., Wildcats in the Pro Start culinary program concocted a recipe for ...

Wed, 18 Jan 2017 01:42:38 GMTBY PETER ROPER
AND DENNIS DARROW
THE PUEBLO CHIEFTAINDoss Aviation has been awarded a $290 million 10-year contract extension to continue providing Air Force initial flight training at Pueblo Memorial Airport, according to the Pentagon.
Doss won the contract extension from a field of four bidders. The...

Tue, 17 Jan 2017 21:24:02 GMTTHE ASSOCIATED PRESSDENVER — Former State Sen. Mike Johnston is kicking off his quest for the Democratic party’s gubernatorial nomination by promising to provide two years of debt-free college to Coloradans who volunteer for the state.
Johnston is a former high school ...

Tue, 17 Jan 2017 21:30:02 GMTBY MATTHEW LEE
AP DIPLOMATIC WRITERWASHINGTON — With just three days left in office, the Obama administration has doubled an initial $500 million commitment to a fund that helps developing nations fight climate change and adapt to its consequences.
The incoming Trump administration a...

Tue, 17 Jan 2017 21:42:02 GMTBY ARNIE STAPLETON
AP PRO FOOTBALL WRITERENGLEWOOD, Colo. — The “No Fly Zone” gets to keep its pilot.
Broncos coach Vance Joseph on Tuesday promoted secondary coach Joe Woods to defensive coordinator, replacing Wade Phillips, who left for the Rams.
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Tue, 17 Jan 2017 21:50:08 GMTTHE ASSOCIATED PRESSWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama is pardoning 64 people, including retired Gen. James Cartwright, who was charged with making false statements during a probe into disclosure of classified information.
Obama is also commuting the prison sentence o...