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Colorado-based Ball Corp. to sell renowned aerospace business to British company for $5.6 billion

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:40:36 GMT

Ball Corp., based in Colorado and a global producer of aluminum packaging for beverages, has agreed to sell its aerospace business to BAE Systems, a British arms, security and aerospace company, for $5.6 billion in cash.The deal will leverage recent investments by Ball Aerospace and Technologies Corp. in talent and facilities across the country and centered in Boulder, Broomfield and Westminster “to provide a multi-dimensional platform for vital national defense, intelligence, and science hardware, software, and space-based assets,” Daniel Fisher, Ball CEO and chairman, said in a statement Thursday.The transaction, subject to regulatory approvals and closing conditions, is expected to close in the first half of 2024. Ball said the after-tax proceeds of the sale will allow it to reduce its debt and accelerate returns to shareholders through dividends and repurchase of stock.Messages were left with the two companies for comment on what the acquisition will mean for Ball...

Denver airport adds a new European destination to its international roster

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:40:36 GMT

Colorado travelers will be a nonstop flight away from the lush countryside and rich history of Ireland with the launch of new air service next spring out of Denver International Airport.The Denver-to-Dublin flight by Aer Lingus, the country’s flag carrier, will take off from DIA four times a week beginning on May 17. The airline says tickets for the late-night redeye flight are already on sale, starting at $699 roundtrip.New Denver Mayor Mike Johnston, who is among hundreds of thousands of Coloradans with Irish ancestry, celebrated the international flight at a news conference in front of the City and County Building Thursday morning with Denver airport officials and members of the city’s Irish community.He cited the opportunity for increased tourism — on both sides of the itinerary — as well as the economic impact for Denver.Denver Mayor Mike Johnston announces a new four-times-a-week nonstop flight operated by Aer Lingus that will connect Denver Internation...

NBA schedule reveal: Breaking down the Nuggets’ 10 must-see games

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:40:36 GMT

For the first time in franchise history, the Denver Nuggets will be the hunted. That’s the flip side of winning an NBA title. Following Thursday’s schedule release, we highlighted the most anticipated matchups. Get your popcorn ready and plan accordingly.No. 10, Clippers at Nuggets, Nov. 14: At what point do the Clippers say to themselves, pairing Kawhi Leonard with Paul George simply isn’t good enough? The Nuggets own the Clippers. In four meetings last season, Denver swept the series. Ever since the Nuggets’ thrilling 3-1 comeback in the Bubble, it feels like there’s a psychological edge Denver’s earned. But given that it’s Los Angeles, with their ballyhooed roster and one charismatic point guard (Bones Hyland), we’re still going to watch.No. 9, Pacers at Nuggets, Jan. 14: Denver’s biggest offseason loss was the departure of super-sub Bruce Brown, who, understandably, took the money. Despite teasing a return, no one from management to his teammates could fault him. And...

Denver Mayor Johnston adds three names to senior leadership staff

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:40:36 GMT

A month after his inauguration, Denver Mayor Mike Johnston continues adding to his senior staff.The administration announced three new hires Thursday who will oversee the mayor’s work with the City Council, with the state and federal government and with community partners.Here are the three new members of Johnston’s leadership team and what each will be focused on at city hall:Angela Casias, legislative directorAngela CasiasCasias most recently worked as the senior vice president of community and government partnerships for Habitat for Humanity Metro Denver but she has 18 years of experience working for the city prior to that. Recent posts include serving as the manager of local government affairs at Denver International Airport and focusing on legislation for the city’s public works department.Under Johnston, she will take the lead on managing all legislative efforts including working with the City Council and the heads of city agencies to ensure the mayor’s...

Wildfire on private land in Rio Blanco County has burned 1,100 acres

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:40:36 GMT

A wildfire in Rio Blanco County burning on private land has scorched about 1,100 acres.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Fighting fire with fire: Helicopter, drones bomb 3,378-acre Little Mesa fire in western Colorado with ping pong balls that ignite Crime and Public Safety | Five lightning-sparked fires burning across 5,349 acres in southwestern Colorado Crime and Public Safety | Firefighters back off growing fires in dangerous dead forests north of Pagosa Springs in southwestern Colorado Crime and Public Safety | Little Mesa fire southwest of Delta growing, burning 300 acres – one of several fires in western Colorado Crime and Public Safety | Two wildfires burning in southwestern Colorado north of Pagosa Springs The Deserado fire is burning near County Road 65 outside of Rangely, according to the Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office. Fire crews responded Wednesday after multiple light...

8th bus carrying migrants from Texas arrives in Los Angeles

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:40:36 GMT

An eighth bus from Texas carrying asylum seekers arrived in Los Angeles Thursday morning, organizers said.A total of 40 migrants arrived at Union Station from Brownsville, Texas around 11:10 a.m. Thursday, according to the L.A. Welcomes Collective.The asylum seekers came from Venezuela, Colombia, El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras, and 12 were children. Almost all of them have relatives, loved ones or sponsors in California, the organization said.The migrants were taken to a receiving site in Chinatown where there were offered food, clothing, hygiene kits, health checkups and legal immigration orientations. The collective is also facilitating reunions with family members."We have joined hands and resources in Los Angeles to receive and treat asylum seekers with dignity and respect. We hope that everyone will arrive safely and that these modes of transportation do not compromise anyone's health, especially the children," Angelica Salas, executive director of CHIRLA, said.To date, 32...

Lakers, Dodgers and other sports teams donate $450k to Hawaii wildfire victims

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:40:36 GMT

The Los Angeles Lakers, Anaheim Ducks and L.A. Dodgers are among the 12 sports teams from the Los Angeles and Orange County areas that have donated $450,000 to help people impacted by the Hawaii wildfires, a news release said. These sports teams also contributed to the donation:Anaheim AngelsAngel City Football ClubLos Angeles Chargers and RamsL.A. GalaxyLAFCL.A. KingsLos Angeles Sparks Schools reopening, traffic moving again in signs of recovery from Maui fires that killed 110 Celebrities like Oprah, Jason Momoa and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson have also been a helping hand to those impacted by the wildfire.The fast-moving wildfire spread across the island of Maui has burned at least one historic town to the ground, killing at least 110 people. Many residents are still missing and others have been left with intermittent power and unreliable cellphone service while without necessities since the wildfire sparked one week ago.Hawaii’s Red Cross branch encourages people to call 1-8...

8-year-old killed by school bus; Kansas dad says daughter 'loved school, loved everyone'

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:40:36 GMT

A Kansas father is speaking out after he says a school bus driver struck and killed his 8-year-old daughter on Wednesday morning.Jasper Harper says his daughter, Harmoney Harper, and his oldest son had walked outside to wait for their bus when she was fatally struck. According to the Sedgwick County Sheriff's Office, the two were waiting outside when a Derby Public School bus – not the one they were waiting for – hit Harmoney around 7:20 a.m. after she walked between two cars. She died at the scene. How EMS personnel handles grief "My wife said she heard my son screaming for his sister, and she came outside," recalled Jasper Harper. "I got woke up to 'I need you now.' I got dressed. Before I made it to the front door, I had heard, 'Call 911, my daughter's dead.'" He believes speed may have played a factor in the accident, which happened in the 3300 block of East Locust, just west of 47th Street South and Kansas Highway 15."My daughter wasn't crossing 47th, where people are moving...

Woman, infant found safe after kidnapping in Oakland

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:40:36 GMT

OAKLAND — A woman and an infant were found safe after they were apparently kidnapped Wednesday, police said.Police were investigating the kidnapping and did not announce any arrests. They said the kidnapping happened about 9 a.m. in the 1200 block of East 33rd Street. Officers contacted the person who reported the kidnapping when they got to the scene.That person then provided video of a possible kidnapping of a woman and an infant.Police did not say how investigators were able to find the two people. They were continuing to investigate and urged anyone with information to contact them at 510-238-3641.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Drive-by shooting targets group walking in East Bay, strikes home with residents inside Crime and Public Safety | 5 things to know about the police scandals in Antioch and Pittsburg Crime and Public Safety | Woman found shot to death in hills above East Oakland Crime and Public Safety | ...

San Jose: James Lick High School on lockdown after two students stabbed

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:40:36 GMT

SAN JOSE — James Lick High School in East San Jose was placed on lockdown Thursday after two students were stabbed, according to authorities, and a suspect remained at large.The two students, both minors, were transported to a hospital with at least one stab wound each, police said. The stabbings were reported at 11:25 a.m.The suspect, who fled the scene before officers arrived, remained unknown according to authorities. The school remained on lockdown as of 12:06 p.m.This is a developing report. Check back for updates.