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One person was killed Thursday and several others were injured after equipment malfunctioned at a tourist mine near Cripple Creek, the Teller County sheriff said at a news conference. Rescue operations are underway to assist 12 others still trapped about 1,000 feet underground at the Mollie Kathleen Mine, Teller County Sheriff Jason Mikesell said. He said the incident occurred around noon at about 500 feet below ground when the elevator system failed. The sheriff said he would not release more information about the person who died other than “all I can tell you is we lost someone.”

Make Michigan a "right-to-work" state: Passed 58 to 52 in the House To prohibit employers from enforcing a union contract provision that compels employees to join or financially support a union as a condition of employment. The bill also includes a $1 million appropriation to make it "referendum-proof." All Democrats voted "no" and all Republicans voted "yes" except for Reps. Forlini, Goike, Horn, McBroom, Somerville and Zorn. , Make Michigan a "right-to-work" state: Passed 22 to 16 in the Senate The Senate vote on the same "right-to-work" measure described above. All Democrats voted "no" and all Republicans voted "yes" except...

Anyone heard from CrippleCreek lately? He said he was taking some "time away". Since he lives near my "born & raised" stomping grounds, I'd like to see him back on FR.

Between social media posts excoriating those he feels have a romanticized view of the lion recently killed in Africa by an American hunter, outspoken musician Ted Nugent this week weighed in again on the 2016 presidential primary. At this point, he told radio host Rita Cosby, he has a clear early favorite. "I think Donald Trump,” he said, “if he stays on course, he’s gonna be the next president of the United States.” He offered many of the same attributes other Trump supporters mentioned when asked why he supports the brash billionaire. Nugent said he appreciates the candidate’s “bold, brazen,...

A compilation of facts and articles on Trump, including people he is connected to, people he has donated money to, and how he would far against Hillary. This group does NOT endorse, but they will dig up facts on each candidate so you can decide for yourself.

The five-time NBA champion tweeted his support for the real estate tycoon's presidential campaign on Friday, writing: "@realDonaldTrump has been a great friend for many years. We don't need another politician, we need a businessman like Mr. Trump! Trump 2016." Trump responded to the NBA Hall of Famer, tweeting, "Thank you @DennisRodman. It's time to #MakeAmericaGreatAgain! I hope you are doing well!"

Next target of smoking ban: casinos By ED SEALOVER THE GAZETTE March 27, 2007 - 12:29AM DENVER - Colorado casinos, one of the last bastions for smokers since a statewide ban went into effect in 2006, might be losing their exemption after a year’s reprieve. State senators voted 22-12 Monday in favor of a measure banning smoking at casinos in Cripple Creek, Central City and Black Hawk. Casinos were granted an exemption from the ban in last year’s Colorado Clean Indoor Air Act, along with cigar bars, businesses of three employees or less that aren’t open to the public and...