U.S., Mexico take on brutal foe Nov 22, 2009
That three-year agreement includes the promise of Black Hawk helicopters, night-vision goggles and gamma-ray scanners to search for guns and cash at the U.S.-Mexico border. But now, for the first time, the U.S. and Mexican armed forces regularly exchange classified intelligence in real time, often through Mexican officers embedded at the U.S. Northern Command in Colorado Springs and at an interagency task force in Key West, Fla. (MSNBC -- International)
Pirates Moving British Couple to New Ship Oct 31, 2009
Husband to wife: "Hey, I have an idea to spice up our retirement. let's go sail the most dangerous pirate infested waters and see what kind of adventure we can drum up.The wife replies: "What ever dear". by ToolMangler1 October 30, 2009 6:16 PM EDT " A Somali pirate claiming to speak on behalf of a group holding a British couple says they will move the couple to another hijacked ship with other hostages " Let me guess, they are waiting fo the "Oasis of the Seas" to sail by so they can pirate it.... (CBS News)
Iraq casualties Oct 25, 2009
Killed when two 101st Airborne Division UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters collided in mid-air over Mosul, Iraq, on November 15, 2003 ... Killed when his UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter crashed in central Iraq on April 2, 2003 ... One of 12 soldiers killed when the UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter they were in crashed on January 20, 2007. (CNN -- Specials)
Around Town: In wake of Balloon Boy, I remembered Baby Jessica Oct 23, 2009
As Black Hawk helicopters raced to save him, the child was playing with his toys and napping in the rafters of his garage. No sooner had we all collectively breathed a sigh of relief than interesting information about the family surfaced: They had participated in the reality program Wife Swap. (Hanover Mariner, MA)
A balloon ride to fame, or maybe just hot air Oct 17, 2009
A Black Hawk helicopter was deployed. Ambulances screamed through cornfields. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
10Boy Believed to Have Been in Runaway Balloon Found» Oct 17, 2009
The Colorado Army National Guard sent an OH-58 Kiowa helicopter and was preparing to send a Black Hawk UH-60, possibly to lower someone to the balloon. The Guard also was working with pilots of ultralight aircraft on the possibility of putting weights on the homemade craft to weigh it down. (Fox News)
Balloon boy's story turned out to be hot air Oct 17, 2009
There was dilemma - how to get the balloon down safely - as Black Hawk and Kiowa helicopters were dispatched to rescue the boy. At Little Joe's on Fifth Street, someone suggested that acrobatic parachutists could drop out of planes and land on top of the balloon. (San Francisco Chronicle)
missing boy and the experimental balloon in Colorado Oct 17, 2009
The National Guard says it sent up an OH-58 Kiowa helicopter around 12:30 p.m. At 12:45 p.m., a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter went up with both observer and medical personnel on board. Both the helicopters were recalled when the experimental aircraft landed, but the Black Hawk went up again as authorities searched for Falcon. (W-USA News, DC)
Boy feared floating away in homemade balloon found Oct 17, 2009
While the balloon was airborne, Colorado Army National Guard sent an OH-58 Kiowa helicopter and a Black Hawk UH-60 to try to rescue the boy, possibly by lowering someone to the balloon ... Capt. Troy Brown said the Black Hawk helicopter was in the air for nearly three hours, and the Kiowa helicopter was airborne for about one hour ... The Black Hawk costs about 4,600 an hour to fly, and the Kiowa is 700 an hour, Brown said. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Colorado boy found hiding in garage, not in balloon Oct 16, 2009
The Colorado Army National Guard scrambled an OH-58 Kiowa helicopter and a Black Hawk UH-60 to try to rescue the boy, possibly by lowering someone to the balloon. The helicopter flights alone cost about 14,500. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Missing CO boy found safe at home Oct 16, 2009
While the balloon was airborne, Colorado Army National Guard sent a UH-58 Kiowa helicopter and was preparing to send a Black Hawk UH-60 to try to rescue the boy, possibly by lowering someone to the balloon ... While the balloon was airborne, Colorado Army National Guard sent an OH-58 Kiowa helicopter and was preparing to send a Black Hawk UH-60 to try to rescue the boy, possibly by lowering someone to the balloon. (FOX19.com, OH)
Boy suspected in runaway balloon found safe at home Oct 16, 2009
The Colorado Army National Guard sent an OH-58 Kiowa helicopter and was preparing to send a Black Hawk UH-60 to try to rescue the boy, possibly by lowering someone to the balloon. They also were working with pilots of ultralight aircraft on the possibility of putting weights on the homemade craft to weigh it down. (Montana Standard, MT)
Ameristar opens 33-story Black Hawk hotel Oct 10, 2009
Ameristar Casinos opens 33-story hotel in Black Hawk - Denver Business Journal ... Ameristar Casinos opens 33-story hotel in Black Hawk ... has opened Colorado's largest casino hotel, a 536-room tower in Black Hawk that aims to attract guests who previously have gambled outside of Colorado's three casino towns. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Colorado gambling revenue slides from July Sep 20, 2009
The figures are for casinos in Central City, Black Hawk and Cripple Creek and do not include reservation casinos ... 9 percent in Black Hawk's casinos, to $49. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Timeline: Al-Qaeda Sep 11, 2009
4 October, 1993 - Eighteen US servicemen are killed in Somalia after members of a Somali militia shoot down two Black Hawk helicopters. The US believes that al-Qaeda fighters helped train those responsible for the attack. (BBC News -- Americas)
Cattle focus of high-altitude research in NM Aug 24, 2009
Four soldiers died after a Black Hawk helicopter crashed during a training mission on Colorado's second-highest mountain, the Army's Special Operations Command said Thursday. The helicopter crashed Wednesday afternoon near the summit of 14,421-foot Mount Massive. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Colo. crash kills elite local soldier Aug 23, 2009
Army Special Operations Command officials said the crew's MH-60 Black Hawk helicopter crashed while conducting mountain and environmental training near Colorado's second-highest summit, Mount Massive ... Tucker was a Black Hawk helicopter crew chief. (Florida Today)
Army ID's Four Soldiers Killed in Black Hawk Crash Aug 22, 2009
Army Identifies Four Soldiers Killed in Colorado Black Hawk Helicopter Crash ... Army Special Operations Command officials say their MH-60 Black Hawk helicopter crashed while conducting mountain and environmental training near Colorado's second-highest summit, Mount Massive. (Fox News)
4 soldiers killed in chopper crash Aug 21, 2009
DENVER - Four soldiers died after a Black Hawk helicopter crashed during a training mission on Colorado's second-highest mountain, the Army's Special Operations Command said Thursday ... The Black Hawk's flight recorder was recovered and an investigation team from Fort Rucker, Ala ... High-altitude trainingThe MH-60 Black Hawk is frequently used for infiltration missions and to bring supplies to special-operations forces in the field, according to the unit's Web site. (MSNBC -- Terrorism)
Crash of Army helicopter in Colorado kills four soldiers Aug 21, 2009
An Army Black Hawk helicopter and personnel arrived at the command center near Leadville, Colo ... DENVER - Four soldiers died after a Black Hawk helicopter crashed during a training mission on Colorado s second-highest mountain, the Army s Special Operations Command said yesterday ... The Black Hawk s flight recorder was recovered, and an investigation team from Fort Rucker, Ala. (Boston Globe)
All 4 Dead in Army Helicopter Crash Aug 21, 2009
4th Soldier's Body Found after Black Hawk Crashed Near Colorado Mountain ... US Army Black Hawk helicopters and personal arrive at the command center near Leadville, Colo ... to support another Army Black Hawk helicopter out of Fort Campbell, Ky. (CBS News -- US)
Soldiers' death toll in helicopter crash now 4 Aug 21, 2009
DENVER The death toll from a Black Hawk helicopter crash on a Colorado mountain rose to four on Thursday after an accident that highlighted the dangers of high-altitude Special Operations training exercises. U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopters and personnel arrive at the command center near Leadville, Colo ... to support another Army Black Hawk helicopter that crashed on Mount Massive near Leadville, Colo. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
A jackpot of revenue Aug 20, 2009
Black Hawk, the Colorado gambling town with the most casinos, had record revenues last month ... Black Hawk (20 casinos) A record $54. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Two Dead in Military Chopper Crash on Colo. Mountain Aug 20, 2009
Two Dead in Military Black Hawk Helicopter Crash on Colorado Mountain ... LEADVILLE, Colorado Authorities say two people are dead after a Black Hawk helicopter from Fort Campbell in Kentucky crashed into the side of the Colorado's second-highest mountain. (Fox News)
2 killed in military copter crash in Colo. Aug 20, 2009
The Black Hawk helicopter from Kentucky's Fort Campbell was carrying out training exercises when it struck near the top of 14,200-feet tall Mount Massive near Leadville, according to the Lake County sheriff's office and the Federal Aviation Administration. The injured person was flown to a Denver hospital, while rescue teams searched for the only other person aboard, said sheriff's spokesman Max Duarte. (MSNBC -- Terrorism)
First text-to-911 gateway goes live in Iowa Aug 6, 2009
Black Hawk County call center to accept 911 text messages ... A national text-to-911 gateway goes live today in Iowa, making the county of Black Hawk the first in the nation to accept text messages into its emergency call center ... The system will be available only to subscribers of specific carrier services in Black Hawk County, Iowa (the carriers supporting the service have not yet been identified). (FCW.com)
Crews test water with new rescue boats writeLink("vid_id=1632&file=firefightertraining071909.flv"); Jul 20, 2009
One of the Waterloo boats received minor damage when crews helped evacuate residents in New Hartford before flooding came downstream into Black Hawk County. The boat apparently ran into a submerged metal post of some sort, like a guard rail, Weliver said. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Sidney Kennedy Jul 19, 2009
When his son was working, he would go to Central City and Black Hawk, Colo. and do a little one-arm bandit gambling on the slot machines, and would be very happy whether he lost a little money or won some. (Williston Daily Herald, ND)
Casino tax revenue hits low point in 2008 Jul 18, 2009
Colorado allows limited-stakes gambling in three mountain towns Cripple Creek, Black Hawk and Central City and casinos there contributed $94 ... Black Hawk s 18 casinos had a 9. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Riverboat gambling mogul Bernie Goldstein dies Jul 6, 2009
He joined the nonprofit Black Hawk County Gambling Association to win approval and build The Isle at Waterloo, which opened June 30, 2007. He was considered to be the father of riverboat gambling who wore a gruff exterior, but was a softie when away from the business table. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Russian gambling halls shut down in most cities Jul 1, 2009
Lady Luck Casino is Black Hawk's Newest Gaming Experience. At 8 a.m. today, Isle of Capri Casinos Inc. opened the doors to Black Hawk's newest casino -- Lady Luck Casino ... The Black Hawk property is the company's third casino to be re-branded as a Lady Luck. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Riviera Holdings Common Stock Delisted From NYSE Amex Jun 26, 2009
Riviera Holdings Corporation owns and operates the Riviera Hotel and Casino on the Las Vegas Strip and the Riviera Black Hawk Casino in Black Hawk, Colorado. Riviera Holding Corporation's stock is quoted on the Pink Sheets, under the symbol RVHL.. (PR Newswire)
Round-by-round results Jun 16, 2009
Washington Nationals -- Matt Swyneberg, RHP, Black Hawk College 833. Seattle Mariners -- Regan Flaherty, 1B, Deering HS, Portland, Maine 834. (ESPN -- Baseball)
TableMAX Enters Colorado Market With Deal at Riviera Black Hawk Casino May 16, 2009
TableMAX has signed an agreement with Riviera Black Hawk Casino to install a four-system TableMAX ePit(TM) upon licensing in Colorado. Riviera Black Hawk Casino has placed an order for one of each system from TableMAX's library of exciting games: Progressive Blackjack, Caribbean Stud Poker, Caribbean Draw Poker and Texas Hold 'Em Bonus Poker ... TableMAX CEO Stephen Crystal said, "We are thrilled that Riviera Black Hawk has made the move to diversify their game portfolio with the TableMAX... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Slain girl's father arrested for missing court date May 15, 2009
When he showed up at the Black Hawk County Courthouse Friday to straighten out the matter, he was arrested for failing to appear in court for the April 24 conference. Judge Nathan Callahan set bond at $5,000, which was posted Sunday. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Veto of gambling bill stands Apr 29, 2009
SB 50 would have required one member of the Colorado Limited Gaming Control Commission to be a registered voter in Gilpin or Teller counties, which include the state s three legalized gaming towns: Cripple Creek, Black Hawk and Central City. Scheffel represents Teller County. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Thousands in Colorado without power after storm Apr 20, 2009
About 3 to 10 inches fell in Denver, but the heaviest of Friday's snow dropped on the foothills west of the city, with 52 inches at Pinecliffe and 36 at Black Hawk, said National Weather Service meteorologist Carl Burroughs. April is one of the third snowiest month in Colorado, behind March and November, he said. (AZCentral -- News)
Spring Blizzard Slaps Colo., Wyoming Apr 19, 2009
The foothills west of Denver saw the heaviest snowfall, with 36 inches falling in Black Hawk and 43 inches dropping on Pinecliffe, Entrekin said. He said April could sometimes be one of the state's snowiest months. (CBS News -- US)
Spring Snow Storm Cripples Denver Apr 19, 2009
The heaviest snowfall was in the foothills west of Denver, with 43 inches at Pinecliffe and 36 at Black Hawk, said weather service meteorologist Scott Entrekin. He said April could sometimes be one of the state's snowiest months. (Fox News)
Hawks fail to reach potential Apr 18, 2009
Seventeen of the Black Hawks' 23-man roster have committed to college and forward Brock Montpetit is considering offers from Northeastern and Colorado College. The only uncommitted players are veteran forwards Scott Pavelski and Eddie Olcyzk, a pair of rookie forwards in J.T. Brown and Matt Johnson and goalie Parker Milner. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Colo. lawmakers approve landmark oil, gas rules Mar 26, 2009
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton promised Mexico $80 million worth of Black Hawk helicopters to help fight drug gangs along the U.S. border ... Secretary of State Hillary Clinton promised Mexico $80 million worth of Black Hawk helicopters to help fight drug gangs along the U.S. border. (Insight on the News)
Despite hard times, Colo. gambling slips Mar 20, 2009
Black Hawk casinos saw revenues fall 1. 6 percent from $41. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Faltering economy and smoking bans add up to casino losses Mar 17, 2009
Black Hawk, Cripple Creek and Central City casinos reported a 12 percent drop in adjusted gross proceeds in 2008, according to the state Division of Gaming ... Black Hawk and Central City are about 35 miles west of metropolitan Denver. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Campbell convicted of Murder 1 Mar 14, 2009
dman123 wrote on Mar 13, 2009 6:51 PM:" Great job Waterloo PD and Black Hawk County Attorneys office. And another thug bites the dust. ". If you would like to comment on this story, please log in with the form below. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Unemployed place their bets on casino jobs Mar 8, 2009
You're adding an extra shift in every department of the casino," says Jef Bauer, who runs three casinos in Black Hawk, Colorado, for Golden Gaming: the Golden Mardi Gras, Golden Gates and Golden Gulch. Don't Miss "We're looking to hire initially about 90 people into our dealer school, which we're offering free to learn how to deal craps, roulette and blackjack. " Golden Gaming currently employs about 400 people in Black Hawk and anticipates adding another 100 by July 2, when the new rules go... (CNN)
Revenue down at Isle of Capri casino Mar 4, 2009
Revenue at the Isle of Capri casino and hotel in Black Hawk declined 17 percent in the nine months ending Jan. 25 from the same period a year earlier, although revenue grew at most other locations operated by the casino's parent company. But St. Louis-based (NASDAQ: ISLE), in a quarterly earnings filing Tuesday, said it sees "opportunities in Colorado ... as a result of recent regulatory changes" -- namely, a recent vote by residents of Black Hawk and neighboring Central City to raise stakes and... (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Patricia Field, Hollywood's maverick designer Feb 8, 2009
"Confessions of a Shopaholic," directed by P.J. Hogan ("Muriel's Wedding") and co-starring Hugh Dancy ("Black Hawk Down") as Fisher's love interest, borrows much of its look and feel from "The Devil Wears Prada," which Field also styled, complete with an imperious Anna Wintour imitator, this one played by a red-lipped Kristin Scott Thomas. Both Thomas and Fisher wear a series of distracting necklaces so huge, they become another character in the movie. (San Francisco Chronicle)
