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By WILL GRAVES CORTINA D’AMPEZZO, Italy — Mikaela Shiffrin stood at the start gate atop the giant slalom course at sun-splashed Tofane and made a promise to herself. “I’m going to do this whole thing here,” she said. Considering the path the American star has taken to reach the Milan Cortina Olympics , and to this event in particular, that was enough. So while the leaderboard near the finish line during Sunday’s GS needed to flip to the second page before Shiffrin’s name appeared in 11th, the most decorated skier in the history of the sport didn’t view her finish as a disappointment. Disappointment is washing out, which she did four years ago in Beijing . Disappointment is wondering if the speed that once came so easily would ever return while recovering from a harrowing crash during a World Cup start in Killington, Vermont, in late 2024 that left her abdomen punctured and her confidence shaken. What happened during what Shiffrin called “the greatest show of GS skiing we’ve had...

Colorado weather: Power outages possible amid high winds, ‘critical’ fire danger

Coloradans may see another round of power outages this week as electricity utilities ramp up safety features amid widespread fire danger, according to Xcel Energy. Fire weather watches will be in effect on Monday and Tuesday for the Front Range and Eastern Plains, according to the National Weather Service. The watches cover metro Denver and parts of Jefferson, Douglas, Gilpin, Clear Creek, Park, Adams, Arapahoe, Broomfield, Elbert, Morgan and Lincoln counties. Colorado weather: More than a foot of snow forecast for mountains this week "We expect extreme wildfire conditions due to historically low snowpack, coupled with unseasonably warm and dry weather and very dry vegetation that could contribute to large, fast-spreading wildfires," Xcel Energy officials said in a statement on social media . "High winds that create wildfire risk and may cause power outages are expected to continue through Thursday." The utility plans to activate "enhanced powerline sa...

Deputy fired after DUI arrest, Douglas County sheriff says

A Douglas County deputy was fired after he was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence, assault, careless driving and obstructing a peace officer, the sheriff’s office said. Andrew Charles Sanders, 40, was arrested by Parker police officers near the intersection of Jordan Road and Bradbury Parkway the night of Feb. 7. Related Articles Family of man killed by Douglas County deputy files wrongful death suit Douglas County sheriff, DA sue Colorado over visa process for crime victims Former Douglas County teacher pleads guilty to child sex exploitation, abuse Death of man who died in custody at Jefferson County jail under investigation Douglas County wants to crack down on shoplifting — in part by fining stores if they don’t report it “I am deeply disappointed and disturbed by the arrest of one of our employees and the serious charges he is now facing,” Douglas County Sheriff Darren Weekly said in a statement. “The alleged conduct is disgraceful and stands in dire...

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