Good afternoon. Here's a look at how AP’s news coverage is shaping up in the Rockies. Questions about coverage plans are welcome and should be directed to:

The Denver AP Bureau at 303-825-0123 or apdenver@ap.org

The Cheyenne AP Bureau at 307-632-9351 or apcheyenne@ap.org

The Helena AP Bureau at 406-442-7440 or apmontana@ap.org

Rockies News Editor Matt Volz can be reached at 406-442-7440 or mvolz@ap.org.

A reminder: this information is not for publication or broadcast, and these coverage plans are subject to change. Expected stories may not develop, or late-breaking and more newsworthy events may take precedence. Advisories and digests will keep you up to date. For up-to-the minute information on AP's coverage, visit Coverage Plan at newsroom.ap.org.

All times are Mountain.

Some TV and radio stations will receive broadcast versions of the stories below, along with all updates.

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COLORADO:

IN BRIEF:

TRAIN-SEMI CRASH — The driver of a semitrailer is dead after colliding with a freight train carrying coal in northeastern Colorado on Friday.

ALSO OF COLORADO INTEREST:

WILD HORSES-ROUNDUP

A group that advocates for protection of wild horses says a federal agency didn't provide adequate notice of a weeks-long roundup planned to begin Monday in eastern Nevada and western Utah and is asking for a postponement.

SPORTS:

BBN—ROCKIES-ARBITRATION

DENVER — All-Star shortstop Trevor Story asked for $11.5 million and the Colorado Rockies offered him $10.75 million when players and teams exchanged proposed salaries in salary arbitration Friday. SENT: 576 words.

BKC—DENVER-WESTERN ILLINOIS — Pyle powers Western Illinois past Denver 86-80

BKC—COLORADO STATE-SAN JOSE STATE — Denver plays Western Illinois at Western Hall.

BKC—AIR FORCE-NEW MEXICO — Air Force plays New Mexico at Dreamstyle Arena.

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MONTANA:

COAL BANKRUPTCY-FORMER CEO

CASPER, Wyo. — Attorneys for bankrupt coal company Blackjewel LLC and its creditors are asking a federal judge to let them examine the finances of former CEO Jeff Hoops, alleging that he took millions of dollars for personal gain, according to court documents. SENT: 219 words.

AP MEMBER EXCHANGE:

RESCUING HENRY

MARION, Mont. — Emergency personnel and local volunteers came together in northwestern Montana to save the life of a horse that had been submerged up to its head in icy water for hours. By Jeremy Weber, Daily Inter Lake. SENT: 1,078 words.

ALSO OF MONTANA INTEREST:

WILD HORSES-ROUNDUP

A group that advocates for protection of wild horses says a federal agency didn't provide adequate notice of a weeks-long roundup planned to begin Monday in eastern Nevada and western Utah and is asking for a postponement.

SPORTS:

BKC—PORTLAND STATE-MONTANA STATE — Portland State plays Montana State at Worthington Arena.

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WYOMING:

COAL BANKRUPTCY-FORMER CEO

CASPER, Wyo. — Attorneys for bankrupt coal company Blackjewel LLC and its creditors are asking a federal judge to let them examine the finances of former CEO Jeff Hoops, alleging that he took millions of dollars for personal gain, according to court documents. SENT: 219 words.

ALSO OF WYOMING INTEREST:

WILD HORSES-ROUNDUP

A group that advocates for protection of wild horses says a federal agency didn't provide adequate notice of a weeks-long roundup planned to begin Monday in eastern Nevada and western Utah and is asking for a postponement.

IN BRIEF:

LAW SCHOOL RENOVATIONS-FUNDS — The University of Wyoming has requested $12 million from the state to fund more than half of a renovation and expansion project for its College of Law.

SPORTS:

BKC—UNLV-WYOMING — UNLV plays Wyoming at Arena-Auditorium.

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