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• Broncos Break For Summer

  14-06-2018 23:53
  By Romi BeanENGLEWOOD, Colo. (CBS4) – The Broncos wrapped up their early offseason work with the final day of mandatory mini-camp Thursday.
  Players and staff will not be together again until late July when Training Camp begins. For the next five or so weeks, players will get to relax, rest, and have a little fun before things shift into high gear.
  Brandon Marshall at minicamp (credit: CBS)
  “I’m going to go to L.A. and train with Omar Bolden. He’s a great trainer and a gre
  
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• Glendale To Launch Fireworks Display On July 2

  14-06-2018 23:22
  July 2: The City of Glendale will launch its fireworks from Creekside Park. Get more information at glendale.co.us.
  
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• More Evacuees Return Home In 416 Fire

  14-06-2018 23:07
  DURANGO, Colo. (CBS4) — More people living near the 416 Fire burning north of Durango who were evacuated are being allowed to return home on Thursday.Another 375 homes and 19 businesses were in the area where the evacuation orders were lifted. That’s more than half of those initially evacuated. HERMOSA, CO – JUNE 14: Coty Newby,a firefighter with a Type II hand crew with Idaho Department of Lands, prepares his gear with his crew before heading out for the day on the fire line o
  
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• I-25 Reopens After Fuel Leaks From Overturned Semi

  14-06-2018 22:55
  DENVER (CBS4) – A fuel spill following a crash during the morning rush hour in Denver led to an extraordinarily long closure of northbound Interstate 25 on Thursday.
  (credit: Denver Fire Department)
  The crash happened at approximately 7 a.m. at Park Avenue West. It involved a tanker truck carrying diesel that overturned and several other vehicles.
  The northbound lanes weren’t fully reopened until 2:30 p.m. The on ramp to Interstate 70 from I-25 was also closed.
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• All Evacuation Orders Lifted For Buffalo Fire

  14-06-2018 22:47
  SILVERTHORNE, Colo. (CBS4) – All evacuation orders were lifted Thursday afternoon in Silverthorne as firefighters continue to secure the fire lines on the fire burning on Buffalo Mountain. Some of those allowed to return home will remain under pre-evacuation status.
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  All residents will be allowed to return home starting at 3 p.m. Thursday. Power and water have been restored in those neighborhoods.
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  Thursday evening and throughout the weekend residents should expec
  
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• Two Rare Overnight Heat Bursts Recorded In Colorado

  14-06-2018 22:30
  By Chris SpearsDENVER (CBS4) – A relatively rare phenomenon was documented by two Colorado weather stations around midnight Thursday.
  Its called a heat burst and it happened in both Akron and Yuma about an hour apart.A heat burst occurs as a high-based thunderstorm, meaning the cloud base is several thousand feet off the ground, weakens and falls apart.
  As that happens air that was inside the thunderstorm rushes out, almost like a big exhale.
  A Heat Burst is affecting Yuma county, CO early
  
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• Fireball Whiskey Covers Interstate After Crash Between 2 Tractor Trailers

  14-06-2018 22:29
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A crash involving two tractor trailers in Arkansas left the roadway covered in Fireball whiskey and shut down an interstate for several hours Thursday.
  The Arkansas Department of Transportation reports the crash happened at 10:45 a.m. on Interstate 40 west in Pulaski County.
  A tweet from the department showed bottles of Fireball Cinnamon Whiskey along the highway.
  Looks like we’ll be working this for a while. Updates as they are available. pic.twitter.com/KEaXI
  
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• Many Animals Are Shifting From Day To Night To Avoid People

  14-06-2018 22:15
  NEW YORK (AP) — Lions and tigers and bears are increasingly becoming night owls because of us, a new study says.
  Scientists have long known that human activity disrupts nature. Besides becoming more vigilant and reducing time spent looking for food, many mammals may travel to remote areas or move around less to avoid contact with people.
  The latest research found even activities like hiking and camping can scare animals and drive them to become more active at night.(credit: CBS)
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• Here’s How To Properly Dispose A Damaged American Flag

  14-06-2018 22:11
  PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – Today is Flag Day, a day that commemorates the adoption of the United States flag on June 14, 1777.
  Given the amount of attention the American flag has received in recent months, it is important to treat the flag, a symbol of freedom and justice, with the utmost respect.
  Part of treating the flag with respect is knowing how to properly dispose of a damaged flag. According to the United States Flag Code (4 USC Sec 8 Para (k) Amended 7 July 1976) states, &ldquo
  
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• Water World Sanitizing Concession Areas And Pools, Intends To Reopen Friday

  14-06-2018 21:57
  FEDERAL HEIGHTS, Colo. (CBS4) – Staff at Water World are working with local officials as they clean up their contaminated water supply.
  (credit: CBS)
  The water park in Federal Heights announced on Wednesday that they would be closed on Thursday so they could fully sanitize their concession areas and their pools with extra chlorine.
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  “Non-potable water may have been introduced to our domestic water supply this week,” they wrote in a news release.
  Officials with the
  
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• Poacher Busted For Baiting And Killing Bear

  14-06-2018 21:53
  TEXAS CREEK, Colo. (CBS4) — Wildlife officials busted a poacher illegally baiting and killing bears — and used photos from his own game camera to prove the crime.
  Back in September 2017, a confidential informant spotted a salmon fillet taped to a tree in a remote spot on Table Mountain in rural Fremont County. That person took a photo of the bait and provided it to Colorado Parks and Wildlife.
  “Bob Carochi, a CPW district wildlife manager who has patrolled t
  
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• Feeling Hangry? Study Says It’s A Real Thing

  14-06-2018 21:23
  (CBS LOCAL) — Have you ever found yourself getting angry after not eating food for a long time? It turns out that being “hangry” is a legitimate condition.
  According to a new study conducted by doctoral students at the University of North Carolina, operating on an empty stomach can create a negative emotional response.
  “We all know that hunger can sometimes affect our emotions and perceptions of the world around us,” said Jennifer MacCormack, a doctoral st
  
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• Stephanie McMahon Stars In An All-New ‘Undercover Boss’

  14-06-2018 21:19
  Stephanie McMahon is the chief brand officer of World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc., the primary spokesperson for WWE’s social responsibility initiatives, a global brand ambassador and now…an undercover boss. In Friday night’s new installment of Undercover Boss: Celebrity Edition, McMahon slams into undercover mode to find raw talent and helps a young WWE fan’s charitable dreams come true.
  During her time undercover McMahon meets Kenny Marquez, a South California native
  
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• WWE Insiders Pick Money In The Bank

  14-06-2018 21:18
  By Chuck Carroll
  WWE Money in the Bank features 10 matches, including men’s and women’s ladder matches for an all-important guaranteed title shot. But it isn’t the matches for which the pay-per-view is named that is generating the buzz. Former UFC superstar Ronda Rousey gets her first crack at gold in WWE, as she takes on Nia Jax for the RAW Women’s Championship.
  In some regard, Rousey’s title shot has backed WWE into a corner. On one hand, a strong case can be made
  
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• 1 Woman Dead, Another Hurt After Officer-Involved Shooting

  14-06-2018 21:15
  ADAMS COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4) – A woman is dead and another is being treated at the hospital after an officer-involved shooting in Adams County on Thursday.
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  The shooting happened near the Timber Ridge apartments close to the intersection of 69th Avenue and Pecos Street. That’s about two miles north of Denver’s city limits, just south of Highway 36.
  Adams County Sheriff Mike McIntosh said several of his deputies were checking out a suspicious vehicle in the morning. M
  
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• WATCH: Candidate Sprays Himself In The Face With Pepper Spray In Campaign Ad

  14-06-2018 20:32
  DENVER (CBS4) — There are plenty of videos on YouTube of people spraying themselves in the face with pepper spray — but most of them aren’t congressional campaign ads.
  But Levi Tillemann, a Democratic candidate for Colorado’s 6th congressional district, on Denver’s east side, did just that.
  (credit: YouTube/Levi Tillemann)
  The painful stunt was a response to proposals to arm educators to defend classrooms in the event of a school shooting.
  “I’ve had
  
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• Officers Involved In Shooting North Of City Limits

  14-06-2018 20:30
  (CBS4) – Police in Adams County say “all suspects are accounted for” after a shooting near 69th Avenue and Pecos Street.
  (credit: CBS)
  They tweeted that there was an officer-involved shooting at that location late Thursday morning and that there is no danger to the public.
  When Copter4 flew overhead a little before noon, police tape was cordoning off sections of the Timber Ridge apartments. The scene is about two miles north of Denver’s city limits, just south of Hig
  
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• Struggling Giraffe Calf ‘Chooses’ Her Name

  14-06-2018 20:21
  COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (CBS4) — The giraffe calf at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo that has been struggling with medical issues since Wednesday morning now has a name.
  The zoo was holding a naming contest for the calf, but on Thursday officials said they had decided to go ahead and name her.
  “Late last night the team was working on her and decided it was time for her to have a name,” Chastain said.
  (credit: Cheyenne Mountain Zoo)
  The top two vote-getters were Penny (in honor o
  
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• Community Seeks Tax Hike In Denver For Mental Health And Opioid Crisis

  14-06-2018 20:13
  By Alan Gionet
  DENVER (CBS4) – On Thursday evening the mental health community in Denver will come together to seek support for a ballot issue to bring more mental health and substance abuse services to the Mile High City.
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  They will call it the “Caring 4 Denver” campaign, and supporters want a .25% increase in sales tax in the city to bring more mental health and substance abuse services to Denver.
  “Our friends, family members and neighbors in Denver need ou
  
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• Giraffe Calf Health Scare: ‘We’re Cautiously Optimistic’

  14-06-2018 19:26
  COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (CBS4) — Officials at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo say they are “cautiously optimistic” about the giraffe calf that has required medical care since Wednesday morning.
  The calf, known for now as #200, was found splayed in her stall Wednesday morning.
  “Splaying means that her legs had gone out from underneath her in an unnatural way,” officials explained. “This can be anywhere from not very serious and treatable to life-threatening.”
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• Missouri Woman Seeks Apology After Government Workers Caught Shaming Family

  14-06-2018 19:23
  Jefferson City, MO (CBS Local)– A Missouri woman says she was laughed at by a government worker when she called for food stamps and now she’s seeking an apology from the Missouri Department of Social Services.
  KCTV News 5 acquired a recording of the phone call between the woman, Assami Sudduth, and a social services worker who was working in the St. Louis call center. According to the station, Sudduth has an app on her phone that automatically records every phone call. Sudduth and he
  
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• Suspect Involved In Shooting That Left Officer Injured Is Dead

  14-06-2018 19:22
  DENVER (CBS4) – The suspect involved in a shootout with Denver police officers near the state Capitol building on Wednesday night has died.
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  An officer was shot in the leg on Colfax Avenue near Washington Street but will be okay. Two other people caught in the crossfire had minor injuries.
  The officer was on bike patrol when someone flagged he and his partner down reporting a robbery at the 7-Eleven nearby.
  The shooting had Colfax Avenue closed for several hours.
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• Buffalo Fire Evacuations Still In Place In Silverthorne

  14-06-2018 19:05
  SILVERTHORNE, Colo. (CBS4) – Evacuation orders are still in place in Silverthorne as firefighters work to improve the fire lines on the fire burning on Buffalo Mountain.The Buffalo Fire has burned 91 acres and is 20 percent contained. It started on Tuesday and put up a huge plume of smoke as it threatened the Wildernest and Mesa Cortina neighborhoods.
  Electrical power and natural gas has been restored to all the homes in the evacuated subdivisions.
  PHOTO GALLERY: Buffalo Fire
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• No Structures Lost In Grass Fire That Broke Out Along I-70

  14-06-2018 19:01
  WATKINS, Colo. (CBS4) – A grass fire burned more than 100 acres of farmland next to Interstate 70 Thursday morning and forced evacuations.
  (credit: CBS)
  Firefighters were working to get the Galambs Fire under control at 6:30 a.m. and several hours later they had it 100% contained.
  (credit: CBS)
  The burn area is located between Manilla and Watkins.
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  Interstate 70 remained open during the firefight although some lanes were temporarily blocked by firefighting equipment.
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• Double Amputee Becomes The First To Scale Pikes Peak

  14-06-2018 18:31
  COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (CBS4) – A Colorado Springs woman who doesn’t have legs climbed to the top of Pikes Peak this week.
  (credit: Lucien Pichette)
  Mandy Horvath became the first double amputee to achieve the feat.
  She accomplished it after several grueling days using her hands to crawl up the trail leading to the 14,115 summit of America’s Mountain.
  Horvath lost her legs in a train accident several years ago. In April she boldly crawled up to the top of the steep Manitou Inc
  
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• Kansas City Cemetery Tells Woman They Can’t Find Her Mother’s Headstone

  14-06-2018 18:26
  Ryan Mayer
  Kansas City, MO (CBS LOCAL) — A Kansas woman got an unpleasant surprise recently when she went to visit her mother’s grave. Her mother’s headstone was missing.
  According to Fox 4 KC, Tierra Morrison said that she buried her mom at Lincoln Cemetery a decade ago because it was close to where she lived at the time. But, when she went to visit the grave site in March for what would have been her mom’s 55th birthday, her headstone was nowhere to be found.
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• MLB’s Worst Teams: Reasons For Hope

  14-06-2018 17:39
  By Dayn Perry
  (CBSSports.com) — Man, all we do is talk about the good teams, so let’s change that.
  In order to devote some bandwidth to the miserable MLB squadrons among us, we’ll first turn to our standings page. On the far right columns, you’ll find the playoff odds for each team, which come to us courtesy of SportsLine (@SportsLine on Twitter) Projection Model. We’re going to take those teams that, according to SportsLine, presently have
  
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• Rick Gonzalez: ‘Being On Arrow Is A Dream Come True’

  14-06-2018 17:37
  DJ Sixsmith
  Rick Gonzalez grew up reading any Marvel comic book he could get his hands on. He was a comic book collector and loved Wolverine and Punisher. After dreaming of being a super hero, Gonzalez finally got to play one when he got the part of Wild Dog on “Arrow.”
  “Being apart of this show is a dream come true,” Gonzalez said in a recent interview with CBS Local. “I’m fulfilling a fantasy and I always wanted to play a bad a**. Wild Dog is similar to my f
  
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• Denver Broncos Brain Trust Hasn’t Given Up On Paxton Lynch

  14-06-2018 17:19
  ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) Denver Broncos fans have pretty much given up on Paxton Lynch.
  Paxton Lynch #12 of the Denver Broncos attempts a pass against the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Field on December 4, 2016 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)
  No longer do they fill the airwaves and social media posts with debates about how Denver’s 2016 first-round draft pick should be learning on the job even though he hasn’t earned the Broncos’ starting quarter
  
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• Joseph Puts Henderson On Notice: Get Healthy Or Risk Getting Cut

  14-06-2018 17:07
  By Zack Kelberman
  (247 SPORTS) – Things are veering from disappointing to dire for Carlos Henderson.
  CHICAGO, IL – AUGUST 10: Carlos Henderson #11 of the Denver Broncos runs against the Chicago Bears during a preseason game at Soldier Field on August 10, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. The Broncos defeated the Bears 24-17. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
  The sophomore wide receiver missed Wednesday’s minicamp practice with what Broncos head coach Vance Joseph termed a hamstr
  
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• Fuel Leaks From Overturned Semi In Interstate 25 Crash

  14-06-2018 16:53
  DENVER (CBS4) – A fuel spill following a crash involving five vehicles has closed the northbound lanes of Interstate 25 in Denver.
  (credit: Denver Fire Department)
  The crash happened around 7 a.m. at Park Avenue West and two hours later as police investigated the crash they said the interstate closure will be “for a significant period of time.”
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  The onramp to Interstate 70 from I-25 is also closed.
  The resulting traffic backup during the morning rush hour was painf
  
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• Recently-Reconnected Brothers Going Viral As They Try To Track Down Their Twin Sisters

  14-06-2018 16:46
  ENON VALLEY, Pa. (KDKA/CBS LOCAL) — Two brothers who just made a pretty remarkable connection are now trying to track down their twin sisters.
  Ed Clark, from Enon Valley, Lawrence County, just met his half-brother, Matt Shaw, who was born in Lawrence County, but later moved to South Carolina.
  (Source: Clark Family/Facebook)
  Both men were adopted by different families at birth, but they connected, recently, through Ancestry.com. Matt also employed the help of a private detective.
  They later
  
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• After Lightning Strikes, Grass Fire Burns 8,000 Acres Near Kersey

  14-06-2018 16:27
  KERSEY, Colo. (CBS4) – A grass fire that might have been sparked by a lightning strike burned 8,000 acres overnight in Weld County.
  (credit: Ryan Shepard)
  The flames broke out off Highway 34 near Kersey late Wednesday night and grew quickly.By 2 a.m. it was fully contained.
  No one was hurt in the fire and no structures burned.
  A total of 13 fire agencies were involved in the firefight.
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• Latest Forecast: Hot And Dry Weather Keeps The Fire Danger High

  14-06-2018 16:06
  By Ashton Altieri
  DENVER (CBS4) – Thursday will be our 14th day so far this year with temperatures in 90s and our 17th straight day with above normal temperatures. Highs in the Denver, Boulder, and Fort Collins areas will be in the middle and upper 90s and it could be the hottest day so far this year in some neighborhoods.
  It will also stay predominately dry across most of Colorado. The mountains have a 10 to 20% chance for thunderstorms in the afternoon but we’re more worried about
  
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• Scherzer Putting Together MVP-Type Season For Nationals

  14-06-2018 14:55
  By Matt Citak
  Winning a Most Valuable Player Award is quite an impressive feat. By definition, the award is given to the most outstanding player from each league.
  Since the award was created in 1931, only 25 pitchers have received the honor. The most recent National League pitcher to take home the title of MVP was Clayton Kershaw in 2014, while Justin Verlander was the last to do it in the American League in 2011.
  Prior to Verlander receiving the award, no pitcher had won the MVP award since Den
  
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• WATCH: Dog Races On Field To Retrieve Ball At Minor League Baseball Game

  14-06-2018 14:49
  Ryan Mayer
  “Bark At The Park” night has become a steadily more prevalent promotion through all levels of baseball in the last few years, offering fans the opportunity to bring their favorite four-legged friends to the game with them. In some cases, teams will have on-field promotions with the dogs during the game to further entertain the crowd. At Wednesday night’s Tulsa Drillers (Los Angeles Dodgers Double-A affiliate) game, one very good dog saw that the humans were throwing
  
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• Dog Races On Field To Retrieve Ball At Minor League Baseball Game

  14-06-2018 14:49
  Ryan Mayer
  “Bark At The Park” night has become a steadily more prevalent promotion through all levels of baseball in the last few years, offering fans the opportunity to bring their favorite four-legged friends to the game with them. In some cases, teams will have on-field promotions with the dogs during the game to further entertain the crowd. At Wednesday night’s Tulsa Drillers (Los Angeles Dodgers Double-A affiliate) game, one very good dog saw that the humans were throwing
  
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• Grass Fire Breaks Out Along I-70, Forces Evacuations

  14-06-2018 14:48
  WATKINS, Colo. (CBS4) – A grass fire burned dozens of acres of farmland next to Interstate 70 Thursday morning and forced evacuations.
  (credit: CBS)
  Firefighters were working to get the Galambs Fire under control at 6:30 a.m. and by 8:30 a.m. they had it contained, according to a tweet.
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  The burn area is located between Manilla and Watkins.
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  Interstate 70 remained open during the firefight although some lanes were temporarily blocked by firefighting equipment.
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• Rockies End Losing Streak With 7-2 Win Over Phillies

  14-06-2018 06:07
  PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Carlos Gonzalez came to the plate in the fourth inning with a runner on first and nobody out and saw the shift-happy Philadelphia Phillies move three infielders to the right of second base.
  The lefty slugger promptly laid down a bunt where nobody was on the left side, sparking a big inning as another of manager Gabe Kapler’s defensive moves backfired.
  Ian Desmond hit a two-run homer in that five-run fourth, Tyler Anderson pitched seven strong innings and the Color
  
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• Shooting Involving Officer Shuts Down Part Of Colfax

  14-06-2018 06:00
  DENVER (CBS4) – A large number of Denver police responded to an officer-involved shooting near Colfax Avenue and Washington Street on Wednesday night.
  (credit: CBS)
  Deputy Chief David Quinones tells CBS4 the officer’s injuries are non life-threatening.
  Officials say the officer was on a bike patrol when he was flagged down for a report of a robbery. The officer was shot in the leg. One suspect is in grave condition, while two other people were also treated for injuries
  
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• New York Entrepreneurs Bring ‘Free Ride’ Idea To Denver

  14-06-2018 05:48
  By Kelly Werthmann
  DENVER (CBS4) – They say nothing in life is free… unless you’re looking for a ride around downtown Denver.
  (credit: CBS)
  Cleverly named ‘The Free Ride,’ the company offers no-cost trips in a six-person electric shuttle. It’s all thanks to advertisers who plaster their name and brand all over the car.
  So, courtesy of Vita Coco, people can hitch a free ride almost anywhere downtown in the Mile High City.
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  “You can take
  
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• Anonymous CBS4 Viewer Helps Police Locate Homeless Man’s Stolen Camper

  14-06-2018 05:15
  By Dillon Thomas
  FORT COLLINS, Colo. (CBS4) – After nearly two months of living out of his truck, sometimes in motels, a Fort Collins man was given his stolen trailer back on Wednesday.
  The trailer was located, after being stolen in April, by an anonymous CBS4 viewer.
  (credit: CBS)
  Larimer County Sheriff deputies responded to a home near Laporte and found the trailer after CBS4 reporter Dillon Thomas shared the anonymous tip with their dispatch.
  Shortly after the tip was shared with law en
  
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• Officers Respond To Shooting At Busy Denver Intersection

  14-06-2018 04:20
  DENVER (CBS4) – Denver police responded to a shooting near Colfax Avenue and Washington Street on Wednesday night.
  Details about what exactly happened, if anyone was hurt or killed, or if any roads are closed have not been released.
  
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• Water World Closed For Possible Water Contamination

  14-06-2018 03:18
  FEDERAL HEIGHTS, Colo. (CBS4) – Water World in Federal Heights will be closed Thursday and Friday after a possible water contamination in the park.
  Officials say a power outage and broken valve repair likely allowed irrigation pond water into the water park.
  They add guests who attended the park on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday may have been affected.
  Drinking fountains, ice, drinks and food at concession stands may have been affected, according to officials.
  County and state health o
  
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• Reality Check: 1 Attack Ad Leads To Another Amid Clean Campaign Pledge

  14-06-2018 02:00
  DENVER (CBS4) – With Election Day less than two weeks away, the Democratic gubernatorial primary is turning ugly.
  First, Cary Kennedy’s Super PAC ran an attack ad, now Jared Polis’ Super PAC is slinging mud.
  Political Specialist Shaun Boyd breaks down the claims and looks at what happened to that Clean Campaign Pledge the candidates took.
  Click here to see all of CBS4 Political Specialist Shaun Boyd’s Reality Check reports.
  Boyd’s sources for this Reality Check
  
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• More Heat Before Cooler Temperatures

  14-06-2018 01:39
  By Lauren Whitney
  DENVER (CBS4) –
  Wednesday brought our thirteenth 90+ degree day of the year to the Denver area, and we’ll add two more as we head to Friday.
  Thursday will be our toastiest day of the week, with highs approaching 100. We’ll have sunshine, clouds, and wind statewide. A few isolated storms are possible, but overall it’s a dry day.
  On the western side of the state, we’ll have very high fire danger. Red Flag Warnings will be in place thanks to the gusty
  
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• Latest Forecast: More Heat Before Cooler Temperatures

  14-06-2018 01:39
  By Lauren Whitney
  DENVER (CBS4) –
  Wednesday brought our thirteenth 90+ degree day of the year to the Denver area, and we’ll add two more as we head to Friday.
  Thursday will be our toastiest day of the week, with highs approaching 100. We’ll have sunshine, clouds, and wind statewide. A few isolated storms are possible, but overall it’s a dry day.
  On the western side of the state, we’ll have very high fire danger. Red Flag Warnings will be in place thanks to the gusty
  
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• Buffalo Fire Burning Near Silverthorne ‘Human Caused’

  14-06-2018 01:32
  SILVERTHORNE, Colo. (CBS4)– Firefighters say there was no new growth on the Buffalo Fire overnight. Officials say the fire was not caused by nature.
  The fire remains at 91 acres but is zero percent contained on Wednesday morning.
  Evacuated residents were allowed to go to their homes for a short time to gather what they need before leaving again.
  Wednesday evening, Summit County officials said evacuated residents would be allowed back in their homes again from 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. Those r
  
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• Buffalo Fire Prompts Frisco Fireworks Show Cancellation

  14-06-2018 01:19
  FRISCO, Colo. (CBS4) – The Buffalo Fire in Silverthorne has forced Frisco town officials to cancel a fireworks display at their annual BBQ challenge.
  (credit: Colorado BBQ Challenge Facebook page)
  The challenge kicks off with a concert on Thursday. The event runs through the weekend.
  Frisco is about five miles away from Silverthorne where the Buffalo Fire ignited on Tuesday.
  (credit: CBS)
  The fire forced nearly 1,400 overnight evacuations. It’s burned about 90 acres.
  Frisco offi
  
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• Giraffe Calf Health Scare: Calf Separated From Mom After Medical Issues

  14-06-2018 01:02
  COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (CBS4) — The giraffe calf born last week at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo has been separated from her mother for specialized medical care, after a health scare on Wednesday.The calf, known for now as #200, was found splayed in her stall Wednesday morning.
  “Splaying means that her legs had gone out from underneath her in an unnatural way,” officials explained. “This can be anywhere from not very serious and treatable to life-threatening.”
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