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• Forest Service seeks recreational shooter as person of interest in Park County wildfire

  27-03-2017 23:58
  
  Authorities are searching for a person of interest in a wildfire that burned 300 acres of Forest Service land southeast of Kenosha Pass in Park County.
  The U.S. Forest Service says investigators have determined the blaze was caused by recreational shooting and want to speak with a man seen in the area around when the fire began. He was in a silver, extended cab Chevrolet pickup truck with tinted rear windows and a brush guard.
  The fire began March 17 on Pike National Forest land in the
  
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• No. 1 Pioneers Punch Ticket To Frozen Four With 6-3 Win Over Penn State

  27-03-2017 23:55
  
  CINCINNATI, Ohio (CBS4) – The Denver Pioneers hockey team is once again heading to the Frozen Four in the NCAA hockey tournament.
  The No. 1 Pioneers defeated No. 11 Penn State 6-3 Sunday night in the championship game of the NCAA tournament’s Midwest Region at U.S. Bank Arena in Cincinnati.
  RELATED: With Classes Over, DU Captain Will Butcher Is Living The Good Life
  Denver will face Notre Dame on Thursday at 7:30 p.m.
  Minnesota Duluth will face Harvard in the other matchup.
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• Report: Canada to legalize marijuana by July 2018

  27-03-2017 23:52
  
  The frenzy surrounding Canada’s marijuana market intensified Monday after a report the government will unveil plans to legalize sales for recreational use in April.
  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government will introduce legislation the week of April 10 to legalize marijuana by July 1, 2018, according to a report from the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. David Taylor, a spokesman for Justice Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould, declined to comment on the reported timelines. He reiterat
  
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• Suspect in fatal Centennial shooting was “nervous … sweating profusely” when found hours later

  27-03-2017 23:17
  
  The 29-year-old man arrested in the March 22 fatal shooting outside a wholesale store in Centennial “appeared to be nervous and was sweating profusely” when he was found hours later by authorities, according to court documents.
  An Arapahoe County sheriff’s deputy also noted in a report that Nicholas Locascio was struggling to keep his eyes open.
  Arapahoe County Sheriff's OfficeNicholas Locascio.Locascio is being held on suspicion of first-degree murder in the dea
  
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• Colorado poised to slash funding for controversial student health survey

  27-03-2017 23:15
  
  Two years after a controversial student health survey sparked protracted debate at the State Board of Education, questions about the survey’s value have moved to the state legislature — and could mean a loss of $745,000 in state funding for the biennial data collection effort.
  Funding for the Healthy Kids Colorado Survey, which comes primarily from the state’s Marijuana Tax Cash Fund, was not included in the proposed state budget earlier this spring and may not return despite r
  
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• H&M plans to open 13th Colorado store this fall

  27-03-2017 23:08
  
  Swedish fast-fashion retailer H&M said Monday it plans to open its 13th Colorado location at The Shops at Northfield Stapleton this fall.
  The store, set to open next to the Ergo Aveda Salon, will cover 20,000 square feet and carry the company’s clothing lines for men, women and children. It will also include a “store within a store” section for fashion accessories.
  Colorado has provided the company a warm welcome since it opened its first store in the state at the
  
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• With Classes Over, DU Captain Will Butcher Is Living The Good Life

  27-03-2017 23:02
  
  By Michael Spencer
  DENVER (CBS4) – Denver Pioneers captain Will Butcher could come home from Chicago with two trophies — a national title and the Hobie Baker. But right now, Butcher is in a rare position — the senior is done for good with his classes.
  “I haven’t had a time where I’ve just been playing hockey, I’ve always been in school at the same time,” said Butcher as he sat in a chair in the DU players’ lounge.
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• Signs Of Spring Popping Up In Colorado’s National Parks

  27-03-2017 23:00
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – Spring has sprung in Colorado’s national parks.
  In Mesa Verde National Park, “evidence of spring has arrived in the park as the sound of songbirds mix with the increasing laughter and chattering of visitors exploring the museum, trails, and taking in the spectacular views of ancient cliff dwellings.”Colorado National Monument posted to Facebook that they’re already starting to see blooming wildflowers.Winter hasn’t quite let go of the Sand Dune
  
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• Keidel: Raiders Bound For Sin City

  27-03-2017 22:44
  
  By Jason Keidel
  For a team and town that always spelled impending doom for opponents, the worm has indeed turned.
  How odd that the Grim Reaper is scratching on Oakland’s door. The Oakland Raiders invaded and pillaged so many teams over the decades. But now it’s their own gridiron embryo getting the news that the NFL has approved a move to Las Vegas.
  The self-styled pirates, the autumn wind and the haunting strings of the philharmonic and John Facenda’s booming baritone announci
  
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• Police investigating vandalism of Islamic Center of Fort Collins as hate crime, release video

  27-03-2017 22:30
  
  Provided by Fort Collins Police DepartmentA screenshot of surveillance video recordings showing the man who vandalized the Fort Collins Islamic Center early Sunday.Fort Collins police, who are investigating the vandalism early Sunday of the Islamic Center of Fort Collins as a hate crime, released surveillance video from the incident Monday and asked for the public’s help in solving the case.
  “This incident has a very real impact on our Muslim friends and neighbors,&rdq
  
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• Frank Dell’Apa, former head of Colorado Prison Association and Boulder Airporter founder, dies at 90

  27-03-2017 22:21
  
  Provided y the Dell'Apa familyFrank Dell’ApaFrank Dell’Apa, an expert in the corrections field who headed up the Colorado Prison Association and fell in love with the Rocky Mountain West, died earlier this month at 90.
  Dell’Apa also once led the corrections program for the Western Interstate Commission on Higher Education in Boulder and served in the Navy during World War II. He founded the Boulder Airporter shuttle service, as well, becoming one of the early pioneers of such b
  
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• NHL poised to skate into China, hockey’s next frontier

  27-03-2017 22:12
  
  When Andong Song started playing hockey in China at age 6, he wore figure skates on his feet and had to use the straight parts of short-track speedskating rinks for practice.
  His father brought back equipment from his travels one piece at a time, and his family moved to Canada a few years later so he could pursue a career in the sport. Song, the first Chinese player selected in the NHL draft, envisions a day when that sort of cross-global exodus is no longer necessary for kids growing up in Chin
  
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• Bill hopes to study, reverse Colorado’s growing teacher shortage

  27-03-2017 22:07
  
  A bipartisan bill aimed at studying and fixing the causes of Colorado’s growing teacher shortage passed the state House on Monday and now heads to the Senate for approval.
  House Bill 1003 requires the Department of Higher Education to work with the Colorado Department of Education, school districts and other education associations to identify root causes of the teacher shortage and recommend strategies to recruit and retain more teachers.
  Because each area of the state has different n
  
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• Joseph On Raiders: ‘You Feel Bad For The Fans’

  27-03-2017 21:47
  
  PHOENIX (CBS4) – Broncos head coach Vance Joseph commented on the Raiders moving to Las Vegas.
  Their relocation was announced midday at Monday after NFL owners voted 31-1 to move the team, Miami being the only one against it.
  In regards to the move, Joseph said that “obviously Oakland fans are great fans, and you feel bad for the fans. This game is about the fans. They’re losing a great franchise in Oakland.”Coach Joseph on the @RAIDERS' move to Las Vegas: pic.twitter.com
  
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• It May Not Boost IQ, But Breast Is Still Best For Babies

  27-03-2017 21:42
  
   By Dr. Dave Hnida
  (CBS4) – There’s no question that there are a number of health reasons to breastfeed your baby, but one big question we’ve had is, does it really make a child smarter? Over the years some experts have claimed it definitely does, others are more lukewarm on the claim.
  This week comes a study in the journal Pediatrics that adds more evidence to the belief of “probably not.”
  The research followed a group of close to 8,000 infants for five years.
  
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• Build Change receives $1.25 million grant to retrofit homes in emerging nations before disaster strikes

  27-03-2017 21:36
  
  Denver-based Build Change was already helping communities in emerging nations affected by earthquakes rebuild safer homes. So in 2014, the nonprofit decided to take it to the next level: Retrofit homes to withstand disasters before they strike, saving lives in the process.
  The move made sense — it’s already well-known in the industry that investing $1 in prevention saves $7 in disaster response, Build Change founder and CEO Elizabeth Hausler said. But the nonprofi
  
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• Las Vegas just the latest move for vagabond Raiders

  27-03-2017 21:15
  
  The Raiders have been on the move quite a bit in their nearly six decades as a pro football franchise.
  The team will switch cities yet again. On Monday, NFL owners approved the franchise’s eventual move from Oakland to Las Vegas.
  Here’s a look at some of the major moves for one of the NFL’s most successful and yet vagabond teams.
  Related ArticlesMarch 27, 2017 Oakland Raiders receive NFL owners’ approval to move to Las VegasMarch 27, 2017 Broncos CEO Joe Ellis has mixed f
  
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• Colorado Budget Proposal Cuts Youth Surveys On Drugs, Sex

  27-03-2017 21:09
  
  DENVER (AP) — Colorado schoolchildren may not be asked about their drug use and sex habits in anonymous surveys any more. That’s under a bipartisan budget proposal moving through the Legislature.
  The budget draft introduced Monday cuts $745,000 to eliminate the Healthy Kids Colorado Survey.
  The anonymous survey has been done since 1991 and is used to chart risk behaviors such as smoking and drinking.
  The survey has long rankled conservatives but is praised by health officials as the
  
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• Oakland Raiders receive NFL owners’ approval to move to Las Vegas

  27-03-2017 20:52
  
  PHOENIX — NFL owners approved the Oakland Raiders’ move to Las Vegas at the league meetings Monday.
  The vote was a foregone conclusion after the league and Raiders were not satisfied with Oakland’s proposals for a new stadium, and Las Vegas stepped up with $750 million in public money. Bank of America also is giving Raiders owner Mark Davis a $650 million loan, further helping to persuade owners to allow the third team relocation in just over a year.
  Owners voted 31-1 to appro
  
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• Denver will spend $200 per hour to investigate allegations against deputy police chief

  27-03-2017 20:31
  
  Karl Gehring, The Denver PostDenver Police Department’s Matt Murray appears during a news conference called by the police department January 31, 2012.Denver will pay $200 per hour for a law firm to investigate allegations against the police department’s deputy chief Matt Murray, according to documents obtained by The Denver Post.
  Stephanie O’Malley, the Department of Safety executive director, chose the law firm Flynn Investigations Group, which also does business as Employment
  
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• Raiders Are Moving To Las Vegas

  27-03-2017 20:15
  
  PHOENIX (AP) — NFL owners approved the Oakland Raiders’ move to Las Vegas at the league meetings on Monday.
  The vote was a foregone conclusion after the league and Raiders were not satisfied with Oakland’s proposals for a new stadium, and Las Vegas stepped up with $750 million in public money. Bank of America also is giving Raiders owner Mark Davis a $650 million loan, further helping convince the owners to allow the third team relocation in just over a year.
  Owners voted 31-1
  
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• Kevin Gausman, former Grandview High star, named Orioles’ opening day starter

  27-03-2017 20:13
  
  SARASOTA, Fla. — The Baltimore Orioles will have a new starter for their April 3 opener for the first time in the last four years.
  Manager Buck Showalter said Monday that right-hander Kevin Gausman to start against Toronto.
  The move to start the 26-year-old Gausman wasn’t unexpected. Showalter had ruled right-hander Chris Tillman out of the opener when spring training began last month because of a sore right shoulder.
  Gausman, who was 9-12 with a 3.61 ERA last season, wasn’t su
  
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• Health And Bullpen Willing, Rockies Primed For Playoff Run

  27-03-2017 20:09
  
  DENVER (AP) — The Ian-Desmond-to-first-base experiment was going along better than anticipated — until he broke his hand.
  Just the way spring training has gone for the Colorado Rockies.
  Better now than later for a team that’s trying to make the postseason for the first time since 2009. Still, it’s been a trying March for a team that may finally have a starting rotation and bullpen to back a powerful lineup.
  A quick review of the setbacks:
  — Desmond had surgery on hi
  
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• Senators urge USA Hockey to end dispute with women’s team

  27-03-2017 19:58
  
  WASHINGTON — Fourteen U.S. senators have written a letter to USA Hockey’s executive director over their concerns about the treatment of the women’s national team.
  Players have threatened to boycott the upcoming world championships in Michigan over a wage dispute. The senators, all Democrats, urged David Ogrean to resolve the matter and ensure the team receives “equitable resources.” They cited the Ted Stevens Olympic and Amateur Sports Act.
  USA Hockey’s board
  
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• Aurora code enforcement officer recorded himself soliciting prostitutes on body camera

  27-03-2017 19:57
  
  An Aurora code enforcement officer has resigned after he recorded himself soliciting two prostitutes late last year while his body camera was rolling, according to court documents and investigators.
  Paul Thorne, 54, pleaded guilty on March 6 to one count of soliciting prostitution, a Class 3 misdemeanor, Arapahoe County prosecutors say. He was sentenced to six months probation and 60 hours of community service in the case, which was first reported by KCNC-TV.
  Thorne’s case is apparently th
  
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• Colorado lawmakers introduce a $26.8 billion state spending bill

  27-03-2017 19:48
  
  Colorado lawmakers introduced a $26.8 billion state spending bill Monday that offers a modest increase in state employee salaries and education at the expense of cuts to hospitals.
  The state Senate will take the first votes Wednesday on the packages of budget bills and the attention will focus on the $10.6 billion in discretionary spending. Senate Bill 254 was introduced Monday following a a marathon session last week that stretched to 11 p.m. Wednesday.
  The Joint Budget Committee stru
  
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• Colorado Protects Marijuana Use While Patients Await Trial

  27-03-2017 19:44
  
  DENVER (AP) — Marijuana use shouldn’t be banned while people await trail. That’s according to a bill that passed the Colorado Legislature Monday.
  The bill applies only to medical marijuana patients, not all defendants. But the bill forbids a court from saying that criminal defendants who are marijuana patients must abstain from pot as a condition of bond.
  The measure has already passed the Senate and now awaits the signature of Gov. John Hickenlooper, who is expected to agree t
  
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• Denver One Of The Best Places For Women In Tech Jobs

  27-03-2017 19:20
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – Women have a much better chance at finding tech jobs in Denver than many other places.
  That’s according to a new study by SmartAsset.
  They found that Denver was the ninth-best city overall for women in tech.
  Women fill 24 percent of technology jobs.
  (credit: SmartAsset.com)
  While the numbers still may be extremely lopsided in favor of men, the company says that “in a number of U.S. cities the tech workforce is not nearly so imbalanced.”
  To compile their ra
  
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• Broncos CEO Joe Ellis has mixed feelings about Raiders’ potential move to Las Vegas

  27-03-2017 19:04
  
  PHOENIX — The Broncos can forget San Diego. Soon, they’ll likely forget Oakland, too.
  NFL owners convened in Phoenix Monday morning to vote on the Raiders’ proposed move to Las Vegas, which, if approved, would make them the third team (Chargers, Rams) to recently switch cities. Two of those are divisional rivals for the Broncos, ensuring their road schedule will look a lot different in a couple of years.
  NFL commissioner Roger Goodell penned a letter to Mayor Libby Schaaf of Oa
  
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• How Colorado players fared in the second weekend of the 2017 NCAA Tournament

  27-03-2017 19:00
  
  While none of the local teams earned a bid to the NCAA Tournament, several former Colorado prep basketball players are playing getting a chance to shine during March Madness.
  Here’s a look at how they fared during the second weekend of the tournament:
  Maddie Meyer, Getty ImagesPJ Dozier of the South Carolina Gamecocks, right, drives to the basket against Canyon Barry of the Florida Gators during the 2017 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament East Regional at Madison Square Garden on March
  
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• Dems Force 1-Week Delay On Panel Vote On Supreme Court Pick

  27-03-2017 18:57
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Democrats on Monday forced a one-week delay in a committee vote on President Donald Trump’s Supreme Court nominee, who remains on track for confirmation with solid Republican backing.
  Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Judiciary Committee, announced that, as expected, Democrats have requested a postponement. The committee vote on Judge Neil Gorsuch now will occur on April 3.
  At least 15 Democrats and independents, led by Minority Leader Chuck Schume
  
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• Police Investigating Early Morning Shooting

  27-03-2017 18:54
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – Police are investigating a shooting that happened early Monday morning.
  It occurred in the area of 25th Avenue and Welton Street, according to a tweet by the Denver Police Department.Breaking:#DPD officers at 25th Ave and Welton St investigating shooting. 1 victim transported to the hospital.
  — Denver Police Dept. (@DenverPolice) March 27, 2017
  One person was transported to the hospital for their injuries.
  Police say they are expected to survive.
  Currently there is no
  
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• Arsenal Conducts Prescribed Burn Of Dozens Of Acres

  27-03-2017 18:51
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – A prescribed burn was conducted at the Rocky Mountain Arsenal.
  Crews burned about 77 acres Monday.
  Smoke from the burn was visible across much of the Denver Metro Area.South Metro Wildland Firefighters are staffing Brush 33 today and assisting with prescribed burn operations at the Rocky Mountain Arsenal. pic.twitter.com/h3p5hsCEyk
  — SouthMetroFireRescue (@SouthMetroPIO) March 27, 2017
  Crews across the Front Range are taking advantage of the forecast this week to star
  
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• Arsenal Conducting Prescribed Burn

  27-03-2017 18:51
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – A prescribed burn is being conducted at the Rocky Mountain Arsenal.
  They’re expecting to burn about 77 acres Monday.
  Smoke from the burn is visible across much of the Denver Metro Area.South Metro Wildland Firefighters are staffing Brush 33 today and assisting with prescribed burn operations at the Rocky Mountain Arsenal. pic.twitter.com/h3p5hsCEyk
  — SouthMetroFireRescue (@SouthMetroPIO) March 27, 2017
  
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• Minus Cousins, Pelicans Top Nuggets 115-90 Behind Davis’ 31

  27-03-2017 18:44
  
  DENVER (AP) — A rousing defensive effort helped the New Orleans Pelicans boost their flickering playoff hopes.
  Anthony Davis had 31 points and 15 rebounds, helping to compensate for the absence of injured DeMarcus Cousins, and New Orleans beat the Denver Nuggets 115-90 on Sunday night.
  “Offensively, we did a really great job of moving the basketball,” Pelicans coach Alvin Gentry said. “But the defense won the game, let’s tell it like it is. We were great defensively
  
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• Chipotle Unveils New TV Series

  27-03-2017 18:40
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – Chipotle just unveiled a new TV series.
  Its goal is to educate children.
  The food chain says “RAD Lands” will explain where food comes from and how it’s prepared.
  (credit: Chipotle)
  They say the show will not advertise the restaurant, but instead is “an unbranded, limited series” with interesting content about food.
  The first episode is free, but the rest cost two dollars each on I-Tunes.
  (credit: Chipotle)
  
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• Refugee Children Outfitted With Donated Clothing

  27-03-2017 18:25
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – Dozens of refugee children have new clothes thanks to the Denver Health Foundation.
  The group held its second “Refugee Outreach Event” Sunday.
  (credit: CBS)
  Volunteers helped outfit children with donated coats, pants, shoes, and more.
  Some volunteers say it was a humbling experience.
  “To get some clothes, hygiene, shoes…things that they usually don’t get like how we’re privileged. We’re trying to give them a chance to get the thing
  
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• Breast-Fed Children Not Necessarily Smarter, Study Finds

  27-03-2017 18:02
  
  CBS Local – Researchers in Dublin found that difference in intelligence for kids who are breast-fed compared to those who are not is negligible.
  “[The difference] wasn’t big enough to show statistical significance,” said study author Lisa-Christine Girard, a child-development researcher at University College Dublin, via NPR.org. “We weren’t able to find a direct causal link between breast-feeding and children’s cognitive outcomes.&rdq
  
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• Miller hopes Peko can help with vote

  27-03-2017 17:58
  
  Von Miller thinks Domata Peko can help him get one more vote.       
  
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• Senate Panel To Meet On Supreme Court Nominee, Delay Likely

  27-03-2017 17:53
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate Judiciary Committee will meet Monday to consider the nomination of Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch, but Democrats are expected to delay the vote until next week.
  Any member of the committee can move to delay committee business, and it is frequent practice on the panel.
  At least 15 Democrats and independents, led by Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, have announced their opposition to the Denver-based appeals court judge, arguing that Gorsuch has ruled too often
  
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• Plow Driver Clears Way For Ambulance On A Call

  27-03-2017 17:31
  
  COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (CBS4) – Video shows a plow driver clearing the road for an ambulance during our snowstorms last Friday.
  The paramedic on the call recorded the video.
  She says they were responding to a life-threatening call Friday morning, but their route was blocked by cars stuck in the snow.
  That’s when they noticed the city plow and asked for help.
  “We were not expecting him to plow us past the hill,” EMT Lisa Palmerton said. “When he kept going we decide
  
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• Denver’s Dobby Is Showing ‘Great Progress’

  27-03-2017 17:01
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – The Denver Zoo has some good news on Dobby the giraffe.
  They posted the update to Facebook this weekend, saying “his recent medical exam showed great progress.”Since his last check, Dobby has gained more than 32 pounds and grown at least five inches.
  His blood work has also returned to normal levels.
  RELATED: Your Questions Answered On Dobby The Giraffe
  Dobby was born on Feb. 28 and, like April in New York, has become a bit of a sensation, receiving attention fr
  
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• Ride The B-Cycle For Free

  27-03-2017 16:54
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – Riders can use Denver’s B-Cycle program for free.
  The offer is open to all registered B-Cycle users and first-time riders.
  B-Cycle is waiving the normal $9 pass fee for a 30 minute ride.
  The B-Cycle Program (credit: CBS)
  This is all part of a year-long campaign called “Monday’s Motivation.”#MondaysMotivation FREE 24 Kiosk Passes today thanks to @KPcolorado! Normal Usage Fees apply. #Rideabike #getoutside https://t.co/5Kan1KcX3s pic.twitter.com/f5d22f
  
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• CU To Hold Closed-Door Meeting To ‘Receive Legal Advice’

  27-03-2017 16:48
  
  BOULDER, Colo. (CBS4) – The University of Colorado’s Board of Regents will hold a closed-door meeting Monday.
  This comes as the university prepares to receive the results of an investigation into the school’s handling of domestic violence allegation against former assistant football coach Joe Tumpkin.
  An outside law firm is expected to release the results of that review soon.
  The investigation is looking into whether CU officials violated campus policy by failing to report the
  
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• City To Hold Study Session On Sanctuary City Status

  27-03-2017 16:36
  
  AURORA, Colo. (CBS4) – Aurora’s city council will hold a special study session on its status as a sanctuary city.
  There will be no public comment allowed at the meeting.
  In response, the Colorado People’s Alliance has organized a press conference before the session to show support for the immigrant community.
  The White House recently released a list of cities ICE says are not cooperating with requests to detain undocumented immigrants.
  The Aurora Detention Center is on that lis
  
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• 30 Players: Tyler Skaggs Must Stay Healthy, Perform For Angels

  27-03-2017 16:31
  
  By Rich Arleo
  CBS Local Sports, in our 30 Players 30 Days spring training feature, profiles one young player from each Major League Baseball team leading up to opening day. 
  2016 season (Minors): 9 G, 9 GS, 39 1/3 IP, 1.60 ERA, 0.87 WHIP, 3 W, 53 SO, 8 BB
  2016 season (Majors): 10 G, 10 GS, 49 2/3 IP, 4.17 ERA, 1.49 WHIP, 3 W, 50 SO, 23 BB
  A player who made his MLB debut back in 2012 isn’t usually considered a player to watch five years later, but thanks to a number of injuries, 25-yea
  
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• United Airlines: Customers ‘Welcome’ To Wear Leggings

  27-03-2017 16:24
  
  DENVER (AP) — United Airlines says regular-paying flyers are welcome to wear leggings aboard its flights, even though two teenage girls were barred by a gate agent from boarding a flight from Denver to Minneapolis on Sunday because of their attire.
  An airline spokesman said that the girls were traveling under an employee travel pass that includes a dress code. The move sparked a wave of online criticism against United. Comedian Sarah Silverman tweeted that she would change her United fligh
  
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• It May Be Easier To Change The Gender On Birth Certificates

  27-03-2017 16:08
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – Colorado lawmakers are taking another look at a bill that would make it easier to change the gender on your birth certificate.
  The legislation is designed to help transgender Coloradans make the change on their birth certificate without the requirement of surgery.
  The House heard the issue earlier in March. Monday, the Senate’s State Veterans and Military Affairs Committee will hear it at 1:30 p.m.
  Supporters say transgender people risk being denied for jobs and housi
  
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• Blue Bell Ice Cream Returns To Colorado

  27-03-2017 15:48
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – Blue Bell ice cream is coming back to Colorado.
  The product was pulled from shelves in April, 2015 after it was linked to 10 listeria cases.
  Three people died.
  Blue Bell’s production plants underwent extensive cleaning and decontamination.
  RELATED: Rocky Ford Spokesperson Believes Blue Bell Can Reboot After Listeria Outbreak
  Starting Monday, the ice will be available once again in stores across the state.
  
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• Latest Forecast: More Rain And More Snow Several Times This Week.

  27-03-2017 15:47
  
  By Ashton Altieri
  DENVER (CBS4) – The main storm track over the Rocky Mountain region has stayed north of Colorado for most of this month. Late last week the track shifted south to move directly over our state and it doesn’t show signs of shifting again anytime soon. And therefore we have numerous chances for rain this week in the Denver area. The best chance will be late Tuesday through early Wednesday.At this time we expect the snow level to drop no lower than about 6,000 feet
  
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