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• Suspected Cult Leader Charged With Kidnapping After 4 Children Recovered

  06-12-2017 23:54
  HIGHLANDS RANCH, Colo. (CBS4) – The suspected cult leader who has been accused of kidnapping two young sisters and their two young brothers has been charged with kidnapping and child abuse.
  The girls, 4-year-old Hatti and 8-year-old Dina, were found alone in a building outside the town of Lund on Monday night.
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  Their grandfather Steve Sobel said the girls were found in 50 gallon water barrels without any food, water or proper clothing for the cold temperatures.
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• ‘Fire Truck Christmas’: Colorado Firefighters Create Dub Step Light Show

  06-12-2017 23:16
  STERLING, Colo. (CBS4) – The Sterling Fire Department created a non-traditional Christmas light show by synchronizing the lights of their fire house and fire trucks and engines to an amped-up version of Carol of the Bells.The video was shared by Jason Bostron, Captain at the Sterling Fire Department.
  “SFD is getting LIT for Christmas,” Bostron wrote.
  The video has been shared over 12,000 times on Facebook and had over 3 million views on news sites in Seattle, Por
  
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• Denver Hopes To Keep Everyone Active Regardless Of Age

  06-12-2017 22:56
  DENVER (CBS4)– The City of Denver wants to help all residents stay active, regardless of age.
  On Wednesday, Denver Mayor Michael Hancock announced My Denver PRIME, which is a new program that provides residents age 60 and older access to its recreation centers and pools free of charge.
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  That includes all drop-in classes like Jazzercise.
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  For Hancock, it’s a personal decision.
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  “I asked her, I said, ‘Mom, you know you’re staying
  
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• Mickey & Minnie Surprise Skaters At Ice Rink

  06-12-2017 22:40
  DENVER (CBS4)– Mickey and Minnie Mouse surprised some children at the Downtown Denver Rink at Skyline Park on Wednesday.
  The Disney On Ice performers teamed up with the Downtown Denver Partnership to skate with some preschoolers from the Warren Village Learning Center.
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  After the kids took to the ice to try out their skating skills, they were treated to a mini performance by the stars of the show,
  
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• CBS4 Bell Ringing Helps Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Campaign

  06-12-2017 22:22
  DENVER (CBS4)– The ringing of the Salvation Army bells were heard across downtown Denver on Wednesday, thanks to some special volunteers.
  On Wednesday, CBS4’s Kathy Walsh, Alan Gionet and Andrea Flores took to the Salvation Army kettle along the 16th Street Mall for “Celebrity Bell Ringing.”
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  They donned the red vests and bells to help raise money during the annual fundraiser.
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  This is the 127th year for the red kettle campaign.
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• Eating Cheese Daily May Be Good For You, Study Finds

  06-12-2017 22:19
  CBS Local — Cheese fans around the world, rejoice! The study you’ve been waiting for has arrived. Researchers have found that eating cheese every day is good for your health and may decrease your chance of developing heart disease.
  The findings, published in December’s European Journal of Nutrition, looked at 15 separate studies that followed over 200,000 people in the U.S. and Europe. Researchers say people who ate large amounts of cheese lowered their risk of developing heart
  
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• Miles meets a special fan

  06-12-2017 21:59
  
  Try not to tear up as you watch this devout Broncos fan meet Miles.       
  
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• Lawmaker Arrested After Loaded 9mm Found In Bag By TSA Agent

  06-12-2017 20:33
  DENVER (CBS4) – State lawmaker Lori Saine was arrested at Denver International Airport for “knowingly” bringing a loaded 9mm gun to the TSA screening checkpoint.
  Saine, 43, a Republican who represents District 63 in the Dacono and Firestone area, was stopped at the North Screening checkpoint Tuesday.
  Lori Saine (credit: Denver Police)
  The loaded Kahr Arms 9mm semi-auto handgun, with four rounds in the magazine, was observed on the X-ray screening machine inside a bag belonging
  
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• Latest Forecast: Blustery With A Chance For Light Snow Showers

  06-12-2017 20:30
  By Chris SpearsDENVER (CBS4) – Colorado sits smack in between a warm ridge of high pressure to our west and a chilly trough of low pressure to the east and these two features are playing tug-of-war on our forecast.
  That is why our temperatures have been fluctuating so much in recent days.For the next 36 hours we will be feeling the chilly side of the jet stream with a few quick fronts passing through. Each one will kick up the wind and generate scattered snow showers in both the mountains
  
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• Sen. Bennet Calls For Sen. Franken To Resign

  06-12-2017 20:05
  DENVER (CBS4)– Sen. Michael Bennet is calling for Sen. Al Franken to resign amid allegations of sexual misconduct.Bennet, a Democrat representing Colorado on Capitol Hill, tweeted out Wednesday morning that “Sexual harassment and misconduct are never acceptable. I understand Senator Franken will make an announcement tomorrow morning, and I’m confident he’ll do the right thing and step aside.”
  Sexual harassment and misconduct are never acceptable. I understand Senato
  
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• Crime Fail: Thief With Excavator Can’t Get Cash From ATM

  06-12-2017 19:45
  COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (CBS4) – Someone tried to use a piece of heavy equipment stolen from a nearby construction site to break into an ATM in Colorado Springs, but they ended up leaving without any cash.
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  According to KKTV, the thief drove the excavator through a shopping center, and used it to rip apart an ATM.
  Based on the scattered ATM pieces, the suspect or suspects were hoping to use the bucket to scrape layer after layer off the ATM until they reached cash.
  
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• Being Unemployed Can Be Better For Your Health Than Working, Study Says

  06-12-2017 19:33
  CBS Local — To work or not to work? That is the question being asked by a study claiming that it’s healthier for people to stay unemployed rather than take on an overly stressful job.
  Researchers in Great Britain followed over 1,000 unemployed workers, comparing their cholesterol, blood pressure, and other vital levels to those of people who were in poor working environments. “Job quality cannot be disregarded from the employment success of the unemployed,” University of
  
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• Fire Forces Department Of Revenue Employees To Evacuate

  06-12-2017 19:27
  DENVER (CBS4)– Hundreds of people were evacuated from their offices at the Department of Revenue in downtown Denver on Wednesday morning due to a fire in the building.The fire broke out in the HVAC system and filled the building at 1375 Sherman Street with smoke. (credit: CBS)
  That building is located near the state Capitol. That was where employees took shelter to keep warm during the fire fight. The building will remain empty for the rest of the day. All employees were sent home.
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• Fruity Pebbles Revealed As Mystery Oreo Cookie Flavor

  06-12-2017 19:26
  CBS Local — The two-month mystery is officially over. The makers of Oreo cookies have revealed that its secret flavor is “Fruity Pebbles cereal” and one lucky fan is going to be $50,000 richer for correctly guessing the mystery creme filling.
  Oreo, which is made by snacks company Nabisco, launched the mystery flavor contest in October. The cookie maker gave its fans until Nov. 30 to send their guesses to Oreo online or via text message.
  “Thanks to all of the great detecti
  
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• Time Names ‘The Silence Breakers’ The Person Of The Year

  06-12-2017 19:12
  (CNN Money) — Time magazine has named “The Silence Breakers,” representing people who came forward to report sexual misconduct, as its Person of the Year.
  It’s a recognition of the cultural reckoning this year and the #MeToo movement, which represents the people, mostly women, who have fueled a worldwide discussion about sexual harassment and assault.
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  “This reckoning appears to have sprung up overnight. But it has actually been
  
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• Colorado Sending Firefighters And SuperTanker To California

  06-12-2017 18:35
  DENVER (CBS4) – Firefighters from multiple agencies in Colorado are headed to California to help fight the wildfires raging northwest of Los Angeles.
  Four West Metro firefighters and an engine headed out Wednesday morning.
  Brush 39 and crew headed to #California to help out on #wildfires in that state. #staysafe pic.twitter.com/5FCP8RMiI3
  — WestMetroFire (@WestMetroFire) December 6, 2017The Grand Junction Fire Department is also sending a crew.
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• Colorado, Utah, Arizona & New Mexico Record Warmest Nov. Since 1895

  06-12-2017 18:26
  By Chris SpearsDENVER (CBS4) – NOAA says November was the warmest in recorded history for the states of Colorado, New Mexico, Utah and Arizona.
  More than 800 new record warm temperatures were set in Colorado alone.
  RELATED: November Warmth Sets More Than 800 Temperature Records Across Colorado
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  Overall the United States experienced its 7th warmest November and 10th warmest autumn since 1895. It was the 19th driest November in history.
  Other national extremes include…
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• Arvada West Music Teacher Among Finalists For Grammy

  06-12-2017 18:24
  ARVADA, Colo. (CBS4)– A music teacher from Arvada is among the finalists for the 2018 Grammy Music Educator Award.
  Chris Maunu from Arvada West High School was among the nine 2018 finalists.
  The honor is presented by the Recording Academy and the Grammy Museum.
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  Music teachers were picked from more than 2,300 nominees at public and private schools from all 50 states for their significant and lasting contribution to their field.
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• Fire Danger Elevated As Drought Expands Across Colorado

  06-12-2017 18:01
  By Chris SpearsDENVER (CBS4) – It’s hard to think about wildfire when the temperature is in the 30s.
  But the reality is we have an elevated fire danger across a large part of Colorado right now, in particular, on the eastern plains where wind will be an issue over the next few days.Drought has been expanding across Colorado in recent weeks due to a blocking ridge of high pressure over the west which is keeping major storm systems away.
  According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, as of Nov
  
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• Fire Rages Near Interstate In California, Threatens Getty Center

  06-12-2017 17:43
  (CNN) — Wind-whipped wildfires raged for a third day Wednesday in Southern California — including a fresh blaze near the posh Bel Air area and Interstate 405 — threatening further damage after burning more than 65,000 acres, torching scores of buildings and forcing tens of thousands of people to flee their homes.
  The fires are burning extremely dry terrain along the northern and western edges of Los Angeles, and, more extensively, Ventura County, northwest of the nation’s
  
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• Week 14 NFL Picks: Vikings Stay Hot, Pick Up Third Road Victory In As Many Weeks

  06-12-2017 17:38
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  Entering the 2017 season, Case Keenum was comfortably ensconced in the role that people expect of him: backup quarterback. Then, Vikings starter Sam Bradford injured his knee in the team’s Week 1 game against the New Orleans Saints and suddenly, Keenum found himself thrust into the starting lineup for the second time in as many years. That didn’t bode well for the Vikings hopes considering Keenum had posted just a 9-15 record while completing only 58.4 percent of his passe
  
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• Broncos Opponent Profile: Denver Hopes To Stop Losing Streak Against Visiting New York Jets

  06-12-2017 17:26
  By Rick Brown
  After narrowly beating the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 13, the New York Jets will be traveling west to play the Denver Broncos (3-9) in the Mile High City. The Broncos will be trying to snap an eight-game losing streak after getting blown out by the Miami Dolphins (5-7). Both teams face issues on the offensive line, but the Jets have been more competitive than the Broncos this year.
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  The New York Jets are now 5-7, and while they have only won two more games than
  
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• Kane Scores Tie-Breaking Goal, Sabres Beat Avalanche 4-2

  06-12-2017 16:53
  DENVER (AP) — It took 28 games, but the Buffalo Sabres picked a good time to get their first goal of the season from a defenseman.
  Buffalo blue liner Jake McCabe had a goal and an assist, Jack Eichel added a goal and two assists, and the Sabres beat the Colorado Avalanche 4-2 on Tuesday night.
  Evander Kane broke a third-period tie and Benoit Pouliot also had a goal and an assist for Buffalo. Robin Lehner stopped 35 shots to help the Sabres end a four-game skid.
  Buffalo managed only one goa
  
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• Latest Forecast: Chilly & Turning Windy With A Small Chance For Snow

  06-12-2017 16:19
  By Chris SpearsDENVER (CBS4) – Colorado sits smack in between a warm ridge of high pressure to our west and a chilly trough of low pressure to the east and these two features are playing tug-of-war on our forecast.
  That is why our temperatures have been fluctuating so much in recent days.Today and tomorrow we will be feeling the chilly side of the jet stream with a few quick fronts on the way. Each one will kick up the wind and generate scattered snow showers. Our best chance to see a litt
  
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• America’s Best Christkindl Markets

  06-12-2017 15:30
  By Randy Yagi
  Inspired by the festive Christmas markets of Germany and other European countries, Christkindlmarkts have become a wonderful holiday tradition in America in the past few decades. Presented in a fashion much like the most famous Nuremberg Christkindlmarkt in the German state of Bavaria, the family-friendly Christmas markets can be enjoyed in nearly three dozen cities across America and even a Christmas market is being held at Disney’s Epcot Center in Orlando. While some of the
  
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• Best Holiday Markets In Denver

  06-12-2017 15:00
  By Alaina Brandenburger
  Holiday shopping season is dwindling, but there is still time to get a one-of-a-kind gift for everyone in your life. Though many holiday markets and craft fairs are held in November, there are some great ones that run a little longer through the season.
  Denver Christkindl Market (credit: Joe Amon/The Denver Post via Getty Images)
  These markets offer the chance to find artisan gifts of all types from hand crafted jewelry to food. Grab your boots and head over to one of the
  
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• Latest Forecast: Chilly With A Small Chance For Some Snow

  06-12-2017 12:57
  By Chris SpearsDENVER (CBS4) – Colorado sits smack in between a warm ridge of high pressure to our west and a chilly trough of low pressure to the east and these two features are playing tug-of-war on our forecast.
  That is why our temperatures have been fluctuating so much in recent days.
  Today and tomorrow we will be feeling the chilly side of the jet stream with a few quick fronts on the way. Each one will kick up the wind and generate scattered snow showers. Our best chance to see a lit
  
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• New Greeley City Council Member Sued After Swearing In

  06-12-2017 06:19
  By Stan Bush
  GREELEY, Colo. (CBS4) – Greeley’s newest city council member was sued over his election just hours before being sworn in.
  Eddie Mirick says he did not disclose to voters that he accepted a plea to felony forgery 40 years ago in California because the charge was supposed to be downgraded to a misdemeanor.
  “I don’t know why someone decided to look into my past and see if there was something wrong, to see if there was some kind of criminal activity or something
  
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• Authorities Continue Investigation Into Kidnapping With Colorado Ties

  06-12-2017 06:13
  By Jeff Todd
  DENVER (CBS4) – The investigation into kidnapped children with ties to Colorado is just beginning.
  The Iron County Sheriff’s Office in Utah says it’s executing three separate search warrants along with help from the FBI.
  An Amber Alert was issued Monday for children of John Coltharp who were missing and presumed in danger. Coltharp’s friend and fellow “prophet” in a religious cult the two had started has been arrested. Samuel Shaffer faces two cou
  
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• Retired Denver Officer Supports Deputy Hurt In Vegas Shooting

  06-12-2017 05:28
  DENVER (CBS4) – A former Denver police officer critically hurt on the job is using his experiences to help a California sheriff’s deputy hurt in the Las Vegas massacre.
  Officer John Adsit was run over by a car while escorting student protesters in January 2014.
  He, along with a Douglas County sheriff’s deputy injured in the line of duty, is working to get Deputy Jason McMillan an Action TrackChair to help with his recovery.
  Deputy McMillan was hurt while shielding his girlfrien
  
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• Moore Promises To Bring ‘Alabama Values’ To D.C.

  06-12-2017 04:32
  FAIRHOPE, Ala. (AP) — Wounded by allegations of sexual misconduct, Alabama Republican Roy Moore is embracing his role as outsider in the Alabama race for U.S. Senate.
  Speaking at a Tuesday night rally in south Alabama, Moore says establishment Republicans “don’t want me” in Washington. He is promising an enthusiastic crowd that he will be a supporter of President Donald Trump’s agenda.
  Moore is not mentioning the allegations against him, but is calling the election
  
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• TopGolf Again Pursuing Second Location In Thornton

  06-12-2017 04:02
  THORNTON, Colo. (CBS4) – TopGolf is not abandoning its plans to build a second Colorado location yet.
  The entertainment venue wants to build a facility in the Larkridge Development at 160th and I-25.
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  It previously wanted to build near a golf course at 136th and I-25. Neighbors sued to stop that project over concerns about lights and noise.
  The new location is in an area that’s already home to a number of big-box stores and commercial development.
  
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• Lyft Launches “Ski Rack Mode” In Colorado High Country

  06-12-2017 04:02
  PITKIN COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4) – Ride-sharing company Lyft is making it easier for skiers and boarders to get to the slopes.
  It just launched a “Ski Rack Mode” option.
  Customers who choose that option will be guaranteed a vehicle that can hold up to two snowboards and four skis.
  The option is only available in the high country near the resorts.
  
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• CDOT Gets Feedback On Possible I-25 Toll Lanes

  06-12-2017 04:02
  DOUGLAS COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4) – Residents are meeting with CDOT in Douglas County to discuss the expansion of I-25.
  Last month, voters passed two measures that will help fund the project.
  Now, CDOT says it wants to put toll lanes between Castle Rock and Monument.
  They’d work just like the express lanes on U.S. 36.
  For now, CDOT is getting feedback through public meetings. The next one will be Thursday night in Colorado Springs.
  
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• DJ’s Cafe Shuts Down Across Denver

  06-12-2017 04:01
  DENVER (CBS4) – A Denver breakfast favorite that’s been around for more than a decade has shut its doors.
  DJ’s Cafe is closed after 12 years in Denver.
  A sign on the door at 9th and Lincoln thanked customers for their support over the years but did not explain the closure.
  DJ’s had another location in the Berkeley neighborhood, on Tennyson that also has closed.
  A third location on Colfax shut down earlier this year.
  
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• Denver To Get $19 Million From Travel Site Settlement

  06-12-2017 04:01
  DENVER (CBS4) – The city of Denver is getting nearly $19 million in a settlement.
  It sued online travel companies including Priceline and Orbitz for skipping out on tax bills.
  The lawsuit claimed a total of nine travel companies weren’t paying the full amount of the city’s hotel tax.
  The settlement covers ten years of taxes, plus penalties and interest.
  Most of the money will go toward legal fees.
  Another large amount will pay for construction at the convention center and affor
  
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• Lawmakers Express Support For Continuing CHP Program

  06-12-2017 03:33
  By Shaun Boyd
  DENVER (CBS4) – Governor Hickenlooper is sounding an alarm as federal funding for CHP – The Children’s Health Insurance Program – dries up.
  The program provides health insurance for low-income kids. Lawmakers have been saying for months that they’re confident CHP will be reauthorized, but it expired in September and money runs out in Colorado at the end of January.
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  Right now, funding for the program is being included in the larger governm
  
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• Local Author Remembers ‘Killdozer’ In New Book

  06-12-2017 03:25
  By Matt Kroschel
  GRANBY, Colo. (CBS4) – You may not remember June 4, 2004 but you have probably seen the dramatic images from that day.
  It was the sunny summer day when a man inside an armored covered bulldozer attacked the small town of Granby.
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  Now a decade later a man who witnessed the destruction first hand is hoping his newly published book will offer insight into the chaos.
  “I thought, ‘My God, that looks like some sort of science fiction Darth Vader contrapt
  
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• Victim Warns Of Scammer After Rolex Sale Goes Wrong

  06-12-2017 03:12
  By Rick Sallinger
  LAKEWOOD (CBS4) – Like so many scams this involved Craigslist.  A Rolex watch was put up for sale at more than $9000.
  Andi Davis was selling it and quickly got a response by phone from someone who showed strong interest in the watch.
  “He called me said what’s lowest you would I go? I said 8,” she told CBS4’s Rick Sallinger.
  There was texting back and forth negotiating the price, but the would-be buyer wanted more time to gather the cash.
  They
  
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• Broncos give back to Denver Rescue...

  06-12-2017 03:08
  
  Tis' the season of giving and the Denver Broncos gave back on Monday at the Denver Rescue Mission's 18th Annual Holiday Party sharing a traditional holiday meal with 100 different families in the Mission's transitional program.        
  
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