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• A Special ‘Profiles In Service’ On Veterans Day

  11-11-2019 23:47
  
  DENVER (CBS4)– This Veterans Day, CBS4’s Jim Benemann talked with Norah O’Donnell, anchor of the CBS Evening News about a special series “Profiles in Service.”Tonight, a look at a unique program called FitOps. It’s helping veterans like Randy Lloyd, an Iraq War vet who struggled with PTSD and addiction when he got home.
  
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• Jackets’ Foligno Suspended 3 Games For Hit On Bellemare

  11-11-2019 23:18
  
  COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The NHL has suspended Columbus forward Nick Foligno for three games for a hit that leveled Colorado Avalanche forward Pierre-Edouard Bellemare. The Department of Player Safety announced the penalty for the Blue Jackets captain on Monday.TORONTO, ON – OCTOBER 21:Nick Foligno #71 of the Columbus Blue Jackets waits for a puck drop against the Toronto Maple Leafs during an NHL game at Scotiabank Arena on October 21, 2019 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Blue Jackets
  
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• Vail Police Search For Person After American Flag Found Burned

  11-11-2019 23:15
  
  VAIL, Colo. (CBS4) – Vail police responded to a report of a burning American flag early Monday morning. The flag was seen on Bridge Street in Vail Village hanging outside a business.
  Vail police search for a man believed to know more about a burning American flag. (credit: Vail)
  Police released a surveillance picture of someone who might have more information about the vandalism.
  If you have any information or you can help identify the man, you’re asked to contact Det. Justin Li
  
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• Denver Broncos Rookie Quarterback Drew Lock To Begin Practicing With Team This Week

  11-11-2019 22:37
  
  ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (CBS4)– Rookie quarterback Drew Lock will begin practicing this week for the Denver Broncos. Lock, who was a second-round draft pick earlier this year, has been on injured reserve after suffering a thumb injury in the preseason.Quarterback Drew Lock #3 of the Denver Broncos rolls out of the pocket against the San Francisco 49ers in the second quarter during a preseason National Football League game at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on August 19, 2019 in Denver, Colorado. (Ph
  
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• Deputies: Man Wearing ‘Ain’t Nothing Illegal ‘Til You Get Caught!’ Shirt Gets Caught

  11-11-2019 22:06
  
  OKLAHOMA COUNTY, Okla. (CBS Local) — A man wearing a T-shirt that said “Ain’t Nothing Illegal ‘Til You Get Caught” was indeed “caught” committing a crime last month, according to the Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Office.
  Investigators working holiday burglary patrols said David Rasmussen, 38, and his allegedly accomplice, David Jolly, 50, were caught “red-handed” Oct. 22 stealing an ATV from a home.
  Rasmussen was taken into custody without
  
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• Survey: Denver Is One Of The Best Cities For ‘Cuffing Season’

  11-11-2019 21:54
  
  (CNN) — It’s called “cuffing season” and Denver is one of the best places to be for singles looking for temporary relationships to get through the winter. According to Match.com, cuffing season is defined as “when daters find someone to settle down within the colder months … and may or may not be a relationship that lasts until the spring.”
  (credit: iStock/Getty Images)
  Essentially handcuffing yourself to someone for the winter, before parting ways in t
  
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• Denver Will Pay $300,000 To Pilot Who Stood Naked In Front Of DIA Hotel Room Window

  11-11-2019 21:05
  
  DENVER (CBS4) — The City of Denver has agreed to pay $300,000 to a pilot who was arrested after standing naked in front of a hotel room window at Denver International Airport. United Airlines pilot Andrew Collins said he had no idea anyone could see him when he opened the curtains in his 10th floor room. He sued for wrongful arrest.
  Andrew Collins (credit: Denver Police)
  Collins said on the morning of Sept. 20, 2018, he woke up in his room at the airport hotel and opened the curtains to en
  
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• Truck Spills Fuel Into Blue River In Breckenridge After Sliding Off Icy Road

  11-11-2019 20:44
  
  BRECKENRIDGE, Colo. (CBS4) – A truck that crashed into the Blue River after sliding on icy roads Monday morning sent about 30 gallons of diesel fuel into the stream and forced officials to deploy containment booms in the river. Red White and Blue Fire Protection District crews responded to the crash at about 8:30 am Monday and found the truck nose first in the river. Diesel fuel was leaking and they went to work to contain the spill.
  By noon some of the diesel had flowed downstream and was
  
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• Still A Chance? 2020 Longshots, Like Sen. Michael Bennet, Insist Race Is Up For Grabs

  11-11-2019 20:34
  
  CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Bernie Sanders rallied hundreds of supporters outside the New Hampshire capital when the senator formally filed to compete in the state’s first-in-the-nation presidential primary. A howling crowd cheered South Bend, Indiana, Mayor Pete Buttigieg as he walked through the statehouse to file his paperwork.
  When it was Colorado Sen. Michael Bennet’s turn, he wound up with about a dozen supporters and a pep talk from Secretary of State Bill Gardner, the dean of
  
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• 1 Dead In Lakewood Police Officer-Involved Shooting

  11-11-2019 20:24
  
  LAKEWOOD, Colo. (CBS4)– Police in Lakewood are investigating an officer-involved shooting that left one adult male suspect dead. The shooting happened after 11 a.m. Monday.Update 2 – One adult male suspect shot. Agents on scene performed CPR and medical treatment. Suspect transported to a local hospital but has since died. https://t.co/9X14vyquxh
  — Lakewood Police (@LakewoodPDCO) November 11, 2019Copter4 flew over the home on S. Harlan Street where Lakewood police investigated
  
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• ‘It’s Important To Pursue What You’re Interested In’: CBS Sunday Morning’s Mo Rocca On New Book ‘Mobituaries’

  11-11-2019 20:12
  
  (CBS Local)– CBS Sunday Morning’s Mo Rocca has a knack for putting things into historical perspective.
  Rocca shows off his skills weekly on CBS Sunday Morning and his podcast Mobituaries. The former correspondent from The Daily Show transformed his podcast into a book about people and moments throughout history that have been forgotten. Rocca wrote about everyone from Thomas Paine to Farah Fawcett.
  “I first focus on what is kind of hitting me in the gut and what’s interes
  
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• Rangers Urge Hikers To Stay Off Muddy, Icy Trails

  11-11-2019 20:10
  
  JEFFERSON COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4)– The snow along the Front Range is creating some issues for hikers. One ranger in Jefferson County is urging outdoor enthusiasts to stay off the trails that are muddy and icy. (credit: @JSCORANGERJASON)
  The mud, snow and ice can make some hiking trails dangerous. The ranger posted about it and is seems to be frustrated that people are still using those trails. (credit: CBS)
  “Ranger Jason” tweeted a picture of the trails on Sunday, before the lates
  
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• Police: Crystal Grondahl Steals Patrol Car, Crashes It In Colorado Springs

  11-11-2019 20:06
  
  COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (CBS4) — A woman is accused of stealing a police car and crashing it in front of a hospital in Colorado Springs. Crystal Grondahl was taken into custody Saturday night.
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  Police say they were investigating a disturbance involving Grondahl on North Nevada Avenue, near Garden of the Gods Road, when she jumped into a patrol car and sped off. She drove more than two miles before crashing in front of Penrose Hospital.
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  Police aren’t sure ho
  
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• ‘Left Us With Nothing’: Hit & Run Victim Left Seriously Injured With No Vehicle

  11-11-2019 19:22
  
  LONGMONT, Colo. (CBS4)– Longmont police are teaming up with a mother and son to ask for help finding a hit-and-run driver. According to police, the hit-and-run crash happened right after 6 p.m. last Thursday at Main Street and Mountain View Avenue.
  Susanne Albillar (credit: CBS)
  Susanne Albillar, who was stopped at the intersection with her son, Zeik, now has a long list of injuries. While speaking with CBS4 Sunday, she said doctors diagnosed her with a concussion and minor brain bleed. Al
  
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• 3 Hurt In Monday Morning Shooting In Aurora

  11-11-2019 18:32
  
  AURORA, Colo. (CBS4) – Three people were shot and seriously injured in Aurora overnight. It happened at about 2 a.m. on the 380 block of South Ironton Street, Aurora police said.
  So far police haven’t released any information about a suspect in the case.
  One of the victims has minor injuries but the other two were described as being in serious condition. They both were in surgery at the hospital.
  
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• Snow At Denver International Airport Leads To Brief Ground Stop, Higher Than Average Number Of Delays

  11-11-2019 18:15
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – There was a brief ground stop at Denver International Airport Monday morning. Snowy conditions led officials to call the ground stop.Airport Update: There is currently a ground stop at @DENAirport that started around 8 a.m. The snow has tapered off at the airport and should end completely very soon. The ground stop will not last long! @CBSDenver @ChrisCBS4 @AndreaFloresTV pic.twitter.com/QGXhuRjSce
  — Ashton Altieri (@AshtonCBS4) November 11, 2019At 10:20 a.m. FlightAw
  
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• RTD Starts Training New Bus, Light Rail Operators To Alleviate Shortage

  11-11-2019 18:15
  
  DENVER (CBS4)– RTD is training a new round of drivers in hopes of making progress on its driver shortage. The training began Monday morning for about 50 new rail and bus operators as well as mechanics.
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  RTD has been unable to attract and retain drivers. That has caused a disruption in service which has resulted in delays and cancellations over the past several months. Delays and cancellations have become a daily occurrence.
  RELATED: No Refunds For Frustrated RTD Riders Amid Tr
  
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• Pot Bus Goes Up In Flames, Molotov Cocktail Found Inside

  11-11-2019 18:01
  
  JEFFERSON COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4)– A so-called “pot bus” went up in flames last week and a molotov cocktail was found inside. The investigation into what happened continues as well as the search for suspects. (credit: Madi Love’s)
  Ryan Skidmore owns “Dab Space Station” a mobile cannabis party bus. He said in the middle of the night on Nov. 4, he woke up to flames outside his home in the Applewood neighborhood in Jefferson County. (credit: Madi Love’s)
  The b
  
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• 2 Hurt In Monday Morning Shooting In Aurora

  11-11-2019 17:38
  
  AURORA, Colo. (CBS4) – Two people were shot and seriously injured in Aurora overnight. It happened at about 2 a.m. on the 380 block of South Ironton Street, Aurora police said.
  So far police haven’t released any information about a suspect in the case.
  The extent of injuries to the victims isn’t known so far.
  
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• Broncos Need To Develop An Identity, Former GM Ted Sundquist Says

  11-11-2019 17:02
  
  (CBS4) – As the Denver Broncos return from their week off, several questions remain on the forefront. How long will Brandon Allen stay as the starting quarterback? When will Drew Lock see the field? Can Denver get back into the playoff picture? But one former Broncos executive believes the team should spend the second half of the season solidifying its identity.
  DeMarcus Walker #57 and Dalton Risner #66 of the Denver Broncos enter the stadium prior to last month’s game against the Lo
  
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• Denver Weather: If It Seems Like It Has Snowed A Lot This Season, It Has!

  11-11-2019 16:22
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – The most recent snow to hit Denver and the Front Range causing a messy Monday morning commute was the fifth snow event in the metro area so far this season. That’s unusual.
  Snow totals were minor on Monday with amounts ranging from 0.5″ to 4.0″. The highest amounts were found in the foothills of Jefferson, Boulder, and Larimer Counties.
  (source: CBS)
  Amounts were generally lower away from the foothills.
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  As of early Monday morning the official
  
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• Wintry Weather Forces Cancellation Of Veterans Day Ceremony At Fort Logan National Cemetery

  11-11-2019 15:30
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – As predicted, cold and snowy weather moved into Colorado overnight, and for anyone who planned to go to the Veterans Day ceremony at the Fort Logan National Cemetery — it is not taking place. The cancellation announcement was made on Friday.
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  The national cemetery is known for holding some of the most moving commemoration events in the state. Organizers decided to cancel it for the safety of visitors and staff due to the weather conditions. It was 11 degr
  
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• Flex Your Vegan Taste Buds At These Popular Denver Spots

  11-11-2019 13:00
  
  (HOODLINE) – Make November the month you try something new and check out vegan fare. Or add to your rotation of vegan restaurants with these popular spots in Denver.
  There are heaps of options out there. To help you in your search, Hoodline combed Yelp data and applied our own methodology to come up with the top vegan dining destinations in Denver.
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  Topping the list is Radha Govinda’s. Located at 1400 Cherry St. in Hale, the vegan buffet restaurant is the hi
  
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• Doctors Remove 8-Inch Screwdriver From Man’s Rectum

  11-11-2019 09:00
  MIAMI (CBS Local) — A 46-year-old man had a screwdriver pulled out of his rectum after he apparently pushed it inside himself and leaving it there for a week.
  The unnamed man, who suffers from schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, arrived at Kendall Regional Medical Center in Miami with life-threatening septic shock, complaining of week-long abdominal and pelvic pain.
  Doctors performed a CT scan of the man’s abdominal area and found what appeared to be a screwdriver, which measured 8.2
  
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• Parker Parents Feel Pressure To Move On After Deaths Of 3 Children

  11-11-2019 07:58
  
  PARKER, Colo. (CBS4) – In the U. S., four in 1,000 babies don’t make it through their first month of life. The grief for parents is indescribable and difficult for others to understand. Grieving parents need loving support for this lifetime loss. For the Ackerman family of Parker, the sorrow is multiplied times three.
  CBS4’s Kathy Walsh interviews the Ackermans. (credit: CBS)
  “Good job, buddy,” said Shannon Ackerman as she and husband, Jon, played with their childre
  
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• Neighbors Hold ‘Trunk-Or-Treat’ For Arvada Kids Who Missed Halloween

  11-11-2019 07:46
  
  ARVADA, Colo., (CBS4) – After a young brother and sister in Arvada missed Halloween this year, community members came together to organize a belated celebration. Two weeks ago, Leah and Noah Giles weren’t able to trick or treat like they do every year. At the time, their mom was in the hospital for ongoing medical issues.
  (credit: CBS)
  “She called me really upset about not being able to take them, and so I figured I needed to do something to get the kids to trick or treat
  
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• Boulder Veteran Touts Benefits Of CBD Oil For Veterans

  11-11-2019 07:14
  
  BOULDER, Colo. (CBS4) – A veteran in Boulder is using his experience and his CBD oil business to help other veterans. That group of people is rapidly finding relief from CBD products.
  Craig Henderson, a former infantryman, has been around servicemen and women his whole life.
  Craig Henderson shares his message about the benefits of CBD oil for veterans. (credit: CBS)
  “My parents were really young when they had me. My dad was full-time Marine Corps. He’s extremely patriotic.
  
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• ‘A Lifetime Loss’: Parents Discuss Pressure To Move On After Death Of 3 Children

  11-11-2019 05:45
  
  PARKER, Colo. (CBS4) – In the U. S., four in 1,000 babies don’t make it through their first month of life. The grief for parents is indescribable and difficult for others to understand. Grieving parents need loving support for this lifetime loss. For the Ackerman family of Parker, the sorrow is multiplied times three.
  CBS4’s Kathy Walsh interviews the Ackermans. (credit: CBS)
  “Good job, buddy,” said Shannon Ackerman as she and husband, Jon, played with their childre
  
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• Arctic Front Whips In With Freezing Drizzle And Snow

  11-11-2019 02:18
  
  DENVER(CBS)- An Arctic air-mass with sub-freezing temperatures, strong winds and lots of moisture is barreling down across the Rockies and Great Plains. This surge will be covering Colorado Sunday night into Monday Morning bringing a big change for Veterans Day.
  (Credit:CBS4)
  The Front will bring in freezing drizzle late Sunday night changing over to all snow by Monday morning. There is a Winter Weather Advisory for the entire Front Range and adjacent plains. Primary concern is freezing dri
  
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• Jokic, Nuggets Hold On For 100-98 OT Win Over Wolves

  11-11-2019 01:23
  
  MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Nikola Jokic hit a fadeaway jumper with 2.4 seconds left to give the Denver Nuggets a 100-98 overtime victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday.
  Jokic had 20 points, six rebounds and seven assists to help Denver win its fourth straight game. Will Barton had 13 points, including a pair of 3s in overtime, and 12 rebounds. Paul Millsap scored all 14 of his points during a big third-quarter run and had 10 rebounds.
  Karl-Anthony Towns had 25 points and 16 rebounds for
  
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• Boulder Veteran, Craig Hendeson, Touts Benefits Of CBD Oil For Veterans

  11-11-2019 01:14
  
  BOULDER, Colo. (CBS4) – A veteran in Boulder is using his experience and his CBD oil business to help other veterans. That group of people is rapidly finding relief from CBD products.
  Craig Henderson, a former infantryman, has been around servicemen and women his whole life.
  Craig Henderson shares his message about the benefits of CBD oil for veterans. (credit: CBS)
  “My parents were really young when they had me. My dad was full-time Marine Corps. He’s extremely patriotic.
  
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• State Patrol Asks Drivers To Be Responsible After 6 People Killed In 12 Hours

  11-11-2019 00:55
  
  (CBS4) – The Colorado State Patrol responded to six fatal crashes in 12 hours Saturday night. The crashes happened across the state.
  CSP wants people to see beyond the numbers.
  (credit – Twitter/Colorado State Patrol)
  “You care about your friends, your family, your coworkers. All of these lives matter. Don’t look at it as a number. Don’t look at it as ‘oh yeah, this was another crash.’ This is somebody’s life that was lost,” said Sgt. Blake W
  
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• Colorado State Patrol Asks Drivers To Be Responsible After 6 People Killed In 12 Hours

  11-11-2019 00:55
  
  (CBS4) – The Colorado State Patrol responded to six fatal crashes in 12 hours Saturday night. The crashes happened across the state. CSP wants people to see beyond the numbers.
  (credit – Twitter/Colorado State Patrol)
  “You care about your friends, your family, your coworkers. All of these lives matter. Don’t look at it as a number. Don’t look at it as ‘Oh yeah, this was another crash.’ This is somebody’s life that was lost,” said Sgt. Blake W
  
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• CBS4 Fan Poll: The Broncos top priority for the rest of the season is to ____.

  11-11-2019 00:26
  
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