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• DIA Expecting Large Number Of Travelers On Sunday After Thanksgiving

  28-11-2020 22:28
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – The Sunday after Thanksgiving is expected to be the busiest travel day at Denver International Airport since mid-March when the coronavirus pandemic began. Officials say they expect around 50,000 passengers on Nov. 29.
  Plastic barriers have been set up at ticket counters, TSA, and podiums at the gate.
  (credit: CBS)Traveling soon? Remember these #TrainTips
  Trains run every 2-3 mins. If a train is crowded, wait for the next
  Move to the center of the platform, it's less crowde
  
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• First Responders Rush To Reports Of Explosions On Smuggler Mountain

  28-11-2020 21:27
  
  PITKIN COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4) – First responders in Pitkin County rushed to Smuggler Mountain after multiple people called 911 to report hearing large explosions on Saturday morning. Some people reported seeing smoke and flames.
  Police and firefighters got to the base of the mountain, but say they did not see flames. They add there was no damage to nearby buildings.
  After some investigating, they concluded the explosions came from operations at the Smuggler Mine property.
  Injuries were
  
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• CBS4, Boys & Girls Clubs Collect Toys In Time Of Great Need

  28-11-2020 20:46
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – CBS4’s annual Together 4 Colorado Toy Drive needs 10,000 toys to meet the needs of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver. There are 20 Boys & Girls Clubs across the Metro Area. And while they’re operating at a much lower capacity than usual, staff is working to meet the needs of member families who’ve been hit hard by the pandemic.“This year the needs are even greater. When you support the Together 4 Colorado Toy Drive, you’re bringing
  
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• Winter Park Announces New Anticipated, Opening Date

  28-11-2020 19:43
  
  GRAND COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4) – Winter Park Resort officials officially announced Dec. 3 as the their opening date. The resort had multiple delays after originally announcing Nov. 18 as opening day.
  Resort officials say the state still needs to approve their plans as much of the state battles large jumps in coronavirus cases and hospitalizations. Those plans include modified operations in an effort to keep guests and staff healthy.We anticipate opening on Dec. 3 at 9am (pending state app
  
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• Colorado Lawmakers Prepare To Enter Special Session On COVID Relief

  28-11-2020 17:43
  
  SANTA FE, N.M (AP) — Faulting inaction in Washington, governors and state lawmakers are racing to get pandemic relief to small business owners, the unemployed, renters and others whose livelihoods have been upended by the widening coronavirus outbreak.
  In some cases, elected officials are spending the last of a federal relief package passed in the spring as an end-of-year deadline approaches and the fall COVID-19 surge threatens their economies anew. Democrats have been the most vocal in c
  
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• Tragic Death: Young Girl Dies After Being Towed On Sled

  28-11-2020 17:30
  
  PARK COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4) – Colorado State Patrol responded to a tragic scene in Park County where an 11-year-old girl died after being pulled on a sled by a Ford F-250. The incident happened Friday night in a rural area off Highway 285 between Kenosha Pass and the town of Bailey in Park County.
  Officers say the girl was one of four children on sleds which were being tugged around behind the truck with tow straps. The girl who died slid underneath the truck.
  The driver was identified
  
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• Colorado Weather: Sunny And Warmer, But Turning Windy And Colder Sunday

  28-11-2020 16:22
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – It’s shaping up to be a spectacular Small Business Saturday around Colorado with sunny skies and temperatures slightly above normal for this time of year. Get out and support your favorite local shops, and maybe even consider going to explore some nearby towns and making it a fun little venture.After a pretty tranquil day the wind will pick up by tonight and overnight as a cold front moves in from the north. It is moisture-starved so we are not expecting any precipita
  
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• Breckenridge Awards $1 Million For Restaurant Relief During Pandemic

  28-11-2020 07:26
  
  BRECKENRIDGE, Colo. (CBS4)– The Town of Breckenridge has awarded $500,000 in rent and mortgage relief for restaurants. That, along with an additional $500,000 for employee rental assistance, dedicated to workers who have been laid off, furloughed, or seen a reduction in hours.
  (credit: CBS)
  “This is the second round of funding that the town of Breckenridge has allocated specifically for restaurants which is incredible, and I can’t say enough for the town of Breckenridge ve
  
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• COVID In Colorado: Holiday Events Evolve, Strive For Excitement And Cheer During Pandemic

  28-11-2020 06:28
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – They call it “Winter Wonderlights” a display projected on the front of Union Station along with music. On Friday night, people walked by for a look, including the Jackson family of Westminster.
  (credit: CBS)
  “You get stir crazy. You know you sit inside. You try to think of things to entertain the kids,” she said.
  They have been in Denver only a year and have been hoping to attend big holiday events. Their boys had been excited about the idea of the P
  
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• Holiday Lights Make Early Appearance This Year As People Seek A Little Cheer

  28-11-2020 06:23
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – The day after Thanksgiving may be the unofficial start to holiday decorating and hanging lights, but in 2020, many simply couldn’t wait. Jon and Carmen Thompson says the switch started early in their Central Park neighborhood. (credit: CBS)
  “Immediately after Halloween I feel like maybe a couple weeks and I started seeing lights everywhere. Down the block some people did this weird tradition where they had skeletons and lights going,” Carmen said.
  Their li
  
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• Pilot Identified In Deadly Plane Crash Near Telluride Regional Airport

  28-11-2020 06:09
  
  SAN MIGUEL COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4) – Two people were killed in a plane crash on Thursday afternoon near the Telluride Regional Airport. The single-engine Vans RV-4 airplane crashed about a half-mile east of the airport, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.
  (credit: CBS)
  Investigators said the aircraft was preparing to land at the airport when it crashed. The two people who died were the only occupants onboard.
  The San Miguel County Coroner identified the pilot as Bryan L. Kill. T
  
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• 1 Injured In Train Derailment On Rawhide Power Plant Property Near Wellington

  28-11-2020 05:40
  
  LARIMER COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4)– A train derailment north of Wellington in Larimer County is being investigated. One person was injured in the incident that happened on Friday night.The derailment happened on Rawhide Power Plant property. There were a total of three crew members on the train when it derailed. One person was rushed to the hospital with unknown injuries.The train was empty but there was an oil leak. What caused the train to go off the tracks is being investigated.It is unclear
  
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• Southern Colorado Hospitals Reach ICU Bed Capacity As COVID Hospitalizations Continue To Rise

  28-11-2020 04:03
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – Colorado health officials recorded 4,270 new cases of COVID-19 on Friday. Hospitalizations in the state continue to increase to new record levels.
  (credit: UCHealth)
  There are now 13,287 confirmed COVID-19 patients in Colorado hospitals. Infectious disease experts anticipate a possible surge in COVID-19 cases in the weeks following Thanksgiving. Hospitals are now taking steps to increase ICU bed capacity.
  RELATED: Colorado Hospitals Brace For Surge In COVID-19 Cases Followi
  
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• State Program, SHIP, Sorting Out The Confusion Of Medicare Enrollment

  28-11-2020 03:51
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – Medicare enrollment is an important and confusing time for many older adults. The State Health Insurance Assistance Program, or SHIP, offers free unbiased advice for finding the right Medicare supplemental insurance.
  (credit: CBS)
  “An Advantage plan is a plan that bundles together your Part A, which is your hospital, your Part B, which is your medical and then your Part D, which is your prescription, so they bundle it all into one plan,” said Lauren Bell, a coun
  
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• COVID In Colorado: Health Officials Seek Feedback On Proposed Business Certification Program

  28-11-2020 03:31
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – Colorado health officials are seeking feedback about a proposed certification program that would allow businesses to operate under fewer restrictions if they pass a state inspection. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment released the draft framework for the program on Friday.
  The proposal is similar to Mesa County’s 5-Star program, which launched in the summer. The 5-Star program rates businesses based on how well they comply with COVID-19 safety cr
  
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• COVID In Breckenridge: Town Awards $1 Million For Restaurant Relief During Pandemic

  28-11-2020 03:26
  
  BRECKENRIDGE, Colo. (CBS4)– The Town of Breckenridge has awarded $500,000 in rent and mortgage relief for restaurants. That, along with an additional $500,000 for employee rental assistance, dedicated to workers who have been laid off, furloughed, or seen a reduction in hours.
  (credit: CBS)
  “This is the second round of funding that the town of Breckenridge has allocated specifically for restaurants which is incredible, and I can’t say enough for the town of Breckenridge ve
  
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• Future Leaders Winner Has Already Built Search Engine, Started A Company

  28-11-2020 03:12
  
  LAKEWOOD, Colo. (CBS4) – Every month during the school year, CBS4, along with our partner PDC Energy, honor a high school student who excels in the science, technology, engineering, or mathematics fields, or STEM. Each winner gets $1,000 and a profile on CBS4 News.
  (credit CBS)
  Luke Pisano is a sophomore at Green Mountain High School, and already he’s making huge strides in computer sciences.
  “There were no other really good alternatives to Google that really primarily focused
  
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• COVID In Colorado: Black Friday Shoppers Find Safety Measures In Place To Prevent Spread Of Coronavirus

  28-11-2020 02:12
  
  CASTLE ROCK, Colo. (CBS4)– The coronavirus pandemic isn’t enough to keep some people from wanting to get the best deals at their favorite stores. Dawit Gebremariam and his friends took advantage of blockbuster sales like they do every year the day after Thanksgiving.
  (credit: CBS)
  “We’re shopping! It’s Black Friday,” he exclaims.
  However, this year, he noticed a few differences at the Outlets at Castle Rock, “There’s a lot more restrictions for sur
  
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• Colorado Heart Gallery Makes Family Matches

  28-11-2020 02:04
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – Colorado Heart Gallery is celebrating 15 years of introducing children who are eligible for adoption to people interested in adoption. The Gallery is a display of professionally done portraits, narratives and videos of children living in foster care.
  Since 2005, the Colorado Heart Gallery has featured 845 children and teens who are waiting to be adopted. More than 60 professional photographers volunteer their time and skills to take the pictures. The pictures are updated ye
  
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• Colorado Hospitals Brace For Surge In COVID-19 Cases Following Thanksgiving Festivities

  28-11-2020 01:41
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – Infectious disease experts say a surge in COVID-19 cases are likely around the corner, following Thanksgiving gatherings and travel. Hospital officials tell CBS4 they’re prepared.(credit: CBS)
  Following a mandate from Gov. Jared Polis this month to have an amplified surge plan, Denver Health says it has increased patient capacity by 50%.
  “We had to think very creatively with our bed situation in the hospital,” said Dr. Heather Young, an infectious dis
  
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• Investigators Release Image Of Suspect In Fatal Shooting Of Centennial Gas Station Clerk

  28-11-2020 01:28
  
  CENTENNIAL, Colo. (CBS4) – The Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a suspect accused of robbing and fatally shooting a gas station clerk on Thanksgiving. Deputies released a surveillance image of the suspect who walked into the Valero Gas station at South Quebec Street and East County Line Road around 6:45 p.m. Thursday.
  (credit: Arapahoe County)
  Investigators said the suspect walked up to the cash register and talked to the clerk for a short time. The suspect then pointe
  
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• ‘Very Special For Me’: Fangio Reminisces First Coaching Stop In NFL With New Orleans Saints

  28-11-2020 01:24
  
  ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (CBS4)– The last time the New Orleans Saints beat the Denver Broncos was back in 1994 and Vic Fangio was there – as the outside linebackers coach for the Saints.(credit: CBS)
  Fangio, now the head coach of the Denver Broncos, had his first coaching job in the NFL with the Saints from 1986 to 1994. He has fond memories of his first stint in the “Big Easy” and considers New Orleans a second home.
  “It was very special for me,” Fangio said. “
  
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• COVID In Colorado: Poudre School Board Wants Teachers, Staff Prioritized For Coronavirus Vaccine

  28-11-2020 01:17
  
  FORT COLLINS, Colo. (CBS4) – The school board of one of the state’s largest districts has unanimously approved a measure which calls for educators to be among the first Coloradans vaccinated for COVID-19. Poudre School District’s seven board members all approved a proposal by the superintendent to call on lawmakers to prioritize all district employees before the general population. (credit: CBS)
  Currently, most prioritized professionals include healthcare workers and other firs
  
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• Olde Town Arvada Ice Skating Rink Opens With New COVID Protocols

  28-11-2020 00:48
  
  ARVADA, Colo. (CBS4) – Olde Town Arvada’s outdoor ice skating rink opened on Friday with new protocols during the COVID-19 pandemic. The synthetic ice rink in Olde Town Square will be open Monday through Thursday from 2 p.m. – 8 p.m. and Friday through Sunday from noon – 9 p.m.
  (credit: Olde Town Arvada)
  Gusts are required to reserve a spot at the ice rink, which is located at West 57th Avenue and Olde Wadsworth Bouleavard. The cost for one hour of skating with skates inc
  
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