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• National spotlight returns to Denver, with focus on innovation

  11-03-2015 23:46
  
  Denver mayor Michael Hancock. (Denver Post file) Atlantic Media, parent company of The Atlantic and National Journal magazines, chose Denver to launch a new series of national summits exploring
  
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• Live The Iditarod Dream Of Yelling “Mush” Right Here In Colorado

  11-03-2015 23:41
  
  If you've ever wondered what it's like to participate in Alaska's Iditarod, you don't have to go far to get an idea.
  
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• Judge Mentions Accused Principal Being Found In Hotel Room With Pills & Handgun

  11-03-2015 23:38
  
  An elementary school principal in Jefferson County who faces charges of sexual assault on a child remains behind bars and has been put on leave from the school.
  
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• Police: "My wife is a cheater" arson suspect was in drunken stupor

  11-03-2015 23:26
  
  GOLDEN —A man scrawled "my wife is a cheater" and the name of her purported lover on his Arvada home before lighting it on fire early Tuesday in a drunken stupor, according to an arrest
  
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• Gov. Hickenlooper backs ammunition magazine limit, not a repeal

  11-03-2015 23:24
  
  Gov. John Hickenlooper made it clear Wednesday that if a bill to repeal Colorado's limit on ammunition magazines made it to his desk, the measure would be in trouble.
  
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• Aurora group to protest Wednesday over fatal police shooting

  11-03-2015 23:22
  
  AURORA — A protest over the fatal shooting of an unarmed black man by an Aurora police officer last week is scheduled for Wednesday night near the Aurora Municipal Center.
  
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• Lakewood man convicted of sexually assaulting 3 children

  11-03-2015 23:19
  
  A Jefferson County jury convicted a Lakewood man of sexually assaulting two girls and one boy who were related to him over a four-year span.
  
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• NASA: Fireball seen in Colorado sky was in fact a meteor

  11-03-2015 22:57
  
  NASA confirmed that a fireball seen rocketing across the sky early Wednesday in Colorado that sparked speculation and dropped jaws across the state was in fact a meteor.
  
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• Authorities ID man fatally shot by law officers taken hostage in northwest Colorado

  11-03-2015 22:54
  
  A man shot and killed by officers in northwest Colorado on Monday after authorities say he briefly took them hostage has been identified.
  
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• Colorado pot sales soar to record in January, bringing $2.3 million for schools

  11-03-2015 22:54
  
  Colorado pot businesses sold a record amount of marijuana in January, resulting in an excise tax of $2.
  
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• Breckenridge tightens public smoking rules, includes e-cigarettes

  11-03-2015 22:31
  
  Public smoking regulations in Breckenridge have been expanded to include prohibition of e-cigarettes, and the areas where public smoking is banned are expanding.
  
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• BMX track in south Jefferson County hopes for mid-summer opening

  11-03-2015 22:31
  
  A proposed BMX bike track near the intersection of Kipling Parkway and Hampden Avenue is going to move forward and could be operational by mid summer.
  
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• Bill creating bonuses for teachers advances, but sponsor pulls support

  11-03-2015 22:30
  
  A bill proposing a pilot program to offer cash bonuses to highly effective teachers working in low-performing schools received first approval Wednesday at the legislature.
  
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• Woman Accused In Fatal Auto-Pedestrian Crash On Federal Boulevard Formally Charged

  11-03-2015 22:17
  
  A woman who was allegedly driving drunk and killed a pedestrian in Denver has been formally charged.
  
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• Palcohol Approved, Creator Tries to Stop State Bans

  11-03-2015 22:03
  
  The creator of the controversial powdered alcohol product called Palcohol says federal regulators have "given him the green light" to sell his product in the U.S.
  
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• Gov. Hickenlooper Hints Vetoes Brewing For Both Parties

  11-03-2015 21:58
  
  Colorado's governor has firm words for lawmakers entering the second half of the legislative session.
  
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• Most Wrongful-Death Lawsuits Settled In Listeria Outbreak

  11-03-2015 21:55
  
  A Denver judge wrapped up most of the wrongful-death lawsuits stemming from a 2011 listeria outbreak that killed more than 30 people and sickened more than 140 others.
  
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• Colorado Officers Held Hostage Before Suspect Fatally Shot Near Dinosaur

  11-03-2015 21:47
  
  A Colorado sheriff's deputy and a state wildlife officer were held hostage by a man and a woman before a struggle erupted and the man was fatally shot, authorities said.
  
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• Man Gets 72 Years For Attempted Murder, Police Assault

  11-03-2015 21:37
  
  A man has been sentenced to 72 years in prison after he was convicted of attempted murder and assaulting police.
  
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• Denver Company Backs Southern Illinois Marijuana Grower

  11-03-2015 21:30
  
  A medical marijuana business in far southern Illinois intends to start construction this month of a 27,000-square-foot facility that would produce a first harvest in late fall.
  
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• RTD's general manager, Phillip Washington, moving on

  11-03-2015 21:27
  
  The executive who heads the Regional Transportation District is moving on.Phil Washington, general manager and CEO of RTD since 2009, resigned Wednesday morning, said agency spokeswoman
  
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• Julius Thomas Signs 5-Year, $46 Million Deal With Jaguars

  11-03-2015 21:18
  
  Jacksonville's top free agent target is the first to make it official: Former Denver Broncos tight end Julius Thomas has signed a five-year contract worth $46 million with the Jaguars.
  
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• Target Store Near Belmar Closed By Police For Suspect Search

  11-03-2015 21:00
  
  Police are searching for possible burglary suspects who may be in the Belmar shopping area.
  
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• 1 Burglary Suspect In Custody, Another At Large Following Police Search

  11-03-2015 21:00
  
  Police are searching for possible burglary suspects who may be in the Belmar shopping area.
  
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• Top 5 Denver Pro Sports Disappointments From The Past 12 Months

  11-03-2015 20:47
  
  Colorado is fortunate to have so many Denver based professional sports franchises, but in leagues where there is one winner and 29-31 losers, disappointment is common.
  
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• Former CU Buffs Lineman Ryan Johanningmeier Dies At 38

  11-03-2015 20:19
  
  Ryan Johanningmeier, a versatile offensive lineman for the University of Colorado, died Monday. He was 38.
  
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• Hundreds gather in Denver for forum on police, community relations

  11-03-2015 20:04
  
  When Pastor Chris Hill reached out to local law enforcement officials a little more than a month ago to see whether they could participate in a forum on the relationship between their departments and their communities, "there were no crises," he recalls.
  
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• Denver police asking for help in finding man who groped woman

  11-03-2015 20:02
  
  Denver police are asking for the public's help in identifying a man who allegedly groped a woman Monday in the area of East 25th Avenue and Race Street.
  
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• Man sentenced to 72 years for trying to kill Arvada police officer

  11-03-2015 19:55
  
  A 25-year-old man was sentenced in Jefferson County court Tuesday to 72 years in prison for attempting to kill a police officer and four others in a high-speed chase through Arvada.
  
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• Coloradans Spot Fireball Streaking Across Sky

  11-03-2015 19:51
  
  Many sharp-eyed Coloradans spotted what looked like a meteorite in the clear night skies just before dawn Wednesday morning.
  
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• Jeffco elementary school principal accused of incest ordered held on $50K bond

  11-03-2015 19:36
  
  GOLDEN —The principal of a Jefferson County elementary school arrested on suspicion of incest and sexually assaulting a child was ordered held on $50,000 bond during a court hearing on
  
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• 30 Players: Storen Entering Make-Or-Break Season With Nationals

  11-03-2015 19:32
  
  Normally, a player entering his sixth full season in the bigs has too much experience for a list like this, but digging deeper, Drew Storen fits here. The Nationals on paper are stacked, with established studs in their rotation from top to bottom and starters set at each position on the field.
  
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• Texans trade QB Ryan Fitzpatrick to Jets

  11-03-2015 19:03
  
  The New York Jets picked up veteran quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick in trade Wednesday.
  
  
          
  
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• Chip Kelly won't 'mortgage future' on Marcus Mariota

  11-03-2015 18:59
  
  It was a bizarre press conference.
  
  
          
  
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• ACM Awards Performers Announced: Garth Brooks, Luke Bryan, Miranda Lambert, More

  11-03-2015 18:51
  
  The 50th annual Academy of Country Music Awards are a month away, and the first performers have just been announced.
  
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• "My wife is a cheater" scrawled on Arvada home found ablaze; man arrested

  11-03-2015 18:47
  
  Fire crews in Arvada responding to reports of an explosion early Tuesday morning arrived to find a home engulfed in flames and the phrase "My wife is a cheater" scrawled across its exterior.
  
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• NASCAR lifts suspension of Kurt Busch

  11-03-2015 18:45
  
  Driver is cleared to race this week at Phoenix and will be eligible for the Chase.
  
  
          
  
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• 2nd community meeting about Applewood Golf Course rezoning scheduled

  11-03-2015 18:45
  
  A second community meeting is scheduled to give information about the Applewood Golf Course rezoning.
  
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• Brighton sets city rules for growing marijuana for personal use

  11-03-2015 18:20
  
  Brighton residents who are growing marijuana in their homes need to ensure that their plants are at least two feet lower than the ceiling, according to one of the new indoor cultivation regulations adopted by City Council.
  
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• Julius Thomas signs $46 million deal with Jaguars

  11-03-2015 18:17
  
  Jacksonville's top free agent target is the first to make it official: Former Denver Broncos tight end Julius Thomas has signed a five-year contract worth $46 million with the Jaguars.
  
  
          
  
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• Sheridan School District sues Colorado Department of Education

  11-03-2015 17:49
  
  The Sheridan School District announced Wednesday it had filed a lawsuit against the state Department of Education, part of a long-running fight over how the state holds districts accountable for student performance and counts students for funding purposes.
  
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• Racist fraternity video in Oklahoma sparks introspection in Colorado

  11-03-2015 17:34
  
  A racist chant by fraternity members in Oklahoma has sparked dialogue in Colorado where it's being used as a learning experience.
  
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• Animal Lovers Send Out Warning After Cat Hiding Under Car Is Injured

  11-03-2015 17:28
  
  Animal lovers in Denver have a suggestion for drivers that might help prevent serious injuries to cats.
  
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• 'Early' NFL retirements show changing tide in the NFL

  11-03-2015 17:24
  
  'Early' NFL retirements show changing tide in the NFL
  
  
          
  
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• Police-Community Relations In Focus At Denver Meeting

  11-03-2015 16:34
  
  Nearly 700 people crowded into the auditorium of a Denver church on Tuesday night to address police relations in the community.
  
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• ESPN's Keith Olbermann opens up on his suspension

  11-03-2015 16:31
  
  "On Twitter you don't think of anybody else as an actual human being."
  
  
          
  
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• Jeffco Sheriff: Elementary school principal arrested on child sex assault charges

  11-03-2015 16:00
  
  Authorities in Jefferson County have arrested the principal of an elementary school on suspicion of incest and sexually assaulting a child.
  
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• Colorado Notches Best Month Yet For Pot Taxes

  11-03-2015 16:00
  
  Colorado is reporting its best month yet for recreational marijuana sales.
  
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• Going Dancing: Breaking Down The First 5 Teams In

  11-03-2015 15:52
  
  The Selection Sunday countdown has officially begun. Let's breakdown the mid-majors putting on their dancing shoes.
  
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• CDOT: 3 lanes of I-25 northbound reopened at Evans Ave. after wreck

  11-03-2015 15:44
  
  Three lanes of Interstate 25 northbound have reopened near Evans Avenue after closing on Tuesday morning because of a crash.
  
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