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• Bear Cubs Leave Paw Prints All Over Trooper’s Cruiser

  10-09-2015 23:56
  
  DURANGO, Colo. (CBS4)– A state trooper had some special visitors overnight that left an interesting calling card.
  The Colorado State Patrol in Durango tweeted a picture that accurately demonstrates what happened when the bear cubs came to visit.Working in Pagosa Springs can be "unBEARable".2 cubs did the Hokey Pokey on one of our cars last night. pic.twitter.com/AL4W4YeDrR
  — CSP Durango (@CSP_Durango) September 10, 2015The cubs seemingly danced on one of the patrol cars while it was
  
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• Cellphone Service For Some Verizon Customers Disrupted In The High Country

  10-09-2015 23:38
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – Verizon on Thursday said they have some customers in the high country experiencing a disruption in service as a result of a problem with a vendor’s equipment.
  The disruption is impacting service between Dillon and Beaver Creek along the Interstate 70 corridor.
  Some customers continue to get service due to some overlapping coverage from different cell sites.
  Verizon said they are working with Comcast, the vendor, to get it fixed. There is no time estimate for the repai
  
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• Deputy ‘Alert And Talking’ After Accidentally Shooting Self During Training

  10-09-2015 23:18
  
  LONGMONT, Colo. (CBS4) – A Boulder County sheriff’s deputy was injured after accidentally shooting himself Thursday morning during monthly handgun training.
  According to Heidi Prentup with the Boulder County Sheriff’s Office, the accident occurred just after 9:30 a.m. at a shooting range in Longmont and the Longmont Police Department is assisting in the investigation.
  “The deputy was on the firing line, drew his weapon, engaged the target, holstered his weapon and turned
  
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• Kubiak Has His Fingerprints On Ravens And Broncos

  10-09-2015 22:46
  
  DENVER (AP) – Gary Kubiak‘s imprint is all over the teams that will take the field Sunday when the Baltimore Ravens visit the Denver Broncos in one of the best matchups of opening weekend.
  With Kubiak calling the shots as their offensive coordinator last season, the Ravens set franchise records in points (409) and yardage (5,838).
  He emphatically insisted he would stay in Baltimore. Then, his dream job opened. And back to Denver he flew to reunite with John Elway, whom he backed up d
  
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• 2 Men Accused Of Jury Tampering Plead Not Guilty

  10-09-2015 22:45
  
  DENVER (CBS4)– Two men charged with jury tampering pleaded not guilty in court on Thursday morning.
  Police in Denver arrested Eric Brandt and Mark Iancelli for handing out information about jury nullification outside a downtown courthouse last month.Jury nullification is when a jury finds a defendant not guilty not because he or she doesn’t believe the person actually committed the crime but because the jury disagrees with the law.The men have filed a lawsuit against the City of Denv
  
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• Denver Post Subscribers Beware: Sunday Bronco Magazine Will Cost You

  10-09-2015 22:33
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – When the Sunday Denver Post lands on your doorstep this weekend, you may think that the 76 page Denver Broncos kickoff edition magazine that comes with the paper is free as part of your subscription. It’s not.
  The newspaper has been promoting the “Keepsake Edition” in prominent ads in the Post this week, but in small print at the bottom of the ads is the following note:
  All home delivery subscriptions will include the Denver Broncos NFL Kickoff Edition, wh
  
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• Juvenile Shot In Aurora, Police Search For Suspect

  10-09-2015 22:08
  
  AURORA, Colo. (CBS4)– Police in Aurora searched for a suspect in a shooting involving a juvenile male on Thursday afternoon.
  Aurora Police tweeted about the shooting investigation.
  #ALERT Male juvi shot at 12000 E. Park Lane Dr, non life threatening injury, no susp info, Park Lane, Paris Elem & North M.S. on lockdown.
  — Aurora Police Dept (@AuroraPD) September 10, 2015The shooting happened about 1 p.m. in the 12000 block of E. Park Lane Drive. Three schools were placed on lockdow
  
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• Man Accused Of Stealing Police Car Appears Before Judge

  10-09-2015 21:54
  
  DENVER (CBS4)– The man accused of running away from a hit-and-run and then stealing an unmarked police cruiser and then leading police on a chase appeared in court on Thursday.
  Police arrested Ravi Anthony Guerrero on Tuesday night. Guerrero, 38, faces several charges including investigation of motor vehicle aggravated theft, second-degree assault and menacing with a deadly weapon.
  It all started Aug. 28 when police responded to the scene of a hit-and-run near Dakota and Clay. When an offi
  
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• Broncos Notebook: Sept. 10, 2015

  10-09-2015 21:39
  
  Peyton Manning practicing and wearing a glove today (and this week). The 39-year-old QB was getting “veteran off-days” during camp, but Gary Kubiak said yesterday with the break after the last pre-season game, and then a Thursday game next week, they will resume that once they get a few weeks into the season. Manning has said he is on board and will be a team player with the plan, although he has at times seemed sensitive about it (pointing out other vets are getting days off too).Ku
  
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• Vail Man Pleads Guilty In Fatal DUI Crash

  10-09-2015 21:12
  
  EAGLE, Colo. (CBS4) – A Vail man faces a possible six years in prison after pleading guilty in a drunk driving crash that killed a man.
  According to Thomas Kelly with the Fifth Judicial District Attorney’s Office, John Althouse, 34, pleaded guilty on Tuesday to vehicular homicide and driving under the influence in the traffic accident that killed 30-year-old Harold Adcock III.
  Adcock was a passenger in a Jeep Wrangler driven by Althouse when it struck a concrete overpass support belo
  
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• Pastors Visit Every Aurora & Denver Police Precinct To Pray For Their Protection

  10-09-2015 20:54
  
  AURORA, Colo. (CBS4) – As investigators trace the source of a threat made against metro area law officers the community wants to make sure those departments know they have some support.
  Pastors who led a prayer gathering Thursday morning at Aurora police headquarters are spending the day stopping by every Aurora and Denver police precinct and substation to pray for protection at each place officers begin their shifts.
  Police Chief Nick Mets and Pastor Larry Stevenson (credit: CBS)
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• Hedgehog Receives Successful Emergency Surgery

  10-09-2015 20:41
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – The Denver Dumb Friends League means it when they say they welcome all creatures.
  Tucker the hedgehog arrived at the Dumb Friends League overnight last Thursday with a severely injured leg.
  Staff members noticed he was having trouble walking and that his left rear leg appeared in trouble. Veterinarians very carefully anesthetized him to perform a successful amputation of the leg.
  DDFL said Tucker is recovering well at the shelter and one of the volunteers is interested
  
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• Showtime’s Mark Kriegel: ‘Floyd’s The Opposite Of Tyson, He’s A Real Tough Guy’

  10-09-2015 20:17
  
  Bryan Altman, CBS Local Sports
  Leading up to the Sept. 12 bout between Floyd Mayweather and Andre Berto, CBS Local Sports has been hosting boxing personalities on our Mayweather-Berto live blog for a Q&A with boxing fans. Our most recent guest was Showtime boxing analyst and best selling author Mark Kriegel, who fielded questions from fans regarding Mayweather vs. Berto, Floyd Mayweather’s best boxing moment, and his reasoning for choosing Andre Berto for his 49th and final fight. 
  
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• Is It Ever Safe To Have An X-Ray During Pregnancy?

  10-09-2015 19:50
  
  If you’re female, and you need an x-ray, one of the first questions you typically get asked is “Any chance you could be pregnant?”
  For years we have worried exposing a baby in the womb to radiation will cause a birth defect or some other complication, especially if the x-rays are done early in the pregnancy.
  But a new report in the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons says x-rays during may not be as dangerous as some patients and doctors believe.
  Sure, while
  
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• 2 Soldiers Injured In Black Hawk Crash Remain Hospitalized In Stable Condition

  10-09-2015 19:46
  
  FORT CARSON, Colo. (CBS4) – Two Fort Carson soldiers who were aboard a Black Hawk helicopter that crashed in Douglas County remain hospitalized.
  The crash occurred in a forest on Sept. 2 during a 4th Combat Aviation Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter training mission.
  (credit: CBS)
  The two soldiers are reported to be in stable condition at Memorial Hospital in Colorado Springs.
  The cause of the accident continues to be under investigation.
  
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• Thief Breaks Into Car, Steals Purse, Then Caught On Camera Buying TV

  10-09-2015 19:33
  
  JEFFERSON COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4) – Deputies in Jefferson County would like the public’s help identifying a man suspected of breaking into a car, stealing a purse and making an expensive purchase with a stolen credit card.
  According to Jacki Kelley with the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, on Sept. 1 sometime between 9-10 a.m., a car was broken into in Van Bibber Open Space Park and a purse was stolen.
  “The suspect then used one of the credit cards from the purse to purcha
  
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• Highest Elevation Triathlon Gets Green Light For Dillon Next Year

  10-09-2015 19:23
  
  DILLON, Colo. (CBS4) – Thousands of extreme athletes will converge for the highest triathlon in the world taking place Sept. 10, 2016 in Summit County, organizers announced Thursday.
  The 106-Degree West Triathlon at Dillon event has been in the planning stages for a decade, but now has the green light from local, state and regional officials to hold the event next year.
  Participants will adventure through a 1.2 mile swim in Dillon Reservoir, a 56-mile bike through the Dillon and the surrou
  
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• Bicyclist Seriously Injured In Hit & Run In West Denver

  10-09-2015 19:22
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – Police in Denver are investigating a hit-and-run accident involving a bicyclist.
  According to police, the accident occurred Thursday morning at South Sheridan Boulevard and West Dartmouth Avenue.
  The bicyclist suffered serious injuries and was transported to the hospital. Police haven’t released any information about the suspect vehicle.
  The victim’s name hasn’t been released.
  
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• 5 Bold Broncos Predictions For The 2015 Season

  10-09-2015 18:38
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – We are days away from the start of the 2015 season, or as I like to call it — Peyton’s Last Stand. So I figure it’s a perfect time to make some predictions.
  1. Peyton will throw for a bit more than 4,500 yards, one of his best seasons as a pro. He’ll add 40+ touchdowns en route to a career high passer rating.
  Running back C.J. Anderson of the Denver Broncos carries the ball against the San Francisco 49ers during preseason action at Sports Authority F
  
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• Colbert Reveals ‘Late Show’ Debut ‘Almost Didn’t Get On The Air’

  10-09-2015 18:04
  
  NEW YORK (CBS) — One of the biggest late night debuts in television history nearly became one of the biggest duds.
  Stephen Colbert revealed Wednesday on CBS’ “The Late Show” that his debut show almost didn’t make it to air Tuesday night due to technical difficulties.
  “I almost needed a heart transplant last night because a funny thing happened – and I’m telling you this is an absolutely true story I’m about to tell you – the show almost
  
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• Popular Fall Drives Around Colorado

  10-09-2015 18:01
  
  When heading out in search of fall color there's no such thing as a bad drive into the mountains.
  
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• Rare Photos Of Colorado Lynx Captured By Automated Cameras

  10-09-2015 17:28
  
  DENVER (AP) – Scores of fierce-looking lynx roam the remote Colorado high country, 16 years after they were reintroduced to the state. But the elusive animals are rarely seen or photographed.
  PHOTO GALLERY: Rare Colorado Lynx Photos
  Now state researchers have captured photos of lynx as they prowl the San Juan Mountains of southwestern Colorado. Using automated cameras mounted in trees, the researchers are studying where lynx live and how well they’re doing, said Eric Odell, mana
  
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• Windshield Shot Out On I-225, Unrelated To Car Shootings In Arizona

  10-09-2015 16:49
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – One person was treated for minor injuries after a car windshield shattered on Interstate 225 early Thursday morning.
  The incident happened near Parker Road at 3:30 a.m. when the female driver of the four-door sedan was heading north on I-225.
  (credit: CBS)
  The woman pulled off to the right shoulder before the Parker Road exit and several patrol cars were soon on scene.
  Denver police confirmed the windshield was shot from a passing vehicle. It is believed to be an isolated i
  
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• ‘Multiple Gunshots’ Shatter Car Windows On I-225, Unrelated To Car Shootings In Arizona

  10-09-2015 16:49
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – A woman was treated for minor injuries after the windows in her car shattered on Interstate 225 due to multiple gunshots early Thursday morning.
  The incident happened near Parker Road at 3:30 a.m. when the female driver of the four-door sedan was heading north on I-225.
  (credit: CBS)
  The woman pulled off to the right shoulder before the Parker Road exit and several patrol cars were soon on scene.
  Denver police confirmed the windows were shot out from a p
  
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• Car Windshield Shot Out On I-225, 1 Treated For Minor Injuries

  10-09-2015 16:49
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – One person was treated for minor injuries after a car windshield shattered on Interstate 225 early Thursday morning.
  It reportedly happened before Parker Road at 3:30 a.m., when the female driver of the four-door sedan was heading north on I-225.
  The woman pulled off to the right shoulder before the Parker Road exit, and several patrol cars were soon on scene.
  Denver police confirmed the windshield was shot from a passing vehicle. It is believed to be an isolated incid
  
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• Rusin Gives Up 6 Runs In 3 Innings, Rockies Fall To Padres

  10-09-2015 16:21
  
  The Padres continued this season's mastery of the Rockies at Petco Park on Wednesday night.
  
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• Rapids Win Streak Is Halted By Vancouver

  10-09-2015 16:18
  
  VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Octavio Rivero and Cristian Techera scored 4 minutes apart in the second half and the Vancouver Whitecaps beat the Colorado Rapids 2-0 on Wednesday night to move into first place overall in Major League Soccer.
  Vancouver (15-10-3) pulled two points ahead of the Los Angeles Galaxy.
  Rivero scored in the 73rd minute, heading home his 10th of the season off a ball over the top from Techera. Rivero tore off his jersey in celebration — a reaction that ear
  
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• Hiker’s Body Found Far Off Trail: ‘He Either Fell Or Slipped’

  10-09-2015 15:25
  
  ELDORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (CBS4) – The body of a missing hiker was found so far off the trail that helicopters struggled to locate the area.
  The body of David Robles, 53, was found down a 600 foot ravine, more than a half mile from a scenic overlook on the Rattlesnake Gulch Loop Trail in Eldorado Canyon Wednesday afternoon.
  Robles, of Westminster, had been hiking the popular trail alone on Saturday.
  “It’s a very technical area,” said Boulder County Sgt. Dave Booton. “
  
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• Denver Broncos Look Back To Kubiak For Success In 2015

  10-09-2015 15:00
  
  By Mark Schiff
  If you’ve already repressed the memory of the Denver Broncos Divisional Round stinker against the Indianapolis Colts in January, all is forgiven. It may not have had the gut-punch shock of their upset loss to the Baltimore Ravens in the 2013 playoffs or raised the ghosts of past Super Bowl humiliations, but the Broncos looked alarmingly apathetic in their 24-13 loss to the Colts, so much so that it drove their head coach John Fox — winner of four straight AFC West titl
  
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• Crash In Construction Zone Causes Backups On I-70

  10-09-2015 14:52
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – A combination of construction and an accident slowed westbound Interstate 70 at Kipling Street Thursday morning.
  Traffic cones blocking off the right two lanes of I-70 were late getting picked up, and then a car crashed in the coned off construction zone shortly after 6 a.m.
  All traffic squeezed by in a single left lane and backed up to I-76. Cones had been picked up by 6:45 a.m., and the car was being loaded onto a flatbed.
  Traffic backups on I-70 at Kipling as of 6:3
  
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• Car Windshield Shatters On I-225, 1 Treated For Minor Injuries

  10-09-2015 14:24
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – One person is being treated for minor injuries after a car windshield shattered on Interstate 225 early Thursday morning.
  It happened near Parker Road around 3:30 a.m., when the four-door sedan was driving north on I-225. Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Deputies did not have to block off any lanes, but had several patrol cars along the right shoulder.
  The cause of the shattered windshield is unknown, and it’s unsure whether the incident happened in Denver or Auro
  
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• Colorado Longboarder Reaches 70 MPH On Downhill Road

  10-09-2015 12:53
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – New video of Colorado longboard racer Zac Maytum is not for the faint of heart.
  Maytum is seen effortlessly cruising at blazing speeds, tearing down a two-lane road in Colorado at 70 mph.
  His YouTube video has been viewed over 1.3 million times.
  Maytum will be competing in a world cup skateboarding event down Pikes Peak this weekend, a race that he won two years ago.
  
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• Man Accused Of Stealing Unmarked Police Car Captured

  10-09-2015 07:43
  
  DENVER (CBS4)– Police in Denver have arrested the man they believe stole an unmarked police cruiser and led police on a chase through several neighborhoods last month.
  Police arrested Ravi Anthony Guerrero. Guerrero, 38, was arrested on charges including investigation of motor vehicle aggravated theft, second-degree assault and menacing with a deadly weapon.
  It all started Aug. 28 when police responded to the scene of a hit-and-run near Dakota and Clay. When an officer got out of his vehic
  
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• Former Berthoud Officer Guilty Of Child Abuse Now Accused Of Sex Assault

  10-09-2015 06:52
  
  BERTHOUD, Colo. (CBS4) – A former Berthoud police officer who pleaded guilty to child abuse is now facing new charges.
  Jeremy Yachik, 39, is facing two counts of sex assault on a child. The Larimer County District Attorney’s Office says Yachik subjected a minor to sexual contact five years ago.
  Yachik is currently on probation. In 2014 he pleaded guilty to child abuse after a video surfaced that appears to show him kicking and hitting his daughter. The cover-up of the case led to the
  
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• Organizer Of Event To Show Support Of Police Says ‘We Can Be That Extra Set Of Eyes’

  10-09-2015 05:55
  
  AURORA, Colo. (CBS4) – Dozens of people gathered on the front steps of the Aurora police headquarters Wednesday night with one simple message — “thank you.”
  Christopher Pentico organized the event after learning someone had threatened to harm the local officers.
  “Imagine one of these guys getting up in the morning and hearing that and saying I’ve got to go to work today, That’s got to be pretty scary,” he said.
  Christopher Pentico shakes an officer
  
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• ‘I Felt A Little Violated’ Says Victim In Douglas County Crime Wave

  10-09-2015 05:43
  
  HIGHLANDS RANCH, Colo. (CBS4) – “We woke up and the car door was wide open.”
  Lisa and Christopher Cincotta are part of a growing number of crime victims in Douglas County.
  “I was angry. I felt a little violated,” Lisa Cincotta said.
  Sunday morning thieves rifled through their unlocked Chevy parked in the driveway of their Highlands Ranch home.
  “They rummaged through the console box and stole the GPS,” Lisa Cincotta said.
  Since Aug. 1 there have been 100
  
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• Avalanche Acquire Gormley For Coyotes For Elliott

  10-09-2015 05:21
  
  GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) – The Arizona Coyotes traded defenseman Brandon Gormley to the Colorado Avalanche on Wednesday for defenseman Stefan Elliott.
  The 23-year-old Gormley appeared in 27 games with the Coyotes last season, finishing with two goals and two assists. He has played in 32 NHL games since Arizona selected him with the 13th overall pick in 2010.
  The 24-year-old Elliott played five games for the Avalanche in 2014-15. He had 19 goals and 21 assists in 64 games with Lake Erie of the
  
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• Man Suspected Of Killing Teen In Aurora Charged With Murder

  10-09-2015 05:18
  
  BRIGHTON, Colo. (AP) – Prosecutors filed murder charges against an 18-year-old man accused of shooting a 14-year-old boy outside an Aurora apartment complex.
  The 17th Judicial District Attorney’s Office on Wednesday announced the charges against James Jason Tobias Lee, who is suspected in the death of Marcell Jay Johnson on Sept. 2. Johnson was shot in the chest outside the Fitzsimons Apartments in Aurora. A 17-year-old was also shot in the arm.
  Lee is being held without bond and is
  
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• A Call To Prayer For Our Local Police Officers

  10-09-2015 05:13
  
  Who:· Pastor Larry Stevenson of Power Point Church and Pastor Frank Pulley of Tabernacle of Yeshua Church are coming together and calling on pastors, community, people, any and everybody regardless of color we will cover our local police in prayer. “Blessed are the peace keepers, for they will be called children of God” Matthew 5:9 NIV
  · We truly understand that our communities are at-risk when police officers feel threatened to do the job in which they have been called
  
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• Emily Griffith School Celebrates 99 Years Of Workforce Education

  10-09-2015 05:03
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – Ninety-nine years ago Wednesday the Emily Griffith School in Denver started helping young people find their way into good solid jobs and the foundation that supports the school picked a beautiful place to celebrate the anniversary.
  The celebration at the Governor’s Mansion on Wednesday (credit: CBS)
  They were in the Governor’s Mansion to talk about women and workforce education. The school has helped many folks get jobs and create great futures.
  Denver Health ha
  
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• Emily Griffith School Celebrates 99 Years Of Workforce Educaiton

  10-09-2015 05:03
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – Ninety-nine years ago Wednesday the Emily Griffith School in Denver started helping young people find their way into good solid jobs and the foundation that supports the school picked a beautiful place to celebrate the anniversary.
  The celebration at the Governor’s Mansion on Wednesday (credit: CBS)
  They were in the Governor’s Mansion to talk about women and workforce education. The school has helped many folks get jobs and create great futures.
  Denver Health ha
  
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• CSU Can Turn Some Heads If They Beat Minnesota On Saturday

  10-09-2015 04:46
  
  FORT COLLINS, Colo. (CBS4) – It’s a big week for head coach Mike Bobo and the Colorado State University Rams.
  Savannah State was like a glorified scrimmage after the Ram won 65-13. But this week is going to be a challenge as the Rams host the Minnesota Golden Gophers of the Big 10.
  It’s the same Minnesota team that gave No. 2 TCU all it could handle. It’s a great chance for the Rams to prove themselves against a team from a power conference.
  “You’ve got a Powe
  
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• Team Effort Used To Help Rescue Cow Stuck In The Mud

  10-09-2015 04:36
  
  FORT LUPTON, Colo. (CBS4) – Firefighters, farmers and neighbors all helped rescue a cow in Fort Lupton on Wednesday.
  The cow got stuck in mud at a farm located near County Roads 8 and 19.
  (credit: Fort Lupton Fire Protection District)
  “The cow was too weak to get up on her own and we are not sure how long she had been stuck in the mud,” Fort Lupton Fire Chief Phil Tiffany said in a statement. “They used a backhoe from a neighbor … and we assisted them in lifting th
  
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• Campaign Launched To Bring More Business To ‘Economic Powerhouse’ DIA

  10-09-2015 04:28
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – There’s a new push to bring more business to Denver International Airport.
  Denver Mayor Michael Hancock on Wednesday launched a campaign called 1A for DIA. Officials are hoping voters in Adams County and Denver will support a new commercial development at DIA.
  The proposal will appear on the ballot in November. The project would bring new manufacturing, retail and office spaces to the airport.
  “DIA is an economic powerhouse,” Hancock said. “The airpo
  
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• Struggle For Colorado Meteorologists Nothing Like One In Britain

  10-09-2015 04:04
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – Like most places around our world Colorado has its fair share of locations that can be difficult to pronounce.
  Towns like Arriba, Saguache, Buena Vista and Toponas often top the list.
  But they’re nothing compared to a small Welsh village that has two times the number of letters in its name as found in the English alphabet.
  A weatherman at a UK television station recently nailed the pronunciation of Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch during a br
  
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• Transgender Woman Banned From Church Activities: ‘Where Do People Like Me Go?’

  10-09-2015 03:43
  
  LAFAYETTE, Colo. (CBS4) – A woman says she is no longer welcome on her church’s retreats because she is transgender.
  Melissa Chapman has been attending Flatirons Community Church in Lafayette for more than three years and was really looking forward to attending a women’s church retreat. She said she was devastated when she was told last week she won’t be allowed to attend because she’s transgender. She says she just wants to practice her faith with everyone else.
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• EPA Officials Get Grilled In Washington Over Gold King Mine Spill

  10-09-2015 02:58
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – The first of what are now four scheduled congressional hearings into the Gold King Mine spill took place Wednesday in Washington. The U.S. House Committee on Science, Space and Technology questioned U.S. Environmental Protection Agency officials and its contractor on the project.
  It was Aug. 5 when the Gold King Mine gushed what became three million gallons of toxic water from inside. Video taken as it was happening shows a torrent of water pouring from the mine to the dept
  
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• Boulder Company Making BB-8s, The Star Wars ‘Droid Of The Future’

  10-09-2015 02:33
  
  BOULDER, Colo. (CBS4) – Now you can own your very own BB-8.
  BB-8 is the latest Star Wars robot featured in the upcoming moving “Star Wars: The Force Awakens.” And the toy version of the character was created in Boulder.
  “This is a new friend, it’s a new droid of the future,” said Adam Wilson, cofounder of Boulder company Sphero.
  The tech startup partnered with Disney and created BB-8 over the last year. CBS4 first reported about the partnership back in April.
  
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• Custodian Saves 3rd Grader’s Life: ‘I Probably Would Have Died!’

  10-09-2015 01:13
  
  MEAD, Colo. (CBS4)– A custodian at a Front Range elementary school is credited with helping saving the life of a student who was choking at lunch. It happened at Mead Elementary last week.
  “If he wasn’t there,” says 8-year-old Luc Dowen. “I probably would have died!”
  Luc, a 3rd grader, learned a valuable lesson about first aid while eating lunch at school. He began choking on a bagel.
  “All I could hear in my minds is… ‘Get and adult, get an
  
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• 1 Killed In 5-Vehicle Crash In Loveland

  10-09-2015 01:02
  
  LOVELAND, Colo. (CBS4) – Investigators are looking into the cause of a deadly accident in Loveland Wednesday morning.
  According to Loveland police, the five-vehicle crash occurred at the intersection of 14th Street and South Lincoln Avenue at approximately 10:30 a.m. Investigators say a speeding SUV crashed into one vehicle and then rolled, causing a chain reaction.
  (credit: CBS)
  The driver of the SUV was not wearing a seatbelt and was killed. Two adults and a toddler in another vehicle we
  
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