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• Vikings-Broncos 2nd Quarter Recap: Huge Rushing TD For Broncos, But Vikings In It

  04-10-2015 23:53
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – Ronnie Hillman’s rushing touchdown in 2nd quarter of the Vikings-Broncos game Sunday afternoon was the fourth longest in Broncos history.
  The CBS4 Sports team shared the following tweets about the play:
  Ronnie Hillman takes a pitch and goes 72 yards! Not a pass… a pitch… a run play… for a touchdown!
  — Steve Cox (@SteveCoxDenver) October 4, 2015Great freaking block by @owendaniels on the edge to break that open for Hillman. That's the home ru
  
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• Inmate kills another prisoner at Arapahoe jail

  04-10-2015 23:52
  An Arapahoe County jail inmate died after he was assaultedby another inmate, according to sheriff's office.
  
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• Body Of Hiker Found On Longs Peak

  04-10-2015 23:34
  
  ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK, Colo. (CBS4) – A hiker planning to summit Longs Peak failed to return Friday night. Rangers of Rocky Mountain National Park were notified around 10:30 p.m. that Spencer Veysey, 26, of Missoula, Montana was overdue.
  He failed to return Saturday morning, and a search ensued. Officials combed the area around Chasm Lake as well as the Keyhole Route, and ran into icy conditions.
  Rangers located Veysey’s body late Saturday afternoon at the bottom of Lambs
  
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• Las Vegas company buying Cripple Creek casino

  04-10-2015 23:22
  
  CRIPPLE CREEK, Colo. (AP) — A $30 million deal is in the works to buy one of the most prominent casinos in Cripple Creek.
  
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• Vikings-Broncos First Quarter Recap: A Field Goal Puts Denver Ahead

  04-10-2015 22:59
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – After one quarter the Broncos lead the Vikings 3-0, thanks to strong defensive play and efficient offensive plays.
  Vikings strung some plays together to get to Broncos 33, but defense pushed 'em back 10 yards from there to force punt.—Steve Cox (@SteveCoxDenver) October 04, 2015
  The following were the plays of the game’s only scoring drive so far:
  1Q 11:21 Denver1 and 10 – DEN 37 11:21 18-P. Manning pass to 22-C. Anderson for 27 yards.1 and 10 – MIN
  
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• Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Jail Death

  04-10-2015 22:50
  
  CENTENNIAL, Colo. (AP) — The Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a fight at the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office Detention Facility resulted in the death of one of the inmates.
  The sheriff’s office said the assault occurred on Friday and the victim died on Saturday.
  The victim has been identified as 43-year-old Michael Roy Craven, Jr., who was being held on assault and extortion charges.
  Eric Stewart (credit: Arapahoe County Sheriff)
  Authorities say 43
  
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• Lady Gaga said she felt alive and 'like herself' on 'AHS'

  04-10-2015 22:48
  
  LOS ANGELES (AP) — Appearing in the new season of "American Horror Story" was a life boost for Lady Gaga.
  
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• Doctors Without Borders leaves Afghan city after airstrike

  04-10-2015 22:47
  
  KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — The U.S. and Afghan governments vowed Sunday to jointly investigate the attack on a hospital in Kunduz that killed 22 people, as street-by street battles continued between government forces and Taliban fighters and officials warned of a looming humanitarian crisis for civilians trapped in the cityAmid
  
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• Copper Mountain starts making snow, ski resort to open Nov. 6

  04-10-2015 22:46
  Copper Mountain beganmaking snow during the early hours of Saturday as the ski season looms.
  
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• Science sells: 'The Martian' lands with $55 million debut

  04-10-2015 22:08
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Opening just days after NASA announced findings showing water on Mars, "The Martian" soaked up moviegoers at the box office.
  
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• Montana man's body recovered from Longs Peak

  04-10-2015 21:55
  
  The body of a Montana man was flown Sunday from Longs Peak, where he apparently died, to Upper Beaver Meadows, in Rocky Mountain National Park.
  
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• Suspect Captured On Video Vandalizing Campaign Signs Of 2 School Board Candidates

  04-10-2015 19:59
  
  LOVELAND, Colo. (CBS4) – Two candidates in a northern Colorado school board election are searching for the vandal who appears to be constantly targeting their signs.
  Denise Montagu and Pam Howard are in a contentious race for the Thompson School Board, which has taken a mysterious turn with the repeated vandalism of their campaign signs.
  “We also were fearful that we were being watched and that isn’t a very comforting feeling,” said Denise Montagu, who is currently t
  
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• Man With Dementia Missing In Wheat Ridge

  04-10-2015 19:20
  
  WHEAT RIDGE, Colo. (CBS4) – Authorities are searching for a man with dementia missing from Wheat Ridge. Dale Weehunt has early onset Alzheimer’s, and left his home on Marshall Street around 6 p.m. Friday.
  It is believed Weehunt is heading to the King Soopers on Sheridan Boulevard at West 38th Avenue.
  He has walked to Walmart in the past without any problems, and may have been seen at Walmart at 6:30 p.m. Friday asking for directions to King Soopers.
  Weehunt is described as
  
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• Aurora police arrest suspect in fatal shooting last week

  04-10-2015 19:17
  
  Aurora police said Sunday they have arrested a man suspected of fatally shooting another man last week at the Canterra at Fitzsimons Apartments.
  
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• 'Brady vs. Manning'' book leans toward the former

  04-10-2015 19:16
  
  The book, "Brady vs. Manning'' is a keepsake even if it leans toward Brady        
  
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• Former fire chief suing Black Forest fire district

  04-10-2015 19:14
  
  COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — The former chief of the Black Forest Fire Rescue Protection District is suing the fire district for $1 million on the grounds of defamation, emotional harm
  
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• 67-year-old cyclist dies at Ute Canyon overlook

  04-10-2015 19:08
  
  GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (AP) — A 67-year-old cyclist died of an apparent medical condition at the Ute Canyon overlook in western Colorado.
  
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• ‘Armed & Dangerous’ Murder Suspect Taken Into Custody

  04-10-2015 18:51
  
  AURORA, Colo. (CBS4) – Aurora Police announced Sunday morning that a man wanted for murder was taken into custody Saturday night.
  Lloyd Rickey Henderson, who goes by “Rickey,” was involved in an altercation Sept. 27, at 348 Potomac Way in Aurora. Cory Clemons was shot and killed as a result.
  A warrant was issued for Henderson for first-degree murder.
  Henderson was arrested by the Aurora Police Fugitive Apprehension and Surveillance Team.
  
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• Another moose killed in front of park visitors at Brainard Lake

  04-10-2015 18:11
  
  A moose was shot and killed by an apparent bow hunter this week near Brainard Lake, once again bringing up the issue of wildlife watchers and hunters crossing pathsinpopular areas.
  
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• Colorado Springs party ends with one man shot in jaw

  04-10-2015 18:09
  
  Colorado Springs police are investigating a shooting that left one man with a gunshot wound to his jaw early Sunday.
  
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• Von Miller looking for breakout game against Minnesota

  04-10-2015 17:51
  
  DeMarcus Ware may be the NFL Defensive Player of the Month, but Von Miller may be better game against the Vikings.        
  
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• Law firm labeled hate group leading Kim Davis' crusade

  04-10-2015 17:12
  
  LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Kim Davis' lawyer stood onstage in a Washington D.C. hotel and pointed to a photo on the screen.
  
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• Avalanche Defeat Blackhawks At Home In Preseason Action

  04-10-2015 14:54
  
  The Avalanche defeated Chicago at the Pepsi Center on Saturday night.
  
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• Rockies Fall To Giants In Season’s Second To Last Game

  04-10-2015 10:35
  
  The Rockies out-hit the Giants 7-5, but lost the home run battle 3-1.
  
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• Buffaloes Lose To Oregon, 3 Game Win Streak Snapped

  04-10-2015 07:33
  
  Running back Royce Freeman rushed 27 times for 163 yards and two touchdowns on Saturday night as the Ducks posted a weather-delayed 41-24 Pac-12 Conference win over Colorado at Folsom Field.
  
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• Higgins Has Big Day, But CSU Falls To Utah State

  04-10-2015 07:18
  
  Receiver Rashard Higgins had 10 catches for 114 yards and a touchdown in the Rams' losing effort in Logan.
  
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• Harris: Broncos Offense, Line Is ‘Speeding Things Up’

  04-10-2015 07:00
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – The injury bug has bit the Broncos offensive line, and one of their starters will not be able to play on Sunday against the Vikings.
  Is Ty Sambrailo’s shoulder injury, sustained against the Lions last Sunday, a cause for concern beyond this week? And what about Evan Mathis’s sore hamstring?
  The Broncos made an insurance play by adding lineman Tyler Polumbus this week.
  On the CBS4 Football Blitz guest Ryan Harris, another member of the Broncos OL squad, told
  
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• Colorado wildfires: Blaze north of Silverthorne 30 percent contained

  04-10-2015 06:16
  
  A wildfire burning north of Silverthorne was 30 percent contained Saturday evening, and Lake Dillon Fire Rescue estimated it would be fully contained by 7 p.m. Sunday.
  
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• Denver's Union Station bustles with activity Saturday

  04-10-2015 06:14
  
  Denver's Union Station was a hub of activity Saturday as a block party, a train exhibit and a group of blindfolded Girl Scouts all descended upon the downtown gathering spot and transit station.
  
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• Syrian Americans, supporters rally at Colorado Capitol for refugees

  04-10-2015 06:08
  
  Dozens of Syrian Americans and Syrian refugee supporters rallied on the steps of the state Capitol Saturday night, urging the U.S. to acceptmore Syrian refugees as hundreds of thousands flee the war-torn country.
  
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• CBS Sports Poll 10-03-15

  04-10-2015 02:27
  
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• Aurora police ask for public's help finding murder suspect

  04-10-2015 02:18
  
  The Aurora Police Department is asking for the public's help in locating a man suspected of murder.
  
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• Sports A-Z: Sizing up the Broncos defense

  04-10-2015 02:16
  
  The Broncos are on a roll this season – and a lot of the credit goes to the stellar defense.        
  
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• Free Flu Shots Given In Union Station Courtesy Of New Health Care App

  04-10-2015 01:45
  
  DENVER (CBS4)– Hundreds of people lined up outside Union Station in downtown Denver and rolled up their sleeves for a free flu shot. It was all courtesy of a new app-based mobile health care provider that brings medical care right to you.
  Dispatch Health is the new app-based mobile health care provider behind the flu shots.
  “We are the same doctors and nurse practitioners you’d find at your local emergency room,” CEO Dr. Mark Prather said.
  The company’s app is avail
  
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• ‘Love Denver Live Downtown’ Campaign Encourages Urban Living

  04-10-2015 01:16
  
  DENVER (CBS4)– If you think you love Denver but don’t believe downtown is the right spot for you, think again. A new campaign is urging people at all stages of their life to experience urban living.
  The Downtown Denver Partnership is encouraging Coloradans to move downtown. The “Love Denver Live Downtown” initiative is designed to get more people to live in the city.On Saturday, the group set up in Wynkoop Plaza to highlight everything downtown Denver has to offer.“
  
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• Oregon Ducks Get Stuck In Elevator Before Game Against CU Buffs

  04-10-2015 01:00
  
  BOULDER, Colo. (CBS4)– The Oregon Ducks football players got stuck in an elevator the morning before their game against the CU Buffs.The Ducks had just finished 30 minutes of warming up when they got in the elevator in their Boulder hotel and it stopped working.Several Ducks tweeted out their experience via Twitter, including offensive lineman Tyrell Crosby.We got trapped in the elevator 😂😂😂 pic.twitter.com/2D5EZnmdYw
  — tyrell crosby (@Tyrellcrosby) October 3,
  
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• Summit County Wildfire Grows To 220 Acres, 30 Percent Contained

  04-10-2015 00:58
  
  SILVERTHORNE, Colo. (CBS4) — Summit County firefighters are battling a wildfire that has scorched more than 220 acres. There was 30 percent containment at 5 p.m. and total containment was expected by Sunday evening.
  About 50 firefighters responded to the fire burning north of Silverthorne on Friday night and more were sent in on Saturday.
  The Cemetery Ridge Fire (credit: Lake Dillon Fire Rescue)
  No injuries or damage to structures have been reported. There are no structures threatened and
  
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• 2 Honored For Heroic Action In Flight For Life Crash

  04-10-2015 00:44
  
  DILLON, Colo. (CBS4)– Two people who risked their lives to rescue crew members aboard a Flight for Life helicopter when it crashed were awarded the highest honor presented by Lake Dillon Fire Rescue on Friday: the Citizen Heroism Award.
  “As most of us know, on July 3rd, the worst of the worst happened,” said Lake Dillon Fire Rescue Chief Jeff Berino.
  “In each case the people we are honoring today jumped in to help without hesitation,” said Summit County Sheriff John
  
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