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• Vehicle slams through Kmart wall in Arvada, three injured

  20-10-2015 23:58
  
  A vehicle plowed into an ArvadaKmart Tuesday afternoon, slamming through a wall and into the store.
  
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• Colorado poised to grow as top-performing STEM state

  20-10-2015 23:58
  
  Colorado leaders continue to tout the need to encourage young people and college students towards STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) career paths.        
  
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• New director named for NREL in Golden

  20-10-2015 23:55
  
  The National Renewable Energy Laboratory in Golden has a new director:Martin Keller, who will join the Golden-based federal laboratory on Nov. 30.        
  
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• $90 million worth of apartments sell in metro Denver

  20-10-2015 23:50
  
  Three Denver-area apartment complexes have sold to two different buyers for a total of $90 million        
  
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• Full-strength beer sales battle begins Wednesday

  20-10-2015 23:46
  
  Major grocery stores and their supporters officially will launch their long-anticipated ballot-initiative campaign on Wednesday.        
  
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• Ex-Husband Of Murdered Strasburg Woman Found In Denver, Taken Into Custody

  20-10-2015 23:41
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – A man wanted in connection with the death of a woman in Strasburg has been arrested in Denver.
  The body of 57-year-old Theresa Ausmus was found inside a burning home last Saturday. The cause of her death has not been released.
  Theresa Ausmus’ burned home in Strasburg (credit: CBS)
  On Tuesday morning Denver police arrested the victim’s ex-husband, Andrew Ausmus, 58, after he was found near Confluence Park off 15th Street. Someone saw Andrew Ausmus there and calle
  
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• Hershey's doubling size of Kisses with new hazelnut product

  20-10-2015 23:22
  
  HERSHEY, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania's most iconic chocolate maker is doubling-down on one of its most popular treats.
  
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• Rockies Bring Back Entire Coaching Staff For 2016 Season

  20-10-2015 23:20
  
  DENVER (AP) – The Colorado Rockies will bring back their coaching staff for the 2016 season after a year in which they finished last in the NL West.
  Two weeks after manager Walt Weiss said he was returning to the bench, the team announced Tuesday there will be no major changes to his staff. Those coming back include bench coach Tom Runnells, hitting coach Blake Doyle, pitching coach Steve Foster, third base coach Stu Cole, first base coach Eric Young, defensive positioning coach Rene Lache
  
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• Mother Accused Of Pimping Out 12-Year-Old Daughter Formally Charged

  20-10-2015 23:13
  
  GOLDEN, Colo. (CBS4) – A mother in Jefferson County now formally faces charges of pimping out her 12-year-old daughter to pay bills.
  Julie Greiner, 43, appeared in court via closed circuit TV from jail on Tuesday. Investigators say Greiner pimped out her daughter to a 23-year-old Australian man, identified as Thomas Keski. They say in exchange for sex the man sent Greiner money, the girl gifts, and that all three of them took a trip to Hawaii together.
  Investigators say Keski also visited
  
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• Arapahoe County sheriff: Man arrested in Strasburg slaying, fire

  20-10-2015 23:08
  
  Arapahoe County authorities announced the arrest Tuesday ofa wanted 57-year-old man linked to the slaying of a woman found in a burning Strasburg home.
  
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• Mesa County authorities: Collbran landslide monitors tampered with

  20-10-2015 22:45
  
  Mesa County authorities say monitoring equipment onthe massive West Salt Creek landslide near Collbran, installed to alert officials of any movement, was recently tampered with.
  
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• 20 In 20: The 20 Best Avalanche Players In 20 Years of Franchise History Part 2

  20-10-2015 22:43
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – This season marks the 20th anniversary of the Colorado Avalanche moving to Denver. To commemorate that, CBS4 is taking a look back at the 20 players most responsible for the team’s successful run in the Mile High City.
  RELATED: 20 In 20: The 20 Best Avalanche Players In 20 Years of Franchise History Part 1
  The following are the players are the Top 10:
  10. Paul Stastny (C, 2006-2014)
  You can’t forget the hometown kid when putting together a list like this. S
  
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• CSU hosts insect, honey bee expert May Berenbaum

  20-10-2015 22:41
  
  A national expert on the study of insects and the disappearing honey bee will deliver her take on plant biodiversityon the Colorado State University campus on Nov. 1.
  
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• Chimney discovery ends mystery over young man's disappearance, but questions remain

  20-10-2015 22:12
  
  For seven years, Mike Maddux searched homeless shelters in Colorado Springs, scoured campgrounds in the Pike National Forest and scanned strangers' faces on the street.
  
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• Colorado family with sick child gets wheels thanks to racer Ricky Johnson

  20-10-2015 22:10
  
  A Fort Collins family in need of new wheels for their sick toddler is getting help thanks to California truck racer Ricky Johnson.
  
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• Settlement brewing in Beck's beer case over German packaging

  20-10-2015 22:03
  MIAMI (AP) — U.S. drinkers of Beck's beer who thought the American-made brew they were buying was still a fancy, century-old German import can get cash payments under a $20 million settlement approved Tuesday in a class-action lawsuit over deceptive packaging.
  
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• Colorado adds 2,000 jobs in September

  20-10-2015 21:22
  
  Colorado's employment needle ticked up slightly in September as the state added about 2,000 jobs, the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment reported Tuesday.
  
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• RTD looks to streamline its low-income bus fare program

  20-10-2015 21:19
  
  A makeover of the program aimed at helping low-income residents afford rides on Regional Transportation District buses appears on the way.
  
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• NWS Boulder Issues First Advisory Of Season Due To Mountain Snow

  20-10-2015 21:09
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – It seems a little late for this type of headline but this year it’s true.
  For the first time this season the National Weather Service office in Boulder has issued an advisory because of snow.
  A Winter Weather Advisory will be in effect from 9 pm Tuesday until 12 pm Wednesday for the Front Range Mountains, including the Eisenhower Tunnel, Mount Evans, Breckenridge, Loveland Pass, Berthoud Pass and Winter Park.
  Areas above 10,000 feet could see 5-10 inches of snow over
  
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• 2 Shootings Take Place Monday Night In Denver

  20-10-2015 21:02
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – Two shootings within a block of each other took place Monday night in Denver, and they are leading to questions about whether they were related.
  The first happened at 33rd Avenue and Holly Street at approximately 8:30 p.m. Paramedics took one person to the hospital in stable condition.
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  Two and a half hours later there was another shooting at 33rd and Hudson. This one happened outside the Horizon Lounge. There’s no word yet on how badly the
  
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• Man with machete hit by 2 cars in San Francisco Bay Area

  20-10-2015 20:32
  
  OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Authorities say a man wielding a machete and attempting to smash car windows in Oakland was struck by two different vehicles in apparent hit-and-runs.
  
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• FanDuel Weekly Roundup: Who To Play, Pass On For NFL Week 7

  20-10-2015 20:04
  
  By Stephen Dolan
  Week 7 features a number of big divisional games. The New York Giants and Dallas Cowboys play in a battle for the NFC East, the New England Patriots and New York Jets face off in an AFC East showdown and the San Diego Chargers are battling the Oakland Raiders in an AFC West tilt. With another round of great games ahead, here’s the full rundown of who to play and who to pass on in Week 7.
  Quarterback
  Play: Drew Brees (vs. IND)
  Cost: $8,400
  Brees is coming off a strong game
  
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• Rosa Linda's Mexican Cafe to close after 30 years in Denver

  20-10-2015 19:33
  
  Rosa Linda's Mexican Cafe will close at the end of the month after 30 years in business in Denver's Highland neighborhood.
  
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• Denver man indicted amidst lethal gang war pleads guilty to gun charge

  20-10-2015 19:18
  
  A Denver man reputedly tied to the CMG Blood street gang has pleaded guilty to a federal charge of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
  
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• When Should You Have A Mammogram? New Guidelines From The American Cancer Society

  20-10-2015 19:17
  
  For the first time since 2003, the American Cancer Society has changed its recommendations on routine mammograms in women.They say women of average risk can start screening at age 45, a bump of five years from the old recommendation of age 40. And compared to other groups, this 45 year old start age seems a compromise between those who say start at 40 and those who say start at 50.Why the change by the ACS? Their analysis of more than 15,000 women with breast cancer shows the best benefit with l
  
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• Ward, Broncos Defense ‘Ready For The Best Competition’

  20-10-2015 18:51
  
  CENTENNIAL, Colo. (CBS4) – Broncos safety T.J. Ward appeared on Xfinity Monday Live with a swollen right hand, and he’s not even sure which hit during the win over Cleveland on Sunday led to the injury.
  T.J. Ward shows CBS4’s Vic Lombardi his swollen hand. (credit: CBS)
  It could have been one hit or an accumulation of them. But it’s just par for the course if you’re an NFL player.
  “You’re going to wake up with some bumps and bruises that you didn’t
  
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• 2 scheduled to stand trial in Bartmess murder

  20-10-2015 17:48
  
  Not quite a year afterAndrea Bartmess' body was found near Red Feather Lakes Road,three people have pleaded guilty to charges related to her homicide and two others are preparing to stand trial for capital murder charges.
  
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• More than half of US states report job losses in September

  20-10-2015 17:47
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Most U.S. states reported jobs losses in September as slowing growth has weighed on hiring nationwide in the past two months.
  
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• 5 Ways To Put Your Home Equity To Work For You

  20-10-2015 17:43
  
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  If you own your home, then you are building equity. Equity is the difference in what you owe on your mortgage versus what your home is worth, and it’s a secured way to fund many different life needs. From college to home improvements to paying down debt and planning for the future, use your home equity to help you get a leg up and to plan for a healthy financial life. Here are five different ways that you can use the equity you’ve buil
  
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• Police: Man waved gun when DJ wouldn't play song request

  20-10-2015 17:20
  An 18-year-old man was arrested Sunday after police said he threatened people with a gun on University Hill. His reason, police said, was that he wasn't let into one party and a DJ didn't play his song at another.
  
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• Memorial To DPD Fallen Officer Celena Hollis Is Vandalized

  20-10-2015 17:08
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – Someone vandalized the memorial in Denver’s City Park overnight for fallen Denver police officer Celena Hollis.
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  Hollis was shot and killed three years ago while trying to break up a fight at the park during a City Park Jazz concert. The man that fired the shot is serving a 26-year prison sentence.
  Celena Hollis (credit: CBS)
  On Tuesday morning the memorial, which has the words “Blessed are the Peacemakers” on it, was found with profanity on i
  
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• Colorado Springs police: Man carjacked after giving strangers ride

  20-10-2015 17:06
  
  Colorado Springs police are investigating after a man told investigators he was carjacked by a stranger Monday night whom he was giving a ride.
  
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• Recipe: Grilled Pork Tacos

  20-10-2015 16:49
  
  Thomas Kelly of NYC's Mexicue shows how to make pork tacos, the perfect portable party food.
  
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• Amazon boosts holiday hiring, signaling shift in retail jobs

  20-10-2015 16:37
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Amazon plans to hire 100,000 people for the holidays, a 25 percent jump from last year that reveals a shift in the way we shop.
  
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• Pilot Applauds FAA’s New Drone Regulations Plan

  20-10-2015 16:03
  
  CASTLE ROCK, Colo. (CBS4) – There are expected to be more than a million drones in use in the U.S. by the end of the year.
  Now, after a series of issues, federal regulators are requiring all recreational users to register their drones with the government.
  “It’s a safety issue,” says Jeff Armstrong.
  The Castle Rock man owns Rampart Helicopter Services. He contracts out his million dollar helicopters to the government, Jefferson County, Douglas County, and others.
  He uses t
  
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• Crew Chief Applauds FAA’s New Drone Regulations Plan

  20-10-2015 16:03
  
  CASTLE ROCK, Colo. (CBS4) – There are expected to be more than a million drones in use in the U.S. by the end of the year.
  Now, after a series of issues, federal regulators are requiring all recreational users to register their drones with the government.
  “It’s a safety issue,” says Jeff Armstrong.
  The Castle Rock man owns Rampart Helicopter Services. He contracts out his million dollar helicopters to the government, Jefferson County, Douglas County, and others.
  He uses t
  
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• Denver suburb plans to pipe-in water from Fort Collins

  20-10-2015 16:02
  
  FORT COLLINS, Colo. (AP) — A Denver suburb is planning to develop a pipeline that would send Poudre (POO'-dur) River water to the Denver metropolitan area.
  
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• New $750,000 roof sought for Boulder County Fairgrounds

  20-10-2015 15:45
  
  The chronically leaking roof on the Boulder County Fairgrounds' 36-year-old Indoor Arena buildingshould be replaced, but a new roof could cost as much as $750,000.
  
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• How Long Can The Broncos Keep Just Getting By?

  20-10-2015 15:36
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – Once again, the Broncos have dodged a bullet. Actually, they’ve dodged several.
  On Monday we learned Shane Ray’s knee injury isn’t as bad as feared, Emmanuel Sanders’ shoulder injury shouldn’t keep him out of any games and linebacker Cory Nelson’s knee and ankle should be fine in a few days.
  Ray will miss about a month, which is a lot less than Bronco fans were thinking as they watched him catch a ride to the locker room on the cart.
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• Denver: Semi accident closes 5 lanes of WB I-70

  20-10-2015 15:33
  
  Five lanes of westbound Interstate 70 have been closed near Peoria Street following an accident involving a semi-tractor trailer and a car, Denver police say.
  
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• I-70 Accidents Make Mess Of Morning Commute

  20-10-2015 15:10
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – Several accidents on Interstate 70 quickly backed up Tuesday morning traffic.
  At approximately 6:20 a.m. three vehicles including a semi-truck were involved in an accident on westbound I-70 at Havana Street. The injuries are unknown.
  All lanes but the right were blocked, and the eastbound direction saw traffic due to curiosity slowing.
  Slowing spilled over to Interstate 225 as that northbound ramp accessing westbound I-70 backed up from the accident. It was stalled all
  
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• Broncos Fans: Please, Stop With The Brock Talk

  20-10-2015 15:00
  
  By Mark Schiff
  How do you improve on perfection?
  Normally, that’s the type of question you’d expect to encounter at the end of an upper-division philosophy test or as a slogan for a luxury car brand, but right now, it’s one that’s being furiously debated within certain corners of Broncos Country. Denver is 6-0 heading into the bye week, the defense is in the top five in virtually every significant statistical category, and barring a stunning collapse or incredible turnaro
  
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• One person seriously injured in Denver traffic accident

  20-10-2015 14:48
  
  One person was seriously injured early Tuesday morning in an accident in west Denver.The victim, whose name has not been released, was taken to a hospital following the accident before 6 a.
  
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• Denver police investigate Monday night shooting

  20-10-2015 14:46
  
  Denver police are investigating a Monday night shooting that happened outside near the intersection of 33rd Avenue and Holly Street.
  
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• City Park Memorial To Fallen DPD Officer Vandalized

  20-10-2015 14:26
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – Denver Police learned overnight that someone had vandalized a memorial to a DPD fallen officer. The memorial sits in Denver’s City Park and is dedicated to Officer Celena Hollis.
  Hollis was shot and killed in June of 2012 while trying to break up a fight during a crowded concert in the park. The man that fired the gunshot is serving a 26-year prison sentence.
  The vandals spray painted the memorial with a derogatory comment toward police.
  It was dedicated last Jun
  
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• Mexican man pleads guilty to growing marijuana in Sequoia

  20-10-2015 14:22
  
  FRESNO, Calif. (AP) — A Mexican national has pleaded guilty to cultivating marijuana in connection with a large-scale operation in the Brush Creek drainage in California's Sequoia National Forest.
  
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• Seahawks And 49ers Battle To Avoid Last Place In NFC West Thursday Night

  20-10-2015 14:03
  
  The Seattle Seahawks entered the 2015 NFL season as the defending NFC champions. The team added one of the best tight ends in the NFL in Jimmy Graham and looked to repeat their dominant performance. The San Francisco 49ers finished 8-8 in 2014 and fired the head coach that took them to the Super Bowl and NFC Championship games in the previous seasons. No one expected them to recover from the coaching change and expectations for 2015 were low. After the first six games of the 2015 NFL season, bot
  
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• Drone finds horse after it escaped from Castle Rock ranch

  20-10-2015 13:37
  
  COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — A search for a popular horse that escaped from a Douglas County ranch has ended with the help of a drone, which spotted the animal wounded and stuck in a
  
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• EU emissions down 23 percent, passing 2020 target

  20-10-2015 13:12
  
  COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — The European Union, the world's No. 3 greenhouse gas polluter, says its emissions fell 4 percent last year, meaning the 28-nation bloc has already surpassed its target for 2020.
  
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• EPA: Colorado mine spill water treatment system proving effective

  20-10-2015 10:34
  
  A newly-installed temporary wastewater treatment system at the Gold King Mine site is already proving very effective, the Environmental Protection Agency said Monday.
  
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