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• Denver Police Search For Smash & Grab Burglar

  23-10-2015 23:58
  
  DENVER (CBS4)– Police in Denver searched for a smash-and-grab burglar who used a rock to get inside a business.
  Detectives said at 3:34 a.m. on Thursday the man threw a rock through the glass door of a business located at 1931 West Mississippi Avenue. Once inside he forced open the cash register and removed the drawer and took the coins before running away.
  Anyone with information regarding this crimes or recognizes the suspect in the picture is asked to contact Crime Stoppers at 720-913-S
  
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• Battle To Beat The Basement: Colorado Visits Oregon State

  23-10-2015 23:32
  
  CORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) — Colorado and Oregon State play on Saturday night with each team hoping to avoid the Pac-12 basement.
  The two are the last remaining teams without a win in league play. The Buffaloes have a streak of 14 straight Pac-12 losses dating back to September 2012 when they edged Washington State 35-34.
  Both sides are looking at this meeting as a “winnable” game. Oregon State is slightly favored at Reser Stadium, but not by much.
  “I guess if you look at it th
  
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• More LEGO Sculptures Added For Boo At The Zoo

  23-10-2015 23:12
  
  DENVER (CBS4)– More LEGO sculptures are being installed at the Denver Zoo for the annual Halloween event Boo at the Zoo.
  In August, large sculptures of LEGO animals joined the wild animals that live at the Denver Zoo.A huge spider was added to the LEGO exhibit at the Denver Zoo for Boo at the Zoo (credit: CBS)
  Initially nearly three dozen LEGO brick sculptures were added as part of the “Nature Connects, Art With LEGO Bricks” exhibit at the zoo. Some were created especially for
  
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• 5 NFL Games You Can’t Miss This Weekend (Week 7)

  23-10-2015 23:05
  
  Bryan Altman, CBS Local Sports
  Let’s just hope that last night’s game was an unfortunate speed bump as we make our way towards another great weekend of football. Man are the 49ers bad. And I don’t know if it’s his lack of confidence or if defensive coordinators have the book on Colin Kaepernick memorized word for word or what, but the once promising 49ers quarterback looks absolutely clueless at the moment. Yeah, the Seahawks defense was stifling, but they’re still
  
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• Week 7 Headlines: Ware, Sanders Among Ailing Broncos Happy For Bye Week Timing

  23-10-2015 23:00
  
  By Mark Schiff
  Despite some scares, the Broncos have been fortunate to avoid any major injuries six weeks into the season. The bye week landed at just the right time to give those who are banged up some much-needed rest.
  Thanks to their Week 7 bye, it appears that Denver’s star outside linebacker DeMarcus Ware will likely only miss one full game because of his back injury. Ware was carted off the field during Denver’s Week 5 game against the Oakland Raiders with back spasms, and he w
  
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• Peyton vs. Dirk: Who Would Win A 40 Yard Dash?

  23-10-2015 22:57
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – A new video posted to the CBSSports.com Instagram page pokes fun at Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning and NBA star Dirk Nowitzki.
  Neither veteran player is known in their sport as a speed demon — in fact they are generally thought to be far from it.
  Nowitzki, apparently quite aware of this, tweeted the following:
  Had this debate the other day in the locker room: Who wins a 40 yard dash between me and Peyton Manning???—Dirk Nowitzki (@swish41) October 23,
  
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• Peyton Races Dirk

  23-10-2015 22:57
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – A new video posted to the CBSSports.com Instagram page pokes fun at Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning and NBA star Dirk Nowitzki.
  Neither veteran player is known in their sport as a speed demon — in fact they are generally thought to be far from it.
  Nowitzki, aware of this, tweeted the following:
  Had this debate the other day in the locker room: Who wins a 40 yard dash between me and Peyton Manning???—Dirk Nowitzki (@swish41) October 23, 2015
  In response
  
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• Adams County Deputy Fired, Arrested For Sexual Misconduct

  23-10-2015 22:54
  
  BRIGHTON, Colo. (CBS4)– A deputy with Adams County was arrested on Wednesday night, suspected of sexual misconduct while on duty.
  Brandon Donahue was terminated from his position as a deputy with the Adams County Sheriff’s Office for violating departmental policies. Donahue, 25, had worked with the department since July 2013.
  Brandon Donahue (credit: Adams County Sheriff)
  Adams County Sheriff Michael McIntosh said the alleged incident happened on Sept. 26 with an adult female. The vi
  
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• Adams County Deputy Fired After Arrest For Sexual Misconduct

  23-10-2015 22:54
  
  BRIGHTON, Colo. (CBS4)– A deputy with Adams County was arrested on Wednesday night, suspected of sexual misconduct while on duty.Brandon Donahue was terminated from his position as a deputy with the Adams County Sheriff’s Office for violating departmental policies. Donahue, 25, had worked with the department since July 2013.Adams County Sheriff Michael McIntosh said the alleged incident happened on Sept. 26 with an adult female. The victim was somebody who was known to Donahue.
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• New Mexico environment secretary questions Colorado mine spill review

  23-10-2015 22:42
  
  New Mexico's top environmental official on Friday raised doubts about the Department on Interior's review of the Gold King Mine spill, saying he found the "independent investigation to be anything but independent."
  
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• AP FACT CHECK: Dubious claims about Benghazi, Clinton email

  23-10-2015 22:33
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — More than a few facts got mangled as a showdown between Hillary Rodham Clinton and her Republican questioners turned into an 11-hour slog.
  
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• Debate Over Gay Wedding Cake Goes To Colorado High Court

  23-10-2015 22:30
  
  DENVER (AP) — A Lakewood baker who refused to make a wedding cake for a same-sex couple is asking the Colorado Supreme Court to reverse judges’ rulings concluding that his decision amounts to discrimination.
  Attorneys for Jack Phillips, owner of Masterpiece Cakeshop, filed the appeal Friday. They argue the government shouldn’t force Phillips to violate his Christian beliefs.
  The Colorado Court of Appeals ruled against Phillips in August, saying his religious beliefs don’t
  
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• Universal Health Care Advocates Heading To Colorado Voters

  23-10-2015 22:11
  
  DENVER (AP) — Supporters of universal health care loaded boxes of resident petitions off an ambulance and onto a stretcher Friday, launching their campaign to make Colorado the first state to opt out of the federal health law and replace it with taxpayer-funded coverage for all.
  The ColoradoCareYES campaign wants to put its plan on the Colorado ballot next year to see if voters will approve what state officials elsewhere have failed to achieve — universal health care. They acknowledg
  
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• The Latest: Neighbor: Tennessee shooting victim a 'good kid'

  23-10-2015 22:07
  
  NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The latest on a fatal shooting at the Tennessee State University campus in Nashville (All times local):2:33 p.
  
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• Affordable Ways To Boost The Value Of Your Denver Home

  23-10-2015 22:02
  
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  The housing market in Denver is booming, so you may be thinking about selling your old house for an upgrade — and there isn’t a better time to do it. However, you may also want to consider making a few improvements to your home before you put out that “for sale” sign. If you don’t have the cash for major improvements and renovations, you can still help improve the value of your home with some small yet smart deci
  
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• 5 Tips for the First-Time Homebuyer in Denver

  23-10-2015 22:02
  
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  The whole country has its eyes on the Denver housing market right now, so you’re probably also considering making that big step. If you’re ready to take the plunge into the deep sea of home ownership, you’ll have some questions and you may not even know where to start. There is a lot involved when it comes to purchasing a home, so here are five great tips to help you get going. After all, your home is the biggest purchase you&rsq
  
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• Denver’s Most Popular Home Improvements

  23-10-2015 22:01
  
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  The real estate market in the Mile High City is super hot right now, with homes going for much higher prices than ever before. Because of this, people are spending far more money on home improvements to ensure their home can stand out from all the other property on the market today. Whether you’re looking to add some value to your home, or you simply want to make your house a little bit closer to your dream home, there are a few improvements
  
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• United Has Tentative Deal For United, Continental Mechanics

  23-10-2015 21:48
  
  CHICAGO (AP) — United Airlines said Friday that it has a tentative deal to combine more than 8,600 maintenance workers from United and the former Continental Airlines under one contract, a step toward improving the carrier’s rocky labor relations.
  The deal with the Teamsters would boost top pay immediately by 25 percent to an industry-leading $46.15 per hour, and result in 33 percent higher pay by the end of the six-year contract, said Don Wright, United’s vice president of mai
  
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• Mother Of Boys Found Hiding In House On Fire Now Faces Charges

  23-10-2015 21:33
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – A 30-year-old Denver mother is under arrest and facing felony child abuse charges after a fire last month that injured two of her children.
  Police say Rocio Arroyo-Reyes, 30, left her two young boys home alone on the day the fire broke out. Neighbors told CBS4 the boys are about 2 and 4 years old.
  Rocio Arroyo-Reyes (credit: Denver police)
  Firefighters wound up rescuing the children after arriving at the triplex on the morning of Sept. 29 and finding it in flames. The home
  
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• Trump calls on Super PACs supporting his bid to return money

  23-10-2015 21:02
  
  NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump is denouncing the outside political action committees supporting his candidacy, demanding they return the money they've collected, and calling on his opponents to do the same.
  
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• Students Released Early At Mountain Vista High After Power Troubles

  23-10-2015 21:00
  
  HIGHLANDS RANCH, Colo. (CBS4) – Students at Mountain Vista High School were released early Friday afternoon after a power outage.
  The school sent a notice to the media saying students would be let out at 12:45 p.m.Additional Resources
  Officials with the Douglas County School District provided the following information about the release of students:
  Parents may come to the school at 12:45 p.m. to pick up students. Students who walk or drive to school will be allowed to leave campus at that
  
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• Keidel: Hard To Bet Against Brady

  23-10-2015 20:58
  
  By Jason Keidel
  With three of the league’s unbeaten teams on bye weeks — no Peyton to tweak, no Dalton to critique, and no Rodgers to revere — the eyes of the football cognoscenti will be squarely on Foxboro on Sunday, when the Patriots (5-0) host the Jets (4-1).
  Everyone expected the Pats to be here, undeterred, undefeated and indefatigable. Beyond the obvious incentive to defend their Super Bowl title — which many think Pete Carroll handed them by not handing the ball t
  
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• Suicide bombers kill 42 in 2 northeast Nigerian mosques

  23-10-2015 20:52
  
  YOLA, Nigeria (AP) — Two suicide bombers struck at city mosques in northeast Nigeria on Friday, killing at least 42 people and wounding more than 100, an official and witnesses said.
  
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• Trump Calls On Colorado-Based Super PAC Supporting His Bid To Return Money

  23-10-2015 20:29
  
  NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump is denouncing the outside political action committees supporting his candidacy, demanding they return the money they’ve collected, and calling on his opponents to do the same.
  Trump’s campaign announced Friday that its counsel had sent legal notices to a handful of what they describe as “unauthorized” Super PACs supporting his bid, demanding they return any money they’ve raised in support of
  
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• Police Make Arrests After Shooting Of Lakewood Woman

  23-10-2015 19:47
  
  LAKEWOOD, Colo. (CBS4) – Police have made arrests in the shooting of a woman that took place in Lakewood Wednesday morning.
  Arthur James Gutknecht (credit: Lakewood police)
  Keri Stiller, 36, was shot in the neck after arguing with a neighbor, but she is expected to be okay.
  Police believed that man was in his home, but when SWAT officers went inside he wasn’t there. A tip to Crimestoppers led officers to Arthur James Gutknecht.
  (credit: CBS)
  Gutknecht, 30, now faces charges of attemp
  
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• Top 5 Wildest Sports Callers Of The Week: October 19th-October 23rd

  23-10-2015 19:32
  
  The Top 5 Sports Callers of the week is a weekly installment from CBS Local Sports that will bring you the wildest callers from across the nation.
  Number 5: In this week’s episode we start with Fred from Texas who joined Ben and Skin on 105.3 The Fan with his thoughts on the Texas Rangers season.  
  Number 4: Checking in at four is Richard from Howard County, Maryland who called in to the Norris and Davis show on 105.7 The Fan with a message for Ravens fans.&nb
  
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• Navajo: FEMA denies Colorado mine spill emergency declaration request

  23-10-2015 19:32
  
  The Navajo Nation's president expressed anger as he announced the federal government's decision todeny the tribe'srequest for an emergency declaration following the Gold King Mine spill.
  
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• Fresh Snow, Stuck Cars Cause Problems On Independence Pass

  23-10-2015 19:28
  
  ASPEN, Colo. (CBS4) – Fresh snow drifts, some as high as three feet, forced road crews to close Independence Pass for a few hours Friday morning.
  Several vehicles became stuck and a Colorado Department of Transportation snowplow went off the highway into a ditch.
  CDOT spokeswoman Tracy Truelove told CBS4 more plows were headed up the pass to help rescue those drivers. She said there were no injuries reported.
  Independence Pass closed due to snow plows & several cars stuck near summit.
  
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• CU Hopes To Avoid 15th Straight Conference Loss

  23-10-2015 19:23
  
  BOULDER, Colo. (CBS4) – To say the CU Buffaloes are desperate for a Pac-12 Conference victory is not an understatement.
  The CU Buffaloes face Oregon State in Corvallis on Saturday night. Both teams have yet to win a game in the conference, and it figures that both teams will be desperate in the matchup.
  CU still has games against USC, UCLA, Stanford, Washington and Utah on their schedule, so this could be their best and last chance of the year for a conference win.
  The Buffs are 4-35 since
  
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• Fire erupts in Denver garage with possible pot grow operation

  23-10-2015 18:56
  
  Denver firefighters extinguished a fire in atwo-story garage behind a Sheridan home Friday where the owners had apparently set up a marijuana grow operation.
  
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• 5 Things: Mets Advance to World Series

  23-10-2015 18:47
  
  By Andrew Kahn
  The New York Mets are headed to their first World Series since the 2000 Subway Series. They await either the Kansas City Royals, which lost in the Series just last year, or the Toronto Blue Jays, which last went in 1993 and won on Joe Carter’s famous home run.
  Daniel Broom
  The Mets swept the Cubs thanks in large part to Daniel Murphy, who had to be one of the more obvious choices in NLCS MVP voting history. In Wednesday’s clincher, he set a playoff record by homering i
  
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• Lakewood man arrested in shooting of neighbor

  23-10-2015 18:37
  
  Lakewood police have arrested a 30-year-old man for allegedly shooting his 36-year-old neighbor in the neck.
  
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• Colorado Attorney General Cynthia Coffman Joins Lawsuit Over Clean Air Rules

  23-10-2015 18:24
  
  DENVER (AP) — Colorado Attorney General Cynthia Coffman says she’s joining other states in a lawsuit challenging President Barack Obama’s Clean Power Plan.
  Coffman said Friday that she and attorneys general in 23 other states will file a single suit saying the Environmental Protection Agency doesn’t have the authority to require states to enact pollution rules.
  Coffman spokesman Roger Hudson says two other states are expected to file separate legal challenges.
  The lawsuit
  
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• While Peyton Struggles, Denver ‘D’ Keeps Broncos In The Game

  23-10-2015 18:15
  
  DENVER (AP) – Not so long ago, Peyton Manning had the Denver Broncos offense scoring at a record-setting clip. Those days are gone.
  Now, it’s the defense pulling most of the weight and even providing some scoring.
  Six games into the season, the Broncos “D” is drawing some comparisons, however preliminary, to some of the best. Some look at the statistics – Denver ranks in the top three in eight defensive categories – and immediately start bringing up the 1985 B
  
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• Former Bronco Brandon Lloyd Announces Retirement

  23-10-2015 18:00
  
  (The Sports Xchange) – Wide Receiver Brandon Lloyd announced his retirement on Thursday after playing 11 NFL season.
  Lloyd, 34, caught 399 passes for 5,989 yards and 36 touchdowns while playing for six different teams.
  “I am so thankful for the years I spent in the NFL,” Lloyd said in a statement. “I do not have one regret, and I am blessed to leave the game in such a healthy and happy place. I will do all I can to positively represent the league and its players for the r
  
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• 7 Types Of People In Every Fantasy Football League

  23-10-2015 17:56
  
  by @TaraLipinsky
  Nearly 75 million Americans play fantasy football every year. And what do any of those folks have in common besides the love of football and gambling? Well, I can all but guarantee you they all have most or every single one of these types of players to deal with.
  Here are the seven types of players you’ll find in your Fantasy League. 
  1. The Over-achiever
  He starts working on mock drafts two weeks after the Super Bowl.  He is an idiot savant regarding e
  
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• Hillary Clinton To Return To Colorado For Another Campaign Event

  23-10-2015 17:55
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton will return to Colorado next month, her campaign announced Friday.
  She will campaign in the Denver area on Nov. 24, according to a news release.
  Clinton made a speech in Colorado over the summer during a trip to the Centennial State that included several political fundraisers.
  The news release didn’t state where Clinton will appear.
  
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• Lincoln Chafee ends presidential campaign after struggling for support

  23-10-2015 17:46
  
  Former Rhode Island Gov. Lincoln Chafee announced Friday he would end his quixotic Democratic presidential campaign after failing to gain traction against Hillary Rodham Clinton and Bernie Sanders.
  
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• NBA 2015-2016 Season Preview: Western Conference

  23-10-2015 17:37
  
  By Ryan Mayer
  The 2015-2016 NBA regular season tips off Tuesday, October 27. The league champion Golden State Warriors host the New Orleans Pelicans in the only Western Conference matchup. The Cleveland Cavaliers, winners of the Eastern Conference, face the Bulls in Chicago. And the Atlanta Hawks, who finished the regular season with the East’s best record, welcome the Detroit Pistons.
  The West is still the better of the two conferences, with six teams expected to contend an
  
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• State hospital accused of cover-up, violating inmate evaluation agreement

  23-10-2015 17:23
  
  An estimated 100 inmates — none yet convicted of the charges — have been forced to wait as long as 140 days for court-ordered mental health evaluation and treatment, according to a lawsuit against the state.
  
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