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• 2 Colorado Towns Ranked Among Best Holiday Destinations

  14-11-2015 23:52
  
  APSEN, Colo. (CBS4)– Two towns in Colorado are among those ranked as the best places to spend the holidays.Aspen comes in at the top according to Travel and Leisure Magazine. The magazine states the luxury living and quaint charm makes the Colorado mountain town the merriest of them all.Vail is ranked at number two, followed by Nantucket at Cape Code and Naples, Fla.
  
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• 9 Keys to Broncos defeating the Chiefs on Sunday

  14-11-2015 23:51
  
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• Denver police investigate alleyway shooting of woman

  14-11-2015 23:38
  
  Denver police are investigating a shooting in an alleyway in the 1500 block of Pennsylvania Avenue and Pearl Street that requireda woman to be transported to a hospital in serious condition.
  
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• Fire Damages Vacant Hotel In Colorado Springs

  14-11-2015 23:30
  
  COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (CBS4)– A fire damaged a hotel in Colorado Springs on Friday.Firefighters rushed to the site of the former Renaissance Hotel in Colorado Springs. The building has been vacant for years. (credit: Colorado Springs Fire Department)
  It took firefighters an hour to get the fire under control. No one was hurt.A company from Wisconsin bought the property over the summer and plans to turn it into a resort. (credit: Colorado Springs Fire Department)
  What caused the fire is b
  
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• Suspected Shoplifter Pepper Sprays Walmart Employee

  14-11-2015 23:15
  
  WESTMINSTER, Colo. (CBS4)– A shoplifting suspect was arrested after he allegedly sprayed a Walmart employee with pepper spray.Police were called to the Walmart store at 200 136th Avenue about 10:30 a.m. Saturday on reports of an assault.Before officers arrived, an adult male shoplifting suspect was confronted by loss prevention officers and became combative. During the physical altercation the suspect sprayed the officers with pepper spray.The officers were treated by firefighters at the s
  
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• Sports Authority Field Confirms Extra Security Measures Before Chiefs-Broncos Game

  14-11-2015 23:06
  
  DENVER (CBS4)– The management at Sports Authority Field at Mile High, along with the NFL, have released their plans for increased stadium security measures one day after the deadly terror attacks in Paris.The Stadium Management Company at Sports Authority Field released this statement: “Sports Authority Field at Mile High employs comprehensive security procedures for fans, and providing a safe experience on game day is always our top priority. We have been in communication with law e
  
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• Mile High Holiday Mart Offers Unique Gifts For Holidays

  14-11-2015 22:51
  
  DENVER (CBS4)– The Mile High Holiday Mart is in a new location and offering local products that can offer a unique gift shopping experience.
  “We have a new location this year, it’s at the Gates Field House on the University of Denver campus. It’s a great opportunity to get your friends and family together to go shopping for the holidays. We have over 120 national and local vendors so it’s a great way to support small businesses,” said Rebecca Theis, President
  
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• Colorado State Ends Northern Iowa’s Home-Court Streak 84-78

  14-11-2015 21:51
  
  CEDAR FALLS, Iowa (AP) — John Gillon, Joe De Ciman and Gian Clavell scored 16 points apiece and Colorado State beat Northern Iowa 84-78 on Saturday.
  Antwan Scott added 12 points and Emmanuel Omogbo 11 in the season opener.
  The victory ended the Panthers’ 18-game home-court winning streak, which was the 12th active in the country. Northern Iowa came in 21-0 in November at McLeod Center.
  The Panthers tied the game with 16 minutes left on Jeremy Morgan’s layup but the Rams then ou
  
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• Add rib cage to Peyton Manning's list of injuries

  14-11-2015 21:47
  
  Peyton Manning ailing with rib cage strain aswell as foot injury        
  
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• Man’s Body Found Along I-76, Deputies Ask For Help

  14-11-2015 21:42
  
  MORGAN COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4)– A man’s body was found along Interstate 76 between Fort Morgan and Brush early Saturday morning.
  The Morgan County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the discovery as a homicide.Deputies are asking for the public’s help in identifying the victim as well as what may have happened leading up the discovery of the body. They want to hear from anyone who may have been traveling that stretch of I-76 between 4:30 a.m. and 4:45 a.m. Saturday and saw an
  
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• Body found along I-76 prompts Morgan County homicide investigation

  14-11-2015 21:30
  
  The Morgan County Sheriff's Officeis investigating a homicide aftera man's body was found dumped along westbound Interstate 76 between Fort Morgan and Brush on Saturday, officials said.
  
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• DU students studying abroad in Paris, Europe confirmed safe

  14-11-2015 21:29
  
  The University of Denver confirmed on Saturday that all of its study-abroad in France and elsewhere in Europe are safe after theFriday terrorist attacks in Paris.
  
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• Peyton Manning Also Dealing With Ribcage Injury

  14-11-2015 20:32
  
  ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Another day, another injury for 39-year-old Peyton Manning.
  The Denver Broncos updated their injury report Saturday to add Manning’s latest ailment, a sore ribcage.
  He’s also dealing with a sore right foot but is still expected to play against Kansas City on Sunday. He’s listed as probable.
  Last week, it was a sore right shoulder that bothered Manning.
  The Chiefs (3-5) have lost seven straight times to the Broncos (7-1) since Manning’s arriva
  
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• DU Confirms Safety Of Students Studying In France

  14-11-2015 20:15
  
  DENVER (CBS4)– The University of Denver has confirmed the safety of its students studying abroad, including Paris where the deadly terror attacks happened on Friday night.“DU has 29 students studying in France this quarter and a total of 412 stationed throughout Europe,” Luc Beaudoin, associate provost of the Office of Internationalization at DU said in a statement. “We now know that all DU students studying in Paris and in France are safe, and also that our students that
  
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• Liufau Hurt In Colorado’s 27-24 Loss To USC

  14-11-2015 19:55
  
  BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — A narrow loss to Southern California was not the only reason for Colorado coach Mike MacIntyre’s somber tone after Friday night’s game.
  After leading the Buffaloes to a promising start, Colorado quarterback Sefo Liufau suffered a season-ending foot injury during the Buffaloes’ 27-24 loss to USC on a frigid night.
  Liufau was knocked out of the game after being sacked on the final play of the first quarter with a Lisfranc injury. He faces surgery on hi
  
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• CU Buffs Give It Up To Trojans On Frigid Friday Night

  14-11-2015 19:49
  
  BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Defensive tackle Delvon Simmons stuck out his big, right arm to show off the bruise from blocking a field goal.
  Proud of that mark? “Oh, yeah,” he replied.
  Simmons forced a fumble in addition to blocking a kick, Cody Kessler threw three touchdown passes in the second half and Southern California hung on to beat Colorado 27-24 on a frigid Friday night.
  Trailing by two touchdowns in the first half to a 16-point underdog, the Trojans (7-3, 5-2 Pac-12) woke up
  
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• Nuggets Beat Rockets, Spoil Ty Lawson Return

  14-11-2015 19:44
  
  The Denver Nuggets showed they can beat the Houston Rockets with or without their All-Star center.
  
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• Denver weather: Seasonal weekend before snow Monday

  14-11-2015 18:13
  
  A seasonal weekend in Denver comes before a likely Monday night snow storm, forecasters said.
  
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• Tuesday Storm Still Threatens To Bring Pockets Of Heavy Snow To Colorado

  14-11-2015 16:55
  
  By Chris SpearsDENVER (CBS4) – If you caught our story Friday about the upcoming winter storm we showed you a few different computer forecast models including one that was calling for crazy amounts of snowfall in Denver.
  (credit: Colorado’s Weather Center/CBS4)
  As of Saturday morning that model had backed off on the double digit amounts in the city but it still has high totals for the mountains and portions of the eastern plains.
  It’s pretty common to see a ‘flip flopping
  
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• Ecuador Map Game: Here are the results

  14-11-2015 14:55
  
   
  
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• Governor's pesticide order ensures fate of recalled Denver pot plants

  14-11-2015 09:31
  
  Thousands ofmarijuana-infused products recently recalled in Denver over concerns they contain unapproved pesticides will be destroyed in light of thegovernor's order to label them a public safety hazard.
  
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• Advocates ask RTD to halt plan for Montbello buses after rail opening

  14-11-2015 09:30
  
  Montbello neighborhood advocates warn that bus service changes proposed to coincide with the opening of the East Rail Line in April would shortchange residents who rely on public transportation for basic needs.
  
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• Denver inmate remains in critical condition after incident in jail

  14-11-2015 09:27
  
  An inmate hospitalized after an incident involving deputies at theDenver Downtown Detention Center remains hospitalized in critical condition, Denver Health reported.
  
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• Aurora councilwoman using travel money to deliver glasses to Ethiopia

  14-11-2015 09:27
  
  Aurora City Councilwoman Molly Markert is flying to Ethiopia next week for two weeks to deliver donated eyeglasses to Aurora's sister city at Aurora's expense and effectively ending her council tenure in Africa.
  
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• Sex offender given 28 years in prison for kidnapping, assault

  14-11-2015 09:26
  
  A sex offender was sentenced to 28 years in prison for grabbing a 10-year-old girl and dragging her behind a trash bin in an alley near her home in Wheat Ridge, officials said Friday.
  
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• Commerce City police officer arrested in own shooting

  14-11-2015 09:26
  
  In a surprise twist, a Commerce City police officer who said he was shot last weekend has been arrested and charged with a felony.
  
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• Man allegedly threw rocks at traffic, assaulted Denver police

  14-11-2015 09:23
  A man who allegedly threw rocks at passing cars and then allegedly assaulted police officers has been charged withthree felony assault counts.
  
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• DU Students Studying Abroad In Paris During Attacks

  14-11-2015 06:30
  
  DENVER (CBS4)– The Federal Bureau of Investigation Denver Division told CBS4 there are no credible threats in the U.S. on Friday evening in relation to the deadly attacks in Paris. Some students from Denver were in Paris when the attacks happened.Deborah Sherman, FBI Public Affairs Specialist in Denver, said the Department of Homeland Security sets the alert levels and released this statement: “The Department of Homeland Security and the Federal Bureau of Investigation are closely mo
  
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• Grand County Sheriff Cleared In Burglary Suspect Shooting

  14-11-2015 06:11
  
  GRAND COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4)– The sheriff of Grand County is talking for the first time since he shot a burglary suspect in September and since a grand jury decided the shooting was justified.
  The scene of the shooting (credit: CBS)
  Sheriff Brett Schroetlin shot and wounded 20-year-old Conor James Maclaird on Sept. 15 after a robbery was reported at a liquor store in Tabernash.
  “It’s been an extremely busy 2015 for the sheriff’s office,” said Grand County Sheriff Bret
  
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• Commerce City Officer Arrested In Shooting, False Reporting Case

  14-11-2015 05:42
  
  COMMERCE CITY, Colo. (CBS4)– Police in Commerce City have arrested a police officer for false reporting in connection with a shooting the occurred on Sunday.
  Police said Officer Kevin Lord made a false report in regards to his being shot by a man during what he claimed was a traffic stop in Commerce City.
  Kevin Lord (credit: Adams Co. DA)
  Lord has been arrested on suspicion of attempt to influence a public official, a felony, and false reporting, a misdemeanor. He was arrested about 8:15 p
  
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• Commerce City Arrest Officer In Shooting, False Reporting Case

  14-11-2015 05:42
  
  COMMERCE CITY, Colo. (CBS4)– Police in Commerce City have arrested a police officer for false reporting in connection with a shooting the occurred on Sunday.
  Police said Officer Kevin Lord made a false report in regards to a shooting by a man during what he claimed was a traffic stop in Commerce City.
  Lord has been arrested on suspicion of attempt to influence a public official and false reporting. He was arrested about 8:15 p.m. Friday and booked into the Adams County Detention Center.
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• Fans Stay Calm Amid Chilling Atmosphere At Stade de France

  14-11-2015 05:40
  
  PARIS (AP) — As news of bloodshed filtered through the crowd and police sirens wailed outside, thousands of soccer fans milled around the Stade de France, reluctant to leave the seemingly safe stadium.
  The spectators didn’t panic, despite hearing the sounds of explosions from outside — part of the carnage unfolding in the city that left more than a hundred killed in multiple acts of violence. But there was plenty of unease and tension.
  During the first half of France’s ma
  
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• Man Charged With Assaulting Police Officers

  14-11-2015 05:15
  
  DENVER (CBS4)– A man accused of throwing rocks at cars and assaulting three police officers has been formally charged.Brian Deese has been charged with three counts of assault in the second degree and one count of reckless endangerment.The charges allege that just before 4 p.m. on Nov. 5, Deese, 44, was throwing rocks at cars near Alameda and Santa Fe. When contacted by police the charges further allege that he attacked and seriously injured one officer then ran away and injured two other
  
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• Planned Rally Against Racism At CU Boulder Called Off

  14-11-2015 04:35
  
  BOULDER, Colo. (CBS4)– A planned rally against racism on the University of Colorado Boulder campus was called off.Students in a class called “Whiteness Studies” had planned the rally after the recent racial tension on the University of Missouri campus.
  The rally was cancelled on Friday afternoon. Members of the Black Student Alliance at CU complained that they were not included in the plans for the rally.
  
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• Milwaukee Beats Denver 71-58 In Cable Car Classic

  14-11-2015 04:21
  
  SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Matt Tiby scored 18 points and pulled down 12 rebounds, and Milwaukee beat Denver 71-58 on Friday night in a season opener at the Cable Car Classic.
  Tiby scored 12 of his points on 13 attempts from the free-throw line. Austin Arians led Milwaukee with 20 points.
  Milwaukee led 54-53 with 5:35 to go then went on a 13-point run that included 3-pointers by Arians and Akeem Springs to lead 67-53 with 2:07 to go.
  CJ Bobbitt was the only Denver player in double figures
  
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• Popular Glenwood Canyon Bike Path Closing For Winter

  14-11-2015 04:19
  
  GLENWOOD SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — Transportation officials are set to close a popular bike path through Glenwood Canyon in western Colorado for the winter.
  Carry Griffin, a maintenance patrol supervisor for the Colorado Department of Transportation, says snow this week is not melting in shady areas, and crews need to get the path closed before the next storm hits. The gates will be closed Saturday morning.
  CDOT closes the path each winter when maintenance activities on Interstate 70 above can
  
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• Probation For Former Detective Who Tipped Off Suspect

  14-11-2015 04:17
  
  BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — A former Boulder police detective who sent a warning email to a suspect in an Internet child-luring case has been sentenced to three years of probation and must complete 500 hours of community service.
  The Jefferson County District Attorney’s Office says 58-year-old Jack Gardner was sentenced Friday. A jury convicted him in September of being an accessory to a crime, official misconduct and obstructing a peace officer.
  Gardner’s attorney said his client wa
  
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• Police Chase Stolen Car, Search For Driver

  14-11-2015 04:09
  
  DENVER (CBS4)– Police in Denver tried to catch a carjacking suspect on Friday evening but called off the pursuit when the driver crossed city lines.
  On Friday evening, officers spotted a red Dodge Charger that had been stolen out of Lakewood on Halloween. They tried to pull over the driver just before 5 p.m. Friday near South Irving and West Aida but the car started speeding away.
  After a short pursuit, officers called off the search because the driver crossed into Lakewood. Police relied
  
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• CU Basketball Tips Off Season With Loss Against Iowa State

  14-11-2015 03:20
  
  CU Basketball falls to Iowa State despite leading points at the half.
  
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• Colorado Film Industry On The Rise

  14-11-2015 02:20
  
  DENVER (CBS4)  – The Boat Builder will premier at the Denver Film Festival. The story of a bitter old mariner and a young orphan who form a friendship while building a boat.
  “It’s a film about life,” said Arnold Grossman, the Denver-based writer/director of the film.
  This low-budget independent film stars Christopher Lloyd and Denver newcomer Tekola Cornetet.
  Denver writer/director Arnold Grossman talks about “The Boat Builder” (credit CBS)
  “So
  
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• CBS Sports Poll 11/13/15

  14-11-2015 02:16
  
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• Governor Orders Contaminated Pot To Be Destroyed

  14-11-2015 02:13
  
  By Rick Sallinger
  DENVER (CBS4)– Gov. John Hickenlooper has issued an executive order calling for marijuana contaminated with unapproved pesticides to be held and destroyed.
  The Environmental Protection Agency hasn’t assessed or authorized the application of pesticides specifically for use on marijuana. In response, Hickenlooper has issued the order deeming off-label pesticides “a risk to public health.”
  Many people have already consumed or worked around the pesticides. S
  
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• University of Denver checking safety of students studying in Paris

  14-11-2015 02:08
  
  Six University of Denver students are studying abroad in Paris, the university said Friday.
  
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• Neighbors Help Repair Home 4 Years After Crash

  14-11-2015 02:00
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – Neighbors helped one senior citizen repair his home after he was scammed- twice- that left his home crumbling on the west side of Denver near 40th Avenue and Vallejo Street.
  Police say in 2011, a drunk driver in a stolen car barreled through the brick in the front of Fred Majia’s home and came to a stop right in the middle of his living room. He wasn’t hurt but his house remained damaged until recently.
  Majia, 79, was nearly speechless on Friday at the transform
  
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• CU-Boulder racism protest canceled after African-American students object

  14-11-2015 01:54
  
  A Friday rally planned at the University of Colorado to protest racism and show support for the University of Missouri, where demonstrations led to the resignation of campus leaders this week, was canceled after the event drew complaints from African-American students on campus.
  
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• Denver police chase car-jack suspect; driver flees to Lakewood

  14-11-2015 01:52
  
  Police pursued a vehicle, believed to be carjacked,throughthe west side of Denver Friday evening.
  
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• Board overturns city's firing of two Denver sheriff's deputies

  14-11-2015 01:09
  
  The Denver board that oversees sheriff's deputy discipline has accused the safety manager's office of using officer statements as "lie detector tests" as it looks for reasons to fire deputies.
  
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• Family Wants Answers After Inmate Placed On Life Support

  14-11-2015 01:04
  
  By Shaun BoydDENVER (CBS4)– The Denver Police Department is investigating an incident at the city jail that left an inmate on life support at Denver Health Medical Center.
  Sources tell CBS4 investigator Brian Maass that Michael Marshall was acting erratically and tried to run when a deputy at the jail approached him, resulting in a struggle involving several deputies.
  Denver Sheriff Department deputies put the 50-year-old inmate in a restraining chair where he continued to struggle and his
  
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• Families Look Forward To Court For National Adoption Day

  14-11-2015 01:00
  
  By Jeff Todd
  DENVER (CBS4)– It wasn’t the normal kind of court business in Denver on Friday. Fifty children were adopted by 32 families to kick off National Adoption Day.
  “He’s thrived since we got him from the hospital,” said Perfecto Vazquez about his new son. “It’s been 17 months and been wonderful so far, can’t wait to see what happens now.”
  Events are planned for other Colorado counties through the rest of the month.
  “We thought we
  
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• At Least 35 Dead In Paris Attacks

  14-11-2015 00:56
  
  PARIS (AP) – At least 35 people were killed Friday in shootings and explosions around Paris, many of them in a popular concert hall where patrons were taken hostage, police and medical officials said.
  A police official said 11 people were killed in a Paris restaurant in the 10th arrondissement, and others said at least twice that number died elsewhere, primarily in the Bataclan concert hall, where the hostages were taken. It was unclear how many people were in the hall; one official said t
  
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