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• Massachusetts Man Accused Of Trying To Meet Underage Girl For Sex In Gilpin County

  24-11-2015 23:56
  
  BLACK HAWK, Colo. (CBS4) – A Massachusetts man has been arrested after he allegedly attempted to meet someone he believed to be an underage female teen for the purpose of sexual contact.
  Yahya Hussein Ahmad Melhem (credit: Gilpin County Sheriff’s Office)
  According to the Gilpin County Sheriff’s Office, Yahya Hussein Ahmad Melhem, 47, was arrested last Friday. The underage teen was actually an undercover investigator.
  The sheriff’s office said Melhem was in the metro Denve
  
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• Rockies Trade RHP Kahnle To White Sox For Minor Leaguer

  24-11-2015 23:39
  
  CHICAGO (AP) – The Chicago White Sox have acquired right-hander Tommy Kahnle from the Colorado Rockies for minor league pitcher Yency Almonte.
  The 26-year-old Kahnle is 2-2 with a 4.41 ERA in 90 relief appearances over two seasons with the Rockies. He went 0-1 with a 4.86 ERA and two saves last year.
  Almonte was 11-7 with a 3.41 ERA in 24 appearances – 23 starts – for Class A Kannapolis and Winston-Salem.
  With Tuesday’s move, the White Sox’s 40-man roster stands at
  
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• 2nd Violent Bank Robbery Suspect Arrested, Search Continues For 3rd

  24-11-2015 23:22
  
  LAKEWOOOD, Colo. (CBS4) – Police have made a second arrest and have released the identity of a third suspect in a series of crimes last week that started with a Lakewood bank robbery where the robbers were wearing Halloween masks.
  Three people were injured as the robbers made their violent getaway.
  Three people are believed to be responsible for the crimes, and the alleged identity of one of those who is still at large has been released.
  Myloh Jaqory Mason (credit: Lakewood police)
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• Hillary Clinton In Boulder: Saying ‘Illegal Immigrants’ Was Poor Word Choice

  24-11-2015 23:00
  
  BOULDER, Colo. (AP) – Hillary Rodham Clinton said Tuesday her use of the term “illegal immigrants” was a “poor choice of words” and she pledged not to use it anymore, responding to criticism from immigration activists.
  The Democratic presidential candidate was asked about her use of the term to describe people who are in the U.S. illegally during a question-and-answer session on Facebook held by Telemundo. The question came from Jose Antonio Vargas, a filmmaker and
  
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• Inmates Get Second Chance, Learn Construction Skills With Habitat For Humanity

  24-11-2015 22:51
  
  By Matt Kroschel
  BASALT, Colo. (CBS4) – Tuesday afternoon finishing touches to a home under construction in Basalt were being made. A crew of men wearing green jumpsuits worked quickly to finish landscaping outside.
  Standing on the street gazing with big smiles at their soon to be completed new home, a family who says they have more to be thankful for this Thanksgiving than they ever thought possible.
  What makes this story so touching is the home is being built by Habitat for Humanity of t
  
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• Dangerous Toys

  24-11-2015 22:39
  2015 marks U.S. PIRG's 30th release of the Trouble in Toyland report, which highlights 22 potentially hazardous toys and includes tips for keeping children safe from the toys you already own. These toys are only examples. Other hazards may exist.
  
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• CoPIRG’s Annual ‘Trouble In Toyland’ Survey Released

  24-11-2015 22:39
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – A report by the Colorado Public Interest Research Group claims some hazardous toys are being sold at major retailers this holiday season.
  CoPIRG’s annual Trouble in Toyland survey looked at more than 200 toys. No toxic toys were found. Instead, CoPIRG focused on toy choking hazards and those that could damage a child’s hearing.
  “Excessively loud toys can have an impact on your hearing. We’re seeing increasingly more and more kids have some form of he
  
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• Light Freezing Drizzle May Accompany Thanksgiving Cold Blast

  24-11-2015 22:15
  
  By Chris SpearsDENVER (CBS4) – Pay close attention to the weather if you have travel plans Wednesday night or early Thursday east of the Front Range Mountains.
  An arctic front will blast into eastern Colorado sometime on Wednesday and behind it we’ll see some of the coldest air so far this season.
  Highs by Thursday and Friday will be in the teens and lower 20s along and east of the foothills.
  The air mass that will be sliding into eastern Colorado is relatively shallow and that means
  
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• Broncos mailbag: Peyton and Brock ... but mostly Peyton

  24-11-2015 21:40
  
  Each Tuesday during Denver Broncos' season, our Broncos Insider Mike Klis will answer questions pulled from the Broncos Mailbag.        
  
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• Celebrate The Season With #GivingTuesday

  24-11-2015 21:21
  
  In the past few years, Americans have become familiar with “Black Friday” and “Cyber Monday,” which have become bona fide retail events that kick off the holiday season.
  A relatively new occasion hopes to take advantage of our desire not just to save money, but to give back to others. Now in its fourth year, #GivingTuesday is a global day of giving fueled by the power of social media and collaboration. Observed on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving (in the U.S.) and also
  
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• WATCH: Wining And Tailgating With The Saturday Sommelier

  24-11-2015 21:13
  
  Wine and cheese tailgate pairings from Laura Maniec, master sommelier at Corkbuzz in NYC.
  
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• Crews Battle Fast-Moving Fire East Of Colorado Springs

  24-11-2015 21:04
  
  TRUCKTON, Colo. (CBS4) – Firefighters from several agencies are starting to get the upper hand on a fast moving wildfire in eastern El Paso County.
  The fire is burning in the community of Truckton, about 50 miles east of Colorado Springs.
  It’s in a rural area across the street from the Antioch Community Church in the 5800 block of Boone Road.
  The fire burned an estimated 400 to 500 acres before being brought under control at approximately 12:52 p.m.
  Voluntary evacuations that were ca
  
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• Hillary Clinton Makes Series Of Campaign Stops In Colorado

  24-11-2015 20:47
  
  BOULDER, Colo. (CBS4) – The frontrunner in the race for the Democratic presidential nomination is making several campaign stops in Colorado on Tuesday.
  Hillary Clinton spoke to a crowd at the Boulder Theater early Tuesday afternoon.
  Clinton said Tuesday’s visit is about focusing on Colorado’s issues.
  While some of her competing Democratic contenders have entertained much larger crowds (Sen. Bernie Sanders addressed a crowd of 10,000 in Boulder last month), this is an incredibly
  
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• Colorado: 4 Cases Of E. Coli Linked To Costco Chicken Salad

  24-11-2015 20:35
  
  DENVER (AP) — Colorado health officials say chicken salad sold by Costco has been linked to four cases of E. coli in the state.
  The state health department says one person who got sick was hospitalized but all four people have recovered.
  Chicken salad pulled from Colorado Costco shelves for E.coli.colorado.gov/pacific/cdphe/… #foodsafety—  (@CDPHE) November 24, 2015
  Two of the ill were in Jefferson County and the other two were in Arapahoe and Routt counties. They bought
  
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• Lion Cubs Make Public Debut At Denver Zoo

  24-11-2015 20:25
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – Visitors to the Denver Zoo are getting a special treat this week.
  Kalu and Kamara are two-month-old lion cubs, and they made their debut on Monday morning.
  (credit: Denver Zoo)
  They are only going to be outside between 10 a.m. and noon when it’s 45 degrees or warmer.
  LINK: Denver Zoo
  The cubs each weigh 20 pounds.
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• 6 Denver Deputies On Desk Duty After Jail Inmate Dies

  24-11-2015 19:52
  
  DENVER (AP) — Six Denver sheriff’s deputies are on restricted duty while authorities investigate an incident at the downtown jail involving an inmate who later died.
  Mayor Michael Hancock said Tuesday that he is saddened by the death of 50-year-old Michael Marshall, who was removed from life support Friday. The Nov. 11 incident happened in a sally port outside the jail pod where Marshall was housed. Denver police have released no details about their investigation.
  Marshall was arrest
  
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• Bank Robbers Wore Green, White Halloween Masks

  24-11-2015 19:45
  
  LAKEWOOOD, Colo. (CBS4) – Police have put out a new public plea for help locating two suspects in a series of crimes last week that started with a Lakewood bank robbery where the robbers were wearing Halloween masks.
  Three people were injured as the robbers made their violent getaway.
  Three people are believed to be responsible for the crimes, and the alleged identity of one of those who is still at large has been released.
  Myloh Jaqory Mason (credit: Lakewood police)
  Myloh Jaqory Mason, 2
  
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• Lana Del Rey’s Ex on Surprise Break Up

  24-11-2015 19:05
  
  By E. Parker
  Lana Del Rey‘s ex-boyfriend, Barrie-James O’Neill, is still smarting about their split. O’Neill, who was once a member of the band Kassidy, is now saying he found out that he got dumped by Del Rey in an unusual manner.
  In a recent interview with The Scottish Sun (via NME) O’Neill said that he got wind of their breakup from his cousin who had read an interview with Del Rey.
  “It all happened when I went to London, as she was staying fo
  
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• Denver Proposal Would Limit New Pot Shops

  24-11-2015 18:56
  
  By Karen MorfittDENVER (CBS4) – Some city of Denver officials want to put a hold on any new marijuana shops opening their doors.
  A city council committe will hear a proposal on the matter Tuesday. Initially, the hearing was to discuss extending current restrictions for 2 years.
  A city spokesperson says even before the meeting, council members requested more time to consider the idea and instead they have agreed to ask for temporary 120 day extension.
  The original proposal comes with heated
  
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• Broncos Will Attempt To Break Guinness World Record For Most Mustaches

  24-11-2015 18:21
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – During the Broncos Sunday Night Football home game against the Patriots on Nov. 29, the team and its fans will attempt to set a Guinness World Records.
  The Broncos are hoping to break the world record for the largest number of fake mustaches worn at one time in the same location. In partnership with UCHealth, orange mustaches will be handed out to fans attending the game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High.
  At the two-minute warning before halftime, fans will be ask
  
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• 1 Of 2 Suspects Identified In Bank Robbery, Crime Spree

  24-11-2015 18:12
  
  LAKEWOOOD, Colo. (CBS4) – Police are urgently asking for help locating one of the two suspects in a series of crimes last week that started with a Lakewood bank robbery where suspects were wearing Halloween masks. Three people were injured as the robbers attempted a getaway.
  Myloh Jaqory Mason (credit: Lakewood police)
  Myloh Jaqory Mason, 25, is now wanted on a slew of potential charges including attempted first degree murder and aggravated robbery.
  He is suspected of being one of two susp
  
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• Former Thief Warns Holiday Shoppers About Car Break-Ins

  24-11-2015 18:10
  
  By Stan BushDENVER (CBS4) – A new video released by the Denver Police Department shows just how easy it is for thieves to break into your car.In the video, titled “Tips From A Thief: Don’t Be A Victim” a former thief responsible for what he says were a large number of car break-ins shows how he destroys car windows and takes bags inside in less than 5 seconds.
  “He says ‘Count to 5 and I’m gone’ … I think you could probably count to maybe 3 a
  
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• FanDuel Weekly Roundup: Who To Play, Who To Pass For NFL Week 12

  24-11-2015 18:10
  
  By Stephen Dolan
  Week 12 features a pared down Sunday schedule due to the full Thanksgiving slate on Thursday. We have your plays and passes for Sunday and Monday.
  Quarterback
  Play: Marcus Mariota (vs. OAK)
  Cost: $7,000
  Mariota had a strong performance on Thursday night against the Jaguars, completing 62.9 percent of his passes for 231 yards while doing damage with his feet as he rushed five times for 29 yards and a touchdown. Since his four-touchdown performance against the Saints, Mariota has
  
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• 3 Sisters Who Suffered Abuse From Adoptive Parents Want Apology, Not Sentencing

  24-11-2015 17:55
  
  By Tom Mustin
  JOHNSTOWN, Colo. (CBS4) – A Colorado couple convicted of child abuse has dodged another attempt to put them in jail.
  In 2011, Winnie and  Steve Leschinsky were sentenced to four years’ probation. Monday, despite the District Attorney’s pleas, a judge ruled the couple had upheld their probation requirements.
  After the ruling, the three brave girls at the center of the case spoke to CBS4’s Tom Mustin.
  “They humiliated us,” said the e
  
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• Klis shares greatest moments in Broncos history in new book

  24-11-2015 17:42
  
  Broncos Insider MIke Klis talks about some of the best moments in Broncos history in his new book.        
  
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• Pinnacle Buying Boulder Brands For About $710 Million

  24-11-2015 17:35
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Pinnacle Foods is buying Boulder Brands for about $710 million in a move that adds a line of health and wellness food brands to Pinnacle’s offerings that include Birds Eye frozen foods, Duncan Hines frosting and cake mixes.
  The deal announced Tuesday comes as food producers try to meet changing consumer tastes, which trend toward healthier offerings.
  Boulder Brands Inc., based in Boulder, Colorado, makes Smart Balance as well as brands including Udi’s, Glutino g
  
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• Emails Reveal Coke’s Role In Anti-Obesity Group Led By CU Professor

  24-11-2015 17:27
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — A nonprofit founded to combat obesity says the $1.5 million it received from Coke has no influence on its work.
  But emails obtained by The Associated Press show the world’s largest beverage maker was instrumental in shaping the Global Energy Balance Network, which is led by a professor at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. Coke helped pick the group’s leaders, edited its mission statement and suggested articles and videos for its website.
  In an email
  
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• History Colorado Center Unveils Rare Artifacts From Standout Women

  24-11-2015 17:04
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – The History Colorado Center has some rarely seen items coming out of the closet on Tuesday.  The museum is offering a view of the outfits worn by some of Colorado’s most famous women.
  One item in the collection is a dress that belonged to Chipeta, also known as White Singing Bird.  She was the wife of Chief Ouray of the Uncompahgre Ute Tribe. Chipeta was an Indian rights advocate long after Chief Ouray’s death.
  An opera coat worn by Baby Doe Tabor
  
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• ‘Warrior’ McLeod Scores Winning Goal As Avs Defeat Jets

  24-11-2015 16:14
  
  For a few brief moments, Cody McLeod basked in the glory of a Gordie Howe hat trick in his home province in the Avalanche's 4-1 victory over the Jets. And like his postgame, stitched-up face, it wasn't pretty.
  
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• Silverton To Pursue Superfund Help After Mine Spill

  24-11-2015 15:45
  
  DURANGO, Colo. (AP) — Southwestern Colorado officials have voted to begin negotiating with state and federal agencies about a Superfund cleanup of old mines, including one that spewed millions of gallons of wastewater into rivers in August.
  Silverton and San Juan County leaders say a tour of four Superfund sites in Colorado helped make up their minds before Monday’s unanimous vote.
  The tourism-dependent community has been wary of seeking a Superfund designation for nearly two decades
  
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• Opponent Profile: Patriots Persuing Perfection As Brady Makes His Case For MVP

  24-11-2015 15:00
  
  By Mark Schiff
  Although it’s a showdown between two of the AFC’s top teams, Sunday night’s game between the Broncos and the New England Patriots is still something of a disappointment. That’s because the Broncos announced on Monday that backup quarterback Brock Osweiler will once again start in place of an injured Peyton Manning, preventing what might have been the final meeting between two once-in-a-generation talents, Manning and Patriots quarterback Tom Brady.
  With Man
  
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• Hillary Clinton In Colorado To Build Grassroots Support

  24-11-2015 14:27
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton will visit both Denver and Boulder on Tuesday in hopes of boosting her campaign.
  To attend the event in Denver, RSVP here.
  To attend the event in Boulder, RSVP here.
  
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• Denver Police Respond To 3 Shootings Across City

  24-11-2015 14:18
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – The Denver Police Department worked three shootings across the city Tuesday morning in which a white SUV may have been involved.
  At approximately 5 a.m., a person was shot at Forest Street and East 36th Avenue. A white Honda CR-V was listed as a possible suspect vehicle and the suspect is a black man. There is no information on injuries in the shooting.
  Also around 5 a.m., a shooting occurred at Glenarm Place and 24th Street. There is no further information o
  
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• Cowboys Try To Stay In Playoff Race Against Undefeated Panthers On Thanksgiving

  24-11-2015 14:03
  
  Shawn Lealos
  The Dallas Cowboys are a Thanksgiving Day tradition. While many teams don’t want to play on a family-based National holiday, the Cowboys organization knows that this is a tradition for many families, who know that they can watch America’s Team every Thanksgiving afternoon. This year’s match-up is even bigger than ever before, as the Cowboys host the undefeated Carolina Panthers in a game that the Cowboys have to win.
  Cowboys Fighting For Playoff Lives
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• Struggling Eagles And Lions Try To Turn Things Around On Thanksgiving

  24-11-2015 13:02
  
  By Shawn Lealos
  The Thursday NFL games for the 2015 NFL season have been up and down throughout the year, and this week’s game is a unique match-up. When the season started, the Philadelphia Eagles were favored to win the NFC East and the Detroit Lions were picked to contend with the Green Bay Packers in the NFC North. After 10 games, the Eagles are 4-6 and the Lions are 3-7, both teams are struggling. Now, the teams play on Thursday night.
  Philadelphia Eagles Playoff Hopes Still Alive
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• Packers Try To Extend NFC North Lead With Thanksgiving Game Against Bears

  24-11-2015 12:04
  
  By Shawn Lealos
  This year’s Thanksgiving games looked promising when the season started, but many of them have been a little less than desired as the season wore on. This week’s game looked to be a huge one as two classic NFC North rivals faced off, possibly with the division on the line. However, neither team has looked like world beaters. Until this past Sunday, neither were in the division lead. However, the Green Bay Packers look like they are turning things around while the Chic
  
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• Mile High Holidays

  24-11-2015 08:44
  
  Visit milehighholidays.com for more information about special deals on hotels in Denver during the holidays plus a list of fun holiday events.
  
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• 2016 Tony Awards Get New Venue, Air Date

  24-11-2015 08:01
  
  NEW YORK (CBS/AP) – The next Tony Awards have found a home – a familiar one but one far from Broadway.
  The Broadway League and the American Theatre Wing said Tuesday that the June 12 gala will be held at the 2,900-seat Beacon Theatre on Manhattan’s Upper West Side, where the Tonys were handed out 2011-12. The announcement also pushed back the day of the ceremony, which had originally been June 5.
  The 6,000-seat Radio City Music Hall has long been the preferred home for the awar
  
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• Despite Being No. 1 For Bird Strike Reports, DIA Isn’t Using Bird Radar

  24-11-2015 06:02
  
  By Rick Sallinger
  DENVER (CBS4) – Denver International Airport leads the country in the number of reported bird strikes involving aircraft.
  Several factors contribute to that distinction, including the size of the airport, wildlife patterns the number of flights and vigilant reporting of the strikes. That’s according to Kendra Cross, a wildlife biologist with the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
  Birds at DIA (credit: CBS)
  Other airports are testing out bird — or avian — ra
  
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• Avian Radar Claims To Reduce Airplane Bird Strikes

  24-11-2015 06:02
  
  By Rick Sallinger
  DENVER (CBS4) – Denver International Airport leads the country in the number of reported bird strikes involving aircraft.
  Several factors contribute to that distinction, including the size of the airport, wildlife patterns the number of flights and vigilant reporting of the strikes. That’s according to Kendra Cross, a wildlife biologist with the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
  Birds at DIA (credit: CBS)
  Other airports are testing out bird — or avian — ra
  
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• Denver Professor Urges Travelers Not To Give In To Fear

  24-11-2015 05:59
  
  By Kelly Werthmann
  DENVER (CBS4) – The U.S. State Department issued a worldwide travel alert Monday, warning U.S. citizens of possible travel risks due to terrorist threats.
  In the alert, which expires Feb. 24, authorities suggest that militants with the Islamic State, al Qa’ida, Boko Haram and other terrorist groups continue to plan attacks in multiple regions.
  U.S. authorities said the attacks may be carried out using “conventional and non-conventional weapons.” Extremi
  
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• Offensive Lineman Ryan Harris: Osweiler Was Impressive In The Huddle

  24-11-2015 04:55
  
  CENTENNIAL, Colo. (CBS4) – How did Brock Osweiler carry himself in the huddle in Chicago? Leading the offense for the first time as the Broncos starting quarterback, did he remember all the plays?
  “He did remember all the plays,” said offensive lineman Ryan Harris during his guest appearance on Xfinity Monday Live.
  Harris played every down of Sunday’s 17-15 win over the Bears at left tackle and said all that hard work on the practice field paid off for Osweiler.
  “Th
  
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• Recent Snow, Winds Create High Country Dangers

  24-11-2015 04:21
  
  FRISCO, Colo. (CBS4) – It was a busy weekend for the Summit County Rescue Group.
  “We had two calls that came in maybe 30 minutes of each other,” team member Charles Pittman told CBS4 on Monday.
  Pittman and others on his team rushed to three separate Summit County avalanches, all sliding within 24 hours of each other.
  On Saturday a massive slide on the east ridge of Bald Mountain caught a skier in a wall of snow and ice.
  “We knew that we were going to be fighting the sun,
  
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• 7 Brock-isms That May Catch On With Broncos Fans

  24-11-2015 03:04
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – After a great first start for Denver on Sunday, Brock Osweiler is the talk of the town in Broncos Country.
  (credit: CBS)
  And with a great name like Brock, it didn’t take long before fans and sports reporters began coming up with fun plays on words to describe the quarterback, who will be making his second start on Sunday night against New England.
  Here are some of the Brock-isms that may catch on in Denver should Osweiler continue to impress after waiting in the wings
  
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• Students Make Blankets For Hospital That Treats Newborns

  24-11-2015 01:36
  
  By Jeff Todd
  DENVER (CBS4) – They may only be 6 and 7 years old, but a group of kids from around the Conifer area know some families going through a difficult time will be thankful this year for the blankets they’ve provided.
  “They’re warm,” said Rowan Johnson. “We’re going to deliver them to here. For the NICU ward.”
  Rowan is part of a Destination Imagination team at Elk Creek Elementary School. The other kids in the group wanted to donate 10 blan
  
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• Investigation Into Death Of Henthorn’s First Wife Placed On Hold

  24-11-2015 00:47
  
  By Brian Maass
  CASTLE ROCK, Colo. (CBS4) – The Douglas County Sheriff’s Department has decided to no longer actively pursue a murder case against Harold Henthorn in connection with the death of his first wife, Lynn, on a rural mountain road in 1995.
  “We’re not going to be filing immediate criminal charges,” said Douglas County Sheriff Tony Spurlock Monday afternoon.
  “We’re going to keep it static,” said Spurlock.
  The Douglas County Sheriff had reop
  
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• 40 Degrees Colder By Thanksgiving

  24-11-2015 00:09
  
  By Justin McHeffey
  DENVER (CBS4) – Enjoy the abnormally warm weather Monday and Tuesday, our temperatures may be 40 degrees colder by Friday! Why the abrupt change in our forecast? Our present airmass has origins in the desert southwest and northern Mexico, also known as “Continental Tropical”. Later this week, very cold air originating in the Arctic will descend upon the Front Range of Colorado – and bring Denver its coldest temperatures of the season.The arrival of this
  
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• Brock Osweiler named the starter against Patriots

  24-11-2015 00:07
  
  Denver Broncos head coach Gary Kubiak named Brock Osweiler as the starter against the New England Patriots.        
  
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