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• Alcohol Believed To Be Factor In Fatal Crash Into Pond Near CU

  25-11-2015 23:48
  
  BOULDER, Colo. (CBS4) – The Colorado State Patrol now says they suspect alcohol was a factor after a man was found dead in his car submerged in a pond in Boulder.
  (credit: Colorado State Patrol)
  Last Sunday a jogger noticed a car in a pond near the University of Colorado campus and called police. Rescue divers ended up finding Andrew Hector MacLean, 37, dead inside his vehicle.
  Authorities say MacLean lost control of his car while trying to get on Highway 36 from Foothills Parkway. He wasn
  
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• The Eagles of Death Metal open up about Paris attack in new interview

  25-11-2015 23:47
  
  Eagles of Death metal performing at Le Bataclan the night of the attack. Image found on Instagram.
  
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• Frontier Halting Denver-Sioux Falls Flights For The Winter

  25-11-2015 23:34
  
  SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) – Frontier Airlines is halting its flights between Denver and Sioux Falls during the winter.
  Dan Letellier is the executive director of the Sioux Falls Regional Airport. He says the airline will suspend the flights Jan. 3 and service will resume April 15.
  Frontier began flying out of Sioux Falls in 2011. Since then, Letellier says, the airline has been monitoring traffic to determine when there’s a greater demand for flights and found out winter months are typi
  
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• Brady Says Despite No Matchup, He Still Respects Peyton

  25-11-2015 23:26
  
  FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) – Tom Brady is too busy concerning himself with what he calls “the best defense in the NFL” to spend much time thinking about missing another matchup with Peyton Manning.
  That’s not keeping the New England Patriots quarterback from tipping his helmet to his long-time adversary.
  “There’s nobody that has more respect for Peyton than me, outside of probably his parents, his brother,” Brady said Wednesday. “If anybody can appreci
  
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• Rare Hurricane Threatens Mexico This Thanksgiving Weekend, Sets Two New Records

  25-11-2015 23:24
  
  By Chris SpearsDENVER (CBS4) – Once again we’re dealing with a major hurricane off the coast of western Mexico. It’s a sign of just how warm the waters are in that part of the Pacific Ocean.There’s even a remote chance that moisture from the storm could impact Colorado’s weather in the days ahead, depending on what happens with a broad area of low pressure sitting west of our state.
  (credit: CBS4/Colorado’s Weather Center)
  As of 2 p.m. Wednesday Hurricane Sand
  
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• Hickenlooper, Hancock Serve Thanksgiving Meals At Rescue Mission’s New Community Center

  25-11-2015 23:17
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – Gov. John Hickenlooper and Denver Mayor Michael Hancock were among those at the Great Thanksgiving Banquet at the Denver Rescue Mission on Wednesday.
  Denver Mayor Michael Hancock serving meals (credit: CBS)
  More than 500 meals were served up at the new Lawrence Street Community Center.
  The new center has a more spacious dining area and brand new kitchen. The facility’s grand opening was on Monday.
  LINK: Denver Rescue Mission
  
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• Founder Of Denver’s Dueling Pianos Roadshow Accused Of Numerous Financial Crimes

  25-11-2015 23:04
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – The founder of Denver’s Dueling Pianos Roadshow faces 122 counts of money laundering, theft, forgery and fraud.
  A grand jury indicted James Casimir “Caz” Bzdek, 42, and his girlfriend, Bethany Allison Concha, 32.
  James Casimir “Caz” Bzdek (Denver District Attorney’s Office)
  Investigators say Bzdek used his legitimate business to illegally obtain credit card numbers and bank account information from clients and employees to the tune of mor
  
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• Rockies Trade Rex Brothers To Cubs For 18-Year-Old Wander Cabrera

  25-11-2015 22:51
  
  DENVER (AP) – The Colorado Rockies traded left-handed reliever Rex Brothers to the Chicago Cubs for 18-year-old lefty Wander Cabrera.
  Brothers had been designated for assignment by Colorado on Nov. 20.
  Cabrera recently completed his first professional season as a member of the Dominican Summer League Cubs, where he went 4-3 with a 2.34 ERA in 14 appearances, including seven starts.
  Brothers, 27, began last season at Triple-A Albuquerque, where he went 5-2 with a 4.46 ERA. In two stints wit
  
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• Ohio State moves to end annual lake jump after student dies

  25-11-2015 22:50
  
  CINCINNATI (AP) — Ohio State University announced Wednesday that it will move to end an annual lake jump after a student experienced a fatal medical emergency while participating in the campus tradition.
  
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• Children’s Advocate Is Ombudsman At State Protection Agency

  25-11-2015 22:47
  
  DENVER (AP) – An experienced advocate for abused and neglected children now leads a state agency dedicated to the same mission.
  Stephanie Villafuerte is the new Child Protection Ombudsman for the Colorado Child Protection Ombudsman Board.
  Stephanie Villafuerte (credit: linkedin.com)
  Villafuerte most recently was executive director of the nonprofit Rocky Mountain Children’s Law Center.
  The ombudsman’s board became an independent agency within the state Judicial Department this y
  
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• Broncos Notebook, Nov. 25: Emmanuel Sanders Doing Drills At Practice

  25-11-2015 22:39
  
  Broncos starting another week of practice with Brock Osweiler as starting QB, which will be the case for the next couple weeks at least as Peyton Manning is out with a foot injury.
  Brock Osweiler at practice on Wednesday (credit: CBS)
   
  Today, Osweiler was named AFC offensive player of the week for his performance against the Bears (250 yards, 2 TDs, 0 INTs and 74.1 completion percentage).
  Christian Ponder at practice on Wednesday (credit: CBS)
  With Manning out for at least a few weeks, Bro
  
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• Deputy Indicted On Assault Charges In Videotaped Kicking

  25-11-2015 22:29
  
  BRIGHTON, Colo. (AP) – An Adams County sheriff’s deputy seen on video kicking a man who was being arrested outside a bar has been indicted on assault charges.
  District Attorney Dave Young announced the grand jury indictment against deputy Jeffrey Stovall on Tuesday. He says the third-degree assault charge stems from a May 24 encounter outside Karley’s bar. Surveillance video recorded on the man’s cellphone shows other deputies holding him on the ground as Stovall kicks hi
  
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• French lawmakers vote to extend airstrikes against IS

  25-11-2015 22:21
  
  PARIS (AP) — French lawmakers voted Wednesday to continue airstrikes in Syria against the Islamic State group that claimed responsibility for the Nov.
  
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• Don’t Forget Pets, Pipes & People During Thanksgiving Arctic Cold Snap

  25-11-2015 22:15
  
  By Chris SpearsDENVER (CBS4) – Outdoor pets, exposed pipes and people in the elements will need extra attention this holiday weekend as temperatures in Denver and eastern Colorado take a nosedive.
  The region is looking at a prolonged period with temperatures at or below 20°F.
  If possible bring outdoor pets inside or provide them some type of sturdy shelter over the next few days. For large pets that can’t come inside ensure they have plenty of food and fresh water that won’
  
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• 4 Questions Heading Into Week 12 For CBS4’s Fantasy Football Pros

  25-11-2015 22:13
  
  By Mark Ackerman, CBS4 Fantasy Football Pro
  It’s Thanksgiving week so set your lineups early. Who can you expect to shine on Turkey Day?
  Matthew Stafford of the Detroit Lions runs the ball in the fourth quarter while playing the Oakland Raiders at Ford Field on Nov. 22, 2015. (credit: Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
  PHI at DET:
  After a horrible losing streak on Thanksgiving, the Lions have won the past two Turkey Bowls. I expect Matthew Stafford and Calvin Johnson to put up big numbers. Besid
  
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• Bond For 2 Violent Bank Robbery Suspects Set At $1 Million

  25-11-2015 21:55
  
  LAKEWOOD, Colo. (CBS4) – A judge on Wednesday set a $1 million bond for two suspects accused of a violent bank robbery last week in Lakewood. Another suspect is still on the loose.
  The two men, Miguel David Sanders, 28; and Tyrone Javonne Richardson, 31; said nothing as they appeared in court separately Wednesday morning by video link from the jail.
  (credit: CBS)
  Formal charges were filed against Sanders. He faces 35 counts, including attempted murder, kidnapping and the robbery of the 1st
  
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• 'Brady-Brock I' replaces 'Manning-Brady XVII'

  25-11-2015 21:32
  
  Tom Brady speaks about Peyton Manning.        
  
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• In wake of suicides, Golden students promote positive school culture

  25-11-2015 21:19
  
  Lastschool year, Golden High School lost three of its students to suicide. This year, the Jefferson County School District made the school a pilot for Sources of Strength, a program that gets students involved in supporting their peers and changing school culture.
  
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• FBI offers $10K reward for arrest of 3rd man in Lakewood crime spree

  25-11-2015 21:14
  
  The FBI on Wednesday announced it is offering a $10,000 reward for arrest of a thirdman wanted in a Lakewood and Sheridancrime spree last week that left two people shot.
  
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• Colorado Crime Victims Lose Out After Raid On Federal Crime Victims Fund

  25-11-2015 20:49
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – Crime victims in Colorado have become victims of a budget deal in Washington, D.C. Congress and President Barack Obama are taking more than a billion dollars designated for victims to pay for spending increases.
  The money is generated from fines criminals pay and victims are supposed to receive. The federal Crime Victims Fund helps with everything from safe houses for domestic violence survivors to counseling for abused children. Colorado was to receive $32 million this yea
  
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• Elderly couple found shot to death in Colorado Springs home

  25-11-2015 20:40
  
  Colorado Springs police are investigating thedeaths of an elderly couple found shot to death late Tuesday night.
  
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• Broncos QB Brock Osweiler named AFC Player of the Week

  25-11-2015 20:10
  
  Brock Osweiler completed 20 of 27 pass attempts for 250 yards and two touchdowns in the Broncos' win over the Bears.
  
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• Nick Saban And Urban Meyer Screwed Things Up For Everybody

  25-11-2015 20:03
  
  By Ryan Mayer, CBS Local Sports
  The college football season always sees its fair share of coaching changes.  I’ve been over them in this space before and last week gave a candidate who should be getting more consideration for job openings.  However, there seems to be a disturbing trend among fan bases and programs within the Power 5 conferences in particular.  Getting rid of coaches who consistently produce wins year after year just because they “don’t win t
  
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• Broncos Sign Christian Ponder To Add Depth At QB In Manning’s Absence

  25-11-2015 19:40
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – The Denver Broncos on Wednesday announced they have signed free agent quarterback Christian Ponder.
  The move adds depth at the quarterback position after the team announced on Tuesday that Peyton Manning will miss at least the next two games while he heals from a torn plantar fascia in his left foot.
  Christian Ponder (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
  Ponder attended meetings Wednesday morning and will practice on Wednesday, according the Broncos.
  Makes you Ponder if 1
  
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• Broncos sign Christian Ponder, place Kenny Anunike on IR

  25-11-2015 19:35
  
  Uncertain about the return of Peyton Manning, the Denver Broncos have reached agreement with veteran quarterback Christian Ponder.        
  
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• Partners primed for coming Lone Tree light rail extension

  25-11-2015 19:29
  
  Mayor Jim Gunning is excited about the Southeast Rail Extension expected to break ground inLone Tree this spring.
  
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• Oil well fire near Strasburg damages equipment and shed

  25-11-2015 19:25
  
  Strasburg firefighters extinguished an oil well fire that burst into flame early Wednesday morning, authorities say.
  
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• Park Hill group seeks historic district for Denver neighborhood

  25-11-2015 19:00
  
  In Denver, few neighborhoods have as much historyas Park Hill on the city's east side. That history could lead to creation of a historic district if some folks get their way.
  
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• Woman fined $1,000 for trashing worker's office with glitter

  25-11-2015 18:30
  
  AKRON, Ohio (AP) — A former clerk at an Ohio county's fiscal office has been fined $1,000 for trashing a co-worker's office with glitter and purple Silly String.
  
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• Police Release Image Of Man Suspected Of Selling Fake Broncos Tickets

  25-11-2015 18:30
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – Police in Denver would like the public’s help identifying a man suspected of selling fraudulent tickets to the Kansas City Chiefs vs. Denver Broncos football game on Nov. 15.
  (credit: Denver Police Department)
  The tickets were offered for sale on an Internet posting.
  Additional Information From The Denver Police Department
  Don’t be a victim: The Denver Police Department reminds anyone attempting to purchase tickets to Sunday’s New England Patriots vs. Denv
  
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• Georgia sheriff revels in 'politically incorrect' sign

  25-11-2015 18:30
  
  HAMILTON, Ga. (AP) — If you don't like a Georgia sheriff's political incorrectness, you can leave his county.
  
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• Germs At 38,000 Feet: How To Stay Healthy When Flying This Holiday (Or Any Other Time)

  25-11-2015 18:11
  
  By Dr. Dave Hnida
  In my mind, there are few germ factories worse than a metal cylinder stuffed full of sick people flying miles above ground Earth. It seems like the minute you board a plane it’s a symphony of coughs, sniffles and sneezes, as well as the “please don`t sit next to me” plea racing through your head.
  I am not the best air traveler because of my own germ phobia, yet several studies have shown you’re more likely to get sick in an office setting than on a plane
  
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• U.S. 6 has been reopened in Golden following a car fire

  25-11-2015 18:04
  
  Both directions of U.S. 6 have been opened between Colorado 119 and Golden after the highway was closed due to a car fire, authorities say.
  
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• Dallas Cowboys Still Headline Thanksgiving

  25-11-2015 17:36
  
  By Jason Keidel
  Any time Dallas has our are Thanksgiving eyes entirely on them — America’s Team on America’s holiday — some surreal things happen.
  Whether it’s Clint Longley saving the day, Jason Garett flourishing in place of Troy Aikman, Leon Lett chasing that toxic ball while his team screamed at him to run the other way, or Randy Moss’s NFL baptism, there’s often a soap operatic flavor, fine football gravy poured on top of your turkey.
  And you’
  
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• Aurora studying traffic along Parker and Quincy for improvements

  25-11-2015 17:31
  
  Residents and commuters in South Aurora are anticipating what plans the city will come up with to improve traffic flow along gridlocked roadways near Parker Road and Quincy Avenue, where increased use is exponentially outpacing the infrastructure.
  
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• Brian Williams settles into new job at MSNBC

  25-11-2015 17:20
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Coming out of a commercial break shortly before 11:20 a.m., Brian Williams had slipped into the anchor chair on MSNBC Tuesday as President Barack Obama met with French President Francois Hollande.
  
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• PETA: Uber to relax leather standard on premium cars

  25-11-2015 16:57
  
  Uber is relaxingleather seat requirementson its upper-end cars in Denver, and some other markets, after PETA voiced concerns over the use of animal skins.
  
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• Denver scales back plan to bar new players in marijuana industry

  25-11-2015 16:39
  
  Denver officials pulled back Tuesday from immediately seeking another two-year moratorium on new players in the city's legal marijuana market, approving instead a four-month extension to study the issue further.
  
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• Fountain police investigate car- theft spree

  25-11-2015 16:33
  
  Fountain police say car thieves have been prowling neighborhoods between midnight and 5 a.
  
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• Brock Osweiler Named AFC Offensive Player Of The Week

  25-11-2015 16:23
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – The Broncos announced Wednesday that quarterback Brock Osweiler was named AFC Offensive Player of the Week.
  It’s the first conference recognition of Osweiler’s career, and the first such award for the Broncos this season.
  Osweiler got his first NFL start on Sunday against the Bears, after apprenticing under Peyton Manning for four years. It was also Osweiler’s birthday, and the Broncos beat the Bears 17-15.
  Fans and teammates were impressed with
  
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• Brock Osweiler named AFC Player of the Week

  25-11-2015 16:00
  
  One start means one AFC Player of the Week award for quarterback Brock Osweiler        
  
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• Denver man killed in exchange of gunfire with police identified

  25-11-2015 15:53
  
  The Denver coroner's office has released the name of a 28-year-oldman who died of multiple gunshot wounds late Sunday night after agun battle with police.
  
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• Nanny pleads guilty to stealing $280,000 from Boston family

  25-11-2015 15:15
  
  BOSTON (AP) — A former nanny for a Boston family has pleaded guilty to stealing more than $280,000 from her employers and using the money on vacations, jewelry and other luxuries.
  
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• Flames Shoot From Fire At Oil Facility In Strasburg

  25-11-2015 15:09
  
  STRASBURG, Colo. (CBS4) – A fire erupted at an oil facility on South County Road 157 in Strasburg Wednesday morning.
  Initial reports state that flames were 100 feet in the air. The facility, owned by Overland Resources LLC, is about 40 miles east of Denver.
  By the time the fire department was on scene, flames were shooting 20 feet in the air. They contacted the operator of the facility and personnel responded. The gas valve was shut down, which was the fuel feeding the fire.
  The fire
  
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• Harvard librarian arrested on trip to Colorado to molest girl

  25-11-2015 15:03
  
  A Harvard University librarian was arrested after he traveled to Gilpin County with the intention of having sex with a teenage girl only to learn he had been corresponding with a deputy, authorities said Tuesday.
  
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• Denver coroner releases name of murder victim

  25-11-2015 14:49
  
  The Denver coroner's office has released the name of a 20-year-old man who wasshot to death early Monday morning in northeast Denver.
  
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• DIA Prepares For Record Number Of Travelers

  25-11-2015 14:27
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – The Denver International Airport is expecting a busy travel day on Wednesday, and the traffic will last through Monday, Nov. 30.
  As of 6 a.m., security lines were running smoothly, but due to heightened security concerns passengers are warned that TSA checkpoints may have longer lines.
  DIA is projecting record numbers of travelers during the holiday season from Thanksgiving through Christmas. An average of one million passengers travel through the airport between the T
  
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• Prosecutors ask for nearly $1 million in theater shooting restitution

  25-11-2015 14:14
  
  Arapahoe County prosecutors are requesting that the Aurora movie theater gunman be ordered to pay nearly $1 million dollars in restitution to his victims and to a special fund that helps thoseaffected by crime.
  
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• Grand jury indicts 2 suspected of illegal pot grows in Colorado

  25-11-2015 11:13
  
  A federal grand jury in Denver has indicted two men suspected of tendingto large, illegal marijuana grows near the Dolores River in western Colorado, the U.S. Attorney's Office said Tuesday.
  
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• Faried-Less Nuggets Fall To Clippers 111-94

  25-11-2015 07:42
  
  Forward Blake Griffin's desperation 3-pointer and guard Jamal Crawford's halfcourt heave at the third-quarter buzzer spurred the Clippers to a 111-94 win over the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday night.
  
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