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• Strong Winds Blamed For Property Damage

  08-12-2015 23:55
  
  BOULDER, Colo. (CBS4)– Strong winds caused some damage in Boulder on Tuesday morning.High winds ripped down scaffolding at new construction at Lookout Road and Gunpark. YouReporter Patti C sent in the pictures.
  
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• Still No Love Lost Between Phillip Rivers, Broncos

  08-12-2015 23:50
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – Things got chatty and chirpy in San Diego on Sunday when the Broncos took on the Chargers, and it sure seemed like Chargers quarterback Phillip Rivers was doing a lot of the talking.
  The Broncos sacked Rivers four times, and linebacker Shaquil Barrett — the guest on Xfinity Monday Live — was one of those who got to the QB.
  “Man, that dude loves to talk,” said Vic Lombardi to Barrett, referring to Rivers. “What was said there — without bei
  
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• Centennial Home Damaged In Fire, Candle Blamed

  08-12-2015 23:27
  
  CENTENNIAL, Colo. (CBS4) – Fire damaged a home early Tuesday morning in Centennial. Investigators believe an unattended candle was to blame.South Metro Fire Rescue responded to the house on the 19100 block of East Briarwood Drive. Firefighters arrived to flames showing and heavy smoke conditions.Three adults and three children were able to evacuate the home without injuries. A small dog did not survive. The home sustained heavy damage.An unattended candle that was too close to combust
  
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• Bison Roundup Recalls Colorado’s Wild West History

  08-12-2015 23:19
  
  DENVER (CBS4)– The wild west returned to Colorado on Tuesday when wildlife officers conducted a bison roundup on the Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge. The roundup is to ensure the animals are healthy.
  It was the fourth year for the roundup where the herd of bison is pushed into a corral where U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service agents can gather data.
  (credit: CBS)
  One of the most important elements of the roundup is implanting a chip in the yearlings where data is collect
  
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• Busy Air Traffic Control Facilities Lack Enough Controllers, Including Denver

  08-12-2015 23:10
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Thirteen of the nation’s busiest air traffic control facilities are suffering from a shortage of air traffic controllers, a problem that demands “urgent attention,” a government watchdog told lawmakers on Tuesday.
  The number of fully qualified controllers is “below the minimum staffing requirements” the Federal Aviation Administration has set, Matthew Hampton, a Department of Transportation assistant inspector general, told members of the Hou
  
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• Boston College: 80 Sickened After Eating At Chipotle

  08-12-2015 23:05
  
  BOSTON (AP) — Boston College said Tuesday the number of students complaining of gastrointestinal symptoms after eating at a Chipotle this weekend has climbed to 80, up from the 30 it reported the previous day.
  The illnesses come as Chipotle’s sales are already being slammed by a multi-state outbreak of E. coli linked to its restaurants. The company says it thinks the Boston College illnesses are an isolated case of norovirus and unrelated to the E. coli cases.
  “All of the evide
  
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• Man Pleads Guilty To Robbing Banks In Colorado, New Mexico

  08-12-2015 22:47
  
  LAS CRUCES, N.M. (AP) — A Denver man has pleaded guilty to committing two bank robberies in Colorado last year and one in New Mexico this year.
  Prosecutors say 54-year-old John Allen Pierceall entered his plea Tuesday in federal court in Las Cruces and is facing up to a 20-year prison term when sentenced.
  Pierceall was accused of robbing a US Bank branch in Las Cruces on Aug. 24 and robbing the Vectra Bank Colorado in Denver twice in 2014, in August and October.
  Pierceall admitted he commi
  
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• Rockies Agree To Deals With Relievers Motte And Qualls

  08-12-2015 22:45
  
  NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Colorado Rockies tried to fill big holes in their bullpen by agreeing to two-year contracts with a pair of former closers, guaranteeing Jason Motte $10 million and Chad Qualls $6 million.
  Colorado cut three relievers last month, including Rockies’ saves leader John Axford.
  The 33-year-old Motte appeared in 57 games with the Chicago Cubs last season, his seventh in the major leagues, and had six saves. He led the NL with 42 saves while with the St. Louis Ca
  
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• Broncos mailbag: No QB controversy while Peyton's hurt

  08-12-2015 22:25
  
  Each Tuesday during Denver Broncos' season, our Broncos Insider Mike Klis will answer questions pulled from the Broncos Mailbag.        
  
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• Officer Critically Hurt In Traffic Stop Shooting Identified

  08-12-2015 22:11
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – A Denver police officer was shot multiple times and in critical condition following a violent confrontation during a traffic stop on Federal Boulevard late Tuesday morning.
  (credit: CBS)
  The traffic stop happened just after 11:20 a.m. near the intersection of 37th and Federal Boulevard. Multiple shots were exchanged between the officer, identified as Antonio Lopez Jr., and the suspect or suspects. One suspect was injured and apprehended.
  It’s believed possibly tw
  
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• East High Student Charged In Attempted Robbery At School

  08-12-2015 22:01
  
  DENVER (CBS4)– An East High School student has been charged in connection to an attempted robbery incident at the school last week that police say included a gun later identified as a BB gun.
  Elhadji Samba Dioum has been charged with attempted aggravated robbery, menacing and theft from a person.
  (credit: CBS)
  The charges allege that about 1:45 p.m. on Dec. 3 Dioum, 19, tried to rob another high school student and threatened to shoot him with a gun. That gun was later identified as a BB gu
  
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• Twitter Hosts #TrumpIsDisqualifiedParty And Everyone Shows Up

  08-12-2015 21:53
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – Republican presidential hopeful Donald Trump announced on Monday that he would create a ban on all Muslims trying to enter the United States if he were to be elected president.
  It might be the most extreme statement he has yet to make, and once again put social media into a frenzy.
  The White House responded that Trump was “disqualified” from the presidency for such a statement, citing the oath presidents must take to “preserve, protect and defend
  
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• Denver Police Officer Critically Hurt In Traffic Stop Shooting

  08-12-2015 21:30
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – A police officer has been shot multiple times and was in critical condition following a confrontation during a traffic stop on Federal Boulevard late Tuesday morning.
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  The traffic stop happened near the intersection of 37th and Federal Boulevard, and police said one suspect was injured and in the hospital in fair condition. Two other suspects were at large.
  Denver Police Chief Robert White said the department is optimistic about the officer’s conditi
  
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• Stapleton, ‘Girl Crush’ Bring Country Music Back To GRAMMYs

  08-12-2015 21:21
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — The red carpet just keeps rolling out for singer-songwriter Chris Stapleton: After dominating at last month’s Country Music Association Awards and watching his album jump from nowhere to No. 1, he’s now a top nominee at the 2016 Grammy Awards.
  Stapleton’s four nominations, announced Monday by the Recording Academy, include best country album, country solo performance and country song for “Traveller.” His album, which became a white-hot success
  
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• PHOTOS: Denver officer-involved shooting

  08-12-2015 20:51
  
          
  
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• Life In Prison For Henthorn: Proclaims Innocence At Sentencing

  08-12-2015 20:37
  
  By Brian Maass
  DENVER (CBS4) – A federal judge sentenced Harold Henthorn to life in prison with no chance of parole at an emotional sentencing hearing in Denver on Tuesday.
  In September, a jury convicted Henthorn of murder for shoving his second wife, Toni, off a cliff in Rocky Mountain National Park in 2012.
  Speaking to the judge, Henthorn spoke briefly saying “I did not kill Toni or anyone.”
  Henthorn’s attorney previously told CBS4 Henthorn plans to appeal his convictio
  
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• December Snow Lacking, But Don’t Worry Skiers, That’s About To Change

  08-12-2015 20:22
  
  By Chris SpearsDENVER (CBS4) – So far this December its been windy and mild across Colorado with little to no snow.
  But there are signs that a more stormy pattern will evolve this weekend with snow returning to the forecast.
  (credit: CBS4/Colorado’s Weather Center)
  If you’re planning to ski over the next few days it looks like snow showers will return to the high country as soon as Thursday night and early Friday. The snow should become more widespread by Saturday morning.
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• RTD sets start date for Denver-Boulder bus service

  08-12-2015 19:09
  
  The Regional Transportation District's new Flatiron Flyer bus service along U.S. 36 now has a start date: Jan. 3.        
  
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• Oil prices: How low for how long?

  08-12-2015 19:06
  
  "Prices remain depressed due to overproduction and insufficient demand growth," said Porter Bennett, president and CEO of Denver's Ponderosa Advisors.        
  
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• Denver developer Jordon Perlmutter dies at 84

  08-12-2015 19:02
  
  Perlmutter was a Denver native who co-founded Perl-Mack Enterprises with his cousin in 1952.        
  
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• Helping Colorado craft breweries flourish

  08-12-2015 18:59
  
  "SBA has a good success rate with micro brewers," he said. "They become anchors for the community."        
  
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• Dissecting The Heisman Finalists’ Candidacy

  08-12-2015 18:54
  
  By Ryan Mayer, CBS Local Sports
  The biggest award of the college football season will be handed out this Saturday night in New York City. The Heisman trophy, given to the player voted as the best in college football, brings with it a long legacy and history of some of the greatest players to ever step foot on the collegiate gridiron.
  This year, the Downtown Athletic Club has tabbed three players as finalists to be invited to the presentation on Saturday: Alabama running back Derrick Henry,
  
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• Colorado Muslim Leaders Concerned About Donald Trump’s New Plan

  08-12-2015 18:05
  
  By Stan Bush
  DENVER (CBS4) – Colorado Muslim leaders say Donald Trump is making the world more dangerous.
  On Monday the Republican presidential candidate called for all Muslims, including U.S. citizens, to be barred from re-entering the country.
  Statement on Preventing Muslim Immigration:donaldjtrump.com/press-releases… https://t.co/d1dhaIs0S7—Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) December 07, 2015
  The statement comes a day after President Obama called on the country to tone down
  
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• Louisiana Man Wanted In Girlfriend’s Slaying Arrested In Glendale

  08-12-2015 18:00
  
  LAFAYETTE, La. (AP) — A Louisiana man wanted in connection with the slaying of his girlfriend has been arrested in Colorado.
  In a statement, the Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s Office says officers with the Glendale Police Department arrested 27-year-old Miles Joseph Guidry on Monday. Deputies say officers found Guidry asleep in his vehicle and discovered his Louisiana-issued warrant on a count of second-degree murder in 26-year-old Claire Walley’s death.
  Walley was found dead in he
  
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• Vikings And Cardinals Look To Maintain Division Leads On Thursday Night

  08-12-2015 17:25
  
  By Shawn Lealos
  Just two weeks ago, the Minnesota Vikings and Arizona Cardinals were both division leaders and looked to be in strong position to head into the playoffs and possibly each go deep. One week later, and the Vikings were embarrassed at home by the Seattle Seahawks, a team that is losing time to catch the Cardinals in the NFC West. Now, these two teams play each other, and both teams see this week’s Thursday Night Football game as an important step in their march to the playoffs
  
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• The Best GRAMMY Nomination Reactions

  08-12-2015 17:11
  
  By Amanda Wicks, Radio.comThe 2016 GRAMMY nominations were announced yesterday morning (Dec. 7) with Kendrick Lamar, Taylor Swift, The Weeknd, Nicki Minaj, Justin Bieber and more receiving a nod for their music.
  Related: GRAMMY Nominees 2016: The Full List
  Nominees took to social media to share their gratitude and excitement over the news, while other artists tweeted out congratulations. See the round up below:
  I wasn't expecting the Grammy noms, thank you&mdas
  
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• Front Range Residents Grow Increasingly Concerned About Holiday Bandits

  08-12-2015 16:56
  
  By Tom Mustin
  CASTLE ROCK, Colo. (CBS4) – “It’s crazy. It kind of worries me.”
  Merridy Jensen is talking about the new crime wave that’s hitting in Douglas County and across the Denver metro area — holiday grinches stealing packages from front porches.
  “It’s just terrible, especially this time of year,” the Castle Rock woman told CBS4’s Tom Mustin. “Money is tight as it is, and people steal your packages.”
  CBS4’s Tom M
  
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• Driver Of School Bus That Crashed Arrested On Suspicion Of Drug Use

  08-12-2015 16:22
  
  LYONS, Colo. (CBS4) – The 39-year-old driver of a school bus has been arrested on suspicion of driving while under the influence of drugs after the bus she was driving crashed, injuring several students.
  The bus was headed west on Highway 7 in South St. Vrain Canyon after picking up students from Lyons High School at approximately 4 p.m.
  Police said the driver, who has been identified as Elizabeth Burris, lost control about eight miles outside of town. The bus hit a mountainside and r
  
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• Denver Council Approves Expansion Of ShotSpotter System

  08-12-2015 15:59
  
  By Kelly WerthmannDENVER (CBS4) – The Denver Police Department asked the Denver City Council for more than $500,000 to pay for the city’s ShotSpotter gunshot sensor technology and triple the coverage. It was approved unanimously Monday night.
  “We have seen that this has been highly successful in the city,” Councilman Albus Brooks said.ShotSpotter is a gunfire detection system that alerts officers to precise crime scenes within seconds. Since it was installed in an undiscl
  
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• Woman’s Emotional Viral Video About Walmart Encounter May Be Hoax

  08-12-2015 15:54
  
  By Karen Morfitt
  PUEBLO, Colo. (CBS4) – A woman’s emotional video about the importance of being kind has gone viral. Thousands have viewed and shared her message on Facebook and YouTube, only to learn it may actually be a lie.
  Paige Yore posted the video message on Friday about an encounter she says took place in the checkout line of a Pueblo Walmart.
  “We just have to be thankful to be alive and treat other people like you want to be treated,” Yore said.
  Sh
  
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• Report: Planned Parenthood Shooting Suspect Asked For Directions To Clinic

  08-12-2015 15:43
  
  DENVER (AP) — The man accused of killing three people at a Planned Parenthood clinic in Colorado asked at least one person in a nearby shopping center for directions to the facility before opening fire, a law enforcement official said, offering the clearest suggestion yet that he was targeting the reproductive health organization.
  The official was not authorized to publicly discuss the investigation and spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity.
  Prosecutors this week plan to
  
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• Mitchell Lifts Avs Over Wild With OT Goal

  08-12-2015 15:25
  
  The Colorado Avalanche, with the help of a little magic from their former stars, finally got past the Minnesota Wild.
  
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• Nuggets Look To Continue Win Streak Against Magic

  08-12-2015 15:14
  
  Denver looks to continue their stranglehold on Orlando when they host the Magic on Tuesday.
  
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• Centennial Home Damaged In Fire

  08-12-2015 14:27
  
  CENTENNIAL, Colo. (CBS4) – Fire damaged a home early Tuesday morning in Centennial.
  South Metro Fire Rescue responded to the house on the 19100 block of East Briarwood Drive, and everyone inside the home was able to make it out alright.
  There is no word yet on what may have caused the fire.
  
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• Raiders Return To Denver With Revenge On Their Mind

  08-12-2015 14:13
  
  By Mark Schiff
  The Broncos may be in the midst of an unprecedented 15-game road winning streak against divisional opponents, but when it comes to playing at home against the Raiders, Denver’s history is much more checkered. From 2008-2011, Oakland pulled off a four-game winning streak at Invesco Authority Field, including a 59-14 massacre in 2010.
  Denver has now won eight-straight against Oakland, but no one who sat through that humiliation will ever take a Raiders game for granted in Denv
  
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• Wonderbound Performs ‘Winter’

  08-12-2015 13:00
  Denver's contemporary ballet company offers an immersive experience in "Winter," a Mile High Holidays event. Get more information at wonderbound.com.
  
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• ‘Multi Family Living’ Gets Trendy As Denver Rent Continues To Skyrocket

  08-12-2015 06:00
  
  By Britt Moreno
  DENVER (CBS4) – If three’s a crowd, then what about four?
  Denver is now the 13th most expensive city in the nation when it comes to rent, and some couples are dealing with this housing issue by inviting a third roommate — or another couple — to live with them in their homes. Everyone then splits the cost of rent or the mortgage.
  (credit: CBS)
  Newlyweds Sarahkate and Brandan Greely were in a bind when they moved to Denver and realized how expensive homes ar
  
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• Watch Xfinity Monday Live With Shaquil Barrett

  08-12-2015 03:51
  
  See video from Monday night's CBS4 Sports show!
  
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• North Pole Documentary Features Boulder Climbers

  08-12-2015 03:40
  
  By Mark Taylor
  BOULDER, Colo. (CBS4) – It’s a roughly 500 mile trip across a frozen ocean, with temperatures 60 below freezing, and one bad mistake could cost you your life. But standing atop the North Pole was a longtime goal of Boulder’s Ryan Waters.
  “A very small group of people have ever done that,” Waters said.
  (credit: Animal Planet)
  His colleague Eric Larsen had made the trek twice before, and in early 2014 the pair set out to achieve Waters’ dream of s
  
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• Students Injured In Bus Crash In Boulder County Foothills

  08-12-2015 03:20
  
  LYONS, Colo. (CBS4) – Five students and a bus driver were hurt in school bus accident in the Boulder County foothills on Monday afternoon.(credit: CBS)
  The bus rolled over late Monday afternoon on Highway 7, about seven miles west of Lyons.
  There were eight students on board the bus at the time of the accident. The students who were hurt were described as having minor and moderate injuries.All of the students were St. Vrain Valley School District students.
  The highway was closed for severa
  
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• Arvada Woman Faces Assault Charge After Attack

  08-12-2015 02:46
  
  ARVADA, Colo. (CBS4) – A woman is accused of stabbing her partner in their Arvada home.
  Tricia Sparks surrendered to police and faces charges of first degree assault.
  Police say the man had cuts to his hand and arm and his face was beaten up.
  So far it’s not clear why the couple apparently got into an argument.
  
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• New Mailbox Design Could Deter Holiday Thieves

  08-12-2015 01:00
  
  By Suzanne McCarrollBROOMFIELD, Colo. (CBS4) – This week in the Denver metro area 400,000 packages will be delivered daily.
  That’s part of the reason why the U.S. Postal Service is testing new, larger mailboxes.
  The oversized boxes are being used in three different communities in the country, and one of them is Broomfield.
  Approximately 70 percent of mailed packages fit inside the larger boxes. The hope is that by leaving packages in an oversized mailbox instead of on the front porch
  
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• Christian McCaffrey Named Finalist For Heisman

  08-12-2015 00:52
  
  NEW YORK (AP/CBS4) – Alabama running back Derrick Henry, Clemson quarterback Deshaun Watson and Stanford’s Christian McCaffrey are the finalists for the Heisman Trophy.
  The announcement came Monday night.
  McCaffrey is a graduate of Valor Christian High School in Highlands Ranch and son of former Broncos star Ed McCaffrey. He, along with Henry, will be trying to break a streak of five straight quarterbacks winning college football’s top honor when the trophy is presented Saturda
  
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