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• Denver Police Officers Begin Getting Body Cameras This Week

  06-01-2016 23:45
  
  DENVER (CBS4)– On Thursday, the process of issuing hundreds of body cameras to police officers in Denver will begin.In a $6.1 million budget plan the Denver Police Department will eventually outfit some 800 police officers with body cameras, specifically choosing officers who spend the most time with the public. Overall that’s more than half the police department.
  District 6, Traffic Operations and the Gang Units are among the first to be issued body cameras.They are just one agency
  
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• Steamboat Joins Attempt To Set Largest Ski Lesson Ever Taught

  06-01-2016 23:21
  
  STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, Colo. (CBS4) – This Friday Steamboat Ski Resort is joining 160 other resorts from across the country in an attempt to set the world record for the largest multi-venue ski lesson and snowboard lesson ever taught.
  The event is dubbed as the unofficial kickoff of the National Ski Areas Association’s Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month and it’s free.
  “There’s never been a better time to learn to ski or snowboard,” Nelson Wingard, Director of the St
  
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• Greyhound Driver Stops At Motel To Rest With Bus Full Of Passengers

  06-01-2016 23:21
  
  DENVER (CBS4)– A Greyhound bus bound for Denver made a pit stop at a motel in Kansas so the driver could rest. The catch– the passengers on board had no idea where he was going or for how long.
  The driver left dozens of passengers stranded on the bus for hours outside the La Quinta motel in Salina, Kan. while he went inside to catch up on some sleep.The bus pulled into the motel late Tuesday afternoon. The driver got off without telling anyone where he was going.Passengers initially
  
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• Oklahoma AG Bemoans Colorado Pot In US Supreme Court Filing

  06-01-2016 23:01
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) – Oklahoma’s attorney general says his state and others are suffering from the export of marijuana from Colorado and wants the U.S. Supreme Court to consider whether Colorado’s pot market violates federal law.
  Attorney General Scott Pruitt filed a brief Wednesday in the case in which Oklahoma and Nebraska want the nation’s highest court to declare Colorado’s pot legalization unconstitutional.
  The U.S. Department of Justice has argued that Colorado
  
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• Loveland Keeps Love In The Air For Valentine’s Day

  06-01-2016 23:01
  
  LOVELAND, Colo. (CBS4)– Loveland is getting ready for its 70th year of the valentine re-mailing program.Volunteers stamp a poem on envelopes along with the Loveland post mark to send along special valentine’s wishes.More than 160,000 valentines are mailed through the program each year. People from around the world send pre-addressed, pre-stamped valentines through the northern Colorado city in order to get them stamped with the city’s romantic postmark. (credit: CBS)
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• AP Sports Analysis: The Case For Brock Osweiler

  06-01-2016 22:58
  
  By Arnie Stapleton, AP Pro Football Writer
  ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) – The Denver Broncos should start Brock Osweiler for the playoffs.
  Their best chance to go on a Super Bowl run is with the man coach Gary Kubiak benched Sunday, even though he acknowledged Osweiler had done nothing to deserve the demotion.
  Peyton Manning came in and sparked Denver to a 27-20 win over the Chargers that secured the top seed in the AFC playoffs. He should return to a relief role, ready at the first sign of troub
  
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• AP Sports Analysis: The Case For Peyton Manning

  06-01-2016 22:52
  
  By Arnie Stapleton, AP Pro Football Writer
  ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) – The Denver Broncos should start Peyton Manning for the playoffs.
  Their best chance to go on a Super Bowl run is with the 39-year-old quarterback who rescued them Sunday from a potential slip-up when he replaced Brock Osweiler and led Denver to a 27-20 comeback win over San Diego.
  Instead of tumbling into the wild-card round and a road game this weekend at Kansas City, the Broncos (12-4) are the AFC’s top seed and get
  
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• Police Search For Suspects In Series Of Armed Robberies

  06-01-2016 22:44
  
  DENVER (CBS4)– Police in Denver are searching for the suspects wanted in a series of armed robberies the happened on Sunday.
  Police say the following locations were targeted between 4:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. on Sunday: 1000 Block of N. Lafayette Street, 1900 Block of S. Williams Street, 3800 Block of N. Lowell Boulevard and N. Quitman Street at W. 41st Avenue.
  Police say the crimes were committed by at least three suspects one of whom was armed with a shortened shotgun.
  The suspects were obs
  
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• Colorado Springs Woman Shot Through Wall By Neighbor Cleaning Gun

  06-01-2016 22:43
  
  COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) – Police in Colorado Springs say a woman sitting on a couch in her apartment was shot through a wall after her neighbor accidentally fired his gun while cleaning it.
  The woman was taken to the hospital after Tuesday night’s shooting with what police described as a minor injury.
  Police say 51-year-old Frank Dawkins accidentally fired his gun and the round went through a wall separating his apartment from his neighbor’s. Dawkins, who called police to
  
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• For Bradley Roby, It’s All About A Rematch With The Steelers

  06-01-2016 22:18
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – With the top seed in the playoffs the Denver Broncos know they will face one of three teams, but for cornerback Bradley Roby, the Pittsburgh Steelers is the team he wants to face the most.
  If the Steelers beat the Bengals on Saturday night, Pittsburgh comes to Denver. If not, the Broncos will get the winner of the Chiefs-Texans matchup earlier in the day on Saturday.
  After one half it seemed like the Broncos had Pittsburgh’s number in their Dec. 20 matchup at Heinz Fi
  
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• 30 Cars Vandalized Overnight Across Denver

  06-01-2016 21:55
  
  By Jennifer Brice
  DENVER (CBS4)– Police officers are looking for an SUV related to more than two dozen shattered vehicle windows in the Southwest area of Denver along with other vehicles across the Denver metro area. Police say approximately 30 vehicles were damaged by a BB or pellet gun overnight Tuesday into Wednesday.
  Stephanie Gallegos lives in the 800 block of Knox Court, one of the areas hit. She says neighbors woke to car after car with shattered windows.
  “These people, nowada
  
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• Dolce & Gabbana Releases Collection Of Hijabs & Abayas

  06-01-2016 21:49
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – Upscale Italian fashion icon Dolce & Gabbana has unveiled a new line of women’s wear: hijabs and abayas for the “Arab world.”
  The brand’s first abaya collection was announced on Style.com/Arabia on Sunday, “to celebrate the inimitable dolce vita that is distinct to us in the Arab world.”
  Dolce & Gabbana’s abayas, long flowing garments, and hijabs, those that cover the head, come largely in neutral hues with a sprinkle o
  
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• CU Football Coach Mike MacIntyre’s Father, Former Vandy Coach, Dies

  06-01-2016 21:48
  
  NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – George MacIntyre, who was the football coach at Vanderbilt from 1979 to 1985 and the father of University of Colorado coach Mike MacIntyre, has died. He was 76.
  MacIntyre died Tuesday at home, according to his son Matt. MacIntyre was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis more than 20 years ago.
  George MacIntyre (credit: vanderbilt.edu)
  His best season was in 1982 when the Commodores went 8-4, 4-2 in the Southeastern Conference and finished with a win at the Hall of Fame
  
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• Hillman the latest Bronco to be honored by the NFL

  06-01-2016 20:51
  
  Ronnie Hillman has been named the AFC Offensive Player of the Week this week, the sixth Bronco to be honored.        
  
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• Man Arrested, Suspected Of Beating Woman With Hammer

  06-01-2016 20:20
  
  LOVELAND, Colo. (CBS4)– Police in Loveland arrested a man who is accused of beating a female family member with a hammer several times.Officers rushed to a home in the 1100 block of E. Third Street about 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. When they arrived they determined that Daniel Stephen Adams, a resident of the home, attacked a female family member who was also a resident of the home.Police say Adams, 37, hit the female with a hammer several times, including on her head. She told officers she was
  
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• Avs Duchene To Make 2nd NHL All-Star Game Appearance

  06-01-2016 19:46
  
  DENVER (CBS4)– Colorado Avalanche forward Matt Duchene has been selected to represent the Avs at this year’s NHL All-Star Game. This is the second career All-Star Game for Duchene. The 2016 Honda NHL All-Star Game takes place on Sunday, Jan. 31 in Nashville.Duchene last appeared in an All-Star Game in 2011 in Raleigh, N.C. where he scorred a goal while also attempting the first penalty shot in All-Star Game history.“I’m obviously excited,” said Duchene.“It&rsq
  
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• Psychologist: Mental Health Checks Won’t Keep Mentally Ill From Buying Guns

  06-01-2016 19:15
  
  DENVER (CBS4)– A clinical psychologist in the Denver metro area says the mental health background checks in President Barack Obama’s order still won’t keep mentally ill people from buying guns.
  On Tuesday, Obama launched a final-year push with a 10-point plan to tighten sales of firearms in the U.S., using his presidential powers in the absence of tougher gun restrictions that Congress has refused to pass.
  Dr. Larry Curry, a clinical psychologist. says the timeline is key.
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• 30 Cars Vandalized Overnight In Southwest Denver

  06-01-2016 18:55
  
  DENVER (CBS4)– Police officers are looking for an SUV related to more than two dozen shattered vehicle windows in the Southwest area of Denver along with more than a dozen other vehicles across the Denver metro area.
  Police say approximately 30 vehicles were damaged by a BB or pellet gun overnight Tuesday into Wednesday.
  Officers are looking for a silver or gold 1990s model Chevy Blazer related to the crimes.
  While those vehicles were vandalized in Southwest Denver, at least seven cars wer
  
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• Lots Of Drama Leaves Denver Battle-Testing Entering Playoffs

  06-01-2016 18:31
  
  By Mark Schiff
  During the Pat Bowlen era, the Broncos have had an embarrassing amount of success. But they’ve never had a season quite like this.
  Led by the NFL’s top defense, the Broncos secured the No. 1 seed in the AFC on Sunday in the unlikeliest of fashions. During the season, they had injuries to their Hall of Fame quarterback and suspensions to defensive stars. Their offense was difficult to watch at times. Defensive penalties were abundant. Yet thanks to the team’s rema
  
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• Lots Of Drama Leaves Denver Battle-Tested Entering Playoffs

  06-01-2016 18:31
  
  By Mark Schiff
  During the Pat Bowlen era, the Broncos have had an embarrassing amount of success. But they’ve never had a season quite like this.
  Led by the NFL’s top defense, the Broncos secured the No. 1 seed in the AFC on Sunday in the unlikeliest of fashions. During the season, they had injuries to their Hall of Fame quarterback and suspensions to defensive stars. Their offense was difficult to watch at times. Defensive penalties were abundant. Yet thanks to the team’s rema
  
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• Water Main Break Repaired, Morning Commute Returns To Normal

  06-01-2016 18:29
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – A water main break that created a traffic mess on Colorado Boulevard Tuesday evening was repaired early Wednesday to make way for a smooth morning commute.The break at Colorado Boulevard and Louisiana was repaired by 3 a.m. Wednesday. The break had reduced the busy street to one lane northbound at Louisiana Avenue while crews made repairs.
  (credit: Mike Kennaugh)
  All of the businesses on Colorado between Arizona and Arkansas were without water until the repairs were complet
  
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• Michael Weatherly Leaving CBS Drama ‘NCIS’ After 13 Seasons

  06-01-2016 18:28
  
  LOS ANGELES (AP) — “NCIS” star Michael Weatherly says he’s leaving the long-running CBS drama.
  Weatherly, who plays Special Agent Tony DiNozzo, has been with “NCIS” since it debuted in 2003.
  In postings on his Twitter account Tuesday, Weatherly thanked the show’s fans worldwide and said “NCIS” was a “fantastic ride.” He called DiNozzo a wonderful character, one who was fun to play.
  DiNozzo is a wonderful, quixotic character &
  
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• Ronnie Hillman named AFC Offensive Player of the Week

  06-01-2016 17:29
  
  Ronnie Hillman was named AFC Offensive Player of the Week on Wednesday.        
  
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• Deputies: Stabbing Victim Tried To Help Broken Down Driver Before Attack

  06-01-2016 17:19
  
  COTOPAXI, Colo. (CBS4)– A man told authorities he was attacked and stabbed several times after he stopped to help a stranded driver in Fremont County and then run down by the attackers in his own vehicle as he tried to get away.
  The attack happened just before 7:30 p.m. Monday in the area of Highway 50 and Fremont County Road 1A in Cotopaxi. The small town east of Salida is located about 100 miles southwest of Denver.When deputies arrived, they found the man suffering from numerous stab wo
  
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• Soicher Commentary: Don't feel sorry for Osweiler

  06-01-2016 17:01
  
  Soicher Commentary: Don't feel sorry Osweiler        
  
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• Chipotle Subpoenaed As Part Of Investigation; Sales Plunge

  06-01-2016 16:43
  
  NEW YORK (AP) – Chipotle has been served with a federal subpoena as part of a criminal investigation tied to a norovirus outbreak at one of its restaurants.
  The subpoena, received last month, requires Chipotle to produce a broad range of documents tied to a restaurant in Simi Valley, California, tied to norovirus outbreak this past August, the company said.
  The investigation is being conducted by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Central District of California in conjuncti
  
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• Iginla, Avs Get Set To Face St. Louis Wednesday Night

  06-01-2016 16:39
  
  After ending a four-game home slide, the Avalanche look to hand the visiting Blues a season-high fourth straight loss on Wednesday when the Central Division rivals meet at the Pepsi Center.
  
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• Hillman Named AFC Offensive Player Of The Week

  06-01-2016 16:18
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – For the second time this season, a Denver Broncos running back was named AFC Offensive Player of the Week.
  Ronnie Hillman got the honors, the team announced on Wednesday morning.
  Hillman ran for 117 yards and a touchdown during Sunday’s 27-20 win over the San Diego Chargers.
  Hillman celebrates by leaping into arms of fans in the stands in the fourth quarter on Sunday. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
  It’s the first time Hillman has gotten the honors. C.J.
  
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• Criminal Investigation Underway At Chipotle After Norovirus Outbreak

  06-01-2016 15:29
  
  NEW YORK (AP) – Chipotle says it has been served with a federal grand jury subpoena as part of a criminal investigation tied to a norovirus outbreak this summer at one of its restaurants in California.
  The investigation is being conducted by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Central District of California in conjunction with the Food and Drug Administration, the company said in a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission Wednesday.
  Chipotle Mexican Grill says the
  
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• 3 In Custody After Following Vehicle, Reportedly Firing Shots

  06-01-2016 14:57
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – Three people were taken into custody late Tuesday night after a police pursuit.
  It began just before 11:30 p.m. when the driver of a car reported being chased by a white vehicle. The victim said they were pursued into Adams County and then eventually back into Denver along Federal Boulevard.
  The victim said shots were fired from the suspect vehicle at their car. Denver Police were able to use a pit maneuver at West 34th Avenue and Quivas Street to stop the suspect
  
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• 7 Car Windows Damaged Overnight In Denver

  06-01-2016 14:43
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – Numerous cars were damaged Tuesday night along West 10th Avenue and Julian Street in Denver.
  At least seven car’s windows were smashed in some way, beginning at midnight police said.
  A small hole was seen in the shattered but intact window of one car, while others were fully broken through. It is unclear if those responsible were trying to break the windows or break into the cars.
  Those who find similar damage to their car Wednesday morning should contact po
  
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• Two Survive Hit & Run Rollover Crash, Search For Suspect Ensues

  06-01-2016 14:21
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – Two people survived a rollover hit and run crash in Denver Wednesday morning. A Jeep Cherokee was driving at approximately 5 a.m. when it was struck by another car at 2263 Champa Street and flipped onto its side.
  Police are now looking for a white four-door sedan as the suspect vehicle. CBS4 spoke with the passenger of the Jeep.
  “It went over really fast, I was just making sure my friend was fine. I was the passenger, the car was upside down, I couldn’t fig
  
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• North Korea Says It Conducted Successful Hydrogen Bomb Test

  06-01-2016 05:41
  
  SEOUL, South Korea (AP) – North Korea said Wednesday it had conducted a hydrogen bomb test, a defiant and surprising move that, if confirmed, would put Pyongyang a big step closer toward improving its still-limited nuclear arsenal.
  A television anchor read a typically propaganda-heavy statement on state TV that said North Korea had tested a “miniaturized” hydrogen bomb, elevating the country’s “nuclear might to the next level” and providing it with a weapon to
  
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• Teen Charged As Adult, Told Police She’d Carry Out School Attack If Let Go

  06-01-2016 05:29
  
  By Tom Mustin
  CASTLE ROCK, Colo. (CBS4) – One of two teenage students at Mountain Vista High School will be charged as an adult after an alleged planned attack against the school.
  Family members of Sienna Johnson, 16, silently filed out of the Douglas County courtroom after the ruling Tuesday afternoon. District Attorney George Brauchler says the ruling is the correct one.
  Sienna Johnson (credit Instagram)
  “We do this pretty rarely, and when we do it’s because of the informatio
  
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• Avoid Fees When Starting A Retirement Account With New Government Program

  06-01-2016 05:11
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – There’s now a way to save for retirement with no costs or fees, and there’s no risk of losing money.
  Treasury Secretary Jack Lew talked one-on-one with CBS4 Political Specialist Shaun Boyd about the new government program. He said the U.S. Treasury has set up a way for people to start a retirement savings account with as little as a dollar. It’s called myRa at myra.gov.
  CBS4’s Shaun Boyd interviews Secretary of the Treasury Jack Lew (credit: CBS)
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• The Best Diet For You. And One That Will Make Your Your Tummy Happy, Too!

  06-01-2016 04:57
  
  By Dr. Dave Hnida
  (CBS4) -They rate colleges, universities, hospitals, and now diets. Just in time for America’s favorite New Year’s resolution, U.S News and World Report has released its sixth annual rankings on the best diets.U.S News used a panel of independent physicians, nutritionists, and other health professionals to rank 38 eating plans, and there was no conflict of interest among panelists. In other words, it’s a nice, clean set of rankings.And what makes the list stan
  
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• Family Gets $2,000 Cellphone Bill Because Of New Feature On iPhone

  06-01-2016 04:55
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – A family says they got a $2,000 bill because of a new feature on iPhones that’s part of Apple’s latest operating system upgrades.
  The new feature is called Wi-Fi Assist. It can be found on Apple’s 9.1 operation system, and although its intentions are good, it has the potential to make a phone bill really bad.
  When teenager Ashton Fiengold got a warning that his data usage was up he didn’t think twice.
  (credit: CBS)
  “It just said maybe 65 percen
  
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