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• Adams State University Bans Hoverboards On Campus

  09-01-2016 23:35
  
  ALAMOSA, Colo. (CBS4)– Adams State University is the latest place to ban hoverboards on campus.
  The university in Alamosa made the announcement on Friday and said the ban was effective immediately. The school made the decision on the advice of its insurer because of the hoverboards fire potential.
  The ban includes hoverboards, Skagways, IO Hawks, Skywalkers and all similar devices and extends to all buildings and athletic venues on campus.
  The University of Colorado in Boulder announced th
  
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• CDOT Claims I-70 Mountain Express Lane Success

  09-01-2016 23:15
  
  IDAHO SPRINGS, Colo. (CBS4)– The Colorado Department of Transportation says the Interstate 70 Mountain Express Lane was a success during the first holiday weekend.CDOT says between Jan. 1 and Jan. 3 there were no major traffic delays with more than 140,000 passengers passing through the mountain corridor.The Express Lane allowed travel speeds to remain free-flowing even during the highest overall hourly traffic count set at noon Jan. 2 with 4,789 cars traveling both directions on I-70.
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• Denver Broncos Flip Script And Work On The Weekend

  09-01-2016 22:49
  
  ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — The Denver Broncos are the only one of the four teams with a first-round bye who had to work this weekend.
  The Patriots, Panthers and Cardinals all practiced Wednesday through Friday.
  Broncos coach Gary Kubiak gave his team a three-day furlough at the start of the week and gathered the players for three days of light practices that concluded Saturday.
  “I’ve been a part of the week where you go early in the week, give them a long weekend, you come back. I
  
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• RTD Runs Emergency Drills On DIA Commuter Rail Line

  09-01-2016 22:46
  
  DENVER (CBS4)– RTD tested its emergency skills on the new commuter rail line from Union Station to Denver International Airport on Saturday.
  The line will carry passengers between downtown Denver to DIA in a little more than four months.
  “The University of Colorado A-line is on schedule to open on April 22,” said RTD spokeswoman Tara Bettale.
  RTD conducted an emergency drill on the A-line commuter rail (credit: CBS)
  Before the first passengers board the train, the line must go
  
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• Police Arrest Arson Suspect In Fire That Killed 4 Dogs

  09-01-2016 22:19
  
  COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (CBS4)– Police in Colorado Springs arrested an arson suspect wanted for starting a fire that killed four dogs.Joshua Harvin was arrested for charges of first-degree arson and criminal mischief. He’s also facing a charge of cruelty to animals.The fire started in the basement of a home where Harvin’s mother lived on Wednesday evening in the 3500 block of Jon Street in Colorado Springs.Investigators believe Harvin, 21, used fire-starting logs to ignite the
  
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• Notebook: Broncos lucky Trevathan, Marshall returned

  09-01-2016 22:00
  
  Broncos notebook: Trevathan,Marshall win courage award; Peyton,injury updates        
  
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• Gunman Wanted For Home Invasion, Shooting In Adams County

  09-01-2016 21:59
  
  ADAMS COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4)– Authorities in Adams County are searching for the gunman wanted in a home invasion and shooting that left one man critically injured.Authorities believe Quinton Elijah Watts is the man they’re looking for.
  The shooting happened Wednesday night at a home near 88th and Washington. A second suspect in the case, Lamonte Burgette, was arrested on Friday.
  
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• Uber Slashing Fares In Denver, 100+ Cities

  09-01-2016 21:36
  
  DENVER (CBS4)– The ride-sharing service Uber is slashing fares for January in more than 100 cities including some in Colorado.Riders will be treated to a 10 percent discount in Denver, Boulder and Colorado Springs.Uber said the demand usually drops in January because of cold and snowy weather so they’re adjusting prices to boost business.Uber also balances fares based on the number of their drivers on the road.
  
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• Broncos Notebook: Jan. 9, 2016

  09-01-2016 21:12
  
  Welcome to the final installment of the Notebook for the Playoff Bye Week.
  It was a productive week for the Denver Broncos. Players got healthier with the open week. The coaching staff made evaluations to predict player availability for the Divisional round.
  (credit: CBS)
  Head Coach Gary Kubiak believes his team accomplished its goals, “I think our work these three days, our mindset, just watching them bounce around today has been good. I can rest them tomorrow, a little bit Monday, I can
  
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• 1 Suspect Surrendered, 1 Suspect Captured During Standoff

  09-01-2016 21:03
  
  WHEAT RIDGE, Colo. (CBS4)– Police in Wheat Ridge arrested one man outside a standoff on Wednesday night and captured another found hiding in the basement.Officers rushed to a home near 38th and Wadsworth on Wednesday after receiving a tip that two men wanted on felony warrants were inside. SWAT teams surrounded the home and a group of people came outside. Anthony Scott (credit: Westminster Police)
  Officers arrested Anthony Scott but Benjamin Hoheisel ran back inside and refused to come out
  
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• Baby Born On I-25 Couldn’t Wait To Come Into The World

  09-01-2016 20:52
  
  GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo. (CBS4)– Newborn Elan rested peacefully in her mother’s arms on Friday evening but just a few hours before the scene on Interstate 25 was a little more chaotic.Elan decided she couldn’t wait until her parents, Zachary and Jenn Backes got to the hospital to make her appearance.Jenn said contractions came on quickly and she and Zachary got into the car to drive to the hospital. But it wasn’t fast enough. Jenn Backes holds Elan (credit: CBS)
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• United Airlines Passenger Arrested After Security Concern

  09-01-2016 20:10
  
  DENVER (CBS4)– A United Airlines flight bound for Denver was diverted to Vancouver after a security issue involving a passenger. The flight was rescheduled and should arrive at Denver International Airport on Saturday evening.One passenger was arrested after United Airlines flight 1104 from Anchorage, Alaska landed safely in Vancouver. Canadian authorities took the passenger into custody.
  The plane is a Boeing 737 with more than 130 passengers and six crew members on board.
  The Royal Canad
  
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• El Paso, National Guard Practice Blizzard Response

  09-01-2016 19:27
  
  COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — Emergency management officials are practicing their rescue plans in the event of a major blizzard across northern El Paso County.
  The county Office of Emergency Management is conducting an exercise called “Deep Freeze 16” on Saturday. The exercise includes the National Guard, fire departments, ambulances and rescue shelters.
  About 400 people are taking part. Some will be acting as stranded motorists and others who might need rescuing.
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• $900 Million Powerball Jackpot Is Record-Setting, Drawing Saturday Night

  09-01-2016 18:57
  
  DENVER (CBS4)– The Powerball jackpot jumped to $900 million on Saturday, hours before the drawing for the record jackpot. The previous record was $564.1 million.
  The Powerball prize lump-sum cash payment is worth an estimated $558 million.
  There have been two Powerball jackpot winners in Colorado since the state joined the multi-state Powerball game in 2001. The state’s largest Powerball jackpot winner, Claude G. from Rifle, claimed $90 million in August 2014.
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• Parents Learn About The Denver Preschool Program

  09-01-2016 18:28
  
  DENVER (CBS4)– The Denver Preschool Program helps give parents information about selecting a preschool. The 4th Annual Preschool Showcase is Saturday, Jan. 9 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.
  The showcase helps parents navigate through the preschool selection process and also helps provide information on tuition support.
  (credit: Denver Preschool Program)
  Jennifer Landrum President and CEO Denver Preschool Program appeared on CBS4 Morning News on Saturday with CBS4’s Mark Taylor. She talked
  
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• Dolphins Making Progress Toward Deal With Gase, Former Broncos Offensive Coordinator

  09-01-2016 18:03
  
  MIAMI (AP) — The Miami Dolphins are making progress in talks with Adam Gase to become their coach, a person connected to the team said Saturday. Gase is the former Denver Broncos offensive coordinator.The person provided the update on negotiations to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because no agreement has been reached with the Chicago Bears offensive coordinator. Gase would become the Dolphins’ ninth coach since 2004.
  Gase is the NFL’s hottest coaching candidate
  
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• Late Shot Lifts Utah To 56-54 Win Over Colorado

  09-01-2016 06:22
  
  BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Lorenzo Bonam hit a go-ahead layup with 1.1 seconds remaining after making a pivotal steal and Utah rallied to beat Colorado 56-54 on Friday night.
  Bonam drove to the basket and arched a shot over Josh Scott’s hands to help Utah (12-4, 1-2 Pac-12) overcome a nine-point deficit in the second half. Bonam finished with 17 points.
  Kyle Kuzma added 12 points as he was back in the lineup after hurting his tailbone on a hard fall last Sunday in a loss at California.
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• Nuggets Fall To Grizzlies, Next 8 Games At Home

  09-01-2016 06:20
  
  The Nuggets fell to the Grizzlies on Friday night in their last game on the road before an 8-game series at home.
  
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• Trooper injured in carjacking nearly 2 years ago recovers

  09-01-2016 06:15
  
  LAKEWOOD – If you’ve watched any TV in the last two years, you’ve seen a chase in the Denver area that was broadcast on live TV and radio.        
  
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• Barrie’s 3rd Period Goal Helps Avs Reel In Predators To Tie Nashville In Standings

  09-01-2016 06:14
  
  The Avs beat the Predators on Friday night, tying them with Nashville in the standings.
  
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• Boulder Police Search For Rite Aid Robber, 2nd Case In 2 Weeks

  09-01-2016 06:07
  
  BOULDER, Colo. (CBS4)– Police in Boulder searched for a man wanted for robbing a Rite Aid Pharmacy. It was the second time in less than two weeks that the pharmacy had been robbed.
  About 9 p.m. on Thursday, police were notified of a robbery that had occurred at the Rite Aid Pharmacy located at 3348 28th Street. The suspect held a note indicating that he had a bomb and wanted narcotics. The pharmacist complied with the suspect’s request and handed over the pills.
  The suspect wanted in
  
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• Gambling counselor warns about lotto spending

  09-01-2016 05:53
  
  KUSA - As the Powerball jackpot continues to rise to record new heights, a nationally certified gambling counselor is warning ticket buyers of the dangers of gambling addiction.        
  
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• Police Search For Couple Wanted In Fight Over Parking Spot

  09-01-2016 05:37
  
  LAFAYETTE, Colo. (CBS4)– Police in Lafayette want to find the couple involved in a fight that started over a handicap parking space.
  Carol and Robert Hat were at the Kaiser Permanente to get Carol’s cast removed. Robert has a broken vertebrae and traumatic brain injury. They were waiting for a handicap parking space when things got out of control.
  Kaiser Permanente in Lafayette (credit: CBS)
  “I don’t understand. It was a parking spot,” said Carol.
  “It’s
  
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• Two Visitors To Garden Of The Gods Robbed At Gunpoint

  09-01-2016 04:17
  
  COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (CBS4)– Two visitors to the Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs were robbed at gunpoint and the suspects remain on the run.The visitors were robbed about 5:30 p.m. Wednesday in the High Point parking lot.The victims told police two men approached them and stole their iPads before firing a shot and driving off.No one was hurt. Police have not released a description of the suspects.
  
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• Former Grand County Commissioner Sentenced For Embezzlement

  09-01-2016 04:07
  
  HOT SULPHUR SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — A former Grand County commissioner accused of embezzling thousands of dollars has been sentenced to 10 days in jail and two years of supervised probation.
  James Newberry, who resigned in November and was sentenced Friday, also was ordered to complete 130 hours of community service and pay about $4,800 in restitution. He pleaded no contest to embezzlement of public property.
  Prosecutors say Newberry double billed the county government for mileage reimbursem
  
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• A burning holiday tradition in Colorado

  09-01-2016 03:46
  
  Christmas tree removal in Crested Butte is a celebration.        
  
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• PHOTOS: Dog needs loving home after scuffle with porcupine

  09-01-2016 03:31
  
          
  
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• National Western Complex Makeover Could Take Years

  09-01-2016 02:47
  
  By Jeff ToddDENVER (CBS4)– With an overwhelming majority of Denver voters approving the extension of a lodging tax to go toward revitalizing the National Western Complex, CBS4 found out on the eve of the stock show that construction could take years, if not a decade.
  “We just got to show a little patience and know that the people working on it are going to work as quickly as possible,” said Paul Andrews, the President and CEO of the National Western Stock Show.(credit: studio7g
  
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• Class-action suit says Chipotle shareholders were misled over food safety

  09-01-2016 02:43
  
  DENVER BUSINESS JOURNAL - Beleaguered Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc., faced with foodborne-illness outbreaks that have sickened dozens of customers in several states, is the target of a lawsuit filed in federal court on behalf of investors.        
  
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• Some Denver Police Officers Wearing Body Cameras While On Patrol

  09-01-2016 02:35
  
  DENVER (CBS4)– Some police officers in the Denver Police Department are wearing body cameras while on patrol. Officers in District 6, Traffic Operations and the Gang Unit are among the first in the department to receive the high tech equipment.
  Officers began receiving their body cameras this week. Which video the public will be able to access depends on the circumstances. (credit: CBS)
  “We recognize that there is some video out there that is important for the public to see. Video fr
  
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• Denver fares lowest among America's largest airports

  09-01-2016 02:35
  
  Ticket prices locally were down slightly from the second quarter of 2014, when they cost $337.73. But they remain 29 percent below the $472.        
  
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• Thousands hit the slopes for Learn to Ski Day

  09-01-2016 02:31
  
  ARAPAHOE BASIN - Better skiers should be hitting the slopes after today.        
  
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• CBS Sports Poll 1/8/2016

  09-01-2016 02:30
  
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• Inmate's jail death ruled a homicide

  09-01-2016 02:26
  
  An inmate who was in custody at the Denver Downtown Detention Center died after being physically restrained Nov. 11.        
  
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• OUCH! Dog needs loving home after run-in with porcupine

  09-01-2016 02:14
  
  Officials are trying to find a loving home for a boxer who was injured after an unfortunate run-in with a porcupine        
  
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• More smash-and-grabs in Englewood overnight, suspect arrested

  09-01-2016 02:12
  
  ENGLEWOOD - Englewood Police arrested a man they believe burglarized a handful of businesses early Friday morning. Officers used footprints to track the suspect to his apartment.        
  
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• Colorado State Names Marty English As Defensive Coordinator

  09-01-2016 02:08
  
  FORT COLLINS, Colo. (AP) — Colorado State head coach Mike Bobo promoted Marty English to defensive coordinator on Friday.
  English takes over for Tyson Summers, who left to become head coach at Georgia Southern.
  A Colorado native, English was the linebackers coach for the Rams in Bobo’s first season with Colorado State. English also served as co-defensive coordinator at Colorado State from 2012-14.
  English was in charge of the defense in a 28-23 loss to Nevada at the Arizona Bowl last
  
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• DPD phasing in 800 body cameras

  09-01-2016 02:05
  
  Officers will be required to put them on in certain cases including traffic and weapons calls, foot chases and other searches.This ramp-up comes after a successful pilot program involving over 100 officers in 2014.        
  
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• Why Winning Powerball May Be Curse Rather Than Blessing

  09-01-2016 01:58
  
  By Suzanne McCarrollDENVER (CBS4)– If you’re dreaming of becoming a Powerball millionaire– beware. CBS4 found some who say money can cause misery.
  At the 7-Eleven store on 6th Avenue and Josephine, customers are buying tickets by the fistful, perhaps filled with the belief a win will buy them happiness.
  “My mom always says it’s a cheap way to have a dream.“ said one Powerball customer. (credit: CBS)
  But statistics show that 44 percent of winners spend all thei
  
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• Robotic surgery for hernias speeds recovery

  09-01-2016 01:51
  
  The latest, minimally invasive robotic system for hernia surgery is now being used at Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Medical Center in Denver.        
  
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• Emergency crews train for blizzards statewide

  09-01-2016 01:07
  
  EVANS – The city of Evans got a few inches of snow Thursday night into Friday morning, but by the response, you would have thought it was a lot more than that.        
  
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• Stray Dog Has Run-In With Porcupine, Needs New Home

  09-01-2016 00:41
  
  PARKER, Colo. (CBS4)– Canello the dog is on the mend after a run-in with a porcupine. Animal control officers in Douglas County were able to catch up with the stray dog but not until he had already gotten a little too close to a porcupine.
  Canello was first sighted running around on Dec. 24, 2015 and spotted again on Wednesday in Douglas County.
  Canello the dog (credit: Parker Police)
  An animal control officer was able to catch up to him on Wednesday and take him to the Dumb Friends League
  
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• Silverton Aims To Have Superfund Answers By End Of January

  09-01-2016 00:37
  
  DURANGO, Colo. (AP) — Silverton officials say they’ll try to get enough information by the end of January to decide whether to ask for a federally funded Superfund cleanup of leaking mines north of town.
  The Durango Herald reported Friday that would be the deadline to get their request before the Environmental Protection Agency in time for the next meeting to consider Superfund proposals. The EPA reviews the proposals twice yearly.
  Silverton officials met Wednesday with EPA and state
  
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