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• 3 Snowmobilers Missing In Garfield County Located, Airlifted To Safety

  18-01-2016 22:56
  
  GARFIELD COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4) – Three snowmobilers who were reported missing on Sunday were located and rescued on Monday.
  According to the Garfield County Sheriff’s Office, the Garfield Search and Rescue Team regrouped and searched again for snowmobilers Monday morning.
  “The search group met at the West Elk Trailhead at 10 a.m. to continue their ground search. They enlisted the help of HATTS and used a National Guard helicopter in their efforts,” the sheriff’s offi
  
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• Mayor Hancock Statement In Honor Of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

  18-01-2016 22:37
  
  DENVER – Mayor Hancock today released the following statement in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day:
  “Today, we continue our unbending march in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the legacy he left for us to follow. I am so proud to see thousands of Coloradans come together once again for one of the country’s largest celebrations of Dr. King. Together, we once more demonstrated that the ideals of opportunity, justice and inclusivity he embodied will always have a home in
  
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• Want The Lombardi Trophy? Pay Attention To Your Lessons

  18-01-2016 22:21
  
  CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) – Every team in the second round of the NFL playoffs learned some lessons about themselves.
  For the four winners, how they apply those lessons will determine if they make the Super Bowl.
  All four have been to the big game in this century, with the Patriots, of course, leading the way. But even the four-time champions who looked the most solid of the survivors of the second round have some self-searching to do.
  They simply have fewer questions to answer, which makes sen
  
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• AFC Playoff Notebook: Set For Manning-Brady XVII

  18-01-2016 22:10
  
  DENVER (The Sports Xchange) – With Denver advancing to the AFC Championship Game against New England, another showdown looms between Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning and his Patriots counterpart, Tom Brady.
  The game in Denver on Jan. 24 will be the 17th meeting between two of the NFL’s most accomplished quarterbacks. It is a competition that Brady has dominated, winning 11 times to Manning’s five.
  Manning deflected a question on the upcoming rematch against Brady, preferring
  
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• Demaryius Thomas Honors His Mom With Game Ball

  18-01-2016 22:01
  
  DENVER (The Sports Xchange) – Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas received Sunday’s game ball to give it to his mother, who saw her son play in person for the first time after spending the last 15 years in prison.
  Quarterback Peyton Manning handed Thomas the game ball after the Broncos’ 23-16 divisional playoff victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers.
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  Manning told Thomas to give it to his mother.
  “So that is what I’m going to do,” Thomas t
  
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• Organizers Allow Woman From ‘Black Lives Matter’ Group To Speak After Marade

  18-01-2016 21:43
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – People gathered around the nation to remember Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and his fight for civil rights.
  Aurora Mayor Steve Hogan led the wreath laying ceremony at the Martin Luther King library on East Colfax Avenue. In Denver the annual Marade was held Monday morning. While thousands marched in honor of King, a small group carrying “Black Lives Matter” signs marched separately.
  The celebration marked the 31st time Colorado has recognized the national and stat
  
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• Search Continues For Missing Hiker On St. Mary’s Glacier

  18-01-2016 21:27
  
  CLEAR CREEK COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4) – Searchers with Alpine Rescue Team have been looking for a man who was reported missing after he didn’t return from a hike on St. Mary’s Glacier.
  Alpine Rescue Team on St. Mary’s Glacier (credit: CBS)
  Searchers have been searching for the 50-year-old man after he was reported missing on Saturday. The man’s vehicle was found parked at the trailhead to the Glacier Saturday.
  (credit: CBS)
  Members from the Rocky Mountain Rescue and Fron
  
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• Statement From Littleton Schools Superintendent Brian Ewart

  18-01-2016 20:57
  
  In retrospect and with the benefit of a great deal more information than was available at the time, I agree with all the reports that warning signs were missed by those inside and outside of LPS. My initial reaction to the findings is that there were warning signs, each in isolation and to some degree disconnected. The challenge was connecting the many isolated incidents into a significant threat; the district and school failed to connect the dots.
  LPS will own and learn from the missed opportun
  
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• Report Details Many Failures Leading Up To Shooting At Arapahoe High School

  18-01-2016 20:52
  
  DENVER (AP/CBS4) – Administrators at a suburban Denver high school dismissed increasingly obvious warning signs that a troubled student was a threat before he killed a classmate and himself two years ago, a report released Monday shows.
  Arapahoe High School staff poorly gauged the rising threat Karl Pierson, 18, posed months before he stormed the school with a shotgun, a machete and homemade bombs and shot Claire Davis, 17, in December 2013, according to the 141-page report by the Universi
  
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• Pilot Believed To Be Only Victim Of Northwest Colorado Crash

  18-01-2016 20:10
  
  MEEKER, Colo. (AP) – Authorities believe the pilot was the only person killed when a small plane crashed in northwestern Colorado last week.
  The Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office preliminarily identified the pilot Monday as 62-year-old William Ray Hiler of Tabernash, Colorado.
  (credit: Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office)
  His single-engine Bonanza 35 crashed in a remote area about 15 miles west of Meeker, Colorado Thursday evening while flying from Utah to Granby, Colorado. The
  
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• Referee McAuley was slow to whistle on Peyton dive

  18-01-2016 19:53
  
  Referee Terry McAuleyshould have blownPeyton Manning down onhisdive        
  
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• Nail Polish Chemical Doubles As Furniture Fire Retardant

  18-01-2016 19:49
  
  A recent study from Duke University and the Environmental Working Group finds women who use certain polishes have elevated levels of a common chemical flame retardant. Find the study here: http://www.ewg.org/research/nailed/nail-polish-chemical-doubles-furniture-fire-retardant. Find the list of nail polishes here: http://www.ewg.org/research/nailed
  
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• Sleepy Fox Takes A Weekend Nap On Porch Chair

  18-01-2016 19:38
  
  EVERGREEN, Colo. (CBS4) – Weekends are for relaxing, and a fox in Evergreen found the perfect spot to do just that.
  The animal found itself a comfy couch on a covered deck at the home of Evergreen resident Michelle Isaacs Andriola on Saturday.
  She was able to capture several photos of the fox cozying up for a nap.
   
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• Omar Bolden done for season with partial PCL tear

  18-01-2016 19:37
  
  Broncos returner Omar Bolden done for season withpartial PCL tear        
  
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• Volunteers From Kaiser Permanent Host Sports Field Day In Honor Of MLK

  18-01-2016 19:19
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – Hundreds of Kaiser Permanent Colorado employees used Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday to volunteer in remembrance of King’s commitment to community service.
  Volunteers on Monday hosted a sports field day and obstacle course for children with disabilities.
  More than 100 children took part at the event at the Gold Crown Field House in Lakewood.
  
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• Free Entrance To National Parks On MLK Day

  18-01-2016 17:54
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – In celebration on Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, the National Park Service has waived entrance fees for nearly all parks across the country.
  The National Parks Service turns 100 years old in 2016, and has therefore designated 16 days of the year as fee free days.
  In Colorado, several national parks are free today:
  Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park
  Colorado National Monument
  Dinosaur National Monument
  Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument
  Great Sand D
  
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• Team Grades: Panthers Hold On To Beat Seahawks In Playoffs

  18-01-2016 17:10
  
  By Shawn S. Lealos
  Despite being a No. 1 seed, it seemed as though the Carolina Panthers had one of the toughest roads to the Super Bowl. In their first playoff game of the season, they had to play the Seattle Seahawks, a team that has been to back-to-back Super Bowls. After one half, it looked like the Panthers would blow out the Seahawks. However, the Seahawks made a game of it and roared back with 24 unanswered second half points before a Carolina recovery of an onside kick finally gave the P
  
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• Steelers Fought Hard In Tough Loss To Broncos, 23-16

  18-01-2016 17:10
  
  By Christina Rivers
  Before the game kicked off on Sunday afternoon, the odds were stacked against the Pittsburgh Steelers in their divisional playoff game against the Broncos in Denver. After dealing with injuries to key players, mostly on offense, the Steelers were banking on the defense to stand firm and Ben Roethlisberger to lead them with a banged-up shoulder.Overall, the Steelers were patient in setting up plays on both sides of the ball and going for the win at times when they could have b
  
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• Panthers’ Fast Start Too Much For Seahawks

  18-01-2016 17:10
  
  By Dave Thomas
  It’s rather a given in the world of professional sports or at any level for that matter; falling behind by a sizable margin early in a contest is a recipe for disaster. As the back-to-back NFC champion Seattle Seahawks found out Sunday in the Queen City, spotting top-ranked Carolina 31 points was all but a recipe for disaster. Despite a hard-fought comeback in the second half, the Seahawks fell by a 31-24 final score, making for a long plane ride back to the Pacific Nor
  
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• Team Grades: Chiefs Miss Many Opportunities In Loss To Patriots

  18-01-2016 17:07
  
  By Sam McPherson
  It was an amazing run, but the Kansas City Chiefs winning streak came to an end Saturday against the New England Patriots in the AFC Divisional Playoff round. Without their best receiving threat for most of the game, the Chiefs offense bogged down, while the Patriots offense did almost everything it wanted to against the Kansas City defense.
  The Chiefs had their chances in this game, but multiple first-half drives into New England territory resulted in zero points, and Kansas Ci
  
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• Police Search For Dark SUV In Homicide

  18-01-2016 16:54
  
  AURORA, Colo. (CBS4) – Aurora Police are investigating a homicide on East Ford Circle, near East Mississippi Avenue and South Peoria Street.
  The shooting happened at approximately 10 p.m. Sunday. The victim was transported to the hospital, where the individual was pronounced dead.
  Authorities are looking for a dark-colored or charcoal SUV in connection with the homicide.
  
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• ‘A Miracle’ No One Injured After Neighbor’s Car Crashes Into Home

  18-01-2016 16:22
  
  WHEAT RIDGE, Colo. (CBS4) – A family in Wheat Ridge is lucky to be uninjured after a neighbor came crashing through their home.
  It is believed the driver hit his own garage door before reversing across the street and into a house.
  No one was seriously injured but one woman was taken to the hospital to be checked out.
  “My mom and grandma and grandpa were sitting at the table and a car smashed in and by the grace of god everyone is okay. It’s a miracle, it’s an absolut
  
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• Mark Schlereth: 2 Things The Broncos Need To Do Against The Patriots

  18-01-2016 07:00
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – If the Broncos play like they did on Sunday against the Steelers, it will be New England instead of Denver heading to Super Bowl 50.
  That’s the opinion of former Broncos offensive lineman and ESPN analyst Mark Schlereth, who joined the CBS4 Sports team on All Access Sunday night following Denver’s 23-16 victory.
  Schlereth said the Broncos need to focus on two things if they are going to defeat the Patriots next Sunday:
  1. Receivers need to do a better job catchi
  
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• McManus magnificent in going 5 of 5 against crosswind

  18-01-2016 06:35
  
  Brandon McManus tied NFL record by making all five field goals despite strong crosswind        
  
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• Broncos to host Pats in AFC Championship

  18-01-2016 06:18
  
  Big Benleads Steelersto 10-9 halftime lead against Broncos        
  
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• Broncos Fans Featured In Fantasy Football Film

  18-01-2016 06:00
  
  By Mark Ackerman
  DENVER (CBS4)– A group of Denver Broncos fans are starring in the first major film about fantasy football.
  The documentary “Fandom” is narrated by Christian Slater and follows four fantasy football leagues throughout a season.
  One of the leagues featured is an all-female league from Denver. The film chronicles the season of the commissioner, Denver attorney Vicki Lovato.
  “I’ve been a sports fan since 9 or 10-years-old and my parents have no ide
  
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• Brandon McManus Overcomes Challenging Conditions, Kicks 5 FGs

  18-01-2016 05:44
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – Despite windy conditions on Sunday in Denver, Broncos kicker Brandon McManus was a perfect 5-for-5 when lining up for field goals.
  “You kind of have to hit a ball to a spot and hopefully the wind takes it,” McManus said after the game.
  The five field goals tied an NFL playoff record, and more importantly helped the Broncos to a 23-16 win over the Steelers.
  On a day when touchdowns were hard to come by (Denver only scored one), McManus kicked field goals of 28, 4
  
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• Team Grades: Patriots’ Workmanlike Effort Ends Chiefs Streak

  18-01-2016 05:40
  
  By Gregory Hunt
  The New England Patriots are heading to their fifth consecutive AFC Championship Game thanks to a 27-20 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs in a Divisional Playoff game Saturday at Gillette Stadium. Thanks to the return of several key players from injury, the Patriots were able to cool off a red-hot Chiefs team that had won 11 consecutive games coming into this weekend.
  Offense: B+The Patriots opened up with an 11-play, 80-yard drive that consisted of nothing but passes to tight
  
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• Team Grades: Fate Brought It To Overtime, But Packers Couldn’t Stop Larry Fitzgerald As Cardinals Win

  18-01-2016 05:40
  
  By Danny Cox
  With time winding down and the Green Bay Packers down by seven, highlights were shown of a game earlier this season where Aaron Rodgers defeated the Detroit Lions with a Hail Mary as time expired. Mere seconds later, fate showed its face as Rodgers did it again, but it was just enough to send the game to overtime.
  That was when Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald took over for his team and almost single-handedly eliminated the Packers from the playoffs. When all was sai
  
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• Team Grades: Fate Brought It To Overtime, But Packers Couldn’t Stop Cardinals

  18-01-2016 05:40
  
  By Danny Cox
  With time winding down and the Green Bay Packers down by seven, highlights were shown of a game earlier this season where Aaron Rodgers defeated the Detroit Lions with a Hail Mary as time expired. Mere seconds later, fate showed its face as Rodgers did it again, but it was just enough to send the game to overtime.
  That was when Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald took over for his team and almost single-handedly eliminated the Packers from the playoffs. When all was sai
  
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• Patriots Team Grades: Workmanlike Effort Ends Chiefs Streak

  18-01-2016 05:40
  
  By Gregory Hunt
  The New England Patriots are heading to their fifth consecutive AFC Championship Game thanks to a 27-20 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs in a Divisional Playoff game Saturday at Gillette Stadium. Thanks to the return of several key players from injury, the Patriots were able to cool off a red-hot Chiefs team that had won 11 consecutive games coming into this weekend.
  Offense: B+The Patriots opened up with an 11-play, 80-yard drive that consisted of nothing but passes to tight
  
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• Team Grades: Larry Fitzgerald Takes Control As Cardinals Eliminate Packers In Overtime

  18-01-2016 05:39
  
  By Danny Cox
  As the ball flew through the air and landed in the hands of Jeff Janis, all the air was sucked out of the University of Phoenix Stadium. The Arizona Cardinals? They knew what they had to do so they didn’t lower their heads. They got ready for overtime and prepared for at least another 15 minutes against the Green Bay Packers for the chance to advance to the Conference Round of the 2016 NFL Playoffs.
  All they would need is one minute and five seconds as Larry Fitzgerald took co
  
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• Broncos notes: Fired up Aqib Talib set tone

  18-01-2016 05:12
  
  Aqib Talib played game against theSteelers like it was the most important game of hislife        
  
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• Nuggets Defeat Pacers In High-Scoring Affair At Pepsi Center

  18-01-2016 04:54
  
  Danilo Gallinari led the Nuggets with 23 points in the 129-126 win over Indiana.
  
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• Bench Players Help Buffs Rally Past Ducks For Conference Win In Boulder

  18-01-2016 04:51
  
  Relying on its bench for nearly half its points, Colorado rallied in the second half Sunday for a 91-87 Pac-12 Conference win over Oregon at the Coors Events Center.
  
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• Meet the biggest Broncos fans

  18-01-2016 04:37
  
  Broncos fans have character -- and Broncos super fans are characters.        
  
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• Manning Hands Demaryius Thomas Football, Says ‘Give This To Mom’

  18-01-2016 04:22
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – As the clock wound down at the end of Sunday’s game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High, Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning took the final snap and handed the ball to his teammate Demaryius Thomas.
  (credit: CBS)
  He told the wide receiver “Give this to your mom,” according to an NFL Facebook post.
  It was a special day for Thomas and his mom, Katina Smith. Smith was in attendance for one of her son’s Broncos games for the first time on Sunday. She w
  
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• Patriots The Early Favorite In Vegas

  18-01-2016 04:00
  
  DENVER (The Sports Xchange/CBS4) – Las Vegas is banking on the New England Patriots defeating the Broncos and advancing to the Super Bowl.
  According to ESPN.com, the Patriots opened as a 2.5-point favorite over the host Broncos in next Sunday’s AFC Championship Game, but the line soon moved to New England by 3.5.
  The Carolina Panthers, who will play host to the Arizona Cardinals in the NFC Championship Game, are a three-point favorite.
  The Patriots beat the Kansas City Chiefs 27-20 o
  
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• How to get tickets for the AFC Championship game

  18-01-2016 03:53
  
  DENVER – A win against the Pittsburgh Steelers Sunday night means the Denver Broncos will host the AFC Championship game in the Mile High City.        
  
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• AFC Championship Game Tickets Go On Sale Monday At Noon

  18-01-2016 03:24
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – Tickets for the Broncos meeting with the Patriots in the AFC Championship game in Denver next Sunday will go on sale on Monday at noon.
  Tickets will only be sold to people who live in the Rocky Mountain region and will be available through Ticketmaster.com.
  Tickets range in price from $100 to $625.
  
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• Wade Phillips fine after getting hit by Steelers receiver on sideline

  18-01-2016 03:22
  
  ASSOCIATED PRESS - Wade Phillips got jacked up.    The Broncos defensive coordinator got upended by Martavis Bryant after the Steelers receiver got pushed out of bounds on the Denver sideline.    No damage done.        
  
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• 5 Arrested After Shots Fired, Chase & Crash

  18-01-2016 03:02
  
  DENVER (CBS4)– Police in Denver arrested five people after a series of events that included gunfire, a chase and crash on Sunday morning.
  Police say it all began on reports of a car-to-car shooting where one vehicle was struck by gunfire. One vehicle sped away and police pursued the vehicle around the neighborhood.
  Police tweeted an update on the situation after all four suspects were taken into custody.
  BREAKING: DPD arrest 4 suspects after they shot at a vehicle and crashed into ano
  
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• Peyton Manning gives Demaryius Thomas game ball to give to mother

  18-01-2016 02:57
  
  DENVER – The victory was sweet enough, but a kind gesture by Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning at the end of Sunday’s divisional playoff win against the Pittsburgh Steelers showed what a class act the future Hall of Famer truly is.        
  
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