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• Colorado Promotes Hagan To Running Backs Coach

  13-02-2016 21:30
  
  BOULDER, Colo. (AP) – Colorado has promoted director of player development Darian Hagan to running backs coach.
  This will be Hagan’s second stint as an assistant coach. He said Saturday that he’s excited to “get his whistle back.”
  Hagan was brought in by Gary Barnett to work with the skill players in 2005 and was retained when Dan Hawkins took over in 2006. He moved into the director of player personnel role under Jon Embree in 2011 and remained in a football admini
  
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• Police Capture 1 Prison Gang Member Who Fled Parole, Another At Large

  13-02-2016 21:28
  
  COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) – The Colorado Department of Corrections has taken into custody a paroled member of a white supremacist prison gang and another one remains at-large.
  Prison officials say 31-year-old Wesley Jones was arrested in Englewood. William Wasilkowski, who is not a member of the gang, was arrested in Colorado Springs.
  Wesley Jones (credit: Colorado Department of Corrections)
  Authorities are still looking for 36-year-old Dennis Simonton, who was a member of the 211 Crew
  
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• Broncos Safety Shiloh Keo Arrested On DUI Charge

  13-02-2016 21:04
  
  BOISE, Idaho (CBS4) – Authorities in Idaho arrested Denver Broncos safety Shiloh Keo overnight on a DUI charge.
  Keo, who joined the Broncos late in the season but had several key plays during the Broncos’ drive to the championship, has a home in southwest Idaho. He was arrested early Saturday morning in Ada County by Idaho State Police, according to CBS affiliate KBOI-TV.
  Shiloh Keo (credit: Ada County Sheriff)
  Keo, 28, was booked into the Ada County Jail.
  The Denver Broncos released
  
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• The 5 Most Intriguing Broncos Matchups For Opening Night

  13-02-2016 21:01
  
  By Mark Haas
  DENVER (CBS4) – As the defending Super Bowl champions, the Denver Broncos will host the first game of the 2016 season (on a Thursday night). The Broncos know who their 8 home opponents are for the upcoming season, and there are certainly some exciting matchups. Here are what I think are the five most intriguing season opening games would be.
  5. Raiders/Chiefs
  Both AFC West teams were improved in 2015 and will be looking to take another step forward and finally unseat the Bronc
  
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• Plans For A USA Pro Challenge In 2016 Scrapped

  13-02-2016 20:48
  
  By Kelly Werthmann
  DENVER (CBS4) – There won’t be a USA Pro Challenge in Colorado this year as the transition to a new ownership group will not let the new organizers produce the event and achieve all the goals of the race.
  “The timing and work involved in this endeavor does not allow us to produce the event in 2016 and achieve all the goals of our important stakeholders,” USA Pro Challenge CEO Shawn Hunter said in a statement released Friday.
  Hunter said they hope to bri
  
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• Woman Paralyzed In Columbine Attack Forgives Klebold’s Mother Before Book Release

  13-02-2016 20:27
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – A woman who survived the attack at Columbine has a message for the mother of one of the shooters who published a book.
  Anne Marie Hochhalter (credit: Facebook)
  Anne Marie Hochhalter was paralyzed in the attack. She posted on Facebook saying she forgives Susan Klebold, the mother of Dylan Klebold, who was one of the shooters.
  The survivor also says she wishes Susan Klebold the best and she posted the letter the Klebolds wrote her while she was recovering in the hospital.
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• Touchy Subject Of Child Vaccinations Debated At State Capitol

  13-02-2016 20:17
  
  By Shaun Boyd
  DENVER (CBS4) – Colorado’s low vaccination rate is once again the subject of legislation at the state capitol.
  This time the debate is over who should keep track of kids’ immunization records.
  The state health department has an immunization tracking system, but because it’s voluntary the state doesn’t know who’s vaccinated and who isn’t. Rep. Dan Pabon says it should.
  “When Colorado is still at the bottom of the barrel when it comes t
  
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• Researchers Study Zika Virus In CDC Lab In Colorado

  13-02-2016 19:26
  
  By Lauren DiSpirito
  FORT COLLINS, Colo. (CBS4) – With scientists scrambling to understand the unprecedented outbreak of Zika in Central and South America, Fort Collins has become “ground zero” for Zika virus research.
  That’s according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention officials, who say researchers at the Fort Collins facility are working around the clock to test samples, build labs and train others in how to diagnose the disease.On Friday, Colorado’s tw
  
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• Along With The Warm Temperatures Come More Potholes

  13-02-2016 18:52
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – There’s another hazard on the road — potholes. They’re starting to erupt and causing headaches for drivers all over the metro area.
  Denver Public Works says the number of the craters is no greater than normal for this time of year, but don’t try telling that to drivers.
  The cold temperatures followed by the recent warming cycle means drivers need to pay attention, not only to the car next to them, but the potholes on the road.
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• Officials Advise People To Steer Clear Of Romance Scams This Valentine’s Day

  13-02-2016 18:29
  
  By Melissa Garcia
  DENVER (CBS4) – The Colorado Attorney General’s Office is warning people who are looking for love online. Investigators say that swindlers are targeting dating sites in what are known as “sweetheart scams.”
  Law enforcement agencies see a spike in romance scams around Valentine’s Day. The scammers don’t just break victims’ hearts; they break their banks.
  “I believed everything he said,” said one victim from Highlands Ranch wh
  
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• Alamosa County Wants Drones For Firefighting, Rescues

  13-02-2016 18:12
  
  ALAMOSA, Colo. (AP) — Alamosa County commissioners are applying to the Federal Aviation Administration to use two types of drones for search and rescue, firefighting and aerial agricultural inspections.
  The county needs federal approval under new laws for drones.
  The new laws require that the drones be flown where the operator can see them to avoid crashes and to follow FAA flight rules.
  (© Copyright 2016 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. This material may not be published, b
  
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• Disallowed Boise State Buzzer-Beater Should Have Counted

  13-02-2016 17:58
  
  COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — The Mountain West Conference reversed course Friday and said a last-second 3-pointer by James Webb III should have counted and given Boise State an 87-84 overtime victory over Colorado State.
  The conference said the officials did make the right call Wednesday night with the evidence they were viewing on the replays. However, the angle they were using from a baseline camera was playing at a slower speed when aired by television and ingested by the replay syste
  
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• How Nebraska & Kansas Played A Role In Fog Bank Over Denver Saturday

  13-02-2016 17:53
  
  By Chris SpearsDENVER (CBS4) – Did you wake up Saturday morning wondering where the fog came from?Believe it or not, western Nebraska and northwest Kansas played a role!
  While you were sleeping early Saturday a wind pattern developed that pulled air from the northeast and into the Front Range.
  Because that air was colder and more dense it settled into areas with a lower elevation, such as river valleys, including the South Platte.
  That’s why the fog was mostly found from downtown Den
  
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• Varlamov ‘Phenomenal’ As Avs Defeat Red Wings In OT

  13-02-2016 17:38
  
  Goalie Semyon Varlamov made 43 saves and center Nathan MacKinnon and left winger Blake Comeau scored in a four-round shootout to give the Colorado Avalanche a 3-2 win over Detroit on Friday night at Joe Louis Arena.
  
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• Columbine Shooter’s Mother Says She Thinks Of Victims Daily

  13-02-2016 17:20
  
  DENVER (AP) — The mother of Columbine High School shooter Dylan Klebold says she didn’t know anything was wrong with her son before the 1999 attack, and she prayed for his death when she heard he was involved and that the rampage might still be underway.
  In an interview that aired on “20/20” late Friday, Sue Klebold told ABC News’ Diane Sawyer that before the attack she considered herself a parent who would have known something was wrong.
  “I think we like to b
  
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• Alleged Serial Burglar Finally Nabbed In Fort Collins

  13-02-2016 16:36
  
  FORT COLLINS, Colo. (CBS4) – Police have arrested a suspected burglar who may be involved in more a than dozen break-ins at homes in Fort Collins.
  Police arrested Seane Volin, 44, in the cases dating back to 2014. He’s now charged with 10 counts of burglary.
  Seane Volin (Larimer County Sheriff’s Office)
  More than $250,000 worth of items have been stolen from homes.
  Investigators say during the arrest they also recovered some of the stolen goods.
  
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• As PSAs Get Set To Air, Lawmakers Consider Reducing Punishment For Sexting

  13-02-2016 15:00
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – Is teen sexting worth it? That’s the question raised in a series of public service announcements that will be showing up on TV soon.
  They were created after a sexting scandal arose last year in Fremont County and involved more than 100 students.
  State Sen. Kevin Grantham, a Republican who represents the Canon City, worked with the Colorado Film Commission to produce the videos.
  “There’s shock, certainly, that (it’s happening) here, really? And this?&
  
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• Old, Faulty Cruisers Are Driving Officers Crazy

  13-02-2016 12:22
  
  NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) — Holes in the floorboards. Cracks in fenders and bumpers. Metal that sticks out of torn seats and rips uniforms. Gas gauges that don’t work. Radio equipment that malfunctions. Occasional breakdowns. Peeling paint.
  And then there’s the time a detective heading to a call took a turn and the steering wheel came off. He managed to avoid an accident, and no one was hurt.
  These are New Haven’s police cruisers.
  “It’s embarrassing,” said O
  
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• Children’s Hospital Doctors Monitoring Epileptic Baby Being Treated With Hemp Oil

  13-02-2016 02:20
  
  AURORA, Colo. (CBS4) – The youngest child in a case study about the effects of hemp oil is being monitored by doctors at Children’s Hospital Colorado in Aurora.
  The Nunez family lives in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Their daughter Amylea was born in December and almost immediately started having seizures. She was transported to Children’s Hospital Colorado and diagnosed with a rare form of epilepsy.
  “Her heart stopped twice on us, and that was probably the hardest part o
  
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• CBS Sports Poll 2/12/16

  13-02-2016 01:39
  
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• Talib, Malik fined in Super Bowl 50

  13-02-2016 01:19
  
  Aqib Talib is going to see his playoff share check reduced by $31,831.       
  
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• Large Amount Of Counterfeit NFL Items Seized At Broncos Rally

  13-02-2016 00:33
  
  By Jennifer Brice
  DENVER (CBS4) – The trafficking of counterfeit goods is the second-largest illicit trade, valued at $250 billion, according to the federal government.
  Right now, it’s big business in Denver after the Broncos became Super Bowl Champions. Many people want something to commemorate that historic win with jerseys and sports apparel.
  Counterfeit NFL Items (credit: ICE)
  Immigrations and Customs Enforcement Agents say they seized 361 counterfeit NFL pieces from 15 vendors a
  
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• Man Arrested For Allegedly Sexually Assaulting Domestic Partner, Murdering Own Son

  13-02-2016 00:22
  
  AURORA, Colo. (CBS4) – Deputies in Arapahoe County have arrested a man in connection with a sexual assault of a woman and the murder of his son.
  According to the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office, Brandon Johnson, 26, is accused of sexually assaulting the mother of his 2-year-old son and murdering his 6-year-old son from another woman.
  An autopsy revealed the 6-year-old, whose name hasn’t been released, died from a stab wound. Deputies found his body inside an apartment Wednesda
  
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• Police Seek White Supremacist Gang Members Who Fled Parole

  13-02-2016 00:09
  
  COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) – Authorities are searching for two paroled members of a white supremacist prison gang who removed their ankle monitoring bracelets.
  Colorado prisons spokeswoman Laurie Kilpatrick said Friday that 36-year-old Dennis Simonton and 31-year-old Wesley Jones, of the Denver area, are being sought nationally as parole absconders. Kilpatrick says they are considered armed and dangerous and could be traveling together.
  Dennis Simonton and Wesley Jones (Colorado Departme
  
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