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• Inmate Released Too Early From Jail Captured

  25-02-2016 23:46
  
  DENVER (CBS4)– An inmate who was mistakenly released from the Denver County Jail on Thursday afternoon has been captured.Timothy Ross was released from the jail on Smith Road at 10 a.m. Thursday. Authorities captured him just after 1 p.m. on Federal Boulevard.Ross was in custody on attempted escape and menacing. The jail is trying to figure out why the release happened.
  
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• Elnglewood’s Starz Misses Wall Street 4Q Forecasts

  25-02-2016 23:43
  
  ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) – Starz Inc. (STRZA) on Thursday reported fourth-quarter net income of $27.9 million.
  On a per-share basis, the Englewood, Colorado-based company said it had profit of 26 cents.
  The results missed Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of five analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 32 cents per share.
  The cable channel operator posted revenue of $427.6 million in the period, which also did not meet Street forecasts. Three analysts s
  
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• Elway: Manning Can Take His Time, Feels Good About Von Miller Negotiations

  25-02-2016 23:15
  
  INDIANAPOLIS (CBS4) – Denver Broncos general manager John Elway spoke at the NFL’s annual scouting combine in Indianapolis on Thursday and naturally the topic of Peyton Manning was one of the first questions he fielded.
  “I met with Peyton a couple nights ago and we had a good talk, and as I’ve said after the game we’re going to give him as much time as he needs, and he still needs some more time,” Elway said. “It’s still in his court. We’re s
  
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• I-70 Through Glenwood Canyon Opens To Two-Way Traffic

  25-02-2016 22:41
  
  GLENWOOD, Colo. (CBS4)– Traffic will begin traveling in both directions at the same time along Interstate 70 through Glenwood Canyon on Thursday afternoon.
  Drivers will still follow a pace car through that stretch but traffic will be traveling in both directions starting at 4 p.m. Although delays have been high in the mornings and evenings, those are expected to ease up.
  Rockfall mitigation will continue through Thursday with equipment flown in by helicopter. There will be some delays for
  
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• Man’s Body Found In South Platte River In Denver

  25-02-2016 22:23
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – Police are investigating after a man’s body was found in the South Platte River Thursday morning.
  According to police, the man’s body was found in the river near Alameda Avenue.
  Christine Downs with Denver Police said the death doesn’t look suspicious but the investigation continues.
  
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• Elway meets with Malik's rep Thursday

  25-02-2016 21:53
  
  John Elway met face-to-face with Jack Scharf, the agent for defensive end Malik Jackson during the NFL Scouting Combine Thursday morning.       
  
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• Arizona Head Coach On Court Storming: ‘Player Is Going To Punch A Fan’

  25-02-2016 21:46
  
  BOULDER, Colo. (AP/CBS4) – Allonzo Trier’s missed 3-pointer at the buzzer may be the final impression from No. 9 Arizona’s 75-72 loss to Colorado, and Wildcats head coach Sean Miller isn’t happy with the storming of the court.
  It’s not the only reason why Arizona (22-6, 10-5 Pac-12) had its six-game winning streak ended, though.
  Ranked second in the country in rebounding margin going into the game at plus-11.4, the Wildcats merely tied the Buffaloes 38-38 in th
  
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• Sheriff On Fatal Shooting Of Deputy: ‘We Did Not Force A Violent Confrontation’

  25-02-2016 20:46
  
  BAILEY, Colo. (CBS4) – The community of Bailey is remembering Park County Sheriff Cpl. Nate Carrigan as man who left his mark on everyone. He died Wednesday morning in a shootout while serving an eviction notice.
  On Thursday law enforcement officials and first responders escorted the hearse carrying the Carrigan’s body as it was taken to the coroner’s office in Fairplay. Information about funeral services are still being determined.
  Park County Sheriff Cpl. Nate Carrigan (credi
  
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• Jury Convicts Man Who Tried To Kiss Flight Attendant

  25-02-2016 19:51
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – A federal jury has convicted a man accused of trying to kiss a flight attendant on one count of interfering with a flight crew.
  Joseph Wayne Lynch was accused of being intoxicated on a flight from Denver to Philadelphia on Aug. 4. He became verbally abusive, combative and aggressive with the flight crew and a few of the passengers.
  Lynch didn’t get into a physical altercation with anyone but was forcing his affection on a flight attendant. After the flight attendant r
  
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• Elementary PE Teacher Accused Of Possessing Child Porn

  25-02-2016 18:54
  
  LAFAYETTE, Colo. (CBS4) – A physical education teacher at an elementary school in Arvada has been arrested for allegedly having child pornography on his home computer.
  According to an arrest affidavit, Lucas Cole Young, 44, faces charges of sexual exploitation of a child.
  Young, who lives in Lafayette, is a physical education teacher at Sierra Elementary School in Arvada.
  “We take student safety extremely seriously, therefore we took immediate action. Mr. Young has been on administra
  
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• Man Who Shot Park County Deputies Had Killed Before

  25-02-2016 18:21
  
  BAILEY, Colo. (CBS4) – The man who shot three Park County deputies, killing one, was part of an anti-establishment movement in Denver and posted videos ranting against the government and police.
  Martin Wirth, 58, was killed in the shootout Wednesday morning while deputies were trying to serve an eviction notice. The shooting killed Cpl. Nate Carrigan, a 13-year veteran of the sheriff’s office.
  Park County Sheriff Cpl. Nate Carrigan (credit: Park County Sheriff)
  Wirth was known to be
  
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• Study: Marijuana sends more Colorado tourists to emergency rooms than locals

  25-02-2016 18:12
  
  Visitors to Colorado are turning up at the emergency room with marijuana-related issues in higher rates than people wholive here, according to a study by the University of Colorado School of Medicine.
  
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• Colorado House committee rejects "Homeless Bill of Rights"

  25-02-2016 17:59
  
  Colorado House Bill 1191, dubbed the "Homeless Persons' Bill of Rights," was rejected on a 6-5 vote late Wednesday by the House Local Government Committee.
  
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• Senate stalls on bill to make disability boards transparent

  25-02-2016 17:58
  
  The state Senate's so-called "kill committee" has for weeks delayed a vote on legislation that would open up the financial books on boardsthat manage millions of publicdollars for people with disabilities.
  
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• Officer-Involved Shooting Leaves 1 Dead In Weld County

  25-02-2016 17:55
  
  WELD COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4) – An investigation is underway in Weld County after an officer-involved shooting along Highway 85.
  It began at approximately 1:30 a.m. Thursday, when two Evans police officers were looking into a call about trespassing at the intersection of 37th Street and Highway 85. Two men were spotted at the scene and they ran from the officers.
  “During the chase, one of the suspects turned and fired at the officers,” said Greeley Police spokesperson Joseph Tymkow
  
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• Lafayette police arrest Arvada PE teacher in child-porn investigation

  25-02-2016 17:42
  
  A Lafayette man who works as a physical educationteacher at an elementary school in Arvada was arrested Wednesday after prosecutors said they found evidence of child pornography on his home computer.
  
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• Vice offers another Colorado pot story, but with a new angle

  25-02-2016 17:34
  
  VICE correspondent, Hamilton Morris, at the MiNDFUL cannabis cultivation center. Courtesy of HBO.
  
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• Man with restraining order on Bailey gunman: "He was a dangerous person"

  25-02-2016 17:28
  
  A man who was granted a permanent restraining order against Martin Wirth, the gunmanwho shot three Park County sheriff's deputies on Wednesday, said he wasn't at all surprised to learn Wirth
  
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• Jose Reyes’ Legal Problems Open The Door For Top Prospect Trevor Story

  25-02-2016 17:28
  
  SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (CBS4) – With four-time All-Star shortstop Jose Reyes placed on paid leave under Major League Baseball’s new domestic violence policy, the door has been opened for 2011 Colorado Rockies first-round draft choice Trevor Story.
  “I feel like I can compete for sure at the highest level,” Story said. “So whether or not it happens when I want it to or whenever it’s going to happen, it’s going to happen. I’m not trying to put a timetable
  
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• Bailey Community Stunned By Deputy’s Death

  25-02-2016 17:18
  
  BAILEY, Colo. (CBS4) – Many are grieving in the tight-knit community of Bailey following the shooting and killing of a Park County deputy who died while on duty.
  Residents gathered on Wednesday night at Platte Canyon Community Church to share memories of Cpl. Nate Carrigan. There was no candlelight vigil or schedule to follow. It was simply a time for sharing, with hugs given and tears shed for a man that left his mark on everyone in one way or another.
  Cpl. Nate Carrigan (credit: Park Cou
  
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• Google moves forward with Phase II land purchase in Boulder

  25-02-2016 17:04
  
  Work on Google's new campus at Pearl and 30th streets is moving forward, with the company exercising an option to purchase land associated with Phase II of the project at the intersection.
  
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• Joe Biden: Live From LA, Introducing Lady Gaga At The Oscars

  25-02-2016 17:03
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Live from Los Angeles, introducing Lady Gaga at the Academy Awards, it’s Vice President Joe Biden.
  Biden and his wife, Jill, are set to attend the Oscars on Sunday night, and the vice president’s office says he’ll introduce Gaga before she performs the song “Til It Happens To You.”
  PHOTOS: Oscar Nominees 2016: Who Will Win?
  Gaga is nominated for an Oscar for best original song. “Til It Happens To You” is part of a documentary
  
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• Broncos carry over $3.3 million in unused cap space into 2016

  25-02-2016 16:58
  
  John Elway celebrates the Broncos' Super Bowl 50 victory in Santa Clara, Calif. (John Leyba, The Denver Post)With important players like outside linebacker Von Miller, quarterback Brock Osweiler
  
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• Mumps outbreak reported by Denver, state health officials; 6 cases ID'd

  25-02-2016 16:56
  
  A mumps outbreak has prompted alerts to healthcare providers across Colorado, with at least four cases confirmed in Denver and two other probable cases under investigation, authorities said Wednesday.
  
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• Kenny Chesney, Carrie Underwood To Perform At ACM Awards

  25-02-2016 16:46
  
  NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Carrie Underwood, Kenny Chesney, Keith Urban, Florida Georgia Line and Cam will perform at the 51st annual Academy of Country Music Awards.
  The awards show will air live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on April 3 on CBS4 at 7:00PM MT, ACM and dick clark productions announced Thursday. The ceremony will be co-hosted by Luke Bryan and Dierks Bentley.
  RELATED: 2016 ACM Awards NomineesSinger-songwriter Chris Stapleton leads the awards with seven nominations
  
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• Colorado Springs: High school security guard fired for sexual relationship with 16-year-old

  25-02-2016 16:19
  
  A Coronado High School security guard accused of having a sexual relationship with a runaway teenager has been terminated from his position after a 6-0 vote Wednesday
  
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• Park County sheriff's deputy killed, two others wounded in shootout

  25-02-2016 16:13
  
  A political activist opened fire on Park County sheriff's deputies trying to evict him from his mountain home Wednesday, killing one deputy and wounding two others.
  
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• Car Catches Fire On Interstate 70

  25-02-2016 15:59
  
  GOLDEN, Colo. (CBS4) – A car caught fire on eastbound Interstate 70 Thursday morning and it resulted in some lane closures.
  The right lane of the interstate was closed near 38th, east of Golden. The exit ramp to Highway 58 was also partially blocked.
  (credit: Rob Scroggins)
  So far it’s not clear how the car caught fire.
  There’s no word on injuries.
  
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• Evans police shoot, kill suspect who fired a gun

  25-02-2016 15:47
  
  An Evans police officer shot and killed a man who fired a weapon at police early Thursday morning, authorities say.
  
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• Prosecutor: 63 indicted for Colorado, Nebraska meth deals

  25-02-2016 15:40
  
  NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (AP) — A federal prosecutor says a yearlong investigation by several Nebraska, Colorado and federal law enforcement agencies has resulted in drug indictments of 63
  
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• Rockies Position Battle To Watch: Shortstop

  25-02-2016 15:13
  
  SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (The Sports Xchange) – Shortstop Jose Reyes, the highest paid player on the team with a $22 million salary this season, is facing a domestic violence charge for an alleged incident last October in Hawaii.
  Commissioner Rob Manfred placed him on paid leave Tuesday.
  That creates an opportunity for prospect Trevor Story, who finished last season at Triple-A Albuquerque, where he hit .271/.324/.504 with 10 homers and 40 RBIs in 61 games.
  Manager Walt Weiss said he didn’t
  
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• Colorado City Ranks Top 3 In Happy & Healthy Cities List

  25-02-2016 15:02
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – One Colorado city made it into the top three on a ranking of the healthiest and happiest cities in the country.
  Fort Collins is third on the list. At the top is Naples, Florida, and Salinas, California is in second.
  Gallup-Healthways compared the well-being of 190 communities nationwide. The study considered several factors including whether people liked where they lived and felt financially secure.
  Boulder, Colorado ranked as the No. 1 community for physical well
  
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• Police alert public to 2 sexually violent predators in Boulder

  25-02-2016 14:42
  
  Boulder County law enforcement today notified the community of two court-designated sexually violent predators -- both with a history of sex crimes against children -- who will be released into or residing in Boulder.
  
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• Police notes: Longmont man bitten by mystery dog

  25-02-2016 14:34
  
  Frederick police on Feb. 16 arrested a 33-year-old Dacono man on suspicion of burglary, theft and a pawnbroker violation after they investigated a burglary at a business in the 7100 block of Colorado Boulevard.
  
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• Longmont man arrested in custody exchange attack pleads guilty

  25-02-2016 14:34
  
  A Longmont man whoattacked his wife during a custody dispute in November 2014 pleaded guilty in Boulder District Court on Monday to a first-degree assault charge.
  
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• Obama warns high court credibility at stake in nominee fight

  25-02-2016 14:31
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama accused Senate Republicans on Wednesday of putting the Supreme Court's credibility at risk if they make good on their vow not to consider or vote on his pick to replace the late Justice Antonin Scalia.
  
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• SEIU runs pro-Clinton Spanish-language ads before caucuses

  25-02-2016 14:22
  
  DENVER (AP) — A labor group supporting Hillary Clinton is running Spanish-language TV and radio ads in the Denver area encouraging Latinos to participate in Colorado's Democratic caucuses
  
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• Report of horse abuse at Boulder County Fairgrounds ruled 'unfounded'

  25-02-2016 14:20
  
  The Boulder County Sheriff's Office has determined that a teenage girl'sallegations of horse abuse at the county fairgrounds last week are "unfounded," and the case has been closed.
  
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• Major Aurora traffic intersection to be knotted by gas leak repair

  25-02-2016 13:49
  
  A major traffic intersection in Aurora will be hampered byemergency repairs of a leaking gas pipe.
  
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• Obama, stars pay a musical tribute to Ray Charles

  25-02-2016 12:56
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama paid tribute Wednesday to Ray Charles and the late singer-songwriter's unmistakable "singular sound" that the president said continues to influence generations of musicians.
  
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• North Korea tells people to work harder in loyalty campaign

  25-02-2016 12:27
  
  PYONGYANG, North Korea (AP) — North Korea is urging its people to hunker down and work harder with a "70-day campaign of loyalty" before a major meeting of its ruling Workers' Party in May.
  
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• City proposes a massive overhaul to Denver Performing Arts Complex

  25-02-2016 09:25
  
  City officials unveiled an ambitious plan Wednesday aimed at transforming the Denver Performing Arts Complex from a night-time cultural destination to an urban hub where people live, work, learn and play 24 hours a day.
  
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• Slain Park County deputy was high school football, baseball coach

  25-02-2016 09:22
  
  The sheriff's deputy slid into the Cuthroat Cafe at 7 a.m. Wednesday, just like he did many mornings, to grab a bite before heading to work.
  
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• Suspected Bailey shooter fought the system in words and politics

  25-02-2016 09:21
  
  Martin T. Wirth, the man officials identified as the shooter of three deputies in Bailey Wednesday, railed against what he characterized as injustices perpetuated by corporate America, the foreclosure crisis and criminal justice, his online activity and political allies indicate.
  
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• Cory Gardner to visit Gitmo as debate rages over facility

  25-02-2016 09:17
  
  U.S. Sens. Cory Gardner and Jerry Moran —two ardent critics of the White House drive to close the detention facility at Guantanamo Bay —are preparing in the coming days to visit the U.S. military base in Cuba.
  
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