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• Aurora Police Continue To Search For Teen Missing Since Early March

  29-03-2016 23:52
  
  AURORA, Colo. (CBS4) – Aurora police are asking for help finding an at-risk teen who has been missing since early March.
  Isaiah Ybarrah, 17, suffers from a variety of mental and medical issues. He was last seen March 8 around 6 p.m. in the 1300 block of South Chambers Road.
  Ybarrah is Hispanic, 6-foot-3 and about 220 pounds. He was wearing a dark blue t-shirt with a Spider-Man logo, dark blue jeans and gray shoes.
  Isaiah Ybarrah (credit: National Center for Missing and Exploited Children)
  
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• Rockies Add Outfielder Ryan Raburn To Big League Roster

  29-03-2016 23:44
  
  SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) – The Colorado Rockies have added outfielder Ryan Raburn to their major league roster.
  Raburn’s contract was selected Tuesday from Triple-A Albuquerque, and he will have a $1.5 million salary in the big leagues this season.
  Raburn is hitting .206 this spring training with no homers and five RBIs. He figures to primarily be a backup in the outfield, but has played in the infield over his career.
  The 34-year-old Raburn is coming off a season in which he hit .301
  
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• No Injuries, Cat Rescued From House Fire In Parker

  29-03-2016 23:38
  
  PARKER, Colo. (CBS4) – Firefighters say spontaneous combustion may have started a fire at a home in Parker.
  The fire started just after midnight Tuesday at the home on Brookdale Lane. Fire investigators say some oil soaked rags in a garage may be to blame.
  (credit: CBS)
  “A good Samaritan in the area spotted the fire, called 911, and woke up the residents by pounding on the front door,” South Metro Fire Rescue spokesman Eric Hurst said in a statement.
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• Canadian Man Accused In ‘Brutal Sexual Assault’ Posts Bond, Surrenders Passport

  29-03-2016 23:27
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – A man from Canada accused of sexually assaulting a woman at a Denver hotel appeared in court on Tuesday.
  According to Lynn Kimbrough with the district attorney’s office, Colby James Messer, 30, has been charged with six counts of sexual assault in connection with a “brutal sexual assault of a 27-year-old woman.”
  Colby James Messer (credit: Denver District Attorney’s Office)
  A preliminary hearing for Messer has been set for June. Although he paid the
  
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• Clean Power Debate Flares Up In Colorado

  29-03-2016 23:01
  
  DENVER (AP) – A national debate over global warming has turned into a major sticking point at the Colorado Legislature, where Democrats and Republicans this week started tussling over paying for efforts to curb carbon emissions.
  Republicans say it’s a waste of money to try to comply with the Obama administration’s Clean Power Plan, which regulates carbon dioxide emissions from power plants. That plan is on hold because of a decision last month by the U.S. Supreme Court.
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• How To Make (And Stick To!) A Health Plan That Will Change Your Life

  29-03-2016 22:58
  
  When New Year’s Eve rolls around, many people make the resolution to begin getting healthy, even though plans usually fall by the wayside by February. But as we age, certain health issues tend to pop up that make us serious about living a healthier lifestyle. Everything from high cholesterol to aching joints begin creeping into your everyday lifestyle, reminding you that it’s probably a good time to think about getting healthier. Making a health plan is about more than dieting &mdash
  
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• For Some, Leaving Workforce Continues Years After Retiring

  29-03-2016 22:56
  
  BOULDER, Colo. (AP) – The transition from employment to retirement used to be marked by a date on a calendar, along with some sheet cake, and a maybe a gold watch. Those days are long gone for most workers in the United States.
  Today, the journey toward complete withdrawal from the labor force can last many years. Economists refer to the transition period as “bridge employment.” As more and more Americans either choose, or are forced, into bridge employment, the expectation of
  
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• Ohio Fugitive Takes Own Life After Colorado Capture

  29-03-2016 22:50
  
  BRIGHTON, Colo. (AP) – A man wanted for almost 15 years on suspicion of raping a child in Ohio is dead after taking his own life behind bars in Colorado.
  David Lee Skelly, 40, was found unresponsive in his cell in the Adams County jail Sunday. Sheriff’s Sgt. Jim Morgen said Tuesday that deputies and paramedics weren’t able to revive him and his death has been ruled a suicide.
  David Lee Skelly (credit: U.S. Marshal’s Office)
  Skelly was arrested Feb. 27 outside a hotel wher
  
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• Former Denver Police Official Named NYPD Training Head

  29-03-2016 22:41
  
  NEW YORK (AP) – The New York Police Department has sworn in a new deputy commissioner of training.
  Tracie Keesee was formerly a member of the Denver Police Department.
  Tracie Keesee (credit: blogs.du.edu)
  She is a founder of the Center for Policing Equity, a think tank aimed at strengthening the relationships between community and police. She was also heavily involved in the National Initiative for Building Community Trust and Justice, which was the DOJ’s pilot program aimed at reduc
  
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• Puffer Vehicle Stolen, Police Chase Ends In 3-Car Collision

  29-03-2016 22:30
  
  THORNTON, Colo. (CBS4) – Three vehicles were involved in a crash in a Thornton intersection Tuesday morning.
  The Adams County Sheriff’s Office says a company pickup truck was stolen while puffing. It had an onboard GPS system, so the owners tracked the vehicle and contacted police.
  (credit: CBS)
  “The vehicle was left running apparently in an effort to warm up … and the vehicle was stolen from the driveway. The victims were giving us updates because they had a GPS tracker
  
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• Skier Uses Video Of Himself Caught In Avalanche As Warning To Others

  29-03-2016 22:18
  
  By Matt Kroschel
  VAIL, Colo. (CBS4) – Professional skier Austin Porzak from Boulder took to his social media pages this week to warn other backcountry users of just how real the current avalanche danger is after he took video of himself caught inside a massive slide.
  The close call happened in the East Vail Chutes, in East Vail. The large slide sent Porzak falling down the mountain, ultimately falling off a 50-foot cliff.
  He describes the ordeal and has a warning for other backcountry
  
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• USGS: Colorado At Risk Of Damaging Shaking From Induced Earthquakes

  29-03-2016 21:58
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – A new USGS map identifies potential ground-shaking hazards from both human-induced and natural earthquakes for the first time. In the past, these maps only identified natural earthquake hazards.
  Induced earthquakes refer to those caused by human activities, with wastewater disposal the primary cause of recent events in many areas of the central and eastern U.S. They are triggered when oil and gas operations dispose of the wastewater by injecting it into deep undergroun
  
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• Investigators Scrutinized In Tom Fallis’ Murder Trial

  29-03-2016 21:52
  
  GREELEY, Colo. (CBS4) – Jurors in the Tom Fallis murder trial heard more testimony about how officers handled the crime scene on Tuesday.
  Fallis, a former Weld County corrections officer, is accused of murdering his 28-year-old wife after a New Year’s Eve party in 2012. Ashley Fallis’ death was first ruled a suicide, but the case was reopened two years later.
  Tom Fallis in court (credit: CBS)
  Tuesday was the 10th day of testimony and the first half of the morning brought key te
  
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• Investigator Scrutinized In Tom Fallis’ Murder Trial

  29-03-2016 21:52
  
  GREELEY, Colo. (CBS4) – An investigator’s notes were key topic in the murder trial of Tom Fallis on Tuesday.
  Fallis, a former Weld County corrections officer, is accused of murdering his 28-year-old wife after a New Year’s Eve party in 2012. Ashley Fallis’ death was first ruled a suicide, but the case was reopened two years later.
  Tuesday was the 10th day of testimony and the first half of the morning brought key testimony from former Evans officer Michael Yates who
  
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• Tim Tebow Says Political Career Would Be ‘Intriguing’

  29-03-2016 21:24
  
  By Tom Bogert
  CBS Local Sports
  Tim Tebow’s NFL dream never really panned out, unless his career aspirations were tied up in the one playoff win he (and his defense) were able to conjure up.
  A change of profession it seems has happened, even if he never admits that his NFL days are over. He’s been successful working as a college football analyst, thanks in part to his physical looks and his communication skills.
  Those two characteristics are fluid enough to be transferable over a
  
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• Nick Jonas To Duet With Kelsea Ballerini At The ACM Awards

  29-03-2016 21:09
  
  By Radio.com Staff
  Nick Jonas will duet with Kelsea Ballerini at this Sunday’s ACM Awards.
  Related: Dierks Bentley Shares Naked ACM Awards Nightmare
  The singer broke the news via social meida. “Been working on something special for Sunday and now it’s official… I’m joining @KelseaBallerini for a duet at #ACMs on CBS. Don’t miss us!” the singer tweeted.
  Ballerini has already won the ACM Award for New Female Vocalis
  
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• Officials: Criminal Investigation Underway After Apartment Building Fire

  29-03-2016 19:51
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – Officials with the Denver Fire Department says a fire at an apartment building on Sunday night may be criminal in nature.
  The fire at Federal View Apartments sent 11 people to the hospital. Some people had to jump from windows to escape the flames.
  One person who was hurt remained in critical condition on Monday night.
  Residents returned to the building at Federal Boulevard near West 26th Avenue on Monday trying to salvage belongings.
  Investigators have not said why they su
  
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• ‘Carpool Karaoke’ Comes To Primetime Tonight With Jennifer Lopez

  29-03-2016 19:49
  
  LOS ANGELES (CBS) — Tonight, James Corden will bring “Carpool Karaoke” to primetime for a special.
  The special, featuring a popular staple of “The Late Late Show,” will air on CBS 9-10PM Mtn time. Jennifer Lopez will appear in an all-new installment, and the show will also recap highlights from past segments.
  “I have loved every minute of hosting ‘The Late Late Show.’ It’s been an incredible year,” Corden said earlier this moth. “
  
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• Gardner Tells Packed House He’ll Fight Gitmo-To-Colorado Plan

  29-03-2016 19:34
  
  FLORENCE, Colo. (CBS4) – Republican Sen. Cory Gardner visited with residents in Florence on Monday after returning from a visit to Guantanamo Bay and shared strong opinions against the plan to close the detention facility.
  President Barack Obama has stated he hopes to close the American military facility in Cuba, and Colorado is one of three states that could house some of its 91 prisoners.Many people in Florence, where the Supermax facility in Colorado is located, think that’s a bad
  
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• Get Your Peanuts: 3 Ways To Enjoy The Baseball Game Without Striking Out On Your Diet

  29-03-2016 19:29
  
  As summer approaches, it’s almost time for baseball season. A fun activity for the whole family, watching a baseball game is a popular way to have fun in the sun. However, ballpark staples such as brats and beer can quickly derail your diet, and many stadiums will not let patrons bring in outside food. While it’s easier to do in some cities, there are healthy options and tips that you can use when you go to the game to keep your diet from veering completely off course.
   
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• Chokehold Ban Among Colorado Police Bills Nearing Approval

  29-03-2016 18:43
  
  DENVER (AP) — New limits on police authority are nearing approval in the Colorado legislature after what appears to be an elusive exercise in politics — compromise.
  A bill to limit police use of chokeholds and an expanded ban on racial profiling are among the bills that won bipartisan approval Monday in a Colorado Senate committee. Similar bills failed last year amid opposition from police groups and Republicans.
  A series of compromises appear to have made the difference.
  For example
  
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• Biden To Speak Against Sex Assault At University Of Colorado

  29-03-2016 18:38
  
  BOULDER, Colo. (AP) – Vice President Joe Biden is coming to Colorado next week as part of a White House initiative to prevent campus sexual assaults.
  Biden will speak at the University of Colorado in Boulder on April 8 as part of the It’s On Us campaign. It urges students to pledge to intervene to stop assaults and promote an environment where assaults are unacceptable.
  Biden will also visit the University of Nevada in Las Vegas and the University of Pittsburgh as part of the effort
  
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• Keidel: NFL’s Concussion Confusion

  29-03-2016 18:02
  
  By Jason Keidel
  The New York Times just flashed a blinding spotlight on the NFL — a front-page dissection of the league’s concussion study between 1996 and 2001. According to the article, published on Friday, the NFL failed to include at least 100 concussions. Not surprisingly, many of them were suffered by stars like Troy Aikman and Steve Young. It fits a false narrative the NFL has stood on for decades: Stars don’t die.
  It’s troubling, for sure. The NFL insist
  
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• Colts Owner Irsay Compares Risks Of Football To Taking Aspirin

  29-03-2016 17:54
  
  By The Sports Xchange
  INDIANAPOLIS (CBS4) – Jim Irsay of the Indianapolis Colts is another NFL owner not convinced of a link between CTE and football.
  Two weeks ago, Jeff Miller, the NFL’s senior vice president for health and safety, acknowledged that a link exists between head trauma caused by playing football and chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE.
  Miller admitted such a link exists while participating in a discussion on concussions that was organized by the U.S. House of Rep
  
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• Barton Scores 23 But Nuggets Fall To Mavericks

  29-03-2016 17:46
  
  Nuggets guard Will Barton came off the bench scored a game-high 23 points while grabbing eight rebounds in the 97-88 loss.
  
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• Female Country Acts Take Center Stage At ACM Festival

  29-03-2016 17:15
  
  NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Sometimes when Carrie Underwood steps out onto the stage at a country music festival, she might be the sole female artist to perform.
  “You’re at a festival and they will talk about potentially having another woman on there and then they are like, ‘No, no, we already have one. We can’t have two,'” Underwood recalled. “I don’t understand that mentality.”
  Women have been struggling to get heard on country radio since the
  
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• Aspen Considers Naming Schools After Wealthy Donors As Budget Solution

  29-03-2016 16:54
  
  ASPEN, Colo. (CBS4) – Aspen typically conjures images of the rich and famous, not of a school district with a budget crisis. But that’s just what officials in Aspen say they are trying to deal with.
  One possible solution in particular is stirring up controversy in the small mountain town and raising eyebrows around the state.
  As with other communities across Colorado, school funding is shrinking in Aspen, so they are considering allowing wealthy donors to put their nam
  
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• Rising Star: Syracuse Forward Tyler Lydon

  29-03-2016 16:50
  
  By Andrew Kahn
  The obvious choice for Syracuse Freshman Most Responsible for Elite Eight Comeback is Malachi Richardson, who scored 21 points in the second half against Virginia on Sunday. But who was knocking down big threes, blocking shots, and sealing the game with clutch free throws? Freshman Tyler Lydon, the out-of-position sixth man who plays starters’ minutes.
  The key to Syracuse’s 25-4 run to beat Virginia was the Orange’s press. The Cavaliers turned it over a few times
  
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• Intersection Shut Down After Police Chase Ends In Collision

  29-03-2016 16:22
  
  THORNTON, Colo. (CBS4) – Three vehicles were involved in a crash in Thornton Tuesday morning.
  It began as a police chase and ended when a truck and two cars collided at the intersection of East 84th Avenue and Washington Street shortly before 8 a.m.
  The jaws of life were used to remove a door from the white sedan and extract the person or people inside.
  Authorities were on scene and traffic was halted in all directions.
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• ‘Project Shadowfire’ Captures Violent Gang Members Nationwide

  29-03-2016 16:15
  
  DENVER (CBS4) –  A federal operation aimed at arresting the most violent gang members across the country nabbed over a dozen in Colorado.
  The nationwide sweep, called Project Shadowfire, is a collaboration between federal agents and local law enforcement, who have been partnering for five weeks to take down violent gangs.
  It stretched from of Florida to California and everywhere in between, including Colorado.
  Police raids that began in mid-February have now resulted in 1,133 arr
  
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• Witnesses Recall Residents Jumping, Baby Thrown From Window In Apartment Fire

  29-03-2016 15:25
  
  By Melissa Garcia
  DENVER (CBS4) – One person is in critical condition after an apartment complex fire sent 11 people to the hospital.
  Residents from all 24 units at the Federal View Apartments were forced to find a place to stay while apartment management assessed the damage from Sunday night’s fire. Investigators were working to determine a cause.
  The fire broke out around 9:15 p.m. at the complex on Federal Boulevard near West 26th Avenue.
  Witnesses said people were jumping an
  
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• WATCH: Von Miller does the cha-cha

  29-03-2016 15:07
  
  Esteemed “Dancing with the Stars” judge Len Goodman compared Von Miller’s cha-cha on Monday night’s episode to Mexican food.        
  
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• 30 Players: Billy Burns’ Legs A Valuable Asset To Athletics

  29-03-2016 15:02
  
  By Rich Arleo 
  CBS Local Sports, in our 30 Players 30 Days spring training feature, profiles one young player from each Major League Baseball team leading up to opening day.
  Billy Burns, Outfielder, Oakland Athletics
  2015 season (Majors): 125 G, 520 AB, .294 BA, 5 HR, 42 RBI,  26 SB, .726 OPS
  The 2015 season was one of the most disappointing in years for the Oakland Athletics as they were unable to win 70 games for the first time since 1997. Executive vice president Billy Bea
  
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• New Bill Seeks To Limit Pet Owners Falsely Claiming Service Animals

  29-03-2016 14:39
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – House lawmakers will consider on Tuesday whether to pass a bill that would make it a crime to pretend a pet is a service animal.
  Supports say it isn’t fair to those who actually need a service animal, and those trying to get away with a fake service animal are able to do so.
  The bill would make it a misdemeanor to make up a reason for having a service animal.
  Lawmakers also say the false claims are hurting businesses that are pet free, but unable to question some
  
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• 2016 MLB Preview: AL East- A Red Sox Revival?

  29-03-2016 14:32
  
  By Ryan Mayer
  Opening Day is right around the corner. As the calendar gets ready to turn to April, we prepare for another spring/summer full of the thrills of the diamond. With spring training games starting to wind down and teams heading back to their hometowns to get the season started, it’s time for some previews of how we project each division to play out. Follow along with us throughout the week as we go around the horn. 
  AL EAST
  2015 Division Winner- Toronto Blue Jays
  Projected
  
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• Deputies Sieze Merchandise From Outdoor Retailer After Complaints Stack Up

  29-03-2016 06:17
  
  By Mark Ackerman
  FRISCO, Colo. (CBS4) – The Better Business Bureau is warning consumers about a trail of complaints following a Colorado outdoor retailer. The retail store and website, 123Mountain, has been accused of cheating customers and businesses out of thousands of dollars.
  (credit: CBS)
  Last week, Summit County Sheriff’s deputies swarmed the 123Mountain store in Frisco. With help from a locksmith, they entered the store, then videotaped and seized thousands of dollars-worth of
  
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• Deputies Seize Merchandise From Outdoor Retailer After Complaints Stack Up

  29-03-2016 06:17
  
  By Mark Ackerman
  FRISCO, Colo. (CBS4) – The Better Business Bureau is warning consumers about a trail of complaints following a Colorado outdoor retailer. The retail store and website, 123Mountain, has been accused of cheating customers and businesses out of thousands of dollars.
  (credit: CBS)
  Last week, Summit County Sheriff’s deputies swarmed the 123Mountain store in Frisco. With help from a locksmith, they entered the store, then videotaped and seized thousands of dollars-worth of
  
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• Trump Grilled By Wisconsin Conservative Talk Radio Host

  29-03-2016 05:43
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump tangled with the dean of a conservative Wisconsin talk radio on Monday, enduring a harsh grilling as he prepared to campaign in the state ahead of its upcoming primary.
  Milwaukee-based radio show host Charlie Sykes, an influential voice for local Republicans, pressed Trump on a range of issues, including whether he should apologize to Ted Cruz’s wife, Heidi, whom he mocked on Twitter last week. Trump indicated that he was simply retweeting a message from
  
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• Avs Defeat Predators On The Road, Keep Slim Playoff Hopes Alive

  29-03-2016 05:06
  
  Desperately needing two points, the Colorado Avalanche started a brutally tough week by bumping off one of the NHL's hottest teams.
  
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• DMV Schedules Office Closures As New Licenses Get Phased In

  29-03-2016 04:54
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – The Division of Motor Vehicles in Colorado has created a new design for driver’s licenses, but each of their offices will close for a day to get ready for the change.
  (credit: Colorado Department of Revenue)
  Starting April 6, each DMV office will be closed for one day before issuing the new design.
  The new licenses feature laser-engraved information and two grayscale photos on the front and the back.
  A special page of Colorado.gov — colorado.gov/pacific/dmv/clos
  
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• Suit: Denver Police Seized Phone As Woman Recorded Arrests

  29-03-2016 04:39
  
  DENVER (AP) — A woman says Denver police violated her rights when they confiscated her cellphone as she was using it to videotape her husband’s arrest during a protest.
  Fort Collins resident Jessica Benn says in a federal lawsuit filed Monday that she was not interfering with officers when they took her phone during an April 2015 demonstration against police brutality. She says she was standing on a public sidewalk, clearly recording police as they arrested protesters.
  The lawsuit sa
  
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• California To Raise Minimum Wage To Nation-Leading $15 An Hour

  29-03-2016 04:34
  
  SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A political deal to raise California’s minimum wage to a nation-leading $15 an hour could help some workers cope with the state’s crushing cost of living but also deprive other low-wage earners of jobs altogether, economists said Monday as Gov. Jerry Brown and other leaders touted what would be a landmark agreement.
  California’s economy is larger than that of most countries, with a wide diversity of earners. While newly minted millionaires gentri
  
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• Man Gets 6 Years For Fatal Hit-And-Run In Breckenridge

  29-03-2016 04:29
  
  BRECKENRIDGE, Colo. (AP) – A man who was involved in a hit-and-run crash that killed a pedestrian in Breckenridge has been sentenced to six years in prison.
  The Summit County District Attorney’s Office says 55-year-old Steven Gravatt, of Blue River, was sentenced Monday for the Aug. 31 death of 25-year-old Christina Hernandez. Gravatt pleaded guilty in January to vehicular homicide and arson.
  Prosecutors say Hernandez was found about 20 feet from the curb and was pronounced dead at t
  
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