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• Thousands Participate In Walk MS Despite The Wintry Weather

  01-05-2016 23:38
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – Despite the snowy weather thousands came out to Denver’s City Park for Walk MS on Saturday. The event supports research to help find a cure for multiple sclerosis.
  This year was the 20th anniversary for Myelin Madness at Walk MS Denver. The group was started by Bridget Galindo and her family years ago.
  “Twenty years strong and we’re just going and doing everything we can to walk in the face of MS,” Galindo said.
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• Broncos Hope Draft Picks Replace Free-Agent Losses

  01-05-2016 23:01
  
  ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (The Sports Xchange) – The Broncos focused on defense immediately after selecting quarterback Paxton Lynch, and in the cases of defensive end Adam Gotsis and safety Justin Simmons, the Broncos found a pair of players who can compensate for their free-agent losses.
  Although Gotsis will likely not make his on-field debut until training camp, the Broncos believe that once he develops and channels his athleticism, he can provide the same kind of athletic, long and explosive pr
  
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• Ambulance Strikes Pedestrian At North Colorado Medical Center In Greeley

  01-05-2016 22:03
  
  GREELEY, Colo. (CBS4) – An investigation is underway after a pedestrian was allegedly struck by an ambulance at North Colorado Medical Center in Greeley early Sunday morning.
  Banner Health spokesperson Lisa Neujahr said the incident occurred around 5 a.m. on hospital property.
  The victim, whose name hasn’t been released, was treated at the hospital and released.
  
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• Suspect In Fatal Shooting In Thornton Turns Himself In

  01-05-2016 21:48
  
  THORNTON, Colo. (CBS4) – Police in Thornton say a suspect in a fatal shooting that occurred Saturday night has turned himself in.
  According to Matt Barnes with the Thornton Police Department, just after 10 p.m. officers responded to call about a gunshot victim who was taken to the North Suburban Medical Center and pronounced dead.
  “Preliminary investigation indicates that the victim was involved in a verbal and physical disturbance with a known acquaintance in the 9400 Block of
  
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• Story Drives In 3 In Rockies’ Win Over Diamondbacks

  01-05-2016 21:26
  
  PHOENIX (AP) – Trevor Story‘s home run swing is already proven. On Saturday night, the Colorado Rockies rookie sensation showed his ability to get a big hit off a sinker specialist in a clutch situation.
  His two-run triple in the top of the ninth inning broke a tie, and the Rockies beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-2.
  Story, who’d hurt the Diamondbacks with homers in the four previous meetings between the two teams this season, doubled, tripled and drove in three for the Rockies,
  
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• Man Shot In Wrist After Refusing To Leave McDonald’s

  01-05-2016 20:44
  
  AURORA, Colo. (AP/CBS4) – A man who was asked to leave a McDonald’s restaurant in Aurora was shot in the wrist by police after he was confronted by officers.
  Aurora police say the man had been loitering in the restaurant on Sunday and showed an employee a gun when he was asked to leave.
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  Police say they found the man in a bathroom and an officer shot the man in the wrist.
  Police say the man, who has not been identified, had non-life threatening wounds.
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• Browns Select CSU Rams Receiver Rashard Higgins In 5th Round

  01-05-2016 07:55
  
  DENVER (The Sports Xchange/CBS4) – Former CSU Rams wide receiver Rashard Higgins was drafted by the Cleveland Browns in the fifth round on Saturday.
  In their ratings, he came in as the 80th best overall player available in this year’s NFL Draft, and the 10th best wide receiver.
  Rashard Higgins #82 of the Colorado State Rams catches a pass in front of Dominique Hatfield #15 of the Utah Utes during the Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl at Sam Boyd Stadium on December 20, 2014 in Las Veg
  
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• Non-Coloradans Might Soon Be Able To Buy More Pot

  01-05-2016 04:29
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – Colorado’s marijuana tourists could soon be able to buy as much marijuana as residents of the state.
  RELATED STORIES: Marijuana Legalization Story ArchiveA bill moving through the Legislature would remove the cap. Currently residents over 21 can buy up to an ounce of pot but retail dispensaries can’t sell more than a quarter ounce in one day to people without a Colorado identification card.
  
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• 2 Found Dead With Gunshot Wounds In Loveland Home

  01-05-2016 03:55
  
  LOVELAND, Colo. (CBS4) – Police are investigating the deaths of two people in Loveland.
  Officers found the bodies of a man and woman after showing up at a home located in the 1300 block of 6th Street for a disturbance call Saturday morning. Both had gunshot wounds and a weapon was found inside the room.
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  “The caller who was downstairs heard gunshots. Patrol officers arrived on scene and evacuated the adult caller and two juveniles from the home,” Jeff
  
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• How Much Exercise Do You Really Need? How About One Minute Each Day?

  01-05-2016 02:24
  
  By Dr. Dave Hnida
  (CBS4) -It sounds too good to be true, especially for those of us who say we just don’t have the time to work out.
  A new study says one minute of exercise is just as good for you as 45 minutes. How is that possible?
  Researchers in the online journal “PLOS One” did the research, concluding that one minute of intense exercise each day can dramatically improve your health within three months , cutting your risk of heart disease, cancer, diabetes, obesity, and a l
  
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• How Much Exercise Do You Really Need? How About 1 Minute Each Day?

  01-05-2016 02:24
  
  By Dr. Dave Hnida
  (CBS4) – It sounds too good to be true, especially for those of us who say we just don’t have the time to work out.
  A new study says one minute of exercise is just as good for you as 45 minutes. How is that possible?
  Researchers in the online journal “PLOS One” did the research, concluding that one minute of intense exercise each day can dramatically improve your health within three months, cutting your risk of heart disease, cancer, diabetes, obesity, a
  
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• Broncos draft pick at Winter Park

  01-05-2016 01:59
  
  At the base of the Mary Jane ski area Marcus Pennell and Theron Sutton have driven their Denver Bronco Fan-bulance up the mountains.       
  
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• Deputies Searching For Sexually Violent Predator In Fremont County

  01-05-2016 01:53
  
  CANYON CITY, Colo. (CBS4) – Deputies are looking for a sexually violent predator on the loose in southwestern Colorado.
  Christopher Phillips (credit: Fremont County Sheriff’s Office)
  Christopher Phillips, 31, violated his parole after sexually assaulting a child. He lives in Fremont County in the Canyon City area and is known to be violent.
  Anyone who spots Phillips shouldn’t approach him and call police.
  
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• Hundreds Of Pounds Of Drugs Taken Back On ‘Drug Take Back Day’

  01-05-2016 00:51
  
  By Melissa Garcia
  GLENDALE, Colo. (CBS4) – Law enforcement officers across the Denver metro area collected hundreds of pounds of prescription drugs on Drug Take Back Day.
  The day is a nationwide effort to protect children, reduce drug abuse, and keep tap water safe.
  Hundreds of people across the city cleaned out their medicine cabinets and brought their drugs to the police station.
  Glendale Police Department volunteers collected 351 pounds of expired, unused, or unwanted prescription drugs
  
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• Peyton Manning To Headline Leadership Forum In September

  01-05-2016 00:32
  
  COLUMBUS, Ga. (AP) – Super Bowl champion quarterback Peyton Manning will headline a leadership forum in Columbus in September.
  The Columbus Ledger-Enquirer reports that Manning will take part in the annual Jim Blanchard Leadership Forum scheduled Sept. 12-13 at the Columbus Convention and Trade Center. Former NFL running back Warrick Dunn will also participate in the forum, which launched in 2006.
  The forum has attracted a steady stream of political leaders, business giants, authors,
  
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• CBS Sports Poll 4/30/16

  01-05-2016 00:32
  
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• Broncos draft RB Booker in fourth round

  01-05-2016 00:29
  
  KUSA—If the Denver Broncos could provide a visual to describe their feelings about how they did with the 2016 Draft, they would show Devontae Booker spiking the ball in the end zone.       
  
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• Clear Images Of Burglary Suspect Caught On Video

  01-05-2016 00:20
  
  GOLDEN, Colo. (CBS4) – Police in Golden say a woman was caught on surveillance video stealing from a home. CBS4’s Karen Morfitt interviewed the victim who is hoping someone will recognize the thief.
  The video is pretty clear and it captures the suspect from multiple angles. It shows the suspect walking into the home and walking out a few minutes later with a load of stolen goods.
  “She didn’t look like a burglar, she looked like a tourist,” victim Lhakpa Sherpa said.
  
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