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• Boulder Reservoir Swim Area Closed Due To Bacteria

  08-06-2016 23:51
  
  BOULDER, Colo. (CBS4)– The Boulder Reservoir swim area has been closed because of elevated levels of bacteria.The swim area, located at 5565 N. 51st Street, will remain closed until at least Thursday at 5 p.m.
  Swimming was temporarily suspended on Wednesday afternoon as a precaution after a routine water sampling test determined bacteria levels to be elevated. The increased levels are believed to be a result of rain runoff.The reservoir swim area will reopen once bacteria levels are reduce
  
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• Now You Can Text 911 In An Emergency In Aurora

  08-06-2016 23:43
  
  AURORA, Colo. (CBS4)– Aurora’s 911 dispatchers are able to receive and respond to emergency requests sent by text message.
  Police believe the text-to-911 option can by used by those who are in a situation when a voice call may increase their danger, who have limited cell phone reception or who are hearing impaired.
  Testing for the text 911 program with four major carriers, Verizon, AT&T, Spring and T-Mobile, was completed June 2. Dispatchers in Aurora have been trained on how to
  
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• Superfund Plan For Colorado Mines Stirs Few Protests Now

  08-06-2016 23:16
  
  DENVER (AP) — A proposal to deploy the powerful Superfund program to clean up leaky Colorado mines — including one that unleashed millions of gallons of wastewater last year — isn’t stirring up much passion, despite formidable resistance in the past.
  Some people who live in the scenic southwest corner of the state feared a Superfund designation would scare off vital tourist traffic, even though dormant mines have been belching poisonous wastewater into rivers for years.
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• Boulder Police Ticket Kids- This Time For Good Behavior

  08-06-2016 23:00
  
  BOULDER, Colo. (CBS4)– Police in Boulder are targeting kids who do something good by giving them tickets.The Boulder Police Department is teaming up with Boulder Parks and Recreation to celebrate good behavior through a program called Boulder Stars.Officers will issue stars to children ages 3 to 18, caught in the act of doing something good. Appropriate actions include helping another person, wearing bicycle helmets, observing crosswalk rules and participating in a positive activity in the
  
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• Ian Baker-Finch On FedEx St. Jude Classic: ‘A Good Warmup For Oakmont’

  08-06-2016 22:45
  
  By Dave Shedloski
  The PGA TOUR’s best and brightest are walking in Memphis this week at the FedEx St. Jude Classic at TPC Southwind. But it will be no walk in the park.
  Home to this event since 1989, TPC Southwind plays 7,239 yards, par 70, with numerous water hazards that make precise shot making a must. Wind further complicates the challenge for the 156-player field headlined by world No. 8 Dustin Johnson and former Open Championship winners Phil Mickelson and Ernie Els. In addition to J
  
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• Bank Robbery Suspect Captured By FBI 15 Minutes After Takeover

  08-06-2016 22:22
  
  AURORA, Colo. (CBS4)– Just 15 minutes after a bank robbery suspect allegedly pulled out a gun, ordered everyone in the bank to the floor and ran away with a bagful of cash, the FBI and Aurora police arrested him.Michael Darryl Harden allegedly robbed the TCF Bank at 16999 East Quincy Avenue at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday. Task force officers said he was wearing a disguise at the time and had a weapon.The Rocky Mountain Safe Streets Task Force has been looking for Harden since Jan. 28 when he alleg
  
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• Talib examined at Broncos facility

  08-06-2016 21:50
  
  Aqib Talib was at the Broncos training facility in Englewood on Wednesday, days after he was shot in the leg during at trip to Dallas.       
  
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• Denver Jails To Start Courting Inmate Voters

  08-06-2016 20:44
  
  DENVER (AP) — Denver is cranking up voter outreach to some folks who probably think they aren’t eligible to cast ballots — jail inmates.
  The Denver Elections Division announced Wednesday that it plans to make a special effort this year to remind the 2,000 or so people Denver’s jails that they may be eligible to vote.
  Colorado bars felons from voting, but citizens who are awaiting trial and anyone who has completed a misdemeanor sentence are eligible.
  “We want to mak
  
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• Governor, Colorado Democrats Denounce Trump Remarks On Judge

  08-06-2016 19:49
  
  DENVER (CBS4)– Gov. John Hickenlooper joined other Democrats from around Colorado to denounce what they call racist comments by presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump.
  Hickenlooper, along with former Denver Mayor Frederico Pena, former Colorado Supreme Court Justice Jean Dubofsky, former Denver City Council President Elbra Wedgeworth, state Senate Majority Leader Lucia Guzman and other Democratic leaders, gathered at the state Capitol on Wednesday morning. Former Denver M
  
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• 82-Year-Old Broomfield Man Wanted By Metal Band After TV Performance

  08-06-2016 19:38
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – An 82-year-old man from Broomfield is impressing the country after he sang metal band Drowning Pool’s hit song “Bodies” during his appearance on the new season of America’s Got Talent.
  John Hetlinger, a former Navy pilot and aerospace engineer who worked on the instrument that repaired the Hubble Space Telescope, entered center stage in his khakis and white button up Tuesday night.
  When asked why he decided to come on the show, He
  
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• Signature Collector Charged In Petition Forgery Case

  08-06-2016 19:15
  
  DENVER (CBS4)– A woman accused of forging multiple names and signatures on Republican U.S. Senate candidate Jon Keyser’s election petition has been arrested and charged with multiple felonies.Maureen Marie Moss has been charged with 34 counts of forgery. The charges allege that between Feb. 24 and March 31, Moss submitted at least 34 forged signatures to her employer, Keyser. Those signatures were then submitted to the Colorado Secretary of State. Jon Keyser (credit: CBS)
  Moss was fo
  
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• Wounded Broncos CB Aqib Talib Will Have To Stay In Denver

  08-06-2016 18:19
  
  ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) – Aqib Talib returned to the Denver Broncos’ headquarters on Wednesday so team doctors could evaluate his gunshot wound after a bullet pierced his right thigh and calf last weekend.
  Coach Gary Kubiak said he spoke briefly with Talib before the medical staff checked him out and charted a course of recovery for the Pro Bowl cornerback, who is due $8.5 million in base salary next season.
  Kubiak said Talib, who was forced to miss the Super Bowl champs’ visit t
  
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• Team Doctors Evaluating Broncos CB Aqib Talib

  08-06-2016 18:19
  
  ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Star cornerback Aqib Talib has arrived at the Denver Broncos’ headquarters, where team doctors and trainers are evaluating the gunshot wound he suffered over the weekend.
  Talib had to miss the Super Bowl champs’ visit to the White House on Monday after getting shot in Dallas, where he has an offseason home, early Sunday.
  The bullet entered Talib’s right thigh and exited his right calf. Such a trajectory suggests he could have shot himself.
  Talib di
  
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• 245 Pot Plants Seized In Illegal Grow Bust

  08-06-2016 18:14
  
  PUEBLO, Colo. (CBS4)– An illegal marijuana grow operation was busted in Pueblo County and authorities seized 245 pot plants with a street value of $247,000.
  Pueblo County Sheriff’s deputies seized the plants and arrested one person on Monday night in connection with the illegal grow operation discovered off Colorado Highway 78 in southwestern Pueblo County.
  (credit: Pueblo County)
  Sheriff’s deputies received a complaint about the possible illegal grow on the property at 4611 Ro
  
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• 4 Denver Broncos Minicamp Position Battles To Follow

  08-06-2016 17:53
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – Mandatory minicamp is underway at Broncos headquarters, and there are intriguing battles going on at multiple positions between team veterans, rookies and players with experience on other teams who the Broncos signed in the offseason.
  Here are four such battles that immediately stand out.
  Quarterback: Mark Sanchez, Trevor Siemian & Paxton Lynch
  Paxton Lynch (credit: CBS)
  On the first day of minicamp Paxton Lynch was assigned to work with the third team. Lynch is st
  
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• Tonys This Year To Highlight 9 New And Revival Musicals

  08-06-2016 17:45
  
  NEW YORK (AP/CBS) — The Tony Award telecast will offer performances from all 9 new and revival musicals that were nominated, including one that has already closed.
  The shows “Hamilton,” ”Fiddler on the Roof,” ”Waitress,” ”Bright Star,” ”She Loves Me,” ”School of Rock,” ”The Color Purple,” ”Shuffle Along” and “Spring Awakening” will get time to shine, as well as “On Your Feet!&
  
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• Rafter Recovering After Going Overboard In San Miguel River

  08-06-2016 17:35
  
  TELLURIDE, Colo. (AP) — A Texas rafter is recovering after being rescued from the cold waters of the San Miguel River near Telluride.
  The San Miguel Sheriff’s Office says the 52-year-old woman from a small town near Houston was one of four passengers on a commercial raft that hit a rock and went overboard Tuesday. The others were quickly pulled back into the boat. But the woman was in the water for about 10 minutes and was unconscious when she lifted out of the river, which is runnin
  
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• Sanchez Gets First Team Reps In Broncos Minicamp

  08-06-2016 16:40
  
  ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (CBS4) – The Broncos held their first day of mandatory minicamp on Tuesday, and it appears there is now some order in the quarterback competition.
  Veteran Mark Sanchez was the only quarterback to work with the starters during practice. Trevor Siemian worked out with the second team and first round draft pick Paxton Lynch worked out with the third team.
  After practice Sanchez said he expects to be the the No. 1 quarterback at the start of training camp.
  “You have to e
  
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• Man Reportedly Falls In Hot Spring At Yellowstone, Feared Dead

  08-06-2016 16:36
  
  YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK, Wyo. (AP) — Rangers searched Tuesday for a man who reportedly fell into a hot spring at Yellowstone National Park.
  Someone reported seeing a man in his early 20s walk off the boardwalk in the Norris Geyser Basin area and fall into the thermal spring about 225 yards away. Rangers said the man probably died because he has not been located, and searchers are being extra cautious because of the spring’s dangerous thermal features.
  No other information was
  
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• Wet May Boosts Snowpack In Most Of Colorado’s River Basins

  08-06-2016 16:05
  
  DENVER (AP) – A wet May boosted the snow across most of Colorado’s mountains, putting the state in good shape for the spring and summer runoff.
  Water officials said Tuesday the snowpack in six of the state’s seven river basins is well above normal for this time of year. The deeper snows range from 150 percent of normal in the Yampa and White Basin in northwestern Colorado to 235 percent in the South Platte Basin in north-central Colorado.
  A view from the top of Pikes Peak Wedne
  
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• Boy Survives Internal Decapitation After Crash

  08-06-2016 16:05
  
  BOISE, Idaho (AP) – A 4-year-old boy who doctors say suffered what’s known as an internal decapitation in a car crash in southwestern Idaho is expected to make a full recovery thanks to a good Samaritan who held his head steady.
  Killian Gonzalez and his mom, Brandy Gonzalez, were heading home to Nevada after celebrating Killian’s fourth birthday on May 22. Authorities said their car hit ice on State Highway 51, skidded out of control and crashed head-on into anot
  
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• Rockies Tie It Late, But Fall To Dodgers 4-3

  08-06-2016 15:23
  
  Colorado starter Eddie Butler gave up three runs on four hits in six innings in the Rockies loss.
  
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• Clinton Wins California, Becomes Democratic Party Presidential Nominee

  08-06-2016 14:19
  
  NEW YORK (AP) – Powered by a solid triumph in California, Hillary Clinton declared victory in her yearlong battle for the heart of the Democratic Party, seizing her place in history and setting out on the difficult task of fusing a fractured party to confront Donald Trump.
  Clinton cruised to easy victories in four of the six state contests Tuesday. With each win she further solidified Sen. Bernie Sanders’ defeat and dashed his already slim chances of using the last night of
  
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• Win Tickets & VIP Passes To Darius Rucker!

  08-06-2016 12:00
  
  Enter to win a pair of tickets to see Darius Rucker with Dan + Shay, and Michael Ray at Fiddler's Green Amphitheatre on Thursday, July 7th! Plus, one grand prize winner will receive VIP lounge passes for access to the Mazda VIP Lounge!
  
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• Broncos Rookies Waste No Time Reaching Out To The Community

  08-06-2016 06:38
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – As the Super Bowl champion Denver Broncos were being honored by President Barack Obama at the White House on Monday, the rookies who didn’t make the trip were busy out in the community.
  Rookie safeties Justin Simmons and Will Parks were the special guests on Xfinity Monday Live. They told CBS4’s Mark Haas they enjoyed a day of service in Denver while most of their new teammates were in the nation’s capital.
  Broncos rookie safeties Justin Simmons
  
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• West Nile Virus Strikes Early This Year, First Case Confirmed In Larimer County

  08-06-2016 05:01
  
  By Jeff Todd
  LOVELAND, Colo. (CBS4) – The West Nile virus has struck earlier than normal in Colorado. The state’s first confirmed case was announced Tuesday in Larimer County.
  “Obviously there are a lot of factors. It could be weather, heat, rain — a combination of things. Sometimes it’s just good season or bad season,” said Katie O’Donnell with the Larimer County Department of Health and Environment. “Normally we don’t even see positive numb
  
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• Avalanche, Onetime GM Greg Sherman Part Ways

  08-06-2016 04:40
  
  DENVER (AP) – Greg Sherman and the Colorado Avalanche have parted ways after the onetime general manager spent two decades with the company.
  Sherman spent five seasons as general manager of the Avalanche before Joe Sakic’s promotion in 2014. Sherman’s title was assistant general manager in 2014-15 and senior vice president of business and team operations last season. He also represented Colorado at league meetings in a role as alternate governor.
  In all, Sherman spent 14 season
  
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• Suspect In Park Hill Triple Homicide Arrested In Oklahoma

  08-06-2016 04:29
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – Police in Denver have announced the arrest of a suspect in a triple homicide that occurred last Friday night in the Northeast Park Hill neighborhood.
  According to police, Chad Evans, 32, was arrested Tuesday afternoon in Tulsa, Oklahoma, with the help of the Tulsa Police Department.
  When police arrived at a home Friday night after an emergency call came in about a shooting they found a person who had been shot in the arm. That person was taken to the hospital with non-life
  
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• Scammers Cover Ground Just As Fast As The Hail Does

  08-06-2016 04:06
  
  HIGHLANDS RANCH, Colo. (CBS4) – Scam artists are moving into areas that saw damaging hail on Monday and some of them are trying to swindle people even before they talk to their insurance agents.
  The Indigo Hills neighborhood in Highlands Ranch got hit hard by the hail. When it happens contractors show up before homeowners even call their insurance companies and there are some things to know before signing a contract.
  “The beautiful garden my wife planted is gone,” Indigo Hills
  
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• If Pickup Crashed Into Convention Center Earlier It Could Have Been Tragic

  08-06-2016 03:40
  
  By Rick Sallinger
  DENVER (CBS4) – A man is under arrest for drunk driving charges after he drove his vehicle into the Colorado Convention Center in downtown Denver Monday night.
  The pickup truck smashed through the glass doors and into the lobby where two people received minor injuries from flying glass. The incident occurred when few people were around.
  Convention Center employee Darrell Crekmore told CBS4 that it was fortunate it didn’t happen earlier.
  “Well when we have thre
  
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• Mystery Surrounds Suspension Of Denver’s Top Parking Enforcer

  08-06-2016 03:20
  
  By Brian Maass
  DENVER (CBS4) – The Denver Public Works Department has placed its manager of enforcement and meter operations, Dominic Vaiana, on paid investigatory leave with little explanation to employees or the public.
  On Monday, May 23, a supervisor wrote Vaiana, “This is official notification that you are being placed on investigatory leave with pay effective immediately, and until further notice.”
  Dominic Vaiana (credit: CBS)
  Vaiana is the second highest ranking administr
  
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• Teen Brother Of 10-Year-Old Killed In Shooting Arrested

  08-06-2016 02:47
  
  AURORA, Colo. (CBS4) – Police in Aurora have made an arrest in connection with the death of a 10-year-old boy who died after being shot last Friday.
  According to Sgt. Chris Amsler, Jalecc Celanco Taylor, 17, was arrested on negligent child abuse resulting in death charges. Taylor is the brother of the victim, Anthony “Jemel” Hemmings-Taylor.
  Jalecc Celanco Taylor (credit: Aurora Police Department)
  Police responded to the Nordic Arms Apartments at the intersection of Galena Stre
  
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• Jury Selection Begins For Rocky Ford Police Officer Charged With Murder

  08-06-2016 01:09
  
  LA JUNTA, Colo. (CBS4)– Jury selection is underway in the trial of a former Rocky Ford police officer charged with murder.Investigators say James Ashby followed Jack Jacquez, 27, into his home and then shot him.The deadly shooting happened in La Junta in Oct. 2014.Ashby has said he believed Jacquez was a burglar but detectives say Ashby had no reason to believe a crime was being committed.Opening statements are scheduled for Thursday.
  
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• WB Lanes I-70 Closed Near 6th Avenue Due To Crash

  08-06-2016 00:50
  
  GOLDEN, Colo. (CBS4) – All lanes of westbound Interstate 70 were closed at 6th Avenue during the Tuesday afternoon commute after several vehicles were involved in a serious crash.
  (credit: CBS)
  The crash happened in the westbound lanes of I-70 near mile marker 261, west of 6th Avenue near C-470.
  The crash involved a semi truck and several other vehicles.
  Copter4 flew over a crash on westbound I-70 near 6th Avenue (credit: CBS)
  It is unclear how serious the injuries are or how many peo
  
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• Massive Fatal Crash On I-70 In Golden Closes Highway For 4 Hours

  08-06-2016 00:50
  
  GOLDEN, Colo. (CBS4) – All lanes of westbound Interstate 70 were closed at 6th Avenue during the Tuesday afternoon commute after several vehicles were involved in a serious fatal crash in Golden.
  The crash brought the evening rush to a standstill. The highway was closed for more than four hours because of the massive scene.
  Copter4 flew over a crash on westbound I-70 near 6th Avenue (credit: CBS)
  Police say the area is a particularly dangerous part of the highway and the crash happened whe
  
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• Beach Trash Sculpture Unveiled At Denver Zoo

  08-06-2016 00:36
  
  DENVER (CBS4)– The old saying is true at the Denver Zoo— one man’s trash is another man’s treasure. The zoo unveiled a big pile of trash that was turned into art.
  On Tuesday, zoo officials unveiled Rufus, the triggerfish sculpture made almost entirely out of ocean debris. Rufus weighs 920 pounds, has buoys for teeth and scales made out of discarded umbrella handles.
  The piece is part of “Washed Ashore, Art to Save the Sea.” The traveling exhibit opens Sept. 24
  
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• Broncos, Boys & Girls Clubs, Food Bank Of The Rockies Team Up To Feed Kids

  08-06-2016 00:21
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – More than 100 kids in Colorado got a free meal on Tuesday thanks to the organizations like the Denver Broncos and Boys and Girls Clubs.
  (credit: CBS)
  (credit: CBS)
  They teamed up with the Food Bank of the Rockies to supply the kids with meals during the summer at 70 different locations across Colorado. Officials say a lot of the kids qualify for free lunches at school but some go without during the summer.
  Miles the Broncos mascot helped kick off the summer meal program in
  
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• 7 Arrested In Child Prostitution Sting

  08-06-2016 00:15
  
  AURORA, Colo. (CBS4)– Police in Aurora have arrested seven suspects accused of trying to hire child prostitutes.The men were arrested during a two-day undercover operation led by the Aurora Police Department’s Internet Crimes Against Children Unit. The operation was held on May 18 and 19 in Aurora.The suspects include Henry Pollreis, 58, from Lakewood, Travis Atkins, 37, from Parker, Francisco Vergara-Marquina, 52, from Denver, Trent Timbana, 30, from Ft. Washakie, Wyo., Antuan Wilke
  
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