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• Rockies’ Tyler Chatwood Leaves Game With Back Spasms

  18-06-2016 23:54
  
  MIAMI (AP) – Colorado Rockies right-hander Tyler Chatwood has left his team’s game at Miami in the second inning because of back spasms.
  Chatwood threw 48 pitches Saturday, the last of which sailed to the backstop for his third walk. A trainer then went to the mound accompanied by manager Walt Weiss, and after a brief conversation, Chatwood left the game.
  He faced 11 batters, got five outs and was charged with three runs.
  The start was Chatwood’s 14th since he underwent his sec
  
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  18-06-2016 23:51
  
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• Law Meant To Protect Workers Harming Small Business Owners

  18-06-2016 23:41
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – A law meant to protect workers who get hurt on the job could shut down some small businesses in Colorado. Those businesses are facing massive fines for violations that — in some cases — happened years ago.
  The Legislature set-up penalties for offenders to ensure compliance, but it didn’t set-up any requirement for notifying offenders in a timely manner when they’re out of compliance. As Complete Colorado was first to report, some businesses are now b
  
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• Authorities Find 3 Missing Idaho Kids In Colorado

  18-06-2016 23:18
  
  BOISE, Idaho (AP) – Law enforcement officials say they have found the three young Idaho children believed to be traveling with a suspected child molester.
  Caldwell police announced Saturday that 10-year-old Lewis “Louie” Dunn, 9-year-old Kaylee Dunn and 6-year-old Kaydn Simon were found near Vail, Colorado.
  An Amber Alert was issued Monday for the children, nearly two weeks after law enforcement began looking for them. Police have since placed Sarah Joy VanOcker-Dunn and 37-yea
  
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• Blue Ribbon Bacon Tour In Keystone

  18-06-2016 23:14
  Back for its sixth year, the Blue Ribbon Bacon Tour is sure to turn some heads. Whether you’re a bacon enthusiast or the loved one of a bacon connoisseur, this event is for you.
  
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• Peyton Manning Gets Award From Tennessee Sports Hall Of Fame

  18-06-2016 22:58
  
  NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – Former Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning has received the 2016 Tennessean of the Year award from the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame.
  The Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame announced that it presented Manning with the award Saturday at its annual “Champion Within” luncheon.
  The award is presented to an individual or organization that has made significant contributions to the state of Tennessee through sports or other methods while demonstrating outstand
  
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• Woman In Critical Condition After Getting Struck By Underage Driver

  18-06-2016 22:48
  
  AURORA, Colo. (CBS4) – A woman is fighting for her life after getting hit by an underage, unlicensed driver.
  The incident happened early Saturday morning at East Mississippi Avenue and the Interstate 225 off-ramp in Aurora.
  A 15-year-old boy was behind the wheel of the red Dodge Charger with two teenage girls inside. Aurora police say he was going more than 80 miles per hour. He sped off when an officer tried to pull him over, went airborne after hitting a median and slammed into a Jeep Li
  
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• Parks & Wildlife: No Choice But To Euthanize Problem Bears

  18-06-2016 22:14
  
  HIGHLANDS RANCH, Colo. (CBS4) – People are fired up about two bears that were put down after wandering into metro-area neighborhoods.
  One bear was spotted twice in Highlands Ranch and was euthanized on Friday. Another bear was put down Friday night after spending the day wandering around southwest Denver. Both bears had already been tagged.
  (credit: CBS)
  Wildlife officers said they didn’t have a choice but to euthanize the bears. Bears are supposed to have a healthy fear of people. O
  
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• Police Need Help Identifying Burglary Suspects

  18-06-2016 21:49
  
  DENVER, Colo. (CBS4) – Police in Denver would like the public’s help identifying suspects in a burglary.
  According to police, the suspects burglarized a marijuana grow facility near East Evans Avenue and South Quince Street on June 12 at approximately 4:30 a.m.
  The suspects fled in a black truck, possibly a dodge Mega Cab with custom wheels.
  Additional Information From The Denver Police DepartmentRemain anonymous and earn up to $2,000. Call Crime Stoppers at (720) 913-STOP (7867). Te
  
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• Man Dies After Jet Ski Collision At Lake Pueblo State Park

  18-06-2016 20:48
  
  PUEBLO, Colo. (AP) – A 43-year-old man has died after two jet skis collided at Lake Pueblo State Park.
  Colorado Parks and Wildlife spokesman Matt Robbins says wildlife authorities, Pueblo County sheriff’s deputies and the Pueblo West Fire Department tried to revive the man after the accident Friday evening, but they were not successful.
  Robbins said Saturday there was no information on the other jet skier.
  Colorado Parks and Wildlife officials say an accident investigation is under w
  
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• Ultrarunner Raising Money For Springs Mission In Scotland

  18-06-2016 18:20
  
  COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) – A volunteer for the Colorado Springs Rescue Mission is competing in a 95-mile race in Scotland to help raise money for its new homeless shelter.
  Tim Gore is running the West Highland Way between Saturday and Sunday, a route that most people take about a week to walk.
  Tim Gore (credit: Twitter)
  The ultrarunner also decided to tack on an extra 7 miles so he could start his race at the rescue mission in Glasgow, which is believed to be the world’s first.
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• Latest Forecast: The Heat Is On!

  18-06-2016 16:35
  
  By Dave Aguilera
  DENVER (CBS4) – The heat is on this Father’s Day weekend. The high pressure ridge that has been lingering over the south and southwestern U.S. is now will be directing our hot weather pattern this weekend.
  With the center of this high moving in over southern Colorado and northern New Mexico by Sunday we will be seeing the hottest temperature this year arrive in Denver on Sunday.
  There will be a slight cool down on Monday with highs dipping briefly back into the 80s w
  
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• Schofield improves with added weight

  18-06-2016 14:46
  
  At no position did the Denver Broncos improve this offseason more than at offensive tackle.       
  
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• Mother Fights Off Mountain Lion Attacking Her Son

  18-06-2016 07:59
  
  DENVER (AP/CBS4) – A Colorado woman saved her 5-year-old son’s life by prying his head from the mouth of a mountain lion that was attacking the boy in their front yard, authorities said Saturday.
  The mother heard screaming Friday evening while the boy was playing with his brother outside their home near the resort town of Aspen, Pitkin County sheriff’s deputy Michael Buglione said.
  She ran outside, saw her son struggling with the animal and rushed to his aid.
  “She said th
  
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• Russia’s Track Team Banned From The 2016 Rio Olympics After Doping Program Exposed

  18-06-2016 05:57
  
  VIENNA (CBS4)– It’s being called a landmark decision: Russia’s track team has been banned from the 2016 Olympics in Rio. Now the couple who helped take them down is telling their story.
  The doping program was exposed in part by a Russian couple who told CBS4 Investigator Rick Sallinger why they turned in their teammates.
  Yulia Stepanov and her husband Vitaly welcomed the decision to ban the team from the Olympics.
  CBS4’s Rick Sallinger interviews Yulia and Vitaly Stepanov
  
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• 5-Year-Old Survives Mountain Lion Attack Near Aspen

  18-06-2016 05:28
  
  ASPEN, Colo. (CBS4)– A 5-year-old boy survived an attack by a mountain lion near Aspen on Friday evening.The attack happened about 8 p.m. in the lower Woody Creek area. The boy’s mother fought off the big cat.The boy’s mother brought him to Aspen Valley Hospital. He will be transferred to Children’s Hospital in Aurora. As of 9 p.m. Friday, the child was listed in fair condition.The boy’s mother was also injured but she was treated and released in good condition.The
  
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• Rockies Break Streak With Loss To Marlins

  18-06-2016 05:17
  
  MIAMI (The Sports Xchange) – Christian Yelich hit a two-run homer to help the Miami Marlins rally past the Colorado Rockies 5-1 on Friday night at Marlins Park.
  The Marlins (35-32) started their 10-game homestand in a positive way. Colorado (32-34), which was held to one hit by five Marlins pitchers, had its four-game win streak snapped.
  Marlins starter Adam Conley, who had a no-hitter through 5 2/3 innings, settled for a no-decision. It was the third time this season that he has carried a
  
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• Democrats Take Advantage Of Busy Weekend To Get Out The Vote

  18-06-2016 05:09
  
  DENVER (CBS4)– Democrats are taking advantage of a busy weekend in Colorado to register people to vote.In 2012, Democrats registered 5,000 voters during PrideFest weekend. This year they plan to top that as 1,000 volunteers will fan out across the state.They will take advantage of the crowds at PrideFest, Denver Comic Con, the Telluride Bluegrass Festival and the Juneteenth Music Festival. (credit: CBS)
  “The energy is there and we’re just making sure that we’re tapping it
  
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• Federal Railroad Officials Tour Fort Collins For Train Horn Regulations

  18-06-2016 04:27
  
  FORT COLLINS, Colo. (CBS4)– Federal railroad officials toured Fort Collins to look at the impact of current train horn regulations.Federal Railraod Administrator Sarah Feinberg took a tour with Sen. Cory Gardner on Friday. (credit: CBS)
  Residents in that area have complained for years about blaring train horns.The current rules require trains to sound their horns at least 15 seconds in advance of all public crossings. (credit: CBS)
  The administration said it will rewrite those rules.&ldquo
  
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• Dozens Rally Outside The Denver Post In Stand Against Job Cuts

  18-06-2016 04:17
  
  DENVER (CBS4)– Dozens of people rallied outside The Denver Post building on Friday to take a stand against job cuts at the newspaper.The protesters say journalism matters and cited recent cuts at both the Post and the now defunct Rocky Mountain News. (credit: CBS)
  The protesters say the investment firm that owns the Post, Alden Global Capital, continues to strip away the journalists abilities to cover the news. (credit: CBS)
  Despite repeated attempts to contact The Denver Post for a commen
  
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• 1st Case Of Tularemia In Colorado This Year Reported In Fort Collins

  18-06-2016 04:05
  
  FORT COLLINS, Colo. (CBS4)– The first case of tularemia in Colorado this season has been reported in Fort Collins.Tularemia is carried by small animals which contaminate the soil. The bacteria can be transmitted by gardening without gloves or kicking up soil. It’s also known as rabbit fever.
  The patient, an adult, had to be hospitalized.The Larimer County Health Department said the patient is recovering at home from a lung infection.
  
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• Avon Couple Acknowledge Causing Infant Daughter’s Death

  18-06-2016 03:59
  
  EAGLE, Colo. (AP) — An Avon couple charged in the death of their infant daughter have pleaded guilty to child abuse causing death.
  Prosecutors say 25-year-old Lossie Thomas entered her plea Thursday and was sentenced to seven years in prison. Her fiance, 32-year-old Patrick Williams, pleaded guilty June 9 and is scheduled to be sentenced in August.
  The couple were charged in the June 2015 death of 6-month-old Paris Belle Williams.
  Dr. Robert A. Kurtzman says the baby died from pneumonia an
  
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• Pho 75 In Aurora At Center Of Lawsuit After E. Coli Outbreak

  18-06-2016 03:55
  
  AURORA, Colo. (CBS4)– The Pho 75 restaurant in Aurora is at the center of a lawsuit after an E. coli outbreak. Four people became seriously ill after eating there.
  Those who became ill include a 14-year-old boy who ate at the restaurant at 2050 S. Havana Street in May. The teens illness became so bad that he had to be admitted to the intensive care unit at Sky Ridge Pediatric Hospital.(credit: CBS)
  His kidneys started to fail because of the E. coli. His family is suing the restaurant for d
  
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• Colorado Teens Headed To Broadway, Theatre Competition

  18-06-2016 02:40
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – Two Colorado teens are headed to New York City for the National High School Musical Theatre Awards and their Broadway debut.
  Curtis Salinger is a sophomore at Durango High School. He played Emmett Forrest in the school’s production of “Legally Blonde.” On May 26, Salinger won the award for Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role at the Bobby G Awards at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts.
  Curtis Salinger performs at the Bobby G Awards
  
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• Hot, Dry Conditions A Concern For Campers

  18-06-2016 02:39
  
  BOULDER, Colo. (CBS4)– Fire danger is a concern in Colorado with all the recent hot, dry and windy weather.
  A car fire in Boulder County spread to nearby trees on National Forest Service land five miles north of Nederland.
  (credit: Boulder County)
  Firefighters quickly got the fire under control but have a warning for campers.
  “It’s been dry for the last couple of weeks. We had one day of rain and that’s about it. So, our vegetation which was growing like gangbusters throu
  
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• Latest Forecast: Heating Up For the Weekend

  18-06-2016 01:44
  
  By Ed Greene
  DENVER (CBS4) – …A weak cold front just hovered over northeastern Colorado and that helped to keep our highs in the 80s today: officially 85 degrees at the airport and 88 downtown.Clear skies overnight with a high by morning in the upper 80s.Then Saturday we’ll begin to heat up again: the high will push into the low 90s under mostly sunny skies.Even warmer (hotter!) for Sunday – Father’s Day – with a high in the mid to upper 90s!
  Then a weak fron
  
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• Heating Up For the Weekend

  18-06-2016 01:44
  
  By Ed Greene
  DENVER (CBS4) – …A weak cold front just hovered over northeastern Colorado and that helped to keep our highs in the 80s today: officially 85 degrees at the airport and 88 downtown. Clear skies overnight with a high by morning in the upper 80s. Then Saturday we’ll begin to heat up again: the high will push into the low 90s under mostly sunny skies. Even warmer (hotter!) for Sunday – Father’s Day – with a high in the mid to upper 90s!
  Then a weak f
  
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  18-06-2016 01:38
  
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• Iguana Shows Up On Boulder Justice Center X-Ray

  18-06-2016 01:36
  
  BOULDER, Colo. (CBS4)– It wasn’t a weapon but Boulder County denied entry when the person’s bag showed an iguana inside.The iguana showed up on the Boulder County Justice Center’s x-ray machine on Friday. Boulder County quickly tweeted an update reminding people that only service animals are allowed inside the justice center.
  At the Justice Center only service animals are allowed. No iguanas…even if it goes through the x-ray machine. pic.twitter.com/U5WCb5lDkA
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• Guilty Verdict For Man Who Kidnapped Teen From Parking Lot

  18-06-2016 01:22
  
  GOLDEN, Colo. (CBS4)– A jury has found a man guilty of kidnapping a teenager from a grocery store parking lot last year.Dakota Holand was found guilty of kidnapping, robbery and theft following a three-day trial in Jefferson County.Holand climbed into the back of the teen’s Jeep in the King Soopers parking lot, said he had a gun and made the 16-year-old drive him to Pueblo.Once there Holand made the boy withdraw $200 from an ATM and then took off.Police say Holand was captured in Aur
  
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• Firefighters Battle 2 Wildfires Burning In Larimer County

  18-06-2016 01:08
  
  LARIMER COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4)– Firefighters battled two wildfires in Larimer County on Friday afternoon.One blaze started west of Horsetooth Reservoir. Fire crews believe lightning may have started the fire.There is also a fire burning at Bobcat Ridge. Copter4 flew over the fire burning at Bobcat Ridge in Larimer County on Friday (credit: CBS)
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• Firefighters Gaining Control Of Wildfire Burning At Fort Carson

  18-06-2016 00:53
  
  FORT CARSON, Colo. (CBS4) – Firefighters are gaining control on a wildfire that has burned 900 acres at Fort Carson.
  (credit: Fort Carson Army Post)
  Crews were using a helicopter to drop water on the flames on Thursday but the smoke was visible across the southern part of the state.
  (credit: Fort Carson Army Post)
  Lightning was thought to be the cause of the fire. It’s in the middle of the training area at the military base just south of Colorado Springs.
  (credit: Fort Carson Army Po
  
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• Elevated Lead Levels Found In Drinking Water At 2 Jeffco Schools

  18-06-2016 00:13
  
  By Melissa Garcia
  JEFFERSON COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4)– Some parents who live in Jefferson County are feeling uneasy after schools found lead in the drinking water.
  Tests showed elevated lead levels in drinking water at two elementary schools in Jeffco Public Schools. Officials planned to test the water at every school in the district before the end of the summer break.
  (credit: CBS)
  The school district mailed out letters to the parents of Slater and Edgewater Elementary Schools informing them o
  
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