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• Serious Crash Involves 2 Semis, Sedan On EB I-70 At 6th Avenue

  06-07-2016 23:37
  
  GOLDEN, Colo. (CBS4)– The Colorado State Patrol investigated a serious crash between two semi-trucks and a sedan in the eastbound lanes of Interstate 70 at 6th Avenue on Wednesday afternoon.
  Emergency responders rushed to the crash at mile marker 261 just after 3 p.m. Wednesday.Drivers were urged to find alternate routes because of delays in the area due to the crash investigation and cleanup.The extent of injuries is unclear.What caused the crash is being investigated.
  
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• William Armstrong, Ex-U.S. Senator For Colorado, Dies At 79

  06-07-2016 23:06
  
  DENVER (CBS4)– William L. Armstrong, a Colorado media executive who became a major conservative voice in the Senate, died Tuesday after a five-year battle with cancer. He was 79.
  A devout Christian as well as a staunch conservative, Armstrong served as director of the evangelical group Campus Crusade for Christ after retiring from the Senate in 1991 and later as president of Colorado Christian University in Lakewood, Colorado.
  Armstrong was first elected to the Senate in 1978 and served tw
  
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• Even Von Miller Is A Warriors Fan

  06-07-2016 22:54
  
  DENVER (CBS4)– Seems Super Bowl MVP Von Miller is a Warriors fan after he posted what appeared to be an altered image of himself in a Golden State Warriors uniform.NFL on CBS tweeted out the image that Miller posted on his Instagram account.
  EVERYONE wants to play for the Warriors, huh? pic.twitter.com/8VmbDj44VG
  — NFLonCBS (@NFLonCBS) July 6, 2016It’s getting to be crunch time for the Denver Broncos and star linebacker Miller. The two sides now have nine days to agree to a con
  
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• On The Rise: Bud Cauley Following The Numbers

  06-07-2016 22:22
  
  By Dan Reardon
  On the PGA Tour, there are various numbers which act like passcodes to unlock doors into potential fame and riches. There is 30, which is the ranking needed at the end of the FedExCup playoffs to play in the Tour Championship, with its $10 million jackpot. There is 50, which is the World Golf Ranking needed to be guaranteed entry into the Masters field. There is 125, which not only assures a spot in FedExCup but also secures a place on Tour for the coming year.
  The PGA T
  
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• Colorado Group Gets Rushmore Concession, Parking Contract

  06-07-2016 22:17
  
  KEYSTONE, S.D. (AP) — A group that has raised millions of dollars for Mount Rushmore National Memorial has lost its contract to manage the park’s parking operations.
  The National Park Service says it’s awarded a 10-year contract to Colorado-based Xanterra Parks and Resorts Inc. to operate the parking garage, as well as food, beverage, merchandise and souvenir sales. The contract goes into effect in October.
  The Mount Rushmore Society had managed the park’s parking garage
  
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• Air Force To Filter Water In Colorado Towns For Containment

  06-07-2016 22:16
  
  DENVER (AP) — The military will pay $4.3 million for filters in public water systems outside Colorado Springs and is speeding up its investigation into whether potentially harmful chemicals in the water came from nearby Peterson Air Force Base.
  The Air Force announced the steps Tuesday after a preliminary review showed that a firefighting foam used during training exercises decades ago at Peterson may be the source of the contaminants.
  Perfluorinated compounds, or PFCs, were found in water
  
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• Fireworks To Blame For Blaze That Damaged 2 Aurora Homes

  06-07-2016 22:14
  
  AURORA, Colo. (AP) — Fire officials say one person has been injured after fireworks caused a blaze that damaged two homes in Aurora.
  The fire broke out Tuesday night after officials say fireworks were set off between the two houses. Crews had responded to the scene and were able to bring the flames under control in about 15 minutes.
  The Aurora Fire Department says one person was taken to a hospital and five people have been displaced by the fire. Four of those left without shelter were fro
  
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• Rock Slide Temporarily Closes Scenic Railroad

  06-07-2016 20:31
  
  CONEJOS COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4) – The Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad in New Mexico and southern Colorado is back open after a rock slide temporarily shut down the tracks.
  Photos were posted to the company’s Facebook page on Tuesday, showing massive boulders on the railroad tracks near Rock Tunnel.
  (credit: Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad)
  The July 4 slide closed the line from Antonito to Osier station. Crews worked through the day and the railroad was running on its full
  
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• After Drowning, Family On Mission To Help Prevent Other Tragedies

  06-07-2016 19:47
  
  GRAND LAKE, Colo. (CBS4) – There’s a new place to rent life jackets at Lake Granby, and it’s all thanks to a family who turned tragedy into a chance to help others.
  Christopher Mullino, 31, drowned at Lake Granby a year ago. His family’s mission is now to prevent other drownings.
  “It has been devastating. I lost my son,” Mullino’s mother Dee said.
  Mullino was an avid swimmer, boater and fisherman.
  “These things can happen. We weren’t prepared
  
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• Team CBS4 Takes The Challenge Of Running A Half-Marathon

  06-07-2016 19:36
  
  AURORA, Colo (CBS4) The Rock ‘n’ Roll Denver ½ Marathon is coming up in October, but now is the time to start training for it. Several CBS4 employees are taking the challenge, and for some of them this will be their first half-marathon.
  Karen Morfitt, Mark Haas, Kelly Werthmann, and Britt Moreno will be training and running the race. They’ve joined a running club, Runner’s Edge of the Rockies, to get some expert advice and help stay motivated during training.
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• Morfitt Blog: ‘The First Mile Is The Hardest’

  06-07-2016 19:26
  
  By Karen Morfitt
  The first mile is the hardest.
  That’s what everyone has always told me, but I have to say the second, third and well the rest of them are pretty tough on me too.
  Which is why signing up for my first half marathon was a big deal and the thought of doing it with CBS 4 cameras following me around was even more frightening.
  CBS4’s Karen Morfitt & Mark Haas talk to a Runner’s Edge of the Rockies coach. (Credit CBS)
  Meeting with the coaches at Runners Edge of the
  
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• Moreno Blog: ‘I’m A Fake Runner’

  06-07-2016 19:19
  
  By Britt Moreno
  I’m a fake runner. Casual is maybe a gentler way of putting it. Since I was a teenager I have enjoyed running three, four and within the last year or so five miles. I’ve never pushed myself past that mile mark and I’ve never run a race, but I’ve always wanted to! That’s why I am signing up for the Rock ‘n’ Roll Denver Half-Marathon. The “Run with CBS4” opportunity is the perfect way to make this happen!
  I will admit I’m
  
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• Werthmann Blog: ‘Challenge Accepted!’

  06-07-2016 19:13
  
  By Kelly Werthmann
  6/21
  It’s been nearly a month since my last run, and this evening’s mini jaunt around the lake at City Park made that quite obvious. Huffing and puffing during a light jog showed me just how quickly I can fall out of my running rhythm & shape…and embarrassing to boot!
  Kelly Werthmann on a warm-up run. (Credit CBS)
  Nothing like getting back out on the pavement with a group of seemingly hard-core runners with their high-tech running watches, shoes and such
  
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• Haas Blog: ‘I Want To Set A New PR’

  06-07-2016 19:04
  
  By Mark Haas
  It seemed like a good idea.
  Then the alarm went off at 4:30 am (after anchoring the 10 pm news the night before), and it seemed like one of my worst ideas.
  But after running 16 miles before 9 am, I’m back to feeling good about this.
  CBS4’s Mark Haas on 16-mile run. (Credit Mark Haas)
  So a couple weeks ago, I agreed to train with the Runner’s Edge of the Rockies group in preparation to run the Rock-n-Roll Denver Half-Marathon in October, and to blog about my experie
  
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• Rob Lowe Joins ‘Code Black’ Season 2 As Series Regular

  06-07-2016 19:00
  
  LOS ANGELES (CBS) –Rob Lowe has jointed the cast of the medical drama “Code Black” as a series regular. His character will be introduced in the series’ second season premiere, Wednesday, September 28th 8-9PM Denver time.
  PHOTOS: New 2016-2017 CBS Primetime ShowsLowe will play Colonel Ethan Willis, a doctor in the U.S. Military’s prestigious Combat Casualty Care research program who has been pulled out of a combat hospital in Afghanistan and embedded at Angels Memori
  
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• Fisherman Who Reeled In Bomb: ‘I Thought It Was A Big Fish’

  06-07-2016 18:57
  
  (CBS4) – A man who reeled in a bomb while he was fishing on the Fourth of July says he feels lucky he’s still alive to tell the story of what happened.
  The man, who asked that his name not be used, was fishing from the dock at Barr Lake State Park in the morning. He had been out for several hours with no bites, and when he felt the line hook something big his first reaction was excitement.
  “I thought it was a big fish because I had already (been there) like 3 or 4 hours w
  
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• Residents And Cats Escape Burning Apartment, Now Displaced

  06-07-2016 18:30
  
  LAKEWOOD, Colo. (CBS4) – Residents in a Lakewood apartment building were able to safely escape from a fire Wednesday morning.
  West Metro Fire responded to a call at 4:22 a.m. about flames at West 13th Avenue and Lamar Street, south of Colfax and east of Wadsworth.
  Flames were soon out, at 4:39, and by 5:30 a.m. it was deemed under control with 30 firefighters on scene. Flames were contained to the apartment where the fire originated, and smoke damage could be seen above the unit&rsquo
  
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• Historic Church Still Drying Out After Flooding

  06-07-2016 18:30
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – A week after flooding at a historic church in Denver, crews are still trying to dry out the mess.
  Trinity United Methodist Church has been around at 1820 Broadway since 1887. It received serious damage from a hailstorm and heavy rain on June 28.
  (credit: CBS)
  Part of the church is two stories underground. When the storm drains and a storm pump weren’t able to keep up, about a foot of rain came rushing into the church.
  (credit: CBS)
  Carpets have had to be ripped out an
  
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• More Than 500,000 Hoverboards Recalled After Fires

  06-07-2016 18:17
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — More than 500,000 hoverboards are being recalled after dozens of reports of fires and spewing smoke.
  There have been 99 reports to the Consumer Product Safety Commission of battery packs that have overheated, exploded or caught fire, the U.S. regulator said Wednesday.
  There have been at least 18 reports of injuries, such as burns to the neck, legs or arms, according to the CPSC. Property damage has also been reported.
  LINK: cpsc.gov
  Hoverboards were a hot item during the ho
  
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• Man Exposes Himself In Highlands Ranch, Victim ‘Felt Threatened’

  06-07-2016 17:55
  
  HIGHLANDS RANCH, Colo. (CBS4) – A woman in Highlands Ranch wants her neighbors to know about a man who exposed himself while she was walking her dogs.
  It happened at Oakshire Avenue and Poston Parkway in the Firelight neighborhood.
  (credit: CBS)
  The woman, who doesn’t want to be identified, told CBS4 the incident occurred at approximately 11 p.m. a few nights ago. She hurried home afterwards and called police.
  “I felt threatened, but the bigger thing was I wouldn’t want h
  
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• More Fireworks-Sparked Blazes Frustrate Firefighters

  06-07-2016 16:32
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – Though the 4th of July holiday has ended, the fire danger still abounds in the form of illegal fireworks.
  Many fire departments responded to calls Tuesday of fires that proved to be started by fireworks.
  “We were busy with calls all weekend long but last night is when we started having fires. After the main fireworks shows had ended we actually got a report of a house on fire,” said Eric Hurst of South Metro Fire and Rescue.
  That fire fortunately only burne
  
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• Latest Forecast: Temperatures On The Rise, Along With Fire Danger

  06-07-2016 15:57
  
  By Lauren Whitney
  DENVER (CBS4) – Get ready for a scorcher! We’re in for hot temperatures today, and we’ll stay toasty for the rest of the week and the weekend. Highs today across the Front Range and plains will head to the mid to upper 90s! Overall, we’ll be very sunny and dry today. There could be an isolated shower or two, but I wouldn’t expect much. The far northeastern plains could get a few storms to roll through from a system to our north.
  Fire danger is very
  
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• Arenado’s 3-Run Blast Rallies Rockies In San Francisco

  06-07-2016 15:37
  
  SAN FRANCISCO (The Sports Xchange) – On the 25th anniversary of Denver being awarded an expansion franchise, Nolan Arenado gave San Francisco Giants fans in the left-field bleachers a gift Tuesday night.
  The game-used baseball from the historic night’s biggest hit.
  Arenado continued his powerful hitting against the Giants, blasting a three-run, seventh-inning home run that rallied the Rockies to a 7-3 victory.
  Nolan Arenado #28 of the Colorado Rockies hits a three-run home run in the
  
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• Avalanche Sign Goalie Pickard Through 2017-18

  06-07-2016 15:25
  
  DENVER (The Sports Xchange) – Colorado on Tuesday signed goaltender Calvin Pickard to a two-year contract through the 2017-18 season.
  Pickard, 24, split this past season between the Avalanche and the club’s American Hockey League affiliate in San Antonio.
  He posted a 7-6-1 record with a 2.56 goals-against average, a .922 save percentage and one shutout in 20 games with the Avs. He started 13 of those games.
  Pickard fashioned a 9-8-4 record with a 2.75 goals-against average with one s
  
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• Residents And Cats Escape Apartment Fire, Now Displaced

  06-07-2016 14:30
  
  LAKEWOOD, Colo. (CBS4) – Residents in a Lakewood apartment building were able to safely escape from a fire Wednesday morning.
  West Metro Fire received a call at 4:22 a.m. about flames at West 13th Avenue and Lamar Street, south of Colfax and east of Wadsworth.
  By 5:30 a.m. it was deemed under control with 30 firefighters on scene. Flames were contained to the apartment where the fire originated, and smoke damage could be seen above the unit’s windows.
  (credit: CBS)
  Everyone in t
  
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• Radioactive Sludge Removed From Water Treatment Plant

  06-07-2016 06:18
  
  By Rick Sallinger
  ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (CBS4) – Low level radioactive sludge is being removed from a water treatment plant in Englewood, following a CBS4 investigation.
  (credit: CBS)
  Some workers believe the sludge at the Allen Water Treatment Facility at Windermere Street and Layton Avenue may have given them cancer.
  Linda Black’s husband Jim worked at that water treatment plant for 20 years until he died.
  “I believe he strongly felt the sludge was the reason for the number of emp
  
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• New Clinic Offers Mental Health Services to LGBTQ Community

  06-07-2016 06:03
  
  By Kathy Walsh
  DENVER (CBS4) – There’s a new effort to improve health care for members of the LGBTQ community. A clinic opened just days ago at the University of Colorado Hospital to provide mental health services.
  It’s a way to meet the needs of patients who don’t fit the mold.
  “I probably started transitioning at the end of 2014,” Owen Ziegler told CBS4 Health Specialist Kathy Walsh.
  Owen used to go by Emma. He came out as a lesbian in college. But after yea
  
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• Many Bike Thieves Lurking In Spots Denverites Ride To Most

  06-07-2016 06:00
  
  By Mark Ackerman
  DENVER (CBS4) – According to a CBS4 data review, the Denver Police Department recovered 7 percent of the 2,579 bikes that were stolen in Denver last year.
  Thieves steal bicycles in a Denver garage in this file image (credit: CBS)
  But, the chance of recovering a stolen bicycle more than doubles (16 percent) when owners register their bikes with the police department.
  DPD’s recovery rate is slightly higher than in Boulder (5 percent) and Aurora (6 percent). The Douglas
  
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• Mechanics Check A Line After Philadelphia Train Issue

  06-07-2016 05:30
  
  By Stan Bush
  DENVER (CBS4) – RTD has ordered spot inspections of the entire A Line following a structural problem on a similar line in Philadelphia.
  The inspections will not cause any delays in service.
  A Line train cars (credit: CBS)
  A third of Philadelphia’s SEPTA line was pulled out of service when inspectors found stress fractures in 120 cars’ drop equalizer, a thick steel beam that is the central support system to the car’s wheel units.
  “We’ve done spot c
  
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• Arson Investigation Launched After Fireworks-Caused Fire Damages 2 Homes

  06-07-2016 05:01
  
  AURORA, Colo. (CBS4) – Five people in Aurora are displaced from two neighboring homes after a fire that was sparked by fireworks heavily damaged the buildings on Tuesday.
  The emergency call came in just after 6 p.m. on the 2500 block of South Carson Way. Images shared by a witness showed thick smoke pouring from the scene.
  (credit: Kaitlyn Mulvey)
  “It was started by illegal use of fireworks,” Aurora Fire Rescue Lt. Tony Krenz told CBS4.
  “There’s going to be a fine.
  
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• 2 Rockies Make All-Star Team, Another Still In The Running

  06-07-2016 03:14
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – Two members of the Colorado Rockies have been voted onto the NL All-Star roster and one other Rockie still has a chance to make the team.
  Outfielder Carlos Gonzalez and third baseman Nolan Arenado both will be reserve all-stars. It will be Gonzalez’s third trip to the All-Star Game and Arenado’s second.
  Carlos Gonzalez of the Colorado Rockies celebrates his three run home run with his teammates in the sixth inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Coors Field on
  
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• Colorado Homicides Up 15 Percent; Rapes Up By 11 Percent

  06-07-2016 03:04
  
  DENVER (AP) — Colorado officials say homicides increased by nearly 15 percent statewide last year while rapes increased by almost 11 percent.
  The Colorado Bureau of Investigation’s annual crime report released Tuesday said overall reported crimes rose more than 6 percent in 2015 compared with 2014.
  The report is based on statistics from 245 law-enforcement agencies statewide. It didn’t speculate on the reasons behind any of the trends.
  The agency said 172 homicides were reporte
  
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• Jose Reyes Returns To The Majors After Getting Shown The Door By Rockies

  06-07-2016 02:41
  
  NEW YORK (CBS4/The Sports Xchange) – Jose Reyes made his first appearance in a major league game Tuesday night after his suspension and getting cut by the Rockies.
  BOX SCORE: Marlins At Mets
  Ten days after signing to a minor league contract with his original team — the New York Mets — the veteran outfielder was added to the Mets’ major league roster before Tuesday’s game against the Miami Marlins.
  Jose Reyes #7 of the New York Mets tips his cap to cheering fans befo
  
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• Reports: Contract Talks Could Resume Soon Between Broncos, Von Miller

  06-07-2016 02:09
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – It’s getting to be crunch time for the Denver Broncos and star linebacker Von Miller. The two sides now have 10 days to agree to a contract extension.
  According to multiple reports, General Manager John Elway and Miller talked on the phone recently, and the Broncos and Miller’s agent are supposed to resume negotiations in the coming days.
  Miller has previously stated he won’t play this season if the two sides can’t agree on a contract extension and h
  
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• Run With CBS4

  06-07-2016 01:38
  
  The 2016 Rock 'n' Roll Denver Half Marathon takes place on Oct. 16. See updates below as Team CBS4 trains for the race!
  
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• Von Miller's future with Broncos close

  06-07-2016 01:37
  
  With the speed and force of a Von Miller pass rush, the Denver Broncos are confronting a fast-approaching deadline and debilitating possibility of playing the 2016 season without their Super Bowl 50 MVP.       
  
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• Latest Forecast: Drying Out and Staying Warm

  06-07-2016 01:36
  
  By Ed GreeneDENVER (CBS4) – Tuesday saw a few scattered storms over northeast Colorado – one or two prompted Severe Thunderstorm Warnings.Otherwise the statewide weather was mostly hot and dry.The high in Denver reached 92 officially and 93 downtown.For Wednesday – hot and dry weather continues with a high getting back into the low to mid 90s. More seasonal for Thursday and Friday, with an isolated storm possible on Friday; highs will be in the mid to upper 80s both days.
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• Drying Out and Staying Warm

  06-07-2016 01:36
  
  By Ed Greene
  DENVER (CBS4) – Tuesday saw a few scattered storms over northeast Colorado – one or two prompted Severe Thunderstorm Warnings. Otherwise the statewide weather was mostly hot and dry. The high in Denver reached 92 officially and 93 downtown. For Wednesday – hot and dry weather continues with a high getting back into the low to mid 90s. More seasonal for Thursday and Friday, with an isolated storm possible on Friday; highs will be in the mid to upper 80s both days.
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