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• Wildfire Near Nederland Threatening Homes

  09-07-2016 23:50
  
  NEDERLAND, Colo. CBS4) – A wildfire burning Saturday in Boulder County is threatening homes.
  The fire is burning approximately three miles north of Nederland.
  All residents east of Peak to Peak Highway along the north and west sides of Ridge Road are being evacuated to Nederland High School located at 597 Eldora Road.
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  Highway 119 is closed at Highway 72.
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• FBI Wants Help Identifying Man Who Robbed Bank In Englewood

  09-07-2016 23:35
  
  ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (CBS4) – A man is on the run after robbing the Bank of the West in Englewood.
  Police say the suspect walked in and demanded money from a teller Friday morning at the bank located at 4301 South Broadway. He was last seen running into a residential neighborhood.
  (credit: FBI)
  The suspect is described as white or Hispanic with a slender build. He’s 5-foot-2 to 5-foot-8. He was wearing a black long-sleeve shirt, black pants, black shoes, a white baseball cap, and dark su
  
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• 'His plan: Kill as many as he could'

  09-07-2016 23:31
  
  Investigators believe former Army reservist Micah Johnson was planning a much larger attack than the deadly armed assault he carried out in downtown Dallas on Thursday.       
  
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• Project helps to preserve the past

  09-07-2016 23:28
  
  The Department of Anthropology from the University of Denver has been conducting a field research project on the site of Camp Amache since 2008.       
  
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• Wildfire burning in Nederland

  09-07-2016 22:49
  
  Crews are fighting a wildfire that broke out in Nederland on Saturday afternoon       
  
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• Colorado GOP Starts Unity Tour To Back Glenn For Senate

  09-07-2016 22:24
  
  FORT COLLINS, Colo. (AP) – Colorado’s top elected Republicans are coming together Saturday to promote their nominee for U.S. Senate, Darryl Glenn.
  U.S. Sen. Cory Gardner and the chairman of the state GOP are among the politicians touring Colorado Saturday on what they’re calling a “Unity Tour” to promote Glenn. Glenn was nominated last month to challenge Democratic Sen. Michael Bennet.
  The former El Paso County commissioner hasn’t run for statewide office befo
  
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• Spreading unity at CO Black Arts Fest

  09-07-2016 22:23
  
  The 30th annual Colorado Black Arts Festival is underway this weekend.       
  
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• Motorcyclist killed in crash on Hwy 6

  09-07-2016 20:44
  
  A motorcyclist died Saturday in a crash on Highway 6 west of Golden.       
  
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• Driver sends vehicle into house

  09-07-2016 19:43
  
   Lakewood Police are warning people not to drink and drive after a crash early Saturday morning.       
  
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• Severe storms moving out of E. Plains

  09-07-2016 18:37
  
  Severe weather is possible Friday evening along the Eastern Plains, according to the Colorado weather forecast.       
  
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• Love cats? There's a festival for you

  09-07-2016 18:36
  
  It you love cats, the Dumb Friends League has an event for you.       
  
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• Broncos resume negotiations with Miller

  09-07-2016 18:36
  
  Negotiations between the Denver Broncos and Von Miller have officially resumed.       
  
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• Latest Forecast: Near Record Heat With Growing Fire Danger

  09-07-2016 17:06
  
  By Chris SpearsDENVER (CBS4) – It’s going to be hot and dry statewide this weekend with temperatures will into the 80s in the mountains and 90s along the western slope and on the eastern plains.
  We may even see a few low 100s before all is said and done.
  It’s been a little over two years since Denver officially recorded a 100°F temperature at Denver International Airport.
  The record high today in Denver is 98°F from 1989 and Sunday it’s 99°F from 1955.
  With t
  
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• 2 puppies need a forever home

  09-07-2016 15:45
  
  Willow and Hartley were in the 9NEWS studio Saturday morning hoping to find new homes.       
  
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• McGee Gives Up 4 Runs In Rockies’ 5-3 Loss To Phillies

  09-07-2016 08:06
  
  DENVER (AP) – Jake McGee was second-guessing himself after throwing a breaking pitch that cost the Colorado Rockies the game.
  Pinch-hitter Tommy Joseph turned on a slider from the hard-throwing reliever to hit a go-ahead, three-run home run in the seventh inning, and the Philadelphia Phillies rallied past the Colorado Rockies 5-3 on Friday night.
  “Probably should have stuck with my best pitch, the fastball,” McGee said. “But I made that pitch and I hung it over the plate.
  
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• CO officers open up about violence

  09-07-2016 06:46
  
  A rare glimpse into the honest, uncensored views of police officers on the Front Range is provided by their anonymous letters to 9NEWS.       
  
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• Outpouring of support for CO officers

  09-07-2016 06:34
  
  Local law enforcement agencies received an outpouring of support following a shooting in Dallas Thursday night that killed five officers and wounded seven others.            
  
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• Items from Sports Authority on Craigslis

  09-07-2016 06:12
  
  Sports Authority going out of business means much more than just clothes and equipment going on clearance in stores.         
  
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• Von Update: Broncos twice up offer

  09-07-2016 05:55
  
  The Denver Broncos made a serious push towards retaining their star linebacker by sweetening their offer not once, but twice in the past 24 hours.       
  
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• Coloradans not intimidated by Rio

  09-07-2016 04:23
  
  At 303 Volleyball Academy in Denver, Director Erik Rhee's life is all about sports, so getting the chance to attend the biggest sporting event in the world is something he has got to do.         
  
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• Among Dallas Sniper Victims: A Newlywed, A Veteran, Parents

  09-07-2016 02:45
  
  DALLAS (CBS4)– One slain officer was a newlywed. Another had survived multiple tours in Iraq, only to be killed back home in the U.S. A protester who doesn’t normally march was shot trying to shield her sons.
  The stories of those killed or wounded in a sniper attack in Dallas during a protest over recent police shootings of black men emerged Friday as their identities became known. Authorities say five officers were killed and seven others wounded in the deadliest day for U.S. law en
  
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• Deputies Seize Nearly 1,000 Pot Plants

  09-07-2016 02:41
  
  RYE, Colo. (CBS4)– Deputies in Pueblo County seized nearly 1,000 marijuana plants in an illegal grow operation believed to be connected to a Mexican cartel.
  (credit: Pueblo County)
  The plants were growing on private property near the Table Top Mountain in Rye in Southern Colorado.
  Deputies estimate the plants are worth more than $4 million.
  (credit: Pueblo County)
  While deputies confiscated the plants, they have not been able to find any of the growers.
  
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• Determination Brings ‘Beautiful’ To Denver Stage

  09-07-2016 02:31
  
  By Raetta Holdman
  DENVER (CBS4)– Sometimes it takes patience and determination to bring something “Beautiful” to the stage.
  That’s the case with Beautiful: The Carole King Musical set to open at the Buell Theater this summer.
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  For producer Paul Blake, this is musical that came knocking on his door.
  “The phone rang one day and it was the man who is president of EMI Music. He owns these songs,” Blake said. “As you see the show, you find out th
  
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• AP Source: Broncos Boost Offer To Von Miller

  09-07-2016 02:26
  
  ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) —The Denver Broncos have boosted their offer to Von Miller, a person with knowledge of the proposal has told The Associated Press. The Super Bowl MVP has threatened to sit out the 2016 season without a long-term deal.
  The person, who spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because negotiations are ongoing, said the new proposal was submitted to Miller’s agent, Joby Branion, on Friday and moves up the date at which more money would be guaranteed.
  The sides have
  
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• Reality Check: Just How Much Has Hillary Clinton Helped Children?

  09-07-2016 02:11
  
  https://www.medicaid.gov/chip/chip-program-information.html
  http://archive.boston.com/news/nation/articles/2008/03/14/clinton_role_in_health_program_disputed/
  http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/03/23/AR2008032301706.html?sid=ST2008032401106&tid=a_inl
  http://www.nytimes.com/1997/08/11/us/through-senate-alchemy-tobacco-is-turned-into-gold-for-children-s-health.html
  http://www.childrensdefense.org/newsroom/cdf-in-the-news/press-releases/2013/honoring-hillary-clinton.html?
  
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• Weekend Overnight Ramp Closures At Arapahoe Road & I-25

  09-07-2016 01:55
  
  By Joel HillanGREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo. (CBS4)– The ramps from southbound Interstate 25 to Arapahoe Road will close Sunday at 10 p.m. until Monday at 5 a.m.Drivers can also expect intermittent closures of the ramps from eastbound Arapahoe Road to I-25 from 6 p.m. Sunday until Monday at 5 a.m.
  Crews will be painting new lanes, modifying traffic lights and setting up a new traffic flow in that intersection.Drivers should use caution on the Monday morning commute as the drive will look differe
  
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• Community Leaders Focus On Reconciliation, Healing In Shooting Aftermath

  09-07-2016 01:50
  
  By Rick Sallinger
  DENVER (CBS4)– Protesters, community leaders and others are expressing their anger, grief and sadness over the violent events involving police officers across the nation this week. Denver’s mayor expressed the need for healing.
  “There is no greater covenant than our safety officers and our community, but covenant has been breached,” Mayor Michael Hancock spoke during a news conference at the Denver City and County Building on Friday.
  Denver Mayor Michael
  
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• Latest Forecast: A Hot Weekend With Temperatures Getting Back Into the 90s

  09-07-2016 01:40
  
  By Ed GreeneDENVER (CBS4) – Friday, Denver reached 90 degrees officially at the airport – which is just one degree above what is normal for this time of year – and 92 degrees downtown.Showers and thunderstorms were only widely scattered across the state, mainly found over the eastern plains and a few high country locations. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch was issued through the early evening hours for southeastern sections of the state.
  A hot weekend is headed our way – look
  
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• MacKinnon Signs 7-Year Deal With Avalanche

  09-07-2016 01:29
  
  DENVER (AP) — The Colorado Avalanche have signed forward Nathan MacKinnon to a seven-year deal that runs through the 2022-23 season.
  The 20-year-old MacKinnon had 21 goals and 31 assists last season. He missed the last 10 games after he sprained a ligament in his knee. MacKinnon also sat out the final 18 games a year ago because of a broken foot.
  He was the No. 1 pick in the 2013 draft and went on to win the Calder Trophy as the league’s top rookie.
  General manager Joe Sakic said Fri
  
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• Community Supports Police Departments In Aftermath Of Shootings

  09-07-2016 01:24
  
  By Melissa Garcia
  DENVER (CBS4)– Since the shooting that killed five officers in Dallas, police departments across the Denver metro area have been getting calls and comments of support on their social media sites.
  A 4-year-old and his mom brought flowers and a card to officers in Arvada.
  (credit: Arvada Police)
  Lakewood police received cupcakes from a woman expressing her thanks.
  (credit: Lakewood Police)
  Members of the Denver-area community were coming together at various gatherings on Fr
  
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• Man Sentenced In Cold Case Sexual Assault

  09-07-2016 00:34
  
  DENVER (CBS4)– A man who pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting a woman in 2008 as she was walking to her home in northwest Denver has been sentenced to 10 years in prison.Leonard Botello pleaded guilty earlier this year to one count of sexual assault and one count of second-degree assault causing serious bodily injury.He was sentenced to 10 years in prison followed by 10 years of intensive supervised probation for sex offenders.On Oct. 3, 2008, the 61-year-old woman was walking home when s
  
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• Visitors Dance Their Way Into Art Exhibit

  09-07-2016 00:09
  
  By Raetta Holdman
  DENVER (CBS4) – The Denver Art Museum wants to get visitors up and moving with its newest exhibit “Rhythm & Roots.”
  It includes a Dance Lab where visitors visit six stations where they interact with video screens.
  The catch? The screens record them dancing which is projected on the walls along with the dance troupe “Wonderbound,” making them a part of the exhibit.
  “We’ve been working for the past year to develop this entire concept,
  
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• Shooting Sit-In Planned For 135 Hours In Denver

  09-07-2016 00:03
  
  DENVER (AP) — The latest on Colorado’s reaction to police deaths, police shootings.
  3:55 p.m.
  Black Lives Matter supporters plan to continue a sit-in in Denver in response to the police shootings of black men in Minnesota and Louisiana through Tuesday for a total of 135 hours. That’s an hour for each of the black people they say have been killed by police across the country this year.
  The gathering directly across from the City and County Building began Thursday afternoon, seve
  
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