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• Michael Phelps’ infant has his own Instagram account; Read this before you make one for your kid

  16-08-2016 23:50
  
  Nicole Johnson holds her son with swimmer Michael Phelps, Boomer. Boomer has his own Instagram account.Odd Andersen, AFP, Getty ImagesWhile some celebrities and athletes have taken great strides to shield their offspring from the spotlight, Phelps and model Nicole Johnson seem to have taken the “if you can’t beat ’em, join ’em” approach. Their son, Boomer, was sure to be a spectacle of fascination in Rio, where he was frequently swaddled in his mom’s arms whil
  
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• Denver Broncos in the Pro Football Hall of Fame

  16-08-2016 23:50
  
  John Elway, QB, (inducted 2004)The Broncos’ first Hall of Fame inductee was a nine-time Pro Bowler and two-time Super Bowl champion who retired as the NFL’s all-time leader in wins (148) among quarterbacks. Elway ranks sixth in career passing yards (51,475), seventh in touchdown passes (300), and first in fourth-quarter or overtime game-winning or game-tying drives (47).
  Gary Zimmerman, OT (2008)Zimmerman played five seasons in Denver (1993-97) and helped the Broncos to their first S
  
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• Cory Gardner decides to back Donald Trump

  16-08-2016 23:50
  
  By NICHOLAS RICCARDI, The Associated Press
  Republican Sen. Cory Gardner has decided to back Donald Trump’s presidential campaign, ending months of silence on the divisive presidential race and taking a risk with his own political future in a swing state where Trump has had major difficulties.
  Gardner first said he supports Trump on Friday during a fundraiser for GOP Senate nominee Darryl Glenn in Colorado Springs.
  “I’m voting Republican up and down the ticket,” Gardner to
  
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• New Menu Items Unveiled At Mile High

  16-08-2016 23:40
  
  DENVER, Colo. (CBS4) – The Broncos unveiled new menu items Tuesday afternoon that they will serve this season at Sports Authority Field at Mile High, including a new custom craft beer.
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  Among the signature dishes created by Executive Chef Christopher DeJohn are a taco pizza, Palisade Peach slaw, street tacos, gyros and a Frito Pie that uses former Broncos player (and CBS4 analyst) Mark Schlereth’s Stinkin’ Good Green Chili.
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  Brisket sandwiche
  
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• Police Release Photo Of Man Accused Of Inappropriate Comments To Kids

  16-08-2016 23:39
  
  ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (CBS4) – Englewood police want help identifying a man accused of making inappropriate and disturbing comments to elementary school students.
  Police say a school bus had just dropped off the children near Baker Park Monday when the man approached them. It’s located near West Wesley Avenue and South Zuni Street.
  An image of the suspect (credit: Englewood Police Department)
  “The students reported the interaction to their parents, who then reported the incident to
  
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• Wild horse advocates sue BLM over sterilization

  16-08-2016 23:37
  
  Wild horse advocates have asked a federal judge to order the Bureau of Land Management to allow them to observe sterilization of wild mares, calling the planned procedures, experimental, invasive, inhumane, outdated and dangerous.
  The Cloud Foundation and the American Wild Horse Preservation Campaign sued Neil Kornze, BLM director, and other agency officials Monday in U.S. District Court in Oregon, where the BLM plans to perform the sterilization in conjunction with Oregon State University.
  
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• Westbound Lanes Of I-70 Reopened After Cement Truck Rollover

  16-08-2016 23:25
  
  DENVER (CBS4)– Westbound lanes of Interstate 70 reopened at Federal Boulevard after being closed for more than three hours due to a cement truck rollover.The rollover happened just before noon in the westbound lanes of I-70. The rollover crash involved a cement truck and another vehicle.It is unclear what happened leading up to the accident.There were no serious injuries in the crash.
  
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• Grass Fire Threatens Structure

  16-08-2016 23:24
  
  JEFFERSON COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4)– Firefighters rushed to put out a grass fire in Jefferson County on Tuesday afternoon.
  The fire broke out in the 4500 block of Guy Hill Road and burned about one acre. One structure was threatened.What caused the fire is unknown. (credit: CBS)
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• Close Call: Grass Fire Contained Before Reaching Home

  16-08-2016 23:24
  
  JEFFERSON COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4) – Firefighters rushed to put out a grass fire in Jefferson County on Tuesday afternoon.
  The fire broke out on private land in the 4500 block of Guy Hill Road and burned about one acre. One home was threatened but firefighters were able to contain the fire before it could cause damage.
  (credit: CBS)
  People who live in such canyons know that during fire season it doesn’t take much for a spark to grow into a raging wildfire, especially with the incredibly
  
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• Generous Teacher Gets a Chance to Win A Million Bucks

  16-08-2016 23:19
  
  By Kathy Walsh
  DENVER (CBS4) – A Denver teacher, who gave a student a priceless gift, now has the chance to become a millionaire.
  In 2014, Jen Sculley donated a kidney to a teenager at Denver’s East High School. Now, Sculley is being celebrated by a television game show.
  “Who gets a chance to win a million dollars?” exclaimed Sculley, knowing the answer is, “She does.”
  CBS4’s Kathy Walsh interviews Jen Sculley (credit: CBS)
  Sculley will be featured on th
  
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• Federal officials to announce review of Commerce City Police Department

  16-08-2016 23:16
  
  Commerce City police chief Troy Smith talks to the media about the alleged suspect that shot and injured officer Kevin Lord in this November 2015 file photo. Lord was eventually convicted of staging the shooting and was sentenced to probation.Denver Post fileFederal officials will gather in Denver on Wednesday to announce they will perform a comprehensive review of the Commerce City Police Department.
  The announcement will be made during a news conference Wednesday morning with acting U.S.
  
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• After Dustup, Sen. Cory Gardner Now Backs Trump

  16-08-2016 22:30
  
  DENVER (AP) – Republican Sen. Cory Gardner of Colorado is urging voters to support Donald Trump.
  Gardner had withheld his endorsement from Trump and even got into a Twitter war with the billionaire, who is now the Republican presidential nominee. The dustup happened after Trump complained about the outcome of Colorado’s GOP nominating process in April. Sen. Ted Cruz won that contest.
  Sen. Cory Gardner (credit: CBS)
  Now, Gardner says it’s important to elect “the entire Rep
  
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• Family Reunion Gets Special Visit From Giant Bull Moose

  16-08-2016 22:23
  
  ALMA, Colo. (CBS4) – A family camping for a reunion near Alma got a surprise visit from a giant bull moose.
  Sanford Bertsch, from Greeley, sent in photos of the moose which laid down near their campsite.
  (credit: Sanford Bertsch)
  (credit: Sanford Bertsch)
  “This was a special bonus for my relatives from Minnesota,” Bertsch said in his email to CBS4.
  
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• 5 Broncos Who Have Turned Heads At Training Camp

  16-08-2016 22:21
  
  ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (CBS4) – The quarterback competition has mostly dominated the headlines coming out of Broncos training camp this year, but several players at other positions have quietly been having great training camps.
  Here are five players who have stood out:
  Cody Latimer at Soldier Field on August 11, 2016 in Chicago. (credit: Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
  Cody LatimerFor the past two years wide receiver Cody Latimer hasn’t gotten many targets in the regular season (8 career rec
  
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• Navajo Nation Sues Feds Over Massive 2015 Colorado Mine Spill

  16-08-2016 21:51
  
  (AP) – Leaders of one of the nation’s largest American Indian tribes blasted the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency as their attorneys sued Tuesday, claiming negligence in the cleanup of a massive mine waste spill that tainted rivers in three Western states.
  Navajo Nation President Russell Begaye stood on the bank of the San Juan River in northwestern New Mexico and explained his people’s link to the water and the economic, cultural and psychological damage inflicted in the w
  
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• Crews Have Wildfire 100 Percent Contained

  16-08-2016 21:16
  
  AGATE, Colo. (CBS4) – Fire crews made progress on a wildfire burning east of Agate. The wildfire was 100 percent contained on Tuesday afternoon.
  The Basin Fire was estimated at 576 acres.
  The Elizabeth Fire Department tweeted out an update on the fire on Tuesday.
  #BasinFire Fire is contained about 90% around larger fire.
  — Elizabeth Fire (@Elizabeth_Fire) August 16, 2016The fire was burning in a ravine and crews had a hard time getting into the area to fight it on Monday night.
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• Westbound Lanes Of I-70 Closed After Cement Truck Rollover

  16-08-2016 20:51
  
  DENVER (CBS4)– Westbound lanes of Interstate 70 were closed at Federal Boulevard due to a cement truck rollover.The rollover happened just before noon in the westbound lanes of I-70. The rollover crash involved a cement truck and another vehicle.It is unclear what happened leading up to the accident.There is no estimate on when the lanes will reopen.
  
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• Pat Bowlen Misses Out On Hall Of Fame

  16-08-2016 20:51
  
  ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (CBS4) – The Pro Football Hall of Fame voted today on finalists for the Contributor category. Broncos owner Pat Bowlen was among those who was considered, but he was not chosen.
  A Contributor is “defined as an individual who has ‘made outstanding contributions to professional football in capacities other than playing or coaching,’” according to the Hall of Fame’s website.
  The Contributors are voted on independently of all other candi
  
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• Keidel: Is J.J. Watt Overpaid Or Underpaid?

  16-08-2016 20:48
  
  By Jason Keidel
  We have a curious bond with J.J. Watt. Almost all football junkies agree that he’s the best defensive player on the planet, and clearly the preeminent lineman.
  But you’ll also hear the media and masses assert that Watt is either the most overrated or overpaid player in football; and that while he’s undeniably dominant, you don’t win by building around interior linemen.
  There’s some logic behind that. With recent NFL rules slanted so heavily towa
  
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• Colorado Voters Could Make It Harder To Change Constitution

  16-08-2016 20:40
  
  DENVER (AP) — Colorado voters have unusual ballot measure awaiting them this fall — whether to make it harder to change the state constitution through a ballot measure.
  A measure approved for state ballots Tuesday would require constitutional amendments to pass by 55 percent, not 50 percent. The proposal would also make it harder to gather the voter signatures required to put amendments on the ballot, raising it from about 98,000 signatures to 2 percent of the registered voters in ea
  
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• DEA, Denver Police Take Down Major Heroin Ring

  16-08-2016 20:39
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – Authorities announced the bust of a major heroin ring that was operating in Denver. On Tuesday, they revealed how they zeroed in on the street drug dealers.
  Colorado Attorney General Cynthia Coffman, Drug Enforcement Administration, Denver Police Department and West Metro Drug Task Force were involved in the bust called “Operation Muchas Pacas.” The bust was the culmination of a major operation involving heroin and international connections.
  Colorado Attorney Ge
  
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• Vision Mission Fair Helps Those With Eyesight Testing, Glasses

  16-08-2016 20:30
  
  DENVER (CBS4)– There is a free vision event on Aug. 20 for those who need eyesight testing and glasses.The Denver Lions Club/Centennial Project is partnering with Inner City Health Center/Congregational Health Ministry to host the first free Vision Mission Fair for community members who need eyesight testing and glasses.
  From 9 a.m.5 p.m., patients of all ages can have their eyes refracted with electronic equipment, and volunteers will distribute gently used glasses to those patients who n
  
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• Crews Have Wildfire 90 Percent Contained

  16-08-2016 19:16
  
  AGATE, Colo. (CBS4) – Fire crews made progress on a wildfire burning east of Agate. The wildfire was 90 percent contained on Tuesday morning.
  The Basin Fire was estimated at 2,000 acres.
  The Elizabeth Fire Department tweeted out an update on the fire on Tuesday.
  #BasinFire Fire is contained about 90% around larger fire.
  — Elizabeth Fire (@Elizabeth_Fire) August 16, 2016The fire was burning in a ravine and crews had a hard time getting into the area to fight it on Monday night.
  The Ba
  
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• Police: 3 Girls Who Drowned Jumped Into Deep End

  16-08-2016 18:52
  
  PUEBLO, Colo. (AP) — Police believe three girls who accidentally drowned in a Pueblo swimming pool last week jumped into the deep end.
  Pueblo police Sgt. Eric Gonzales said Tuesday that a nearby adult heard the young sisters and their teenage baby sitter jump into the 8-foot-deep section of a pool at a mobile home park.
  LINK: Family GoFundMe Page
  He said that an unidentified adult soon saw one of them floating in the water and notified staffers, who tried to save the girls before police ar
  
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• Homeowner Charged In Wildfire That Burned 500+ Acres

  16-08-2016 18:06
  
  LARIMER COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4)– A homeowner has been charged in connection with a wildfire in Larimer County that burned 500 acres.Investigators said the fire grew out of control after a homeowner, Merrell Short, started burning debris illegally. (credit: Wellington Fire Dept.)
  The fire grew to more than 500 acres on Sunday afternoon near East County Road 82 and Rower Ranch Road before firefighters were able to control it.
  Short was arrested on allegations of firing woods or prairie, a felon
  
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• CBS4 Broncos Notebook: Aug. 16

  16-08-2016 17:55
  
  After a high energy practice on Monday and Tuesday, and with two practice days coming against the 49ers, Tuesday was a “hat day” at Broncos training camp. The players were in shorts, jerseys and hats with no pads or helmets. Expect today a light day of practice.
  With Vance Walker suffering an ACL tear in Monday’s practice he is expected to miss the entire season. Jared Crick got the first reps with the first team defense during the early walk-thru portion of practice. Crick and
  
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• CU Buffs Walk-On Running Back Surprised With Scholarship

  16-08-2016 17:45
  
  BOULDER, Colo. (CBS4)– The University of Colorado Buffaloes head coach surprised one of his players with a scholarship by pretending he was in trouble.Coach Mike MacIntyre set things up to make it look like walk-on running back Kyle Evans was in trouble and had him read a letter in front of the whole team.“Read it out loud and you’ll take your consequences. Read it out loud to everybody,” said MacIntyre.“Kyle, as Buffaloes head football coach, it is my pleasure to o
  
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• Clinton Appoints Ken Salazar To Transition Team

  16-08-2016 15:53
  
  WASHINGTON (CBS4) – Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton has tapped Coloradan Ken Salazar — the former senator and more recently Interior Secretary — to lead her White House transition team, which will oversee planning for a potential Clinton administration should she win in November.
  Interior Secretary Ken Salazar looks as Hillary Clinton signs Nuuk Agreement and the Agreement on a common SAR emergency at the meeting of the Arctic Council on May 12, 2011 in Nuuk. (c
  
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• Latest Forecast: Heat Takes A Break By The End Of The Week

  16-08-2016 15:45
  
  By Lauren Whitney
  DENVER (CBS4) – More heat today as the mercury hit the low 90s. Officially, Denver’s high for Tuesday was 91 degrees. Most of the day was sunny and hot, but a few storms out east fired up and let out some heavy rainfall. Flash flooding will be a concern for areas south of Denver. El Paso, Teller, and Fremont counties saw some pretty heavy rain and have flood advisories in place.
  Tomorrow, another warm day with the chance for afternoon and evening storms. We stay in
  
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• Latest Forecast: Cool Down By Weeks End

  16-08-2016 15:45
  
  By Dave Aguilera
  DENVER (CBS4) – We will be locked into the same pattern through mid-week with a bigger change coming by Friday. Monday’s high made it to 92 degrees in Denver. It looks like we will bring those highs down a few degrees for Tuesday and Wednesday into the upper 80s with isolated afternoon thunderstorms in the picture.
  A cold front is expected to drop over the central Rockies late in the day on Thursday. This will give us a better chance for measurable rain by weeks end.
  
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• Pressure In On Broncos QBs On ‘Every Single Snap’

  16-08-2016 15:11
  
  By Michael Spencer
  CENTENNIAL, Colo. (CBS4) – Broncos play-by-play voice Dave Logan joined the CBS4 Sports team for Xfinity Monday Live and gave his thoughts on training camp including the current Broncos quarterback competition.
  “I think what Gary (Kubiak) would like to have happen now is for somebody to surface a little bit,” said Logan.
  Mark Sanchez, Trevor Siemian, and Paxton Lynch have yet to separate themselves in the three-person race.
  “There’s pressure, in t
  
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• Rockies Come Up Short Again, Lose To Nationals 5-4

  16-08-2016 15:03
  
  DENVER (AP) — Charlie Blackmon and DJ LeMahieu had big nights at the plate for Colorado. Still, the struggling Rockies were unable to stop their skid.
  Jayson Werth and Wilson Ramos homered, Bryce Harper doubled in the go-ahead run and the Washington Nationals beat Colorado 5-4 on Monday night.
  “We are dealing with multiple challenges at the same time right now, but the bottom line is you have to win games,” Rockies manager Walt Weiss said. “We are fighting, but we are com
  
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• 15-year-old missing in Pueblo

  16-08-2016 12:44
  
  Police are looking for a missing 15-year-old girl from Pueblo County.       
  
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• Smokey Robinson With The Colorado Symphony Contest!

  16-08-2016 12:00
  
  Enter to win a pair of tickets to see Smokey Robinson with The Colorado Symphony on September 3, 2016 at Fiddler's Green Amphitheatre! One grand prize winner will receive two tickets to the show, plus VIP lounge passes!
  
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• New Video: ‘Firenado’ Forms In Beaver Creek Fire

  16-08-2016 07:59
  
  WALDEN, Colo. (CBS4) – The Beaver Creek Fire has burned more than 36,000 acres since it started nearly two months ago. A firefighter captured a rare occurrence inside the fire lines– a firenado.
  Firenados or fire whirls happen when rising heat and turbulent winds combine to create a twister.
  (credit: Charles Bolt, Engine 1419)
  Crews have the Beaver Creek Fire burning near the Colorado-Wyoming border more than 40 percent contained. It has destroyed a cabin and several outbuilding
  
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• 576-acre brush fire burns near Agate

  16-08-2016 07:24
  
  Firefighters from ten departments are battling a 576-acre brush fire that started burning southeast of Agate Monday evening.       
  
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• Crews Have Tough Time Battling Wildfire On Eastern Plains

  16-08-2016 07:10
  
  AGATE, Colo. (CBS4) – Firefighters were battling a large wildfire that broke out east of Agate Monday evening.
  According to the Elizabeth Fire Protection District, the Basin Fire was estimated at 2,000 acres.
  The fire was burning in a ravine and crews were having hard time getting into the area to fight it.
  The Basin Fire on Monday night (credit: Elbert County Sheriff’s Office/Facebook)
  There were 25 units on scene divided into divisions.
  The Basin Fire on Monday night (credit: CBS)
  
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• Firefighter captures crazy fire whirl

  16-08-2016 06:36
  
  A photo taken by a firefighter battling the Beaver Creek Fire near the Colorado-Wyoming border is getting quite the attention online.       
  
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• John Adsit devoted to helping others

  16-08-2016 06:31
  
  It’s been 20 months since a driver hit and dragged Denver Police Officer John Adsit under his car and more than a dozen surgeries later, he wants to help other critically injured first responders.       
  
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• Businesses Worried New Bike Lane Will Push Customers Away

  16-08-2016 05:54
  
  By Kelly Werthmann
  DENVER (CBS4) – Less than six hours after a new two-way bike lane opened on South Broadway, business owners opened up to city planners.
  “It’s just crippling to my business,” said Jon Hauser, owner of Drake Real Estate Services.
  An open meeting was held at Hauser’s office, located on the corner of South Broadway and Virginia Avenue, where business owners, Denver Public Works staff, and other city officials discussed the lane.
  The meeting Monday aft
  
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• Boulder now enforcing bear ordinance

  16-08-2016 05:53
  
  Don’t have a bear-proof garbage can in Boulder? That could cost you at least $250.       
  
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• Crews Having Tough Time Battling Wildfire Estimated At 2,000 Acres

  16-08-2016 05:32
  
  AGATE, Colo. (CBS4) – Firefighters are battling a large wildfire that broke out east of Agate Monday evening.
  According to the Elizabeth Fire Protection District, the Basin Fire is estimated at 2,000 acres.
  #BasinFire fire approximately 2000 acres. Running in the ravine east of agate. East of I70
  — Elizabeth Fire (@Elizabeth_Fire) August 16, 2016The fire is burning in a ravine and crews are having hard time getting into the area to fight it.
  The Basin Fire on Monday night (credit: El
  
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• Authorities To Announce Major Heroin Bust

  16-08-2016 05:08
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – CBS4 has learned that authorities will announce on Tuesday that they have busted a major heroin ring operating in Denver.
  CBS4 Investigator Rick Sallinger on Monday visited the Cherry Creek bike path where he has been documenting heroin use there for years.
  The Colorado attorney general, Drug Enforcement Administration, Denver Police Department and West Metro Drug Task Force were involved in the bust. It’s expected to be announced the bust was the culmination of a maj
  
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• Authorities To Announce Crackdown On Heroin Dealers In Denver

  16-08-2016 05:08
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – CBS4 has learned that authorities will announce on Tuesday that they have busted a major heroin ring operating in Denver.
  CBS4 Investigator Rick Sallinger on Monday visited the Cherry Creek bike path where he has been documenting heroin use there for years.
  The Colorado attorney general, Drug Enforcement Administration, Denver Police Department and West Metro Drug Task Force were involved in the bust. It’s expected to be announced the bust was the culmination of a maj
  
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• Will Tylenol Cause Your Child To Have ADD or ADHD?

  16-08-2016 05:05
  
  By Dr. Dave Hnida
  (CBS4) -Tylenol, or acetaminophen, is considered to be one of the safest drugs in pregnancy. But a new study suggests that women who took acetaminophen at certain times during pregnancy may be putting their child at risk for later problems with behavior and hyperactivity.
  The study is the journal JAMA Pediatrics and followed close to 8000 women who had babies in 1991 and 1992.
  The study says that the risk of problems increased up to 42% when a child reached age 7 when women too
  
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• Fear The Beard: NL Player Of The Week Charlie Blackmon Does It Again

  16-08-2016 04:17
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – As bad as things have been for the Colorado Rockies lately, Charlie Blackmon continues to be red hot at the plate.
  Blackmon was named the National League Player of the Week on Monday.
  Last week Blackmon led the majors with seven home runs with 13 runs scored and 18 hits.
  Charlie Blackmon #19 of the Colorado Rockies crosses home plate after hitting a solo home run in the seventh inning of the game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on August 14, 2016 in
  
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• Contest for barbecue with Matt Paradis

  16-08-2016 04:11
  
  Barbecue at Matt Paradis and Max Garcia’s house … sort of.       
  
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• Bill allows for rescue of dogs...

  16-08-2016 03:18
  
  If a person sees an animal trapped inside a car on a warm day, some might take action without waiting for officers and break open the car window. California lawmakers want to make sure if that happens, the person does not face any charges for property damage or trespassing.        
  
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• Watch Xfinity Monday Live With Dave Logan

  16-08-2016 03:15
  
  See video from Monday night's CBS4 Sports show!
  
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• Veteran back home 74 years after leaving

  16-08-2016 03:01
  
  It was Nov. 20, 1942 when a 20-year-old from Nebraska, who at the time was working for a newspaper's business office in Cheyenne, traveled to Denver and enlisted in the Marines.       
  
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