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• Emergency workers free truck from Cherry Creek Reservoir

  21-08-2016 23:53
  
  A truck with a boat trailer in tow was backing into the water at Cherry Creek Reservoir on Sunday when it slipped on algae and slid into the water. Emergency workers pulled the truck from the lake at about 3:30, about five hours later.
  No one was injured in the accident, according to South Metro Fire Rescue, which removed the vehicle from the lake.
  The truck went into the water at about 10:15 a.m., said Eric Hurst, South Metro spokesman.
  Hurst originally said that the trailer had a boat on board
  
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• Police: Street Racing Claims Another Life

  21-08-2016 23:10
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – An innocent driver is dead after getting hit by a driver who is believed to have been street racing.
  The fatal crash shut down parts of Federal Boulevard and the Interstate 76 on-ramp for most of the Saturday evening. The state just spent millions in an attempt to prevent street racing in that area.
  Federal between 52nd and 67th has seen crashes from street racing before. On Saturday two cars are believed to have run a red light and hit an innocent driver.
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• 1 Dead In Crash At I-76 Onramp

  21-08-2016 23:00
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – A driver was killed in a crash at Federal Boulevard and Interstate 76 on Saturday evening.
  The on-ramp to the interstate was closed for most of the evening.
  The state just spent millions in an attempt to prevent street racing in that area, and initially police said they believed the crash was a result of street racing. Later, they said they weren’t sure of the cause of the crash.
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  “A northbound vehicle was making a left turn from north
  
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• Galen Rupp claims bronze in marathon to bring 32nd U.S. medal

  21-08-2016 22:38
  
  RIO DE JANEIRO — Eight days after fading to fifth place in the closing stages of a 10,000-meter race that made him feel as if he’d let down the people he loves, Galen Rupp made amends Sunday to claim a bronze medal in the Olympic marathon.
  Battling calf cramps the last few miles on a humid morning that had him peering over his shoulder repeatedly to make sure he wasn’t about to get knocked out of the medals, Rupp finished in two hours, 10 minutes, 5 seconds. Iliud Kipchoge of K
  
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• SummerSlam 2016 predictions: Which WWE superstars will win?

  21-08-2016 22:17
  
  The 29th SummerSlam may be the WWE’s biggest one yet.
  The annual event features a star-studded card with every belt on “Raw” and “Smackdown” on the line. Will Dean Ambrose retain the WWE World Championship over Dolph Ziggler? Can Seth Rollins overcome recent NXT callup Finn Balor to win the newly named WWE Universal title? And who’s better: The Beast Incarnate Brock Lesnar or The Viper Randy Orton?
  The Denver Post’s pro wrestling nerds Joe Nguyen and Hug
  
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• Team USA takes Rio Olympics medal race with ease

  21-08-2016 22:03
  
  RIO DE JANEIRO — The U.S. Olympic Team made itself right at home in Rio.
  The British, they had a games to savor as well.
  The host Brazilians got soccer gold that they craved, the Russians struggled on the heels of the exposure of a state-sponsored doping program, and the Chinese finished well below expectations.
  So went the medal race at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics, where the Americans — with women leading the way — dominated both the gold and overall totals. The U.S. will fini
  
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• Man struck by lightning dies

  21-08-2016 22:03
  
  A man who was struck by lightning at Crystal Lakes Friday has died.       
  
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• Paraglider injured in fall at Watkins Motocross Track

  21-08-2016 21:19
  
  A man piloting a powered paraglider fell to the ground from 30 feet at Watkins Motocross Track and was flown to a hospital Sunday.
  The accident happened at about 9 a.m., said Brad Gleason, a South Metro Fire dispatcher.  “Due to a wind shift he was propelled into the ground,” Gleason said.
  Related ArticlesAugust 20, 2016 Paraglider critically hurt in accident near Wonderland Lake in Boulder CountyHe didn’t know the injured man’s condition.
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• Tow Truck Needs A Tow Of Its Own From Cherry Creek Reservoir

  21-08-2016 21:09
  
  LITTLETON, Colo. (CBS4) – A South Fire Metro Rescue crew had to respond after an unattended tow truck ended up in Cherry Creek Reservoir Sunday morning.
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  Nobody was injured but the crew is still attempting to pull the truck out of the water on the west boat ramp.
  The truck is stuck in ground material. Divers taking an airbag under to lift the truck up, allowing it to be pulled. pic.twitter.com/d5wjfKtudr
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• Democratic VP candidate Tim Kaine to discuss economy in Denver

  21-08-2016 20:01
  
  J. Scott Applewhite, Associated Press fileDemocratic vice presidential nominee Tim Kaine speaks at the Democratic National Convention in 2016.Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Kaine will visit the Denver area Tuesday, when he will participate a roundtable with Colorado small business leaders, according to the Hillary Clinton campaign.
  Kaine will discuss Clinton’s plans for the economy at the event, which is not open to the public, at 9:30 a.m. at Primus Aerospace, 938
  
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• 71-year-old man missing in Aurora

  21-08-2016 19:46
  
  Aurora Police are looking for a 71-year-old man who has been missing since Aug. 14.       
  
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• Missing Aurora man has dementia, history of stroke

  21-08-2016 19:41
  
  Provided by Aurora Police DepartmentWalter Rogers, 71.Aurora police are looking for a disabled man who was last seen on Aug. 14 in the 7100 block of S. Ukraine St.
  Walter Rogers, 71, has a history of stroke and dementia. When he disappeared, he was wearing a brown baseball cap, blue jeans, pants and grey or black shoes.
  Aurora Police can be reached at 303-627-3100.
  
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• Olympics updates: Mountain bike race starts on soaked course

  21-08-2016 19:09
  
  RIO DE JANEIRO — The latest on the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro (all times local):
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  The men’s Olympic mountain bike race has begun on a soggy, muddy course in Deodoro with Czech rider Jaroslav Kulhavy trying to defend his gold medal against a stout field of challengers.
  World champion Nino Schurter of Switzerland and former world champ Julien Absalon of France are the main contenders, but all eyes will also be on Slovakian star Peter Sagan.
  Sagan is the reigning world roa
  
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• Columbine Summer Grind Series: Part II

  21-08-2016 19:04
  
  The first test is looming. This week, the Columbine High School varsity football team will fly to Orlando, Florida, to play unfamiliar talent in its zero week game. It will be the first of many challenges the Rebels expect to see this season.       
  
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• Educators: More School Protection Helping Students Learn

  21-08-2016 18:22
  
  DENVER (AP) – When two students went on a deadly 1999 shooting rampage at Columbine High School, it not only shocked parents, students and teachers, it had a lasting impact on education.
  Copycat threats across the country have forced lockdowns and orders for teachers and students to shelter in place, and parents, teachers and students have spent a lot of time since learning how to respond to threats.
  Nationwide, threats are increasing, according to police, school employees, security consul
  
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• 51 dead after young suicide bomber strikes Turkey wedding party

  21-08-2016 18:20
  
  ISTANBUL — A child suicide bomber killed at least 51 people and wounded nearly 70 others at a Kurdish wedding party near Turkey’s border with Syria, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Sunday, decrying the attack as an attempt by Islamic State extremists to destabilize the nation by exploiting ethnic and religious tensions.
  The bombing late Saturday in Gaziantep was the deadliest attack in Turkey this year.
  It comes amid ongoing struggles between the government and Kurdish militants
  
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• Warm and sunny, then a hint of autumn in weather this week

  21-08-2016 16:53
  
  It will be sunny and warm on Sunday and Monday, but cooler weather is heading to Colorado before temperatures climb again, according to the National Weather Service.
  The high temperature on Sunday in Denver is expected to be 87 degrees, with 88 on Monday. “The only place that we might see showers is down by Fairplay and South Park area,” said Mike Baker, NWS forecaster.
  But a storm that is building over the desert Southwest will come into Colorado late Tuesday night, and could bring
  
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• Latest Forecast: Sunny And Warm Sunday

  21-08-2016 15:39
  
  By Dave Aguilera
  DENVER (CBS4) –
  What a refreshing Fall like day Saturday turned out to be! Denver’s high made it to 76 degrees. Now it is back to summer time heat for Sunday.
  We are watching a ridge of high pressure over California beginning to move eastward into Nevada. This will continue to bring a northwest flow over the state keeping most of the usual isolated storms over southern Colorado for Sunday. While western and northern parts of the state should stay dry for Sunday.
  The
  
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• ‘Global Fest’ In Aurora Celebrates City’s Diverse Culture

  21-08-2016 08:45
  
  AURORA, Colo. (CBS4) – Aurora celebrated its diverse culture on Saturday.
  CBS4 Meteorologist Chris Spears emceed the fashion show at the third annual Global Fest.
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  People got on stage to model traditional dress from 30 different countries.
  Global Fest also offered ethnic food vendors, an international beer garden, and several booths featuring local businesses.
  
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• Short Man With Dirty Blonde Hair Sought In Armed Robbery

  21-08-2016 08:37
  
  TELLURIDE, Colo. (CBS4) – San Miguel County sheriff’s deputies are asking for help in finding an armed robbery suspect.
  Deputies say the robbery happened last Thursday afternoon on Last Dollar Road outside of Telluride.
  The victim says the man took his Samsung smartphone, keys to a Ford Focus, and $500 in cash.
  The thief is described as a 5-foot-1 man with dirty blonde hair and a mustache. He was last seen driving a 1998 to 2000 model white Dodge pickup with an extended cab and no fr
  
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• Alcohol Suspected In Crash That Left Person With Serious Injuries

  21-08-2016 08:01
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – A person suffered serious injuries after getting hit by a suspected DUI driver in downtown Denver.
  Police say the crash happened around 10 p.m. Friday at 18th and California streets.
  The driver was arrested.
  No names have been released.
  
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• QB Situation Still Up In The Air After Broncos’ Loss To 49ers

  21-08-2016 07:05
  
  DENVER (AP) – Christian Ponder ran for a score and threw for another in the fourth quarter and San Francisco pulled away to beat the Denver Broncos 31-24 in an exhibition Saturday night.
  Ponder was signed earlier in the week to bolster the team’s depth at quarterback.
  Blaine Gabbert, trying to solidify his hold on the starting quarterback job in Colin Kaepernick’s absence, led a scoring drive and finished 6 of 9 for 69 yards in roughly a quarter and a half of play.
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• Howard Records 4th Shutout, Rapids Tie Orlando City 0-0

  21-08-2016 06:55
  
  COMMERCE CITY, Colo. (AP) – Tim Howard had his fourth shutout in eight games and the Colorado Rapids tied Orlando City 0-0 on Saturday night.
  Howard, who had played in the English Premier League since 2003 before joining the Rapids in July, had two saves.
  Colorado (11-3-10) is unbeaten in its last three matches and has just one loss since April 9.
  It was just the third shutout this season for Orlando (5-6-13), has just one win in its last nine games and is winless in three straight.
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• Cubs Rough Up Rockies Starter Jeff Hoffman In His ML Debut

  21-08-2016 06:49
  
  DENVER (AP) – Kris Bryant launched a long homer and drove in four runs, Ben Zobrist had three hits and also went deep, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Colorado Rockies 9-2 on Saturday night.
  Miguel Montero had three hits and drove in three for the Cubs, who spoiled the major league debut of Rockies starter Jeff Hoffman.
  Trevor Cahill (3-3) got the win with 4 2/3 innings in relief of spot starter Mike Montgomery.
  Hoffman (0-1), a former first-round pick who was acquired a year ago as part of
  
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• Coach Kubiak Gets Another Look At QBs In Loss To 49ers

  21-08-2016 06:26
  
  DEVNER (CBS4) – The Denver Broncos rookie quarterback Paxton Lynch might have earned himself a chance with the starters next week after tossing two touchdowns against the San Francisco 49ers Saturday night.
  The Broncos lost the game 31-24, but head coach Gary Kubiak said “he’s doing some good things” about Paxton after the game.
  PHOTO GALLERY: 49ers 31, Broncos 24
  Paxton threw an interception while trying to drive the team during a two-minute drill to score.
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• Rookie Paxton Lynch Looks Impressive, Throws TD Pass To John Phillips

  21-08-2016 05:50
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – Denver Broncos head coach Gary Kubiak kept his word and played rookie quarterback Paxton Lynch in the second half of the preseason game against the San Francisco 49ers.
  Paxton Lynch with the touchdown pass. He found John Phillips for an 8 yard grab on a scramble play. #4Broncos
  — Michael Spencer (@MichaelCBS4) August 21, 2016Lynch was able to make some heads turn with a touchdown pass to tight end John Phillips in the waning minutes of the third quarter to tie the gam
  
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• Denver Police Searching For Suspect After Shooting

  21-08-2016 04:59
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – A gunman is on the loose after a shooting in Denver’s Montbello neighborhood.
  Denver police say someone shot a man in the 4800 block of Troy Street just before midnight on Friday.
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  The victim was taken to the hospital with injuries not considered to be life-threatening.
  Investigators are sorting out what led up to the shooting.
  So far police haven’t released any information about a suspect description.
  
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• C.J. Anderson Shows Why He’s One Of The Elite Running Backs

  21-08-2016 04:35
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – The defending champion Denver Broncos showed some vulnerability against the San Francisco 49ers in the first half of their second preseason game.
  The Broncos trail the 49ers 17-10 at halftime.
  QB comparison:
  Sanchez 10/14 120 yards 2 fumbles
  Siemian 10/14 75 yards 1 INT #4Broncos
  — Michael Spencer (@MichaelCBS4) August 21, 2016The first half saw good and bad by Broncos. Quarterback Trevor Siemian went 9-10 on the first drive of the game and C.J. Anderson scored a touc
  
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• PHOTOS: Broncos v 49ers preseason game

  21-08-2016 04:04
  
         
  
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• Siemian Throws Pick-6, Sanchez Takes Over, 49ers Expose Broncos’ Defense

  21-08-2016 04:02
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – Right when it looked like Denver Broncos quarterback Trevor Siemian was the front-runner for the starting quarterback position, he threw a Pick-6 against the 49ers.
  Siemian's drives tonight:
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  Punt
  Pick-6
  Punt#4Broncos
  — Michael Spencer (@MichaelCBS4) August 21, 2016It’s an ongoing evaluation at the quarterback position and it will be a tough decision for head coach Gary Kubiak.
  Devonte Booker was carrying the load at running back in the second quarter. He&rsqu
  
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• Trevor Siemian Looks Good On First Drive, Defense Strong On First Drive

  21-08-2016 03:28
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – Denver Broncos quarterback Trevor Siemian started Saturday against the San Francisco 49ers and he looked strong during the first drive.
  Siemian worked the ball down the field, and according to former Bronco John Lynch, “he didn’t disappoint at all.”
  Siemian looked very impressive on that first drive. 5/6 for 55 yards. #4Broncos
  — Michael Spencer (@MichaelCBS4) August 21, 2016C.J. Anderson capped off the nice opening drive with a 19-yard touchdown run
  
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• Trevor Siemian Looks Good On First Drive, Defense Strong

  21-08-2016 03:28
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – Denver Broncos quarterback Trevor Siemian started Saturday against the San Francisco 49ers and he looked strong during the first drive.
  Siemian worked the ball down the field, and according to former Bronco John Lynch, “he didn’t disappoint at all.”
  Siemian looked very impressive on that first drive. 5/6 for 55 yards. #4Broncos
  — Michael Spencer (@MichaelCBS4) August 21, 2016C.J. Anderson capped off the nice opening drive with a 19-yard touchdown run
  
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• Police: Fatal Crash Was Result Of Street Racing

  21-08-2016 03:09
  
  ADAMS COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4) – Authorities are investigating a fatal crash that occurred Saturday afternoon.
  The crash happened on Federal Boulevard just north of Interstate 76 and at least one person was killed.
  According to deputies, the crash was the result of street racing.
  No names have been released.
  
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• Latest Forecast: A Warming Trend Returns To Finish Weekend

  21-08-2016 02:00
  
  By Dave Aguilera
  DENVER (CBS4) – What a refreshing Fall like day Saturday turned out to be! Denver’s high made it to 75 degrees.
  We are watching a ridge of high pressure over California beginning to move eastward into Nevada. This will continue to bring a northwest flow over the state keeping most of the usual isolated storms over southern Colorado for Sunday. While western and northern parts of the state should stay dry for Sunday.
  The warmer temperatures should stay with us through
  
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• A Warming Trend Returns To Finish Weekend

  21-08-2016 02:00
  
  By Dave Aguilera
  DENVER (CBS4) – What a refreshing Fall like day Saturday turned out to be! Denver’s high made it to 75 degrees.
  We are watching a ridge of high pressure over California beginning to move eastward into Nevada. This will continue to bring a northwest flow over the state keeping most of the usual isolated storms over southern Colorado for Sunday. While western and northern parts of the state should stay dry for Sunday.
  The warmer temperatures should stay with us through
  
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• Family Devastated By Unusual Hit & Run Death

  21-08-2016 01:22
  
  By Melissa Garcia
  BRIGHTON, Colo. (CBS4) – The woman killed in an unusual hit-and-run in Brighton has been identified.
  The Adams County coroner identified the body found off Interstate 76 near 136th Avenue as that of Cindy Augustian, 51, of Aurora.
  CBS4’s Melissa Garcia spoke with family members Saturday who were devastated over Augustian’s death.
  “Shock, disbelief, loss,” said Kathy A. Hinkfuss, a cousin and friend of Augustian. “To hear that she was hit by a
  
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• Family Devastated by Hit & Run Death

  21-08-2016 01:22
  
  By Melissa Garcia
  BRIGHTON, Colo. (CBS4) – The woman killed in an unusual hit-and-run in Brighton has been identified.
  The Adams County coroner identified the body found off Interstate 76 near 136th Avenue as that of Cindy Augustian, 51, of Aurora.
  CBS4’s Melissa Garcia spoke with family members Saturday who were devastated over Augustian’s death.
  “Shock, disbelief, loss,” said Kathy A. Hinkfuss, a cousin and friend of Augustian. “To hear that she was hit by a
  
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• Lack Of Donations Could Mean An End To Annual AIDS Walk

  21-08-2016 00:49
  
  By Kelly Werthmann
  DENVER (CBS4) – Hundreds of people spent their Saturday morning walking and running for a cause.
  “We do it to raise awareness of people living with HIV in our own community,” said Jeff Trujillo, event manager for AIDS Walk Colorado.
  AIDS Walk Colorado is the oldest one-day HIV/AIDS fundraising and awareness event in the Rocky Mountain Region. The Colorado AIDS Project hosted the 29th annual walk Saturday morning at Cheesman Park. Money raised goes to helping
  
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• Coroner’s Report: Elderly Woman Was Drunk When She Struck, Killed Teen

  21-08-2016 00:30
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – A coroner’s report shows a woman who struck and killed a teenage boy in Denver was drunk.
  Investigators say Patricia Livingston, 81, was nearly twice the legal limit when she struck and killed 14-year-old Cole Sukle.
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  Livingston hit two boys on July 13 while they were riding their bikes near Yale Avenue and Colorado Boulevard.
  Livingston was taken to the hospital but died 10 days after the crash.
  
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• Kubiak talks on Siemian vs. Sanchez

  21-08-2016 00:25
  
  DENVER - Will this be the day when a former Northwestern quarterback named Trevor Siemian graduates to NFL starting quarterback?       
  
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