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• Attempted Kidnapping Suspect Told Victim ‘Come With Me’

  25-08-2016 23:40
  
  JEFFERSON COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4)– The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office has released a sketch of an attempted kidnapping suspect wanted for trying to lure a little girl away from her yard.
  The incident happened Monday night in the 10000 block of West Grand Avenue near Kipling.
  The 9-year-old girl said the man touched her shoulder, told her to come with him as she was pulling a toy in her driveway. She ran inside and told her parents.
  The man is described as white with tanned skin, abou
  
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• Attempted Kidnapping Suspect Told Child ‘Come With Me’

  25-08-2016 23:40
  
  JEFFERSON COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4)– The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office has released a sketch of an attempted kidnapping suspect wanted for trying to lure a little girl away from her yard.
  The incident happened Monday night in the 10000 block of West Grand Avenue near Kipling.
  (credit: CBS)
  The 9-year-old girl said the man touched her shoulder, told her to come with him as she was pulling a toy in her driveway. She ran inside and told her parents.
  The man is described as white with tan
  
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• Hiker’s Body Found Below Summit Of Mount Harvard

  25-08-2016 23:34
  
  CHAFFEE COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4)– The body of a hiker from Vermont was recovered below the summit of Mount Harvard early Thursday morning.About 5 p.m. on Wednesday, the Chaffee County Sheriff’s Office received notification of a missing hiker on Mount Harvard. The hiker, Eric A. Poehlman, 46 of Richmond, Vermont, was dropped off at the trailhead about 7 a.m. and supposed to be picked up at 3 p.m. at the same location.
  When he did not return by 5 p.m. Wednesday, his family notified authori
  
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• Broncos Offense Says It Will Be Stronger This Season

  25-08-2016 23:03
  
  ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — The Denver Broncos rode a dominant defense to the Super Bowl title last season, but this year the offense wants to carry its share of the responsibility.
  It seems improbable after Peyton Manning retired and his backup, Brock Osweiler, signed as a free agent with Houston, but the players believe this year’s offensive unit is stronger than last year’s. Denver netted 5,688 yards, its lowest total since 2011.
  Quarterback Trevor Siemian gets a chance to prove
  
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• The USGS’s Other Earthquake Measurement

  25-08-2016 22:59
  
  By Alan Gionet
  GOLDEN, Colo. (CBS4)– It’s a complicated formula for calculating the severity of earthquakes. But we get it… kind of. Still, it has generally served us well: 5.4, 6.2, 8.0, 9.1. You get the point.
  “Magnitude is not a good predictor of damage,” said the USGS’s scientist in charge, Dr. Harley Benz.
  But the media continues to pass along numbers from the USGS variation of the Richter scale called the “Moment Magnitude Scale” to convey a
  
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• Parks And Wildlife Officer Rescues Trapped Owl

  25-08-2016 22:49
  
  FREMONT COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4) – An owl stuck in a fence turned some heads earlier this week in central Colorado.
  Sheriff’s deputies responded to the report of the trapped owl and, upon arrival, realized they needed help from Colorado Parks and Wildlife.
  After receiving the call, CPAW’s Officer Holder flew to the scene and was able to save the owl.“It is great to have the partnership and working relationship we do with our local wildlife officers,” the
  
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• Driver Apologizes After Road Rage Caught On Camera

  25-08-2016 22:45
  
  CORONA DEL MAR (CBSLA.com) — A driver who was caught on video screaming at a bicyclist apologized Thursday.
  Robert Lewis says he’s embarrassed after that video went viral.
  “I’m just an old surfer, knucklehead, and I do apologize for using the words that I used,” Lewis told CBS2 reporter Michelle Gile.
  Lewis, 66, was recorded Wednesday morning making threats and uttering profanity and slurs when he confronted a bicycle rider.
  The cyclist claims his elbow was brushed
  
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• Auditions Taking Place Saturday For ‘Our Souls At Night’

  25-08-2016 21:56
  
  COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (CBS4) – A new movie starring Jane Fonda and Robert Redford will be filmed in Florence and there’s a casting call for extras.
  Jane Fonda (credit: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
  People can audition this Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Colorado Springs at 925 South Institute Street. It’s open to anyone ages 12 and older.
  The Netflix-produced movie is an adaptation of the Kent Haruf novel “Our Souls at Night.” Haruf died in 2014 and the nov
  
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• Advocates File Lawsuit Over Homeless Sweep

  25-08-2016 21:27
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – The city of Denver is facing legal action after a sweep through homeless camps earlier this year in which tents and other personal property were removed.
  In early March city officials were fed up with the personal items filling the street on the corners of Park Avenue West and Lawrence Street, outside the Denver Rescue Mission. City workers wound up clearing out the items after multiple warnings.
  Jason Flores-Williams, an attorney, is now representing nine people whose had
  
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• Morfitt Blog: ‘Braun Had Great Tips On How To Prepare’

  25-08-2016 21:22
  
  By Karen Morfitt
  This last month has been a roller coaster when it comes to training. Just a few weeks ago I ran a 10-mile long run, and the following week struggled to get out of bed to do any running!
  RUN WITH CBS4: Track the Team
  Needless to say, I’ve been pretty discouraged. Meeting with professional runner Aaron Braun was just what I needed.
  (Credit CBS)
  Not only did Braun win last year’s Denver Rock & Roll half marathon but his average mile was just 5 minutes!!  Braun
  
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• Effort Continues To Prevent Another High School Sexting Scandal

  25-08-2016 21:13
  
  CANON CITY, Colo. (CBS4) – It has been almost a year since a sexting scandal at Canon City High School in which students were found to be taking and sharing nude photos through secret apps.
  A group is now taking action in an effort to avoid something like it from happening again.
  Canon City High School (credit: CBS)
  The Digital Citizenship Group is educating parents about some of the dangerous aspects of technology. The group is made up of teachers, parents and grandparents.
  They worked wi
  
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• Orlando Hospitals Won’t Bill Nightclub Shooting Victims

  25-08-2016 21:02
  
  ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — The Orlando hospitals that treated dozens of people injured in the Pulse nightclub massacre are not billing survivors for out-of-pocket medical expenses.
  News outlets report Orlando Regional Medical Center, which treated most of the survivors of the June 12 attack, announced Wednesday that it would seek payment from other resources such as insurance plans and a victims’ fund established by city officials.
  Florida Hospital, which treated 12 survivors, says it woul
  
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• Who Stole Broncos Player’s Helmet? Police Want To Know

  25-08-2016 20:59
  
  ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (CBS4) – Photos released by police on Thursday show two males who are believed to have stolen the helmet of a Broncos player at team headquarters.
  The Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office isn’t saying which player’s helmet was taken, but they said the crime happened after practice on July 31 during an autograph session. That was Day 4 of Denver Broncos training camp.
  The department described the specifics of the theft as follows:
  “At the session, the pl
  
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• Hero Officer Rescues Dog From Burning Car In Indiana

  25-08-2016 20:58
  
  GARY, Ind. – Inside a burning car along a Northwest Indiana expressway was some precious cargo.
  Bella the dog was trapped.
  However, Bella is going to be OK, thanks to quick action of a cop in the right place at the right time, CBS 2’s Mai Martinez reports.
  Lake County Sheriff Deputy Chief Dan Murchek rescued Bella from the flames.
  “I was at the right place at the right time,” Murchek said. “I didn’t want to see the dog burn alive in the car, and I was going to
  
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• Bear Cubs Spotted Near Cheesman Reservoir

  25-08-2016 20:38
  
  JEFFERSON COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4) – A pair of bear cubs, with mama not far behind, were spotted on the rocks near Cheesman Reservoir.
  Denver Water, who manages the reservoir, tweeted about it today:
  Bear cubs spotted near #CheesmanReservoir! They're in the distance, and they're adorable. pic.twitter.com/4AthojirYt
  — Denver Water (@DenverWater) August 25, 2016Cheesman Reservoir is located southwest of Denver near the town of Deckers.
  The reservoir has a capacity for 79,064 acre feet of w
  
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• CBS4 Run Team Gets Advice From 2015 Half Marathon Winner

  25-08-2016 20:24
  
  By Libby Smith
  COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo (CBS4) As several of the CBS4 newsroom staff train for the Transamerica Rock ‘n’ Roll Denver Half Marathon, who better to talk to than a former winner of the race? That’s exactly what Karen Morfitt and Britt Moreno did. They met professional runner, Aaron Braun in Colorado Springs. Braun won the 2015 Rock ‘n’ Roll Denver Men’s Half Marathon with a time of 1:07:15.
  (Credit CBS)
  “How fast are you going when you’r
  
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• Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus

  25-08-2016 19:48
  
  The Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus will take place on Sept. 30 and several dates in early October at the Denver Coliseum.
  
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• MacIntyre Enters 2016 On The Coaching Hot Seat

  25-08-2016 19:41
  
  (AP) – To consider Les Miles on the dreaded hot seat at LSU entering this season suggests a lot about job security among college football coaches these days — especially those in the Southeastern Conference.
  In 11 seasons as Tigers coach, Miles has 112 wins. Only one LSU coach has more and Charlie McClendon’s 137 victories came in 59 more games. Miles’ .778 winning percentage is better than any coach who has had more than a 30-game stint at LSU — even Nick Saban at
  
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• Jared Bednar Named New Avalanche Head Coach

  25-08-2016 19:15
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – The Colorado Avalanche has named Jared Bednar as their new head coach.
  BREAKING: The #Avs have hired Jared Bednar as the new head coach. pic.twitter.com/aFNk6FS8U7
  — Colorado Avalanche (@Avalanche) August 25, 2016Avalanche General Manager Joe Sakic said the team interviewed “several good candidates” before settling on Bednar.
  “Jared’s track record of success as a head coach in the American Hockey League speaks for itself and he is considered to
  
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• Doctor Riding Bike To Fight Leukemia, Lymphoma

  25-08-2016 19:08
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – A Denver doctor is preparing for quite the bike ride to fight leukemia and lymphoma.
  Dr. Frank Moore, a pathologist from Rose Medical Center, is planning a 200 mile bike ride through the Alps in Switzerland. His 6-year-old niece is fighting the disease, and he’s calling his effort CellCycle.
  LINK: cellcycleride.org
  On Wednesday Moore’s colleagues held a picnic at the hospital to help raise money.
  “We’ve really brought the community of leukemia patien
  
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• Bank Robber Strikes For Fifth Time

  25-08-2016 18:32
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – A 39-year-old man has robbed five different Denver banks in the past three months.
  Shawn Scott (credit: Denver police)
  That’s according to Denver investigators, who say Shawn Scott went into the TCF Bank at Broadway and Evans Avenue on Tuesday morning and showed a note demanding money.
  The TCF Bank at Broadway and Evans Avenue (credit: CBS)
  After getting cash, he then ran away heading east.
  It’s a pattern police say Scott keeps repeating, despite having already
  
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• Yellowstone Celebrates Park Service Centennial, Despite Fire

  25-08-2016 18:24
  
  YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK, Wyo. (AP) — Popular tourist areas in Yellowstone and Grand Teton national parks will be open for the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service on Thursday, but a wildfire is forcing some visitors to drive a little farther than they expected to get to the celebration.
  The fire in Grand Teton National Park has shut down a route leading to Yellowstone’s South Entrance, so visitors coming from the south through Wyoming will have to take an hourlong detour
  
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• 4 Players To Watch In AFC West Preseason Games This Weekend

  25-08-2016 17:29
  
  DENVER (CBS4/The Sports Xchange) – Broncos fans will certainly be tuned in when Denver faces off against the Rams on Saturday night, but there are three other NFL preseason games that are worth paying attention to as well.
  The Broncos, as always, have two regular season games to plan for against each of their AFC West foes, and the Chiefs, Raiders and Chargers also play this weekend.
  This third week of preseason games is showtime in the league for teams that want one last look at their fir
  
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• Which National Parks Are Free In Colorado This Weekend

  25-08-2016 16:47
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – The National Park Service is celebrating its 100th birthday with a gift to you.
  Every national park, monument, historic site, and more across the country is free this weekend, including right here in Colorado.
  And the number of places to visit in Colorado is long:
  Bent’s Old Fort outside La Junta
  The Black Canyon of the Gunnison near Montrose
  The Colorado National Monument by Fruita
  The Curecanti National Recreation Area west of Gunnison
  Dinosaur National Monument, wh
  
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• NPS free admission for its birthday

  25-08-2016 16:32
  
  Help celebrate the National Park Service's 100th birthday by getting out and exploring.       
  
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• Questions Loom As Broncos Head Into Third Preseason Game

  25-08-2016 16:09
  
  ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) – The Denver Broncos face critical decisions two weeks before the Super Bowl champions open the season.
  They have more questions than answers heading into the third preseason game, none more glaring than at quarterback. Trevor Siemian was named the starter ahead of veteran Mark Sanchez for the game against the Los Angeles Rams on Saturday, and the full-time job appears to be his to lose.
  Siemian, in his second year out of Northwestern, said he isn’t looking beyo
  
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• Serial bank robber on the loose

  25-08-2016 16:00
  
  Police released photos and have identified a man wanted for a rash of bank robberies that started back in May.       
  
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• Latest Forecast: More Rain Possible Later Today

  25-08-2016 15:49
  
  By Lauren Whitney
  DENVER (CBS4) – Cool temperatures to start the day in Colorado, we felt a bit like fall earlier today. We’ll be on the dry side through most of the day, but we could see more moderate to heavy rainfall again this afternoon and evening. Showers and storms could start by mid-afternoon and stick around well into the night. On and off rain possible for the front range and plains. Overnight, rain will continue in the high country, and we may even have a little drizzle to
  
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• John Elway Expected To Join NFL Competition Committee

  25-08-2016 14:48
  
  (The Sports Xchange) – The NFL’s competition committee reportedly has added two new members, who are selected by commissioner Roger Goodell.
  Arizona Cardinals head coach Bruce Arians and Denver Broncos executive vice president of football operations/general manager John Elway are joining the competition committee, league sources told ESPN’s Adam Schefter on Wednesday.
  The competition committee is led by chairman Rich McKay, who is the president of the Atlanta Falcons. McKay had
  
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• Arenado Homers, But Rockies Lose To Brewers Again

  25-08-2016 14:44
  
  The homer was Arenado's 34th of the season and moved him at top the National League leaderboard, one ahead of the Chicago Cubs' Kris Bryant.
  
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• Development adds to Denver parking woes

  25-08-2016 06:19
  
  You think you’ve got some parking problems? Wait until you see what some City Park West residents say they’ll be up against.       
  
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• Topgolf Coming To Thornton Despite Some Neighbors Protests

  25-08-2016 06:10
  
  THORNTON, Colo. (CBS4)– The Thornton City Council approved a new Topgolf driving range despite some neighbors’ protests.
  The driving range will be located near Interstate 25 and 136th Avenue in Thornton.A video on Topgolf’s website highlights what residents can expect from the 64,000 square foot, three-story driving range, including restaurants, lounges, and outdoor entertainment.
  Residents cite noise and traffic concerns as the primary issues with the golf entertainment comple
  
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• IV bar opens in Denver

  25-08-2016 06:07
  
  The newest bar in Denver is not exactly what you’d think.       
  
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• Thornton Approves Retail Pot Sales

  25-08-2016 06:05
  
  THORNTON, Colo. (CBS4)– One city in the Denver metro area has decided to lift its ban on retail marijuana sales.
  Thornton was one of the biggest cities in the region with a ban on retail pot sales. During Tuesday’s city council meeting, some residents testified that the shops would send the wrong message to children.
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  But city council members said the community needs the tax revenue from marijuana sales.
  The number of retail p
  
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• Why One High School Football Player Won’t Be Able To Play The Entire Season

  25-08-2016 05:52
  
  By Jeff Todd
  AURORA, Colo. (CBS4)– An Aurora family is questioning the hardship waiver process for high school student athletes after their own child’s football season is in doubt.
  “I’ve played football my whole life and to know that I can’t play the first five games in the last year of high school is really disappointing to me,” said Eric Jenkins, who is starting his senior year at Eaglecrest High School.
  Eric Jenkins (credit: CBS)
  Eric was hoping to play on
  
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• Photos released of burglary suspects

  25-08-2016 05:45
  
  The Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office distributed photos Wednesday of a man and a woman who are believed to have been involved in a burglary that ended in a struggle with the victim.       
  
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• Trump To Attend Fundraiser In Colorado

  25-08-2016 05:22
  
  ASPEN, Colo. (CBS4)– Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump will be in Colorado on Thursday for a fundraiser.
  Trump is scheduled to attend a private fundraiser in Aspen. Republican President candidate Donald Trump addresses supporters at the Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum on July 29, 2016. (credit: JASON CONNOLLY/AFP/Getty Images)
  Larry Mizell is one of the hosts. He’s a businessman and philanthropist.
  
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• New School Named After Education Pioneer

  25-08-2016 05:16
  
  DENVER (CBS4)– Applause rang out as Denver Public Schools Superintendent Tom Boasberg officially opened the Regis F. Groff campus in northeast Denver.
  “It feels really amazing,” said student KJ Ecto.
  (credit: CBS)
  Wednesday’s ribbon cutting ceremony celebrated the $25 million project that will house two high schools—the Kipp Northeast Leadership Academy and STRIVE Prep Rise. The schools are located in an area that is often overlooked by DPS.
  “It sends a really
  
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• Cancer Now Becoming The Number One Cause Of Death In America

  25-08-2016 04:46
  
  By Dr. Dave Hnida
  (CBS4) -For close to a century, heart disease has been the #1 cause of death in America. But a new study out of the CDC shows that cancer will soon be the leader.
  As of 2014, cancer has passed heart disease, as is the leading cause of death in 22 states, including Colorado. In the year 2000, it was the leading cause in only two states.
  So what’s going on?
  Researchers are not sure, but believe better prevention and treatment of heart problems are responsible for a better c
  
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• Cancer Now Becoming The No. 1 Cause Of Death In America

  25-08-2016 04:46
  
  By Dr. Dave Hnida
  (CBS4) – For close to a century, heart disease has been the #1 cause of death in America. But a new study out of the CDC shows that cancer will soon be the leader.
  As of 2014, cancer has passed heart disease, as is the leading cause of death in 22 states, including Colorado. In the year 2000, it was the leading cause in only two states.
  So what’s going on?
  Researchers are not sure, but believe better prevention and treatment of heart problems are responsible for a b
  
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• Sanchez has it all except one thing

  25-08-2016 04:41
  
  ENGLEWOOD—Off the field, Mark Sanchez acts and talks like a franchise quarterback.       
  
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• 2 killed in aircraft crash

  25-08-2016 04:02
  
  Two men were killed when the motorized glider they were in crashed Wednesday afternoon       
  
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