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• Woman Arrested, Accused Of Illegally Collecting Public Assistance

  26-08-2016 23:50
  
  EAGLE COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4)– A woman has been arrested and accused of fraudulently using public assistance benefits.
  In April, the Eagle County Joint Fraud Investigations Task Force began investigating the misuse of services and providing false information of the supsect Jennifer Lee Hetei.
  Hetei, 50, of Eagle County, was arrested, booked into the Eagle County Detention Facility and faces multiple felony theft charges.
  Investigators claim that Hetei intentionally misrepresented her househol
  
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• Tanker Crash Spills Gas On Motor City Drive

  26-08-2016 23:08
  
  COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (CBS4)– A tanker truck spilled gasoline after it crashed early Friday morning on Motor City Drive in Colorado Springs.
  The road was closed for several hours after the tanker crashed near several car dealerships. Fuel spilled onto the road at a rate of 15 gallons per minute.
  (credit: Colorado Springs Fire Dept.)
  People were urged to stay away from nearby Fountain Creek and several parks near the creek were closed because of safety concerns.
  Police believe the tanker
  
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• Long-Shot Cardullo Called Up By Rockies

  26-08-2016 23:08
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — The Colorado Rockies called up Stephen Cardullo from Triple-A Albuquerque on Friday, the first time the 28-year-old infielder-outfielder has been on an active major league roster.
  Cardullo hit .308 with 17 home runs and 72 RBIs in 115 games for the Isotopes this season. Prior to that, he spent four years in independent ball and was the MVP of the Canadian-American Association in 2015.
  Cardullo was selected by Arizona in the 24th round of the 2010 draft and released after
  
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• Power Outage Impacts 3,500+ Customers

  26-08-2016 22:49
  
  CENTENNIAL, Colo. (CBS4)– Thousands of people living in Centennial, Highlands Ranch and Littleton were without power on Friday afternoon.
  The power outage began at 1:14 p.m. Friday and impacted about 3,552 customers including Arapahoe High School.
  The boundaries of the outage are Broadway to Clayton, County Line Road to Costilla. The nature of the issue was not released by Xcel Energy.
  Crews are working on the issue. Power is expected to be restored by 5 p.m.
  
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• Police Investigate Deadly Shooting

  26-08-2016 22:28
  
  AURORA, Colo. (CBS4)– Police in Aurora investigated a deadly shooting that happened on Thursday night.Officers rushed to the 17100 block of East Ohio Place about 6 p.m. Thursday on reports of a shooting.Officers found a woman who had been shot. She was rushed to the hospital where she died a short time later.
  One man was arrested. He has not been identified. What led up to the shooting has not been released.
  
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• Smashed Windows, Purses Stolen From Vehicles At Rocky Mountain National Park

  26-08-2016 22:17
  
  ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK, Colo. (CBS4)– Two vehicles were broken into while parked at Rocky Mountain National Park last weekend. Now park rangers hope someone saw the suspects.
  Between 11 a.m. and 11:45 a.m. on Sunday, two vehicles were broken into at the east Alluvial Fan parking lot in the park. Vehicle windows were broken and purses containing credit cards were stolen. Those cards were used at local businesses shortly after being stolen.
  An image of a man purchasing a variety of cam
  
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• Keidel: Tim Tebow Wants To Play Baseball… Why Do We Care So Much?

  26-08-2016 21:50
  
  By Jason Keidel
  So Tim Tebow is restless. And most people see his audition for MLB teams next week as little more than extension of his athletic boredom, a doomed circus that will waste everyone’s time.
  He’s also cut the line. If any other outsider decided to flex his baseball muscles, there’s no way 20 MLB scouts would attend. That’s all by dint of his stardom, of course. Tebow is more than a failed pro football player. He represents something stark to eve
  
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• Kids Taken After Mom’s Death Back Home

  26-08-2016 21:17
  
  LOS ANGELES (AP) — Authorities say three young children kidnapped from the Los Angeles area after their mother was killed are back in California after being found safe in New Mexico.
  Los Angeles County sheriff’s Capt. Steve Katz said Friday that the children were flown back Thursday night.
  They’re in the custody of the Department of Children and Family Services, which will decide whether they can be placed with family.
  A couple wanted in connection with the kidnapping and the d
  
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• Colorado Foster Care Youth Hear From Nationally Renown Advocate

  26-08-2016 21:06
  
  By Libby Smith
  CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE, Colo (CBS4) – At the Bethany Lutheran Church in Cherry Hills Village, Josh Shipp spoke to foster care youth in one session, and then parents and adults in another session. Shipp brought a message of empowerment to both audiences.
  Josh Shipp speaking in Colorado (credit: CBS)
  “I believe that every kid is one caring adult away from being a success story,” Shipp told CBS4.
  LINK: Josh Shipp
  He spent his entire childhood in the foster care s
  
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• Forecasts Favor Fire Growth In Yellowstone, Grand Teton

  26-08-2016 21:00
  
  YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK, Wyo. (AP) -€” As visitors enjoyed free entry to Yellowstone and Grand Teton national parks on Friday firefighters in both parks prepared for an expected increase in fire activity over the weekend.
  Weather forecasts predicted warmer temperatures, lower humidity and increased wind, all of which means fires in the two parks will likely become more active Saturday and Sunday.
  Yellowstone fire spokesman Bill Swartley said the unknown factor is how strong the wind
  
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• Driver Arrested In Hit & Run That Injured Bicyclist

  26-08-2016 20:03
  
  FORT COLLINS, Colo. (CBS4)– Police in Fort Collins have arrested the suspected driver in a hit-and-run that left a bicyclist injured.The vehicle struck Emily Clark in an eastbound lane of Mulberry near Lemay Avenue about 11:20 p.m. Thursday. Clark, 26, was rushed to Medical Center of the Rockies with serious injuries. (credit: CBS)
  Witnesses told police the driver sped away southbound on Lemay Avenue.
  A short time later, the Larimer County Sheriff’s Office received a call of a suspic
  
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• Washed Ashore Makes Maiden Voyage To Denver Zoo

  26-08-2016 18:38
  
  DENVER (CBS) – A new traveling exhibit, “Washed Ashore: Art to Save the Sea,” is coming to the Denver Zoo.
  The exhibition features 15 sculptures of sea life made from debris collected from beaches.
  (credit: Denver Zoo)
  In a statement, Denver Zoo spokesman Sean Andersen-Vie said the sculptures are meant to “serve as a call to action, encouraging Zoo guests to recycle and prevent ocean pollution.”
  The grand opening for “Washed Ashore” is Saturday, Septembe
  
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• 144th Colorado State Fair Starting In Pueblo

  26-08-2016 17:19
  
  PUEBLO, Colo. (AP) — The 144th edition of the Colorado State Fair is underway in Pueblo.
  Friday’s opening day events include a 4-H horse show, a rodeo and performances by Travis Tritt and Jake Worthington.
  The fair runs through Sept. 7 and includes competitions in everything from horses and hay baling to cheesecake and cookie baking.
  (© Copyright 2016 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.)
  
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• Coffman Talking About Women In Business With Fiorina

  26-08-2016 17:10
  
  GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo. (AP) — Republican Rep. Mike Coffman is sharing the stage Saturday with former presidential hopeful Carly Fiorina at an event about expanding business opportunities for women.
  Coffman and the former CEO of Hewlett Packard are among the speakers at the Working Women Event & Panel at CSU Global Campus in Greenwood Village.
  Coffman is talking at another business event for women next week in the Denver Tech Center. The four-term congressman is holding events as he s
  
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• Yosemite, And President Obama, Head Into Virtual Reality

  26-08-2016 16:46
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — In a new project with National Geographic, Barack Obama becomes the first sitting U.S. president to project himself into virtual reality — in this case, a 360-degree representation of Yosemite National Park.
  The 11-minute VR video , narrated by Obama, is one part paean to the wonders of America’s national parks and one part warning of the threat posed by climate change. It’s also a testament to how powerful VR can be when done right.National Geographic joi
  
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• Latest Forecast: Cool Before Weekend Warm Up

  26-08-2016 15:56
  
  By Dave Aguilera
  DENVER (CBS4) – Our cool down continues for one more day. Highs across the eastern plains will be in the 70s to low 80s with 60s and 70s in the mountains. There is a weak disturbance moving across the state with a bit more moisture available for showers and thunderstorms to develop over the eastern plains and there is a small chance some of the storms may be severe just east of Denver into Kansas.
  A warming trend is in the works for the weekend as a west coast high begins
  
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• Man Strips, Drives Pickup Into Southwest Plane

  26-08-2016 15:13
  
  OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Authorities say a man wearing only boxer shorts stole a pickup and drove it into a Southwest Airlines plane at an airport in Omaha, Nebraska, causing minor injuries to three people on board.
  Eppley Airfield Police Chief Tim Conahan says an officer spotted the man outside the terminal Thursday evening, screaming that people were trying to kill him. When officers approached, the man ran, climbed a fence into the gate area, undressed and stole an airline pickup. He drove in
  
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• Suspect Killed In Officer-Involved Shooting

  26-08-2016 07:59
  
  FORT COLLINS, Colo. (CBS4)– The Larimer County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred Thursday night. One suspect was killed.
  The incident occurred at about 8 p.m. on North College Avenue near Terry Lake, when a woman called and reported that a man with a weapon had been menacing her and several others before he left the scene.
  (credit: CBS)
  When Ft. Collins police officers arrived, the suspect was seen illegally entering the victim’s resid
  
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• Couple Makes Fighting Child Prostitution A Lifelong Goal

  26-08-2016 06:00
  
  By Rick Sallinger
  COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (CBS4) – Children as young as 11 years old are being removed from Asian brothels through undercover work by a Colorado-based organization. It’s called The Exodus Road.
  The organization does its work collecting evidence in brothel-filled streets including in Thailand and India.
  The street in Pattya Thailand filled with brothels (credit: CBS)
  Matt Parker of Colorado Springs and others pose as customers. They seek out children employed as prosti
  
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• Officer-Involved Shooting Investigated

  26-08-2016 05:55
  
  FORT COLLINS, Colo. (CBS4)– Police in Fort Collins investigated an officer-involved shooting on Thursday night.
  The multi-agency critical incident response team has been activated in relation to the incident that occurred about 8 p.m. on North College Avenue near Terry Lake.(credit: CBS)
  Fort Collins police tweeted out an update on the situation.
  The incident was an officer-involved shooting. PIO will brief with investigators & will provide information as it becomes available.
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• Teen Who Inspired Change In Medical Marijuana Law Has Died

  26-08-2016 05:50
  
  DENVER (CBS4)– A teenager who inspired a major change to Colorado’s medical marijuana law has died.
  Jack Splitt passed away on Wednesday. The 15-year-old suffered from cerebral palsy and treated his pain with medical marijuana.Gov. John Hickenlooper signs the medical marijuana in schools bill into law (credit: CBS)
  RELATED STORIES: Marijuana Legalization Story Archive
  His mom, Stacey Linn, fought for the rights of children to receive the treatment on school grounds.
  “Jack&
  
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• Some Health Insurance Companies Won’t Take EpiPen Coupons

  26-08-2016 05:35
  
  DENVER (CBS4)– The maker of EpiPens offered patients more help to pay for its costly emergency allergy shots but didn’t budge Thursday on the $608 price. Some insurance companies won’t take the coupons which leaves little choice for families who depend on the medication.
  Mylan CEO Heather Bresch defended her company’s price hikes Thursday, saying that lowering the price was not an option. Bresch said the company only receives $274 of the $608 for a twin-package of EpiPens
  
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• Groups Challenge Federal Oil, Gas Leasing On Climate Grounds

  26-08-2016 04:51
  
  CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — The federal government needs to consider greenhouse emissions and the potential contribution to climate change before allowing oil and gas development on public land, two environmental groups asserted Thursday in a lawsuit over drilling in Western states.
  Industry advocates stood by their own efforts to keep federal leasing moving ahead.
  The lawsuit filed by WildEarth Guardians and Physicians for Social Responsibility in federal court in Washington, D.C., challenges 3
  
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• Bennet Tours Colorado River Improvements

  26-08-2016 04:34
  
  EAGLE COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4)– Sen. Michael Bennet toured the Colorado River on Thursday to get a closer look at the improvements along the banks. He also said the projects show the importance of public lands in Colorado.
  The improvements along the river were designed with an emphasis on access to the public like fishermen, rafters and other people using the waterway for activities.
  (credit: CBS)
  “The fishing outfitters the raft outfitters have seen an uptick in their business because o
  
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• Trump Co-Chairs For Colorado To Target Minorities

  26-08-2016 04:09
  
  DENVER (CBS4)– Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump’s campaign announced its co-chairs for Colorado on Thursday. They will be leading coalitions across the state targeting Hispanics, African Americans and women.
  The co-chairs will work to keep the conversation focused on what Trump believes about the issues rather than the headlines about his comments.Businessman Floyd Trujillo will focus on Hispanics and said education is critical for Latinos. Republican President candidate
  
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• Man Accused Of Sending Threatening Tweets To CSU Pueblo

  26-08-2016 03:38
  
  PUEBLO, Colo. (CBS4)– A man in Illinois has been accused of sending threatening tweets to Colorado State University in Pueblo.
  Dalton Hollingsworth, 24, said he was upset after hearing about a lawsuit involving former student Grant Neal. Neal was kicked out of CSU Pueblo after being accused, but not convicted, of sexual assault.
  Hollingsworth told investigators he felt he had to express himself after hearing about the case. He’s facing felony charges.
  
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• Motorcycle Safety Focus Of New Signs

  26-08-2016 03:30
  
  DENVER (CBS4)– There is a new sign alerting drivers to watch for motorcyclists in Denver.The sign was installed on Thursday at 50th and Federal Boulevard. Allstate Insurance installed the sign as part of the “Once is Never Enough” program.(credit: CBS)
  Allstate wants to help reduce the number of motorcycle crashes on roads in the Denver metro area.The sign was placed at that location because it is one of the area’s most dangerous intersections.
  
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• Couple Wanted In Woman’s Killing, Kids’ Kidnapping Arrested

  26-08-2016 02:43
  
  LOS ANGELES (AP) — A California couple wanted in connection with a woman’s killing and the kidnapping of her three children in the Los Angeles area were arrested Thursday in Colorado.
  Joshua Aaron Robertson, 27, and Brittany Humphrey, 22, were arrested without incident in Pueblo, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.
  The couple was wanted in connection with the death of Humphrey’s half-sister, Kimberly Harvill, whose body was found with multiple gunsho
  
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• EPA: Metals Get Into Creek Near Site Of Big Mine Waste Spill

  26-08-2016 02:38
  
  DENVER (AP) — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency says some metals escaped into a Colorado creek from a wastewater treatment plant after heavy rains near the site of a big mine waste spill last year.
  The EPA hasn’t identified the metals or quantities that were released in the incident Tuesday near the Gold King Mine.
  The agency said Thursday the metals had been at least partially treated when they were released and would settle out of the creek quickly. Officials say the problem
  
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• New Technology Could Reveal Clues In 1984 Triple Murder

  26-08-2016 02:36
  
  AURORA, Colo. (CBS4)– More than 30 years after a triple murder that left investigators with very few clues, new technology could give detectives the break they need to solve the cold case.Bruce and Debra Bennett with their two daughters (credit: CBS)
  In 1984, Bruce Bennett, his wife Debra and their 7-year-old daughter were found beaten to death inside their home in Aurora. Their 3-year-old daughter was severely injured but survived the attack. (credit: CBS)
  New technology for age progressi
  
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  26-08-2016 02:11
  
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• One More Cool and Rainy Day On the Way

  26-08-2016 01:45
  
  By Ed Greene
  DENVER (CBS4) – Thursday started off cool with a morning low of 47 degrees. Then we briefly saw some sunshine that only warmed us to 71 degrees officially at the airport – just 69 degrees downtown as afternoon storms returned. By late afternoon the sun broke out again, but off to the west there is more moisture headed our way and could keep storms going until after midnight. Tomorrow we could see pretty much the same pattern – showers and storms returning and below
  
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• Latest Forecast: One More Cool and Rainy Day On the Way

  26-08-2016 01:45
  
  By Ed Greene
  DENVER (CBS4) – Thursday started off cool with a morning low of 47 degrees.Then we briefly saw some sunshine that only warmed us to 71 degrees officially at the airport – just 69 degrees downtown as afternoon storms returned.By late afternoon the sun broke out again, but off to the west there is more moisture headed our way and could keep storms going until after midnight.Tomorrow we could see pretty much the same pattern – showers and storms returning and below no
  
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• Ski Train To Winter Park Returns Next Year

  26-08-2016 01:13
  
  By Andrea Flores
  DENVER (CBS4)– It’s still summer but a new train set to run from Union Station to Winter Park next year has some skiers already thinking about hitting the slopes.
  “It would be so much easier,” said skier Jay Dilorenzo. “You ski, you’re tired, and then afterwards it would take all the work out of it.”(credit: CBS)
  The Winter Park Express will run every Saturday and Sunday from Jan. 7 2017 to March 26, 2017, including Martin Luther King, J
  
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• Denver Broncos helmet stolen

  26-08-2016 01:12
  
  Deputies are searching for the person who made off with a Denver Broncos team helmet at a signing.       
  
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• Lynch will get plenty of playing time

  26-08-2016 00:51
  
  In a sense, it doesn't really matter whether Mark Sanchez or Paxton Lynch is the second quarterback in Saturday's game against the Los Angeles Rams.       
  
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• AP Source: Elway, Coughlin, Arians Added To Committee

  26-08-2016 00:45
  
  NEW YORK (AP)– John Elway, Bruce Arians and Tom Coughlin have been added to the NFL’s powerful competition committee, a person familiar with the appointments tells The Associated Press.
  The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the league has not publicly announced the additions to the committee that recommends rules changes.
  Broncos President Elway, Cardinals coach Arians and recently retired Coughlin, a two-time Super Bowl winner when he was coach of the Giants, bring to 1
  
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• Bronco notes: Roster cuts, Melton deal

  26-08-2016 00:43
  
  One problem with having a preseason-long quarterback competition is the Denver Broncos may not want any of their three candidates to play in the meaningless fourth preseason game next week.       
  
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• Military Teams Up With Broncos For NFL Boot Camp

  26-08-2016 00:38
  
  ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (CBS4)– Service men and women hit the field on Thursday for a boot camp made for pro-football players.
  Fifty members from various branches of the military were chosen for what USAA and the Denver Broncos call the NFL Boot Camp.(credit: CBS)There were five drills in all, including a drill called the gauntlet. All the drills are similar to those used by scouts to evaluate potential NFL talent.The drills, including tackling, are one of the many ways the Broncos show appreciat
  
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• Driver Crashes DPS Vehicle Into Garage

  26-08-2016 00:09
  
  DENVER (CBS4)– An employee with Denver Public Schools crashed a DPS van into two garages on Thursday afternoon. Investigators believe a medical condition may be to blame for the crash.
  The van driver went through a yard and crashed into a garage and then another garage near 49th and Tejon. (credit: CBS)
  The driver, who has not been identified, was not hurt.
  
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