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• Cowboys Officially Sign Former Broncos QB Mark Sanchez

  04-09-2016 23:40
  
  FRISCO, Texas (AP/CBS4) – The Cowboys signed former Denver Broncos quarterback Mark Sanchez and waived Jameill Showers on Sunday in a swap of backup quarterbacks behind rookie starter Dak Prescott.
  Dallas had to make room on the 53-man roster for Sanchez after signing the six-year veteran to a one-year contract. Tony Romo remained on the active roster amid uncertainly on how long he will be out with a broken bone in his back sustained in a preseason game.
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• Wildfire Burning Near Dear Trail East Of Denver

  04-09-2016 23:36
  
  ARAPAHOE COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4) – Firefighters have been battling a fire in Arapahoe County on Sunday.
  The fire was burning near Deer Trail along Interstate 70 east of Denver.
  Firefighters from several agencies brought in equipment to help with the fire burning off Highway 40.
  It’s not clear how large the fire is.
  The cause of the fire hasn’t been released.
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• Crews Battle Brush Fire Near Livermore

  04-09-2016 23:31
  
  LARIMER COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4) – Firefighters responded to a brush fire that broke out Sunday afternoon in Larimer County.
  The fire was burning near the town of Livermore near the Mill Creek Subdivision north of County Road 80C and east of County Road 59.
  The fire was estimated at approximately 30 acres.
  #StarwoodFire update. LCSO & USFS fighting ~30 acre fire. CR 59 & Starwood Trl. Follow @larimersheriff
  — Larimer Sheriff (@LarimerSheriff) September 4, 2016No structures are cu
  
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• Crews Battle 200-Acre Brush Fire Near Livermore

  04-09-2016 23:31
  
  LARIMER COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4) – Firefighters responded to a brush fire that broke out Sunday afternoon in Larimer County.
  The fire was burning near the town of Livermore near the Mill Creek Subdivision north of County Road 80C and east of County Road 59.
  The fire was estimated at approximately 200 acres.
  #StarwoodFire update. LCSO & USFS fighting ~30 acre fire. CR 59 & Starwood Trl. Follow @larimersheriff
  — Larimer Sheriff (@LarimerSheriff) September 4, 2016No structures
  
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• Suspect Sought After Stabbing In Downtown Denver

  04-09-2016 23:08
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – Police in Denver are looking for a man they say stabbed someone downtown.
  The stabbing happened Saturday night near Broadway and Curtis Street.
  The victim was taken to the hospital but the condition of the victim hasn’t been released.
  #BREAKING DPD on-scene at Broadway & Curtis on a Serious Injury assault. One victim transported. Susp B/M, 5-11, 180 pic.twitter.com/QZV4P7Zmc1
  — Denver Police Dept. (@DenverPolice) September 3, 2016Police say the suspect is a
  
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• Evacuations after NoCo wildfire

  04-09-2016 23:08
  
  A wildfire that started Sunday afternoon near Red Feather Lakes has prompted multiple evacuations.        
  
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• Video: Brewery Tour Ends Unexpectedly For Participants

  04-09-2016 22:52
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – A new video shows a Colorado brewery tour with an unexpected ending. A group set out to enjoy a few beers, but it turns out it was all part of a social experiment.
  Unsuspecting passengers got onto a bus thinking they were getting a tour of Denver’s breweries. Instead they were taken to school over drinking and driving.
  (credit: CDOT)
  (credit: CDOT)
  The Colorado Department of Transportation commissioned the video where passengers are drinking — and so is the driv
  
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• Body dumped in Morgan County

  04-09-2016 22:48
  
  The body of a person who authorities believe is a homicide victim was apparently dumped just north of Wiggins.       
  
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• Grass fire burning in Deer Trail

  04-09-2016 22:41
  
  A grass fire started burning Sunday afternoon in Deer Trail.       
  
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• 3 injured in I-25 crash

  04-09-2016 22:41
  
  Three people were injured Sunday morning in a crash on Interstate 25.       
  
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• How to help wounded DougCo detective

  04-09-2016 22:29
  
  The Douglas County detective who was shot by a suspect Friday remains in “very critical condition,” the sheriff’s office says.        
  
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• Father, son trying to climb high peaks

  04-09-2016 22:01
  
  Turner Liotta, 9, and his dad David took off for the summit of Mount Elbert in Colorado Sunday morning. It’s the 13th state in which the pair reached the highest peak.       
  
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• Columbine star flips for soccer, scooter

  04-09-2016 21:46
  
  More than 3.8 million people have seen -- then wondered -- how Columbine soccer's Dylan Prichett-Ettner pulled off his miraculous flip goal. We couldn't figure it out either, so we went right to the source.       
  
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• 5th Annual ‘Labor Of Love’ Offers Free Dental Care

  04-09-2016 21:20
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – There’s a chance to get some free dental care for many families who might not be able to afford a trip to the dentist.
  Risas Dental and Braces’ 5th annual Labor of Love event runs from 8 a.m. to noon on Monday. The company will offer free dental care, including teeth cleanings, cavity fillings, and a complete exam with X-rays.
  There will also be music and food during the event.
  The locations are as follows:
  Wheat Ridge – 3815 N. Wadsworth Blvd, Wheat Ridge
  
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• Wells Closing After Oklahoma Quake Fraction Of State’s Total

  04-09-2016 20:52
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) – The 37 wastewater disposal wells to be shut down in north-central Oklahoma, where a 5.6 magnitude earthquake struck this weekend, are just a fraction of the state’s total number.
  There are about 4,200 total wells across the state and about 700 in a 15,000-square-mile “Area of Interest” created by the commission to address earthquakes in the area that includes the epicenter of Saturday’s temblor near Pawnee.
  The earthquake tied a November 2011 qu
  
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• Deputy Remains In Critical Condition After Shooting, Community Rallies

  04-09-2016 19:42
  
  DOUGLAS COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4) – A Douglas County detective remains in critical condition after a shooting with a suspect and now the community is rallying in support.
  The shooting happened Friday after police responded to reports of a suicidal man near Dixon and Alpine Drive. Deputies shot and killed the suspect after he fired at officers.
  CBS4’s Lauren DiSpirito talked to the community supporting Detective Dan Brite.
  According to information from deputies and Brite’s family, Br
  
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• Keo vows to learn from DUI mistake

  04-09-2016 18:45
  
  GLENDALE, ARIZ. – Shiloh Keo was a tad overqualified to play in the fourth and final preseason game Thursday night, which explains why he may have been the Denver Broncos' best player on the field.       
  
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• Broncos 53-man payroll

  04-09-2016 18:41
  
  There may be on-field questions and concerns regarding the quarterback transition from Peyton Manning to Trevor Siemian.       
  
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• Vehicle Break-Ins Becoming A Big Problem At Trailheads & Parks

  04-09-2016 18:40
  
  By Andrea Flores
  DOUGLAS COUNTY (CBS4) – The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office has issued a warning for people leaving their cars unlocked around popular trailheads and parks.
  Vehicle break-ins are on the rise in Douglas County, in areas many may not expect, including parking lots of parks and trailheads like the Glendale Farm Open Space.
  “It’s kind of surprising to me that someone can get into a car without getting noticed,” said Adrian Benham.
  (credit: CBS)
  Since Ju
  
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• Broncos release Hillman, Sanchez

  04-09-2016 18:39
  
  A little fatter in their savings account, thinner in experience, the Denver Broncos set their 53-man, season-opening roster Saturday.       
  
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• Chatwood Struggles Again At Home, Rockies Lose To D-Backs

  04-09-2016 18:22
  
  DENVER (AP) – Tyler Chatwood was happy with his stuff but he wasn’t happy with the results.
  Chatwood started strong but faltered badly in the third inning, giving up five runs in the Colorado Rockies’ 9-4 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks on Saturday night.
  It was another tough home start for Chatwood (10-9), who is now 4-8 with a 5.67 ERA at Coors Field this season after his first three years in Denver were relatively successful.
  “If you look back I was one of the better
  
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• Colorado Springs Police Find Chemical Bottle Bombs

  04-09-2016 18:07
  
  COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) – Colorado Springs police say they found several chemical bottle bombs while responding to a report of shots being fired.
  Police say several of the bombs went off Saturday night and they found several unexploded bombs scattered in a parking lot.
  The bomb squad and Colorado Springs Fire Department firefighters made sure the unexploded devices were safe.
  No injuries were reported and no suspects have been located.
  (© Copyright 2016 The Associated Press. All
  
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• Sun Filled Sunday

  04-09-2016 15:04
  
  By Dave Aguilera
  DENVER (CBS4) – There will be a mix of sunshine and warmth for some areas of the state on Sunday. Other areas still may see afternoon storms fire up with a few severe spots.
  Over Denver it looks like it will be mostly sunny and dry for the day. However, over the northwest and northeastern corners of the state there is a chance for severe storms late in the day.Labor Day should also be warm and dry for the Mile High City with a few isolated storms in the mountains. Temperat
  
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• Latest Forecast: Sun Filled Sunday

  04-09-2016 15:04
  
  By Dave Aguilera
  DENVER (CBS4) – There will be a mix of sunshine and warmth for some areas of the state on Sunday. Other areas still may see afternoon storms fire up with a few severe spots.
  Over Denver it looks like it will be mostly sunny and dry for the day. However, over the northwest and northeastern corners of the state there is a chance for severe storms late in the day.Labor Day should also be warm and dry for the Mile High City with a few isolated storms in the mountains. Temperat
  
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• 2 CSU Students Score Some Tuition Relief With Money Kicks

  04-09-2016 08:25
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – A $5,000 credit will be applied to a couple of Colorado State University students who turned out to be good kickers.
  Sophomore Erin Eck and senior Matt Glassmeyer both kicked 20-yard field goals through the uprights during the Rocky Mountain Showdown at mile high Friday night.
  (credit: UCHealth)
  (credit: CBS)
  Two University of Colorado students also had a chance to win UCHealth’s Kickin’ for Tuition contest, but they didn’t make it.
  All four contestants ha
  
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• Cleveland Scores Twice, AFA Beats Abilene Christian 37-21

  04-09-2016 08:01
  
  AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. (AP) — Receiver or running back — Ronald Cleveland doesn’t know how to classify himself.
  How about this: Burgeoning playmaker.
  Cleveland rushed for a score and caught a 62-yard TD pass as Air Force beat Abilene Christian 37-21 on Saturday for its 13th straight win at home.
  The sophomore plays a hybrid position in the Air Force’s triple-option offense. His 33-yard TD run in the second quarter began a spurt of 21 straight points to help the Falcons
  
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• Suspect sought in afternoon stabbing

  04-09-2016 05:35
  
  Police are on the scene of a stabbing near downtown.       
  
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• Labor Day Lift Off in Colorado Springs

  04-09-2016 05:33
  
  One of the most colorful events of the holiday weekend is going on in Colorado Springs.       
  
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• Rapids Drop 2nd In Row, Fall To Revolution 2-0

  04-09-2016 03:51
  
  FOXBORO, Mass. (AP) – Juan Agudelo and Chris Tierney scored and the New England Revolution beat the Colorado Rapids 2-0 on Saturday night to end a six-game winless streak.
  The Revolution (7-12-9) had been shutout four straight times.
  Agudelo opened the scoring – and ended New England’s scoring drought – in the 12th minute. Lee Nguyen, on the right side of the box, dropped a header to a streaking Gershon Koffie who tapped it to Agudelo for the finish off the far post.
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• Neighbors: Man Shot By Deputies A ‘Recluse,’ ‘Hurt By Society’

  04-09-2016 03:37
  
  By Melissa Garcia
  PARKER, Colo. (CBS4) – The man who was shot and killed by deputies after opening fire on Friday in Douglas County has been identified as Randall Rodick, 40.
  Neighbors, who knew him as Randy, said that Rodick and his wife had moved into their current home on the outskirts of Parker about 10 years earlier.
  They described Rodick as a recluse and said that he was a troubled man who seemed hurt by society.
  (credit: CBS)
  On Saturday, investigators collected bags full of evidenc
  
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• Warm Holiday Weekend With A Few Storms

  04-09-2016 02:40
  
  By Dave Aguilera
  DENVER (CBS4) – Scattered storms created gusty winds across the eastern plains to end the day Saturday. A few severe storms did pop over the extreme eastern plains. In fact, one storm prompted a tornado warning to be issued near Akron in Washington County where several funnel clouds were sighted.
  As we head into Sunday there will be drier air working its way in so our chances for thunderstorms will dramatically drop across the Front Range and eastern plains. That being sai
  
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• Latest Forecast: Warm Holiday Weekend With A Few Storms

  04-09-2016 02:40
  
  By Dave Aguilera
  DENVER (CBS4) – Scattered storms created gusty winds across the eastern plains to end the day Saturday. A few severe storms did pop over the extreme eastern plains. In fact, one storm prompted a tornado warning to be issued near Akron in Washington County where several funnel clouds were sighted.
  As we head into Sunday there will be drier air working its way in so our chances for thunderstorms will dramatically drop across the Front Range and eastern plains. That being sai
  
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• Police Union: Officers May Boycott 49ers Over Kaepernick

  04-09-2016 02:19
  
  SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — The union for police officers who work San Francisco home games says its members may boycott policing the stadium if the 49ers don’t discipline Colin Kaepernick for refusing to stand during the national anthem and for his statements about law enforcement.
  A letter from the Santa Clara Police Officers Association sent to the 49ers was obtained Friday by KNTV-TV, the NBC affiliate in San Jose.
  It says that Kaepernick’s protest has “threatened ou
  
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• Knipp Leads Northern Colorado Past Rocky Mountain 56-27

  04-09-2016 02:15
  
  GREELEY, Colo. (AP) – Jacob Knipp threw for two touchdowns and ran for another as Northern Colorado beat NAIA-member Rocky Mountain College 56-27 on Saturday.
  Knipp led the Bears on a 69-yard drive in the first 1:45 and completed a 5-yard touchdown pass to Eric Onic. Knipp later had a 1-yard scoring plunge and then threw a 32-yard score to Stephen Miller. UNC’s Darius Graham scored two touchdowns on the ground.
  Northern Colorado led 42-0 at the half in its home opener.
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• Dolly the elephant dies at 52

  04-09-2016 02:02
  
  The Denver Zoo’s beloved Dolly the elephant died Friday. She was 52 years old – and believed to be one of the oldest elephants in captivity.        
  
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• Trend of vehicle trespasses in DougCo

  04-09-2016 02:01
  
  Parking lots at trailheads and parks are the target of a recent rash of vehicle trespasses in Douglas County.       
  
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• Man killed in parking lot at State Fair

  04-09-2016 02:00
  
  The Pueblo County Sheriff's Office says a man was shot and killed in a Colorado State Fair parking lot late Friday.       
  
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• Suspect who shot DougCo detective ID'd

  04-09-2016 01:57
  
  The man who shot a Douglas County detective Friday afternoon has been identified.       
  
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• Convicted Pimp Ordered To Pay For Treatment Of Victims

  04-09-2016 01:50
  
  CENTENNIAL, Colo. (CBS4) – A man convicted in a case of child sex trafficking has now been ordered to pay the state tens of thousands of dollars for the physical and mental health treatment of the victims.
  It comes under a new law that allows prosecutors to ask those convicted of crimes to pay the state back for the treatment of the victims. It’s believed to be the first time it’s happened.
  Alex Brown has been ordered to pay $72,000 for the state’s treatment of the girls
  
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• CBS Sports Poll 9/3/16

  04-09-2016 01:36
  
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• Cowboys Agree To 1-Year Deal With Former Broncos QB Sanchez

  04-09-2016 01:19
  
  (AP) – A person with knowledge of the deal says the Dallas Cowboys have agreed on a one-year contract with quarterback Mark Sanchez, who will back up rookie Dak Prescott while Tony Romo recovers from a back injury.
  Sanchez was released by the Denver Broncos on Saturday, clearing the way for the six-year veteran to sign with another team. The person confirmed the agreement to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the contract can’t be signed until Sunday.
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• DPS: Students Continue To Improve On Assessment Tests

  04-09-2016 00:55
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – Denver Public Schools says students continue to improve on the statewide assessment tests.
  Superintendent Tom Boasberg visited Palmer Elementary School Thursday morning. He says the state’s academic success measurement shows Denver is building on the progress it’s shown over the last 10 years.
  Superintendent Tom Boasberg at Palmer Elementary School (credit: CBS)
  Boasberg, however, says education needs to keep evolving.
  “It’s so important that educati
  
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• Deployed Solder Wins Broncos Contest, Makes Fantasy Picks Via Skype

  04-09-2016 00:31
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – There were special memories for some Colorado military members despite a Broncos loss.
  A group got the chance to participate in a fantasy football draft at soon-to-be-renamed Sports Authority Field at Mile High Thursday night.
  (credit: CBS)
  The opportunity came from a special contest. Participants needed a nomination for the event.
  Michael Casper was among the people selected, but he’s deployed in Afghanistan. His wife went for him and Casper watched via Skype.
  Michae
  
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