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• Man Arrested, Accused Of Stabbing Cab Driver, Assaulting Deputies

  12-09-2016 23:56
  
  SECURITY-WIDEFIELD, Colo. (CBS4)– Deputies in El Paso County arrested a man they believe stabbed a cab driver and assaulted two deputies on Sunday night.
  Investigators say Radoslaw Szczepanski stabbed a cab driver during an argument in the Security-Widefield area south of Colorado Springs about 7:15 p.m. Sunday.During the struggle before the stabbing the cab went off the road and struck a street sign. Once the vehicle came to a stop the suspect ran away from the scene.Deputies caught up to
  
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• Wildfire Burning Near Breckenridge 80 Percent Contained

  12-09-2016 23:19
  
  SUMMIT COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4) – Firefighters on Monday have been battling a wildfire in Summit County near Breckenridge they say is now 80 percent contained.
  The French Gulch Fire has forced the closure of French Creek Road at the Country Boy Mine. It’s burning about one mile east of the Wellington neighborhood.
  No structures are threatened and no evacuations have been ordered. It’s not clear how large the fire is.
  The fire was giving off heavy smoke.
  The cause of the fire is und
  
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• Judge Rules In Favor Of Boy In Wheelchair In Aquarium Dispute

  12-09-2016 23:11
  
  DENVER (CBS4)– A judge has ruled in favor of a family who claimed discrimination at the Downtown Aquarium. A mother sued the attraction after her son, who is in a wheelchair, was denied access to a ride.
  Willie is 10 years old. He has cerebral palsy and is confined to a wheelchair. His family sued Landry’s Downtown Aquarium for discrimination and outrageous conduct.Abby Galdamez with Willie. (credit: CBS)
  In April 2014, Abby had taken Willie to the aquarium. They waited outside in th
  
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• Watch Jets vs. Bills On CBS4 On Thursday Night

  12-09-2016 23:06
  
  Watch the CBS pregame special at 5:30 p.m. Kickoff is at 6:26 p.m.
  
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• NFL Reviewing Medical Response To Newton Head Shots By Broncos

  12-09-2016 22:42
  
  (The Sports Xchange) – Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton absorbed multiple hits to the head in the season-opening loss at Denver, and Broncos’ players said in the aftermath of Thursday’s game that hitting the reigning MVP was key to the game plan.
  Now the NFL and NFL Players Association are investigating the response by medical personnel during the game.
  One specific hit — helmet-to-helmet contact initiated by Broncos safety Darian Stewart — prompted the comp
  
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• Shannon Sharpe On NFL Protests: ‘We’re Asking For Our Respect’

  12-09-2016 21:56
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – Former Broncos tight end Shannon Sharpe commented on the protests that occurred around the NFL this weekend.
  “People seem to think that they can tell, ‘Shannon it’s okay, look at you, look at some of the more prominent African Americans,'” Sharpe said this morning on “Undisputed,” his sports debate show with co-host Skip Bayless. “But no, we make up a small, small portion. We’re disproportionate. We’re not the norm in bl
  
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• Another Sponsor Drops Broncos Brandon Marshall

  12-09-2016 21:40
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – Another sponsor has terminated their agreement with Denver Broncos linebacker Brandon Marshall.
  CenturyLink sent out a statement on Monday stating that the company respects Marshall’s decision not to stand during the national anthem but that “whatever issues we face, we also occasionally must stand together to show our allegiance to our common bond as a nation.”
  “In our view, the national anthem is one of those moments,” the statement reads.
  On
  
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• Broncos Marshall To Take A Knee Again Sunday

  12-09-2016 21:17
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – Broncos linebacker Brandon Marshall says he’ll kneel again before this Sunday’s game during the national anthem.
  Marshall spoke with CBS4’s Michael Spencer about it, saying he’s also planning on meeting with Denver Police Chief Robert White on Tuesday.
  Brandon Marshall says he will kneel again on Sunday against Indy. Says he's meeting with Denver police chief tomorrow. #4Broncos
  — Michael Spencer (@MichaelCBS4) September 12, 2016Marshall sent o
  
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• Snake Fire Burns Near Colorado-Wyoming Border

  12-09-2016 21:15
  
  MEDICINE BOW NATIONAL FOREST, Wyo. (CBS4)– The Snake Fire has exploded in size over the weekend. The wildfire started burning near the Colorado-Wyoming state line on Saturday.
  The wildfire has burned about 2,000 acres near the Battle Creek Campground in the Medicine Bow National Forest.Fire crews blame the extreme fire growth on low humidity levels and strong wind gusts. It’s not clear how the fire started.Wildfire Resources
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• Abandoned Sugar Mill Catches Fire

  12-09-2016 20:54
  
  LONGMONT, Colo. (CBS4)– An abandoned sugar mill in Longmont caught fire on Sunday evening.Copter4 flew over the sugar mill where thick black smoke was seen coming from the building after 6 p.m. Sunday. Copter4 flew over the sugar mill fire in Longmont (credit: CBS)
  The building had been condemned years earlier. Fire crews were able to get control of the fire quickly.No one was hurt. The abandoned sugar mill that caught fire (credit: Boulder County)
  Investigators will not enter the building
  
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• Police: Deadly Bus Crash At DIA Is A Mystery

  12-09-2016 19:45
  
  DENVER (CBS4)– Traffic investigators with the Denver Police Department know how the deadly bus crash occurred at Denver International Airport on Sunday but still don’t know why.
  The bus driver was killed and 15 students were injured about 4:30 p.m. Sunday. Three coaches on board were seriously injured. As of Sunday night, two were in critical condition.
  Three busloads of football players and coaches from Legacy High School were heading home to Broomfield from DIA after a football gam
  
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• Rock Slide Above Silverthorne: No Danger To Residents

  12-09-2016 19:22
  
  By Matt KroschelSILVERTHORNE, Colo. (CBS4)– A rock slide in the rugged mountains above Silverthorne over the weekend had some residents worried but officials with the White River National forest said there was no immediate threat to the area.
  A large plume of dust rose above the slide on the north end of town on Saturday. Some residents thought it was smoke from a wildfire.“I was taken aback to say the least,” said Silverthorne resident Kevin S. Ward.
  The slide path was visible
  
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• Tonight’s XML Guest: Broncos Safety Darian Stewart

  12-09-2016 19:05
  
  Watch Xfinity Monday Live on CBS4 at 6:30 p.m. or head to ViewHouse Centennial to see it live! Join in the fun, enjoy great food & drinks and watch all of tonight's big games on a 200 inch flatscreen.
  
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• El Grito 5K Helps Fund Scholarships For High School Athletes

  12-09-2016 18:38
  
  DENVER (CBS4)– Hundreds of people hit the streets for the 23rd annual El Grito 5K over the weekend.
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  The race helps fund scholarships to graduating high school athletes who are continuing their education.
  CBS4’s Tom Mustin (credit: CBS)
  CBS4 is a proud sponsor of the event that was emceed by CBS4 Anchor Tom Mustin.
  CBS4’s Tom Mustin along with CBS4’s Mark Haas and his wife Megan. (credit: CBS)
  Mustin also ran the race along with CBS4 Sports Mark Haas.
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• Hillary Clinton’s Case of Pneumonia: What It Is, And What It Means

  12-09-2016 18:29
  
  By Dr. Dave Hnida
  (CBS4) -When Hillary Clinton abruptly had to leave a 9/11 Memorial event, her campaign said it was due to “overheating”. Later, her staff provided additional information, saying that the candidate had been diagnosed with pneumonia two days earlier. Clinton’s personal physician later confirmed that information.
  So what is pneumonia, and what does it mean, especially for a 68-year-old candidate for President of the United States?
  First, her illness has been desc
  
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• Firefighters Honored During 9/11 Red Rocks Stair Climb

  12-09-2016 18:27
  
  DENVER (CBS4)– Thousands of people gathered to honor 9/11 victims and firefighters on Sunday for the Red Rocks stair climb.Participants marched nine laps around the naturally-occurring amphitheatre which equals 110 stories of the World Trade Center in New York City. (credit: CBS)
  Dozens of fire departments from across Colorado took part in the climb. (credit: CBS)
  They raised $100,000 for families of the fallen. (credit: CBS)
  
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• This Week In Golf: Dustin Johnson Wins BMW Championship, Eyes FedExCup

  12-09-2016 18:15
  
  By Sam McPherson
  With a round of 63 in Friday’s second round, Dustin Johnson took control of the BMW Championship at the Crooked Stick Golf Club in Carmel, Indiana. He then held on over the weekend with excellent driving and putting to win by three strokes over Paul Casey.
  Johnson’s third win of the season, all in big events, puts him atop the FedExCup standings with just the Tour Championship remaining. In his masterful 23-under effort at Crooked Stick, he led the fie
  
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• Town Hopes Kevin Bacon Will Attend Its 3rd Baconfest

  12-09-2016 17:40
  
  BRATTLEBORO, Vt. (AP) — A Vermont town hopes to bring home the bacon for its third annual Baconfest — Kevin Bacon, that is.
  The Brattleboro Area Chamber of Commerce launched a social media blitz last month inviting Bacon to Saturday’s event. Residents in Brattleboro have been photographed with a life-size cardboard cutout of him as part of the campaign.
  So far, there’s been no word from Bacon. “Flat Bacon” has appeared with Democratic Gov. Peter Shumlin and De
  
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• Firefighters May Let Silver Creek Fire Burn Itself Out

  12-09-2016 17:39
  
  KREMMLING, Colo. (CBS4)– Firefighters continued to monitor the Silver Creek Fire burning northwest of Kremmling. Crews are mostly content to monitor the fire and let it burn itself out.
  The fire has burned 125 acres and started more than three weeks ago in Routt County. The fire is burning in mostly beetle kill trees in the forest.What started the fire is being investigated.
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• Target To Hire More Than 70,000 For Holiday Season

  12-09-2016 17:33
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Target says it will hire more than 70,000 seasonal store workers during the busy holiday shopping season, about the same as it hired last year.
  It also plans to hire an additional 7,500 people for its distribution facilities, which ship online orders and send products to stores.
  The discount chain says it will hold hiring events at all of its 1,800 stores on Oct. 14 and 15. Candidates can also apply online.
  Target Corp., based in Minneapolis, says existing employees will fi
  
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• Days Of Delays Expected After Contruction Equipment Damages Bridge

  12-09-2016 17:18
  
  By Joel Hillan
  GOLDEN, Colo. (CBS4) – The right lane of eastbound Interstate 70 at 6th Avenue is closed because of bridge damage from an accident.
  (credit: CBS)
  A piece of construction equipment on the back of a semi-truck hit the bridge Sunday night.(credit: CBS)
  No one was hurt, but the accident took a chunk out of the bridge and concrete fell onto the road.
  (credit: CBS)
  The Colorado Department of Transportation says the right lane of eastbound I-70 at 6th Ave. will likey remain closed
  
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• Burke Ramsey, JonBenet’s Brother, Breaks Silence In Interview With Dr. Phil

  12-09-2016 16:37
  
  By Libby Smith
  BOULDER, Colo. (CBS4) Outside the Boulder house where JonBenet Ramsey was murdered, Dr. Phil McGraw spoke with CBS4’s Karen Leigh about his interview with Burke Ramsey. This is Burke Ramsey’s first interview about the death of his little sister since her body was found on December 26th, 1996.
  (Credit Dr. Phil Show)
  “So can you tell us why Burke Ramsey is talking now? Why is he reaching out?” Leigh asked McGraw.
  “If the story is going to be told, he sa
  
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• Denver Police Cruiser Involved In Crash

  12-09-2016 16:17
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – A crash involving a Denver police officer took place early Monday morning.
  It involved two cars and took place at West 14th Avenue and Sheridan Boulevard.
  The police officer’s cruiser was on the way to check out reports of a police chase and slammed into a car at the intersection. The cruiser reportedly had its lights and sirens activated.
  No one was hurt.
  
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• Latest Forecast: Cooler Week Ahead With Rain Chances

  12-09-2016 15:57
  
  By Lauren Whitney
  DENVER (CBS4) – Much cooler temperatures on the way today, and for the rest of the week. After hitting 90 yesterday, a cold front will knock us down to the mid 70s today. We’ll be breezy and dry through most of the day, but this afternoon and evening we could get a few isolated storms across the Front Range and plains, a few in the foothills as well.
  Fire danger remains high in northwest Colorado along the Little Snake River areas and White River. Red Flag Warnings
  
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• The Good, The Bad And The Ugly Of Fantasy Baseball In September

  12-09-2016 14:58
  
  By Sam McPherson
  September is an exciting month in Major League Baseball, as every team can expand its roster to include more players for the final weeks of the season. This often means rookies coming up to take starts and plate appearances away from veteran producers on your fantasy team.
  Realistically, there are 10 American League teams still chasing playoff spots, and in the National League, there are six more teams pursuing the pennant. That means 14 other teams are trying out different play
  
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• Team Involved In School Bus Crash Was Returning From California Football Game

  12-09-2016 14:49
  
  By Jamie Leary
  DENVER (CBS4) – A bus driver with the Adams County 12 school district was killed Sunday late afternoon when the bus she was driving veered off a road at Denver International Airport.
  Three busloads of football players and coaches from Legacy High School were heading home from DIA after a football game in California when the crash occurred. The bus that crashed was carrying 31 passengers and for unknown reasons, the driver made a second lap back towards arrivals on the East s
  
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• Hundreds Show Support For Deputy Fighting For His Life

  12-09-2016 14:36
  
  By Andrea Flores
  PARKER, Colo. (CBS4) – Douglas County Detective Dan Brite is still in critical condition, and while he’s unable to leave his hospital bed at this time, the community came to him Sunday to pray for his recovery.
  Detective Brite was injured in the line of duty more than a week ago during a shootout with a suicidal man.
  (credit: CBS)
  Hundreds rallied around Parker Adventist Hospital to pray outside Brite’s room.
  “He charged in, and ran to the fight,&rdq
  
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• Surfboards Offer New Way For Denverites Get In Shape

  12-09-2016 07:02
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – Surfers love the thrill of the waves and the sand, but in Colorado it’s the Rocky Mountains and it’s a new backdrop for surfing.
  CBS4’s morning anchor Britt Moreno practiced her popups right in Denver.
  At City Surf Fitness in LoHi people are riding a new fitness wave. It’s a total body workout performed on a wobbly surfboard. Surf coach Rachel Van Natta is a fitness guru whose tried most workouts. She says surfing is the most challenging.
  “It t
  
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• Reynolds’ Homer In 10th Lifts Rockies To 3-2 Win Over Padres

  12-09-2016 04:12
  
  SAN DIEGO (AP) – After having surgery on his left hand on Aug. 15, there was some doubt whether Mark Reynolds would play again this season.
  Not only did he come back on Aug. 31, but on Sunday, he hit a milestone, game-winning homer.
  Reynolds connected leading off the 10th inning and the Colorado Rockies beat the San Diego Padres 3-2 to salvage a split of a four-game series.
  It was the 250th homer of his career and 13th of the season.
  “It’s special. I never thought I’d hav
  
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• 9/11 Victims, Heroes Honored In Colorado On 15th Anniversary

  12-09-2016 03:00
  
  By Melissa Garcia
  DENVER, Colo. (CBS4) – Thousands of Coloradans came together Sunday to honor the victims of the 9/11 terror attacks.
  Nearly 3,000 Americans lost their lives on that day 15 years ago.
  City officials partnered with the state to host a ceremony called Colorado Remembers 9/11.
  The Colorado Remembers 9/11 event in Civic Center Park (credit: CBS)
  “9/11 was a national tragedy,” said Jordan Clark, Assistant Director with Counter Terrorism Education Learning Lab.
  The n
  
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• Driver Killed, 2 Critical After School Bus Crashes At DIA

  12-09-2016 02:44
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – A driver was killed and five people have been transported to the hospital after a school bus crashed into a concrete wall at Denver International Airport.
  According to the Denver Police Department, the bus crashed Sunday afternoon and a female bus driver died at the scene.
  BREAKING: School bus crash @ DIA. Several transported in critical condition. Watch here for updates. pic.twitter.com/V9QtfqhP6D
  — Denver Police Dept. (@DenverPolice) September 11, 2016Due to traffic
  
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• Denver 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb ‘Still An Amazing Tribute’

  12-09-2016 02:30
  
  By Kelly Werthmann
  DENVER (CBS4) – Firefighters from across Colorado and six other states came to Denver for a special 9/11 memorial event.
  The Denver 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb began in 2005 when a handful of firefighters from the Denver and Castle Rock fire departments wanted to pay tribute to the firefighters killed on Sept. 11, 2001. Now 343 firefighters from multiple agencies take part, one firefighter for every New York Fire Department member killed in the Twin Towers.
  “Fifteen
  
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• Latest Forecast: Cool Down Coming Should Slow Fire Danger

  12-09-2016 01:30
  
  By Dave Aguilera
  DENVER (CBS4) – On the weather map there is a cold front in the Pacific Northwest moving our way. Ahead of this front Colorado we have had a big push of west-south west winds bringing in hot desert air and boosting the fire danger in many locations. Denver made it to 90 degrees officially on Sunday. The record high is 92 set in 1951!Cooler air will be oozing in on Monday bringing in 70s and a slight chance for late day storms. Tuesday will be even cooler wit
  
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• Cool Down Coming Should Slow Fire Danger

  12-09-2016 01:30
  
  By Dave Aguilera
  DENVER (CBS4) – On the weather map there is a cold front in the Pacific Northwest moving our way. Ahead of this front Colorado we have had a big push of west-south west winds bringing in hot desert air and boosting the fire danger in many locations. Denver made it to 90 degrees officially on Sunday. The record high is 92 set in 1951!Cooler air will be oozing in on Monday bringing in 70s and a slight chance for late day storms. Tuesday will be even cooler wit
  
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• CBS Sports Poll 9/11/16

  12-09-2016 01:19
  
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• Several In Critical Condition After School Bus Crashes At DIA

  12-09-2016 00:49
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – Several people have been transported to the hospital in critical condition after a school bus crashed at Denver International Airport.
  According to the Denver Police Department, the bus crashed Sunday afternoon.
  BREAKING: School bus crash @ DIA. Several transported in critical condition. Watch here for updates. pic.twitter.com/V9QtfqhP6D
  — Denver Police Dept. (@DenverPolice) September 11, 2016Due to traffic accident on level 4, please use the WEST terminal for passeng
  
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• Denver Police Help Out With Arrest Of Person Of Interest In Homicide

  12-09-2016 00:05
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – Police have arrested a person of interest in a homicide that occurred in Aurora on Saturday.
  According to police in Denver, officers assisted Aurora police officers in apprehending James Anthony Draper, 33, who was wanted for felony assault in Denver and may be connected to a murder in Aurora. Police said he was involved in a carjacking and randomly firing shots from a gun on Sunday.
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  Police were able to arrest Draper after a pursuit that ended near East Colfax
  
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• Denver Police Help Arrest Murder Suspect After Chase

  12-09-2016 00:05
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – Police arrested a murder suspect after a chase with shots fired that led officers from Aurora to Denver.
  According to police in Denver, officers assisted Aurora police officers in apprehending James Anthony Draper, 33, who was wanted for felony assault in Denver and is a suspect in a murder in Aurora. Police said he was involved in a carjacking and randomly firing shots from a gun on Sunday.
  (credit: CBS)
  Police were able to arrest Draper after a pursuit that ended near Eas
  
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