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• Man Who Impersonated Police Officer Sentenced

  15-09-2016 23:56
  
  DENVER (CBS4)– A man who was found guilty of impersonating a police officer and assaulting a woman was sentenced on Thursday.
  Morris Fate was convicted of impersonating a police officer, third-degree assault and attempted sexual assault in July.Fate, 33, offered a ride to a woman at 17th Avenue and Xenia Street on Oct. 6, 2015. Police say he grabbed her grabbed her, claiming to be a police officer and showing a badge.
  The woman was able to get away and Fate was arrested a short time later.
  
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• Mountain Lion Caught On Tape In Rocky Mountain National Park

  15-09-2016 23:23
  
  ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK, Colo. (CBS4) – A sighting of a lifetime was caught on tape this morning in Rocky Mountain National Park, when a mountain lion stalked after a pair of coyotes.
  “One of our interns caught this extraordinary moment on film this morning,” the park posted to their Facebook page.M. Hamblen is credited with the video, which appears to be taken from inside one of the park’s buildings.
  “Every wildlife sighting is exciting, but you never kno
  
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• Police Search For Man Who Set Fire To Mattresses

  15-09-2016 23:03
  
  BOULDER, Colo. (CBS4)– Police in Boulder searched for a person of interest in a mattress fire outside a furniture store.
  Firefighters rushed to the north side of Boulder Furniture and Mattress at 2125 Pearl Street about 11:25 p.m. Wednesday on reports of a fire. When crews arrived they found a stack of mattresses burning next to the building.
  The flames were 15-20 feet high when firefighters arrived. Crews were able to extinguish the fire before it caused any damage to the inside of the bu
  
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• Recall Issued For Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Smartphones

  15-09-2016 22:50
  
  (CBS4) – A recall has been issued by the Consumer Product Safety Commission for 1 million Samsung Galaxy Note 7 devices due to fire risk.
  U.S. regulators say the batteries can explode or catch fire.
  Samsung disclosed the issue earlier this month. The company said 2.5 million of the phones have been sold and the problem has occurred a “few dozen” times, according to the Associated Press.
  CBSSacramento.com reported that the Federal Aviation Administration also cautioned users not
  
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• Police Seek Public’s Help In Homicide Investigation

  15-09-2016 22:39
  
  DENVER (CBS4)– Police in Denver hope someone will come forward with information about an unsolved homicide.
  Officers rushed to the 5500 block of Xanadu Street, near the intersection of Maxwell Place, about 9 p.m. Monday.
  Officers found the victim inside the home, Gervais Spencer, 45, shot to death. Investigators believe he was shoot between 7:30 p.m. and 8:40 p.m.
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  Anyone with information regarding these crimes or recognizes the suspect in the sketch is asked to contact Crime
  
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• Peyton Manning Squares Off Against OtterBox Ollie

  15-09-2016 22:18
  
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  FORT COLLINS, Colo. (CBS4) – Peyton Manning is fighting to become the new OtterBox spokesperson over Ollie the Otter.
  “Manning will serve as spokesman for the company, debuting in an ad series that begins airing Sept. 16,” the Ft. Collins-based smartphone case company said in statement today.
  A preview of the first battle royale commercial was posted on their Facebook page:What’ll come of Ollie should he lose?
  OtterBox says that, while the otter refuses
  
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• Man Pleads Guilty In Standoff, Sentenced To 11 Years

  15-09-2016 22:16
  
  BRIGHTON, Colo. (CBS4)– A man who kept police at bay for eight hours in Broomfield earlier this year has pleaded guilty to two charges in exchange for more than a dozen other charges dropped.
  In exchange for the guilty pleas to vehicular eluding and ID theft, Shane Potts was sentenced to three and eight years, respectively, in the Department of Corrections, and 20 other charges were dropped.
  Officers and SWAT teams were called to an apartment on Arista Place, near the 1stBank Center,
  
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• Are the Colts still the Broncos' rival?

  15-09-2016 21:20
  
  Forget the Raiders or even the Patriots.  If you’re looking for the Broncos real rival look at the Colts.       
  
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• Siemian takes on another No. 1 pick

  15-09-2016 21:13
  
  A nation of football fans now know the name Trevor Siemian.       
  
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• Bodies Of 2 Coloradans Killed Fighting ISIS To Return Home

  15-09-2016 20:57
  
  DENVER (CBS4)– The bodies of two Coloradans killed fighting ISIS will return home on Friday.
  The bodies of Levi “Jack” Shirley and Jordan MacTaggart are expected to return to Colorado on Friday morning at Union Station. Their bodies arrived in Chicago on Wednesday.
  Shirley grew up in Colorado. He died in Syria on July 14 fighting on behalf of Kurdish forces.
  Jordan MacTaggart, 22, was believed to be killed on Aug. 3 while fighting in a squad that included two Americans and a Sw
  
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• Suspicious Item At DIA Cleared, Operations Return To Normal

  15-09-2016 19:30
  
  DENVER (CBS4)– Police in Denver investigated a suspicious item at Denver International Airport on Thursday morning after a dog hit on a bag found near a ticketing counter.
  Ticket counters on that level started reopening just after 9 a.m. and police cleared the scene shortly after.
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  Police tweeted an update on the investigation.
  Denver Police have determined the suspicious item is safe. We are re-opening the area to the ticket counters-Pass drop off will re-open soon
  — De
  
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• Ski Areas, Skiers Rejoice With Fresh Snow

  15-09-2016 19:05
  
  ARAPAHOE BASIN, Colo. (CBS4)– A week before the official start to fall, snow has started to fall in the high country. The overnight dusting of white powder is especially evident along the Continental Divide.
  Winter Park (credit: Winter Park Ski Area)
  Both ski areas there received snow not just on the mountaintops, but all the way down to the base areas.
  Arapahoe Basin (credit: Arapahoe Basin)
  Loveland Ski Area says it’ll start making snow in 15 days.
  Arapahoe Basin staffers posted th
  
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• Peyton Manning touting phone protectors

  15-09-2016 19:01
  
  You've got to hand it to former Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning: He's not sitting around idly during his retirement.       
  
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• Colorful plants for cool weather

  15-09-2016 18:38
  
  The late season garden should be as colorful as any other time of the growing season. To keep your garden bright, provide proper care and grow late-blooming perennials.       
  
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• Dr. Phil Answers Your Questions About Burke Ramsey Interview

  15-09-2016 18:35
  
  DENVER (CBS4)– Dr. Phil’s first two parts of his interview with JonBenet’s brother, Burke Ramsey, was so popular that he’s answering your questions.
  Burke Ramsey was just 9 years old when his sister was found dead. His parents went to great lengths to protect his privacy and keep him out of the media spotlight. Now, at the age of 29, he’s speaking exclusively on the Dr. Phil Show.
  (Credit: Dr. Phil Show)
  Dr. Phil wraps up this revealing interview with Burke Ramsey w
  
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• Broncos increase in value

  15-09-2016 18:20
  
  The Denver Broncos increased nearly a half-billion dollars in value over the past year but still aren't among the National Football League's 10 most valuable teams.       
  
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• Concerns with proposed minimum-wage hike

  15-09-2016 18:15
  
  For Colorado restaurant leaders, who are the primary funders of the campaign to defeat the minimum-wage hike on November's ballot, a major sticking point in the proposed constitutional amendment is its provision raising the credit for tipped workers at the same monetary levels as it raises the ground-floor wage for statewide workers.       
  
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• Family, Friends Remember Murder Victim

  15-09-2016 18:08
  
  AURORA, Colo. (CBS4)– Family and friends gathered to remember a young woman who was found shot to death din her apartment last weekend. Her husband has been named a person of interest in her murder.
  Ashley Ross Draper was found dead inside her apartment on Memphis Way on Saturday.
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  Police said her husband, James Anthony Draper, is a person of interest in her death. Officers say he is also responsible for a violent crime spree the next day.
  Dozens of people gathered for the emo
  
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• Police clear suspicious item at DIA

  15-09-2016 17:55
  
  Police have deemed a suspicious item at Denver International Airport Thursday morning as safe.       
  
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• Suspicious Item At DIA Cleared, Passenger Drop Off Returns To Normal

  15-09-2016 17:30
  
  DENVER (CBS4)– Police in Denver investigated a suspicious item at Denver International Airport on Thursday morning. Ticket counters on that level started reopening just after 9 a.m. and police cleared the scene shortly after.
  Police tweeted an update on the investigation.
  Denver Police have determined the suspicious item is safe. We are re-opening the area to the ticket counters-Pass drop off will re-open soon
  — Denver Int'l Airport (@DENAirport) September 15, 2016The investigation i
  
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• Boy Who Shot Himself Took Gun From Master Bedroom

  15-09-2016 17:10
  
  OAK CREEK, Colo. (CBS4) – The 3-year-old boy who shot and killed himself near Steamboat Springs got the gun from his parent’s master bedroom.
  Gavin Stiles, the son of a Steamboat Springs police officer, found his father’s gun when his mother was on a different floor of the home and his father was outside.
  (credit: CBS)
  The tragedy happened in July at the family’s home in Oak Creek, not far from Steamboat Springs.
  The father was placed on unpaid leave during the investigat
  
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• Boy Who Shot Himself Got Gun From Master Bedroom

  15-09-2016 17:10
  
  OAK CREEK, Colo. (CBS4) – The 3-year-old boy who shot and killed himself near Steamboat Springs got the gun from his parent’s master bedroom.
  Gavin Stiles, the son of a Steamboat Springs police officer, found his father’s gun when his mother was on a different floor of the home and his father was outside.
  (credit: CBS)
  The tragedy happened in July at the family’s home in Oak Creek, not far from Steamboat Springs.
  The father was placed on unpaid leave during the investigat
  
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• Vice President Biden To Visit DU

  15-09-2016 16:57
  
  DENVER (CBS4)– Vice President Joe Biden will speak at the University of Denver on Thursday night for the annual Korbel Dinner.The event begins at the Ritchie Center at 7 p.m. Thursday. The event honors Josef Korbel, the first deatn and founder of the Josef Korbel School of International Studies.
  
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• CSU’s Bobo: QB Collin Hill Will Start Saturday’s Game

  15-09-2016 16:06
  
  FORT COLLINS, Colo. (CBS4)– Freshman Collin Hill will start for the Colorado State University Rams on Saturday.
  Hill replaced Fatone Bauta in the second half of last weekend’s game.Hill will be the third starting quarterback in just three games. (credit: CBS)
  “Guess what? You will not be perfect out there, you won’t. As much as you want to go out there and have this day and feel really good, you’re going to make some mistakes. You can’t let that mistake mess y
  
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• McNichols Civic Center Building Reopens After Makeover

  15-09-2016 15:45
  
  DENVER (CBS4)– The historic McNichols Civic Center Building will reopen Thursday after a year of renovations.The McNichols Building is typically used for special events and meetings.Denver Mayor Michael Hancock will celebrate the opening of the building in Civic Center Park at 10 a.m. Thursday.Crews have made several upgrades to the space including a new front courtyard.
  
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• McNichols Building Reopens After Makeover

  15-09-2016 15:45
  
  DENVER (CBS4)– The historic McNichols Civic Center Building will reopen Thursday after a year of renovations.
  The McNichols Building is typically used for special events and meetings.
  McNichols Building (credit: CBS)
  Denver Mayor Michael Hancock will celebrate the opening of the building in Civic Center Park at 10 a.m. Thursday.
  Crews have made several upgrades to the space including a new front courtyard.
  
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• Suspicious Item At DIA Complicates Passenger Drop Off

  15-09-2016 15:38
  
  DENVER (CBS4)– Police in Denver investigated a suspicious item at Denver International Airport on Thursday morning.The investigation kept people from dropping off at Level 6 West at DIA. Passengers were urged to use the east side of Level 6.
  Police tweeted an update on the situation.Due to police activity passenger drop-off on level 6 West is not available. Please use East Side. Officers are investigating suspicious item
  — Denver Int'l Airport (@DENAirport) September 15, 2016
  
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• United Flight Diverted To DIA

  15-09-2016 15:37
  
  DENVER (CBS4)– A United Airlines flight was diverted to Denver International Airport for a possible security scare Wednesday evening.United Airlines flight 1243 landed at DIA and all passengers de-boarded the plane for about 2½ hours while the plane was searched.Passengers were allowed back on the plane after the security sweep and the flight continued to its San Diego destination. The FBI investigated the incident.
  
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• Rockies, D-Backs Set Record For Most Combined Runs In Season Since 1969

  15-09-2016 15:33
  
  PHOENIX (The Sports Xchange) – Arizona manager Chip Hale said he didn’t expect to see 16-homer power from second baseman Jean Segura.
  As it turns out, neither did Segura.
  Segura had five hits including a pair of home runs to power the Arizona Diamondbacks past the Colorado Rockies 11-6 Wednesday, completing a three-game sweep.
  “I didn’t realize I had that kind of power,” Segura said. “It’s a good home field here at Chase Field, especially with the roof o
  
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• Latest Forecast: Isolated Storms Possible Later Today

  15-09-2016 15:27
  
  By Lauren Whitney
  DENVER (CBS4) – Mild and sunny through most of the day across the Front Range. The Denver area should stay pretty clear, but we could get a few isolated storms in our area this afternoon and evening. The best chance for storms stays to the north of the city, toward the Wyoming and Nebraska borders. A few storms in our far eastern plains and southeastern corner could turn severe. Temperatures today are in the mid 70s, with lots of 60s in the high country.
  Tomorrow, a touch
  
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• Strangers Help Man in Burning Truck

  15-09-2016 14:43
  
  A serious crash, a truck on fire lodged under a bus and the driver trapped inside. That's what Leonard Rogers drove up to this morning.       
  
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• Improvements coming to Quincy & Gun Club

  15-09-2016 05:38
  
  If you have to travel through the intersection of Quincy Avenue and Gun Club Road in Aurora you know the backups can be frustrating."In this intersection here a lot of people come up north and then turn left onto Quincy and so that what's caused some of the backup and that's why we chose this solution," said Andrew Meyerkord, consultant project manager.       
  
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• Remains of ISIS fighters back to Colo.

  15-09-2016 05:37
  
  The families of two men killed in Syria will finally get to bury their loved ones.       
  
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• George W. Bush Speaks At The Fort Carson Transition Summit

  15-09-2016 05:35
  
  COLORADO SPRINS, Colo. (CBS4) – President George W. Bush was in Colorado Springs on Wednesday for the Fort Carson Transition Summit.
  The former president talked to soldiers and families who are leaving the military to start new careers. Those soldiers face unique challenges as they prepare to rejoin civilian life.
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  He told the group they have a lot to offer.
  “Think about it. The pool of talent that has spent time in the military has been through danger, has come out, and
  
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• U.S. Labor Secretary Visits Colorado To Support Raising Minimum Wage

  15-09-2016 05:16
  
  DENVER (CBS) – The U.S. labor secretary was in Colorado Wednesday to support raising the state’s minimum wage.
  A ballot measure would raise Colorado’s minimum wage to $12 an hour by 2020, and U.S. Labor Secretary Tom Perez says it would be good for Colorado’s economy. But studies — even data from his own department — vary widely on whether minimum wage hikes hurt more than help, especially in the restaurant industry.
  U.S. Labor Secretary Tom Perez in Colorado
  
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• Residents weigh in on overhaul

  15-09-2016 05:16
  
  COLLEGE STATION, Texas - More than a dozen people from the Eastgate neighborhood  met with the city Wednesday evening to learn more about a water and wastewater rehabilitation project for their neighborhood.        
  
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• Hall of Fame nominates 10 Broncos

  15-09-2016 04:43
  
  Among the 94 modern-era nominees for the Pro Football Hall of Fame class of 2017, 10 have connections to the Denver Broncos.       
  
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• Police Officers Restore Faith In Humanity To Family Of Little Girl With Cancer

  15-09-2016 03:51
  
  By Kathy Walsh
  LAKEWOOD, Colo. (CBS4) – The parents of a little girl who’s fighting cancer say the police in Lakewood have restored their faith in humanity.
  When Taylor Burgess’ special “go bag” was stolen, Lakewood police officers went beyond the call of duty.
  People call Taylor Burgess “Mighty T.”
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  “I’m kicking cancer’s butt,” 7-year-old Taylor told CBS4 Health Specialist Kathy Walsh.
  But it hasn’t been easy f
  
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• Man Shoots 3 At Senior Citizen Complex, Kills Self

  15-09-2016 03:26
  
  CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — A 77-year-old man shot three people Wednesday at a senior citizen apartment complex where he lived, killing one before he killed himself nearby as officers closed in on him, police said.
  One victim was shot inside the Heritage Court Apartments in Cheyenne, and two were shot outside, said Dan Long, spokesman for the Cheyenne Police Department.
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  Larry Rosenberg fled after the shootings armed with a handgun and rifle. He killed himself as officers approached
  
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• Police Investigating Rash Of Vehicle Break-Ins

  15-09-2016 02:39
  
  MONUMENT, Colo. (CBS4) – Police are trying to find whoever stole from vehicles parked in Monument neighborhoods.
  About 10 cars were targeted. Police say all of them were unlocked.
  Police are reminding people to secure their vehicles and not to leave any valuables inside.
  “In addition to securing vehicles, we also encourage everyone to make sure their basement and main floor windows are closed and locked, and that their garage doors are also closed,” police said in a statement.
  
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• Do not resuscitate tattoo won't work

  15-09-2016 02:39
  
  Sheila Evans contacted the Next team with our Next Question. She wanted to know if a tattoo that said “DNR” if it would be considered a do not resuscitate order.       
  
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• Ad blows smoke on cigarette taxes

  15-09-2016 02:37
  
  A new political ad on Colorado’s airwaves aims to convince you that raising cigarette taxes is a bad idea.       
  
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• A new coat of paint on RiNo

  15-09-2016 02:36
  
  Not everyone could see a rabbit riding a tortoise, and call it art. The people living in RiNo proudly don't fall into that category.       
  
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• Firefighters Rescue Man Trapped In Deep Trench For 45 Minutes

  15-09-2016 02:31
  
  COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (CBS4) – A worker was rescued from deep inside a construction trench Wednesday afternoon.
  Firefighters worked to free man buried up to his waist in dirt near The Broadmoor resort in Colorado Springs. He was trapped for approximately 45 minutes.
  Trapped party talking to crews during rescue efforts. pic.twitter.com/M40HDL7ix6
  — CSFD PIO (@CSFDPIO) September 14, 2016Rescue successful. Worker extricated from trench. pic.twitter.com/l5eJKisWmk
  — CSFD PIO (@CS
  
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• Fire Threatens Homes, Residents Evacuated

  15-09-2016 01:49
  
  GRAND COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4) – The wildfire burning near Kremmling has forced residents from their homes.
  Firefighters called for a helicopter to help with the wildfire burning near Grand River Ranch and Gore Woods Estates, located five miles west of Kremmling.
  (credit: CBS)
  The fire has burned less than 10 acres since it was first reported Tuesday afternoon.
  About 12 homes have been evacuated. Some 75 fire crews attacked the blaze from the ground.
  The wildfire burning in Grand County o
  
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• Latest Forecast: Back to the 70s Thursday With Little Chance for Storms

  15-09-2016 01:43
  
  By Ed GreeneDENVER (CBS4) – Wednesday turned out to be a sunny and warmer day as we reached 84 degrees officially at the airport and 82 degrees downtown.We did see storms develop around the state again on Wednesday with some prompting Severe Storm Warnings.Some storms produced nearly 2″ hail.Thursday should turn just a bit cooler with a high back in the mid 70s and only a slight chance for an isolated storm.Look for scattered storms on Saturday with a high in the lower 70s.
  The weeke
  
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• Back to the 70s Thursday With Little Chance for Storms

  15-09-2016 01:43
  
  By Ed Greene
  DENVER (CBS4) – Wednesday turned out to be a sunny and warmer day as we reached 84 degrees officially at the airport and 82 degrees downtown. We did see storms develop around the state again on Wednesday with some prompting Severe Storm Warnings. Some storms produced nearly 2″ hail. The storms just seemed to bypass Denver, although one did form right near the airport. Thursday should turn just a bit cooler with a high back in the mid 70s and only a slight chance for an i
  
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• Denver Cadet Manager Fired For Bullying

  15-09-2016 01:30
  
  By Brian MaassDENVER (CBS4)– CBS4 has learned the woman who managed Denver’s public safety cadet program has been fired for bullying cadets, calling female cadets “bitches,” inappropriate touching and what was termed “course and crass behavior.”
  Manager of Safety Stephanie O’Malley fired Kim Fresquez earlier this week. CBS4 had previously reported Fresquez had been placed on leave July 7 in connection with her treatment of the cadets under her guidance.F
  
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• Mesa County Sheriff Apologizes To Family In Drug Raid At Wrong Home

  15-09-2016 01:27
  
  MESA COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4)– The Mesa County Sheriff has apologized to a family for an early morning drug raid on their home which included busting windows and breaking into the home.The Grand Junction Police Department received information about a large amount of methamphetamine at a home in Clifton early Wednesday morning. The person who called police told them about the large amount of drugs in the home, where the drugs were located and also about firearms in the home. That person gave of
  
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• Drug Raid Takes Place At Wrong Home

  15-09-2016 01:27
  
  MESA COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4)– The Mesa County Sheriff has apologized to a family for an early morning drug raid on their home which included busting windows and breaking into the home.
  The Grand Junction Police Department received information about a large amount of methamphetamine at a home in Clifton early Wednesday morning. The person who called police told them about the large amount of drugs in the home, where the drugs were located and also about firearms in the home. That person gave o
  
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