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• 2-Alarm Wildfire Threatens Homes

  14-10-2016 23:59
  
  AURORA, Colo. (CBS4)– A two-alarm wildfire threatened homes in Aurora on Friday afternoon.
  Copter4 flew over the fire that was putting out a large volume of smoke in the 10300 block of East Inspiration Drive.
  Copter4 flew over the fire in Douglas County on Friday (credit: CBS)
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  Several agencies assisted with the fires including Aurora Fire Rescue, South Metro Fire Rescue and Douglas County.
  (credit: CBS)A helicopter made water drops on the fire.
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• Justin McHeffey Moves To Oregon, Starts New Career

  14-10-2016 23:38
  
  After many years working at CBS4, Justin McHeffey took a job at Trisaetum Winery in Oregon’s Willamette Valley.
  The following are two dispatches he posted on his Facebook page about life in the Pacific Northwest:
  
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• Keidel: Prescott, Cowboys Face Test In Green Bay

  14-10-2016 22:59
  
  By Jason Keidel
  In the cutthroat, zero-sum calculus of pro football, most teams would be celebrated for winning three of their first four games. But not the 2016 Green Bay Packers.
  Is there a 3-1 team more trivialized? You’d think a club with their cachet and current roster/record would be way more lauded. The team’s patriarch, after whom the Super Bowl trophy is named, turned middletown into Titletown. To hear the cynics, the Packers are a loss or two from plunging down th
  
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• Gary Kubiak Has A Mess To Clean Up When He Returns To Work

  14-10-2016 22:52
  
  ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Joe DeCamillis said he felt like a substitute teacher, in which case the Denver Broncos had better brace themselves for the headmaster’s return to work Monday.
  Gary Kubiak has a mess on his hands when he gets back from his medically mandated sabbatical.
  The Broncos (4-2) have lost two games in five days, dropping them out of first place in the AFC West for the first time since Peyton Manning had to use a GPS to get around Denver in September of 2012.
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• Spot Atop Pac-12 South On Line For Arizona State, Colorado

  14-10-2016 22:37
  
  BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — A night game televised nationally on the conference network. Largest Folsom Field crowd expected in nearly five years. At least a share of the top spot in the Pac-12 South at stake.
  All just more signs that Colorado (4-2, 2-1 Pac-12) has its football program trending in the right direction as the Buffaloes host Arizona State (5-1, 2-1) on Saturday.
  Colorado is counting on plenty of Folsom Field clamor against a Sun Devils team that’s 7-0 all-time against the Buf
  
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• Deputies Burn Hundreds Of Pounds Of Pot

  14-10-2016 21:23
  
  PENROSE, Colo. (CBS4) – New video is out this week that shows deputies in Fremont County burning hundreds of pounds of illegal marijuana.
  (credit: Fremont County)
  Police removed 700 pounds of pot from a grow operation in Penrose.The person licensed to run the operation had died, and no criminal charges will be filed.
  
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• Study: Less Sleep Can Mean More Calories For Children

  14-10-2016 21:13
  
  BOULDER, Colo. (CBS4) – Not enough sleep for preschoolers can cause too much eating.
  A new University of Colorado Boulder study published in the Journal of Sleep Research shows preschoolers consume more calories when they don’t get enough sleep.
  On average it amounts to 20 percent more calories and 25 percent more sugar.
  LINK: sleep.colorado.edu
  The study shows sleep deprivation may be linked to obesity risk.
  The children who participated in the study were each on one occasion depriv
  
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• Latest Forecast: Temperatures Inching Close To The Record

  14-10-2016 21:00
  
  By Dave Aguilera
  DENVER (CBS4) – On the weather map we have high pressure over the southern Rockies and a storm system pushing in on the Pacific Northwest. Colorado is in the middle of these two systems and is experiencing a strong southwesterly flow. This is bringing in mid and upper level clouds along with much warmer air. Highs across the northeastern plains should make it into the low 80s at least for Friday. The current record for October 14 is 85° set 54 years ago in 1962.
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• Politics Of 2016 Proving To Be Good For Halloween Sales

  14-10-2016 20:53
  
  By Britt Moreno
  DENVER (CBS4) – This year Halloween is creeping into the unconventional political season and costume shops are reaping the benefits.
  Some Americans have been unsure about this political season, even calling it frightening at times, but one thing seems for certain: whether you consider the candidates scary or not, they have proven good for Halloween sales.
  Spirit Halloween manager Litha Adams says the political candidates are one of three top selling costumes this year.
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• Firefighters Respond To HazMat Incident At Suncor

  14-10-2016 20:38
  
  COMMERCE CITY, Colo. (CBS4) – Firefighters are responding to a hazardous materials incident in Commerce City.
  Smoke is visible across northern metro Denver.
  DFD responding to 5600 Brighton Blvd to assist Adams County with Haz/Mat incident. Updates to follow when they come available.
  — Denver Fire Dept. (@Denver_Fire) October 14, 2016Denver Fire Department tweeted out that they’re assisting Adams County with the incident.
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• Nationwide Warrant Issued For Fugitive Who Fled Before Sentencing

  14-10-2016 19:19
  
  WESTMINSTER, Colo. (CBS4) – A Colorado man convicted of sexually assaulting a 16-year-old girl is now wanted on a nationwide warrant.
  Police say Timothy Chavez, 28, should beconsidered dangerous. He skipped out on his court date for sentencing in Westminster in August and hasn’t been located by police since.
  Timothy Chavez (credit: Westminster Police)
  A background check on Chavez shows a history of sexual assault involving children. He was already a registered sex offender when he as
  
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• Donald Trump Announces Another Campaign Stop In Southern Colorado

  14-10-2016 19:01
  
  COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (CBS4) – Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump has added an extra campaign stop when he visits Colorado next week.
  Trump will campaign in both Colorado Springs and Grand Junction next Tuesday afternoon.
  RELATED: Trump To Speak At West Star Aviation In Grand Junction
  Trump previously campaigned in Colorado Springs on Sept. 17. In that event he rallied supporters at JetCenters of Colorado. On Tuesday he’ll speak at the Norris-Penrose Event Center at 1 p.m
  
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• Mormon Leaders Oppose Colorado Assisted Suicide Measure

  14-10-2016 18:53
  
  SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Mormon leaders are urging members to vote against ballot measures that would legalize marijuana in Arizona, California and Nevada and a Colorado proposal to make assisted suicide legal (Proposition 106).
  Church President Thomas S. Monson and his two counselors signed the two letters that were sent this week to members in those four states.
  The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints tries to maintain political neutrality by refraining from backing one party or end
  
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• Honda Recalling 2016 Civic For Faulty Parking Brakes

  14-10-2016 18:41
  
  DETROIT (AP) — Honda Motor Co. is recalling 350,000 Civics in the U.S. because their parking brakes may not function properly.
  Civic coupes and sedans from the 2016 model year are affected by the recall. The recall only impacts Civics sold in the U.S.
  Honda says the electric parking brake may not work if it’s applied immediately after turning the ignition off. If it can’t be applied, the “brake” warning light will blink in the instrument panel.
  If the parking brake
  
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• CBS Expands Diversity Push With Nationwide Casting Call

  14-10-2016 18:38
  
  (CBS) – CBS announced this week the launch of the CBS Drama Diversity Casting Initiative, a nationwide program to find new breakout talent for CBS’s current series and upcoming pilots.
  The initiative, which is part of the CBS Diversity Institute, is designed to reach untapped talent across the country, including areas with limited access to industry professionals, and bring them to the attention of casting executives and CBS showrunners, culminating with a Network screen test in Los
  
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• Cause Of Wildfire That Threatened Homes Announced

  14-10-2016 17:48
  
  By Andrea FloresPARKER, Colo. (CBS4) – South Metro Fire officials say a man working on a driveway gate accidentally started the Crowfoot Valley Fire on Thursday.
  Parker residents Brian Fruhwirth and his daughter Lindsay say they have a lot to be thankful for after flames from the wildfire came dangerously close to their home.
  “Initially, when you hear that, you’re saying ‘It can’t be that close’ and so I wasn’t too worried about it,” said Brian Fru
  
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• Arrest Made In 1989 Colorado Murder Case

  14-10-2016 17:11
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – A man wanted in a 1989 murder in Mesa County is now in custody.
  Police arrested 67-year-old Rafael Garcia in Denver. They say he shot and killed Charles Porter in Palisade.
  Rafael Garcia (credit: Mesa County DA)
  He was prosecuted under Mexico’s justice system in 2009 with the cooperation of Mesa County but they did not get a conviction.
  Mesa County’s district attorney says he believes his office has the right to prosecute Garcia in the United States.
  
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• US Removes Limits On Bringing In Cuban Rum, Cigars

  14-10-2016 16:49
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) – The Obama administration announced Friday that it is eliminating a $100 limit on the value of Cuban rum and cigars that American travelers can bring back from the island.
  The administration is also lifting limits on cargo ship travel between the U.S. and Cuba and easing U.S. and Cuban researchers’ ability to conduct joint medical research. The measures are contained in a package of relatively small-scale regulatory changes meant to ease U.S. trade with Cuba.
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• Mom: ‘Uncertainty’ After Surgery On Twins Joined At Head

  14-10-2016 16:39
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — The mother of a set of conjoined twins who were attached at the head says they have been separated following a procedure at a New York City hospital.
  Nicole McDonald wrote in a Friday morning Facebook post that her 13-month old sons, Jadon and Anias, were separated following 16 hours of surgery at Montefiore Medical Center. She later posted a picture of Jadon alone in a hospital bed. She said Anias was still undergoing surgery.McDonald describes the atmosphere as “one
  
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• Roger Waters Announces New Tour, With Stop In Denver

  14-10-2016 16:30
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – Classic rock fans in Denver, take note! Former Pink Floyd founding member Roger Waters has announced a new tour, and he’s coming to the Pepsi Center.
  Musician Roger Waters performs on Oct. 9, 2016 in Indio, California.(Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Desert Trip)
  Waters will the road for an extensive tour across North America. It’s billed as the Us and Them Tour. It will feature a mix of solo material, along with Pink Floyd songs.
  US + THEM
  The new tour fr
  
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• Stevie Wonder, Chaka Khan Headline Prince Tribute Show

  14-10-2016 15:52
  
  ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Stevie Wonder and Chaka Khan had the crowd partying like it was 1999 all over again at a tribute concert to Prince, nearly six months after his death.
  Khan brought Wonder onstage Thursday night at Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul to duet on Prince’s “I Feel for You,” a 1984 hit for Khan. Wonder, wearing a suit and purple shirt, got the sold-out audience cheering with his signature harmonica riffs before the two performed Prince’s hit “1999
  
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• Latest Forecast: Records May Fall Today As Temperatures Soar

  14-10-2016 15:49
  
  By Ashton Altieri
  DENVER (CBS4) – The combination of sunshine and a southwesterly wind over Colorado will push temperatures into record territory for Denver and the Front Range. The current record for October 14 is 85° set 54 years ago in 1962.
  Although the wind could occasionally gust over 20 mph, the fire danger is not high enough for a Red Flag Warning except in Wyoming where gusts will be stronger.
  The same high pressure responsible for the unusually warm temperatures will als
  
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• Broncos Okung Released From Hospital

  14-10-2016 15:15
  
  SAN DIEGO (CBS4) – Broncos offensive lineman Russell Okung was released from the hospital overnight.
  Following Thursday night’s game against the San Diego Chargers, Okung was taken to the hospital with concussion-like symptoms.
  SAN DIEGO, CA – OCTOBER 13: Trevor Siemian #13 of the Denver Broncos reacts after an incompleted pass during the first quarter against the San Diego Chargers at Qualcomm Stadium on October 13, 2016 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty
  
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• Okung taken to hospital with concussion

  14-10-2016 14:33
  
  SAN DIEGO - For the second time in two games, a Denver Bronco was put in the back of an ambulance for a trip to the local hospital.       
  
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• Latest Forecast: Warm & High Fire Danger This Weekend

  14-10-2016 13:57
  
  By Lauren Whitney
  DENVER (CBS4) – Get ready for a warm fall weekend! We’re still in tshirt and flip flop weather across eastern Colorado with highs staying in the low 80s all weekend! We may tie a daily record high tomorrow if we hit 83 degrees, which is very possible. Plenty of sunshine and dry conditions all weekend as well.
  Fire danger is on the rise on Sunday, ahead of our next front. Winds will pick up across the Front Range and humidity levels will be extremely low. Fire Weathe
  
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• Broncos fall to Chargers, 21-13

  14-10-2016 08:50
  
  Five days ago, the Denver Broncos were undefeated juggernauts defending their Super Bowl championship.       
  
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• Broncos Russell Okung Taken To Hospital After Game

  14-10-2016 08:12
  
  SAN DIEGO (AP) – The Broncos said offensive lineman Russell Okung was taken to a hospital with concussion-like symptoms after Thursday night’s 21-13 loss to the Chargers.
  It’s not clear which play Okung might have gotten hurt on during the game.
  Thank you everyone for your thoughts and prayers! All good!2 Corinthians 4:8
  Better believe it.
  — Russell Okung (@RussellOkung) October 14, 2016Okung wrote in a tweet “All good!” later on Thursday night, so hopefully h
  
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• Broncos v Chargers game recap

  14-10-2016 06:17
  
         
  
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• Rivers Eclipses Fouts Against Broncos For Chargers’ All-Time Passing Mark

  14-10-2016 06:09
  
  SAN DIEGO (The Sports Xchange) – Philip Rivers passed Dan Fouts on Thursday to become the all-time passing-yards leader for the San Diego Chargers.
  With a short flip to tight end Hunter Henry that turned into a 12-yard completion in the second quarter against the Denver Broncos, Rivers pushed his total to 43,047.
  
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• Thomas Jefferson beats George Washington

  14-10-2016 06:07
  
  DENVER -- It took the Thomas Jefferson Spartans three straight sets to emerge victorious against the George Washington Patriots  on Thursday.        
  
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• Chargers Survive Late Broncos Rally, Overcome Miscues For 21-13 Victory

  14-10-2016 06:06
  
  SAN DIEGO, C.A. (CBS Local/AP) — Philip Rivers threw for 178 yards and one touchdown, passing Hall of Famer Dan Fouts to become San Diego’s career passing leader, and the Chargers held off the Denver Broncos 21-13 on Thursday night.
  The victory may have saved embattled coach Mike McCoy’s job. The Chargers (2-4) were coming off a mistake-filled loss at Oakland, and earlier in the season lost three games in which they led at the 2-minute warning. There has been increasi
  
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• City Enforces ‘Public Nuisance’ Law, Shuts Down Denver Bar

  14-10-2016 05:59
  
  By Jeff Todd
  DENVER (CBS4) – Using a rarely enforced municipal code, the City of Denver has shut down a bar at 27th and Larimer Street, saying it’s a public health risk.
  The Cold Crush has a “Denver Public Nuisance” notice posted on its front door. A homicide investigation is underway for a shooting outside the bar early Monday morning.
  (credit: CBS)
  “There’s always drama, especially on Sunday nights. Sometimes I can’t even get to my property to park,&rd
  
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• Kent Denver stays ahead of Cherry Creek

  14-10-2016 05:48
  
  DENVER -- In a No. 1 vs No. 2 match up on Thursday, the Kent Denver Sundevils hold onto their undefeated record and first ranked spot with a 3-1 victory over the second ranked Cherry Creek Bruins.        
  
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• Broncos Fall To Chargers With DeCamillis In Interim Coach Role

  14-10-2016 05:44
  
  SAN DIEGO (CBS4) – After a dismal first three quarters, the Broncos offense seemed to wake up in the fourth quarter in San Diego.
  A costly penalty, a sack and a fumble in three consecutive plays mostly ruined their comeback chances.
  The Broncos fell to the Chargers 21-13 Thursday night and spoiled Joe DeCamillis’s time in the spotlight as the team’s interim head coach for a week with Gary Kubiak at home recovering from a migraine attack.
  The Broncos were down 19-3 at
  
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• Resident Involved In Fatal Shooting Won’t Face Charges

  14-10-2016 04:49
  
  By Rick Sallinger
  ADAMS COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4) – No homicide charges will be filed against a man who shot a teenager to death who was believed to be in a group attempting to steal marijuana plants.
  Seventeen-year-old Alfred “Fredo” Chavez of Denver was killed Sept. 1 at the home at 76th Avenue and Raritan Street in Adams County.
  Fredo Chavez (credit: CBS)
  Law enforcement authorities believe Chavez and several other teens got into the backyard of the home. The resident heard
  
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• Bar shut down, declared public nuisance

  14-10-2016 04:47
  
  A Denver bar was shut down after police declared it a public nuisance.       
  
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• Siren malfunction in Longmont

  14-10-2016 04:46
  
  Emergency sirens woke many Longmont residents before their alarms Thursday morning.       
  
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• Reward money paid out by Crime Stoppers

  14-10-2016 04:44
  
  You've probably heard us use the phrase, "Crime Stoppers is offering a reward for information leading to an arrest.”       
  
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• Brighton Boulevard In RiNo Neighborhood Gets Makeover

  14-10-2016 04:20
  
  DENVER (CBS4)– Brighton Boulevard in Denver’s RiNo neighborhood is getting a makeover.The City of Denver broke ground Thursday morning on a $29 million project that will add sidewalks, bike lanes, parking and landscaping along the stretch of road north of downtown.(credit: CBS)
  Denver Mayor Michael Hancock said the improvements will create a new gateway into Denver.“We certainly want to create a more friendly environment going up and down Brighton Boulevard. This redesign and r
  
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• Broncos Cody Latimer Suffers Concussion During Chargers Game

  14-10-2016 04:14
  
  SAN DIEGO (CBS4) — Broncos wide receiver Cody Latimer sustained a concussion on Thursday in San Diego and will miss the rest of the game.
  Latimer was checked for a concussion after he left the game late in the second quarter, according to DenverBroncos.com, and it turned out he did have one.
  It wasn’t immediately clear if Latimer was hurt during a special teams play in which his helmet was knocked off on a hit while he was covering a kickoff.
  
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• Broncos DeMarcus Ware Misses 4th Straight Game

  14-10-2016 04:07
  
  SAN DIEGO (AP/CBS4) — Denver outside linebacker DeMarcus Ware is missing his fourth straight game due to a broken right arm.
  In addition to Ware missing the Broncos game against the San Diego Chargers on Thursday night, the following Broncos players were inactive:
  – Quarterback Austin Davis– Safety Justin Simmons– Cornerback Lorenzo Doss– Guard Connor McGovern– Offensive lineman Ty Sambrailo– Tight end Jeff Heuerman
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