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• Report Finds Numerous Instances Of Colorado Children Involved In Shootings

  15-10-2016 22:49
  
  DENVER (AP) – A child was involved in an accidental shooting in Colorado eight times during a 2-and-a-half year span, an Associated Press review found.
  The AP and the USA TODAY Network analyzed the circumstances of every death and injury across the nation from accidental shootings involving children ages 17 and younger from Jan. 1, 2014, to June 30 of this year — more than 1,000 incidents in all. Using information collected by the Gun Violence Archive, a nonpartisan research group, n
  
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• Bernie Sanders To Campaign For Hillary Clinton In Colorado

  15-10-2016 22:31
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – Former Democratic presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders will campaign for his former rival Hillary Clinton in Colorado on Sunday and Monday.
  Sanders will appear with Massachusets Sen. Elizabeth Warren in Denver on Sunday and he will speak to mostly young voters in Fort Collins on Monday.
  The economy will be a central theme of Sunday’s event at 7 p.m. at the Tivoli Student Union on the Auraria Campus. Monday’s event will take place at 3:30 p.m. the Lory S
  
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• Don’t Miss Bears vs. Packers Thursday Night On CBS4

  15-10-2016 22:13
  
  Watch the CBS pregame special at 5:30 p.m. Kickoff is at 6:26 p.m.
  
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• Some Broncos Fans In ‘Full Blown Panic Mode’

  15-10-2016 21:54
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – It appears some Broncos fans are feeling pretty pessimistic about their team after two losses in five days.
  The Super Bowl champs were cruising along undefeated after the first four games of the season, but last Sunday they lost to the Atlanta Falcons and on Thursday night they lost to their AFC West rival Chargers in San Diego.
  Tight end John Phillips of the Broncos leaves the field after being defeated by the Chargers at Qualcomm Stadium on Thursday. (Photo by Sean M. Haf
  
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• Von Miller Comes In At No. 2 On NFL Jersey Sales List

  15-10-2016 21:32
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – Broncos linebacker Von Miller’s popularity with football fans continues to surge.
  Evidence of that fact came on Friday with a new report from ESPN’s Darren Rovell that stated Miller’s jersey is the second best seller across the NFL so far this season.
  @darrenrovell ohhhh, VON Miller. Very well-deserved.
  — Rick (@ricka187) October 14, 2016Only Philadelphia Eagles rookie quarterback Carson Wentz’s jersey sold better than Miller’s.
  Miller is
  
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• Kids Fill Bags With Snacks For Other Children In Need

  15-10-2016 21:05
  
  By Kelly Werthmann
  DENVER (CBS4) – Several kids in Denver’s Stapleton neighborhood spent their Saturday morning helping other kids in need.
  “It’s like a big difference for them since they don’t really have very much,” 12-year-old volunteer Aidan Eure said. “Doing this makes me happy.”
  As part of the Kids Compassion Project, a local nonprofit that partners with other organizations to help those less fortunate, families came to the Central Park Recre
  
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• Burning Garden Debris The Definitive Cause Of Wildfire That Came Near Subdivision

  15-10-2016 20:41
  
  AURORA, Colo. (CBS4)– A wildfire that broke out in east Aurora Friday afternoon was started by someone burning garden debris in their backyard.
  The flames came dangerously close to homes in the Whispering Pines subdivision east of E-470.
  A helicopter made water drops on the fire (credit: CBS)
  That fire has since been put out. The burn area covers approximately 30 acres.
  Officials with South Metro Fire Rescue said Saturday morning that charges are not expected to be filed.
  Wildfire Resource
  
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• Team CBS4 Has Their Eye On The Finish Line

  15-10-2016 20:24
  
  Several CBS4 newscasters provided a final update on the progress of their training before the Rock 'n' Roll Denver Half Marathon.
  
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• Suspect In Good Samaritan Shooting Faces Numerous Charges

  15-10-2016 20:08
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – A man accused of a shooting his ex-girlfriend and a Good Samaritan who tried to help her is now facing a long list of charges.
  Denver’s district attorney on Friday announced charges against Jesus Garcia, 32, that include attempted first degree murder, kidnapping and assault.
  According to arrest paperwork, Garcia kidnapped the woman, drove her to the mountains in a truck and announced his plans to kill her.
  Jesus Garcia (credit: Denver DA)
  Investigators say a man was i
  
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• Wildfire Warnings Up For Colorado, Montana & Wyoming

  15-10-2016 19:02
  
  DENVER (AP) — The National Weather Service is warning of near critical wildfire conditions in southern Colorado mountains and valleys through Saturday, with hazardous conditions continuing in parts of Wyoming and Montana.The weather service says high winds and dry conditions could continue into Sunday and cause wildfires to spread rapidly in areas of Colorado.
  Hazardous weather warnings are up for parts of Wyoming and parts of eastern Montana.
  COLORADO’S WEATHER CENTER: Watch Latest
  
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• Nuggets Guard Emmanuel Mudiay Sprains Ankle In Preseason Game

  15-10-2016 18:34
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – Stephen Curry maintained it’s going to take some time for Golden State to develop cohesion. Through the preseason, for sure, and maybe even into the regular season.
  The Warriors looked in-season sharp at times during a 129-128 overtime victory at the Denver Nuggets on Friday night. Curry had 22 points in 27 minutes, while new addition Kevin Durant added 19 points. Patrick McCaw hit a game-winning floater at the buzzer.
  So, just how long will it take the Warriors to al
  
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• Avalanche Face Stars In Bednar’s Coaching Debut

  15-10-2016 17:56
  
  The Avalanche hope to follow the Stars' lead and emerge victorious in their first contest of 2016-17.
  
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• Many Rock ‘N’ Roll Runners Running For A Cause

  15-10-2016 17:43
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – When Lance Wheeler started getting involved in running and cycling, he was looking for a charity to support.
  He chose St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
  “The one that really stood out was St. Jude because the money goes to the families of kids who don’t have a choice like I did,” he told CBS4 at the Health & Fitness Expo of the Transamerica Rock ‘n’ Roll Denver Half Marathon on Friday.
  Wheeler is running in the Rock ‘n&rsquo
  
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• Latest Forecast: Fire Danger Increasing With Record Level Heat

  15-10-2016 16:44
  
  By Chris SpearsDENVER (CBS4) – A powerful jet stream flowing into the western United States will help produce a lot of wind across Colorado this weekend.
  Because this flow is westerly that means locations along and east of the Front Range foothills will see record-level heat. Denver’s record high for today is 83°F set in 2014.
  Add in the fact that we’ve been so dry and you have a dangerous combination of conditions that are creating high fire danger. Several fire weather wa
  
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• Aurora Sex Assault Victim: ‘I Want To Be The Catalyst Of Bravery’

  15-10-2016 16:29
  
  By Lauren DiSpirito
  AURORA, Colo. (CBS4) – Police in Aurora have arrested a Mexican man whom they say sexually assaulted one woman and tried to force his way into the home of another.
  Ricardo Corral-Venegas, 25, was arrested on Thursday under suspicion of sexual assault, kidnapping, burglary and attempted burglary.
  Richardo Corral-Venegas (credit: Aurora Police)
  Police say Corral-Venegas initiated both attacked at the Santana Ridge Apartments on the 1300 block of South Geneva Way. On Oct.
  
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• Broncos Report Card: Denver Is Own Worst Enemy In Losses

  15-10-2016 15:50
  
  DENVER (The Sports Xchange) – The Denver Broncos once again doomed themselves at the start.
  In both of their losses over a five-day stretch, they fell behind 10-0 on the first two possessions of the game. The offense struggled, but the defense also buckled.
  Thursday’s 21-13 loss at San Diego was set in motion by two long drives that covered 12 and 18 plays, sandwiching a brief, six-play cameo from the Denver offense. While the offense’s struggles were to be expected with young
  
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• Reality Check: Supporters/Opponents Of Amendment 70

  15-10-2016 07:11
  
  One of the most contentious ballot measures this election would raise the minimum wage in Colorado.
  Right now, it’s $8.31 an hour, which is higher than the federal minimum wage of $7.25. Under Amendment 70, it would increase gradually to $12 an hour by January 2020.
  The Bell Policy Center – which supports the measure – says based on census data, about a third of those who would be impacted by the increase in the first year are parents with kids, who make about $17,000 annually
  
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• Man Arrested, Accused Of Breaking Into Apartments, Sexually Assaulting Women

  15-10-2016 06:07
  
  AURORA, Colo. (CBS4)– Police in Aurora have arrested a man they say broke into the same apartment complex twice, to sexually assault women.The crimes happened at a complex on South Geneva Way, near Havana and Idaho Place.Richardo Corral-Venegas has been arrested on investigation of several charges including sexual assault, kidnapping and burglary.He is also wanted in Mexico where he used to work as a police officer.
  
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• Air Monitoring To Continue After Suncor’s Orange Cloud

  15-10-2016 05:34
  
  By Jeff ToddCOMMERCE CITY, Colo. (CBS4)– Air monitoring will continue following a yellow-orange cloud release from the Suncor plant in Commerce City. That cloud could be seen for miles Friday afternoon.
  Officials tell CBS4 there was a power transmission interruption to the plant at noon. Following the power issue Suncor was shutting down the refinery to test operating systems and that’s when one of the units burned “catalyst dust.”(credit: CBS)
  “Catalyst is part of
  
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• Motorcyclists Can Use I-25, Highway 36 HOV Express Lanes Free

  15-10-2016 05:16
  
  THORNTON, Colo. (CBS4)– Motorcyclists using the Interstate 25 and Highway 36 HOV express lanes will no longer need an account and pass to use those lanes free of charge.
  The changes go into effect Oct. 15.Motorcyclists will still need an Express Toll account and pass for the Interstate 70 Mountain Express Lane and the Northwest Parkway and E-470 lanes.
  
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• DIA Workers Rally To Demand More Transparency

  15-10-2016 05:07
  
  DENVER (CBS4)– Some people who work at Denver International Airport attended a rally on Friday, demanding more transparency in advance of the planned renovation of the Jeppesen Terminal.
  Some employees claim they’re being kept in the dark about the plans. They worry their jobs are in jeopardy if a new company comes in and makes too many changes.
  (credit: CBS)
  “I have been providing for my family. I have been working hard and for a company to come and wipe that off overnight&hel
  
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• 5th Grader Organizes Fundraiser For Beulah Fire Victims

  15-10-2016 04:52
  
  BEULAH, Colo. (CBS4)– People in Beulah have banded together after a fire destroyed homes and forced the entire town to evacuate last week.The fire caused about $4.5 million in damage, including eight homes that were destroyed, in the town southwest of Pueblo. The fire was accidentally started by a CDOT worker’s construction equipment. (credit: CBS)
  A 5th grade student was so sad to hear about the fire, she decided to help the victims.
  “My grandma and I put together a bake sale
  
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• 2 Cases Of Elk Poaching Investigated Before Hunting Season Begins

  15-10-2016 04:34
  
  SILVERTHORNE, Colo. (CBS4)– Two cases of bull elk poaching have wildlife officers concerned. They hope the public can help them track down the poachers.
  One of the dead elk was found near Dinosaur and the other was on Ute Pass near Silverthorne.
  (credit: CBS)
  Elk hunting season in Colorado begins on Saturday.
  “The wildlife of Colorado belong to the people of Colorado and the people who visit here,” said Colorado Parks and Wildlife Manager Lyle Sidener. “It’s like a
  
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• Kidnapping Suspects Appear Before Judge

  15-10-2016 04:11
  
  JEFFERSON COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4)– Three kidnapping suspects appeared before a judge on Friday. A fourth remains at large.
  The suspects in the case demanded ransom for the safe exchange of the 27-year-old man they kidnapped. That man — Andres Flores-Paredes — is now safe.
  The actual kidnapping took place on Aug. 30. Police said at approximately 8:15 p.m. four men wearing masks and guns walked into an adult store called Christal’s on the 6400 block of West
  
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• ACLU Files Lawsuit Over Traffic Stop With 2 Black Men

  15-10-2016 03:43
  
  COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (CBS4) The American Civil Liberties Union has filed a lawsuit against the City of Colorado Springs and two of its police officers over a traffic stop involving two black men.The ACLU filed the lawsuit on behalf of brothers Ryan and Benjamin Brown, claiming that they were targeted by police because they are young African-American men.(credit: ACLU)
  A video taken by Ryan Brown drew attention to the March 2015 stop. It shows Benjamin Brown being patted down and ends with an
  
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• Big Thompson Canyon Gets Upgrades, Drivers Detoured

  15-10-2016 03:33
  
  By Andrea Flores
  LARIMER COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4)– A three-mile section of US Highway 34 will be getting a much needed upgrade, causing detours and delays.
  People who live and work in the area will have to find a new way to get from Loveland to Estes Park starting Monday.
  “We’re concerned we won’t get the business that we usually do,” says Colorado Cherry Company Manager Karen Francis.
  (credit: CBS)
  Colorado Cherry Company, a popular spot for out-of-towners, sits right
  
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• Reality Check: Amendment 70

  15-10-2016 03:11
  
  One of the most contentious ballot measures this election would raise the minimum wage in Colorado.
  Right now, it’s $8.31 an hour, which is higher than the federal minimum wage of $7.25. Under Amendment 70, it would increase gradually to $12 an hour by January 2020.
  The Bell Policy Center – which supports the measure – says based on census data, about a third of those who would be impacted by the increase in the first year are parents with kids, who make about $17,000 annually
  
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• Next day observations of Broncos loss

  15-10-2016 02:37
  
  KUSA—Let's review the disturbing trend that has developed among the men in orange and orange and orange and.       
  
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• Man Arrested, Accused Of Breaking Into Apartments, Assaulting Women

  15-10-2016 02:00
  
  AURORA, Colo. (CBS4)– Police in Aurora have arrested a man they say broke into the same apartment complex twice, to sexually assault women.
  The crimes happened at a complex on South Geneva Way, near Havana and Idaho Place.
  Richardo Corral-Venegas (credit: Aurora Police)
  Richardo Corral-Venegas has been arrested on investigation of several charges including sexual assault, kidnapping and burglary.
  He is also wanted in Mexico where he used to work as a police officer.
  
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• Target Plans To Hire 2,000 In Colorado For Seasonal Work

  15-10-2016 01:37
  
  DENVER (CBS4)– Target stores plan to hire 2,000 people in Colorado for seasonal employment as part of a nationwide hiring campaign.The retail giant plans to hire 70,000 people across the country for all stores this season.Target locations across the Denver metro area will conduct job fairs on Saturday from noon until 6 p.m. (credit: target.com)
  
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• Police Demonstrate Bulletproof Glass Installed On Patrol Cars

  15-10-2016 01:27
  
  LONGMONT, Colo. (CBS4)– Police in Longmont showed off the new bulletproof glass installed on some patrol cars on Friday.
  The ballistic glass was donated to the Longmont Police Department by the same company that outfits President Barack Obama’s limousine. (credit: CBS)
  An officer actually shot at the glass to demonstrate how resistant it is to bullets.
  “This give our officers an extra level of protection and gives them an opportunity to disengage or get into a better position w
  
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• Federal Court Deals Another Setback To Ranchers In Wyoming

  15-10-2016 01:16
  
  CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — A federal appeals court has ruled that the U.S. Bureau of Land Management violated the law when it removed more than 1,200 wild horses from southwest Wyoming in 2014.
  The ruling Friday by the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals in Denver prompted the BLM to call off a wild horse roundup scheduled to begin in the same area next week. The BLM had planned to gather about 500 horses.
  BLM spokeswoman Kristen Lenhardt said that the agency is reviewing the ruling and “going
  
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• Deadly Hit & Run Suspect Driver Charged In Crash

  15-10-2016 00:43
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – The suspect driver in a deadly hit and run at Colorado Boulevard and Interstate 70 was formally charged on Friday.
  Tyler White has been formally charged with two counts of vehicular homicide, leaving the scene of an accident resulting in death and third-degree assault.
  One person was killed in a deadly hit-and-run crash at Colorado Blvd. & I-70 on Monday night (credit: CBS)
  Ariel Berryman, 28, was killed in the crash. Thecrash happened in the southbound lanes of Co
  
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• Denver To Lift Ban On Kratom

  15-10-2016 00:32
  
  By Mark Ackerman
  DENVER (CBS4)– Denver’s Department of Environmental Health plans to lift its ban on the drug kratom, just weeks after ordering shops across the metro area to stop selling kratom products.
  On Aug. 30 the Drug Enforcement Agency announced its intent to make kratom illegal, classifying kratom as a Schedule I drug on par with heroin, LSD and ecstasy.
  Kratom (credit: CBS)
  The DEA labeled kratom an “imminent threat,” stating the substance which comes from a tro
  
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