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• Polio-Like Illness May Be Responsible For Boy’s Death

  02-11-2016 23:52
  
  By Kathy Walsh
  AURORA, Colo. (CBS4)– The Department of Health in Washington State is investigating a growing cluster of polio-like illness in children. It is the same illness seen in alarming numbers in Colorado in 2014.
  Two of nine suspected cases in Washington are confirmed as a rare condition known as acute flaccid myelitis or AFM. One child there has died.
  (credit: CBS)
  Six-year-old Daniel Ramirez died over the weekend. At this point, his is not one of the two confirmed AFM cases. AFM
  
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• 4 CO universities ranked Best for Vets

  02-11-2016 23:46
  
  It's common for veterans to approach education with the confidence that they can do it alone and figure it out as they go along.       
  
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• Calif. company sells Boulder apartme

  02-11-2016 23:38
  
  California-based ReyLenn Properties has sold its Solana 3100 Pearl apartment complex in Boulder for $136 million, according to Boulder County public records.       
  
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• 17 Metro Area Museums Free For ‘Night at the Museums’

  02-11-2016 23:37
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – Free Night at the Museums is part of Denver Arts Week. This Saturday 17 museums will stay open between 5 p.m. and 10 p.m. allowing visitors to explore their exhibitions for free. A shuttle bus will go between 12 of the museums offering free rides all evening.
  LINK: FREE Night at the Museums
  The Denver Museum of Nature and Science is among those participating in Free Night at the Museums. Visitors can learn about mammals at the temporary exhibit “Extreme Mamm
  
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• Hacker gets prison for software breach

  02-11-2016 23:36
  
  One man is going to prison and a second is working for Denver-based Photobucket Inc. for free as punishment for creating software that extortionists used to steal people’s intimate images from the photo service.       
  
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• Detectives Come Up Empty In Search For Missing EMT

  02-11-2016 23:00
  
  By Tom Mustin
  LAKEWOOD, Colo. (CBS4)– The trail has grown cold in the disturbing disappearance of 25-year-old Eric Pracht.
  “Very troubling and very unusual. It’s like he just vanished,” Steve Davis with Lakewood PD told CBS4’s Tom Mustin.
  On July 22, the Park County EMT left a party at his Lakewood condo, barefoot, after a heated argument.
  Eric Pracht (credit: CBS)
  He told his fiance, Preety Lal, he’d be right back.
  “So he just went on a walk to take a b
  
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• No QB controversy: Siemian namedcaptain

  02-11-2016 22:51
  
  Call him, Captain Trevor.       
  
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• Person Shot At Grand Junction High School

  02-11-2016 22:49
  
  GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (CBS4) – Authorities are investigating a shooting at Grand Junction High School that occurred on Wednesday.
  According to the Dirk Clingman with the Grand Junction Fire Department, a person was shot but it was an isolated incident and is not an active shooter situation.Isolated Shooting at GJHS https://t.co/d9U9SuLi2B
  — GJ Fire Department (@FireGJFD) November 2, 2016
  It’s not clear what led up to the shooting or if anybody is in custody.
  Names of those
  
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• Siemian, 2 Others Named Broncos Captains For 2nd Half Of Season

  02-11-2016 22:48
  
  ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (CBS4) – The Denver Broncos added three captains for the second half of the 2016.
  Quarterback Trevor Siemian, safety T.J. Ward, and Dekoda Watson for special teams were added as captains ahead of Sunday night’s game against the Oakland Raiders.
  RELATED: Week 9 Tale Of The Tape: Denver Broncos At Oakland Raiders
  Siemian called it a “tremendous honor.”
  “It really is,” he said. “It means a lot to me to, first of all, be part of this locker
  
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• One year later bison herd is bigger

  02-11-2016 22:47
  
  One year ago 10 American bison were released on northern Colorado public lands. Since then the herd has expanded and there are now healthy animals.       
  
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• Colorado Proving To Be Key In Presidential Election

  02-11-2016 22:02
  
  AURORA, Colo. (CBS4) – Republican vice presidential candidate Mike Pence and Hillary Clinton’s daughter Chelsea have been in Colorado rallying voters. Former President Bill Clinton is also campaigning in Colorado.
  With all the appearances the campaigns obviously think Colorado is still up for grabs, which is why both sides are working around the clock to turnout their voters.
  (credit: CBS)
  Deidre Harper and Jan Howman are super volunteers working sunup until sundown seven days a week
  
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• More than 100K street sweeping tickets

  02-11-2016 21:46
  
  If you got a ticket this week, you're not the only one.       
  
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• Goldberg Is Back In WWE… Why We Shouldn’t Be Surprised

  02-11-2016 21:45
  
  By Chuck Carroll
  There’s an old saying in pro wrestling — never say never. No matter how much animosity or how great the real-life drama, somehow in the end wrestlers always seem to return to WWE. In recent years we’ve seen Bruno Sammartino put aside his differences with the McMahon family. Ditto for the Ultimate Warrior who buried the hatchet just days before his untimely death. And most recently, Goldberg.
  The man who set World Championship Wrestling on fire as a central figu
  
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• Brush Fire Burns Near Bluff Lake Nature Center

  02-11-2016 21:40
  
  AURORA, Colo. (CBS4)– A grass fire burned near the border of Stapleton and Aurora on Wednesday afternoon.
  The fire burned near North Havana Way and Lima Street near the Bluff Lake Nature Center.It is unclear what started the fire. The size of the fire is unknown.(credit: CBS)
  Copter4 flew over the fire where fire crews were putting out hot spots. The fire charred a grassy area near the nature center along Sand Creek.
  South Metro Fire Rescue sent resources to help Aurora firefighters.Brushf
  
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• Students Gather Outside Closed Doors At Heritage College

  02-11-2016 21:33
  
  DENVER (CBS4)– Students enrolled in Heritage College gathered outside the doors of the now-closed campus on Wednesday.The for-profit school closed on Tuesday, leaving hundreds of students wondering what happens to the thousands of dollars they paid for to attend classes there.
  A notice posted on the door read that Heritage College was closed due to financial problems.A neighboring business called police with complaints that the students were interfering.An employee of the college spoke to
  
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• Angry Students Gather Outside Closed Doors At Heritage College

  02-11-2016 21:33
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – Students enrolled in Heritage College gathered outside the doors of the now-closed campus on Wednesday.
  The for-profit school closed on Tuesday, leaving hundreds of students wondering what happens to the thousands of dollars they paid for to attend classes there.
  (credit: CBS)
  A notice posted on the door read that Heritage College was closed due to financial problems.
  A neighboring business called police with complaints that the students were interfering.
  An employee o
  
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• PHOTOS: Kit Carson hands Idalia big loss

  02-11-2016 21:24
  
  The No. 1 seeded Kit Carson Wildcats eliminated the No. 16 seeded Idalia Wolves in the first round of 6-man football playoffs Saturday, October 29.        
  
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• Is the A-line working this month?

  02-11-2016 20:45
  
  Is the A Line working this month?       
  
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• Chelsea Clinton Campaigns In Boulder

  02-11-2016 20:32
  
  BOULDER, Colo. (CBS4)– Chelsea Clinton spent another day campaigning in Colorado on her mother’s behalf.On Wednesday, the Democratic presidential nominee’s daughter campaigned at a Get Out and Vote event in Boulder where she delivered a very personal message.Chelsea Clinton in Boulder (credit: CBS)
  “This election is both about defeating Donald Trump and electing a woman who has been fighting for and delivering for children and families and women for literally longer than
  
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• No Clear Answer On Selfie Ballot Ban Issue

  02-11-2016 20:02
  
  DENVER (CBS4)– There was no clear answer on the future of selfie ballot bans in Colorado but the Secretary of State and Attorney General said they would not change the law and would not enforce the ban.
  It is against the law to post a picture of a completed ballot on social media but critics claim the law interferes with free speech.There are three people targeted in the lawsuit, Denver District Attorney Mitch Morrissey, Secretary of State Wayne Williams and Attorney General Cynthia Coffma
  
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• New Program Helps Homeless Find Work

  02-11-2016 19:25
  
  DENVER (CBS4)– A new program helps put those struggling with homelessness to work. The City of Denver launched Denver Day Works which puts people on the streets to work.
  People were working on Wednesday morning, planting trees in Civic Center Park outside the City County Building.
  Denver Day Works (credit: CBS)
  The idea is to immediately put people to work.
  “There’s nothing greater than to help lift someone up, to help transform someone’s life than to make sure they&rsquo
  
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• Latest Forecast: Cooler Temperatures This Afternoon

  02-11-2016 19:18
  
  By Ashton Altieri
  DENVER (CBS4) – A weak weather system impacting Colorado will bring light rain and snow showers to some areas Wednesday morning. As the day progresses, the chance for additional precipitation will get smaller and smaller. Skies will also clear through Wednesday afternoon. Snowfall over the higher mountain passes especially Berthoud Pass could reach up to 5 inches.
  Temperatures will also be about 10 degrees cooler on Wednesday with highs near 60° in the metro area
  
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• Obama critical of FBI 'leaks'

  02-11-2016 19:15
  
  President Obama criticized what he called FBI "leaks" in his first direct remarks on Director James Comey's decision to notify Congress of the status of an investigation into Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton.       
  
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• $2.5M paid after woman dies in jail

  02-11-2016 19:11
  
  The family of a woman who died of a heroin withdrawal at the Jefferson County Jail in 2015 was paid $2.5 million to settle a civil right suit against the county.       
  
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• Denver Film Festival opening night

  02-11-2016 18:56
  
  It's the day Colorado film fanatics have been waiting for.       
  
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• RTD granted A line extension

  02-11-2016 18:49
  
  The Federal Railroad Administration has granted the Regional Transportation District a 90-day waiver extension to allow the A and B lines to continue operating while they work to fix malfunctioning crossing gates and other issues.       
  
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• Justin Timberlake and Anna Kendrick...

  02-11-2016 18:19
  
   Justin Timberlake and Anna Kendrick are a dynamic duo in the new movie Trolls. Kim Holcomb talked to them about the movie, their characters, and whether or not they’re big “huggers” in real life.       
  
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• A Line To Continue Service After Extension Issued

  02-11-2016 18:16
  
  DENVER (CBS4)– RTD and Denver Transit Partners get more time to work out software kinks in the A Line. The commuter rail received a 90-day extension of a waiver from the Federal Railway Administration.
  The previous extension for the A and B Lines was set to expire on Nov. 5.
  (credit: CBS)
  At issue are software problems centered around positive train control. It’s a regulation that will be installed in all trains in the next three years but is a first for RTD and a first for the Feder
  
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• Ski Resorts Get Snow After Pushing Back Opening Day

  02-11-2016 18:04
  
  KEYSTONE, Colo. (CBS4)– A day after two ski areas in Colorado announced the delay of opening day, the mountains received some snow. (credit: Loveland Ski Area)
  The two ski areas, Keystone Ski Area and Loveland Ski Area, announced they pushed back their opening days on Tuesday. On Wednesday morning, two to three inches of snow fell at Keystone and Loveland fired up the snow guns overnight. (credit: Winter Park)
  More than five inches fell at the middle of Mary Jane at Winter Park.(credit: Br
  
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• ‘Vote Trump’ Painted On Wall Of Fire-Damaged Black Church

  02-11-2016 17:52
  
  GREENVILLE, Miss. (AP) -€” The mayor of a small Mississippi town is describing a fire at a black church that was also spray-painted with a “Vote Trump” message as a “hateful and cowardly act.”
  The fire Tuesday night heavily damaged the Hopewell M.B. Church in Greenville, Mississippi.
  Mayor Errick Simmons told a news conference Wednesday that said local officials consider the fire a hate crime is because of the political message he believes was intended to interf
  
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• There was snow in Summit County

  02-11-2016 17:42
  
  There’s no trace of winter in Denver right now, but in the mountains, it’s a different story.       
  
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• Students out $15K after college closes

  02-11-2016 17:25
  
  More than a dozen former students sat outside the Heritage College campus off Harlan Avenue in Wheat Ridge Wednesday afternoon, wondering what to do after the private medical arts school closed 10 campuses without warning.        
  
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• 3.8 quake hits just west of Astoria

  02-11-2016 17:24
  
         
  
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• Chemicals Discovered Legal, Make For Dangerous Combination

  02-11-2016 17:21
  
  CASTLE ROCK, Colo. (CBS4)– People living near a condemned home in Castle Rock gathered for a meeting on Tuesday night just one day after the bomb squad detonated an explosive device.
  Firefighters returned to the home Tuesday to help the residents remove some of their belongings. The family is not allowed to return to the home until a company can be hired to re-mediate what chemicals remain inside.
  Copter4 flew over the place where the explosives were detonated (credit: CBS)
  Residents of mo
  
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• 4 Questions Heading Into Week 9 For CBS4’s Fantasy Football Pro

  02-11-2016 17:21
  
  By Mark Ackerman, CBS4 Fantasy Football Pro
  DENVER (CBS4) – It’s Raiders Week! Sunday night, the 6-2 Broncos travel to Oakland to take on the 6-2 Raiders. With the lead in the AFC West on the line, we’ll see a contrast in styles, the Raiders high octane offense, which ranks in the Top 5 in passing yards and points scored, against the Broncos stingy defense, which ranks in the Top 5 in pass defense and fewest points allowed.
  Which Broncos should you start in Week 9?
  Runnin
  
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• Bill Murray Gives Ticketless Cubs Fan World Series Seat

  02-11-2016 17:01
  
  CLEVELAND (AP) — Bill Murray has come to the rescue of a fellow Chicago Cubs fan by providing a ticket to Game 6 of the World Series.
  Karen Michael tells MLB.com she was hoping that there might somehow be an extra ticket available at the box office in Cleveland on Tuesday night. After being told the game was sold out, she spotted Murray walking by and decided to follow him.Best-dressed @Cubs fan: Bill Murray.https://t.co/Gakb3YrlAB#WorldSeries pic.twitter.com/SftDtm6En7
  — MLB (@MLB)
  
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• Balance Brings CU Buffaloes Into Title Chase, UCLA Up Next

  02-11-2016 16:48
  
  BOULDER, Colo. (The Sports Xchange) – Colorado controls its destiny in the Pac-12 South Division.
  After Utah lost to Washington while the Buffaloes enjoyed a bye week, 21st-ranked Colorado (6-2, 4-1) is alone in first place in the South heading into Thursday night’s home game against UCLA, starting at 9 p.m. ET.
  UCLA (3-5, 1-4) was the preseason pick of the league’s media to win the division, but the Bruins have struggled in the run game and likely will be without starting quar
  
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• Roby named defensive player of the wee

  02-11-2016 16:34
  
  Denver Broncos cornerback Bradley Roby was named AFC Defensive Player of the Week for his performance Sunday against the San Diego Chargers in Denver.       
  
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• Tonight on CBS4 News at 10 p.m.: Under The Counter Medicine

  02-11-2016 16:32
  
  Watch Brian Maass‘ report on CBS4 News at 10 p.m.
  
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• Tonight on CBS4 News at 10 p.m.: CBS4 Investigates Under The Counter Medicine

  02-11-2016 16:32
  
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• Putin wants Microsoft products out

  02-11-2016 16:31
  
  An intelligence official tells NBC News Putin wants to convince Russians the company works with the U.S. intelligence community.       
  
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• Doss Makes Most Of His Chance In Denver’s ‘No Fly Zone’

  02-11-2016 16:28
  
  ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Meet Lorenzo Doss, the newest member of the “No Fly Zone.”
  The speedy second-year cornerback has been buried deep in Denver’s depth chart. But the fifth-round draft pick out of Tulane in 2015 had a terrific training camp and came up huge against San Diego on Sunday when Aqib Talib and Kayvon Webster were injured.
  “He’s been making plays all year,” safety Darian Stewart said. “Doss is a playmaker, and that’s what people
  
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• Blame Episode 6: The ultimate question

  02-11-2016 16:26
  
  Within days of the death of Jill Wells, two of her sisters had grown suspicious.       
  
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• Reality Check: TV Ads For, Against Proposition 106

  02-11-2016 16:22
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – On your ballot you’ll find a measure that would allow terminally ill patients to take life-ending drugs.
  You may have seen the TV ads for and against Proposition 106.
  Watch CBS4 Political Specialist Shaun Boyd’s Reality Check.
  
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• Newmont completes $1.3B mine sale

  02-11-2016 16:10
  
  Newmont Mining Corp. said it successfully completed the sale of its stake in an Indonesian mine for $1.3 billion.       
  
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• CO company buys stake in NC homebuilder

  02-11-2016 16:08
  
  Century Communities Inc. has bought a 50 percent stake in a North Carolina-based homebuilder, expanding the Colorado company’s footprint in the southeast states.       
  
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• Activist investors want Ells out

  02-11-2016 16:07
  
  Activist investors say they want Steve Ells removed as chairman of Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc.       
  
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• New 18-story apartment building tops out

  02-11-2016 16:05
  
  A new 18-story apartment building in Denver's Golden Triangle neighborhood is moving closer to completion.       
  
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• Colorado biotech to go public

  02-11-2016 16:04
  
  MiRagen Therapeutics Inc., a Boulder biotech drug development company, is acquiring another company and using the merger to become publicly traded.       
  
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• Denver bank grew deposits by how much?!

  02-11-2016 16:02
  
  In the last year, Denver-based First Western Financial Inc. has grown its loans and deposits substantially. And that means it needs to bulk up its bottom line, said its chairman and CEO, Scott Wylie.       
  
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