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• Brush Fire Threatens Structure In Adams County

  13-11-2016 23:11
  
  ADAMS COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4) – Firefighters responded to a brush fire Sunday afternoon in Adams County.
  According to Natalie Ridderbos with Brighton Fire Rescue, the fire broke out near 32000 East 144th Avenue.One structure threatened by the fire at this time. Crews working to protect it.
  — Natalie Ridderbos (@BrightonFirePIO) November 13, 2016Crews battling brush fire in the 32000 block of E 144th Ave. Firefighters are working to protect structure in the area. Will tweet updates.
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• Trump Names Priebus White House Chief Of Staff

  13-11-2016 23:08
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump named Republican National Committee Chairman Reince Priebus his White House chief of staff, elevating one of his loyal GOP advisers with a deep expertise of the Washington establishment Trump has vowed to shake up.
  Priebus, a close ally of House Speaker Paul Ryan, called the appointment “an honor” and predicted the billionaire “will be a great president for all Americans.”
  Trump also named Stephen Bannon, his campaign CEO and executive
  
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• Tancredo On ‘Peace’ Rally: They Can’t Handle The Word ‘Conservative’

  13-11-2016 22:51
  
  By Dillon Thomas
  FORT COLLINS, Colo. (CBS4) – Several hundred people gathered in Fort Collins on Saturday for a peace and solidarity rally.
  The rally was created to give residents upset with Donald Trump’s election to president a platform to share their concerns.
  “This was about people being together, and making it safe and comfortable,” one rally attendee said.
  (credit: CBS)
  The event was held at the Larimer County Justice Center. Event organizers asked those who attende
  
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• Blocked Point-After Kick Lifts Broncos Past Saints

  13-11-2016 22:43
  
  NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Denver’s Justin Simmons used a perfectly timed leap over the offensive line to block an extra-point kick that would have given New Orleans a late lead, Will Parks ran it back 84 yards for a defensive 2-point conversion, and the Broncos pulled out a wild 25-23 victory over the Saints on Sunday.
  The decisive play came while the Superdome crowd was still celebrating Brandin Cooks’ twisting, 32-yard touchdown catch between two defenders. That put New Orleans in p
  
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• WATCH: Broncos Win On Blocked PAT Return

  13-11-2016 22:36
  
  Ryan Mayer
  The Denver Broncos and New Orleans Saints provided one of the most dramatic late-game finishes of the year on Sunday afternoon. The Broncos held a 23-17 lead when the Saints took over at their own 25 with 2:50 to go in the game. Saints QB Drew Brees, one of the best in the game at fourth quarter comebacks, engineered another one.
  Brees marched the Saints 75 yards on just six plays, finishing with a touchdown pass to Brandin Cooks in between three Broncos defensive backs. That touchdow
  
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• Rapids’ Tim Howard Out For US-Costa Rica With Injured Leg Muscle

  13-11-2016 21:39
  
  SAN JOSE, Costa Rica (AP) – Goalkeeper Tim Howard did not travel with the United States for Tuesday night’s World Cup qualifier at Costa Rica after injuring the adductor muscle in his right leg.
  Howard was hurt while making a goal kick in the first half of Friday’s 2-1 loss to Mexico at Columbus, Ohio, and was replaced by Brad Guzan in the 40th minute.
  Tim Howard #1 of the United States is helped off of the field after being injured in the first half against Mexico during the F
  
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• Husband Of State Trooper Killed By Drunk Driver Files Lawsuits

  13-11-2016 21:31
  
  DOUGLAS COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4) – The husband of a Colorado state trooper killed in the line of duty is now suing the drunk driver who hit her and the bar who served him alcohol.
  Jaimie Jursevics died after being hit on Interstate 25 last fall.
  Jaimie Jursevics (credit: Colorado State Patrol)
  Eric Henderson pleaded guilty to vehicular homicide and is serving eight years in prison.
  The wrongful death lawsuit also names Brooklyn’s bar, claiming those employees served alcohol to a visibly
  
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• Ballot Issue Allowing Pot Smoking In Bars Still Too Close To Call

  13-11-2016 21:21
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – A ballot issue in Denver about marijuana is still too close to call.
  Amendment 300 would allow pot smoking at some restaurants and bars. Currently 51 percent of the vote is in favor of allowing them and 48 percent is against.
  RELATED STORIES: Marijuana Legalization Story ArchiveDenver is still counting votes.
  Final results on the initiative won’t be likely until next week since because of the Veterans Day holiday on Friday.
  
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• Trump May Revisit Trump Country During A Victory Tour

  13-11-2016 21:14
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump may take a victory tour to states that elected him president, an aide said Saturday, as boisterous protests unfolded outside the tower where he holed up with members of his transition team and fielded calls congratulating him.
  While he’s announced one decision — putting Vice President-elect Mike Pence in charge of the transition instead of Chris Christie — Trump must identify other people for top White House jobs and Cabinet posts. The preside
  
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• Trump May Revisit Country During A Victory Tour

  13-11-2016 21:14
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump may take a victory tour to states that elected him president, an aide said Saturday, as boisterous protests unfolded outside the tower where he holed up with members of his transition team and fielded calls congratulating him.
  While he’s announced one decision — putting Vice President-elect Mike Pence in charge of the transition instead of Chris Christie — Trump must identify other people for top White House jobs and Cabinet posts. The preside
  
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• Siemian Connects With Rookie Jordan Taylor For First Career TD In Amazing Fashion

  13-11-2016 20:39
  
  By Rahul Lal
  In what was supposed to be the battle of defense against offense, the Denver Broncos saw one of the most impressive catches all season by rookie Jordan Taylor. Watch as Taylor hauls in the reception in the endzone and does an incredible job of maintaining possession as he is immediately hit and forced out of bounds.Oh my, Jordan Taylor!
  His 1st career TD grab! #Broncos #DENvsNO https://t.co/l0Wrj02yjI
  — NFL (@NFL) November 13, 2016
  The reception would go on to be reviewed and
  
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• Colorado-Built Satellite Makes Successful Launch, Now Orbiting Earth

  13-11-2016 20:30
  
  LITTLETON, Colo. (CBS4) – A state-of-the-art satellite built in Colorado is now orbiting Earth after a successful launch Friday.
  (credit: CBS)
  (credit: CBS)
  The WorldView-4 blasted off from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California just before noon. It was built by Lockheed Martin in Littleton and will be operated by Westminster’s Digital Globe, the company behind the images seen on Google Maps.
  The newest spacecraft can take clear pictures of objects roughly the size of a football fie
  
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• Broncos Roll To First Half Lead Over Saints

  13-11-2016 20:29
  
  NEW ORLEANS (CBS4) – After the last few weeks, the Broncos hardly look recognizable in the first half against the Saints.
  The team gave up a field goal late, but behind safety Darian Stewart’s two interceptions the Broncos are up 10-3..@Broncos lead at end of 1st qtr 7-0 over the Saints
  This is the first game DEN has led at the end of the 1st qtr since Super Bowl 50
  — NFL Research (@NFLResearch) November 13, 2016
  The team managed their first lead out of the first quarter since
  
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• Rocker Leon Russell Dies In Nashville

  13-11-2016 20:25
  
  NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Leon Russell, who performed, sang and produced some of rock ‘n’ roll’s top records, has died. He was 74.
  An email from Leon Russell Records to The Associated Press says Russell died Sunday in Nashville. The email cites Russell’s wife as the source of the information. Russell had heart bypass surgery in July and was recovering from that at the time of his death. He had been planning on resuming touring in January, the email said.
  Besides his m
  
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• High Schools Students Use ‘Post-It’ Notes To Spread Messages Of Love, Support

  13-11-2016 20:13
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – Denver area high school students are responding to the division in the U.S. with messages of love and support.
  (credit: Shaun King/Facebook)
  (credit: Shaun King/Facebook)
  On Friday students posted positive notes on more than 900 lockers lining the hallways in the east building of Cherry Creek High School.
  (credit: Shaun King/Facebook)
  
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• The ‘Colorado I Have A Dream Foundation’

  13-11-2016 20:02
  The "Colorado I Have A Dream Foundation” has been helping metro Denver students for close to 30 years. President & CEO Rachael Gazdick came in to CBS4 studios to talk about the foundation, how it helps, and their upcoming gala.
  
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• Redstone Castle Sold For $2.2 Million, Tours To Expand

  13-11-2016 19:32
  
  GLENWOOD SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) – New owners of a $2.2 million historic castle plan to rent rooms and expand tours for the public.
  The Redstone Castle’s sale to Hotel Denver owners Steve and April Carver closed in early November after the couple topped bids from two competitors in an October auction, reported the Post Independent.
  “We like the authenticity of the older properties, and we want to see it vibrant again,” April Carver said.
  (credit: CBS)
  John D. Rockefeller, J.
  
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• Nuggets Fall To Pistons 106-95, Remain Winless At Home

  13-11-2016 17:36
  
  Tobias Harris scored 19 points and Andre Drummond had 14 and 12 rebounds as the Detroit Pistons beat the Nuggets 106-95 for their first win in Denver in seven years.
  
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• Liufau, No. 16 Colorado Roll Over Arizona 49-24

  13-11-2016 17:25
  
  TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Sefo Liufau has his groove back, and so does Colorado’s offense.
  It came at just the right time for the Buffaloes with a season-defining stretch up next.
  Liufau passed for three touchdowns and ran for another, helping No. 16 Colorado roll over Arizona 49-24 on Saturday night for the Buffaloes’ first four-game winning streak in 14 years.
  The victory keeps Colorado (8-2, 7-1 Pac-12, No. 12 CFP) atop the Pac-12 South with games against No. 23 Washington State
  
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• McVey’s 4 TDs Helps Air Force Beat Colorado State 49-46

  13-11-2016 17:17
  
  AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. (AP) — On a night when the Air Force defense was battered and burned, linebacker Grant Ross turned in the biggest play of the game.
  To think, he nearly got ejected in the first half for a targeting penalty.
  Tim McVey scored four touchdowns, Ross forced a late fumble and Air Force held off Colorado State 49-46 on Saturday in the highest-scoring game of the rivalry.
  Colorado State receiver Michael Gallup hauled in a pass to convert a first down with around 1:25 remai
  
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• More Clouds Around With Cool Front

  13-11-2016 16:15
  
  By Dave Aguilera
  DENVER (CBS4)-  There is a very weak cold front pushing across Colorado for Sunday. But, other than a few passing clouds and perhaps a few flakes of snow in the highest Northern Mountains the moisture will be very limited.
  Denver highs will rise into the mid to upper 60s for Sunday. In the mountains highs will mostly be in the 50s with 50s and 60s combined out over the western slope.
  Our high pressure ridge will be strengthening in the week ahead with temperatures over
  
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• Latest Forecast: More Clouds Around With Cool Front

  13-11-2016 16:15
  
  By Dave Aguilera
  DENVER (CBS4)-  There is a very weak cold front pushing across Colorado for Sunday. But, other than a few passing clouds and perhaps a few flakes of snow in the highest Northern Mountains the moisture will be very limited.
  Denver highs will rise into the mid to upper 60s for Sunday. In the mountains highs will mostly be in the 50s with 50s and 60s combined out over the western slope.
  Our high pressure ridge will be strengthening in the week ahead with temperatures over
  
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• Fire Destroys Home, Investigated As Arson

  13-11-2016 03:37
  
  By Melissa Garcia
  IDAHO SPRINGS, Colo. (CBS4) – Authorities in Clear Creek County are investigating a fire that may have been started on purpose.
  Firefighters battled the blaze for hours Saturday afternoon at a three-story lodge home in the hills near Idaho Springs.
  The structure was a total loss.
  (credit: CBS)
  An air tanker doused the fire with slurry in an effort to keep flames from spreading to other homes nearby.
  A Chinook-type helicopter dropped an estimated 25,000 gallons of water on
  
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• Latest Forecast: Cool Sunday, Warm Monday

  13-11-2016 02:36
  
  By Dave Aguilera
  DENVER (CBS4) – Welcome to another dry weekend! There is a very weak cold front that will drag across the state on Sunday. But, other than a few passing clouds and perhaps a few flakes of snow in the highest Northern Mountains the moisture will be very limited.
  Denver highs will rise into the upper 60s for Sunday. In the mountains highs will mostly be in the 50s with 50s and 60s combined out over the western slope.
  Our high pressure ridge will be strengthening in the
  
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• Cool Sunday, Warm Monday

  13-11-2016 02:36
  
  By Dave Aguilera
  DENVER (CBS4) – Welcome to another dry weekend! There is a very weak cold front that will drag across the state on Sunday. But, other than a few passing clouds and perhaps a few flakes of snow in the highest Northern Mountains the moisture will be very limited.
  Denver highs will rise into the upper 60s for Sunday. In the mountains highs will mostly be in the 50s with 50s and 60s combined out over the western slope.
  Our high pressure ridge will be strengthening in the
  
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• ‘Porch Pirates’ Beware: That Package You’re Stealing Could Just Be Bait

  13-11-2016 02:12
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – With the holidays approaching, online shoppers are placing their orders. Thieves know that and are already busy stealing packages from front porches.
  Denver police posted surveillance videos on their Facebook page of thieves stealing packages right on the front step of homes just about everywhere. They say thieves better think twice as now some of those packages might just be bait.
  “My wife was actually pulling into the garage at the exact moment that the guy was on t
  
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• 2 On The Loose After Victims Are Duct-Taped During Home Invasion

  13-11-2016 01:41
  
  COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (CBS4) – There’s a desperate search for two dangerous men believed to be behind a violent crime spree that started Thursday night in Colorado Springs.
  Two male victims were left tied up with duct tape after police say a group of suspects performed a daring home invasion.
  (credit: CBS)
  According to police, two vehicles were stolen from a homeowner and his friend at gunpoint from the home’s garage in northeast Colorado Springs just after midnight on Friday
  
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• Teen Tells Authorities He Accidentally Shot, Killed His Friend

  13-11-2016 01:15
  
  LaSALLE, Colo. (CBS4) – Deputies in Weld County have arrested a teen who claims he accidentally shot his friend in the town of LaSalle early Saturday morning.
  According to the Weld County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to a call about a shooting in the 18000 block of WCR 43 at approximately 1:30 a.m.
  “The reporting party informed dispatchers that he accidentally shot his friend while manipulating a weapon inside the residence,” the sheriff’s office said in a s
  
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• Veterans Day Parade A Chance To Show Respect For Past, Present & Future Vets

  13-11-2016 00:53
  
  By Kelly Werthmann
  DENVER (CBS4) – Thousands of people lined Civic Center Park for the annual Veterans Day Parade Saturday morning.
  “It’s just a chance to show respect for the past veterans, the present veterans, and the future veterans,” Jim Fore, a Vietnam veteran with the U.S. Army, said. “It’s really a hot topic for me because my dad was in, I was in, my son spent three tours in Iraq, and my granddaughter is in the Army now — so it’s kind of a
  
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• UNC Ends Losing Skid Against Montana With 28-25 Win

  13-11-2016 00:14
  
  GREELEY, Colo. (AP) – Kyle Sloter threw two touchdowns, the last a 5-yarder to Theron Verna with 3:35 to play, as Northern Colorado beat Montana 28-25 on Saturday.
  The win is the first ever for Northern Colorado against Montana since the Bears joined the Big Sky Conference in 2006. Montana had won 13 straight against Northern Colorado in a series that dates to 1976.
  Both teams are 6-4, 4-3.
  Sloter engineered the game-winning drive in 9-plays over 75 yards. Montana’s final drive ended
  
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