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• 2 Denver Boys & Girls Club Members Named Winners In National Art Contest

  11-12-2016 23:49
  
  By Libby Smith
  DENVER (CBS4) Two member of a Denver Boys & Girls Club were named winners in a national fine arts competition. Approximately 1,500 Club members across the country participate in the National Fine Arts program each year. Only 188 art pieces are selected to compete at the national contest level, and then 33 are selected as winners in various art mediums. Among the 33 were two members of the Boettcher Boys & Girls Club.
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• Yet Another ‘Porch Pirate’ Caught On Video Stealing Packages

  11-12-2016 23:46
  
  BLENDE, Colo. (CBS4) – A so-called porch pirate strike again — this time in Pueblo County.
  Surveillance video from a home in the town of Blende shows a man gets out of a Jeep. He walked up to the porch and took two packages.
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  Sheriff’s deputies are asking for the public’s help in tracking down the thief.
  Anyone who recognizes the suspect is asked to call the sheriff’s office.
  
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• Family Finds Unique Way To Include Deployed Dad In Christmas Card

  11-12-2016 23:33
  
  COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (CBS4) – A military family in Colorado Springs found a creative way to include their husband and father in their Christmas card.
  Air Force Staff Sgt. Brandon Sistrunk will spend the holidays serving the U.S. in Iraq. But his wife Ashley Sistrunk found a way to get the entire family together in their Christmas pictures.
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  Ashley Sistrunk is posed with their four children in Colorado and her husband completed the picture from Iraq. Ashley Sistrunk hopes t
  
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• Broncos report card and game balls from Week 14 against the Titans

  11-12-2016 22:56
  
  Offense — D
  A terrible first half offensive performance put the Broncos far behind the sticks and led to them being shut out at the half. Denver finished the game with a pitiful 18 rushing yards on nine carries. Behind a leaky offensive line and no run game, quarterback Trevor Siemian had a decent day, throwing for 334 yards. A Bennie Fowler drop at the goal-line and an A.J. Derby fumble ended the comeback attempt.
  Defense — B
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• Broncos’ playoff hopes in doubt after troubling loss to Titans

  11-12-2016 22:39
  
  NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Broncos knew what was coming. They knew the Titans’ plan of attack, they knew how they needed to counter, and they knew the disaster that could unfold if they didn’t.
  But knowledge alone couldn’t save them.
  Behind an offense that was inefficient for much of the game the Broncos fell to the Titans, 13-10, here Sunday afternoon, dropping Denver to 8-5 and putting its playoff hopes in doubt with games left against New England, at Kansas City and Oaklan
  
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• World War II Vet Visits Place That Changed The Lives Of Many

  11-12-2016 22:37
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – A World War II veteran CBS4 reported on earlier this week made a stop at Denver International Airport.
  Mel Heckman was on his way home to Wyoming after visiting the place that changed his life. Going back to Pearl Harbor was his wish which was granted by the National Wish of a Lifetime group.
  Mel Heckman (credit: CBS)
  Mel Heckman (credit: CBS)
  Heckman lives in Wyoming but stopped at DIA. He was greeted by airport staff and local veterans.
  He says he was amazed at the amount
  
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• Murray, Titans Run Down Broncos 13-10

  11-12-2016 22:31
  
  NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — DeMarco Murray ran for 92 yards and a touchdown, and the Tennessee Titans held on to beat the Denver Broncos 13-10 Sunday and keep a piece of first place in the AFC South.
  With the win, the Titans (7-6) also climbed above .500 for the first time all season.
  NASHVILLE, TN – DECEMBER 11: DeMarco Murray #29 of the Tennessee Titans carries the ball against Chris Harris Jr. #25 of the Denver Broncos during the second half at Nissan Stadium on December 11, 2016 in N
  
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• Game recap:: Broncos at Titans

  11-12-2016 22:18
  
         
  
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• Grade the Denver Broncos’ performance vs. the Tennessee Titans in Week 14

  11-12-2016 22:06
  
  Grade the Broncos’ defense, offense, coaching and special teams performance in the Broncos’ Week 14 matchup against the Tennessee Titans.
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• Demaryius Thomas Leads NFL In 100-Yard Games Since 2011

  11-12-2016 22:05
  
  NASHVILLE, Tenn. (CBS4) – Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas is tied atop the NFL for 100-yard receiving games.
  Since 2011, no other wide receiver, save former Detroit Lions wideout Calvin Johnson, has more 100-yard games than Thomas.
  In Sunday’s game against the Tennessee Titans, Thomas caught 10 passes for 126 yards, tying him with Johnson for 34 100-yard games since 2011.
  RELATED: Thomas Becomes Broncos Third All-Time Leading Receiver
  The Broncos lost the game, 13-10
  
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• Device Helps Cancer Patients Keep Their Hair During Chemo

  11-12-2016 22:01
  
  DEVER (CBS4) – A new device could prevent hair loss due to chemotherapy but its makers are not seeking Food and Drug Administration approval.
  Cancer patients wear the cap for 30 minutes during chemo treatment and then for an hour after.
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  The cap cools the scalp to about 24 degrees Fahrenheit, reducing blood flow and keeping the chemo out of the area.
  A study shows the device prevented hair loss in over half the patients who used it.
  Karen Dicken, wh
  
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• Holiday Tree At Capitol Pays Tribute To Colorado Service Members

  11-12-2016 21:49
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – The Colorado state Capitol holiday tree is up and decorated in the north foyer.
  This year’s tree theme is “gold star tree of honor.”
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  It’s meant to pay tribute to Colorado service members who have died while fighting the war on terror.
  Gold Star families were invited to the dedication ceremony.
  
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• Ware Moves Into 8th Place On NFL’s All-Time Sack List

  11-12-2016 21:23
  
  NASHVILLE, Tenn. (CBS4) – Broncos linebacker DeMarcus Ware is now in sole possession of eighth place on the NFL’s all-time sack list.
  With his hit on Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota, Ware moves ahead of Richard Dent and John Randle with 138.5 career sacks.
  Ware also ties Al Wilson and Shane Dronett for fifteenth on the Broncos’ all-time list with 21.5 sacks.
  RELATED: Broncos Ware Moves Up NFL’s All-Time Sacks List
  Green Bay Packers linebacker Ju
  
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• Tennessee taking it to Broncos, 13-0

  11-12-2016 20:42
  
  NASHVILLE - It was a bumpy trip from the start.       
  
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• WATCH: Chris Harris Jr. Injured On Harry Douglas Cheap Shot, Brawl Ensues On Sideline

  11-12-2016 20:39
  
  Bryan Altman
  Things are getting chippy between the Denver Broncos and the Tennessee Titans. After Tennessee jumped out to an early 10-0 lead, Titans wide receiver Harry Douglas took a dive at the knees of Broncos cornerback Chris Harris far away from where the play was actually taking place, resulting in an injury to the corner.Here is Titans WR Harry Douglas dirty hit onBroncos CB Chris Harris. #CompleteGarbageHithttps://t.co/iTJCgRhhVO
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• Crazy Trick Results In Woman Getting Stolen Dog Back, But Very Dangerous

  11-12-2016 20:34
  
  By Shawn Chitnis
  WELD COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4) – The owners of a stolen puppy confronted a man on Saturday they say stole the dog from their own backyard and tried to sell the English bulldog on Craigslist.
  “I came out immediately and the gate was open to my yard,” said Myra Masters. “It was flipped up and left open and my pup was gone.”
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  Masters bought the dog three weeks ago. Flash is barely five months old and quickly became the pride and joy of the fami
  
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• Bizarre Story: Woman Says Social Media Helped Her Get Her Puppy Back

  11-12-2016 20:34
  
  By Shawn Chitnis
  WELD COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4) – The owners of a stolen puppy confronted a man on Saturday they say stole the dog from their own backyard and tried to sell the English bulldog on Craigslist.
  “I came out immediately and the gate was open to my yard,” said Myra Masters. “It was flipped up and left open and my pup was gone.”
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  Masters bought the dog three weeks ago. Flash is barely five months old and quickly became the pride and joy of the fami
  
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• This Bank Robber Might Look Familiar To Some People

  11-12-2016 20:04
  
  DENVER (CBS4) -The FBI is searching for a man who robbed two banks within a two month period.
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  Investigators say the man in pictures they released targeted the Chase Bank near University and Arapahoe in Centennial.
  It’s believed the same man also robbed the KeyBank near Mineral and Broadway on Oct. 4.
  
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• Warning: Backcountry Avalanches Likely Today West Of Denver

  11-12-2016 16:06
  
  By Chris SpearsDENVER (CBS4) – The Colorado Avalanche Information Center says heavy wind-blown snow from the most recent winter storm has prompted very dangerous avalanche conditions in north-central Colorado.
  An avalanche warning has been issued through 12 p.m. Monday for locations around Vail, Summit County and the Front Range Mountains. The highest risk for a slide is near and above treeline.
  One to two feet of new and wind-blown snow are loading weak layers buried deeper in the snowpac
  
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• Warning: Backcountry Avalanches Likely On Sunday West Of Denver

  11-12-2016 16:06
  
  By Chris Spears
  DENVER (CBS4) – The Colorado Avalanche Information Center says heavy wind-blown snow from the most recent winter storm has prompted very dangerous avalanche conditions in north-central Colorado.
  Kitchen Wall slide in November 2015 (credit: Summit County Rescue Group)
  An avalanche warning has been issued through 12 p.m. Monday for locations around Vail, Summit County and the Front Range Mountains. The highest risk for a slide is near and above treeline.One to two feet of new
  
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• 9 keys to Broncos defeating Tennessee

  11-12-2016 15:44
  
  NASHVILLE - The Broncos are 8-4 and can move within one game of AFC West-leading Oakland and Kansas City with a win today against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium in Nashville.       
  
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• Unsettled Weather Week Ahead For Colorado

  11-12-2016 14:27
  
  By Chris SpearsDENVER (CBS4) – Get ready for a fairly active week of weather across Colorado.
  We saw a surge of cooler air move into eastern Colorado overnight. It kicked up a quick shot of snow for Denver and the northeast plains.
  Meanwhile, in the mountains, it’s a different story. Heavy snow will continue as a powerful jet stream roars over the Central Rockies. By late this afternoon and early evening the intensity and coverage should decrease with just lingering snow showers if y
  
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• Latest Forecast: Unsettled Weather Week Ahead For Colorado

  11-12-2016 14:27
  
  By Chris SpearsDENVER (CBS4) – Get ready for a fairly active week of weather across Colorado.
  We saw a surge of cooler air move into eastern Colorado overnight. It kicked up a quick shot of snow for Denver and the northeast plains.
  Meanwhile, in the mountains, it’s a different story. Heavy snow will continue into the early afternoon as a powerful jet stream roars over the Central Rockies.
  Monday will bring a fairly quiet start to the new week but it doesn’t last for long. Our n
  
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• Burglar Empties Cash Drawer At Cafe In Arvada

  11-12-2016 08:01
  
  ARVADA, Colo. (CBS4) – Arvada detectives want help identifying a burglar.
  Police say the burglar broke into a cafe at 65th Avenue and Wadsworth Boulevard before it opened on Thursday and emptied the cash drawer.
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  The burglary can be seen scoping out the business with what looks like a crow bar but he didn’t have to use it.
  
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• Ward: Football IQ A Key To Broncos ‘No Fly Zone’ Success

  11-12-2016 07:00
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – The starters in Denver’s secondary have 28 years of combined NFL experience.
  Safety T.J. Ward, a member of Denver’s “No-Fly Zone,” expressed surprise when CBS4’s Michael Spencer informed him of just how long he, fellow safety Darian Stewart, plus cornerbacks Aqib Talib and Chris Harris have been in the league.
  “I didn’t actually know it was that many years,” Ward said with a laugh on the CBS4 Football Blitz.
  CBS4’s Micha
  
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• Gallinari, Faried Shine In Nuggets’ 121-113 Win Over Magic

  11-12-2016 05:46
  
  Denver Nuggets coach Mike Malone doesn't judge the performance of veteran Danilo Gallinari by the number of 3-point shots he makes, but by the number of free throws he takes.
  
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• Goals Just Kept Coming & Coming As Canadiens Embarrass Avs In 10-1 Win

  11-12-2016 05:31
  
  Max Pacioretty scored four goals and added an assist and Tomas Plekanec recorded four assists as the Canadiens buried the Avalanche 10-1 on Saturday night at the Bell Centre.
  
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• Judge Hands Down Unusual Sentence In Road Rage Case

  11-12-2016 04:46
  
  GREELEY, Colo. (CBS4) – There was a somewhat unusual sentence for a woman involved in a deadly road rage crash.
  Nacole Grim (credit; Weld County Sheriff’s Office)
  Nacole Grim was sentenced to 12 years probation on Friday. She also has to give 100 presentations about the impacts of road rage.
  Northbound lanes of I-25 closed due to multiple vehicle crash (credit: CBS)
  The backup of traffic on I-25 caused by several crashes (credit: CBS)
  Grim was speeding down Interstate 25 when she gav
  
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• 2 Families Who Suffered Tragedies Get Special Gift From ‘Hammers & Angels’

  11-12-2016 04:23
  
  ARVADA, Colo. (CBS4) – Two families in Arvada hardly recognize their homes after they were remodeled thanks to hard working volunteers.
  KBPI Radio identified two families who were in need of renovations on their homes. Dozens of contractors pitched in as part the Hammers and Angels program.
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  “Thank you guys so much. For the rest of our lives … we’re just … (crying) … thank you,” resident Linda Zimmerman said.
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• Developers Get Initial Support For Dinosaur Ridge Rezoning

  11-12-2016 03:59
  
  JEFFERSON COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4) – The Jefferson County Planning Commission has approved the plan to rezone an area near Dinosaur Ridge.
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  Developers want to build car dealerships, gas stations and a hotel, but many neighbors are against the plan.
  County commissioners still need to approve the plan. They’re expected to discuss it next month.
  
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• Latest Forecast: Heavy Mountain Snow Overnight, Turning Cooler For Denver

  11-12-2016 02:38
  
  By Chris SpearsDENVER (CBS4) – Get ready for tough mountain travel if you’re heading west of Denver.
  A powerful jet stream crossing the state is bringing moderate to heavy snow in the northern and central mountains, and it will kick up winds in the 20-40 mph range with some gusts even higher on passes.Denver will see occasional wind gusts and a surge of slightly cooler air coming down from the north overnight. That surge couldhelp kick up a few light rain or snow showers around sunri
  
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• Heavy Mountain Snow Overnight, Turning Cooler For Denver

  11-12-2016 02:38
  
  By Chris SpearsDENVER (CBS4) – Get ready for tough mountain travel if you’re heading west of Denver.
  A powerful jet stream crossing the state is bringing moderate to heavy snow to the northern and central mountains. In addition it will kick up winds in the 20-40 mph range with some gusts even higher on exposed passes.
  Denver will see occasional wind gusts and a surge of slightly cooler air coming down from the north overnight. That surge couldhelp kick up a few light rain or snow sho
  
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• Pastor: ‘God Had Different Plan’ For Iconic Denver Church

  11-12-2016 02:24
  
  By Kelly Werthmann
  DENVER (CBS4) – One of Denver’s oldest buildings seems to be in hiding.
  The iconic Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception has been wrapped in scaffolding for months. What is typically an eye-catching landmark has become a large eyesore in downtown Denver.
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  “I call it a monolith,” Father Ron Cattany, Pastor and Rector at the cathedral, told CBS4’s Kelly Werthmann in jest.
  Cattany explained the construction came as a bit of a s
  
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• Kidnapping Suspect Arrested After Chase, Crash & Barricade Situation

  11-12-2016 01:49
  
  By Dillon Thomas
  DENVER (CBS4) – According to police in Denver, a kidnapping suspect was arrested Saturday after leading police on a chase.
  Eranda Piyasena, spokesman for the Denver Police Department, said the search for the suspect took place after he crashed a vehicle and left the scene.
  The suspect, only being identified as an adult male, allegedly rolled over a Jeep after a crash just after 8 a.m. at the intersection of 26th Avenue and Federal Boulevard.
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  Police
  
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• Broncos Promote LB Gause From Practice Squad

  11-12-2016 00:12
  
  ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (The Sports Xchange) – The Denver Broncos promoted linebacker Quentin Gause from their practice squad Saturday and placed wide receiver Marlon Brown on injured reserve.
  Brown was signed by the Broncos three weeks ago after he was out while recovering from a back injury. He was not active in the Broncos’ previous two games.
  The 6-foot, 243-pound Gause is an undrafted rookie from Rutgers who spent the last eight weeks on Denver’s practice squad. He also comp
  
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