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• Maserati Driver Killed In Crash Remembered As ‘Wonderful Young Man’

  16-01-2017 23:59
  
  By Kelly Werthmann
  HIGHLANDS RANCH, Colo. (CBS4) – Investigators have identified the driver of a Maserati killed in a crash in Douglas County.
  Brandon Gionapoulos, 24, died when the blue Maserati he was driving landed in a ditch near C-470 and Lucent Boulevard. The mangled car was spotted by a passerby around 10 a.m. Saturday, but it’s not yet clear when the crash occurred.
  Brandon Gionapoulos (credit: Facebook)
  Brandon Gionapoulos (credit: Facebook)
  Gionapoulos was a sales employee
  
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• Gene Cernan, last astronaut to walk on the moon, dies at 82

  16-01-2017 23:50
  
  By MICHAEL GRACZYK and SETH BORENSTEIN
  HOUSTON (AP) — Former astronaut Gene Cernan, who as the last person to walk on the moon returned to Earth with a message of “peace and hope for all mankind,” died on Monday, his family said. He was 82.
  Cernan was with his relatives when he died at a Houston hospital following ongoing heath issues, family spokeswoman Melissa Wren told The Associated Press. His family said his devotion to lunar exploration never waned.
  “Even at the age
  
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• Craigslist scam takes in renters of posh Aspen house again and again

  16-01-2017 23:46
  
  By Jason Auslander,  Aspen Times
  A woman has scammed at least four different people out of thousands of dollars by renting them a posh home at 220 W. Hallam St. in Aspen’s West End, police said Friday.
  The woman — who tells prospective renters her name is “Shawn Sullivan” and that she’s the owner or property manager — appears to be legitimate and has clearly done some research on the property, Aspen Police detective Ritchie Zah said. The woman’s e-m
  
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• Buffs Drop 5 Straight After Falling Short 71-68 To USC

  16-01-2017 23:00
  
  Chimezie Metu scored a career-high 24 points and altered George King's go-ahead-shot attempt with 15 seconds left, and No. 25 USC beat the Buffaloes 71- 68 on Sunday night.
  
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• Denver Mayor Hancock names Happy Haynes as new deputy mayor

  16-01-2017 22:19
  
  Jon Murray, The Denver PostHappy Haynes, the executive director of the Denver Department of Parks and Recreation, takes the oath of office from Presiding Judge John Marcucci of Denver County Court at her appointment announcement on Sept. 8, 2015.Denver Mayor Michael Hancock has designated parks director Allegra “Happy” Haynes as the city’s deputy mayor for 2017, his office has confirmed.
  Haynes, appointed in September 2015 as executive director of the Department of Parks and Re
  
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• Democrat Mike Johnston to announce run for Colorado governor in 2018

  16-01-2017 22:16
  
  State Sen. Mike Johnston will kick off the 2018 Democratic primary on Tuesday by announcing that he’s running for governor.
  The early move by Johnston, a former teacher, high school principal and Obama education adviser who’s been active in Colorado school issues for several years, is a sign of the contentious gubernatorial campaign ahead. Incumbent governor John Hickenlooper, a Democrat, is termed out in 2018, and the contest to replace him will likely feature an all-star list of po
  
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• Springsteen Cover Band Will Skip Inaugural Event

  16-01-2017 21:58
  
  TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — A Bruce Springsteen cover band has changed its tune about performing at a Washington gala the day before Republican Donald Trump’s inauguration.
  The B Street Band decided to pull out of the Thursday night performance at the New Jersey State Society’s gala.
  Band leader Willie Forte said Monday the decision was based “solely on the respect and gratitude we have for Bruce and the E Street Band. That conquers everything else.”
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• NASA: Astronaut Gene Cernan Has Died At Age 82

  16-01-2017 21:54
  
  HOUSTON (AP) — Former astronaut Gene Cernan, the last of only a dozen men to walk on the moon who returned to Earth with a message of “peace and hope for all mankind,” has died. He was 82.
  NASA announced that Cernan died Monday surrounded by his family. NASA spokesman Bob Jacobs confirmed the death but had no immediately details.
  Cernan, commander of NASA’s Apollo 17 mission, set foot on the lunar surface in December 1972 during his third space flight. He became the
  
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• Von Miller, Aqib Talib selected to PFWA’s All-NFL team; NFL playoff ratings booming

  16-01-2017 21:13
  
  The Broncos top defenders continued to receive accolades Monday when outside linebacker Von Miller and cornerback Aqib Talib were selected to the 2016 All-NFL team, voted on by the Pro Football Writers of America.
  Denver was one of four teams with two members on the 27-player All-NFL team. Only the Kansas City Chiefs (four), the Dallas Cowboys (four) and the Atlanta Falcons (three) had more selections. The New Giants, Oakland Raiders and Los Angeles Rams also had two players honored.
  Miller was
  
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• Colorado Democratic Primary Starts Early With Johnston Entry

  16-01-2017 20:57
  
  DENVER (AP) — The Democratic primary for the 2018 Colorado governor’s race is off to an early start.
  State Sen. Mike Johnston will announce he’s running for governor on Tuesday. He’s the first to join what’s expected to be a long list of Democratic politicians throwing their hats in the ring to replace Gov. John Hickenlooper at the end of his second term.
  Johnston is a former principal and Obama education adviser who has been active on Colorado school issues. He say
  
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• Denver Celebrating King Legacy With Annual ‘Marade’

  16-01-2017 20:47
  
  DENVER (AP) — People are walking through Denver in light snow to they celebrate the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. in the city’s 31st annual “marade”.
  Monday’s combination march and parade followed speeches by lawmakers including Gov. John Hickenlooper and Colorado’s congressional delegation in City Park.
  (credit: CBS)
  The Denver Post reports that some in the crowd heckled Republican congressman Mike Coffman as he spoke because of his vote to repeal the fede
  
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• Latest Forecast: Snow Tapering, Warm Up Starts Tomorrow

  16-01-2017 20:45
  
  By Lauren Whitney
  DENVER (CBS4) – An upper-level storm system spinning over Oklahoma early Monday will produce snow across much of Colorado. As the storm moves northeast through the day, the snow will gradually end from north to south and should end completely in the Denver area by early Monday afternoon. There will still be a bit of snow out on the eastern plains through the evening and southern Colorado could see snow through early tomorrow morning.
   
  Temperatures today are a b
  
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• National Park Visits Hits Record High For 3rd Straight Year

  16-01-2017 20:43
  
  SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Visits to U.S. national parks set a record in 2016 for the third consecutive year as landmarks such Zion, Yellowstone and Rocky Mountain experienced historic levels of popularity that brought collateral headaches stemming from overcrowded roads and trails and increasing visitor misbehavior.
  At many parks, visitors waited an hour or more in cars to get through entrance gates and then spent the day trying to outmaneuver fellow visitors for parking spots and room on popu
  
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• Fort Collins police to double body camera program

  16-01-2017 20:25
  
  FORT COLLINS — Fort Collins police are expanding their body camera program, doubling the number of officers equipped with the technology.
  The Coloradoan reports that Fort Collins Police Services signed a five-year, $885,000 contract with Taser International last month to double the number of body-mounted cameras worn by officers from 60 to 120. By May 1 nearly every officer in the 208-sworn agency will be equipped with a camera.
  Fort Collins was a relatively early adopter of body-worn came
  
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• Skier reported missing found dead at Breckenridge Ski Resort

  16-01-2017 20:14
  
  A man reported missing about 5 p.m. Thursday at Breckenridge Ski Resort was found Friday morning by ski patrol and pronounced dead shortly thereafter.
  The Summit County Sheriff’s Office assisted Breckenridge Ski Patrol with what the resort called an extensive search early Friday, eventually locating the 47-year-old man at approximately 8:30 a.m. He was taken to St. Anthony Summit Medical Center in Frisco where he was officially declared deceased. The ski resort did not release the man&rsqu
  
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• Denver skier reported missing found dead at Breckenridge Ski Resort

  16-01-2017 20:14
  
  A Denver man reported missing about 5 p.m. Thursday at Breckenridge Ski Resort was found Friday morning by ski patrol and pronounced dead shortly thereafter.
  Sean Haberthier, 47, died of a severe skull fracture after skiing into a tree. Summit County Coroner Regan Wood reported Haberthier was not wearing a helmet. Officials have not yet confirmed what run he was on.
  The Summit County Sheriff’s Office assisted Breckenridge Ski Patrol with what the resort called an extensive search earl
  
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• Obama celebrates World Series champion Chicago Cubs

  16-01-2017 19:56
  
  By Darlene Superville, The Associated Press
  WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama is celebrating the World Series champion Chicago Cubs before he leaves office.
  On what usually is a sleepy federal holiday at the White House, Cubs players filed into the White House East Room on Martin Luther King Day for Obama’s final ceremony for a championship sports team. Even sweeter for Obama is that the Cubs hail from his hometown.
  The president has a home in Chicago and is a White Sox fan. He roo
  
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• Family questions Northglenn police account of man’s death

  16-01-2017 19:32
  
  Provided photoHector Navarrete’s memorialThe brother-in-law of a man killed by Northglenn police is challenging authorities’ account of circumstances surrounding his death.
  Police suspected Hector Navarrete of kidnapping when they confronted him on Jan. 7 in the 10700 block of Pecos Street.
  Northglenn police previously reported that Navarrete, who was driving a stolen Mercedes-Benz, rammed the officer’s vehicle, and the officer fired. Police didn’t respond Monday morning
  
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• Parties, Protests To Take Over DC For Trump’s Inauguration

  16-01-2017 19:29
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Hundreds of thousands of people are expected to clog the nation’s capital for Donald Trump’s inauguration and a major demonstration the day after. How many will actually arrive to party or protest is an open question.
  Officials estimate that 800,000 to 900,000 people will be present Friday for the inauguration, a celebration that takes over the city, closing roads, taxing the city’s Metro transit system and making getting around difficult. Trump himself
  
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• Inequality by the numbers: 8 men are as rich as the poorest 3.6 billion people combined

  16-01-2017 19:27
  
  By Pan Pylas, The Associated Press
  DAVOS, Switzerland  — The gap between the super-rich and the poorest half of the global population is starker than previously thought, with just eight men, from Bill Gates to Michael Bloomberg, owning as much wealth as 3.6 billion people, according to an analysis by Oxfam released Monday.
  Presenting its findings on the dawn of the annual gathering of the global political and business elites in the Swiss ski resort of Davos, anti-poverty organiza
  
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• Josh McDaniels pulls name out of consideration for San Francisco 49ers job

  16-01-2017 19:20
  
  FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels expressed appreciation for the opportunity to interview with the San Francisco 49ers but says for now he will remain in New England.
  He said during a conference call Monday that the decision was what’s “best for my family and myself” and that he will stay with the Patriots to focus on this year’s playoffs and finish out the season “however it turns out.”
  McDaniels, who was a head coach wit
  
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• Who are the 8 richest people in the world? All men, mostly Americans

  16-01-2017 19:09
  
  By Carlo Piovano, The Associated Press
  LONDON  — The eight individuals who own as much as half of the rest of the planet are all men, and have largely made their fortunes in technology. Most are American, with one European and one Mexican in the mix. Several have pledged to give it all to charity.
  The eight tycoons’ net worth, as calculated by Forbes magazine, was cited Monday by anti-poverty activists Oxfam in a report highlighting income inequality. Although most of them
  
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• US Official Says Orlando Shooter’s Widow Has Been Arrested

  16-01-2017 18:41
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — A U.S. law enforcement official says the FBI has arrested the wife of the Orlando nightclub shooter.
  The official says Noor Salman was taken into custody Monday morning in the San Francisco area and is due in court Tuesday in California. She’s facing charges in Florida including obstruction of justice.
  The official was not authorized to discuss the matter publicly and spoke on condition of anonymity.
  Noor Salman moved to the San Francisco area after her husband, Oma
  
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• Buses Get Stuck On Slick Roads

  16-01-2017 18:33
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – Slick conditions caused problems for drivers across the Denver metro area Monday morning.
  Two buses, in particular, had issues in downtown Denver on Broadway Street between 14th Avenue and Colfax Avenue.
  The first bus, after its passengers were dropped off, got stuck at about 8 a.m., blocking lanes of traffic.
  Before it could be moved, 90 minutes later, a second bus also got stuck in the snow that hadn’t yet been cleared.
  (credit: CBS)
  One lane of traffic was able to
  
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• Furniture Row Racing agrees to multiyear sponsorship with Auto-Owners Insurance

  16-01-2017 18:22
  
  Martin Truex Jr. is going to be driving a blue No. 78 Camry more often in the future.
  Denver’s Furniture Row Racing announced Monday it has agreed to a multi-year primary sponsorship with Auto-Owners Insurance for Truex’s Camry in the NASCAR Cup Series.
  Auto-Owners Insurance was a primary sponsor for three races in 2016. The company will double that in both 2017 and 2018. The six races in 2017 include: Kansas Speedway (May 13), Michigan International Speedway (June 18), Indianapolis
  
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• When Should You Keep Your Sick Child Home From School?

  16-01-2017 18:15
  
  By Dr. Dave Hnida
  (CBS4) -How sick is too sick for a child to stay home from school?
  A new survey of more than 1500 parents from the University of Michigan shows a wide range of views on keeping a kid out of the classroom when illness strikes.
  For example, while almost all said a child with diarrhea should stay home, but about half thought it was okay to send a youngster in with a low grade fever or one who had been through a bout of vomiting. And when it came to a runny nose, watery eyes, or a
  
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• King’s Daughter: Fight ‘No Matter Who Is In White House’

  16-01-2017 18:13
  
  ATLANTA (AP) — As civil rights leaders and activists gather at sites across the country to celebrate the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr., the slain civil rights leader’s daughter is encouraging Americans to fight for his vision of love and justice “no matter who is in the White House.”
  Bernice King addressed more than 2,000 people gathered at her father’s Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta four days before President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration. She spok
  
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• Sophomore Is First Girl To Dunk In Colorado High School History

  16-01-2017 17:56
  
  By Michael Spencer
  GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (CBS4) – Regis High School Sophomore Fran Belibi became the first high school girl to dunk in a game last Friday.
  Belibi instantly became an internet sensation when her video went viral and made the number one play on ESPN SportsCenter’s Top 10.
  “I didn’t think it was going to get this big,” said Belibi.
  “Coach Carl (Mattei) told me that if I were to dunk in a game he’d get it on SportsCenter that night, but I did
  
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• Departures, arrivals delayed at DIA due to weather

  16-01-2017 17:41
  
  The Federal Aviation Administration has slowed operations at Denver International Airport because of Monday morning’s snowstorm, officials say.
  “We are expecting a general slowdown at DIA this morning,” said Health Montgomery, DIA spokesman.
  He said all aircraft are being de-iced before taking off.
  Related ArticlesJanuary 16, 2017 Snow falling in the Denver metro area Monday morningJanuary 16, 2017 Denver’s Martin Luther King Jr. Marade gets underway in wintery condi
  
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• Newton Street Crash Turns Fatal

  16-01-2017 17:14
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – Denver Police are investigating a fatal crash that occurred Saturday evening.UPDATE: Crash @ 38th & Newton is a single vehicle crash. #Denver
  — Denver Police Dept. (@DenverPolice) January 15, 2017
  The crash happened before 7 p.m. at 38th Avenue and Newton Street in northwest Denver.
  (credit: CBS)
  One person was killed in the single-vehicle accident.
  Police have not said what led to the crash, or if anyone may face charges.
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• Denver’s Martin Luther King Jr. Marade gets underway in wintry conditions

  16-01-2017 16:56
  
  A blanket of snow rolled in overnight but that has not kept supporters and activists from meeting and marching Monday morning in Denver’s 31st annual Martin Luther King Jr. Marade.
  A winter storm hit the city and crews were busy in the early morning hours Monday working to keep the paths clear of snow. City plows have been going down Colfax Avenue, which is the main section of the Marade.
  The program started at 9:30 a.m. at a snowy City Park, and included Gov. John Hickenlooper and U.S. Se
  
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• 2 Dead In Southern Colorado Shooting

  16-01-2017 16:17
  
  CAPULIN, Colo. (CBS4) – Two people died in a shooting in the small town of Capulin.
  Conejos County Coroner Richard Martin confirmed the deaths to CBS4’s Rick Sallinger.
  Initial reports indicated seven people were killed in the shooting, but Martin says that is not the case.
  The Valley Courier in Alamosa says that it happened after a disagreement at a birthday party.
  No further information, including details on a possible suspect, is currently available on the incident.
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• Latest Forecast: Wintry Weather Today, Sunshine Returns Tomorrow

  16-01-2017 15:38
  
  By Ashton Altieri
  DENVER (CBS4) – An upper-level storm system spinning over Oklahoma early Monday will produce snow across much of Colorado. As the storm moves northeast through the day, the snow will gradually end from north to south and should end completely in the Denver area by early Monday afternoon.
  Accumulation will be minor in most areas with 1-4 inches expected in the Denver metro area. The higher amounts will generally be on the south and west sides of town including along the Pa
  
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• Storage Unit Auction Leads To Murder Evidence

  16-01-2017 15:26
  
  By Andrea Flores
  CANON CITY, Colo. (CBS4) – A Canon City man says he may have cracked an unsolved homicide case in the most unlikely way.
  Last month, Rick Ratzlaff won a storage unit at an auction.
  “There were a lot of police lights off of cop cars, and I wanted one, so I kept bidding on it until I got it,” Ratzlaff said.
  After winning the storage unit, Ratzlaff was disturbed by what he found inside; evidence from the 2006 murder of 17-year-old Candace Hiltz.
  “I didn&rsqu
  
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• Nuggets Try To Carry Momentum Home

  16-01-2017 15:14
  
  The Denver Nuggets are probably wishing they could play all their games in London after punishing the Indiana Pacers across the Atlantic Ocean last week.
  
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• Unsettled With Some Snow Through Early Monday

  16-01-2017 02:00
  
  By Chris Spears
  DENVER (CBS4) – A winter storm passing to the southeast of Colorado will keep the forecast unsettled for the next 20 hours.
  Waves of snow will be pushing over the eastern plains to the Front Range into Monday morning.This should not be a major storm system but it will create some tough travel at times, especially south and east of Denver.
  A warming trend arrives starting Tuesday and it should last most of the week ahead.
  Meteorologist Chris Spears writes stories relate
  
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• Rally Held In Support Of The Affordable Care Act

  16-01-2017 01:38
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – Hundreds of people rallied in Denver to keep the Affordable Care Act on Sunday.
  They came together at the Laborers Hall near 9th Avenue and Galapago Street.
  (credit: CBS)
  U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette (credit: CBS)
  U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette helped organize the rally with the help of Lt. Gov. Donna Lynne and other lawmakers.
  Last week congressional Republicans approved the process to start repealing and replacing the Affordable Care Act. hey’re promising a less expensive and m
  
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• Fire Crews Find Pot Grow Operation After Fire In Garage

  16-01-2017 01:27
  
  PARKER, Colo. (CBS4) – A marijuana grow operation was found inside a burning garage in Parker.
  The fire broke out in the unattached garage around 2 p.m. on Sunday.
  (credit: South Metro Fire Rescue)
  (credit: South Metro Fire Rescue)
  (credit: South Metro Fire Rescue)
  South Metro Fire Rescue crews were able to stop the fire from spreading to the home.
  Nobody we injured.
  The cause of the fire is under investigation
  
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• People Of Different Faiths, Cultures Unite On MLK Weekend

  16-01-2017 00:15
  
  By Melissa Garcia
  DENVER, Colo. (CBS4) – People from different faiths and cultures came together in the Denver metro area to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
  Mayor Michael Hancock and a handful of elected officials participated in the annual MLK Interfaith Service at Park Hill Seventh Day Adventist Church in Denver.
  The service was one of several local gatherings during the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday weekend.
  (credit: CBS)
  “Aurora Celebrates More Love a
  
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