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• Sen. Gardner To Hold Telephone Town Hall Wednesday Evening

  08-03-2017 23:58
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – Colorado U.S. Sen. Cory Gardner is among four Republican senators raising concerns about the party’s health care replacement plan.
  The group says the plan lacks needed flexibility for states.
  The issue is likely to come up during a telephone town hall taking place Wednesday at 7:10 p.m.
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  Those interested in participating in the telephone town hall needs register at least one hour before the 7:10 p.m. start time. Go to bit.ly/2lZgxqx or te
  
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• NFL Free Agency 2017: Top Quarterbacks

  08-03-2017 23:50
  
  Position Groups: QB | RB | WR | LB/DL
  Bryan Altman
  Now that the NFL Combine is behind us, we’re racing into the new NFL calendar year as teams get set to reconfigure their rosters to try and make a playoff run in the upcoming season. With free agency opening on March 9, there will be a frenzy surrounding the top players as usual. With your team attempting to fill the holes they need to in order to make that Super Bowl run you’ve been dreaming of, we here at CBS Local S
  
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• Clerical Error Leads To Dismissal Of Child Abuse Case

  08-03-2017 23:45
  
  By Brian Maass
  DENVER (CBS4)– A legal secretary with the Denver District Attorney’s Office has been disciplined after making an error that caused a misdemeanor child abuse case to be dismissed.
  Teresa McKisson accidentally sent a subpoena in the case to the wrong person, so the witness who was supposed to testify never received their subpoena, didn’t show up to testify and the case had to be dropped.
  Teresa McKisson (credit: CBS)
  “I can admit it does appear I made that er
  
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• Hundreds Gather For International Women’s Day

  08-03-2017 23:35
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – Hundreds of women gathered at the state Capitol on Wednesday for International Women’s Day. The day also evolved into the Day Without A Woman protest in some cities across the globe.
  Some Coloradans stayed home from work, joined the rally or wore red to demonstrate their economic clout as part of many events held around the globe.
  “We have such issues against women’s rights and against minority rights, it’s important for anyone, any color or sex
  
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• Man Wanted In Light Rail Gropings

  08-03-2017 23:18
  
  DENVER (CBS4)– Police in Denver are searching for a man wanted in several groping incidents on RTD light rail trains.
  The man is wanted in multiple incidents of unlawful sexual contact of female passengers on various light rail trains.
  The man in the photo is wanted in an incident that occurred about 7 a.m. on March 2.
  Anyone with information regarding these crimes or recognizes the suspect in the picture is asked to contact Crime Stoppers at 720-913-STOP (7867). You can text to CRIMES (27
  
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• Fire On Eastern Plains That Claimed Nearly 200 Cattle Fully Contained

  08-03-2017 23:15
  
  HAXTUN, Colo. (AP) — Firefighters have contained a grass fire that destroyed four homes and left about 200 head of cattle dead on the plains of northeastern Colorado.
  Logan County spokeswoman Marilee Johnson says crews completed containment lines around the fire on Wednesday but were still working to extinguish hot spots, including hay bales.
  (credit: CBS)
  Johnson says no human injuries were reported from the fire.
  Ranchers in adjacent Phillips County reported they lost 200 cattle that wer
  
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• Startup Businesses Get Great Resources At New Training Academy

  08-03-2017 23:03
  
  By Jennifer Brice
  DENVER (CBS4) – The City of Denver launched a new training academy for local startup businesses. It kicked off Wednesday at The Commons on Champa Street.
  CBS4’s Jennifer Brice went inside the academy and found out why small businesses will be vying to get in.
  (credit: CBS)
  Six small business owners of startups, such as the startup Maria Empanada on South Broadway, are now part of the first inaugural JumpStart Academy with Denver’s Office of Economic Developmen
  
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• Giraffe From Colorado Dies After Entanglement At NC Zoo

  08-03-2017 22:45
  
  ASHEBORO, N.C. (AP) — Officials at the North Carolina Zoo say their 9-year-old giraffe, Jamili, has died after it became entangled in some equipment.
  The zoo said in a new release that keepers at the zoo in Asheville found Jamili early Tuesday in her behind-the-scenes living quarters.
  The zoo said Jamili accidentally became entangled in a mental and physical engagement item used with the giraffe herd. The zoo said the equipment has been used for years without any problems.
  Zoo officials ar
  
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• Woman Claiming To Be Psychic Sentenced For Swindling Clothing Heiress

  08-03-2017 22:28
  
  BOULDER, Colo. (CBS4) – A Boulder woman who claims to be a psychic and swindled the heiress of the Lacoste clothing company learned her sentence on Tuesday.
  Becky Ann Lee (credit: Boulder Daily Camera)
  Becky Ann Lee pleaded guilty in court to stealing more than $200,000 from Victoria Lacoste.
  A judge sentenced Lee to 10 years of probation and she has to repay Lacoste.
  Becky Ann Lee (credit: Boulder Co. Sheriff)
  Lacoste started seeing Lee in 2014 as a spiritual adviser. Lee convinced her to
  
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• Denver Zoo Debuts New Tiger Exhibit, ‘The Edge’

  08-03-2017 22:26
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – The tigers at the Denver Zoo have a new home.
  “The Edge” is the zoo’s newest exhibit, featuring multiple yards and connecting bridges where tigers walk 12-feet above zoo-goers’ heads, all so visitors can get closer to the tigers..@DenverZoo debuts new tiger exhibit & guests get sprayed as one decides to mark its territory. Hey, at least he's comfortable! @CBSDenver pic.twitter.com/ul8ri2oppv
  — Jamie Leary (@JamieALeary) March 8, 2017
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• Police: Woman In Labor Demanded Injection Of Heroin And Meth

  08-03-2017 21:55
  
  CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — A woman in labor demanded a friend inject her with heroin and methamphetamine before firefighters arrived at their home and she gave birth while entering an ambulance, New Hampshire police said Wednesday.
  Police in Concord arrested Felicia Farruggia, 29, of Concord, this week, about six months after her son was born. He is in state custody.
  Police also arrested Rhianna Frenette, 37, of Belmont, who is accused of giving Farruggia the drugs. They’re charged with fe
  
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• First Lady Hosts International Women’s Day Luncheon

  08-03-2017 21:51
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Melania Trump is hosting a luncheon on International Women’s Day. It’s her first solo White House event as first lady.
  The U.N.-designated day commemorates the push for women’s rights. Women across the U.S. are observing the day by skipping work and shopping, and attending rallies.
  At the White House, the first lady welcomed about 50 women seated at tables adorned with floral centerpieces of pharaoh tulips and sweet pea flowers in shades of purple.On Int
  
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• In World First, Iceland To Require Firms To Prove Equal Pay

  08-03-2017 21:48
  
  LONDON (AP) — Iceland will be the first country in the world to make employers prove they offer equal pay regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexuality or nationality, the Nordic nation’s government said Wednesday — International Women’s Day.
  The government said it will introduce legislation to parliament this month, requiring all employers with more than 25 staff members to obtain certification to prove they give equal pay for work of equal value.
  While other countries, and
  
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• 5 Irish Cocktail Recipes

  08-03-2017 21:36
  
  Erin go Bragh, or “Ireland forever” for those of us who don’t speak gaelic, is a phrase you’ll hear every where on March 17th as Saint Patrick’s Day activities commence. St. Patrick’s Day is a holiday with traditions dating back as far as the 17th century. Although the holiday falls during a time of lent, on the 17th of March all restrictions are temporarily lifted which in turn is where the tradition of drinking became widely popular. What better way to comm
  
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• April ‘Great Condition,’ ‘Activity In Belly Remains Visible’

  08-03-2017 20:52
  
  HARPURSVILLE, NY (CBS4) – April the Giraffe remains in “great condition” while “activity in the belly remains very visible to the eye.”
  Animal Adventure Park workers who have been with April since the beginning have posted another update on her condition on Wednesday.
  They posted, “Slow and steady – mother nature has everything timed right.” Millions have been watching April and waiting for the birth of her fourth calf.The calf’s father, Oliv
  
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• Your Questions Answered On Dobby The Giraffe

  08-03-2017 20:28
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – We checked up on Denver Zoo’s baby giraffe Dobby, getting answers to questions you sent us on Facebook.
  Since he was born on Feb. 28, Dobby’s become a bit of sensation, like April in New York, receiving attention from around the globe.
  He had a bit of a rocky start, unable to stand and nurse from the start, so needed a little extra TLC from zoo staff,
  Dobby is doing great now, though, at more than a week old, playing out in the yard amon
  
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• Report: Cowboys Inform Tony Romo He’ll Be Released

  08-03-2017 20:13
  
  DALLAS (CBS4) – Tony Romo will be released from the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday, according to a report on NFL.com.
  Tony Romo of the Dallas Cowboys during a game against the Denver Broncos on Oct. 6, 2013 in Arlington, Texas. (credit: Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)
  The Denver Broncos are expected to be one of the teams who will be in the hunt for the veteran quarterback during the NFL’s free agency period.
  
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• Bullets Fired Into Home, Everyone Escapes Unharmed

  08-03-2017 20:13
  
  NORTHGLENN, Colo. (CBS4)– Police in Northglenn are investigating why someone fired shots into a home early Wednesday morning.The bullets pierced the home about 4:30 a.m. in the 1500 block of Dean Drive. (credit: CBS)
  People were inside the home at the time of the shooting but fortunately no one was hurt. (credit: CBS)
  Investigators describe the shooting as a menacing incident.(credit: CBS)
  
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• Crews Close To Putting Out Grass Fire On Eastern Plains

  08-03-2017 20:00
  
  HAXTUN, Colo. (AP) — Firefighters are close to extinguishing a grass fire that has destroyed four homes and killed dozens of cattle on the plains of northeastern Colorado.
  Crews hope to have the 50 square mile fire near Haxtun fully contained by the end of Wednesday and are working to put out hay bales, trees and fence posts still burning within the fire zone.(credit: CBS)
  The damage from the fire is still being assessed but officials say about 195 head of cattle died as a result of the fi
  
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• Paint The Town Green For St. Patrick’s Day

  08-03-2017 19:41
  
  DENVER (CBS4)– Denver is painting the town green in anticipation of the annual St. Patrick’s Day parade. Well, the street anyway.
  (credit: CBS)
  Denver Public Works painted a wide, bright green stripe along Blake Street to mark the city’s Emerald Mile for Saturday’s festivities.Our crews mark the "Emerald Mile" along Blake before Denver's St Patrick's Day Parade on Saturday! pic.twitter.com/qEo9CRdaBv
  — Denver Public Works (@DenPublicWorks) March 8, 2017
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• Women Go On Strike In U.S. To Show Their Economic Clout

  08-03-2017 19:17
  
  PHILADELPHIA (AP) — American women stayed home from work, zipped up their wallets, wore red and joined rallies across the country to demonstrate their economic clout Wednesday as part of International Women’s Day events around the globe.
  The Day Without a Woman protest in the U.S. was put together by organizers of the vast women’s marches that were held coast-to-coast the day after President Donald Trump’s inauguration.
  School districts including those in Prince George&rs
  
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• 2017 SEC Basketball Tournament Preview

  08-03-2017 19:11
  
  Tourney Previews: ACC | Big East | Big Ten | Big 12 | Pac-12 | SEC
  Bryan Altman
  Welcome to Conference Championship week, when automatic bids get stolen, bubble teams make their final push and top contenders look to affirm their status. As you prepare to fill out your NCAA Tournament bracket, catching up on these teams might give you a better idea of who could make a run.
  CBS Local Sports is previewing the six major conference tournaments: ACC, Big East, Big Ten, Big 12, Pac-12 and SEC.
  
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• The American Health Care Act: What’s In It For You

  08-03-2017 19:04
  
  Now that health care experts and consumer advocates have had a chance to review a plan by Republican lawmakers to replace Obamacare, answers to burning questions -- especially from health care exchange members -- are starting to take shape.
  
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• Lawmakers Introduce Bill To Make Colorado 1st Sanctuary State

  08-03-2017 18:56
  
  DENVER (CBS4)– Some lawmakers introduced a bill that would designate Colorado the first Sanctuary State in the country.
  The sponsor of the bill, Rep. Joe Salazar, a Democrat representing Thornton and unincorporated Adams County, says it’s a push back against what he called “federal over reach” when it comes to immigrant enforcement. Rep. Joe Salazar (credit: CBS)
  Salazar also says the bill is about state’s rights.“What we’re saying is we’re not goi
  
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• Wind Brings Down Church Under Construction

  08-03-2017 18:37
  
  GREELEY, Colo. (CBS4)– Strong winds gusts are being blamed for the collapse of a church under construction in Greeley.The church collapsed on Tuesday during near hurricane-strength winds. (credit: Greeley Fire Dept.)
  One construction worker was seriously hurt when the collapse happened and he became trapped under the structure. (credit: Greeley Fire Dept.)
  He was rescued by firefighters with the Greeley Fire Department and rushed to the hospital. (credit: Greeley Fire Dept.)
  
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• DA Blames Loophole In DUI Law For Lenient Sentences

  08-03-2017 18:24
  
  ARAPAHOE COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4)– Arapahoe County District Attorney George Brauchler is blaming a loophole in Colorado law for felony DUI convictions that result in no jail time.When Doyle Carmack was pulled over in March 2016 in Arapahoe County, his blood alcohol content was nearly three times the legal limit. Doyle Carmack (credit: CBS)
  He had five previous drunk driving convictions and pleaded guilty to a felony that carried up to six years in prison.The judge sentenced him to probation.&l
  
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• NFL Free Agency 2017: Top D-Linemen/Linebackers

  08-03-2017 17:57
  
  Position Groups: WR | QB | RBRyan Mayer
  Now that the NFL Combine is behind us, we’re racing into the new NFL calendar year as teams get set to reconfigure their rosters to try and make a playoff run in the upcoming season. With free agency opening on March 9th, there will be a frenzy surrounding the top players as usual. With your team attempting to fill the holes they need to in order to make that Super Bowl run you’ve been dreaming of, we here at CBS Local Sports are compiling list
  
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• Caretaker Sentenced For Stealing From Client

  08-03-2017 17:51
  
  JEFFERSON COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4)– A caretaker has been sentenced for stealing her client’s artwork and selling it online.
  Shawn West was sentenced to 10 years in prison for stealing more than 600 pieces of artwork from Dee Toscano, 85, she was taking care of.
  The artwork is worth more than $100,000.
  Shawn West (credit: Wheat Ridge Police)
  West sold it online and was busted when she made a deal with an undercover detective.
  In the 1970s and 1980s Toscano’s artwork was widely rever
  
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• Man Called Hero After Finding Baby In Alley

  08-03-2017 17:50
  
  By Jamie Leary
  BRIGHTON, Colo. (CBS4) – A Good Samaritan is being called a hero for finding a 3-month-old child in an alley.
  The baby was placed in an alley in Brighton after it was inside a truck that was allegedly stolen while it was running in the parking lot at a Smoker’s Friendly store at 1583 Bridge Street.
  Nasario Arellano (credit: CBS)
  Nasario Arellano was taking out his trash and saw the child, who was still strapped to his car seat. He immediately called police.
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• Fire Crews Hope To Get Control Of Eastern Plains Wildfire

  08-03-2017 17:38
  
  LOGAN COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4)– Fire crews hope to get control of a devastating wildfire burning on the Eastern Plains that’s destroyed at least five homes and killed hundreds of head of cattle.The fire burning in Logan and Phillips Counties has charred more than 30,000 acres. It is 80 percent contained but strong winds have fueled the blaze since it started on Monday afternoon.(credit: CBS)
  The fire continued to burn on Wednesday near the small towns of Fleming and Haxtun. The total amo
  
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• Salt Lake Leaders Ask Outdoor Show To Reconsider Leaving

  08-03-2017 17:26
  
  SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The Salt Lake City Council wants the lucrative Outdoor Retailer show to reconsider its decision to leave Utah after two decades.
  The council passed a resolution Tuesday night calling on show and industry leaders to reconsider its decision to move. The council says it shares the outdoor industry’s core values and appreciates the industry’s efforts to protect public lands.
  The show announced last month it’s leaving because of the stance by the state&rs
  
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• Free-Agency Primer: Where Will Romo Land?

  08-03-2017 17:21
  
  (The Sports Xchange) – The urgency will be ramped up beginning at 2 p.m. Thursday as the NFL’s 2017 year officially begins and unrestricted free agents are able to be signed and trades are able to be completed.
  Deals could begin being negotiated at noon ET Tuesday, with it supposedly against the rules for agreements to be reached. Everyone knows the folly of that, especially when deals are announced only moments after the clock strikes 4.
  The question is, who will be the first. Will
  
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