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• Music Legend Chuck Berry Passes Away At Age 90

  18-03-2017 23:44
  CHARLES COUNTY, Mo. (CBS4/AP) – Rock and Roll music legend Chuck Berry has passed away at the age of 90, according to police in St. Charles County, Missouri.
  Chuck Berry performs on stage in Crocus City Hall on April 14, 2014 in Moscow, Russia. (Photo by Dmitri Lekai/Kommersant via Getty Images)
  St. Charles County police reported on Facebook they found Berry unresponsive at his residence late Saturday night.“The St. Charles County Police Department sadly confirms the death of Charles
  
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• Wisconsin’s Nigel Hayes Channels ‘Michael Jordan Fake Spinback’ On Game-Winning Bucket To Defeat Villanova

  18-03-2017 22:32
  Bryan Altman
  As a rule of thumb, if you’re going to try to emulate someone while playing the game of basketball, you really can’t go wrong with choosing to channel Michael Jordan.
  That’s exactly what Wisconsin Badgers forward Nigel Hayes decided to do with the game and history on the line as his team tried in vain to defeat the No. 1 seeded Villanova Wildcats in their round of 32 matchup on Saturday afternoon.
  Tied at 62 with the defending champions and No. 1 overall seed, Haye
  
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• Red Wings Get Revenge On Avs, Win 5-1 In Detroit

  18-03-2017 22:08
  
  Tomas Tatar scored twice to reach the 20-goal plateau for the third time in four seasons, as the Detroit Red Wings beat the Colorado Avalanche, 5-1, on Saturday.
  
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• Vlhova Holds Off Colorado’s Shiffrin For Slalom Win At World Cup Finals

  18-03-2017 22:00
  ASPEN, Colo. (AP) – Mikaela Shiffrin had the ideal scenario all worked out: celebrate a slalom win in front of the home crowd to cap off capturing the overall World Cup title.
  It just didn’t quite go according to plan. Still, a big day for the young American.
  Petra Vlhova of Slovakia stole some of the show from Shiffrin – the newly anointed overall champion – by speeding up near the bottom to take a slalom race at World Cup Finals on Saturday.
  Mikaela Shiffrin of the Unit
  
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• DA: Hundreds Of Pounds Of Pot Shipped Out Of State By Drug Ring

  18-03-2017 21:42
  ARAPAHOE COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4) – An undercover investigation targeting illegal marijuana operations started nine months ago and ended with raid after raid on Thursday.
  Investigators say the crime ring cultivated did a lot of its work in plain sight in neighborhoods such as Congress Park. It relied on a network of home growers communicating by cellphones in code to sell it across state lines.
  18th Judicial District Attorney George Brauchler (credit: CBS)
  When law enforcement found $5 million
  
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• Young Boys Accused Of Beating A Beloved Pink Flamingo To Death

  18-03-2017 20:15
  CZECH REPUBLIC (CBS4) – Zoo officials at the Jihlava Zoo in the Czech Republic say a group of boys beat a beloved pink flamingo to death after sneaking into the enclosure.
  The 16-year-old bird was allegedly stoned and beaten to death by three boys, ages 6, 8 and 10, after the boys scaled a fence to get into the exhibit.
  Other flamingos were also injured after the officials say the boys threw large rocks at the flock.
  A technician who worked near the exhibit heard an “unusual sound&rd
  
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• Does April’s Baby Have Restless Legs At Night?

  18-03-2017 19:21
  
  NEW YORK (CBS4) – April the giraffe continues to prepare for her baby’s birth.
  Her handlers at the Animal Adventure Park report “cartwheels” performed by her unborn baby early Saturday morning. As well, the egg-shape of her belly has dropped noticeably.
  A photo provided by the park shows her nuzzling her belly overnight. It was one of the “beautiful moments” witnessed between mother and her giraffe child. The park speculates she may be humming to the baby in a
  
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• Shiffrin In Striking Distance After 1st Slalom Run At Finals

  18-03-2017 19:15
  ASPEN, Colo. (AP) — New overall champion Mikaela Shiffrin remained in the chase of a slalom race after the first run at World Cup Finals, trailing Petra Vlhova of Slovakia by a slim margin.
  Vlhova set the pace by finishing in 45.52 seconds on a sun-drenched course Saturday. Frida Hansdotter of Sweden is second, 0.03 seconds back, and Shiffrin in third. She trails by 0.07 seconds.
  Mikaela Shiffrin of USA competes during the Audi FIS Alpine Ski World Cup Finals Women’s Slalom and Men&r
  
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• Latest Forecast: Hot Almost Summer-like Weekend

  18-03-2017 16:42
  By Dave Aguilera
  DENVER (CBS4) – We have a big high pressure ridge taking over the weather picture for the Central Rockies this weekend. This will invite westerly winds that will bring in a few high clouds and big time heat over the Front Range and Eastern Plains.
  Denver’s record high is 82 degrees for Saturday and we should come in just a few degrees under that. Sunday’s record is 81 degrees and the Mile High City has a good chance to at least tie that record!
  Sunday will also
  
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• WATCH: Fan Essentials: Most Dominant Team Ever

  18-03-2017 14:44
  Alyssa Naimoli
  The NCAA Tournament will crown a champion on April 3. It happens every year early in April for the one team that rises above the bracket. It’s an elite group to be sure. But even among the winners, a few teams stand out.
  Fan Essentials highlights these teams on the recent episode Most Dominant Team Ever. CBS Sports Radio and WFAN talent tell the stories of teams that made history and raised the bar.
  >>MORE: Fan Essentials Videos
  “Strongest tournament performance
  
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• Highway tribute honors fallen trooper

  18-03-2017 06:12
  
  A strip of guardrail along Interstate 25 south of Castle Rock has afresh coat of paint - a way to honor fallen Colorado State Trooper Cody Donahue.       
  
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• NCAA Tournament: Complete Second Round Schedule

  18-03-2017 06:04
  Bryan Altman
  The first round of the NCAA Tournament wasn’t exactly the “maddest” we’ve seen, but there were plenty of great games and it certainly set the table for a wild tournament still to come.
  The beauty of the first few rounds of the tournament is that there’s no lag time between rounds and things will tip off once again at 12 noon ET on Saturday.
  Here’s the complete schedule for the Round of 32.
  (All times EST)
  Saturday, March 18
  12:10 p.m. CBS &nd
  
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• Coors doesn't pay for 'Coors Field' name

  18-03-2017 05:38
  
  Coors has what might be the best naming rights deal in the history of naming rights deals.       
  
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• Fort Collins band to open for Bon Jovi

  18-03-2017 05:33
  
  When Bon Jovi comes to the Pepsi Center April 14, he'll bring a Fort Collins band to open the show.       
  
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• Child dies after fall at Cheyenne Cañon

  18-03-2017 05:33
  
  A child has died from their injuries after falling while hiking on Gold Camp Road in Cheyenne Cañon, according to Colorado Springs Police.       
  
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• Tutor Arrested, Accused In Sex Assault On Teen Student

  18-03-2017 04:54
  LONGMONT, Colo. (CBS4)– A 34-year-old woman has been accused of having a sexual relationship with the 14-year-old boy she was tutoring in Longmont.Natalie Gulyas has been charged with sex assault on a child by a person in a position of trust. Natalie Gulyas (credit: Boulder County)
  Court documents show that both Gulyas and the teen said there was sexual contact along with the texting of nude photos.Police say Gulyas was living with the teen’s family in their house while homeschooling
  
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• Why wear green on St. Patrick's Day?

  18-03-2017 04:41
  
  Today, we recommend reading up on your green history.       
  
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• Skiers with 2.1 million vertical feet

  18-03-2017 04:37
  
  The Most Colorado Thing We Saw Today was a group of 20 skiers from "Six Pack Sports" in Denver that did a whole bunch of skiing this week.       
  
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• Wife of man pleads for teen's release

  18-03-2017 04:27
  
  The wife of a man sought in the kidnapping of a 15-year-old Maury County girl pleaded Friday afternoon for her husband to turn himself in and bring the girl back.       
  
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• April The Giraffe Settles In For The Weekend

  18-03-2017 04:23
  HARPURSVILLE, N.Y. (CBS4) – Zoo workers continue to update the public on April’s progress.
  Worker Allysa says the calf won’t stop kicking. They haven’t seen this much activity!April is also eating everything in sight, so workers say she’s prepping for something.Stay tuned to the Animal Adventure Park’s Facebook page for updates throughout the weekend, and catch April live on our Facebook page!
  FAQs from Animal Adventure Park’s YouTube Channel:
  THINGS TO
  
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• Hit & Run Driver In Scooter Crash Sentenced

  18-03-2017 04:16
  DENVER (CBS4) – The hit-and-run driver who left a woman seriously injured after he struck her while she was driving her scooter was sentenced on Friday.
  Amber Pennington suffered a broken pelvis, back and had cuts and abrasions across her face and body after the July 1, 2016 crash.
  Amber Pennington (credit: CBS)
  “I felt my body go forward, go backwards and then I blacked out,” Pennington said of the crash.
  Spencer Rauch was sentenced to nine years in prison. Prosecutors say he
  
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• Thanks for the memories, RiotFest

  18-03-2017 04:12
  
  Thank you for bringing through the Replacements, Iggy Pop, The Cure, Run DMC and introducing a younger generation to music icons.       
  
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• Harmonizing Water At Center Of Lawsuit Over Sunscreen Claims

  18-03-2017 04:08
  By Jeff Todd
  EVERGREEN, Colo. (CBS4)– A company and doctor from Evergreen are facing a consumer fraud lawsuit by the Iowa Attorney General.
  The company, Osmosis Skincare LLC and Harmonized Water LLC, sell herbal supplements, make up and “harmonizing water.“ The company claims the water has the ability to cure common ailments with a few sprays into your mouth.
  (credit: CBS)
  The Attorney General Tom Miller says the claims made about the water “recklessly gave consumers holl
  
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• Anti-Police Message Prompts Investigation At School

  18-03-2017 03:40
  DENVER (CBS4)– Police investigated a suspicious box outside an elementary school in Denver on Friday.
  A parked car at Eagleton Elementary School, located at 880 Hooker St., had a box on the hood.
  The box had an anti-police message scrawled on the box.After officers investigated they determine there was nothing dangerous in the box.Police arrested the owner of the car for possession of a hoax device.
  
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• Woman ends life under 'right to die' law

  18-03-2017 03:38
  
  Herb didn’t expect that after 38 years of marriage, he’d help his wife die peacefully in their home.       
  
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• Huge Crowds Celebrate St. Pat’s At Keggs & Eggs

  18-03-2017 03:22
  
  DENVER (CBS4)– Huge crowds gathered to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at the annual Keggs and Eggs party in LoDo on Friday.
  The party was hopping at dawn at the Blake Street Tavern.Blake Street Tavern on March 17, 2017 in Denver (credit: CBS)
  Photo Gallery: Partying In Denver On St. Pat’s
  The band American Authors was among the groups performing.
  This is the 12th year for the event.Elizabeth Cruz drinks a green beer during the 12th annual Keggs and Eggs event at Blake Street Taver
  
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• JCPenney Will Close 4 Stores In Colorado

  18-03-2017 03:11
  DENVER (CBS4)– JCPenney will close four stores in Colorado as part of its closing more than 100 stores nationwide.The struggling retailer announced last month that it will close 138 stores across the U.S.
  The stores in Colorado are located in Fort Morgan, Glenwood Springs, Sterling and a store in the St. Vrain Center in Longmont. (credit: CBS)
  JCPenney said the stores will begin the liquidation process next month.Many stores are slated to be closed by June.
  
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• Mother Of Murdered Teen Mystified By Circumstances

  18-03-2017 03:02
  FOUNTAIN, Colo. (CBS4) – The mother of one of the two teenagers murdered in a community south of Colorado Springs says she’s having trouble coming to terms with her son’s death.
  The search continues for the teens’ killer.
  Derek Benjamin Greer, 15, and Natalie Partida, 16 (credit: El Paso County Sheriff’s Office)
  Derek Greer, 15, and Natalie Partida, 16, were best friends from Colorado Springs, both students at Coronado High School.
  Sunday, a passerby discovered
  
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• Mason, Jackson spark top-seeded Kansas past UC Davis, 100-62

  18-03-2017 02:41
  
  By KURT VOIGT
  TULSA, Okla. (AP) — Josh Jackson insisted a season’s worth of distractions wouldn’t take away from his focus in his first, and likely last, NCAA Tournament.
  The standout Kansas freshman proved true to his word in an opening-round 100-62 victory over UC Davis on Friday night, scoring 17 points on 8-of-12 shooting in his return from a one-game suspension for an accumulation of embarrassing incidents.
  Jackson scored the first field goal for the Jayhawks (29-5) and 11
  
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• Bomb Detection Dog Shot, Killed By Airport Police

  18-03-2017 02:31
  AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND (CBS4) – Police at an airport in New Zealand have shot and killed a trainee bomb detector puppy that had gotten loose.
  The ten-month old bearded collie named Grizz was in the middle of training. Handlers spent hours trying to coax him away from a busy runway.
  A Civil Aviation Authority spokesman said it was too dark the area too large to quickly find and contain the puppy.
  “We tried everything, food, toys, other dogs, but nothing would work. In these difficult c
  
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• Wyoming man who prompted landfill search for toddler’s body sentenced in boy’s death

  18-03-2017 02:29
  
  Richard Ojeda via Associated PressSilas OjedaCHEYENNE, Wyo. — The Wyoming man who pleaded guilty in November to manslaughter in the death of a baby boy will serve between 18 and 20 years in prison.
  Logan Rogers, who refused to tell authorities where he left the boy’s body, was sentenced in a Cheyenne court Friday. He faced a maximum of 20 years under his plea deal.
  The family of 13-month-old Silas Ojeda, whom Rogers is accused of killing, asked the judge for the maximum sentence.
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• Rockies’ Desmond Stays Upbeat After Hand Surgery

  18-03-2017 02:28
  SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Ian Desmond, with his right hand, is able to drive slowly around the Colorado Rockies spring training complex in a golf cart and watch teammates practice. That’s what he did Friday afternoon before the Rockies left camp to play the San Francisco Giants.
  The left hand, however, is wrapped like a club. Desmond, who was set to be the Rockies’ opening day first baseman, broke a bone in the hand when he was hit by a pitch in a spring training game last Sunda
  
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• Colorado Senators To Introduce Gorsuch At Confirmation Hearing

  18-03-2017 02:25
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch will be introduced by Colorado Sens. Cory Gardner and Michael Bennet when his confirmation hearing opens Monday.
  Judge Gorsuch is from Colorado and sits on the Denver-based 10th Circuit Court of Appeals.Democrat Bennet has not said whether he will support Gorsuch, who was nominated by President Donald Trump on Jan. 31. Conservative groups are pressuring the senator to vote for him.
  Gardner is a Republican who has been supportive of Gorsu
  
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• Report: Suncor Refinery Released Hundreds Of Pounds Of Toxic Gases

  18-03-2017 02:14
  By Melissa Garcia
  COMMERCE CITY, Colo. (CBS4)– Hundreds of pounds of toxic gases were released into the air at the Suncor Energy oil refinery for the second time in five months, according to a preliminary report released Friday by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.
  A “Malfunction Reporting Form” compiled by Suncor Energy estimated the refinery’s above-limit emissions resulting from a sudden power shutdown caused by a transmission line break just bef
  
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