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• Cold Case Murder: It’s Nice When Slow Wheels Of Justice ‘Turn Fully’

  21-03-2017 23:36
  
  By Tom Mustin
  DENVER (CBS4) – It’s the oldest cold case ever prosecuted by the Denver District Attorney’s Office.
  “The wheels of justice turn very slowly sometimes. It’s really nice when they turn fully,” Ken Lane with the Denver Denver District Attorney’s Office told CBS4’s Tom Mustin.
  Benito Soto, 84, was recently arrested in Texas for a 40-year old murder in Denver.
  “That’s a long time to wait for justice. It’s good they persev
  
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• Volunteer Provides Furnishings To Formerly Homeless Families

  21-03-2017 23:27
  
  By Libby Smith
  ARVADA, Colo (CBS4) – When a family faces homelessness, they often have to leave all but their essentials behind. When that family gets a new house, they have nothing to furnish it. For some families, Sandy Garling is filling that gap.
  “Back here stacked up are two end tables and a child size table and chairs,” Garling showed CBS4.
  Garling’s garage is piled high with furniture and household goods.
  “This is one of the treasures. I found can opener
  
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• Handlers Describe April The Giraffe As ‘Agitated, Cranky’ Tuesday Night

  21-03-2017 23:02
  
  NEW YORK (CBS4) – Tonight, April seems to be a little out of sorts.That’s according to Animal Adventure Park staff who know her best.
  In their latest update, April’s veterinarian called her “a fairly cranky giraffe.”Minimal changes occurred through Monday night in her condition. However, staff point to her growing belly and believe – their words – she’s “in the home stretch.”
  She and Oliver still spend most of their days inside their en
  
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• Handlers Describe April The Giraffe As “Agitated” And “Cranky” Tonight

  21-03-2017 23:02
  
  NEW YORK (CBS4) – Tonight, April seems to be a little out of sorts.
  That’s according to Animal Adventure Park staff who know her best.
  In their latest update, April’s veterinarian called her “a fairly cranky giraffe.”Minimal changes occurred through Monday night in her condition. However, staff point to her growing belly and believe – their words – she’s “in the home stretch.”
  She and Oliver still spend most of their days inside their e
  
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• Growing Belly Indicates April The Giraffe Is “In Home Stretch”

  21-03-2017 23:02
  
  NEW YORK (CBS4) – Another day goes by, and still no new baby.
  Staff at the Animal Adventure Park say minimal changes occurred overnight in April the giraffe’s condition. However, they point to her growing belly and believe – their words – she’s “in the home stretch.”She and Oliver still spend most of their days inside their enclosure. Park staff is introducing “enrichment items” (we’d like to call them “toys” here) to provid
  
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• It’s Been A While, But The “S” Word Is Possible By Friday

  21-03-2017 22:57
  
  By Chris SpearsDENVER (CBS4) – It’s been a while since we’ve said the “s” word in one of our forecasts but snow is possible later this week, especially for the higher elevations outside of Denver.
  The potential for wet weather is welcomed news, especially for drought-stricken eastern Colorado.How this all plays out is yet to be seen, but it's fun to look at models & watch how they flip flop with each run. #COwx #4wx pic.twitter.com/8aNvf9VO9l
  — Chris Spear
  
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• Man Struck By Vehicle Doesn’t Know Who He Is — Do You?

  21-03-2017 22:54
  
  DENVER, Colo. (CBS4) – Police in Denver would like the public’s help identifying a victim of an accident who doesn’t remember who he is.
  According to police, the male was walking near West 8th Avenue and Speer Boulevard on March 16 when he was struck by a vehicle.
  (credit: Denver Police Department)
  “He was treated at Denver Health Medical Center, but is having difficulty remembering who he is,” police said in a statement.
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• Accident Victim With Amnesia Reunited With Family

  21-03-2017 22:54
  
  DENVER, Colo. (CBS4) – Police in Denver say they’ve identified a victim of an accident who couldn’t remember who he is.
  According to police, the man was walking near West 8th Avenue and Speer Boulevard on March 16 when he was struck by a vehicle.ALERT: Thanks to your help, this man has been identified and reunited with his family! #DenverIsGood https://t.co/UnXQvcIKls
  — Denver Police Dept. (@DenverPolice) March 22, 2017
  Police said on Tuesday they were able to identi
  
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• ‘Texting & Driving Worse Than Drunk Driving’: Crash Victim Shares Story

  21-03-2017 22:53
  
  By Libby Smith
  DENVER (CBS4) – Colorado lawmakers are considering a bill that would raise the penalties for texting and driving. Currently, the fine for texting and driving is $50 with 1 point on your license. SB17-027 raises the fine to $300 with 4 points on your license for a first offence.
  LINK: Legislative Web Page for SB17-027
  For Arzelle Lewis the penalty can’t be high enough.
  “I think it’s worse than drinking and driving. I think it’s worse than being under t
  
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• Denver Mayor Hancock Declares Tuesday ‘Immigration Day Of Action’

  21-03-2017 22:40
  
  DENVER (CBS4)– Denver Mayor Michael Hancock declared Tuesday an Immigrant Day of Action on the steps of the City County Building.
  The City of Denver is trying to embrace immigrants by joining other cities. The declaration is designed to celebrate the community’s contributions to the Mile High City.
  Hancock and other city leaders were on hand for the voluntary proclamation on the steps of the City County Building.
  Denver Mayor Michael Hancock on Tuesday (credit: CBS)
   
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• Rockies Work To Fill Back End Of Their Rotation

  21-03-2017 22:23
  
  SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (The Sports Xchange) – As spring training begins to wind down, teams are starting to make the tough roster decisions.
  Antonio Senzatela of the Colorado Rockies delivers a pitch during the spring training game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick on February 25, 2017 in Scottsdale, Arizona. (credit: Jennifer Stewart/Getty Images)
  Many clubs are attempting to fill the back end of the rotation or determine which reserves deserve a bench job.
  
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• Double Murder Suspect Previously Arrested In Domestic Violence Case

  21-03-2017 22:00
  
  FOUNTAIN, Colo. (CBS4) – The man authorities believe murdered two teenagers in El Paso County was arrested last month for domestic violence.
  The arrest affidavit says Gustavo Marquez, 19, was arrested on Feb. 24 for forcing his child’s mother into his car, grabbing her by the throat, slamming her against the car and trying to break her fingers.
  Marquez was on bond for that incident when deputies say her murdered Natalie Partida, 16, and Derek Greer, 15.
  Derek Benjamin Greer, 15,
  
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• Colorado Senate To Debate Electronic Records Bill

  21-03-2017 21:45
  
  DENVER (AP) – Colorado’s Senate is set to debate Tuesday a bill directing government agencies to deliver requested public records in electronic formats that can be read by computer, making the Colorado Open Records Act more user-friendly to citizens who want to analyze information.
  The bill is inspired by an investigation into gender pay equity at Colorado State University by The Coloradoan. CSU refused to provide the newspaper a computerized database of salaries, forcing journalists
  
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• Phish To Return To Dick’s In 2017

  21-03-2017 21:33
  
  COMMERCE CITY, Colo. (CBS4) – There was some speculation out there that Phish might return to Dick’s Sporting Goods Park for a seventh straight Labor Day weekend run, and now the news is confirmed.
  (credit: Phish.com)
  The veteran jamband from Vermont will be back at the Commerce City soccer stadium (home of the Colorado Rapids) for shows on Friday, Sept. 1, Saturday, Sept. 2 and Sunday Sept. 3.
  Dick’s Sporting Goods Park (credit: Patrick Jordan/Phish)
  Up until now, the only sho
  
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• Gorsuch, Students Defend His Questions About Women At Work

  21-03-2017 21:25
  
  WASHINGTON, DC (AP)– Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch said Tuesday he taught his law school students about inappropriate questions from prospective employers, contradicting a student who accused him of showing a lack of respect for working women during a classroom discussion about family planning and the workplace.
  Gorsuch’s views were echoed to The Associated Press by some of his other former law school students, who contended the accuser misconstrued the lesson.
  Former student Je
  
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• LISTEN: Frank Martin: ‘Unbelievable Moment For State, Team, School’

  21-03-2017 20:51
  South Carolina trailed Duke, 30-23, at halftime in the Round of 32 on Sunday night, but after a quick run to begin the second half, Frank Martin knew his Gamecocks would be okay.
  “The guys in our huddle, when I looked in their eyes, it was like, ‘We’re okay. We’ve got this,’” Martin said on CBS Sports Radio’s Tiki and Tierney. “That’s a relationship that you only understand when you’re in that locker room with those guys every day. You
  
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• Body Of Crew Member Found, CSU Student Remains Missing

  21-03-2017 20:29
  FORT COLLINS, Colo. (CBS4)– The body of a yacht crew member, who attempted to rescue a Colorado State University student in the Gulf of Mexico last week, has been recovered.The body of Andrew Dillman was located by a boater found floating about three miles west of Egmont Key on Monday.The search for Dillman and business student Jie Luo, an international student from China, was called off Thursday. Jie Luo (credit: CSU)
  Luo went missing in the Gulf March 14 after he jumped into choppy water
  
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• Double Murder Suspect Arrested In Domestic Violence Case Last Month

  21-03-2017 20:00
  
  FOUNTAIN, Colo. (CBS4) – The man authorities believe murdered two teenagers in El Paso County was arrested last month for domestic violence.
  The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office said Gustavo Marquez, 19, was taken into custody Sunday evening in connection with the double homicide.
  Gustavo Marquez (credit: El Paso County Sheriff’s Office)
  Derek Greer, 15, and Natalie Partida, 16, were reportedly best friends from Colorado Springs, and both students at Coronado High School.
  On Mar
  
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• Highway 34 To Reopen As Scheduled

  21-03-2017 19:06
  LARIMER COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4) – Highway 34 between Loveland and Estes Park is expected to reopen Memorial Day weekend as planned.
  The highway through Big Thompson Canyon has been closed to non-residents as repairs have been ongoing since the flooding of September 2013.
  (credit: CBS)
  The area sustained significant damage in both the 1976 and 2013 floods.
  (credit: CBS)
  Big Thompson Canyon flood damage on Highway 34 (credit: CBS)
  
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• ‘Upside-Down Magic’ Brings Young Readers Together

  21-03-2017 18:49
  DENVER (CBS4)– Young readers can all be on the same page when it comes to reading this summer. Denver Mayor Michael Hancock announced “Upside-Down Magic” as this year’s youth “One Book One Denver.”
  The book follows the misadventures of a 9-year-old and her friends who aren’t afraid of being different. (credit: CBS)
  “It starts with ready. Everything Councilman Ernie just said is so real. It opens up the world. Why did I just say ‘Go to Africa?
  
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• 5 Steps To Starting A Career As A Novelist

  21-03-2017 18:34
  Photo Courtesy of Simon And Schuster
  Christina Kovac worked for seventeen years managing Washington, DC newsrooms and producing crime and political stories in the District. For the last nine years, she worked for Tim Russert at NBC News, where she provided news coverage for Meet the Press, the Today show, Nightly News, and others. Christina Kovac lives with her family outside of Washington, DC. Her new novel, The Cutaway, is on sale now from Atria Books, an imprint of our sister company, Simon
  
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• Sunshine Fire Began Near Transient Camp

  21-03-2017 18:30
  BOULDER COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4)– Investigators say the Sunshine Fire in Boulder County began near a transient camp.
  The fire began Sunday and burned 70 acres near homes. At one point, more than 1,000 homes were evacuated as a precaution.(credit: CBS)
  Some living in the canyon told CBS4’s Rick Sallinger that they are forced to camp there because they have no other place to go.
  “You are not allowed to sleep in the city and so whenever we go to sleep we go as far out as we can and pi
  
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• Kelsea Ballerini, Tim McGraw And Faith Hill Added To List Of 2017 ACM Performers

  21-03-2017 18:20
  The 52nd ACM Awards will go live on CBS at 8/7c April 2nd. An already star-studded event was strengthened even more yesterday as Kelsea Ballerini, Tim McGraw and Faith Hill were added to the list of confirmed performers. 
  Ballerini heads into the night with two nominations, Female Vocalist Of The Year and Video Of The Year Presented By Xfinity for her song “Peter Pan.” 
  McGraw is up for an impressive four awards, Single Record Of The Year, Song Of The Year, Vocal Event Of T
  
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• ACM Awards Watch: Single, Song And Album Of The Year

  21-03-2017 17:59
  By Radio.com Staff
  Award shows: who doesn’t love them? The one-off performances, the emotional speeches, the impromptu moments, the red carpet fashion. And of course, in the weeks leading up to the event, there’s always the fun of predicting who will win, and who should win.
  We decided to hit up our friends at Radio.com affiliate The Bull in Houston, and we asked their morning team — George, Mo, and Cowboy Dave aka “The Morning Bull&rdqu
  
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• Police Search For Kidnapping Suspect

  21-03-2017 17:50
  DENVER (CBS4)– Police in Denver are searching for a man who tried to kidnap a girl from Ruby Hill Park.
  The victim told police he tried to force a girl into his car near the popular park in Denver on Jan. 15.(credit: Denver Police)
  The car is described as an older model gold sedan.
  Anyone with information regarding these crimes or recognizes the suspect in the sketch is asked to contact Crime Stoppers at 720-913-STOP (7867). You can text to CRIMES (274637) then title DMCS and enter your me
  
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• Flames Shoot From Popular Mexican Restaurant

  21-03-2017 17:36
  LYONS, Colo. (CBS4)– Firefighters rushed to put out flames shooting from a popular Mexican restaurant in Lyons early Tuesday morning.Fire crews responded to the fire that was burning at Mojos Taqueria located at 216 Main Street in Lyons.Callers told 911 dispatchers they could see flames coming from the business about 12:40 a.m.
  When firefighters from Lyons, Hygiene and the Lefthand Fire Protection Districts, along with deputies from the Boulder County Sheriff’s Office, arrived, they
  
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• Rising Star: South Carolina Forward Chris Silva

  21-03-2017 17:25
  
  By Andrew Kahn
  South Carolina trailed national champion favorite Duke by 10 points early in the second half on Sunday. But the Gamecocks made a run, punctuated by two Chris Silva dunks. The sophomore received a pass ahead of the pack and threw it down to cut the deficit to one, then put South Carolina ahead with a baseline alley-oop from Sindarius Thornwell that whipped the Greenville crowd into a frenzy. The 7-seed Gamecocks won, 88-81, to advance to the Sweet 16 in Madison Square Garden. They&
  
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• Denver Mayor To Declare Tuesday ‘Immigration Day Of Action’

  21-03-2017 17:23
  DENVER (CBS4)– Denver Mayor Michael Hancock will declare Tuesday an Immigrant Day of Action on the steps of the City County Building.The City of Denver is trying to embrace immigrants by joining other cities. The declaration is designed to celebrate the community’s contributions to the Mile High City. Denver Mayor Michael Hancock (credit: CBS)
  The voluntary proclamation will take place at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday on the steps of the City County Building with Hancock and other city leaders.A
  
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• Broncos Mailbag: Your offseason question

  21-03-2017 16:48
  
  Do you have Broncos questions? Broncos Insider Mike Klis has answers.        
  
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• Popular Radio Host Returns To KBCO

  21-03-2017 16:45
  DENVER (CBS4) – A familiar voice is back in the afternoons on Denver’s KBCO radio station.
  Host Keefer has returned to 97.3 KBCO.
  Keefer (credit: CBS)
  Keefer, whose real name is David Fulgham, told CBS4 he got “caught up in a layoff a few years back.” He said he stayed in touch with the KBCO team he had worked with.
  “They wanted to bring me back, as they say it, to correct a wrong,” he said.
  Keefer previously served as afternoon host on 97.3 from 1999 until 20
  
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• 1977 Murder Fugitive Captured In Texas

  21-03-2017 16:34
  DENVER (CBS4)– A man charged with murder in 1977 for the shooting death of another man in Denver has been captured in Texas.
  Benito Soto has been returned to Denver and charged with first-degree murder for the shooting death of Armando Garcia. That charge was originally filed in September 1977.
  The charge alleges that Soto, 84, shot and killed Garcia at the Denampa Bar on Larimer Street on the night of June 21, 1977.Benito Soto (credit: Denver DA)
  Soto was identified as the killer at the t
  
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• LISTEN: Matt Painter: ‘We Just Try To Keep It Simple’

  21-03-2017 16:20
  The Big Ten didn’t get a lot of love this college basketball season. It was considered a notch below – or several notches below – the ACC and Big 12, among other conferences.
  Well, three Big Ten teams – Purdue, Wisconsin and Michigan – are in the Sweet 16. No. 4 Purdue beat Vermont and Iowa State to advance to the regional semis, while No. 8 Wisconsin and No. 7 Michigan beat No. 1 Villanova and No. 2 Louisville, respectively.
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• Overnight Fire Causes Extensive Damage To Mexican Restaurant

  21-03-2017 15:23
  LYONS, Colo. (CBS4) – A fire caused more than $20,000 of damage to a restaurant in Lyons.
  (credit: Boulder County)
  The fire started Tuesday just before 1 a.m. at Mojo Taqueria on the 200 block of East Main Street.
  Crews put the flames out quickly, but there is a big repair job ahead.No one was hurt, and there’s no word on how the fire started.
  
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• 30 Players: Josh Bell Ready To Showcase Bat For Pirates

  21-03-2017 15:21
  By Rich Arleo
  CBS Local Sports, in our 30 Players 30 Days spring training feature, profiles one young player from each Major League Baseball team leading up to opening day.
  2016 season (Minors): 114 G, 421 AB, .295 BA, 14 HR, 60 RBI, 3 SB, .850 OPS
  2016 season (Majors): 45 G, 128 AB, .273 BA, 3 HR, 19 RBI, 0 SB, .775 OPS
  Josh Bell has been surrounded by hype ever since the Pirates drafted him in the second round of the 2011 MLB Draft and gave him a second-round record $5 million to convince him
  
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• Vet Gets Helmet Returned After Being Shot Down 50 Years Ago

  21-03-2017 15:14
  COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (CBS4) – A Colorado veteran who was separated from his helmet while fighting in Vietnam has been reunited with it, 50 years later.
  Col. James Randall (credit: CBS)
  Col. James Randall was ejected from his F-105 fighter jet when it was shot down. He lost the helmet in the process and saw the enemy take it.
  As CBS4 partner in Colorado Springs KKTV reports, a stranger recently called Randall saying he found it.
  “I looked at it and it is my helmet and I couldn&rsqu
  
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• Latest Forecast: Shifting Weather Pattern To Bring Cooler, Wetter Weather

  21-03-2017 14:29
  By Ashton Altieri
  DENVER (CBS4) – A cold front that “backed” into Colorado from Nebraska Monday night will keep temperatures about 10 degrees cooler on Tuesday compared to the Monday. The front will also be the focus for isolated showers late in the day. A rumble of thunder is also possible but most neighborhoods along the Front Range will remain dry. Similar weather is expected on the Eastern Plains.
  In the mountains, plan on a 30% chance for a rain or snow shower through Tues
  
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• Don’t Count Spilborghs Among The Ian Desmond Doubters

  21-03-2017 13:48
  By Michael Spencer
  Former Rockies outfielder Ryan Spilborghs joined CBS4 sports anchor Michael Spencer for Xfinity Monday Live from the ViewHouse Centennial.
  CENTENNIAL, Colo. (CBS4) – “There’s a buzz at Salt River Fields.”
  That’s Ryan Spilborghs’ take on the Rockies spring training experience so far at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick in Arizona.
  Manager Bud Black #10 of the Colorado Rockies poses for a portrait during photo day at Salt River Fields at Talk
  
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• CSU Rams Season Ends With Loss In 2nd Round Of NIT

  21-03-2017 13:29
  FORT COLLINS, Colo. (AP) — Jaylin Airington scored 19 points, Dedrick Basile had 17 and Cal State Bakersfield cruised to an 81-63 victory over Colorado State on Monday night in the second round of the NIT.
  No. 8 seed Cal State Bakersfield (24-9) will play No. 6 seed Texas-Arlington (27-8) in a quarterfinal on Wednesday.Airington was 7 of 13 from the field and made three 3-pointers. Basile was 5-of-12 shooting. Shon Briggs added 15 points and Damiyne Durham chipped in 12.
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• WATCH: Nuggets’ Nemesis Harden Strikes Again In Loss To Rockets

  21-03-2017 06:59
  HOUSTON (AP) — James Harden isn’t necessarily known for his speed. That said, he felt extremely fast on his coast-to-coast drive in the fading seconds Monday night.
  “I was running so fast,” Harden said. “I felt like I was Usain Bolt.”
  James Harden of the Houston Rockets shoots the ball during a game against the Denver Nuggets on March 20, 2017 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. (credit: Bill Baptist/NBAE via Getty Images)
  Harden drove the length of the fl
  
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• Elway Offers Opinion To Senate On Neil Gorsuch’s SCOTUS Nomination

  21-03-2017 06:33
  By Shaun Boyd
  DENVER (CBS4) – As confirmation hearings got underway for President Donald Trump’s U.S. Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch of Denver, John Elway weighed in with a letter to the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee.
  “A native of Colorado, Neil has demonstrated tremendous intelligence, character and fairness while serving for more than a decade on the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit,” Elway wrote. “His credentials, integrity and sound mor
  
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• Best Ravioli In Denver

  21-03-2017 06:00
  By Alaina Brandenburger
  As comfort foods go, ravioli is one of the most versatile, since the stuffing options are endless, and it can be prepared with a variety of sauces. Denver’s culinary scene includes many restaurants that have different takes on the classic dish. Traditionalists who prefer meat-filled ravioli with red sauce are just as likely to find a good one as those with more adventurous palettes who prefer a spin on the dish. If you’re a lover of ravioli, check out these D
  
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