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• Police Search For Car Thief

  05-04-2017 23:57
  
  DENVER (CBS4)– Police in Denver searched for a man wanted for aggravated motor vehicle theft.
  The man drove a vehicle, that was reported stolen out of Lakewood, to the Walgreens located at 2000 E. Colfax Ave. Once there, the vehicle was deactivated by OnStar.When the suspect was contacted by officers in the parking lot, he ran away.Anyone with information regarding this crime or recognizes the suspect in the pictures is asked to contact Crime Stoppers at 720-913-STOP (7867). You can text t
  
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• Colorado Organic Dairy Company Plans Plant In Missouri

  05-04-2017 23:53
  
  COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) – A Colorado company that produces organic milk and butter is confirming that it plans to build a plant in northeast Columbia, which would eventually create 150 new jobs.
  Aurora Organic Dairy and the Department of Economic Development announced Tuesday that the Platteville, Colorado-based company will build a $90 million plant.
  The plant is expected to create more than 90 jobs initially and up to 150 in the next five years. Aurora says it will begin site preparation this
  
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• Man Accused Of Shooting Taxi Driver, Crashing Into Family, Booked Into Jail

  05-04-2017 23:21
  
  LOVELAND, Colo. (CBS4) – A man accused of crashing into a car and injuring a mother and her children while fleeing police has been released from the hospital and booked into jail.
  According to the Larimer County Sheriff’s Office, Adam Fulford was wanted on an outstanding warrant. Guns and firearms were found in his Fort Collins apartment. He allegedly fled in a taxi and shot the cab driver in the leg.
  Adam Fulford (Larimer County Sheriff’s Office)
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• Wendy’s Creates Culture For Adoption

  05-04-2017 23:16
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption is a huge supporter of the Adoption Exchange, working with the organization to do focused recruiting to find loving families for individual kids in foster care. Dave Thomas was the founder of the Wendy’s restaurant chain and instilled the entire company with the importance of adoption.
  LINK: The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption is making “unadoptable unacceptable”
  Mike is a franchise owner of two Wendy’s res
  
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• Rescue Mission: 1,500-Pound Boulder Falls On Hiker

  05-04-2017 22:35
  
  GOLDEN, Colo. (CBS4) – A woman hiking on North Table Mountain was trapped by a 1,500 pound boulder, according to Golden fire and police spokesperson Karlyn Tilley.
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  CBS4 was told the rock apparently fell on her. The victim, who has yet to be identified, has multiple fractures.The victim had been hiking with another man.
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  The man hiked down the mountain to get cellphone service and called for help.
  
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• Brauchler: ‘I Will Stand Up For What I Think Is Right’

  05-04-2017 22:29
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – Colorado’s race for governor is heating up 19 months ahead of Election Day in 2018.
  Arapahoe County District Attorney George Brauchler officially announced his plans to run for governor on Wednesday morning. Brauchler is known to many as the lead prosecutor in the Aurora theater shooting trial in 2015.
  George Brauchler at left (credit: CBS)
  When asked how his experience as a district attorney helps prepare him for running the state, Brauchler said, “the way I&rs
  
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• Marshawn Lynch visits Raiders...

  05-04-2017 22:28
  
  Lynch is on the Seahawks reserved/retired list and his rights remain with the 'Hawks. But they reportedly gave him permission for the visit.         
  
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• Most Colorado Thing: Betting on ice melt

  05-04-2017 22:26
  
  On Lake Dillon, for the last 31 years, locals have been betting on when the ice will melt.        
  
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• Why Coloradans are so mad at transplants

  05-04-2017 22:04
  
  We posted a seemingly uncontroversial article on Facebook about a cool hike for dogs. Our commenters did not like that -- so we asked a psychologist why.        
  
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• Time Is Running Out To See ‘Star Wars And The Power Of Costume’

  05-04-2017 22:03
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – A galaxy far, far away is about to make the jump to light speed.
  On display at the Denver Art Museum since November, “Star Wars and the Power of Costume” will head to the Cincinnati Museum Center in less than 12 par secs.
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  Or, rather, after its time in Denver wraps up Sunday.
  The final day is already sold out, but tickets are still available for several other sessions into the final weekend, with extended hours available into Friday and Saturda
  
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• CO organic dairy plans Columbia plant

  05-04-2017 21:50
  
  A Colorado company that produces organic milk and butter is confirming that it plans to build a plant in northeast Columbia, which would eventually create 150 new jobs.       
  
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• Lunch With The CBS4 Weather Team

  05-04-2017 20:28
  
  Enter to win lunch with members of the CBS4 Weather team on the new Outdoor Weather Lab! Plus, stop by our booth, 24A, at the Denver Auto Show to check out the Chevy Mobile Weather Lab!
  
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• Former Congresswoman Corrine Brown...

  05-04-2017 20:21
  
  Rep. Corrine Brown, facing a pre-trial hearing in her federal corruption case, spent the lunch hour serving ice cream in Jacksonville.       
  
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• Roofer indicted for theft

  05-04-2017 20:06
  
  A man who owns a roofing business has been indicted on nine counts for allegedly taking payment from homeowners to fix their roofs, but never actually doing it.       
  
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• CBS Summer Schedule Includes Suspense Thriller, Live Action Game Show

  05-04-2017 20:02
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – CBS recently announced their 2017 summer schedule.
  First is the return of BIG BROTHER, hosted by Julie Chen, which will once again have three weekly episodes. The hit reality series debuts with a special two-hour premiere on Wednesday, June 28 (7:00-9:00 PM MT), followed by the Thursday broadcast on June 29 (8:00- 9:00 PM MT), Sunday’s installment on July 2 (7:00- 8:00 PM MT), and its regular Wednesday time period on July 5 (7:00-8:00 PM MT). This summer, all three BI
  
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• What To Watch For With April The Giraffe Today

  05-04-2017 20:00
  
  HARPURSVILLE, N.Y. (CBS4) – April’s status remains the same – she’s pregnant – but the park will be doing some fun enrichment with her today.
  Animal Adventure Park posted to Facebook Wednesday morning letting everyone know to watch for a new item placed in her stall today courtesy one of her fans.
  The other good news from their post is that zookeeper Allysa “is back on site and doing better from her cold.”FAQs from Animal Adventure Park’s YouTube C
  
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• Aurora apartment fire under control

  05-04-2017 20:00
  
  Firefighters were able to keep a blaze that broke out at an Aurora apartment building Wednesday morning contained to one unit.       
  
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• 2017 NFL Draft Prospects: Top QB’s

  05-04-2017 20:00
  
  Ryan Mayer
  The NFL Draft is slated to take place in the city of brotherly love from April 27th-April 30th. As you get ready to watch who your team will select, CBS Local Sports will preview the top available prospects in the various different position groups.We start with a focus on the most important position on the field: quarterback. There are several teams in need of a franchise QB and this year’s class offers a variety of options. The question for teams looking at this crop: are these
  
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• Get Outside For National Walking Day

  05-04-2017 19:47
  
  DENVER (CBS4)– Everyone is encouraged to get outside and take advantage of the sunny day in Colorado to get moving for National Walking Day.Take a break from your busy schedule to move more TODAY in honor of National Walking Day. #HealthyForGood
  — American Heart Assoc (@American_Heart) April 5, 2017
  The day, developed by the American Heart Association, celebrates physical activity and encourages a commit to being more active on a regular basis.
  
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• DBG announces summer concert lineup

  05-04-2017 19:35
  
  The Denver Botanic Gardens announced its summer concert series lineup earlier this week.        
  
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• Millie Bobby Brown to be at DCC 2017

  05-04-2017 19:29
  
  Millie Bobby Brown of the hit Netflix series Stranger Things is coming to Denver Comic Con, as the con's Facebook said.       
  
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• Denver's Paper Fashion Show returns

  05-04-2017 19:29
  
  If a fashion show with models draped in "typical" fabric like cotton and silk isn't for you, then you need to check out the annual Paper Fashion Show this Thursday.       
  
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• Theater Shooting Prosecutor To Run For Governor

  05-04-2017 19:23
  
  DENVER (AP) — George Brauchler, the Republican district attorney who prosecuted Colorado theater shooter James Holmes, will announce he’s running for governor on Wednesday.
  Brauchler’s political future has been the focus of speculation ever since he held a blistering press conference in 2013 to criticize Democratic Gov. John Hickenlooper’s refusal to execute a multiple murderer on death row. In 2015 he led the prosecution of Holmes, failing to secure the death penalty for
  
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• Avs Players On NHL’s Decision To Keep Players From Olympics

  05-04-2017 18:51
  
  DENVER (CBS4)– Despite the NHL’s decision to keep players off the ice at the Olympics, some players with the Colorado Avalanche don’t think it’s the end of the discussion.The NHL decided not to allow players in the 2018 Olympics. Typically the league would schedule a break to allow the best players in the game to play for their home country.In the past, players like Matt Duchene and Gabe Landeskog have had the chance to play in the Olympics.Avs defenseman Erik Johnson, wh
  
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• Accident, Rock Slide Closes I-70

  05-04-2017 18:41
  
  DUMONT, Colo. (CBS4)– An accident and a rock slide caused significant traffic delays along Interstate 70 in Clear Creek County on Wednesday morning. All lanes were reopened about 10:30 a.m.(credit: CBS)
  The multi-vehicle accident happened at mile marker 237 near Dumont in the eastbound lanes of I-70. As of 9:30 a.m. one lane of traffic was getting by but there were major traffic delays in the area. (credit: CDOT)
  There was a rock slide in the westbound lanes of I-70 in the same area that a
  
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• Most Literate Cities In America: Washington D.C. Tops List

  05-04-2017 18:38
  
  CBS Local – For the fourth time in six years, Washington D.C. has been found to be the most literate city in the country, according to a study conducted by Central Connecticut State University.
  Behind D.C. came Seattle in second, followed by Minneapolis in third. Just outside the medal stand is Atlanta in fourth, trailed by San Francisco, Pittsburgh and Portland. Rounding out the top ten is Cincinnati, St. Paul and Boston.
  “This set of factors measures people’s use of
  
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• Democrat Ends All-Night Speech As Supreme Court Clash Nears

  05-04-2017 18:22
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — A Democratic senator yielded the Senate floor Wednesday morning after talking through the night to highlight his party’s opposition to President Donald Trump’s Supreme Court nominee, Neil Gorsuch.
  But the theatrics from Oregon Sen. Jeff Merkley could not change the outcome, with Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and his Republicans prepared to steamroll Senate rules in order to eliminate Democrats’ ability to block Gorsuch with a filibuster.
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• Florida Man Steals Three TVs, Escapes On Bicycle

  05-04-2017 18:09
  
  CBS Local – Well that’s a different kind of getaway car. A man used a bicycle to haul a wagon of alleged stolen goods from a South Florida neighborhood. And it was all captured on a security camera.
  Watch for yourself.In the early hours of the morning on March 22 in Deerfield Beach, Florida, that residential burglary occurred. The suspect was caught on camera lurking outside the property before entering the premise, then was caught leaving. He made out with $500-8
  
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• Nick Faldo On The Masters: ‘A Lot Of Great Names To Consider’

  05-04-2017 17:29
  
  By Dave Shedloski
  The 81st Masters Tournament figures to provide the usual collection of thrills and drama, and yes, well before the leaders reach the back nine on Sunday at Augusta National Golf Club.
  The first major championship of the year is traditionally the most anticipated, largely because of the storied venue, but also because it’s been nearly eight months since the previous major, the PGA Championship, was completed.
  Some fascinating storylines to follow as the week unfolds in Aug
  
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• Rash Of Shootings ‘Plaguing’ Northeast Denver

  05-04-2017 16:55
  
  By Lauren DiSpirito
  DENVER (CBS4) – Already this week in northeast Denver, a man was killed in a shooting and a child was struck by a bullet that penetrated his home in another shooting.
  Albus Brooks (credit: CBS)
  Community leaders tell CBS4 that since early March, shootings have been on the rise in neighborhoods like Whittier and Curtis Park, where gang violence has long plagued communities and tends to spike when the weather gets warm.
  Monday afternoon, a man was shot and killed near a s
  
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• Flames Shoot From Roof Of House In Thornton

  05-04-2017 16:38
  
  THORNTON, Colo. (CBS4) – It appears the residents of a house that caught fire Wednesday morning in Thornton escaped from their home safely.
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  The fire broke out at approximately 7:30 a.m. on the 9200 block of Yucca Way. When firefighters arrived flames were shooting from the roof.(credit: CBS)
  In addition to causing heavy damage to the home, the fire spread to a van parked outside.
  There was no immediate word what caused the blaze.
  
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• WATCH: Nuggets Eliminate Pelicans From Playoffs With Win

  05-04-2017 16:07
  
  NEW ORLEANS (The Sports Xchange) – Denver coach Michael Malone saw his team being left for dead after the Nuggets had lost five of seven games. But, after beating the New Orleans Pelicans 134-131 on Tuesday night to move within a half-game of Portland for the eighth and final spot in the Western Conference playoffs, the Nuggets’ pulse has never been stronger.
  Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets looks to pass the ball against the New Orleans Pelicans on April 4, 2017 at the Smoothie Ki
  
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• WATCH: Parra, Reynolds Help Rockies Reach 2-0 Record

  05-04-2017 16:06
  
  MILWAUKEE (The Sports Xchange) – A youth movement is in full effect in Denver, but the Colorado Rockies improved to 2-0 thanks to big performances from their more experienced players.
  Gerardo Parra and Mark Reynolds had three hits each while relievers Mike Dunn and Greg Holland worked perfect innings to lead the Rockies to a 6-5 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers at Miller Park on Tuesday.
  Parra and Reynolds combined for half of the 12 hits collected by the Rockies’ offense, and Dunn
  
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• Avalanche Rally To Defeat Blackhawks In OT

  05-04-2017 16:05
  
  The Colorado Avalanche are headed for another early vacation; but, against one of the top teams in the league, they played like they want to get there on a roll.
  
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• Panera Bread To Be Bought By Krispy Kreme For $7 Billion

  05-04-2017 16:04
  
  CBS Local – The group that owns Krispy Kreme, JAB Holding Co., has agreed a deal to purchase Panera Bread for $7 billion, via Sun Sentinel.
  JAB Holding Co. also owns, or has a big stake in, Peet’s Coffee & Tea, Caribou Coffee Co., Stumptown Coffee and Keurig Green Mountain. The company is based out of Luxembourg in Europe.
  The deal represents that Panera was sold for $315 per share, a handsome increase from the $274 it closed at on Tuesday. Since the announcement of the
  
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• Latest Forecast: As Storm Moves Away, Warming Trend To Begin

  05-04-2017 15:29
  
  By Ashton Altieri
  DENVER (CBS4) – After the first official snow in Denver in almost six weeks, the storm responsible for the storm has now moved far enough east of Colorado to loose it’s grip on our weather. Therefore Wednesday will be sunny and dry. But it stays cool for April with highs struggling to climb into the lower 50s along the Front Range.
  A large ridge of high pressure that was centered over Las Vegas Wednesday morning will gradually move east through Friday allowing for a
  
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• Former Wednesday’s Child Finds Forever Family

  05-04-2017 12:24
  
  DENVER (CBS4) Every week, CBS4 profiles a child who lives in foster care and hopes for an adoptive family. CBS4’s favorite stories are when we can profile a child who was a Wednesday’s Child but then found a forever family.
  LINK: A Day for Wednesday’s Child
  Gerardo is just one of those stories. He polishes a 2011 Ford Mustang. It’s his pride and joy.
  “It’s my baby,” Gerardo said with a laugh.
  Gerardo with his 2011 Ford Mustang. (credit CBS)
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• 30 Players: Brandon Drury Moves To Second Base For Diamondbacks

  05-04-2017 09:23
  
  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 (Majors): 134 G, 461 AB, .282 BA, 16 HR, 53 RBI, 1 SB, .786 OPS
  Brandon Drury was a bit of a jack of all trades for the 2016 Arizona Diamondbacks. A top prospect entering the year after a few strong seasons in the Minors, Drury managed to stay with Arizona for much of the season while playing every position
  
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• Urban Camping Ban Challenge Heads To Court

  05-04-2017 06:35
  
  By Jeff Todd
  DENVER (CBS4) – The first ever trial challenging Denver’s urban camping ban is underway.
  “Ultimately what we want to do is challenge the constitutionality of the camping ban,” said defense attorney Jason Flores-Williams.
  The homeless camps in March (credit: CBS)
  Jerry Burton, Terese Howard and Randy Russell are the first people to be cited for urban camping and are also the first to take that citation to trial. The three were cited on Nov. 28 as Denver police
  
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• Thieves Targeting Tags On License Plates Across Metro Area

  05-04-2017 06:12
  
  By Andrea Flores
  ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (CBS4) – Victims across the Denver metro area say suspects are targeting their license plates, and cutting off their tags.
  Michelle Evans walked out of a doctor’s appointment last week to find an important piece of her license plate missing — her 2018 tags.
  “I’ve heard of people taking stickers of plates, but not cutting corners,” Evans said.
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  Evans thinks it happened in the alley behind her Englewood apartment co
  
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• Colorado Pastor, Family Rescued From Utah River After 2 Nights Stranded

  05-04-2017 05:56
  
  By Rick Sallinger
  BAILEY, Colo. (CBS4) – Pastor Jay Vonesh of the Platte Canyon Community Church in Bailey, wife Julie, and teenage daughters Jessie and Janae, along with their dog Jamocha were kayaking on the Escalante River in southern Utah when they ran into rocks that spilled them into the water Friday.
  They were about 60 miles east of Lake Powell.
  (credit: Jay Vonesh)
  “I was then just under water and didn’t really know what was happening and I thought I was going to die,&r
  
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• Park Keepers: April the Giraffe ‘Is Big, Udders Are Full’

  05-04-2017 05:42
  
  HARPURSVILLE, N.Y. (CBS4) – While many have lost hope for April the pregnant giraffe, conditions still show she is expecting a calf. The Animal Adventure Park briefed viewers Tuesday night, saying “she is big, udders are full, light discharge.” They continued by saying… not much else.The update proves to be some hope we’ll see a calf born in the near future. Keepers stated “April continues to carry her great deameanor” and “she looks, and is actin
  
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• Senator Holds Senate Floor In Protest Of Gorsuch Nomination

  05-04-2017 05:41
  
  WASHINGTON, D.C. (CBS4) – A Democratic senator from Oregon says he plans to hold a marathon speech on the Senate floor in opposition of Judge Neil Gorsuch’s Supreme Court nomination.
  Integrity of #SCOTUS and Senate is at stake here. If GOP gets away with this theft now, what’s to stop them from doing it again and again?
  — Senator Jeff Merkley (@SenJeffMerkley) April 5, 2017Senator Jeff Merkley started speaking at around 5 p.m. local time. His staff says he ran &lsquo
  
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• Rally Held At Capitol For Awareness Of Child Abuse

  05-04-2017 05:33
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – There was a gathering at the Colorado state Capitol on Tuesday to spread awareness of Child Abuse Prevention Month.
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  Lt. Gov. Donna Lynne kicked off the campaign at the event. Among those joining her was a former foster child who now has three boys of her own.
  (credit: CBS)
  “Working with kids in foster care gives me the sense of responsibility to show children that they shouldn’t be ashamed. I know sometimes when you go into that situation, you&rsqu
  
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