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• Grand Slam!: Cancer Survivor Looks ‘Death In The Eye’ On Courageous Journeys

  07-05-2017 23:46
  
  By Kelly Werthmann
  DENVER (CBS4) – Sean Swarner has literally been on top of the world and recently wrapped up a journey few people have accomplished.
  “It’s basically like icebergs, big chunks of ice floating around,” Swarner told CB4’s Kelly Werthmann.
  Just last month, Swarner spent a week lugging a 200-pound sled across 100 miles of ice and snow to the North Pole.
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  “It was 80 below with the wind chill,” he s
  
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• Clinics, therapists who serve needy Coloradans say the state isn’t paying them, wonder if officials are listening

  07-05-2017 23:29
  
  It’s been two long months since the state’s Medicaid department went live with a new computer system to pay doctors, caregivers for the disabled and others who treat needy people with government insurance.
  Medical clinics, children’s mental health centers and therapists say the new payment system is broken. And despite complaining to lawmakers, the governor’s office and state Medicaid officials, and spending hours on hold with the computer system’s help line, t
  
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• Two Colorado Climbers Marching Toward Everest Summit

  07-05-2017 22:17
  KATHMANDU, Nepal (CBS4) – A pair of Colorado climbers are taking steps toward reaching the Earth’s highest point – the top of 29,029-ft Mt. Everest.
  Mike Haugen of Denver and Jim Davidson of Fort Collins are with separate teams on different schedules at this time. Both are waiting for, among other logistics, Mother Nature’s cooperation. Weather is among first considerations for any summit attempt.Both have been on the mountain for weeks making trips back and forth from Ba
  
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• Loveland police investigate 44-year-old man’s death after altercation

  07-05-2017 22:11
  
  Loveland police are investigating after a 44-year-old man died Saturday in an altercation with a second man.
  Police went to the 2100 block of Butternut Drive about 9:28 p.m. after a caller reported that a man from California had assaulted a 26-year-old Loveland resident, according to a news release.
  “Initial reports stated the 26-year-old man was restraining the other male until officers arrived.”
  When officers arrived they found the 44-year-old, unconscious and not breathing, the re
  
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• Boulder County activists prepare to ramp up pressure on Cory Gardner

  07-05-2017 21:44
  
  Local Indivisible groups have a message for U.S. Senator Cory Gardner — when it comes to angry constituents, you ain’t seen nothin’ yet.
  The myriad of Colorado Indivisible groups are an offshoot of the national Indivisible movement, which began as a progressive reaction to Donald Trump’s election and plan to use the Tea Party tactics of 2009 to effect change on the congressional level.
  The groups are particularly outraged after the U.S. House narrowly passed a bill that w
  
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• Broncos Stars Make Regis A ‘No Fly Zone’

  07-05-2017 21:34
  DENVER (CBS4) – Four Pro Bowlers are better than one.
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  The Denver Broncos “No Fly Zone” hosted a football camp at Regis University this weekend.
  Parachutes — ladder drills — and Aqib Talib — what more could you want?
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  “Today is a big day. You get four Pro Bowlers at one location teaching kids the game,” Broncos safety Darian Stewart said.
  “You can feel the energy in the air,” Talib said.
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• 9 Broncos deserving of Ring of Fame

  07-05-2017 20:49
  
  KUSA—In recent years, the Denver Broncos have made a laudable effort to honor several of their forgotten heroes.       
  
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• Night At The Movies Turns Very Dangerous For Security Guard

  07-05-2017 20:25
  
  COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (CBS4) – A man is facing attempted murder charges after getting kicked out of a movie theater in Colorado Springs.
  According to police, Tomasz Sobolewski, 37, was told to leave Regal Interquest Stadium Saturday night and a security guard followed him to get information about his vehicle.
  Police said Sobolewski threatened to run the guard over if he continued to follow him. The suspect then allegedly got into his vehicle, put it in reverse and drove directly at the g
  
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• Students Hit President Trump’s Face On Piñata, Teacher Suspended

  07-05-2017 19:45
  
  By Dillon Thomas
  JOHNSTOWN, Colo. (CBS4) – A teacher was placed on paid administrative leave after the Johnstown Milliken School District said he allowed students to hit a piñata with President Donald Trump’s face on it.
  District Superintendent Martin Foster said the incident took place on the campus of Roosevelt High School in Johnstown as part of a Spanish class’ celebration of Cinco de Mayo.
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  Video, and pictures, of the incident were posted o
  
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• Anderson, Reynolds Lead Rockies Past Diamondbacks 9-1

  07-05-2017 18:29
  
  DENVER (AP) — Once he pitched out of early trouble, Tyler Anderson had an easy time.
  Anderson matched a career high with 10 strikeouts, Mark Reynolds homered for the second consecutive game and the Colorado Rockies routed the Arizona Diamondbacks 9-1 on Saturday night.
  The left-hander escaped a two-on, one-out jam in the second inning by getting A.J. Pollock to ground into a double play. Anderson helped quash another uprising in the third by picking off Arizona’s lead runner at secon
  
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• NCAR’s iconic Mesa Lab marks 50th anniversary overlooking Boulder

  07-05-2017 17:32
  
  If the Flatirons are the iconic natural feature dominating the Boulder Valley, it’s very likely that its supreme man-made landmark is a rose-hued edifice on a hill, the National Center for Atmospheric Research that dominates Table Mesa.
  The NCAR complex as a visual touchstone works on multiple levels, its modernist design a sympathetic tribute to the unique environment in which it stands, its occupants an example of the innovative, science-based professional culture for which Boulder is wi
  
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• Showers and thunderstorms possible across the state for much of the week

  07-05-2017 16:27
  
  It’s not a bad idea to keep an umbrella on hand this week, as showers and thunder storms are possible until Thursday, according to the National Weather Service.
  Saturday’s temperature hit 86 degrees, tying the record for the date, set in 1963. And the mercury could climb to 84 degrees Sunday. But a band of clouds hanging over the area make it unlikely to threaten a record, said Mike Baker, weather service meteorologist.
  The chance of rain is small, only 10 percent, but the
  
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• Latest Forecast: Afternoon Thunderstorms Will Be With Us For A While

  07-05-2017 15:43
  
  By Dave Aguilera
  DENVER (CBS4) – Our strong warming, ridge of high pressure is moving east of Colorado for Sunday. This will open the door for more cloud cover and moisture to push into the central Rockies.
  Temperatures over the eastern plains will warm into the 80s for afternoon highs. Warm enough to help fire up a few isolated thunderstorms that will have strong gusty winds, lightning and a little better chance for rain than Saturday.
  On the weather map there is a cold front from the Pac
  
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• Car Thief May Have Been Watching Victim With Binoculars

  07-05-2017 03:27
  By Andrea Flores
  NORTHGLENN, Colo. (CBS4) – Ambria Martinez’s new car was only a week old when police say Jesus Olivas stole it as she dropped off her kids at a day care doors away from her home.
  “As soon as I pulled (my kids) out of the car, I left the car (running), and walked them inside,” Martinez said. “I was inside for about 30 seconds, and came out and my car was gone.”
  It happened Monday morning near West 99th Avenue and Huron Street in Northglenn.
  Amb
  
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• Idaho Congressman: “Nobody Dies Because They Don’t Have Access To Health Care”

  07-05-2017 02:45
  LEWISTON, Idaho (CBS4) – An Idaho Congressman provoked a strong response from his audience Friday night after saying “nobody dies” for lack of health care access.
  Republican Rep. Raul Labrador was speaking at a town hall Friday night at Lewis-Clark State College in Lewiston, Idaho.
  Friday, the U.S. House passed a GOP-led health care bill repealing and replacing parts of Obamacare.
  Labrador answered an audience member who expressed concern about how the bill would affect Medicai
  
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• Pilot Flying Out Of DIA Celebrates Major Milestone He Personally Tracked

  07-05-2017 01:53
  DENVER (CBS4) – An airline pilot celebrated a milestone with passengers after flying out Denver International Airport.
  Cpt. John Richie has been flying for Southwest Airlines for 22 years. Earlier this week Rickie made a special announcement before a flight from Denver to Pittsburgh.
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  “It is a special day. Ever since I started with Southwest I’ve kept track of the passengers I’ve flown. And today I’m flying my one millionth passenger,” R
  
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• Latest Forecast: A Mix Of Warmth And Gusty Late Day Storms

  07-05-2017 01:30
  
  By Dave Aguilera
  DENVER (CBS4) – On the weather map we have a huge ridge of high pressure sitting smack dab over the spine of the Rocky mountains from Canada south to Mexico and Colorado is right in the middle. This ridge is bringing in warm and dry air over our state. The result, Denver tied the record high for Saturday with 86 degrees at DIA and Downtown. The normal or average high this time of year is 68 !
  There is a little moisture showing up on satellite imagery flowing from
  
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• A Mix Of Warmth And Gusty Late Day Storms

  07-05-2017 01:30
  
  By Dave Aguilera
  DENVER (CBS4) – On the weather map we have a huge ridge of high pressure sitting smack dab over the spine of the Rocky mountains from Canada south to Mexico and Colorado is right in the middle. This ridge is bringing in warm and dry air over our state. The result, Denver tied the record high for Saturday with 86 degrees at DIA and Downtown. The normal or average high this time of year is 68 !
  There is a little moisture showing up on satellite imagery flowing from
  
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• CBS4 Sports Poll: Who is the most important player of the “No Fly Zone”?

  07-05-2017 01:27
  
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• ‘Cinco De Mayo’ Festival Features Arts, Culture & Community Programs

  07-05-2017 01:22
  DENVER (CBS4) – Cinco de Mayo celebrations were underway in Denver’s Civic Center Park on Saturday.
  The two-day festival features live music, food vendors, a parade, and a full scale carnival.
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  The festival continues Sunday morning.
  The festival celebrates culture. Organizers also hope to inspire visitors to get involved with arts, cultural, and community programs.
  
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• Walk MS: ‘It’s About Family, It’s About Community’

  07-05-2017 01:00
  By Kelly Werthmann
  DENVER (CBS4) – Nearly 10,000 people laced up their sneakers Saturday morning for the 21st annual Walk MS.
  “It’s about family, it’s about community,” Carrie Nolan, President of the Colorado and Wyoming Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society said. “Collectively we make up a wonderful MS community that’s about the MS movement.”
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  About 400 different teams took part in the annual walk in Denver’s City P
  
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• "No Fly Zone" camp at Regis High School

  07-05-2017 00:40
  
  The Broncos' elite secondary knows it won't be around in Denver forever.        
  
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• Injured Hiker Rescued After Overnight Stay On RMNP Hillside

  07-05-2017 00:26
  
  ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK, Colo. (CBS4) – A hiker from Tennessee survived a harrowing trek on the west side of Rocky Mountain National Park Friday.
  The 19-year-old man and two friends were backpacking in the area of the East Inlet Trail about 3.5 miles from the trailhead. According to a park service press release, the men were “scrambling over steep terrain, boulders and downed tress when a large boulder fell on the man’s leg. The man’s friends were able to free him fr
  
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