• Spacewalking Astronauts Pull Off Urgent Station Repairs

    Spacewalking Astronauts Pull Off Urgent Station Repairs
    CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Spacewalking astronauts completed urgent repairs at the International Space Station on Tuesday, replacing equipment that failed three days earlier and restoring a backup for a vital data-relay system.
    It took commander Peggy Whitson much longer than expected to install the spare unit. Success finally came after her spacewalking partner, Jack Fischer, blasted the area with nitrogen gas to clear away flecks of metal.
    Mission Control noted that the failure occurred
  • Apparently Bears Like Doughnuts Just As Much As Cops

    STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, Colo. (CBS4) – Bears apparently love their morning doughnuts.
    According to Steamboat Today, a bear caught a whiff of doughnuts from a doughnut delivery drivers’ vehicle and was determined to get some of the tasty treats.
    Todd and Kim Robertson found that the bear tore off their vehicle’s rear bumper.
    (credit: Kim Robertson)
    “It always reeks of doughnuts in there,” Kim Robertson told Steamboat Today.
    A paw print was left by the suspect, leaving the
  • Woman Asks Guy Friends To Be Bridesmaids And They Rise To The Challenge

    Woman Asks Guy Friends To Be Bridesmaids And They Rise To The Challenge
    ITAJUBA, Brazil (CBS4) – Rebeca Abrantes didn’t have any female friends, but that wasn’t about to stop her from having bridesmaids at her wedding.
    The 24-year-old from Itajubá, Brazil, enlisted five of her closest male friends to take on the roles instead.
    The group even posed for girly wedding prep photos.
    Sinohara, a computer engineering student, said she felt a little sad looking at photos of other women getting ready with their female BFFs on their wedding day.
  • Bobby G Awards Spotlight Best In High School Theater

    The 2017 Bobby G Awards Ceremony will be held on Thursday at 7 p.m. at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House in the Denver Center for the Performing Arts. Get tickets and more information at denvercenter.org.
    DENVER (CBS4) – This is the pinnacle of the year in Colorado high school theater. The Bobby G Awards, named after Denver impresario Robert Garner, send judges to participating high schools around the state to evaluate high school musical productions on performance, sets, costumes and mo
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  • Police: Hall Of Famer Cortez Kennedy Found Dead

    ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) – Cortez Kennedy, one of the best defensive linemen of his generation and a Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee despite rarely finding himself in the spotlight as a player, has died. He was 48.
    Police in Orlando, Florida, say the former Seattle Seahawks star was found dead Tuesday morning. Orlando Police Department public information officer Wanda Miglio said the circumstances surrounding his death are still unknown but that there is nothing suspicious about his deat
  • CU Board Of Regents Discusses Future Of MacIntyre’s Contract

    BOULDER, Colo. (CBS4)– The CU Board of Regents met behind closed doors to discuss how football staff and administrators handled allegations of domestic violence last year.
    Coach Joe Tumpkin’s ex-girlfriend accused him of hitting and choking her last year. Despite reports that the University of Colorado knew about the allegations, he was promoted to coach a bowl game.
    Tumpkin was also a candidate to replace defensive coordinator Jim Leavitt on a full-time basis until the school learne
  • Watch: Baldwin Teaches 3-Year-Old Daughter To Impersonate Trump

    Watch: Baldwin Teaches 3-Year-Old Daughter To Impersonate Trump
    NEW YORK (CBS4) – Alec Baldwin’s wife shared a video of the actor teaching their 3-year-old daughter to impersonate President Donald Trump.
    Baldwin has portrayed the president several times on “Saturday Night Live” this season, helping bring the show some of its best ratings in years.In the video, Hilaria can be heard asking her daughter Carmen what day daddy plays Donald Trump?
    “Saturday,” she says.
    “And we go like this with our hands,” Baldwin sa
  • 2 Girls Burned In Fire, Explosion At Duplex

    2 Girls Burned In Fire, Explosion At Duplex
    By Jamie Leary
    COMMERCE CITY, Colo. (CBS4) – Fire investigators and Xcel Energy crews are at a duplex in Commerce City after an explosion and fire sent two girls to the hospital.
    The girls, whose ages are 15 and 11, were rushed to Children’s Hospital Colorado in Aurora after the blast. Their mother and father were home when the blast happened. They were not injured.
    Neighbors told CBS4 the girls were seriously burned.
    “I saw the girls who had skin hanging off of their arms,&rdq
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  • New Stores Coming To Cherry Creek Mall

    DENVER (CBS4)– Shoppers at the Cherry Creek Mall will soon have more places to ponder purchases. Five stores will move into the shopping center in Cherry Creek.
    Those stores include Peloton, the only location in Colorado, Shinola, Altar’d State, Odd Molly and A Pea in the Pod.
    The mall has been subject to scrutiny since it installed paid parking in January 2017.Peloton is the first store in Colorado that lets customers test ride and learn more about the Peloton bike. The bike is an i
  • 5 Must-Visit U.S. Destinations For History Buffs

    5 Must-Visit U.S. Destinations For History Buffs
    By Laurie Jo Miller Farr
    Combine a love of history with the lure of travel by exploring these urban destinations that bring the past to life. To enhance your visit, consider staying in one or more of the authentic Historic Hotels of America, the official program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
    Boston, Massachusetts
    Step out on the Boston Common to explore The Freedom Trail, a free, self-guided walking tour encompassing 16 significant Revolutionary sites along 2.5 mile
  • Few Results Of Testing So Far After Fatal Colorado Gas Blast

    DENVER (AP) — Colorado regulators say few energy companies have reported the results of state-ordered inspections of oil and gas pipelines after a natural gas explosion killed two people.
    Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission Director Matt Lepore warned Tuesday the state could order operators to shut down wells connected to pipelines that haven’t been checked by the deadline.
    The commission ordered inspections and tests of pipelines within 1,000 feet (300 meters) of buildings
  • A-Basin, Aspen Extend Ski Season

    ASPEN, Colo. (CBS4)– Thanks to continued snowfall in the mountains, skiers and boarders will get more chances to hit the slopes in Colorado.
    Arapahoe Basin will continue operations seven days a week through June 4. A-Basin will reopen for skiing and snowboarding on June 9.Arapahoe Basin (credit: A-Basin)
    Closing day is scheduled for June 11.
    Aspen Mountain has extended its season through Memorial Day weekend. Aspen Mountain (credit: Aspen Mountain)
    Those who aren’t looking for winter
  • Police: Deadly Stabbing Suspect Wore ‘Clown Makeup’

    Police: Deadly Stabbing Suspect Wore ‘Clown Makeup’
    DENVER (CBS4)– Police in Denver believe a suspect was wearing clown makeup and used “claw gloves” in a deadly attack that left one man dead in Capitol Hill early Tuesday morning.
    Officers rushed to the corner of 11th and Broadway about 12:50 a.m. Tuesday on reports of a stabbing. The man, described as a well-known transient in the neighborhood, was rushed to the hospital. He died a short time later.UPDATE: This is now being investigated as a homicide. Adult male victim xported
  • New Helmet Technology Isn’t A Cure-All For Football’s Concussion Issues

    New Helmet Technology Isn’t A Cure-All For Football’s Concussion Issues
    Ryan Mayer
    Head trauma.
    Two words that have become synonymous with the country’s most popular sport.
    The looming shadow of the long-term health effects of concussions and the violent collisions that NFL players undertake for our enjoyment each weekend has lurked in the background, all too willing to remind us, and players of the potential consequences in their later years. It has been the driving force behind league rules, research, and new technology associated with the game all in an att
  • May 8 Hail Storm Breaks Records At $1.4 Billion In Damage

    DENVER (CBS4)– The hail storm that hit Colorado on May 8 is on track to be the most expensive in the history of the state.
    According to the Rocky Mountain Insurance Information Association, the preliminary losses from the storm are estimated at $1.4 billion.
    Hail in Golden (credit: CSP Sgt. Mullins)
    That passes the previous record-setting storm of June 20, 2009 that cost $845.5 million and the July 11, 1990 storm that cost $1.1 billion, both adjusted for inflation to compare to today&rsquo
  • Man Found Guilty, Sentenced In Planned Death Of Missing Woman

    Man Found Guilty, Sentenced In Planned Death Of Missing Woman
    GREELEY, Colo. (CBS4)– Less than an hour of closing arguments, a Weld County jury returned a guilty verdict for killing a woman who disrespected his “gang.”
    Daniel “D.J.” Meyer was found guilty of first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit first-degree murder in the death of Tera Lewandowski on Monday.Daniel “DJ” Meyer(credit: Weld County DA)
    He was immediately sentenced to life in prison plus 18 years.Lewandowski, 34, went missing in September 2015. S
  • Dina Merrill, Heiress And Actress, Dead At 93

    NEW YORK (AP) — Dina Merrill, the rebellious heiress who defied her super-rich parents to become a movie star, often portraying stylish wives or “the other woman,” has died at age 93.
    Merrill, raised in part on the Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida now owned by President Donald Trump, died Monday, according to a family spokeswoman. The cause of death and other details were not immediately available Tuesday.
    Starting in the 1950s, Merrill appeared in more than 100 films and televisio
  • Mom Posts Warning About Sunscreen Sprays After Daughter Suffers Burns

    HAMILTON, Canada (CBS4) – A  mother posted a warning about sunscreen sprays after her daughter suffered third-degree burns.
    It’s a product many people use when outside, but Rebecca Cannon said the spray burned her daughter. She is now warning other parents to be careful.
    “Since coming home, I have found a disturbing amount of cases like ours,” she posted to Facebook.With the post, she included several photos of her daughter Kyla, who has visible burns to her face as
  • Police Investigate Death Of ‘Well-Known Transient’

    Police Investigate Death Of ‘Well-Known Transient’
    DENVER (CBS4)– Police in Denver are investigating a homicide that left one man dead in Capitol Hill early Tuesday morning.
    Officers rushed to the corner of 11th and Broadway about 12:50 a.m. Tuesday. The man, described as a well-known transient in the neighborhood, was rushed to the hospital. He died a short time later.UPDATE: This is now being investigated as a homicide. Adult male victim xported & died at hospital. No suspect info. Active investigation. https://t.co/AfHlLEuxB1
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  • Artists Send Support After Attack At Ariana Grande Concert

    Artists Send Support After Attack At Ariana Grande Concert
    MANCHESTER, UK (Radio.com) – Manchester police have confirmed 19 dead and at least 50 injured after an explosion at the Ariana Grande concert at Manchester Arena in England earlier this evening (May 22).
    Police officers relocate floral tributes in St Ann’s Square in Manchester (credit: STANSALL/AFP/Getty Images)
    According to CBS News, the concert had just concluded when attendees heard a boom. What caused the explosion is unknown at the moment.
    Artists took to social media
  • Best Memorial Day Events In Denver

    Best Memorial Day Events In Denver
    By Alaina Brandenburger
    Memorial Day signals the official start to summer, and the beginning of weekends packed full of fun activities. There will be a myriad of events to enjoy all over the metro area. Many people like to spend the weekend with friends and family remembering loved ones who’ve served. If your planning on staying in the city this weekend, head over to one of the following events. Pay tribute to fallen service men and women with friends, family and more.
    Veterans Memorial Da
  • Waterton Canyon To Be Closed The 1st Week In June

    Waterton Canyon To Be Closed The 1st Week In June
    LITTLETON, Colo. (CBS4) – Waterton Canyon will be closed to the public the first week in June for Denver Water’s annual dust mitigation project.
    During the project, from June 5 to June 9, neither the parking lot at the canyon’s entrance nor the canyon will be accessible.
    Waterton Canyon will reopen at 7 a.m. on June 10.Waterton Canyon (credit: CBS)
    “Waterton Canyon is an extremely popular recreation destination, and we recognize that the five-day closure is an inconvenien
  • Denver Settles Gunman Case For $122,500

    Denver Settles Gunman Case For $122,500
    DENVER (AP) — A man who says he was falsely accused by Denver police of conspiring to hire a gunman to kill his ex-girlfriend will receive part of a $122,500 settlement.
    The Denver Post reports that the City Council approved paying Brian Hinman $71,625.97 on Monday, ending a lawsuit Hinman filed two years ago. His attorneys will receive $50,874.03.
    Hinman’s lawsuit contends he was in jail in 2013 for violating a restraining order when a cellmate made up a story aimed at cutting short
  • Animal Adventure Park Gives ‘Glimpse Of The Park From Above’

    Animal Adventure Park Gives ‘Glimpse Of The Park From Above’
    HARPURSVILLE, N.Y. (CBS4) – The Animal Adventure Park gave fans a whole new look at the park – one from above.
    They posted a video to YouTube, as well as Facebook, showing the park from above.
    The video not only highlights the beautiful grounds, but all of the expansion work being done there.RELATED: Denver Zoo Welcomes Malayan Tapir Birth
    The park gained international fame with April the giraffe, as millions watched and waited for her to give birth on a live stream.
    Park owner Jorda
  • Zack Snyder Exits ‘Justice League’ After Daughter’s Death

    Zack Snyder Exits ‘Justice League’ After Daughter’s Death
    LOS ANGELES (AP) — The recent death of director Zack Snyder’s daughter has driven the prominent filmmaker to step away from finishing the ensemble superhero movie “Justice League.”
    A source close to production who was not authorized to speak publicly said Monday that director Joss Whedon would take over completing the film, which should still hit its Nov. 17 release.
    Snyder and his wife and producing partner Deborah Snyder told The Hollywood Reporter they will be using th
  • 2 Girls Burned In Fire, Explosion At Townhome

    COMMERCE CITY, Colo. (CBS4) – Fire investigators and Xcel Energy crews are at home in Commerce City after an explosion and fire sent two girls to the hospital.
    (credit: CBS)
    The victims, whose ages were 15 and 11, were taken to Children’s Hospital Colorado in Aurora after the blast, which happened before 7 a.m. on the 6900 block of Weiman Court. Neighbors said they sustained serious burns.
    The home’s windows were shattered by the explosion, but from the outside the home didn&rs
  • James Corden Pays Tribute To Manchester Following Terror Attack

    LOS ANGELES (Radio.com) – Last night, James Corden offered an emotional tribute to those killed in a bombing at Ariana Grande’s concert in Manchester, UK.
    The Late Late Show host honored the people of Manchester whose community was rocked by a terrorist attack that killed 22 people and injured 59—including children and young adults.
    “My thoughts and prayers are with the people of Manchester tonight,” he said. “All of the staff at the MEN Arena,
  • Ariana Grande On Manchester Attack: I’m ‘Broken’

    Ariana Grande On Manchester Attack: I’m ‘Broken’
    MANCHESTER, UK (Radio.com) – Details of the terror attack that claimed 22 lives at a Manchester Ariana Grande concert are coming into focus as ISIS claim responsibility and police continue to hunt for conspirators.
    The “Break Free” singer’s partners and representatives have released statements condemning the tragedy and expressing support for those who were affected.
    In the wake of the tragic event, Grande tweeted: “Broken. From the bottom of my heart, i a
  • Juvenile In Custody After Shooting Injures 2

    Juvenile In Custody After Shooting Injures 2
    CASTLE ROCK, Colo. (CBS4) – A juvenile is in custody after two people were shot and injured in Castle Rock on Monday night.
    (credit: CBS)
    The incident happened at a home on the 200 block of Ash Street. Police say the two victims actually came up to them after at the crime scene at 9 p.m.
    (credit: CBS)
    Both victims are males and they are now in the hospital.
    Officers said they think the three people involved knew each other. At one point overnight, police thought there might be more than on
  • Death Of 007: Family Says Roger Moore Has Died

    Death Of 007: Family Says Roger Moore Has Died
    (CBS4) – Sir Roger Moore, the actor who played the role of James Bond in hit movies throughout the 1970s and 1980s, has died.
    Roger Moore as 007 on the set of the James Bond film ‘For Your Eyes Only’, March 1981. (Photo by Keith Hamshere/Getty Images)
    He died in Switzerland after what his family described as a “short but brave battle with cancer.”
    https://twitter.com/i/web/status/867005447018086400
    Moore was 89. His family said he considered his work with the organi
  • Latest Forecast: High Pressure Allows Colorado To Dry Out, Brings Warmer Weather

    Latest Forecast: High Pressure Allows Colorado To Dry Out, Brings Warmer Weather
    By Ashton Altieri
    DENVER (CBS4) – Tuesday will stay cool around Denver and all along the Front Range. It will also become breezy during the afternoon and evening with northerly winds gusting to around 30 mph. But something we won’t see on Tuesday is rain which is a welcomed break! It has rained in Denver six of the last seven days which is an unusually long steak even in May.
    Meanwhile temperatures will be stuck in the lower 60s Tuesday afternoon which is about 15 degrees below norma
  • ‘No Excuses This Year’ For Broncos’ Gotsis

    By Michael SpencerBroncos defensive end Adam Gotsis joined CBS4 sports anchor Michael Spencer for Monday’s edition of Xfinity Monday Live at the ViewHouse Centennial.
    CENTENNIAL, Colo. (CBS4) – Adam Gotsis is coming off a rookie season in which he battled through a torn ACL suffered during his senior season at Georgia Tech.
    Adam Gotsis (credit: CBS)
    “It was a bit of a rollercoaster,” said Gotsis reflecting on his rookies season. “When you miss out on all of OTAs and
  • ‘Your Business Model Sucks. I Hope It Burns’: Fear & Loathing In Real Estate

    ‘Your Business Model Sucks. I Hope It Burns’: Fear & Loathing In Real Estate
    By Brian Maass
    DENVER (CBS4) – Rocks thrown through windows, cars keyed and furious voicemails. The CEO of a startup Denver real estate company says that’s some of the collateral damage of his business model after five years.
    “I think a lot of agents are fearful so some have come to the solution that threatening or harm is the best way,” said Joshua Hunt of Trelora, a disruptive real estate company that has traditional real estate agents angry and refusing to show homes l
  • Mother Of Home Invasion Murder Victim Got To Say She Loved Him

    By Stan Bush
    DENVER (CBS4) – Cristine Singh says she was in Louisville the night her son, Tim Anderson, 27, was murdered in the family home.
    “I told him I loved him and he said he loved me and we’d see him in the morning. That was the end,” said Singh.
    Cristine Singh and Tim Anderson (credit: Cristine Singh)
    Singh said Anderson was shot multiple times when Zjiahnni Lacour, 15, and Dmarco Blake, 17, broke in, stole valuables, and attacked her son who she says was defending
  • Man Accused Of Snatching Purse Jumps Into River, Body Found Next Afternoon

    STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, Colo. (CBS4) – Authorities in Steamboat Springs found the body of a man who jumped into a river to get away from officers Sunday night.
    The 22-year-old man was accused of trying to snatch a woman’s purse near Lincoln Avenue. Officers say he seemed drunk, so they called in paramedics. But when they got there, he allegedly took off running and jumped into the Yampa River.“A Steamboat Springs police officer attempted to rescue the male from the river and request

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