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• Colorado Man Admits Starting Fire At Trump Hotel In Vegas

  24-05-2017 23:50
  LAS VEGAS (AP) – A 28-year-old tourist from Colorado has pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge after he became the second person in less than a month to be accused of starting a fire at the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas.
  Jacob Matthew Dezsi’s court-appointed lawyer, Alexander Hubert, said a felony arson charge was dismissed after Dezsi pleaded guilty Wednesday to malicious destruction of property.
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  Dezsi lives in Littleton, Colorado. Hubert says the judge or
  
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• Jury Finds Consultant Not Guilty In Pot Case

  24-05-2017 23:44
  
  FLANDREAU, S.D. (AP) – A South Dakota jury on Wednesday cleared a consultant of drug charges after he helped an American Indian tribe grow marijuana for a pot resort that the tribe once hoped would include a nightclub, an outdoor music venue and bring in millions of dollars.
  Eric Hagen, a 34-year-old consultant who worked with the Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe, had faced charges of conspiracy to possess, possession by aiding and abetting and attempted possession of more than 10 pounds of ma
  
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• Broncos Kicker Brandon McManus Wants Long-Term Deal

  24-05-2017 23:37
  
  ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) – The Denver Broncos spent four of their last five offseasons working out long-term deals with players they had franchised: Von Miller, Demaryius Thomas, Ryan Clady and Matt Prater.
  There aren’t any looming hefty deals bogging down the front office this year, but there is a simmering contract dispute: kicker Brandon McManus hasn’t signed his $2.7 million tender in the hopes that agent Drew Rosenhaus can get him a long-term deal.
  “There is really no r
  
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• Cannizzaro Leads Denver Into Lacrosse Semis Vs. Former Team

  24-05-2017 23:29
  DENVER (AP) – For a little extra motivation, Denver senior lacrosse player Connor Cannizzaro glances toward the ice.
  After all, the Pioneers hockey team did earn something this season he thoroughly covets: A national championship.
  “We’re trying to strive toward it,” Cannizzaro said.
  Standing in the way, top-seeded Maryland (14-3), which the Pioneers will face Saturday during a semifinal game in Foxborough, Massachusetts. It’s a program Cannizzaro suited up for as a
  
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• People Encouraged ‘Rock One Sock,’ Help Raise Awareness About Missing Children

  24-05-2017 23:26
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – A new social media effort is encouraging people to take a “footsie” on Thursday and help raise awareness about missing children.
  The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children is calling their campaign Rock One Sock. They are hoping that during the day people will wear only one sock, take a photo of their feet and publish the photo on social media with the hashtag #RockOneSock.
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  Thursday was chosen as the day for the national e
  
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• Denver-Based Frontier Airlines Arrives In Rhode Island

  24-05-2017 23:01
  PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) – A new low-cost domestic airline has landed at Rhode Island’s main airport.
  The Rhode Island Airport Corp., which operates T.F. Green Airport in Warwick, announced Wednesday that Denver-based Frontier Airlines will start offering flights to Denver and Orlando, Florida, starting in August.
  (credit: Frontier Airlines)
  Frontier charges low fares but relatively more in fees than many larger airlines.
  Other domestic airlines that already serve the airport include Am
  
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• 2 GOP Lawmakers Ask Trump To Leave Colorado Monument Intact

  24-05-2017 22:57
  
  DENVER (AP) – Two Republican members of Congress from Colorado are asking the Trump administration not to change the Canyons of the Ancients National Monument, one of more than two dozen monuments under review for possible modification.
  Sen. Cory Gardner and Rep. Scott Tipton said Tuesday the southwestern Colorado monument preserves thousands of archaeological sites while allowing traditional uses of the land.
  Canyons of the Ancients National Monument (credit: CBS)
  Their recommendation is
  
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• Man Accused Of Castrating Transgender Woman Charged

  24-05-2017 22:52
  
  DENVER (AP) – A Colorado man accused of using an Army surgical kit to castrate a transgender woman at her Denver apartment has been charged.
  James Pennington was charged Tuesday with second-degree assault and unauthorized practice of medicine.
  James Lowell Pennington (Denver Police Department)
  According to court documents, the woman’s wife was with her during the 90-minute surgery on May 17, and the 57-year-old Pennington told the couple to call 911 if complications developed. The wi
  
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• OTAs Day 1 gives early edge to Siemian

  24-05-2017 22:41
  
  Let's see a show of hands. How many want Trevor Siemian to be the Broncos quarterback?       
  
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• Fishermen To Be Compensated By Capturing Predator Fish

  24-05-2017 22:14
  
  By Matt Kroschel
  SUMMIT COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4) – Just under the surface of the chilly waters of Green Mountain Reservoir lurks a predator that is targeting native Colorado fish species and could lead to major environmental dangers if not controlled.
  Wildlife managers are hoping a cash incentive being offered will help them control the exploding populations of northern pike that are destroying native fish populations.
  The program that begins Thursday for the summer will pay anglers $20 to cat
  
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• When Will Trail Ridge Road Open? Anybody’s Guess, Campgrounds Close

  24-05-2017 21:58
  
  ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK, Colo. (CBS4) – What a difference a week makes. Last week at this time, Trail Ridge Road was clear and crews had nearly completed digging out. Now, not so much.
  The current conditions show sun but with deep snow and strong winds up to 44 mph, which makes it difficult for crews to clear away the snow because of the drifting.
  The view from the snowplow on Trail Ridge Road on Tuesday (credit: Rocky Mtn. Nat’l Park)
  There is also snow in the forecast for
  
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• When Will Trail Ridge Road Open? Anybody’s Guess

  24-05-2017 21:58
  
  ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK, Colo. (CBS4)– What a difference a week makes. Last week at this time, Trail Ridge Road was clear and crews had nearly completed digging out. Now, not so much.
  The current conditions show sun but with deep snow and strong winds up to 44 mph, which makes it difficult for crews to clear away the snow because of the drifting.The view from the snowplow on Trail Ridge Road on Tuesday (credit: Rocky Mtn. Nat’l Park)
  There is also snow in the forecast for later
  
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• How To Prepare Your Car For Summer

  24-05-2017 21:36
  By Allen Foster
  Although baseball and apple pie rank mighty high on our nation’s list of most beloved pastimes, technically both have their roots in England. Country music and pickup trucks, however, were both born right here in the good ole U.S. of A. This summer, if you want to engage in an authentic all-American experience, there’s no better way than with a rollicking road trip to a country music festival.
  But wait! NAPA Auto Parts knows the relentless heat of summer can be as bru
  
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• A Patriots’ Road Trip Guide To This Fourth Of July

  24-05-2017 21:36
  
  By Allen Foster
  On July 4th, 1776, the 13 American colonies declared independence from the British Empire, thus birthing a bold new nation. The Fourth of July is about more than just festivities, NAPA AUTO PARTS wants to inspire you to remember some of the important reasons we are celebrating
  This year, along with the fireworks, parades, picnics, carnivals and concerts, why not take a trip back to this country’s remarkable roots? Remind yourself what it means to be truly independent a
  
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• First Lady Wears Veil To Meet Pope

  24-05-2017 21:23
  
  VATICAN (CBS4)– First Lady Melania Trump wore a veil to the Vatican on Wednesday to meet the pope with President Donald Trump.
  Although the first lady wore a veil to the Vatican, she didn’t wear one to an earlier meeting with the king of Saudi Arabia.
  Vatican protocol says women meeting the pope must wear long sleeves, formal black clothing and a veil to cover their head, although the rules are not strictly enforced.Melania Trump is Catholic.In Saudi Arabia, most Western women do not
  
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• Emmanuel Sanders Excited About NFL’s Reversal On Touchdown Celebrations

  24-05-2017 21:07
  
  ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) – The Broncos are celebrating the NFL’s decision to let players trumpet their touchdowns with celebrations that for years resulted in flags and fines.
  “I like it,” Joseph said. “It’s a hard league and scoring a touchdown is hard in this league. And let’s allow them to have fun. Why not? It hurts no one.”
  Emmanuel Sanders has a reputation for flamboyant TD celebrations, most of them within the rules but not always.
  Wide receive
  
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• Graco Recalls Car Seats; Webbing May Not Hold Child In Crash

  24-05-2017 20:57
  
  DETROIT (AP) — Graco Children’s Products is recalling more than 25,000 car seats because the harness webbing can break in a crash and may not keep children restrained.
  The recall affects certain My Ride 65 convertible seats with model numbers 1871689, 1908152, 1813074, 1872691, 1853478, 1877535, 1813015, and 1794334. The seats were made on July 22, 2014 and have a code of 2014/06 on a tag that’s on the webbing.(credit: Graco)
  Documents posted Wednesday by the National Highway T
  
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• All Eyes On Broncos QBs Siemian And Lynch At Broncos OTAs

  24-05-2017 20:51
  
  ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (The Sports Xchange) – Trevor Siemian was the first quarterback under center when the Denver Broncos began their team-period work at their first OTA on Tuesday morning.
  Paxton Lynch (credit: CBS)
  But that doesn’t mean anything in his competition with 2016 first-round pick Paxton Lynch.
  Lynch will be the first quarterback up Wednesday. And Siemian will be the first quarterback to take snaps Thursday. That’s just how Broncos head coach Vance Joseph wants it, as t
  
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• Colorado To Receive $280,000 From Data Breach Settlement

  24-05-2017 20:42
  
  DENVER (AP) — Colorado will receive nearly $280,000 from a multimillion-dollar settlement reached between retailer Target and 47 states and the District of Columbia.
  The $18.5 million settlement addresses allegations from a data breach in 2013.Colorado Attorney General Cynthia Coffman’s office said in a news release the breach affected about 1 million Colorado consumers.
  Cyber attackers used stolen credentials to access Target’s server, allowing the attackers to exploit weaknes
  
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• WATCH: Peyton Manning Sings ‘Tennessee Whiskey’ With Chris Stapleton At Red Rocks

  24-05-2017 20:40
  By Bryan Altman
  Seeing a concert at the legendary Red Rocks Amphitheatre is the thrill of a lifetime for many concertgoers regardless of who’s playing.
  But fans who went to see Chris Stapleton perform on Tuesday night got more than just a great show from a country superstar at an incredible venue.
  Former Broncos quarterback and NFL legend Peyton Manning came out and joined Stapleton on stage at the end of his set and they sang the famous country song “Tennessee Whiskey” togethe
  
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• New Sidewalks Installed In Denver

  24-05-2017 20:29
  DENVER (CBS4) – It will soon be easier for pedestrians to walk around parts of Denver.
  The city’s Public Works Department says it will start installing new sidewalks on the north side of City Park.
  Concrete poured near City Park (credit: CBS)
  The sidewalk will span along 23rd Avenue between York Street Colorado Avenue.
  The sidewalk will replace an existing gravel walkway along 23rd Avenue.
  New sidewalk in City Park (credit: CBS)
  The department received $2.5 million in its b
  
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• Rain, Snow Likely Played Role In Flash Fire

  24-05-2017 20:27
  
  COMMERCE CITY, Colo. (CBS4)– A family remains out of their home in Commerce City one day after a flash fire left two girls severely burned. Investigators believe recent rain and snowstorms likely played a role in the blast.
  Investigators with South Adams County Fire remained on the scene Wednesday where the duplex on Weiman Court is off limits. They say the highest concentration of natural gasses was found in the home’s sump pit.
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  Crews say with all the recent rain and s
  
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• Effort Underway To Boost Broadband Service In Rural Colorado

  24-05-2017 20:12
  
  SILVERTHORNE, Colo. (CBS4) – Residents in rural Colorado could soon have better cellphone coverage and internet services.
  There’s an effort to improve broadband and wireless services to help those communities and draw new businesses in.
  Rural Colorado community (credit: CBS)
  Hundreds of technology experts and local government leaders came together recently in Silverthorne for a broadband development conference.
  “It doesn’t matter if you’re living in Denver or you&rs
  
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• Rockies Nearing End Of Road Trip, Face Phillies Again

  24-05-2017 20:08
  
  Jeremy Hellickson has been the one constant in the beleaguered rotation of the Philadelphia Phillies but he'll have a tough challenge slowing the potent offense of the National League-leading Colorado Rockies.
  
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• Crews Open Big Thompson Canyon To Traffic… For Now

  24-05-2017 19:45
  
  ESTES PARK, Colo. (CBS4)– The Colorado Department of Transportation is hoping to make travel better for visitors to Colorado this summer. Staring Thursday afternoon, U.S. Highway 34 through the Big Thompson Canyon will reopen to all traffic.
  Repair work from the September 2013 flood is halfway complete. That means until October, drivers can use the highway to visit Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park.
  (credit: CBS)
  Crews have been working the stretch of highway between Loveland and
  
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• Colorado Senator Announces Bid For Congress

  24-05-2017 19:38
  
  DENVER (CBS4) –Democratic state Senator Dominick Moreno announced his candidacy for Colorado’s 7th Congressional District which covers Lakewood, Arvada and Westminster.
  His announcement came in the middle of the night Tuesday.
  The seat is left open by Rep. Ed Perlmutter who announced he is running for governor earlier this Spring.
  Moreno, who represents Commerce City, joins state Rep. Brittany Pettersen and Sen. Andy Kerr, both of Lakewood, in the race for CD-7.
  Sen. Dominick Moreno
  
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• Pot Grow Goes Up In Flames

  24-05-2017 19:10
  
  ARAPAHOE COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4)– Firefighters discovered a marijuana grow operation while fighting a fire in a small community in Arapahoe County.
  South Metro Fire Rescue crews discovered the grow operation while fighting a fire on the roof of an outbuilding in Foxfield on Tuesday night.
  (credit: CBS)
  Firefighters say they could still face some dangers after the fire was extinguished and even during the cleanup process.
  (credit: CBS)
  “Everything that is inside a structure when it burns
  
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