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• Jake a pain in Butt to opponents

  26-05-2017 23:46
  
  ENGLEWOOD—Sure, there was a time when it was pain in the Butt for Jake to always be the Butt of jokes.       
  
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• Gov. Hickenlooper Says Oil Blasts Unrelated

  26-05-2017 23:04
  
  DENVER (AP) — Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper says two deadly northern Colorado oil and gas explosions in recent weeks are unrelated.
  1:45 p.m.
  The governor is a former geologist and says he agrees with local investigators who say that the two deadly incidents aren’t related.A Thursday fire at a gas well battery in the town of Mead killed one worker and burned three others. The cause was under investigation.That fire was a just few miles north of a home that exploded April 17, killin
  
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• CSU logo on Danica Patrick's race car

  26-05-2017 22:50
  
  Danica Patrick's car will feature CSU and One Cure.        
  
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• States Struggle With Oversight Of Online Charter Schools

  26-05-2017 22:43
  
  COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — As U.S. children flock to virtual charter schools, states are struggling to catch up and develop rules to make sure the students get a real education and schools get the right funding.
  The future of virtual schools is part of the larger school-choice debate seeing renewed attention since the installation of Education Secretary Betsy DeVos, an online charter investor and advocate who sees them as a valuable option for students.
  While some perform well, the sector has b
  
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• Mother arrested in 3-month-old's death

  26-05-2017 22:29
  
  A mother has been arrested by Fort Collins Police for suspected involvement in the death of her 3-month-old son.       
  
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• Fish without limits at a southern...

  26-05-2017 22:21
  
  Looking for a place where you can keep all the fish you can catch this Memorial Day weekend?        
  
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• Body of proposed saint being exhumed

  26-05-2017 22:16
  
  KUSA – Visitors to Mount Olivet Cemetery told 9NEWS Friday they saw officials from the Catholic Archdiocese of Denver and the Vatican near the grave of proposed saint, Julia Greeley.       
  
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• DIA awards billionth passenger

  26-05-2017 22:04
  
  Did you fly out of Denver International Airport Friday morning?       
  
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• A rabid skunk in Brighton

  26-05-2017 22:04
  
  Those in Brighton should be on the watch for skunks. One was confirmed rabid Thursday.       
  
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• Latest Forecast: Severe T-storm Watch For Denver Metro

  26-05-2017 21:40
  
  By Ashton Altieri
  DENVER (CBS4) – The Memorial Day weekend will start with rough weather in some areas. Denver and the entire urban corridor as well as the Eastern Plains is under a severe thunderstorm watch until 8pm.  The primary concern is large hail which could be up to the size of golf balls.Generally speaking we’re most concerned about areas just east and southeast of the Denver metro area including locations such as Elizabeth, Kiowa, Bennett, Byers, Deer Trail, and L
  
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• 16th Street Mall is flowering, thanks...

  26-05-2017 21:30
  
  You may have noticed that 16th Street Mall is greener as of this week, with flowering plants in pots along the streets.       
  
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• Strong to severe storms

  26-05-2017 21:29
  
  It will be a rainy unofficial kickoff to summer.        
  
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• Both Parties Optimistic After GOP Holds Onto Montana Seat

  26-05-2017 21:20
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans and Democrats found cause for optimism Friday even as the GOP held onto Montana’s sole House seat, despite last-minute assault charges filed against its candidate.
  The final unofficial tally in Thursday’s election showed wealthy Republican businessman Greg Gianforte with 50.2 percent of the vote, compared to Democratic musician Rob Quist with 44.1 percent.
  Republican Greg Gianforte speaks to supporters after being declared the winner at a election
  
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• Proposal on Pikes Peak

  26-05-2017 21:15
  
  Sarah Skeens told us in an email that last week, Nidey asked if they could drive up Pikes Peak, as he’s climbed it before but never drove it.       
  
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• Evergreen native stars musical

  26-05-2017 21:00
  
  It's won five Tony Awards, and now "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time" is coming to the Denver Center for Performing Arts.        
  
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• Thieves Pry Door Open In Another Gun Store Robbery

  26-05-2017 20:54
  
  LAKEWOOD, Colo. (CBS4) – Investigators on Friday responded to the scene of another gun store burglary in the Denver metro area.
  This crime happened at Machine Gun Tours in Lakewood, which is near the intersection of Colfax Avenue and Union Street.
  (credit: CBS)
  Authorities suspect two men were involved in the break-in. They pried open the front door to get inside.(credit: CBS)
  Thieves also used a Jeep that was possibly stolen to smash into a gun store in Littleton on Tuesday night.
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• Investigation Into Fatal Oil Tank Battery Fire Continues

  26-05-2017 20:36
  
  MEAD, Colo. (CBS4) – Anadarko company officials haven’t widely released information yet about a deadly explosion at one of their oil tank battery locations.
  The fire and explosion on Thursday afternoon killed one man.
  The Associated Press is reporting the oil and gas company told it the facility, which is located near Mead in Weld County, was not in operation.
  (credit: Mountain View Fire)
  Investigators say a group of workers were performing maintenance on the oil tank battery when th
  
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• Evacuations Ordered In Northeastern Colorado After Gas Well Leak

  26-05-2017 20:01
  
  LOGAN COUNTY, Colo. (AP) — Workers are trying to shut down a leak of natural gas from an underground storage facility in Northeastern Colorado.
  The leak occurred Thursday afternoon in a well that injects and withdraws gas from the facility. It is owned by East Cheyenne Gas Storage. Logan County called all residents who live within two miles of the well and urged them to evacuate.
  The company says contractors have arrived on the scene to try to shut down the leak. It promises to reimburse r
  
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• 2 Who Allegedly Vandalized Rock Wall Seen In Newly Released Photos

  26-05-2017 19:02
  
  JEFFERSON COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4) – Authorities in Jefferson County are searching for two people who are seen in photos possibly defacing a rock wall in a public park.
  The photos were taken on Sunday afternoon at 2 p.m. at Deer Creek Canyon Rocks on the Plymouth Creek Trail in the foothills. The Jefferson County Sheriff’s posted the pictures on Twitter Friday in hopes of identifying the people.
  (credit: Jefferson County)
  (credit: Jefferson County)
  In the photos, a woman is holding what
  
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• Keidel: Bryce Harper And Baseball’s New Salary Narrative

  26-05-2017 18:50
  
  By Jason Keidel
  In early 2002, the time framed in the film Moneyball, Billy Beane was toiling over his team and his payroll, wincing at his shrinking roster for the new season.
  He pleaded with his owner for a few more bucks — to which the boss scoffed and rejected with some measure of indignity. So Beane told his staff they would surely lose Johnny Damon and Jason Giambi, two pillars of the lineup that made the Oakland A’s a contender.
  Beane limped into every offseason like that &mda
  
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• Hickenlooper Signs $26.8 Billion Budget Into Law

  26-05-2017 18:33
  
  DENVER (AP) — Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper has signed into law a $26.8 billion state budget for the fiscal year that begins July 1.
  Gov. John Hickenlooper on Friday (credit: CBS)
  Hickenlooper on Friday praised the efforts of a Legislature that is split along party lines to eliminate a projected $700 million deficit and deliver a balanced budget that is required by law.
  He did not veto any provisions of the budget, which slightly raises K-12 education spending and allocates marijuana rev
  
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• Memorial Day Recipe Guide

  26-05-2017 18:03
  
  Photo Courtesy of Lee KnoeppelThis Memorial Day spend time with your friends and family while whipping up these simple recipes that would make any patriot proud. Chef Lee Knoeppel of New York City’s Barcade shares some of his favorite ways to incorporate burgers, bacon and beer cheese into your holiday menu.
  Juicy Lucy With Caramelized Onions And Special Sauce
  Prep Time: 40 min (30 min inactive)Cook Time: 10 minTotal Time: 50 minServes 6-8 people
  Who doesn’t want to be eat delicious
  
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• The cost of a DUI in Colorado

  26-05-2017 17:43
  
  ‘No DUI Colorado’ says the consequences of a DUI will take up as much time as having another full-time job        
  
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• A ski town with year-round fun

  26-05-2017 17:38
  
  Beaver Creek, the resort community located about 2 hours west (120 miles) of Denver, has a worldwide reputation for some of the best skiing Colorado has to offer.       
  
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• Vietnam War-era vet gets diploma

  26-05-2017 17:30
  
  David Shuker took a seat on the senior bench inside Abraham Lincoln High School and opened the yearbook from 1964.       
  
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• Hemp in food for horses and chickens?

  26-05-2017 17:23
  
  Cannabis: It’s not just for medicinal or recreational purposes.       
  
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• LaMar's takes a flier on aerial doughnut

  26-05-2017 17:08
  
  Keep looking to the skies, LaMar’s Donuts fans.       
  
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• Tax preparer gets 21 months in prison

  26-05-2017 17:07
  
  A Lakewood tax return preparer was sentenced to 21 months in jail for preparing and filing false federal income tax returns.       
  
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• Robotic security guard company in CO

  26-05-2017 17:05
  
  A Lakewood company that makes robotic security guards said it's launching a private offering to raise funds.       
  
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• Expect crowded Memorial Day roads

  26-05-2017 17:04
  
  Colorado roads will see more traffic this upcoming Memorial Day weekend.       
  
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• Well emitting natural gas prompts evacua

  26-05-2017 16:50
  
  Evacuations are underway for several homes in Logan County after a well started emitting natural gas into the atmosphere Thursday afternoon.       
  
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• Deputies investigate gun store burglary

  26-05-2017 16:14
  
  Jefferson County deputies are searching for two men they say are armed with weapons stolen from a gun store early Friday morning.       
  
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• Race For Colorado Attorney General Heats Up

  26-05-2017 16:01
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – The top assistant prosecutor in the Jefferson County District Attorney’s office has announced his candidacy in the race for Colorado attorney general.
  Michael Dougherty (credit: CBS)
  Michael Dougherty is joining state Rep. Joe Salazar and former University of Colorado Law School Dean Phil Weiser in the Democratic primary.
  Phil Weiser (credit: CBS)
  Rep. Joe Salazar (credit CBS)
  Dougherty ran the criminal justice section and DNA review project for the DA’s office.
  
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• Latest Forecast: Severe Weather Possible Friday, Rain Likely Saturday

  26-05-2017 15:55
  
  By Ashton Altieri
  DENVER (CBS4) – The Memorial Day weekend will start with rough weather in some areas. Denver and the entire urban corridor as well as the Eastern Plains have a chance for severe thunderstorms Friday afternoon and evening. The primary concern is large hail which could be up to the size of golf balls.
  An elk peers up at some fog on Lookout Mountain in Golden on Friday morning. (credit: CBS)
  Generally speaking we’re most concerned about areas just east and southeast of
  
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• Uber Driver’s Car Falls Into Sinkhole

  26-05-2017 15:06
  DENVER (CBS4) – Crews are working on fixing a big sinkhole that opened in a Denver street after an Uber driver plunged right into it early Friday morning.(credit: CBS)
  It started as a broken water main at 13th and Tennyson Street. The driver told CBS4 he was dropping someone off in the area and couldn’t see the hole.
  “I had no clue it was there at all,” he said. “It was just kind of a shocker for me, it was an unexplainable, just a crazy night tonight.”
  (credi
  
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• Thomas Eager To Play Big Role In Receiver-Friendly Offense

  26-05-2017 14:48
  ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) – Wide receiver Demaryius Thomas has a little extra spring in his step in these offseason workouts.
  That’s what a healthy hip will do. Same with having back his old offensive coordinator, Mike McCoy, who will feature a more uptempo, receiver-friendly style in his second go-around with the Denver Broncos.
  Thomas definitely likes the sound of that. He’s also playing a role in bringing rookie receivers Carlos Henderson and Isaiah McKenzie up to speed. At the
  
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• Story Homers, But Rockies Lose To Phillies, 2-1

  26-05-2017 07:35
  
  After three days of watching the Rockies' offense jump out to big leads and cruise to easy victories, the Phillies knew they needed a strong day from the pitching staff to give themselves a chance in the series finale.
  
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• Pat Bowlen Field Gives Boys & Girls Clubs A Place To Play

  26-05-2017 07:24
  COMMERCE CITY, Colo. (CBS4)– The children at the Boys and Girls Clubs of Metro Denver have a new place to play this summer. The Pat Bowlen Field opened in Commerce City.The new athletics field was dedicated on Thursday to Denver Broncos owner Pat Bowlen. He is a major supporter of the organization. (credit: CBS)
  Bowlen’s wife, Annabel and their daughters were at the ceremony. (credit: CBS)
  The field is located near the Suncor Boys & Girls Club at 62nd and Holly.
  The 10,000 square
  
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• 2 Trade Shows Merge, Big Win For Denver

  26-05-2017 06:35
  
  By Jeff Todd
  DENVER (CBS4)– Many Colorado companies specializing in outdoor recreation are excited that Denver could become the home of the industry’s most important trade shows and with it a significant boost to the economy.
  Late Wednesday it was announced Emerald Expositions, which operates the massive Outdoor Retailer show is buying Snowsports Industries America, which operated its own trade show. The consolidation is being praised throughout the industry.
  SIA Snow Show at the at
  
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• #OneEarOut: Campaign’s Message Of Safety Born From Tragedy, Love

  26-05-2017 06:02
  By Stan Bush
  WESTMINSTER, Colo. (CBS4)– Reporters working a sleepy weekend shift in mid-August knew the story would be tragic. A woman in Westminster, hit by a train. They could not know at the time was how close it would hit home.
  It was Aug. 13, 2016 when 20-year-old Amanda Kirchner was hit and killed by a freight train while walking to her job at Target. Police reports indicated that Kirchner, who was taking a shortcut along the tracks, was wearing noise-cancelling headphones and never
  
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• Investigation: Gas Flow Line May Have Been Cut During Sewer Work

  26-05-2017 05:50
  
  By Rick SallingerFIRESTONE, Colo. (CBS4)– A preliminary investigation has revealed that a gas flow line may have been cut during a sewer installation that later led to a home explosion in Firestone last month that killed two people.The Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission emphasized the finding is not final involving the April 17 blast.(credit: CBS)
  The new information comes after homeowners in the neighborhood attended a meeting the night before during which an official from Anada
  
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• Highest Number Of Travelers Hit Roads Since Memorial Day 2005

  26-05-2017 05:40
  By Matt KroschelDENVER (CBS4)– More people will road trip through the Centennial State this holiday weekend then they have in a decade.
  AAA Colorado reports this weekend, the unofficial kickoff to Summer, will see a more than three percent uptick over last year. Of all those hitting the roads, 88 percent are taking a road trip. (credit: CBS)
  Peak travel is expected Saturday morning, but traffic was already building along the Interstate 70 corridor Thursday evening as high country campers s
  
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• Inhalable Insulin Gives Diabetics Options

  26-05-2017 05:20
  
  By Libby Smith
  GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo. (CBS4)– For years, people living with diabetes have relied on insulin injections to control their blood sugar. Now an inhalable insulin is trying to gain traction in the market.
  Afrezza has been on the market for a couple of years now. It’s a powder form of insulin that’s delivered into the body through an inhaler and absorbed through the lungs.
  “It’s just as efficient as injecting it under the skin, and actually probably a li
  
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• 1 Dead, 3 Injured In Oil Tank Battery Fire

  26-05-2017 04:55
  FIRESTONE, Colo. (CBS4)– Thick, black smoke billowed from an oil tank in Weld County on Thursday afternoon. When investigators arrived, they discovered the body of a maintenance worker, who was pronounced dead on scene.
  Another worker was seriously burned and two others have moderate injuries. No homes were damaged, and there were no evacuation orders issued.
  (credit: CBS)
  Crews arrived to find an Anadarko oil tank battery engulfed in flames. The fire was quickly put out. Anadarko sent inv
  
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• Western Exhibit Celebrates Both Art And Film

  26-05-2017 04:51
  DENVER (CBS4)– The newest exhibit at the Denver Art Museum celebrates the Western in both art and film.
  The exhibit showcases iconic paintings of the American West and also film memorabilia that includes the motorcycle that Peter Fonda rode in “Easy Rider.”(credit: CBS)
  The exhibit also has plenty of clips from popular westerns.There’s even a place where visitors can be part of the famous shoot-out scene from Clint Eastwood’s “The Good, The Bad and The Ugly.&r
  
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• More Heavy Weather Possible to End the Week

  26-05-2017 04:12
  
  By Ed Greene
  DENVER (CBS4) – A cold front that pushed through the state on Thursday only dropped the Denver high temperature by 5 degrees over Wednesday’s 84: we reached 79 officially at the airport and 78 downtown. But it did spawn some heavy storms well out on the eastern plains. Hail, gusty winds, plenty of rain and lightning as well as a few tornadoes were all the result of the storm activity.
  For Friday, more severe storms are possible – but again the heaviest should be fo
  
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