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• Mesa Verde ‘Seeing More And More’ Cases Of ‘Intentional Damage’

  22-07-2017 23:26
  MESA VERDE NATIONAL PARK, Colo. (CBS4) – Like other places as of late in Colorado, Mesa Verde National Park is “seeing a growing number of instances of intentional damage.”
  The park posted several examples to Facebook Friday, showing how people have rubbed their names into sandstone, dug up an archaeological site, and even painted some rocks for an apparent scavenger hunt.When one user replied, asking “what is wrong with that,” the park said that “the National
  
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• Colorado Father Arrested, Charged With Son’s Murder

  22-07-2017 21:40
  DURANGO, Colo. (CBS4) – The La Plata County Sheriff’s Office confirmed Saturday that Mark Redwine, the father of Dylan Redwine, was arrested earlier Saturday and charged with his son’s murder.
  The arrest comes after a grand jury in Durango issued an indictment for probable cause against Mark Redwine.
  Mark Redwine ( credit – Facebook/La Plata County Sheriff’s Office via Bellingham, WA, PD)
  According to a news release from LPCSO, the Bellingham, Wash., Police Departme
  
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• Brush Fire Ignites On Ridge NW Of Loveland

  22-07-2017 21:13
  LOVELAND, Colo. (CBS4) – Fire crews northern Colorado are responding to a brush fire burning on a ridge northwest of Loveland.
  The Coyote Ridge Natural Area is now closed, according to a tweet from Fort Collins Police Services. The agency asks the public to avoid Taft Hill Road between Loveland and Fort Collins.
  The Spring Glade Fire as seen early Saturday afternoon from a boat on Horsetooth Reservoir. ( credit – Twitter/@RealCsquared)
  There is no acreage measurement at this time.
  Th
  
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• Injured Golden Eagle Recovering At Raptor Center

  22-07-2017 19:57
  PUEBLO, Colo. (AP) — A female golden eagle is recovering from a leg injury at a Colorado raptor center, and the center director hopes the bird can be returned to the wild soon.
  The Nature and Raptor Center of Pueblo says the bird was brought in Wednesday with a soft-tissue injury to her left foot. Raptor Center Director Diana Miller says Friday the eagle is feeling much better.
  Miller says the center treats six to 10 injured eagles a year.Colorado Parks and Wildlife spokesman Bil
  
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• Estranged Husband Shoots Man, Self, In Colorado Springs

  22-07-2017 19:04
  COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — Police in Colorado Springs say an estranged husband shot another man before turning the gun on himself.
  Officers arrived at the home at the 6000 block of Fossil Drive Friday to find the shooter dead and other man wounded in the torso. He was taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
  Police say the shooter’s wife was home at the time but wasn’t hurt.
  Neighbors tell the Colorado Springs Gazette the couple had two children and was getti
  
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• Hiking Trails In Peak 2 Fire Burn Reopening

  22-07-2017 18:48
  BRECKENRIDGE, Colo. (CBS4) – Recreations trails that were closed because of the Peak 2 Fire are reopening.
  The Red, White & Blue Fire Protection District says that “fire crews completed the contingency line and constructed extensive hazard tree mitigation on and around the Miners Creek trail.”About a half mile of the trail is in the Peak 2 Fire burn area.
  In addition, they say that Miners Creek Road and Gold Hill trail are also open again.
  The fire remains at 85 percent con
  
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• Hoffman Struggles, Pirates Beat Rockies 13-5

  22-07-2017 18:39
  DENVER (AP) — A rough first inning could have meant an early exit for Pittsburgh starter Trevor Williams. The rookie settled down, though, and rode his offense to his first win in more than a month.
  Williams pitched 6 2/3 strong innings, and the surging Pirates beat the Colorado Rockies 13-5 on Friday night.
  Pittsburgh has won a season-high six straight and 12 of 14 to move a game above .500 for the first time since starting the season 3-2.
  “When we play our best baseball we can comp
  
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• Broncos QBS, WRs wait on training camp

  22-07-2017 17:31
  In the end, there was no organized, off-campus, team passing session.       
  
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• Company Recalls Coffee With Viagra-Like Substance

  22-07-2017 17:10
  GRAND PRAIRIE, Texas (AP) — A Texas coffee company is recalling one of its roasts because it was making some men a bit too excited.
  Bestherbs Coffee LLC issued the voluntary recall for its New of Kopi Jantan Tradisional Natural Herbs Coffee after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration found it contains desmethyl carbodenafil, which is similar to sildenafil in the erectile dysfunction drug Viagra.
  Bestherbs, which is based in the Dallas suburb of Grand Prairie, sold the coffee nationwide fro
  
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• Cool Eclipse Spots In Path Of Totality Not Too Far From Denver

  22-07-2017 16:54
  By Raetta HoldmanHard-core skygazers have made plans for months, if not years, to see the total solar eclipse August 21 but even if you haven’t made plans, you can still see it in some cool spots not that far from Denver.
  We’ve put together this list of spots in the path of the total eclipse, all less than six hours driving time from Denver, to give a chance to see the full eclipse on a day trip.
  CarhengeAlliance, NETotality: 2 minutes, 30 seconds
  Even without an eclipse, Carhenge is
  
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• Latest Forecast: Slightly Cooler With Scattered Storms

  22-07-2017 16:36
  By Chris SpearsDENVER (CBS4) – It’ll be slightly cooler this weekend for most of Colorado thanks to a bit more cloud cover and some monsoonal moisture.
  Much like we’ve seen over the past few days there will be scattered showers and thunderstorms this afternoon.
  It looks like the highest chance will be for areas along and south of Interstate 70 and a few storms could be strong to severe on the eastern plains.As with all storms this time of year the main hazards will be frequent
  
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• No. 5 in Broncos camp countdown: Bolles

  22-07-2017 14:05
  KUSA—Enjoy the weekend, Denver Broncos.       
  
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• Vigil Held For Murdered Young Mother Of 2 Boys

  22-07-2017 06:28
  DENVER (CBS4) – People who knew and loved Lydia Coronado gathered in Huston Lake Park Friday night.
  Coronado, a young mother of two boys, was killed Sunday evening in the area of Kentucky Avenue and Alcott Street. Another man was critically injured.
  (credit: CBS)
  Police are looking for 18-year-old Jesus Juardo-Lugo in connection to the shootings.
  Coronado’s husband, Cesar Trejo, were among those who gathered Friday.
  “I couldn’t protect her,” he said. “I couldn
  
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• Major Weekend Road Closure For Bridge Installation

  22-07-2017 06:17
  By Dominic Garcia
  LONE Tree, Colo. (CBS4) – In Douglas County, a major weekend road closure will affect a busy shopping area.
  Lincoln Avenue will be closed between Park Meadows Drive and Yosemite Street for the installation of a pedestrian bridge.
  (credit: CBS)
  (credit: CBS)
  The City of Lone Tree hopes the end result reduces traffic and gives people a safe way to get across the street.
  Like the whole Denver Metro Area, Lone Tree is growing fast and the city say this project is crucial when
  
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• Canyons Of The Ancients’ Status ‘Great News For Colorado’

  22-07-2017 06:14
  By Stan Bush
  DENVER (CBS4) – Canyons of the Ancients’ national monument status is no longer under review, but conservationists are still seething over the review that targeted the area and 26 other national monuments.
  Before appearing at the Western Conservative Summit in Denver, Department of the Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke announced that Canyons of the Ancients National Monument was being removed from the list.
  (credit: CBS)
  (credit: CBS)
  “​​Canyons of the
  
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• Thieves Targeting Subarus Has Owner ‘Losing Sleep For 2 Weeks’

  22-07-2017 06:11
  By Jeff Todd
  DENVER (CBS4) – One Subaru owner says she won’t sleep with her window closed, so she can keep an ear on her prized possession.
  “I love the all-wheel drive system on them. They can go anywhere and I have no problem in the snow, I love it,” Jeanine said about her Subaru wagon.
  (credit: CBS)
  But she knows thefts of Subarus is dramatically rising in Colorado.
  “Been losing sleep for like two weeks now because worried about my car.”
  Jeanine is part
  
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• Severe Weather Delays Create Huge Lines At DIA

  22-07-2017 05:56
  DENVER (CBS4) – Severe weather caused big problems for many passengers at Denver International Airport.
  Daniel Feely sent photos to CBS4 showing the long lines of passengers trying to re-book flights with United Airlines.
  (credit: Daniel Feely)
  (credit: Daniel Feely)
  Flights were either delayed or canceled as a result of storms that moved through the area.
  Earlier in the evening, during the storms, lightning blew a chunk out of the airport’s tarmac.
  The FAA recently opened up arrivin
  
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• Councilman Proposes Hunting Deer In City Limits

  22-07-2017 04:09
  COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (CBS4) – A city councilman is proposing hunting within the city limits to help control the deer population.
  Colorado Springs City Councilman Dan Knight says one option is hiring trained marksman to control the deer populations, but that might be too expensive.
  (credit: CBS)
  A more cost-effective solution could be allowing citizens to hunt the deer.
  Knight says it would probably be limited to archery from an elevated stand, would only be allowed for a few months out
  
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• Case Involving Taylor Swift & DJ To Go To Trial

  22-07-2017 03:34
  By Rick Sallinger
  DENVER (CBS4) – “It looks like we are going to have a trial.”
  Those were the words of Federal Judge William Martinez after asking each side if a settlement is likely in the civil case of David Mueller vs. Taylor Swift.
  The comment came at a pre-trail conference in open court.
  Swift is a top star in the world of country and pop music.
  (Steve Exum/Getty Images)
  Before a concert at the Pepsi Center in June of 2013, then-KYGO disc jockey David Mueller, who went by
  
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• Lightning Blows A Chunk Out Of DIA’s Tarmac

  22-07-2017 03:18
  DENVER (CBS4) – Lightning hit Denver International Airport’s tarmac Friday night.
  The airport tweeted out two photos of the damage.We know delays aren’t fun but we bring ramp workers inside during storms because of lightning strikes like this one #cowx Safety first! pic.twitter.com/SUxjW72lSp
  — Denver Int'l Airport (@DENAirport) July 21, 2017
  In the tweet, they say “we know delays aren’t fun but we bring ramp workers inside during storms because of lightning s
  
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• Broncos Single Game Tickets Go On Sale Soon

  22-07-2017 03:12
  DENVER (CBS4) – Broncos single game tickets for the upcoming season will go on sale next week.
  The tickets will be available through Ticketmaster at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, July 26.
  About 2,000 half-price tickets per game will also go on sale then.
  (credit: CBS)
  Since the Broncos have sold out 365 consecutive games, dating back to 1970, getting tickets won’t be easy.
  Oftentimes tickets can sell out in minutes.
  
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• City Upholds Pot Shop Buffer Requirements

  22-07-2017 03:05
  DURANGO, Colo. (CBS4) – City officials are working to keep marijuana shops away from schools in southwestern Colorado.
  The city council voted to uphold its buffers, which requires marijuana business to be at least 250 feet away from parks with playgrounds.
  (credit: CBS)
  (credit: CBS)
  They also have to be at least 1,000 feet from schools.
  Overnight treatment centers and overnight child care centers are also included in those limitations.
  
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• New ‘Tiny Homes’ Officially Open For Occupancy

  22-07-2017 02:58
  DENVER (CBS4) – Tiny homes in the River North neighborhood are now open for occupancy.
  After two months of building the units, some of Denver’s homeless will start to settle in to their new little houses in RiNo.
  (credit: CBS)
  Village residents also have access to an on-site communal bathhouse.
  The tiny village is allowed under a 6-month temporary zoning permit.
  (credit: CBS)
  (credit: CBS)
  It’s at 38th Avenue and Walnut Street, but could relocate after the initial trial period
  
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• Broncos hire steve Atwater for dual role

  22-07-2017 02:56
  As he returns to the team, the Broncos will primarily want Atwater’s smile -- although there will be times for pointed remarks.       
  
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• Some Feel Snubbed Trump Not At Conservative Summit

  22-07-2017 02:33
  By Shaun Boyd
  DENVER (CBS4) – The largest gathering of conservatives outside of Washington, D.C. is in Denver this weekend.
  The Western Conservative Summit is hosted by Colorado Christian University’s Centennial Institute, and features some of the nation’s leading Republicans, including Colorado’s Senator Cory Gardner.
  (credit: CBS)
  Protesters greeted Gardner outside the Convention Center, but he will also face heat inside.
  “Cory is going to walk on the stage tonigh
  
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• Charlie Blackmon Kid Meets The Real Deal

  22-07-2017 02:07
  DENVER (CBS4) – The little boy in the viral video who screamed for Rockies center fielder Charlie Blackmon got to meet the real deal Friday night.
  Whenever Blackmon would to the plate, 2-year-old Tommy Carlson would get excited.
  Really excited.
  And a video showing just how excited he’d get went viral.
  Tommy Carlson (credit: CBS)
  “It’s Charlie Blackmon! Yay! He’s here! Charlie Blackmon!” Carlson yelled from his high chair.
  With the Rockies retweeting it, the cl
  
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• Latest Forecast: Break From The Heat This Weekend

  22-07-2017 01:42
  By Lauren Whitney
  DENVER (CBS4) – Heavy rain in possible with storms rolling through Colorado on Friday. Some of the storms could potentially turn severe on the eastern plains. Here in Denver, we may get some heavier rain and lightning.
  Flooding is a major concern with the heavier rainfall, especially on the Western Slope and high country. Flash Flood Watches are in place because heavy rain could cause flooding.
  Before the rain, skies were sunny and we once again had a hot day. Temperature
  
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• Break From The Heat This Weekend

  22-07-2017 01:42
  By Lauren Whitney
  DENVER (CBS4) – Heavy rain in possible with storms rolling through Colorado on Friday. Some of the storms could potentially turn severe on the eastern plains. Here in Denver, we may get some heavier rain and lightning.
  Flooding is a major concern with the heavier rainfall, especially on the Western Slope and high country. Flash Flood Watches are in place because heavy rain could cause flooding.
  Before the rain, skies were sunny and we once again had a hot day. Temperature
  
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• CBS4 Sports Poll: Should “The Wave” be banned at Coors Field?

  22-07-2017 00:27
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