• Flying Ace Sully Makes Case Against Privatization

    WASHINGTON (AP) — Who are you going to trust when it comes to what’s best for the flying public? Members of Congress or the hero of the Miracle on the Hudson, retired Capt. Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger?
    Proponents of privatizing air traffic control, a top priority of President Donald Trump, face fierce resistance from some Republicans, many Democrats and various advocacy groups who have a forceful voice: Sullenberger, the pilot who managed to land an airliner in the Hudso
  • Police: Man Arrested In Murder Was Defending Himself

    LONGMONT, Colo. (CBS4) – The Weld County District Attorney will not file charges against a man who shot and killed another man outside a Walmart store in Longmont.
    Officers arrested Joseph Anderson, 34, with the intent to recommend charges of second-degree murder in the death of Keith Williams. Joseph Anderson (credit: Longmont Police)
    Williams was shot and killed in a Walmart parking lot near County Line and Ken Pratt early July 23.
    Anderson was released after investigators determined he
  • Photo Of Family Wearing Helmets In Solidarity With Baby Goes Viral

    SAN ANTONIO, Texas (CBS4) – A photo of a family wearing helmets in support of their baby has gone viral.
    When Shayna Gutierrez told her 3-year-old daughter Camilla, after returning from a doctor’s appointment, that her brother had had plagiocephaly, the little girl hurried to her room, dug out a pink and yellow bicycle helmet, and returned to her mother.
    “Where’s yours?” asked Camilla, while fastening the strap, according to CBS News.
    (credit: Shayna Gutierrez)
    Plag
  • Mountain Residents Finally Get Primary Care Physician

    By Matt KroschelIDAHO SPRINGS, Colo. (CBS4)– For five years, people living in Clear Creek County did not have access to a primary care physician in the entire county. Now that dry spell is over.
    Centura Health cut the ribbon on a brand new medical office in Idaho Springs on Tuesday. The Jacob House, a century-old, single-story brick building, is now home to the medical office. The new medical office in Clear Creek County (credit: CBS)
    It took years of planning to accomplish the goal of add
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  • These 17 celebrities are Broncos fans

    Actress Jessica Biel grew up in Boulder and she tweeted “Yeah Broncos!!!! It’s our year!!!!” back in 2014. Denver didn’t win it all that season, but they did defeat the Panthers in Super Bowl 50 one year later.8. Kate Hudson       
  • Peter Kostis On WGC-Bridgestone: ‘Hard Event To Win With Such A Strong Field’

    By Dave Shedloski
    The annual PGA TOUR slugfest is on tap this week at Firestone Country Club’s big-boy layout, the South Course, when the $9.5 million World Golf Championships-Bridgestone Invitational returns with its usual stellar cast of characters.
    A field of 76 players, 15 more than last year, descends on Akron, Ohio, which has hosted a professional golf event every year since 1954 with the Rubber City Open. World No. 1, Dustin Johnson, and major winners Sergio Garcia, Brooks Koepka an
  • Transgender Man Gives Birth To A Son

    PORTLAND, Ore. (CBS4) – A transgender man gave birth to a boy with his partner of seven years.
    According to CNN, Biff Caplow and Trystan Reese, a transgender man, gave birth to Leo Murray Chaplow on July 14.
    Leo is the couple’s first biological child, but not the first they’re parenting.
    The couple of seven years adopted Chaplow’s niece and nephew in 2011.
    Both Leo and Trystan received a clean bill of health days after the birth, according to a Facebook post, and happily
  • Coffman Holding Town Hall After GOP Failures On Health Care

    BRIGHTON, Colo. (AP) — It’s Round Two for Colorado Rep. Mike Coffman, who, unlike many congressional Republicans, is engaging once again with anxious voters in his suburban Denver district.
    Coffman, who hosted a contentious April town hall, holds another late Tuesday at a high school in the northern suburb of Brighton. The event comes after the GOP-led Congress failed to act on President Barack Obama’s Affordable Care Act.
    And it comes as his Colorado GOP colleague, Rep. Ken Bu
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  • Zoo Names New Baby Giraffe For Baseball Slugger

    FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — A weeks-old giraffe at the Fort Worth Zoo has been named Beltre (BEL’-tray) in honor of Texas Rangers slugger Adrian Beltre and his 3,000th career hit.
    Zoo officials announced the name and tweeted congratulations to Beltre for his “major milestone” on Sunday, in a 10-6 loss to Baltimore.Zoo spokeswoman Avery Elander on Monday said the reticulated male giraffe was born June 8 and weighed 185 pounds (84 kilograms).
    Elander says t
  • Teen Girl Gets Hammer Stuck In Mouth On A Dare

    NEW ORLEANS (CBS4) – A 14-year-old girl managed to fit an entire hammer in her mouth.
    The only problem, she couldn’t get it out.
    Kaley tweeted a photo of the incident, asking, “how do u tell ur mom that u got a hammer stuck in ur mouth.”how do u tell ur mom that u got a hammer stuck in ur mouth pic.twitter.com/JzPmehLfP0
    — kaleyMARK DAY (@guillctine) July 26, 2017
    Fair question, especially if you can’t talk because you have a hammer in your mouth.
    Why’d
  • Bronco great Ryan Clady retires

    Clady thanked family, friends, teammates and coaches but mentioned just one person by name: Pat Bowlen, the Broncos’ owner, “for bringing me into the NFL.’’       
  • Second Mother Warns Against Letting Anyone Kiss Your Baby After Her Son Gets Herpes

    CBS Local — An Iowa mother is sharing upsetting photos of her 1-year-old son covered in red sores after he tested positive for the herpes virus.
    Samantha Rogers, of Des Moines, said her baby Juliano developed the sores in and around his mouth, and tested positive for the herpes simplex type 1 virus after three hospital stays and multiple visits.
    Although the HSV-1 virus, which is known to cause cold sores, is typically harmless in adults, it is considered extremely dangerous for newborns d
  • Trio Of Baby Bears Crash Mountain Party

    BEAVER CREEK, Colo. (CBS4) – Three uninvited guests dropped in on a dinner party in Eagle County.
    A trio of baby bears happened by on musicians with country band Austin’s Rose, who sent a clip of their encounter to CBS4’s Britt Moreno.
    (credit: Austin’s Rose)
    The bears are likely to be quite a bit larger than seen in the video now, though.
    Austin’s Rose says that the meeting with the bears happened last month.
  • Latest Forecast: Summer Weather Wednesday; Quick Touch of Fall for Thursday

    By Ed Greene
    DENVER (CBS4) – Tuesday’s high reached 88 degrees at the airport – thenormal high for this date in Denver is 90 degrees – and we’ll be back there again tomorrow.Scattered showers or storms will be in the forecast for Wednesday, as well.Thursday will see a cool shot of air from the north invade the state and push Denver’s high down into the lower 70s!Look for a good chance for showers and storms with that cooler air as well.But it will be just a on
  • GameStop Is Staying Open On Thanksgiving For First Time In Three Years

    CBS Local– As Black Friday continues to infringe more on Thanksgiving by the year, GameStop has confirmed reports that they are going to be open on the holiday. This will mark the first time in three years that GameStop will operate business on Thanksgiving.
    The company had previously made a big deal of staying closed on Thanksgiving “out of respect” for its employees and their families. GameStop says store associates and guests have clamored for their stores to be open on
  • Driver Flees After Hitting Man In Grocery Store Parking Lot

    WHEAT RIDGE, Colo. (CBS4) – A man was injured in a hit and run in a Safeway parking lot.
    It happened Monday at around 3:15 p.m. near 39th Avenue and Wadsworth Boulevard.
    (credit: CBS)
    Police say a light-colored SUV was going fast in the lot when it hit the man.
    The extent of his injuries are not known at this time.
  • Study Group That Was Paid To Exercise Still Struggled To Go To Gym

    CBS Local — Getting paid to exercise did little to encourage people who just joined a gym — and expected to visit regularly — to stick to their commitment, according to a new study from Case Western Reserve University.
    Participants in the study were promised one of three rewards for visiting the gym nine total times throughout six weeks: a $30 Amazon gift card, a prize item — such as a blender, of equivalent value — or a $60 Amazon gift card. A control group receive
  • Texas Calf Looks Like Rocker Gene Simmons

    KERRVILLE, Texas (AP) — A newborn calf in Texas has strikingly similar black-and-white facial markings to KISS frontman Gene Simmons, and the rock star likes their shared look.
    Simmons’ onstage persona includes face paint, black leather clothing and wild hair. He tweeted his admiration for the calf named Genie, saying, “This is real, folks!!!”This is real, folks!!! Calf called Genie is born on Texas ranch and looks EXACTLY like Kiss rocker Gene Simmons https://t
  • 2017 Big 12 Football Preview

    Ryan Mayer
    College football season is almost here. As you prepare to root for your favorite team on Saturday, we’ll bring you previews of each conference, separating the teams into a couple categories: contenders, bowl teams, and rebuilding. The tiers are fairly self-explanatory. Contenders means these teams will push for the division/conference title. Bowl bidders are expected to be in the conversation for a bowl bid. Rebuilding teams are in the process of attempting to get into cont
  • New Law Tracking Drugged Driving Takes Effect Next Week

    DENVER (CBS4) – A new law takes effect next week aimed at clarifying how many drivers are arrested for drugged-impaired driving.
    Currently every drugged driving arrest is lumped into the same category.
    (credit: CBS)
    “We need to do a better job of understanding what it is in Colorado that’s creating these traffic fatalities,” said State Representative Jonathan Singer. “Is it DUI because of alcohol? Is it DUI because of marijuana, meth, prescription pain killers?&rdqu
  • Google To Invest $50 Million To Prepare Job Seekers For The ‘Future Of Work’

    CBS Local — Google will invest $50 million “for the changing nature of work,” starting with investments in the U.S. and Europe to train job seekers and improve working conditions for others, the company announced last week.
    The move was announced by Google.org, the organization’s philanthropic arm. The commitment involves studying the economic consequences that were precipitated largely by Google’s parent company, Alphabet.
    “[We] recognize that the way we work
  • Having A Purpose In Life Leads To Better Sleep, Study Finds

    CBS Local — There is endless amounts of money spent on sleep aids, mattresses, pillows and blankets with the goal of improving quality of sleep. But, according to a new study, the best way to get a good night’s sleep is having a purpose in life.
    Researchers from Northwestern University surveyed more than 800 people about their life’s purpose and their quality of sleep. They found that those who self-reported having a purpose in life were 63 percent less likely to have slee
  • ‘Tabasco’ Man Wanted In 2 Bank Robberies

    AURORA, Colo. (CBS4) – Police are looking for a man in relation to two bank robberies.
    The brightly-dressed suspect, who was wearing a hot pink Tabasco t-shirt, robbed a Chase Bank in Aurora on Friday.
    (credit: FBI)
    (credit: FBI)
    Now the FBI thinks the same man robbed a different Chase Bank back in February.
    Both times the man passed the teller a note demanding money.
    (credit: FBI)
    Anyone with info is asked to call the Task Force at 303-310-6810, or Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at 720-913-7
  • Colorado Hunting Ranch Suing Oil Company Over Pipeline Leak

    GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (AP) — The owner of a Colorado big-game hunting ranch has sued an oil and gas company over a pipeline leak that the suit says contaminated the property and killed its planned $5 million sale.
    The Daily Sentinel reported Monday the lawyers for Bishop Ranch LLC filed the suit against Encana July 18 in Rio Blanco County, where the ranch is located. The leak was discovered in June 2016.
    The suit says condensate and/or produced water “impacted and contaminated the sp
  • Women Handle Being Primary Breadwinners Better Than Men, Study Finds

    CBS Local– Being the main breadwinner for a family is daunting for many, but according to a new study, men are worse off health wise mentally and physically when they are the main source of income in their home.
    Researchers studied the effect of household income dynamics on health and happiness, and sifted through 15 years of data on heterosexual married couples between 18 and 32 years old. They found that men had worse psychological and health scores when they contributed more than t
  • Man Dies After Slipping Into Platte River Overnight

    DENVER (CBS4) – A man died after slipping into the South Platte River overnight.
    The man’s friend went in after him, and had to be rescued by Denver firefighters.
    (credit: CBS)
    (credit: CBS)
    They took him to the hospital after finding him down river, crying for help in a secured and fenced area near 31st Street and Arkins Court.
    The Denver Fire Department started searching for the men around 11:30 p.m. Monday, scouring Confluence Park from 15th Street and Little Raven Street all the
  • July Was The Deadliest Month For Hot-Car Deaths In Nearly A Decade

    CBS Local — Eleven children died from heatstroke in overheated cars in July, making it the deadliest month for child hot-car deaths in almost a decade.
    July is normally the deadliest month for children in hot cars, and the highest death toll was 16 in 1999, meterologist Jan Null of Golden Gate Weather Services told USA Today.
    The July death toll last reached 11 in 2008.
    About 37 children die while trapped in overheated vehicles every year in the U.S., and at least 729 have died in hot-car
  • Facebook Shuts Down AI Robots After They Invent Their Own Language

    CBS Local — Facebook has shut down a pair of artificial intelligence robots after they invented their own language.
    Earlier this year, the research team at Facebook Artificial Intelligence Research built a “chatbot” that was supposed to learn how to negotiate by observing and imitating human trading and bartering practices.
    But when the researchers pit two of the AI programs, nicknamed Alice and Bob, against each other to trade, the bots began to engage in their own f
  • Bud Black: Rockies Gaining ‘A Different Focus’

    By Michael Spencer
    Rockies manager Bud Black joined CBS4 Sports anchor Michael Spencer at the ViewHouse Centennial Monday for Xfinity Monday Live.
    CENTENNIAL, Colo. (CBS4) – The Rockies are coming off a series win over the Washington Nationals and have a 60-46 record. They reached 60 wins on July 30, which is the earliest the franchise has ever reached the 60 win mark.
    “When we came to the park on Saturday, there was a different focus,” Black said of his Rockies club as they en
  • Crazy July Rainfall Extremes Separated By Only 63 Air Miles

    By Chris SpearsDENVER (CBS4) – It’s all about location when it comes to summertime thunderstorms in Colorado. Their scattered nature can leave some areas soaked while others not far away stay parched.
    A series of afternoon thunderstorms dropped 6.23 inches of rain at the Colorado Springs airport last month. Measurable rain fell on 19 out of 31 days. 2017 is now the third wettest July for that climate record.It was a much different story just 63 air miles to the north at Denver Intern
  • Added Toughness On Broncos’ Offense Shows Up In Scuffle

    ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Linebacker Zaire Anderson popped Stevan Ridley and the Denver Broncos’ fortified offensive line wasn’t having any of it.
    Still seething from the big hit absorbed by Emmanuel Sanders a day earlier, the big men sprinted to the sideline Monday and the first scuffle of training camp was underway.
    The tough talk persisted after the players were separated.
    With nobody injured in the fracas, general manager John Elway and coach Vance Joseph could smile at the s
  • Man Convicted For Shooting Teens Trying To Steal His Pot

    DENVER (CBS4) – A jury convicted a man for shooting two teenagers who were allegedly trying to steal his marijuana plants.
    Keith Hammock was found guilty of second degree murder, attempted murder, assault, and illegally growing marijuana.
    Keith Hammock (credit: Denver DA)
    Last fall, two teens jumped the fence in Hammock’s backyard in the area of 28th Avenue and High Street.
    They were apparently trying to steal his marijuana plants.
    Hammock shot at them from a second-floor window.
    (cr
  • Ready To Play: Steelers QB Josh Dobbs Discusses How He Masters The Playbook

    It’s a long and tough road to get to the NFL for most players, but it might be an even more difficult task to get yourself mentally and physically “Ready To Play” in the NFL week in and week out. As we work our way towards the start of the NFL season, we’re speaking with a different NFL player each week and getting a first-hand account from them on how they get themselves ready for all of the rigors that come with competing at the NFL level. Here’s Pittsbu
  • How To Make Your Very Own Harry Potter-Inspired Butter Beer

    Photo Courtesy of Simon & Schuster
    Dinah Bucholz is the author of The Unofficial Harry Potter Cookbook from our sister company Simon & Schuster. She lives in Philadelphia.
    Butterbeer is one of the most popular drinks in the wizarding world, and when Harry has his first butterbeer during a sneak visit to Hogsmeade, he finds it to be the most delicious drink he has ever tasted (see Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Chapter 10). But what is this most warming and comforting of drink
  • Latest Forecast: Next 48 Hours Takes Us From Summer To Fall

    By Chris SpearsDENVER (CBS4) – The normal high for this date in Denver is 90 degrees and we should be right around that by this afternoon.
    There will be a handful of stray showers and thunderstorms today but they will mostly be confined to the mountains of central and southern Colorado.
    Big changes will creep into the forecast starting tomorrow as a cold front moves into the state. It will bring much cooler temperatures and a better chance for showers and thunderstorms.
    In fact by Thursday
  • The Lumineers Ticket Giveaway!

    Enter to win a pair of tickets to see The Lumineers with Andrew Bird and The Cave Singers at Fiddler's Green Amphitheatre on August 25th, 26th or 27th! Plus, one grand prize winner will win VIP Lounge passes.
  • Best Last-Minute Summer Activities For Families In Denver

    By Alaina Brandenburger
    As summer vacation winds down, many households are thinking about the upcoming school year. Summer may no longer be in full swing, but it is not over yet. You and your family still have time to pack in a few last minute activities to make memories and enjoy what is left of the break.
    (credit: denvertrolley.org)
    There are still plenty of activities and events available for people of all interests. Clear your busy weekend schedule and hit up some of these attractions and ev
  • Rookie Spotlight: T.J. Watt Tackles High Expectations With Steel Curtain Defense

    By Curt Macysyn
    Name: T.J Watt
    Height: 6’4″
    Weight: 252 lbs.
    Position: Outside Linebacker
    School: Wisconsin
    Draft Pick: 30th overall in First Round
    Even the most ardent detractor has to concede that the Pittsburgh Steelers are doing something right. What other NFL team can boast that they have had only three head coaches over the past 48 seasons?
    Mike Tomlin, Bill Cowher and Chuck Noll have won Lombardi Trophies in the Steel City, which is certainly a testament to their coa
  • Police Make Arrest After 7 Intentionally Set Fires

    By Stan Bush
    LONGMONT, Colo. (CBS4) – Longmont police have made an arrest in an arson investigation over the weekend where seven fires were set along the St. Vrain Greenway.
    Joshua Bolt (credit: Longmont Police)
    Police announced on Monday night that they arrested Joshua Bolt, 39, in the case.
    One of the first people to see one of the fires was Kali Miller. She ran outside the Left Hand Brewery where she works on Sunday night and called authorities when a customer said a fire was closing in
  • Plans For Large Denver Music Festival Get The Green Light

    By Jeff ToddDENVER (CBS4) – After an even split on public opinion, the Denver City Council approved a contract for a massive three-day music festival to be held at Overland Park Golf Course.
    Overland Park Golf Course (credit: CBS)
    The Council held a public hearing one week ago, then debated the issue among themselves for 90 minutes Monday before approving the plans with the concert promoter Superfly. The council voted 10 to three in favor of the festival.
    “There’s a lot of heal
  • Hundreds Shelter In Place In Shooting That Kills 2, Wounds 2 More

    COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (CBS4) – A tense situation shut down part of northeast Colorado Springs overnight.
    Two people are dead and two others wounded in a shooting.
    (credit: CBS)
    The shooter also fired at responding police, firefighters, and medical personnel.
    Calls came in at about 9:30 p.m. Monday for a shooting in the area around the 3800 block of Village Road South. That’s near North Academy Boulevard and North Carefree Circle.Lt Black responding to the 3800 block of Village Rd S
  • Colorado Springs Police Respond To Double Shooting

    COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (CBS4) – Colorado Springs Police are on scene of a shooting at North Academy Boulevard and Village Road South.
    Police spokesperson Lt. Howard Black confirmed that two people were hurt, but did not confirm the extent of injuries.Lt Black responding to the 3800 block of Village Rd South. Active scene, with two victims.
    — Springs Police (@CSPDPIO) August 1, 2017
    Police are calling it an “active scene,” but have not elaborated on whether or not a shoot
  • Massive Coal Mine Could Expand In Northwest Colorado

    By Matt Kroschel
    CRAIG, Colo. (CBS4) – Federal officials are collecting input on a plan to allow a coal mine in Northwestern Colorado to dig an additional 640 acres, CBS4 has learned.
    Energy company Peabody Energy wants the government’s approval to mine millions more tons of coal at the Twentymile Mine near the town of Hayden in Routt County.
    “This community has dealt with ups and downs, economics of the mining industry for a long time, and it’s very exciting to see Peabo
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  • Dodgers, Yankees Headline Big Moves At MLB Trade Deadline

    (AP) – Monday was Major League Baseball’s non-waiver trade deadline. Several teams used the opportunity to make big moves while preparing for a playoff push, and others sold to prepare for future seasons. Read a recap from AP Sports below.
    3:03 p.m.
    The Texas Rangers have traded star pitcher Yu Darvish to the NL West-leading Los Angeles Dodgers for three minor league players.
    The 30-year-old Darvish is a four-time All-Star who is 6-9 with a 4.01 ERA in 22 starts this season as he com
  • Bernie Sanders And Larry David Share Some ‘Identical DNA’

    BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — Henry Louis Gates Jr., the host of “Finding Your Roots” on PBS, says the show “couldn’t have scripted” the discovery that actor, comedian Larry David and Senator Bernie Sanders are related.
    An episode where the two learn they’re distant relatives will air on the show’s upcoming fourth season, premiering Oct. 3.
    David has impersonated Sanders on “Saturday Night Live.”
    (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images
  • City Of Englewood Tries To Shut Down Marijuana Club

    By Rick Sallinger
    ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (CBS4) – A marijuana club in Englewood says it will appeal a recent decision by a hearing examiner that upholds an order that the club was must shut down.
    (credit: CBS)
    The business originally opened two years ago as iBake. It is now called Studio420. And while the name has changed, the business remains the same — a club to consume marijuana.
    Marty Fuchs is one of the co-owners.
    “If anything we are a positive influence in the community where p
  • Mild Days Will Lead Into A Quick Cool-down

    By Ed Greene
    DENVER (CBS4) – The last day of July saw an official high of 86 degrees, 87 degrees downtown, with much drier air allowing for only isolated storms. For Tuesday we can expect more of the same: only isolated storms – with a high temperature back in the mid 80s. Wednesday’s high will be in the mid 80s but with an increase in clouds and storms as a cold front approaches.The result of the passage of that front will keep us only in the mid 70s on Thursday with a better
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