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• Foundation Pairs Girl, Goldendoodle Together To Help Manage Epilepsy

  10-09-2017 23:15
  By Joel Hillan
  DENVER (CBS4) – Twelve-year-old Rylynn Fendley has to manage her epilepsy day and night. For the first years of Rylynn’s life, her mother Veronica was left to do the managing and worrying alone.
  Rylynn Fendley, left, with Jessie and her mom (credit: CBS)
  “Your child is seizing,” Veronica explained. “You don’t know when and you don’t know how often, so that was difficult. You’re living off of little to no sleep. You’re living of
  
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• Thieves Break Into Medical Building, Steal Narcotics

  10-09-2017 23:14
  COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (CBS4) – A group of criminals in Colorado Springs now have as much as 20,000 worth of narcotics.
  (credit: CBS)
  Police say an unknown number of thieves broke into a medical building near Chapel Hills Drive and Research Parkway and took off with drugs including oxycontin and hydrocodone.
  A pharmacist believes they got in using a crowbar early Friday morning.
  (credit: CBS)
  Police are investigating if the break-in is linked to others at pharmacies and restaurants in the
  
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• Upcoming CherryArts Festival Will Feature Art From Colorado, Nationwide

  10-09-2017 21:58
  AURORA, Colo. (CBS4) – The Stanley Marketplace will host the CherryArts Festival on Sept. 15-17.
  The event is free and open to the public and will feature national artists as well as artists from the Denver Area.
  (credit: Alexander Montanez)
  There will be a national juried art show with nearly 100 exhibiting artists in 13 categories, including ceramics, metal works and photography. Approximately 40 of those artists are from Colorado.“We try to create an environment where patrons can
  
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• Hurricane Irma Latest: Utility Says It Will Take Weeks To Restore Power

  10-09-2017 21:33
  ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — The Latest on Hurricane Irma (all times Eastern):
  3 p.m.
  Miami City Manager Daniel Alfonso says a second tower crane has collapsed into a building under construction in the city’s downtown area. Alfonso told The Associated Press that the crane collapsed in a large development with multiple towers being built by Grand Paraiso.
  Another crane collapsed earlier Sunday onto a high-rise building that’s under construction in a bayfront area filled with hote
  
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• College Football Fans Get Educated About Smartphone Breathalyzers

  10-09-2017 21:01
  FORT COLLINS, Colo. (CBS4) – Colorado transportation officials are continuing their effort to educate people about a tool that helps drinkers easily determine whether they are safe to drive.
  Last month the Colorado Department of Transportation announced a partnership with a company called BACtrack which makes smartphone breathalyzers. Since then they have been out showing alcohol consumers in Colorado how the personal breathalyzers work. On Saturday they set up a booth outside the CSU Rams
  
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• Broncos Week 1 Injury Report: No Surprise Injuries For The Broncos As Season Starts

  10-09-2017 19:51
  By Rick Brown
  The Denver Broncos are relatively healthy as the team heads into the season opener against the Los Angeles Chargers. There are no surprise injuries, but the Broncos’ defensive line may be a little thin. Three players listed on the Broncos’ injury report play on the defensive line, so Denver may be facing some of the same issues with run defense that plagued this unit in 2016. The Chargers are only missing one player and look really healthy heading into Monday night&rsqu
  
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• McCoy Faces Chargers To Begin 2nd Stint In Denver

  10-09-2017 19:00
  ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Mike McCoy is calling the plays again instead of the shots. His second stint as Denver’s offensive coordinator begins Monday night against the Chargers, the team that fired him as their head coach nine months ago.
  Mike McCoy (credit: CBS)
  McCoy won’t say it, but wide receiver Demaryius Thomas thinks McCoy would like to stick it to his former team.
  “Absolutely. If you were the head coach for the Chargers and you got fired, you play them on
  
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• ‘Pray For Everybody’: Irma Begins Its Assault On Florida

  10-09-2017 18:55
  FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — Hurricane Irma roared through the Florida Keys on Sunday with punishing 130 mph winds and began pushing its way north, knocking out power to more than 1.5 million people across the state and collapsing a construction crane over the Miami skyline.
  The nearly 400-mile-wide storm is expected to make a slow, ruinous march up Florida’s west coast, straight toward the heavily populated Tampa-St. Petersburg area by Monday morning.
  Streets emptied across the bottom ha
  
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• 2 Different Colorado Teams To Provide Irma Relief

  10-09-2017 17:04
  AURORA, Colo. (CBS4) – Four years ago, Colorado needed help from around the country as heavy rain unleashed massive flooding on Colorado’s Front Range, killing eight people and leaving more than $1 billion worth of damage in its wake.
  Now, the tables are turned. The Colorado National Guard and a team of Coloradans from UCHealth are answering the call for help in Florida and other areas affected by Hurricane Irma.
  The UCHealth team is already in Florida and the Guard team left Buckley
  
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• Latest Forecast: Hot Sunday With A Few Day Storms.

  10-09-2017 17:00
  By Dave Aguilera
  DENVER (CBS4) – Colorado still has a ridge of high pressure over the state. This will be bringing in another hot day over the eastern plains. At the same time there is a little moisture trickling northward around the ridge. This will be enough moisture for a few scattered thunderstorms in the mountains and isolated late day boomers over the eastern plains.
  For the Denver metro area there is about a 10 percent chance for afternoon and early evening storms developing. Any th
  
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• Colorado Rolls Late In 37-3 Win Over Texas State

  10-09-2017 16:02
  BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — One moment, Laviska Shenault Jr. was blocking on a punt return. The next, he was igniting a lethargic Colorado team.
  A fortuitous bounce.
  Shenault’s 55-yard score off a teammate’s fumble during a punt return got things rolling and the Buffaloes cruised late in a 37-3 win over Texas State on Saturday.
  The freshman becomes the 15th player in school history with a score on his first touch.
  “Everybody was telling me it was a boost to get us goi
  
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• Stevens Throws 3 TDs In CSU’s Win Over ACU

  10-09-2017 16:00
  FORT COLLINS, Colo. (AP) — Nick Stevens, who threw for over 300 yards in each of his first two games to start the season, continued his aerial assault, throwing for 337 yards and three touchdowns as Colorado State rolled past Abilene Christian 38-10 on Saturday.
  It was the sixth time for Stevens to throw for over 300 yards in his career. He threw for 334 yards and three touchdowns in the Oregon State win to open the season. Stevens passed for 309 yards in the loss to Colorado last week.
  Th
  
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• Watch: Bettis, Story, Lead Rockies To Another Win At Dodger Stadium

  10-09-2017 15:39
  LOS ANGELES (AP) — Different day, same result for the Dodgers.
  Trevor Story hit a two-run homer and drove in three and the Colorado Rockies beat Los Angeles 6-5 on Saturday night, sending the NL West leaders to their ninth straight defeat in their worst skid since 1992.
  Shortstop Trevor Story of the Colorado Rockies throws to first to complete a double play to end the second inning after forcing out Yasiel Puig of the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on Sept. 9, 2017. (credit: Stephen
  
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• Parker police investigating...

  10-09-2017 15:35
  Parker police are asking for the public's help finding a person involved in what they're calling a suspicious occurrence Friday night.       
  
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• Miller ready to lead as he loses partner

  10-09-2017 15:15
  Miller and cornerback Aqib Talib are the Broncos’ two defensive captains this season following a vote of the players this week.       
  
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• Crick injury thins Denver defensive line

  10-09-2017 14:24
  The chronology of Crick’s injury and recovery may not be as serious as it appears.        
  
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• CU Student, Son Of Former Fox News Host Dies

  10-09-2017 07:00
  BOULDER, Colo. (AP) – The son of former Fox News host Eric Bolling has died, just hours after the network announced that Bolling was leaving the network.
  Eric Bolling (credit: Paul Morigi/Getty Images for Capitol File Magazine)
  Bolling said in a tweet on Saturday that he and his wife, Adrienne, were devastated by the loss of their son, Eric Chase Bolling.Adrienne and I are devastated by the loss of our beloved son Eric Chase last night. Details still unclear. Thoughts, prayers appreci
  
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• Collecting quilts for hurricane victims

  10-09-2017 06:17
  Since Tuesday, The Creative Needle has received about 200 quilts to send to Texas and Florida to hurricane shelters.       
  
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• Children’s Hospital Colorado Investigating Possible Hack

  10-09-2017 05:40
  AURORA, Colo. (CBS4) – Children’s Hospital Colorado says thousands of patient’s families could be affected by a data breach.
  (credit: CBS)
  The hospital said a worker’s email account was hacked in July.
  A forensics team was hired to investigate.
  (credit: CBS)
  The team found some of the emails included information including patient names, addresses, phone numbers and some personal medical histories.
  No actual medical records were exposed in the breach, says hospital of
  
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• Children’s Colorado Investigating Possible Hack

  10-09-2017 05:40
  AURORA, Colo. (CBS4) – Children’s Hospital Colorado says thousands of patient’s families could be affected by a data breach.
  (credit: CBS)
  The hospital said a worker’s email account was hacked in July.
  A forensics team was hired to investigate.
  (credit: CBS)
  The team found some of the emails included information including patient names, addresses, phone numbers and some personal medical histories.
  No actual medical records were exposed in the breach, says hospital of
  
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• Scientists At CSU Track Hurricane Irma

  10-09-2017 05:12
  FORT COLLINS, Colo. (CBS4) – Scientists in Colorado are watching Hurricane Irma develop in the Atlantic and over Florida.
  Colorado State University is home to a hurricane research team that studies these storms.
  They say Irma has already broken several records.
  (credit: CBS)
  “It’s been quite a while since the us has been impacted by major hurricanes directly, much less having two of them within a few weeks of each other,” said Dr. Kate Musgrave at the Cooperative Ins
  
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• Businesses, Homes Try To Bounce Back From May Hail Storm

  10-09-2017 04:54
  WHEAT RIDGE, Colo. (CBS4) – More than four months after the west metro area was pummeled by a historic hail storm, businesses and homes in Wheat Ridge are still in need of repairs.
  (credit: CBS)
  The storm on May 8th dropped baseball-sized hail on buildings and cars.
  It’s estimated as many as 8,000 homes were damaged and 3,000 still need repairs.
  (credit: CBS)
  By the middle of August, the City of Wheat Ridge collected more than $2 million in fees and taxes linked to repairs.
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• Frontier Pilots Threaten To Strike

  10-09-2017 04:32
  DENVER (CBS4) – Frontier Airlines Pilots say they’re ready to go on strike if they have to.
  Last April, pilots picketed outside the airline’s headquarters in Denver where they demanded raises.
  On Friday, the pilots voted to authorize the strike if contract talks don’t result in a new collective bargaining agreement.
  “This vote shows the deep anger our pilots feel towards the direction set by our management,” said Capt. Tracy Smith, chairman of the Air Lin
  
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• Winter US 34 closure around the corner

  10-09-2017 04:15
  Starting Oct. 2, the Colorado Department of Transportation plans to close the road for a second winter, after the summer tourism season winds down.         
  
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• Search For Porch Pirate And Getaway Driver

  10-09-2017 04:15
  GOLDEN, Colo. (CBS4) –  Police are asking for help in identifying a man who stole a package off a front porch in Golden.
  (credit: Golden Police Department)
  The crime happened on July 4th near 17th and Belvedere Streets.
  (credit: Golden Police Department)
  Police say the suspect got away in a blue Honda Accord.
  (credit: Golden Police Department)
  They also say he and the driver followed delivery vehicles in the neighborhood before they struck.
  
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• Nearly 50 Pounds Of Drugs Confiscated

  10-09-2017 04:04
  EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4) – Millions of dollars worth of drugs were taken off the streets thanks to a major drug bust in El Paso County.
  More than ten pounds of heroin and 38 pounds of methamphetamine were seized by the Metro Vice Narcotics and Intelligence Unit.
  (credit: El Paso County Sheriff’s Office)
  The officers had been working for the past few weeks to take down an organized trafficking ring which was distributing drugs in Colorado Springs and Denver.Over 10lbs of hero
  
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• ‘Go’ Bond Could Fund Hundreds Of Projects

  10-09-2017 03:38
  DENVER (CBS4) – The City of Denver is trying to convince voters to approve a huge bond package in November.
  It includes hundreds of millions of dollars for fixing roads, improving libraries and museums, and repairing city buildings.
  The city plans to put in a $4 million outdoor performance venue here at the Greek Amphitheater at Civic Center Park.
  The Denver Art Museum and Denver Central Library would also see upgrades.
  (credit: CBS)
  Denver Health Medical Center would have a new walk-in cl
  
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• Shifting Upper Winds Finally Steer Smoke Away From Colorado

  10-09-2017 03:00
  By Ashton Altieri
  DENVER (CBS4) – Smoke from mainly distant wildfires has covered much of Colorado over the past week. That changes Saturday thanks to a shift in the upper-winds that will steer a lot of the smoke east of us. Therefore plan on better air quality and much improved visibility.
  Meanwhile, temperatures were warmer on Saturday with highs in the upper 80s to around 90 degrees. Similar temperatures are expected Sunday. These numbers are about 10 degrees above normal for the s
  
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• Pizza Chain Closure Causes Problems For Breweries

  10-09-2017 02:28
  By Jeff Todd
  AURORA, Colo. (CBS4) – Confiscated kegs, unpaid employees, eviction and a hefty tax bill are all part of the ripple effect after a pizza chain closed in Aurora.
  (credit: CBS)
  “Our distributor sent us an email and said, ‘Hey, just as a heads up, we’re having a little trouble getting some of our kegs back,’” said Chris Hill the President and Chief Beer Peddler at Odyssey Beerwerks in Arvada.
  A-town Pizza was evicted and seized at the end of Aug
  
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• Dogs playing at Water World

  10-09-2017 02:28
  It's the weekend, and I don't think there's a better way to spend it than being surrounded by hundreds of pups.        
  
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• Wreck on I-25 in Greenland closes HWY

  10-09-2017 02:26
  One man has died after a single-car crash snarled weekend traffic on Interstate 25 in Greenland on Saturday.          
  
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• Fallen climber meets rescuers

  10-09-2017 02:10
  “I don't want this setback to make me afraid of doing something I love,” Evans said.       
  
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• 9NEWS e-cycle draws a big crowd

  10-09-2017 02:09
  The 9NEWS e-cycle is an important and popular event. We love that people came out!       
  
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• Fifth Suspect in Norwood Child Killings in Custody

  10-09-2017 02:01
  By Melissa Garcia
  GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (CBS4) – A fifth suspect who was wanted in connection with a double homicide near Norwood has turned herself in to authorities Saturday in Grand Junction.Suspect wanted in double homicide in Norwood in custody in Grand Junction. Nashika Bramble turned herself in.
  — San Miguel Sheriff (@SheriffAlert) September 9, 2017
  Authorities discovered the bodies of two girls between the ages of 5 and 10 years old Friday in a farm near the small town of Nor
  
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• Floridians prepare for Irma

  10-09-2017 01:51
  Bradford County is home to about 30,000 people, most of whom didn’t evacuate ahead of Irma.       
  
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• Stevens throws 337yds for CSU victory...

  10-09-2017 01:48
         
  
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• Dr. Max: How to spot depression,...

  10-09-2017 01:35
  Regardless of the long-term outcome, most people who are dealing with Harvey or Irma will experience a significant level of short-term stress.       
  
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  10-09-2017 01:29
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• Evacuees Land At D.I.A. Ahead Of Irma

  10-09-2017 01:15
  By Melissa Garcia
  DENVER (CBS4) – Images of the damage in the British Virgin Islands has been breathtaking.
  Hurricane Irma hit that region on Thursday. Eight people were killed there and in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Twenty-two people have died throughout the Caribbean.
  (credit: Aneesa Khan)
  Several people were able to fly out right before the airports started to close.
  Some of those people flew into Denver International Airport Friday night.
  Brent Taylor (credit: CBS)
  One evacuee describes
  
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• Irma Closes In With Tampa, Not Miami, In The Crosshairs

  10-09-2017 00:56
  NAPLES, Fla. (AP) — Hurricane Irma’s leading edges whipped palm trees and kicked up the surf as the storm spun toward Florida with 125 mph winds Saturday on a projected new track that could put Tampa — not Miami — in the crosshairs.
  Tampa has not taken a direct hit from a major hurricane in nearly a century.
  Commercial fisherman secure their boats in preparation for Hurricane Irma on Saturday in the Florida panhandle town of St Marks, Florida. (credit: Mark Wallheiser/Get
  
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• Colorado Agencies Remember Historic Flooding Ahead Of Irma

  10-09-2017 00:36
  By Shaun Boyd
  DENVER (CBS4) – Some of the same first responders who came to Colorado’s aid after our historic flood four years ago this Saturday are now in Florida as Hurricane Irma bears down on the state.
  (credit: CBS)
  Micki Trost with the Colorado Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management says it’s our chance to give back for all the help we received.
  Micki Trost (credit: CBS)
  She says nearly 140 Colorado first responders are on the ground in Florida.
  Five
  
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• CU Freshman, Son Of Fox News Host Dies

  10-09-2017 00:07
  BOULDER, Colo. (AP) – The son of former Fox News host Eric Bolling has died, just hours after the network announced that Bolling was leaving the network.
  Eric Bolling (credit: Paul Morigi/Getty Images for Capitol File Magazine)
  Bolling said in a tweet on Saturday that he and his wife, Adrienne, were devastated by the loss of their son, Eric Chase Bolling.Adrienne and I are devastated by the loss of our beloved son Eric Chase last night. Details still unclear. Thoughts, prayers appreci
  
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• CU Freshman, Son Of Former Fox News Host Dies

  10-09-2017 00:07
  BOULDER, Colo. (AP) – The son of former Fox News host Eric Bolling has died, just hours after the network announced that Bolling was leaving the network.
  Eric Bolling (credit: Paul Morigi/Getty Images for Capitol File Magazine)
  Bolling said in a tweet on Saturday that he and his wife, Adrienne, were devastated by the loss of their son, Eric Chase Bolling.Adrienne and I are devastated by the loss of our beloved son Eric Chase last night. Details still unclear. Thoughts, prayers appreci
  
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