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• Snowboard Art On Display At History Colorado Center

  19-11-2018 23:43
  DENVER (CBS4) – A new pop up art exhibit at the History Colorado Center in Denver features all things Colorado using snowboards as canvasses.
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  The boards in “Art Of The Board” will be auctioned off next year. Those proceeds will go to a local nonprofit, Protect Our Winters. The group focuses on climate change advocacy.
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  “Which is very important for a lot of Colorado residents because our ski and snowboard industry, our snow industry, is so i
  
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• New Destinations From DIA To Be Added In Time For Spring Break

  19-11-2018 23:27
  DENVER (CBS4) – United Airlines announced plans for new, sandy and sunny destinations out of Denver International Airport.
  Flyers can look forward to flights to Destin, Palm Beach, Pensacola and Sarasota, all of which are in Florida.The airline also added a flight to the Brownsville/South Padre Island area in Texas.
  Now here's a Thanksgiving dinner discussion we can all agree on: a spring break trip is a good idea.With 150 added flights and over 41,000 total seats, we've got you coveredhtt
  
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• Suspect Arrested In Park Ave. West Killing

  19-11-2018 23:04
  DENVER (CBS4) – Denver police say a suspect is in custody for a murder near Park Avenue West and Lawrence Street. Police responded to the scene on Sunday morning.
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  Police say the victim described by police as an “elderly man” was attacked and later died. His name has not been released.
  Investigators say the suspect asked the victim for money, but when the victim said he didn’t have any, the suspect began punching him.
  Witnesses rushed to help the man, an
  
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• Want To Fly In ‘Coach’? Former Rockies Jet For Sale

  19-11-2018 22:23
  DENVER (CBS4) — Are you looking for a Christmas present for the Rockies fan who has everything?
  We’ve got your gift!
  For sale today is a 1975 Boeing 727 that was once used by the local boys of summer.
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  The plane has been inactive since being sold by the team two years ago, according Eric Eckardt, president of the Florida-based aircraft brokerage Flight Source International.
  “Ready To Fly, Great Maintenance/Operational Histo
  
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• Buck Freed After Getting Entangled In Christmas Decorations

  19-11-2018 22:08
  SALIDA, Colo. (CBS4) – The Salida Fire Department had their hands full on Saturday when an (angry) buck got stuck in some Christmas decorations.
  They say the buck walked through Holiday Park when his antlers got tangled up in some rope. Fortunately, firefighters were able to cut the rope to set the animal free.
  They say his antlers still had rope intertwined, but he was able to get away.
  Colorado Parks and Wildlife officials say the rope will likely stay there until the animal sheds h
  
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• There’s Still Time To Donate Turkeys So Everyone Can Enjoy Thanksgiving

  19-11-2018 21:43
  By Makenzie O’Keefe
  DENVER (CBS4)– Thanksgiving is only a few days away and the Denver Rescue Mission is asking the community to donate turkeys, to help others in need this holiday season.
  As of Sunday, the organization still needed around 4,500 more turkeys to reach their goal of 15,000 turkeys.
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  The Denver Rescue Mission works to make sure the homeless and less fortunate are able to enjoy a Thanksgiving meal.
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  With the turkeys donated by the community they
  
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• Rolling Stones Will Play At Mile High During Memorial Day Weekend

  19-11-2018 21:35
  DENVER (CBS4) — The Rolling Stones will perform at Broncos Stadium at Mile High in Denver during Memorial Day weekend. It has been over a decade since the band has played in Denver.
  Fan pre-sale tickets will be available Wednesday, Nov. 28, at 10 a.m. local time. Sign up on the official website by 7 a.m. MST on Tuesday, Nov. 27 to receive a pre-sale code allowing early access to tickets. Anyone who is already a member of The Rolling Stones official mailing list will automatically
  
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• Remembering Carol Ross, a victim of the Heather Gardens explosion

  19-11-2018 21:35
  The 82-year-old was a well-known member of the Heather Gardens community. For years, Carol Ross taught knitting and crocheting and would regale residents with tales of her world travels.        
  
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• Construction on the Dillon ice castles has begun

  19-11-2018 21:31
  Colorado's winter wonderland is already taking shape!        
  
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• Campaign To Change Name Of Mt. Evans Due To Sand Creek Massacre Link

  19-11-2018 21:13
  By Dillon Thomas
  CLEAR CREEK COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4)– There is a campaign to change the name of one of Colorado’s most iconic 14ers: Mt. Evans.
  The 14,265-foot mountain is named after territorial Gov. John Evans. His role in the Sand Creek Massacre has prompted the name change request.
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  Some Native Americans said changing the name would bring healing to a population that still lives with open wounds.
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  “This is our original homeland. Th
  
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• Boomer Esiason: Bears Should Win NFC North, But They’re Not On Saints, Rams’ Level

  19-11-2018 21:11
  Ryan Mayer
  The Chicago Bears have been one of the surprise teams of the 2018 season, sitting at 7-3 after a 25-20 victory over the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday night. The Bears now lead the NFC North by two games over the Vikings and look to be in prime position for a playoff spot.
  The biggest strength has been the defense, which ranks fourth in the league in points allowed at a shade under 20 per game, while piling up a league-leading 17 interceptions. Pass rusher Khalil Mack has provided a mass
  
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• The Rolling Stones' 'No Filter' tour coming to Denver in May

  19-11-2018 21:01
  Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and The Rolling Stones will perform at Bronco Stadium at Mile High in May 2019 as part of their "No Filter" tour.        
  
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• ‘You Heartless Monster’: Shanann Watts’ Father Testifies At Chris Watts Sentencing

  19-11-2018 20:50
  WELD COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4) – A man who pleaded guilty to killing his pregnant wife and two young daughters was sentenced to three consecutive life sentences without the possibility of parole, along with two concurrent life sentences, on Monday. The sentencing hearing began with emotional victims’ impact statements from the family.
  That portion of the hearing is dedicated to testimony by those who were adversely impacted by Watts’ actions. Shanann’s father, brother and moth
  
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• Colorado Springs Sky Sox unveil new name, logos

  19-11-2018 20:50
  The Colorado Springs Sky Sox are now the Rocky Mountain Vibes.        
  
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• Investigation into stranded at-risk adults getting lawmaker attention

  19-11-2018 20:45
  Lawmakers react to the 9Wants to Know investigation that revealed the hidden epidemic of at-risk adults stranded at local hospitals. State lawmakers from both parties are making plans to raise this issue as an important focus during the next legislative session.        
  
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• Marilu Henner Guest Stars On An All-New Episode Of ‘The Neighborhood’

  19-11-2018 20:44
  Thanksgiving is coming to The Neighborhood this week! Marilu Henner guest stars on all-new episode as Dave’s politically incorrect mother who joins the Johnsons and Butlers for a meal they won’t forget!
  Check out the clip above for a behind the scenes look in with the cast. Tune in for all the fun tonight at 8/7c, only on CBS.
  
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• Suspect in Five Points homicide attacked and tried to rob an elderly man, police say

  19-11-2018 20:40
  Denver PD identified the suspect from the deadly robbery attempt Sunday in Five Points; the victim was an older man who tried to run away. All the suspect was able to take was a pair of glasses, according to an arrest affidavit.        
  
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• Chris Watts Sentenced To 5 Life Sentences For Killing Pregnant Wife, Young Daughters

  19-11-2018 20:30
  WELD COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4) – The 33-year-old man who pleaded guilty to killing his pregnant wife and two young daughters was sentenced on Monday to three consecutive life sentences without the possibility of parole, plus another two life sentences to be carried out concurrently.
  It was an emotional day in court for the sentencing of Chris Watts who pleaded guilty to murdering daughters Bella, 4, and Celeste, 3, and his pregnant wife Shanann Watts, 34, who was carrying their unborn son Nico.
  
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• Full List Of Stores That Will Be Closed On Thanksgiving Day 2018

  19-11-2018 20:22
  PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Every year, BestBlackFriday.com reaches out to store representatives to find out if they will be open or closed on Thanksgiving Day.
  The following chains have confirmed they will not be open on Thanksgiving Day:A.C. Moore
  Abt Electronics
  Academy Sports + Outdoors
  Ace Hardware
  Acme Tools
  Allen Edmonds
  American Girl
  At Home
  AT&T (Company-Owned Stores)
  Barnes & Noble
  Big 5 Sporting Goods
  BJ’s Wholesale Club
  Blain’s Farm & Fleet
  Bob’s Dis
  
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• ‘We Forgive You’: Mother Of Christopher Watts Speaks At Sentencing Hearing

  19-11-2018 19:58
  WELD COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4) — Christopher Watts sniffled and his leg bounced up and down as his parents approached the podium during his sentencing hearing.
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  Judge Marcelo Kopcow ruled his parents are considered victims of the crime because they are the girls’ grandparents.
  A spokesperson for his parents began by reading a statement.
  “We are not here to ask for leniency, we are not in any way condoning or tolerating the crime that has occurred and the pain that has been
  
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• ‘You’re an evil monster:’ Chris Watts sentenced for deaths of pregnant wife, two young daughters

  19-11-2018 19:52
  Chris Watts has been sentenced to three life terms in the Colorado Department of Corrections plus 84 years for the murders of his pregnant wife, Shanann and their young daughters Bella, 4, and Celeste, 3.        
  
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• Coverage: The Chris Watts plea and the murders of Shanann, Bella and Celeste Watts

  19-11-2018 19:47
  A man in Frederick has been arrested in connection to the disappearance of his wife and two young daughters, according to the Frederick Police Department.        
  
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• Chris Watts case: What we know now and what's next

  19-11-2018 19:46
  Frederick man Chris Watts has pleaded guilty to killing his pregnant wife, Shanann Watts, and their young children Bella and Celeste. He will be formally sentenced to life in prison on Nov. 19.        
  
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• Prosecutors ask judge to block public release of autopsy reports in Chris Watts case

  19-11-2018 19:43
  Prosecutors claim that publicly releasing the autopsy results in this case could result in tainting witnesses and impacting the potential jury pool.        
  
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• Judge denies leak investigation for Chris Watts

  19-11-2018 19:43
  Weld County District Court Judge Marcelo Kopcow wrote in denying the motion last week that the defense failed to show any court violations or evidence of Watts suffering from prejudice.        
  
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• Coroner files request to seal autopsies of Shanann Watts, daughters after denial on technicality

  19-11-2018 19:43
  On Monday, Weld County coroner, Carl Blesch, said via a release that the coroner's office will refile the request, though a hearing date has not yet been set.        
  
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• Chris Watts’ attorneys accuse DA of leaking information to the press

  19-11-2018 19:43
  The accusations against Frederick man Chris Watts for the deaths of his pregnant wife and two young daughters have generated media attention from around the world. Now, the 33-year-old's defense team is accusing prosecutors of leaking information to the press.        
  
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• Ribbons in Frederick honor Watts family

  19-11-2018 19:42
  The people in Frederick are honoring murder victims Shanann, Bella and Celeste Watts.        
  
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• Senate Bill Calls For $10,000 Fine Per Illegal Robocall

  19-11-2018 19:36
  WASHINGTON (CBS) – More than 5 billion robocalls were made last month alone. A bill proposed in the U.S. Senate would hit those behind annoying robocalls with big fines, and the FCC is demanding telecommunications companies show their plans to meet new standards.
  Sen. Ed Markey, a Massachusetts Democrat and Republican Sen. John Thune, of South Dakota, are sponsoring the TRACED act to crack down on robocall scams. They say their bill would let the FCC fine scammers up to
  
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• NFL Team Grades Week 11: Steelers, Bears Do Enough To Win

  19-11-2018 19:23
  By Steve Silverman
  The Steelers looked inept in two losses to the Jacksonville Jaguars a year ago, and they maintained a similar posture against the Jaguars for three quarters Sunday. But just when it looked like they were going to get wrecked again by Jacksonville, Ben Roethlisberger and the Steelers came to life in the fourth quarter and pulled out a much-needed win. Pittsburgh made its statement in the victory, the Saints continued to roll and the Bears took a big step up the NFL ladder.
  Seah
  
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• Todd Helton Makes The Ballot For Hall of Fame

  19-11-2018 18:47
  (AP/CBS4) — Rockies first baseman Todd Helton is among 20 new candidates on the Hall of Fame ballot for the Baseball Writers’ Association of America.
  Todd Helton acknowledges the crowds during pregame ceremoney recognizing his retirement before playing the Boston Red Sox in his final home game at Coors Field on Sept. 25, 2013. (credit: Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
  Helton demonstrated great leadership and sportsmanship for the Colorado Rockies during his 17 year career. The five-time
  
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• Rep. Diana DeGette Withdraws Bid For Majority Whip

  19-11-2018 18:01
  DENVER (CBS4)– Congresswoman Diana DeGette has withdrawn her bid for House Majority Whip.
  The Democrat, representing Colorado’s 1st Congressional District, made the announcement for her bid for the leadership position just after the election. She announced her withdrawal on Monday.
  Rep. Diana DeGette (credit: CBS)
  DeGette released this statement, “The 2018 elections brought a new Democratic majority to the House with exciting opportunities for change. As a seven-term Chief Depu
  
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• Health Officials Warn Against Honey Pacifiers After Babies Hospitalized With Botulism

  19-11-2018 17:16
  AUSTIN, Texas (CBS Local)— Health officials are warning against the use of baby pacifiers that contain honey after four babies were treated for botulism in Texas.
  Each infant that was sickened was given a honey-containing pacifier that had been purchased in Mexico, according to officials from the Texas Department of State Health Services.
  The four cases of botulism illnesses in the unrelated babies happened between mid-August and the end of October. Each infant was hospitalized for li
  
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• Broncos Defeated Chargers, But Receiver Keenan Allen Says ‘They Suck’

  19-11-2018 16:22
  By Chad Jensen
  DENVER (247 SPORTS) – The Denver Broncos were expected to lose to the L.A. Chargers this week by most educated analysts. But that’s why they play the games.
  The Broncos stormed back in the fourth quarter thanks to some clutch conjuring by quarterback Case Keenum to beat the Chargers 23-22. Needless to say, Chargers’ WR Keenan Allen wasn’t happy with his team’s third loss of the season.
  Wide receiver Keenan Allen #13 of the Los Angeles Chargers runs fr
  
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• Women Find Men With Facial Hair More Attractive, Study Finds

  19-11-2018 15:59
  (CBS Local)— “No Shave November” may soon be coming to an end, but a new study argues that facial hair should be a year-round look.
  Women find men with facial hair more attractive than clean-shaven men, a study by The Journal of Evolutionary Biology found.
  The study used computer graphics to morph images of male faces, varying from clean shaven, light stubble, heavy stubble and full beards. Researchers surveyed 8,500 women of all ages.
  The study found that men with “light
  
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• Latest Colorado Weather Forecast: Dry And Cool Start To The Week

  19-11-2018 15:57
  By Ashton Altieri
  DENVER (CBS4) – A ridge of high pressure building over Colorado on Monday will keep our weather quiet and dry for the next few days. We anticipate no weather related travel issues anywhere in our region going into Thanksgiving.
  Temperatures on Monday will be similar to Sunday which means upper 40s along the Front Range. Mountain areas will stay in the 20s and 30s.
  Warmer weather arrives Tuesday with highs in the 50s around Denver, Boulder and Fort Collins. The warmest day
  
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• Redskins QB Alex Smith Suffers Nearly Same Injury As Joe Theismann Exactly 33 Years Later

  19-11-2018 15:52
  Ryan Mayer
  Washington Redskins quarterback Alex Smith was injured in the third quarter of Sunday’s 23-21 loss to the Houston Texans when defensive end J.J. Watt and Kareem Jackson combined to sack him. In the process, Smith’s ankle got pinned underneath him and he broke both the tibia and fibula in his right leg.
  The freak injury is nearly the exact same one that former Redskins quarterback Joe Theismann suffered, ending his career.
  Alex’s leg is exactly like mine 33 yrs ago
  &m
  
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• What Are This Year’s Hottest Holiday Toys?

  19-11-2018 15:47
  NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) – Christmas is just a few weeks away, so what do kids want to find under the tree this year?
  CBS New York’s Laura Podesta got a look at this year’s hottest holiday toys.
  The magic of the holiday season is already hitting toy stores across the country, with some items guaranteed to be the most wished for toys this year.
  A golden snitch from “Harry Potter” is expected to literally fly of the shelves.
  The golden snitch from “Harry Potter&rdq
  
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• Sentencing Set For Chris Watts After Guilty Plea In Family Killings

  19-11-2018 15:20
  GREELEY, Colo. (AP) – A Frederick man is set to be sentenced Monday after pleading guilty to murdering his pregnant wife and their two young daughters and dumping their bodies on an oil work site.
  Chris Watts (Photo by RJ Sangosti – Pool/Getty Images)
  Chris Watts pleaded guilty on Nov. 6 to three charges of murder in the deaths of his wife, Shanann Watts, and their young daughters. He also pleaded guilty to two counts of murdering a child, one count of unlawful termination of a pregn
  
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• Colorado Death Investigator To Teach Criminologists In Mexico

  19-11-2018 15:05
  By Melissa Garcia
  CENTENNIAL, Colo. (CBS4) – The international forensic community is calling on the Arapahoe County Coroner’s office to teach criminologists in Mexico about child death investigations.
  Officials said the invitation for a child death investigator to speak at this year’s Latin American Forensic Investigations Conference is big honor for Arapahoe County.
  The conference will be held Nov. 29 through Dec. 1 in Huatulco, Oaxaca, Mexico.
  Conference leaders chose Elizabe
  
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• Broncos notes: Restructured offensive line comes through, Wolfe clarifies

  19-11-2018 06:29
  Broncos rookie pass rusher Bradley Chubb got his 9.0 sack Sunday. Next best is Indianapolis' Darius Leonard, who has 5.0 sacks.        
  
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