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• Duane Manzanares Identified As Man Shot & Killed By Denver Police

  15-06-2021 23:49
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – Denver police offered more details about a deadly shooting involving three officers on Sunday night. Officers responded to the area near Colfax Avenue and Yosemite for a report of a man shooting into a parked car.
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  Police officials identified the man as 30-year-old Duane Manzanares.
  Three officers found the damaged vehicle and later caught up to Manzanares who they say was drinking from a whisky bottle. They say they also noticed the handle of a semi-autom
  
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• Child Tax Credit: When Will You Get Your First Check?

  15-06-2021 23:33
  
  (CBS Detroit) — The revised Child Tax Credit will start giving parents more money in the coming weeks. The credit originated in the late 1990s to help defray the costs of raising a child. President Biden’s American Rescue Plan, passed in mid-March, changes the amount and how it’s distributed. The $1.9 trillion COVID relief package increases the amount from $2,000 to as much as $3,600, depending on the child’s age and the family’s income. And qualifying parents will
  
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• Guilty Of Murder: Jury Reaches Verdict In Devon Erickson Trial

  15-06-2021 22:27
  
  DOUGLAS COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4) – A Douglas County jury reached a verdict in the murder trial for Devon Erickson on June 15, 2021. They convicted the teenager of murder in the first degree after deliberation in the shooting at STEM School Highlands Ranch in May of 2019.
  Devon Erickson (credit: CBS)
  Erickson faced 48 counts in the investigation ranging from murder to burglary and reckless endangerment.
  Kendrick Castillo died in the shooting trying to stop the gunmen.
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• A Guide To Attending A Baseball Game At Coors Field In Denver

  15-06-2021 22:16
  
  (CBS4) – Coors Field is a 76 acre ballpark at 20th and Blake Streets in Denver’s Ballpark neighborhood. It’s a special to place to experience the national pastime and offers a spectacular view of the Rocky Mountains as a bonus.
  The Colorado Rockies have a 30-year lease agreement with the Denver Metropolitan Major League Baseball Stadium District to play at Coors Field. If you’re heading there to watch the Rockies play, or you’ve got plans to attend the upcoming Majo
  
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• FAA Orders Nationwide Ground Stoppage For Southwest Airlines, Numerous Denver Flights Affected By Reservation System Outage

  15-06-2021 21:36
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – Computer problems are leading to more problems on Tuesday for Southwest Airlines at Denver International Airport and other airports around the country. Numerous Denver flights are affected.
  The FAA issued a temporary nationwide ground stop at Southwest Airlines’ request, “while the company resolves a reservation computer issue.”The FAA issued a temporary nationwide ground stop at the request of Southwest Airlines while the company resolved a rese
  
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• FAA Orders Ground Stoppage For Southwest Airlines Planes, Reservation System Outage, Numerous Denver Flights Affected

  15-06-2021 21:24
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – Computer problems are leading to more problems on Tuesday for Southwest Airlines at Denver International Airport, and possibly other airports around the country. DIA officials described it as a “network connectivity issue.”Southwest Airlines tweeted that “We are aware of system issues and are working quickly to resolve. We will share more info soon.”We are aware of system issues and are working quickly to resolve. We will share more info soon.
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• Southwest Airlines Reports New System Outage Issue, More Denver Flights Affected

  15-06-2021 21:13
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – Computer problems are leading to more problems on Tuesday for Southwest Airlines at Denver International Airport, and possibly other airports around the country. DIA officials described it as a “network connectivity issue.”Southwest Airlines tweeted that “We are aware of system issues and are working quickly to resolve. We will share more info soon.”
  DIA tweeted that flight delays are “likely” as a result of the connectivity problem.
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• Will The Ford Maverick Be A Game-Changer In The Auto Industry?

  15-06-2021 21:08
  
  (CBS Detroit) — The new Ford Maverick is far from your dad’s Ford Maverick. And depending on your generation, that might be a good thing. The just-announced compact hybrid pickup truck could change the automotive market when it becomes available this fall.
  The Maverick was once a compact two-door and four-door sedan. (Ford now no longer even sells sedans in America.) Marketed in the 1970s, it was basically an economical sports coupe, managing a thrifty 22 miles to the gallon in the d
  
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• Gov. Jared Polis: Weekly $300 Pandemic Unemployment Payments Will Continue In Colorado

  15-06-2021 20:50
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – Gov. Jared Polis says Colorado will continue to pay out an additional $300 a week in federal pandemic unemployment relief, despite a request from some lawmakers that the practice be discontinued.
  The three Republican members of Colorado’s Congressional Delegation — Rep.s Lauren Boebert (3rd Congressional District), Ken Buck (4th Congressional District) and Doug Lamborn (5th Congressional District) — sent a letter last week asking to stop the paym
  
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• Denver Nuggets Lament Injury-Riddled Season That Came Up Short

  15-06-2021 20:23
  
  DENVER (AP) — The Denver Nuggets’ season came to an ignominious end with Jamal Murray looking on from the bench and newly crowned league MVP Nikola Jokic watching from the locker room.
  The Phoenix Suns completed their second-round sweep with a 125-118 win Sunday night in Denver, holding off an inspired effort by the Nuggets following Jokic’s stunning third-quarter ejection.
  Long have the Nuggets chafed at the lack of respect and calls that Jokic gets, particularly this season a
  
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• I-70 Westbound Closed: RV Catches Fire And Rolls Backwards, Ignites Semi Truck Near Genesee

  15-06-2021 19:55
  
  GENESEE, Colo. (CBS4) – An RV caught fire on Interstate 70 near the Genesee exit on Tuesday morning and the fire spread to a semi truck after it apparently started rolling backwards and was blocked by the truck. It happened at approximately 10:30 a.m. and caused a major traffic mess.
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  The Colorado State Patrol said a short time later that the westbound lanes of the interstate were closed at the Lookout Mountain exit (Exit 256), which is in the foothills west of Denver in Jeffe
  
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• Woman In The Window? Visitor Snaps Unexplained Photo During ‘Ghost Tour’ At Colorado’s Stanley Hotel

  15-06-2021 19:47
  
  ESTES PARK, Colo. (CBS Denver) — What do you see in the window? A tourist from Texas who visited the Stanley Hotel in Estes Park, Colorado last month on vacation says she captured an image on film that she can’t explain.
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  “I decided to do one of the ghost tours of the hotel with my friends,” Kim Kimberly told CBS Denver. “They tell you to take pictures so I took a ton, you can ask my family… I take at least two to three pictures in a row
  
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• RV And Semi Truck Catch Fire On I-70 Near Genesee, Westbound Lanes Closed

  15-06-2021 19:24
  
  GENESEE, Colo. (CBS4) – An RV caught fire on Interstate 70 near the Genesee exit on Tuesday morning and the fire spread to a semi truck. The Colorado State Patrol said at 11:15 a.m. the westbound lanes of the interstate were closed in the area, which is in the foothills west of Denver in Jefferson County.
  Both vehicles were heavily damaged by fire.
  There are no reports of injuries.
  
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• U.S. News Ranks Children’s Hospital Colorado In The Top 10 For Pediatric Facilities In The Nation

  15-06-2021 19:13
  
  AURORA, Colo. (CBS4) – Children’s Hospital Colorado was once again recognized among the Top 10 in the nation. For the second year in a row, U.S. News & World Report has ranked the hospital in Aurora as the nation’s No. 6 pediatric facility. It was ranked No. 1 for both the Rocky Mountain region and the state.
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  The media company ranks hospitals on 10 speciality areas, and Children’s Hospital Colorado gained the No. 1 ranking for gastroenterology and No. 4
  
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• William Massey Arrested, Found With Long Gun After Reports Of Shots Fired Outside Apartment Complex

  15-06-2021 18:07
  
  JEFFERSON COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4)– Deputies with the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man found with a long gun after reports of shots fired on Monday morning. Deputies rushed to the complex in the 7400 block of West Warren Circle just after 10 a.m. Monday on reports of shots fired.
  William Massey (credit: Jefferson County)
  When they arrived, deputies quickly spotted a man with a long gun walking behind garages on the south end of the complex, next to an open field. When con
  
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• ‘I Look To Trevor Noah Like A Mentor’: Josh Johnson On First Comedy Special ‘Hashtag’

  15-06-2021 17:31
  
  (CBS Local)– Creating a one hour comedy special is the dream for stand-up comedians and comic and writer Josh Johnson is getting the chance to make that dream a reality. His first comedy special called “Trevor Noah Presents Josh Johnson: # (Hashtag)” premieres Friday, June 18 at 11pm EST/PST. The special will also be available on Paramount+ in August.
  Johnson is currently a writer on “The Daily Show with Trevor Noah” and also performs stand-up around the countr
  
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• Group Raises Flags For Casa Bonita, Joins Fight To Save It From Disappearing

  15-06-2021 17:29
  
  LAKEWOOD, Colo.(CBS4) – On Flag Day, enthusiasts of Casa Bonita gathered to honor one of the most beloved traditions from arguably Colorado’s most iconic restaurant — raising the flag to get more sopapillas.
  “Our mission to make sure Casa Bonita doesn’t disappear from this area,” said Danny Newman, the co-owner of My Brother’s Bar. “We’ve got to keep a lot of these old amazing places that really are the heart and soul of Denver and surroundin
  
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• Baseball Report: Phillies’ Walk-Off Wins

  15-06-2021 16:52
  
  (CBS Philadelphia) — It’s a long baseball season, and every team has their day (or more) in the sun. This weekend it was the Philadelphia Phillies and Toronto Blue Jays’ turn. The Phillies have won their last four games, the first three of which came in walk-off fashion. The Blue Jays slammed eight homeruns in Sunday night’s dismantling of the Boston Red Sox.
  This week’s Baseball Report looks at the Phillies’ walk-off streak, the Blue Jays’ power surge a
  
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• Arvada Leaders Vote Down Plan For New Amazon Distribution Facility

  15-06-2021 16:46
  
  ARVADA, Colo. (CBS4) – The Arvada City Council on Tuesday voted against a plan for a new Amazon distribution facility following an extended period of public comment. The vote was taken early in the morning.
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  Amazon wanted to build a new delivery site next to Maple Valley Park that was to be one of their “last mile delivery” stations, and it would act as the last stop a package makes before getting to a customer. Arvada’s Planning Commission approved the propo
  
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• Denver Weather: Record Heat Grips Colorado For Several More Days

  15-06-2021 16:18
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – Monday was hot. Tuesday and Wednesday will be even hotter with record high temperatures in many parts of the state.
  Denver officially reached 98 degrees on Monday which was 4 degrees shy of the record for June 14. But with a lower record on Tuesday (97 degrees last set on June 15, 1993) and a higher forecast high temperatures (at least 100 degrees), it seems very likely records will be broken in the metro area on Tuesday.
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  Wednesday will be equally as hot
  
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• Denver Weather: First Triple Digits This Year As Record Heat Continues For Several More Days

  15-06-2021 16:18
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – Monday was hot. Tuesday and Wednesday will be even hotter with record high temperatures in many parts of the state.
  Denver officially reached 98 degrees on Monday which was 4 degrees shy of the record for June 14. But with a lower record on Tuesday (97 degrees last set on June 15, 1993) and a higher forecast high temperatures (at least 100 degrees), it seems very likely records will be broken in the metro area on Tuesday.
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  Wednesday will be equally as hot
  
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• 'System error' prompts Southwest delays, planes parked on runways at DIA

  15-06-2021 16:09
  
  Southwest apologized to numerous customers who said that they were stuck aboard planes due to a "system error" that caused hundreds of delays across the country.
  
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• Lifeguard shortage leads to rolling pool closures

  15-06-2021 16:03
  
  Loveland Parks & Rec said it is currently operating at 50% of its regular aquatics staffing levels.
  
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• Greeley Police Shoot Man Who Barricaded Himself In Apartment

  15-06-2021 15:46
  
  GREELEY, Colo. (CBS4) – Greeley police on Monday night shot a 57-year-old man who barricaded himself inside an apartment. The situation started at the Stoneybrook trailer park just before 8 p.m. The man reportedly walked out of a home on the 400 block of North 35th Avenue and pointed a gun at officers.
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  He went back inside after one officer fired a single shot. Then, about an hour later, the man showed up at the front door of the home with a weapon.
  Officers shot again and the
  
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• Man shot by Greeley Police during standoff

  15-06-2021 15:26
  
  A man was injured after a standoff with police on Monday night.
  
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• Park Rangers Urge Safe Practices As Heat Wave Bears Down On Colorado

  15-06-2021 15:25
  
  BRIGHTON, Colo. (CBS4) – As a heat wave bears down on Colorado, park rangers are urging people to be safe and prepared if they choose to recreate this week.
  At Barr Lake State Park, triple digit temperatures weren’t enough to scare the visitors away, but by no means was it a pleasant experience Monday.
  “(It’s) hot. Like, a stagnant hot,” said Sarah Crosby.
  While Crosby and her friend did their best to tough it out, Daniel Hernandez and his family found ways to cool
  
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• Colorado Dog Owners Should Take Careful Steps To Avoid Heat-Related Injuries To Their Pets

  15-06-2021 15:11
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – If it’s too hot for you, it’s too hot for your dog. Colorado’s Front Range will experience triple-digit temperatures through Friday. Sunny skies have some pet owners heading to the park, but the heat could turn some pups into patients.
  “Think about how you’re feeling if you walk outside. That is what your dog’s feeling, multiplied by three,” said Jonathan Gegerson, Veterinarian Technician at MaxFund Animal Clinic.
  Gegerson says it&r
  
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• Keto-Friendly Cereal Recipe To Start Your Day From ‘Dirty, Lazy Keto’

  15-06-2021 15:00
  
  Photo Courtesy of Simon & Schuster
  If you’re on a keto diet, chances are one of the things you miss most is a simple bowl of cereal. Yes, cereal! For almost 10 years, DIRTY, LAZY, KETO founder Stephanie Laska craved a real bowl of cereal, both the sugar-laden favorites from childhood and so-called adult cereals, which are typically made from grains and very carb-heavy—and thus completely out of bounds when following a low-carb keto diet.
  Stephanie didn’t want a simple bowl
  
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• Brett Young joins Maren Morris for Cheyenne Frontier Days concert

  15-06-2021 15:00
  
  Garth Brooks will kick off the 125th annual Cheyenne Frontier Days on Friday, July 23.
  
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• G-Eazy books Red Rocks concert

  15-06-2021 14:52
  
  The Red Rocks concert schedule is filling up as the live music scene returns in Colorado.
  
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• Dozens Of Flights Delayed Or Canceled At DIA After Southwest Airlines Computer Failure

  15-06-2021 14:37
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – More than a dozen Southwest Airlines flights at Denver International Airport were delayed on Tuesday morning and 10 were canceled. A computer failure of some sort led to the flight issues, and some people spent the night at the airport as a result.
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  The problem hade ripple effects for air travelers at airports across the country.
  Southwest Airlines said they were working quickly to try to resolve the issue but as of daybreak on Tuesday there was no official ann
  
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• Motorcyclist killed in collision with car at Aurora intersection

  15-06-2021 12:43
  
  The crash happened at South Parker Road and East Belleview Avenue.
  
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• New Law Makes Historic Investment In Arts, Could Put Colorado Back On The Filmmaking Map

  15-06-2021 07:59
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – From community theaters to blockbuster movies, Colorado has a rich history when it comes to the arts. While COVID-19 caused it to go dormant, a new law could bring it back to life stronger than ever.
  “What you see today is a historic investment in arts, individual artists, venues, galleries,” said Rep. Leslie Herod.
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  She co-sponsored the law that includes $6 million in film incentives to attract producers of TV pilots and major motion pictures.
  
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• Next with Kyle Clark full show (6/14/21)

  15-06-2021 06:28
  
  How police departments cover shifts when officers can't patrol the streets. - Why Colorado can't lower COVID hospitalizations despite vaccines. - The man who ran the 9/11 victims fund talks to us as families of Boulder shooting victims want him to take over their fund. - A cybersecurity expert offers advice his employer could learn from
  
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• Hundreds of goats descend on Parker neighborhood to take care of the weeds

  15-06-2021 06:23
  
  If you don't stay on top of weeding your property, you might receive a letter from the HOA that really gets your goat. Or, you could get your HOA some goats.
  
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• Defense, prosecution present closing arguments in trial for STEM School shooting suspect

  15-06-2021 06:22
  
  The jury now has the case in the trial against suspected school shooter Devon Erickson.
  
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• How do police departments cover for officers on leave after a shooting?

  15-06-2021 06:07
  
  Officers who fire guns are then put on leave for an investigation. As crime spikes nationwide, we look at how it affects service call responses in Denver and Aurora.
  
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• Flight Delays & Grounded Southwest Planes At DIA Blamed On Weather Computer

  15-06-2021 06:00
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – Dozens of passengers at Denver International Airport reported delayed flights and grounded Southwest Airlines planes Monday night. The delays were blamed on a weather computer failure.
  One CBS4 viewer, Eliza, says she was still stuck on the tarmac as of 10 p.m. She tells CBS4 the staff has been wonderful and very accommodating.
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  It appears other passengers across the country were able to get going to their destination.
  Southwest Airlines r
  
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• Flight Delays & Grounded Southwest Flights At DIA Blamed On Weather Computer

  15-06-2021 06:00
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – Dozens of passengers at Denver International Airport reported delayed flights and grounded Southwest Airlines planes Monday night. The delays were blamed on a weather computer failure.
  One CBS4 viewer, Eliza, says she was still stuck on the tarmac as of 10 p.m. She tells CBS4 the staff has been wonderful and very accomodating.
  (credit: Eliza/AstroNoodleCat)
  Southwest Airlines says they are responding to upset customers on social media.
  “It seems that we’re
  
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• Group Raises Flags At Casa Bonita & Join Fight To Save It Disappearing

  15-06-2021 05:56
  
  LAKEWOOD, Colo.(CBS4) – On Flag Day, enthusiasts of Casa Bonita gathered to honor one of the most beloved traditions from arguably Colorado’s most iconic restaurant — raising the flag to get more sopapillas.
  “Our mission to make sure Casa Bonita doesn’t disappear from this area,” said Danny Newman, the co-owner of My Brother’s Bar. “We’ve got to keep a lot of these old amazing places that really are the heart and soul of Denver and surroundin
  
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• Group Raise Flags At Casa Bonita & Join Fight To Save It Disappearing

  15-06-2021 05:56
  
  LAKEWOOD, Colo.(CBS4) – On Flag Day, enthusiasts of Casa Bonita gathered to honor one of the most beloved traditions from arguably Colorado’s most iconic restaurant — raising the flag to get more sopapillas.
  “Our mission to make sure Casa Bonita doesn’t disappear from this area,” said Danny Newman, the co-owner of My Brother’s Bar. “We’ve got to keep a lot of these old amazing places that really are the heart and soul of Denver and surroundin
  
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• Arvada City Council holds public hearing on proposed 112,000-square-foot Amazon warehouse

  15-06-2021 05:55
  
  The company has submitted a proposal to build a delivery center at 6730 Indiana St. that neighbors have been vocal against.
  
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• Hudson police officer charged with reckless endangerment following on-duty shooting earlier this year

  15-06-2021 05:46
  
  The incident came less than a year after Desmond Manning was cleared of wrongdoing in a fatal off-duty shooting of teenage burglary suspect.
  
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• Colorado expecting record heat – state issues rare excessive heat warning

  15-06-2021 05:44
  
  For starters, at least three daily record highs in Denver look to be in jeopardy.
  
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• Reported Flight Delays & Grounded Southwest Flights At DIA Blamed On Weather Computer

  15-06-2021 05:06
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – Dozens of passengers at Denver International Airport reported delayed flights and grounded Southwest Airlines planes Monday night. The delays were blamed on a weather computer failure.
  Details have not been confirmed by DIA or Southwest Airlines.
  The problem reportedly spans system-wide.
  
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• 1 Killed In Crash Between Motorcycle & Car

  15-06-2021 04:58
  
  AURORA, Colo. (CBS4) – One person died in a crash between a vehicle and motorcycle in Aurora on Monday evening. Officers responded to South Parker Road and Belleview Avenue.
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  Parker Road was still shut down for the investigation as of 8:45 p.m.
  Details about how the crash happened were not released.
  
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• More Than 5,000 Xcel Energy Customers In Colorado Lose Power

  15-06-2021 04:37
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – Xcel Energy restored power after an outage affected more than 5,000 customers. The power outage was reported at around 7 p.m.
  Xcel reported the outage is near 1st Avenue and Colorado Boulevard.
  “Crews are working to restore power as quickly and safely as possible,” the utility stated on its outage map.
  It’s not clear what caused the outage. Service appears to be restored.
  
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• 5 ways companies can protect themselves from hackers

  15-06-2021 04:24
  
  Bob Bowles was working at Regis University when they were the victim of a cyber attack in 2019. Now, he's sharing his tips for other companies in similar positions.
  
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• More money goes to Boulder shooting victims’ families after husband raises concerns

  15-06-2021 03:58
  
  There’s a promise of more transparency from a group collecting donations for families of the Boulder shooting victims.
  
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• City Council postpones vote on extending zoning for outdoor dining, managed homeless camps

  15-06-2021 03:56
  
  Denver City Council postponed the final votes on the bills until July 12.
  
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