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• Hazy skies in Denver: Here's where the dust and smoke are coming from

  23-04-2022 23:40
  
  High winds are blowing dust and smoke across the Denver metro area.
  
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• Suspected fentanyl discovered in home where 2 people were found dead, affidavit says

  23-04-2022 23:29
  
  Douglas County detectives and SWAT served a search warrant on the house Thursday on Lionshead Parkway.
  
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• Police Investigate Death Outside Building Near 16th Avenue & Broadway In Denver

  23-04-2022 23:02
  
  By Anna Maria Basquez
  DENVER (CBS4) – Police responded to a call for the death of a person they say was found outside a building near 16th Avenue and Broadway on Saturday morning.
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  “Somebody called in an unresponsive person,” said Officer Ana Munoz, spokeswoman for Denver Police Department. “They found a victim outside of a building.”
  She said the cause of death was not immediately clear. Residents describe the area where the body was found as near the
  
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• 2 Colorado Astronauts On Hold To Head To International Space Station

  23-04-2022 22:40
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – Two Colorado astronauts will have to wait a few more days for their next mission. NASA’s crew bound for the International Space Station will now launch no sooner than April 27.
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  The team includes Jessica Watson, the first Black woman to spend six months on the International Space Station. She’s part of NASA’s CREW-4 mission, and Kjell Lindgren, who studied at the University of Colorado and also Colorado State University and the Air Force
  
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• No Charges Filed Against Driver In Death Of 11-Year-Old Lewis Browning

  23-04-2022 22:31
  
  VAIL, Colo. (CBS4) — The Vail Police Department recently concluded its investigation into the collision which killed 11-year-old Lewis Browning in a downtown Vail parking garage and announced no charges would be filed against the driver.
  “Based on the information and evidence that was gathered during this investigation,” Vail PD stated in an April 13 press release, “it was determined that no criminal charges will be filed.”
  The department has not responded to CBS4&r
  
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• Broncos players and coaches participate in March for Peace

  23-04-2022 22:05
  
  The 3.1-mile hike began and ended at the team-sponsored Boys & Girls Club of Denver.
  
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• Denver Zoo To Be Closed Tuesday For Emergency Preparedness Drill

  23-04-2022 21:52
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – The Denver Zoo wants visitors to be aware of a planned drill on April 26. The zoo will be closed as a result.
  Residents might see and hear emergency responders at the zoo through noon.
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  “Please know this is an exercise situation. Here at Denver Zoo, providing a safe environment for everyone that walks through our gates and our animals is an essential piece of what allows us to be a globally renowned wildlife conservation institution, as well as one o
  
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• New Owners Of Iconic Redstone Castle Look To Transform It Into Wellness Center

  23-04-2022 20:38
  
  PITKIN COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4) – An iconic Pitkin County landmark was recently purchased for nearly $12 million. The new owners of the Redstone Castle have plans to turn it into a wellness center.
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  The Aspen Times reports Stephane De Baets bought the castle, built in 1902, after visiting it last December. It has hosted guests including the Rockefeller family.
  The property includes 15 bedrooms, 15 bathrooms on 25,000 square feet.
  
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• Sandy Creek Fire Now Fully Contained; Evacuations Lifted

  23-04-2022 19:41
  
  LAMAR, Colo. (CBS4) – Following a tense day of fire danger, Kiowa County officials say firefighters contained the Sandy Creek Fire burning near Lamar. The fire forced the towns of Chivington and Brandon to be evacuated.
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  Those evacuations were lifted on Friday night.
  Kiowa County officials tell CBS4 “a few small structures” were burned, and four homes in Brandon were in the direct path of the fire. Fortunately, firefighters were able to save them.
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• Resurgence of vinyl gets in the groove with help from Denver turntable manufacturer

  23-04-2022 18:27
  
  Victrola is creating more music memories for both old and new record collectors.
  
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• Douglas County Warns Of Wicked Wind & Potential Hazards

  23-04-2022 18:27
  
  DOUGLAS COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4) – Douglas County Sheriff’s deputies had their hands full with wind damage on Friday night. They shared images of some heavy message boards which were no match for the gusty wind.“Wow! Anyone see Toto, Dorothy, or the flying monkeys last night? The wind wreaked havoc all over Douglas County,” the sheriff’s office shared on social media.
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  Fortunately there are any reported or apparent injuries.
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• Crews Rush To Extinguish Fire Burning In Multiple Units In Arvada

  23-04-2022 07:59
  
  ARVADA, Colo. (CBS4)– Firefighters in Arvada battled a fire that consumed multiple units on Friday night. Fire crews rushed to the fire at West 59th Place and Kipling Street.
  There were no reports of injuries, however several pets were rescued.Picture from early arrival on scene. Multiple units were impacted. #w59place pic.twitter.com/83zkTfrP4B
  — Arvada Fire (@ArvadaFire) April 23, 2022Firefighters say the fire started in one unit and spread to others quickly as strong wind gusts fa
  
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• Scientists tracking wildfire risk to Colorado communities

  23-04-2022 06:43
  
  At the U.S. Forest Service's Missoula Fire Sciences Lab, a team put together an interactive map to help show the wildfire risk to communities.
  
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• Fast-moving fire contained in southeast Colorado

  23-04-2022 06:11
  
  The communities of Brandon and Chivington in Kiowa County were evacuated for the grass fire Friday.
  
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• A Different Fire Risk: People Living In Colorado’s Forests

  23-04-2022 06:11
  
  NEDERLAND, Colo. (CBS4)– With Red Flag warnings in place in counties across Colorado, the list of potential fire threats continues to expand.
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  “The Red Flag… isn’t the boy crying wolf,” said Nederland Fire Protection District’s Eric Abramson.
  On public land only a short distance from town there is often a threat, that rangers, sheriff’s deputies, local marshals and firefighters look for.
  “It’s a problem in many communities aroun
  
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• Man who killed gas station clerk sentenced

  23-04-2022 06:09
  
  Samuel Birch was convicted of killing 24-year-old Mauricio Perez on Thanksgiving Day 2020.
  
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• Health officials say COVID-19 cases remain low in Colorado

  23-04-2022 06:08
  
  Cases have gone up in recent weeks but remain low compared to the numbers seen during the omicron wave.
  
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• If Colorado can go without a gas fee right now, why can't that happen every year?

  23-04-2022 06:03
  
  A new state gas fee is supposed to take effect in July, but state lawmakers want to delay it while still giving the Dept. of Transportation $77 million. How?
  
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• Next with Kyle Clark full show (4/22/22)

  23-04-2022 06:01
  
  Making changes to combat a rise in temperatures. - Does it count as money saved when a fee is delayed?
  
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• Crews Rush To Extinguish Fire Burning In Multiple Units

  23-04-2022 05:59
  
  ARVADA, Colo. (CBS4)– Firefighters in Arvada battled a fire that consumed multiple units on Friday night. Fire crews rushed to the fire at West 59th Place.
  There were no reports of injuries. Fire crews were able to extinguish the fire.Picture from early arrival on scene. Multiple units were impacted. #w59place pic.twitter.com/83zkTfrP4B
  — Arvada Fire (@ArvadaFire) April 23, 2022
  
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• ‘Viva La Vacuna’ Artist Wins Contest Motivating Latino Youth To Get Vaccinated

  23-04-2022 05:27
  
  DENVER (CBS4)– It’s a message that’s clear.
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  “Viva la vacuna because most of the time we say ‘Viva Mexico,’ and since I’m Mexican, I mixed my culture with the saying,” said Monserrat Diaz, a junior at Jefferson High School.
  There are now posters with the saying that means “Long live the vaccine” created by Diaz at 18 bus stops around the Denver metro area. Diaz won an art contest geared towards motivating Latino youth to ge
  
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• How one Colorado county's responding to rising temperatures

  23-04-2022 05:11
  
  Colorado has warmed by 2.2°F over the last century, and in the same amount of time, San Miguel County went up by 3.3°F.
  
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• Mandatory Evacuation Order Lifted For Some Residents Of Colorado Mountain Estates For Fire Burning In Teller County

  23-04-2022 05:10
  
  TELLER COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4)– The Teller County Sheriff’s Office issued a mandatory evacuation order for Colorado Mountain Estates on Friday evening. The evacuation order was put into effect due to a fire burning in Bullion Circle.
  Some of those evacuations were lifted at 9 p.m. Friday, mainly for those living on the north end of Colorado Mountain Estates.This is the Teller County Sheriff's Office. Colorado Mountain Estates is under a Mandatory Evacuation Notice due to a fire in the a
  
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• 2 Colorado Astronauts Ready To Blast Off Into Space Aboard The SpaceX Falcon 9 Rocket

  23-04-2022 04:53
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – Saturday is a big day for two Colorado astronauts. Jessica Watson and Kjell Lindgren will be onboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket heading into space. (credit: CBS)
  Watson will become the first Black woman to spend six months on the International Space Station. She’s part of NASA’s CREW-4 mission.(credit: CBS)
  Watkins grew up in Colorado, and visits often with her family living in Boulder.
  Lindgren studied at the University of Colorado and also Colorado State Univers
  
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• Rapids trade for USMNT striker Gyasi Zardes

  23-04-2022 04:52
  
  Gyasi Zardes has logged 101 goals with the Columbus Crew and L.A. Galaxy.
  
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• Anchor Center brings hope to visually impaired kids

  23-04-2022 04:44
  
  Danielle Grant and Steve Staeger are raising money for the school as part of the 'Dancing with the Anchors' competition.
  
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• House Gives Initial Approval To Fentanyl Bill After Debating 16 Of 100+ Amendments Drafted For The Bill

  23-04-2022 04:29
  
  DENVER (CBS4)– The state House has given initial approval to a sweeping bill to deal with the fentanyl crisis. It would make the distribution of even small amounts of fentanyl a felony and require mandatory prison for anyone who sells fentanyl resulting in someone’s death.
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  The most controversial provision in the bill would make possession alone a felony in some cases.
  While lawmakers largely agree on the penalties for dealers, they are divided over where to draw the lin
  
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• Colorado GOP vice chair suggests Polis' support of Disney means supporting 'sexual grooming' of kids

  23-04-2022 04:28
  
  Responding to Gov. Polis' Disney tweet, Priscilla Rahn wrote: "You'll target and destroy CO SMALL businesses and support the sexual grooming of 5-8 year olds."
  
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• New podcast explores homelessness in Denver

  23-04-2022 04:27
  
  Nathan Havey and Johnna Flood from Elevated Denver, a new social equity organization, launched a podcast to bring attention to homelessness.
  
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• 'Our risk is significant': State leaders say they're prepared for 'above average' fire season

  23-04-2022 03:58
  
  We've already seen numerous fires, even though fire season was historically a four-month stretch in the summer months.
  
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• American Gyasi Zardes Acquired By Colorado From Columbus

  23-04-2022 03:40
  
  COMMERCE CITY, Colo. (AP) — U.S. national team forward Gyasi Zardes was acquired by Major League Soccer’s Colorado Rapids from the Columbus Crew on Friday for $300,000 in 2022 general allocation money. Columbus also could receive up to $1.1 million more in general allocation money if Zardes reaches multiple performance metrics and re-signs with the Crew through 2025.
  Zardes, a 30-year-old from Hawthorne, California, scored 61 goals in 122 games for the Crew in all competitions and ha
  
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• Even with 100% containment, firefighters continuing to monitor 37E fire

  23-04-2022 03:36
  
  Even though it's 100% contained, firefighters still need to patrol and monitor the burned area for flare-ups.
  
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• Family in Larkspur takes in Ukrainian woman, 22 years after hosting her as exchange student

  23-04-2022 03:32
  
  Maryna Sheveria was an exchange student when she was 16 in Colorado. When Russia invaded Ukraine, the same family invited her, and now her family, back.
  
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• State representative arrested for suspicion of DUI near Broomfield school

  23-04-2022 03:17
  
  Democratic Rep. Matt Gray disputed he was intoxicated in a now-deleted tweet.
  
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• Evacuations lifted after fire in north Colorado Springs

  23-04-2022 02:52
  
  Crews have knocked down the bulk of the fire near Interquest Parkway and I-25, CSFD said
  
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• How to safely clear fallen trees, branches in Denver

  23-04-2022 02:35
  
  Denver Parks & Recreation reminds residents to be cautious when handling fallen trees and branches.
  
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• Denver Weather: Extremely Critical Fire Danger Continues Tonight

  23-04-2022 02:10
  
  Our Red Flag Warnings and High Wind Warnings continue through this evening as strong wind continues to roar in Colorado.
  The Red Flag Warning will expire at 9:00 pm, but the High Wind Warning won’t expire until midnight. Our humidity levels and temperatures will improve, but the wind will stick with us well into early Saturday morning.
  All of this wind has not only created fire concerns, but all air quality issues with all of the blowing dust and dirt. We usually have a perfect view out of
  
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• 2 Arrested In Connection With Suspected ‘Flophouse’ Linked To Fentanyl Overdoses In Douglas County

  23-04-2022 01:53
  
  LONE TREE, Colo. (CBS4)– Two people have been arrested after SWAT officers raided a home in the Lone Tree area where two people died three months earlier… to the day. (credit: CBS)
  There are two separate investigations involving the house. The first involves the deaths of the two people in January, the second involves the use of drugs.In the first incident, coroner’s reports show both Juan King and Kayla Seymour had numerous drugs in their systems including fentanyl. It’
  
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• Spinney Mountain, Eleven Mile State Parks announce 2022 opening dates

  23-04-2022 01:38
  
  The reservoirs at both parks are known for trophy rainbow trout and pike.
  
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• Mandatory Evacuation Order Issued For Fire Burning Near Colorado Mountain Estates In Teller County

  23-04-2022 01:20
  
  TELLER COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4)– The Teller County Sheriff’s Office issued a mandatory evacuation order for Colorado Mountain Estates on Friday evening. The evacuation order was put into effect due to a fire burning in Bullion Circle.This is the Teller County Sheriff's Office. Colorado Mountain Estates is under a Mandatory Evacuation Notice due to a fire in the area of Bullion Circle. You should evacuate now.Call 9-1-1 only if you are in immediate danger. Follow @TCSOPIO or tune to local
  
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• Smoke Plume From ‘Sandy Creek Fire’ Burning Near Lamar Is So Big It Shows Up On Radar

  23-04-2022 01:15
  
  LAMAR, Colo. (CBS4)– A grassland fire, dubbed the Sandy Creek Fire, burning near Lamar in southeast Colorado is so big, the smoke plume is showing up on radar. The towns of Chivington and Brandon received evacuation notices at 3:41 p.m.
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  The smoke plume extends nearly 80 miles toward Burlington. It’s burning 10 miles northeast of Lamar near the border of Kiowa and Prowers counties.
  The fire measures 2,000 acres and was 45% contained on Friday evening.
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• Denver Art Museum Celebrates Dia De Niño With Free Admission

  23-04-2022 01:13
  
  DENVER (CBS4)- During the pandemic one thing kids missed out on was socialization and community building. The Denver Art Museum is trying to fix that this Sunday April 24, 2022 by hosting Dia De Niño.
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  This isn’t a new event though. Denver Art Museum’s Senior Spanish Language and Community Engagement Liaison Cara Ricciardi grew up in Mexico City. Every spring her community celebrated Dia De Niño or “Children’s Day (in English).
  “Dia De Ni&
  
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• Hottest April temperature in 30 years recorded in Denver on Friday

  23-04-2022 01:10
  
  Windy conditions continue across eastern Colorado with some gusts over 60 mph and the heat broke the daily record in Denver.
  
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• Collective Bargaining Unit Bill Faces Criticism From County Commissioners

  23-04-2022 01:10
  
  DENVER (CBS4)– Two Democratic state lawmakers are expected to announce a controversial labor bill in the final days of the legislative session. On Friday, county commissioners from across Colorado condemned the bill at the state Capitol.
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  The bill would require counties to recognize county employees as a collective bargaining unit if 50% of them want to unionize.
  Right now, counties are not required to recognize collective bargaining units.
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  “In this top-dow
  
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• Changes Planned To Haunted Mine Ride At Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park After 6-Year-Old’s Death

  23-04-2022 01:03
  
  GLENWOOD SPRINGS, Colo. (CBS4) – Changes are coming to a ride at the Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park after a death occurred on the ride last fall. On Friday, the amusement park announced it would completely overhaul the Haunted Mine Shaft drop tower ride.(credit: Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park)
  The park said changes would come to the queuing line, operator controls, ride structure and restraints. Operators have already gone through new training for all rides at the park. (credit: CBS)
  In
  
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• Porcupine, Turtle, Snake Among Denver Zoo Residents Visiting State Capitol

  23-04-2022 00:58
  
  DENVER (CBS4)– State lawmakers took a break from their legislative duties to welcome some unusual guests. Friday is the annual “Zoo Day” at the state Capitol. (credit: CBS)
  The Denver Zoo brought some of its residents that aren’t the most popular animals on display, including a porcupine, snake and a turtle. (credit: CBS)
  “Some of the not-so-sexy animals necessarily, the big charismatic animals but they also have an important role in bio diversity and remind people
  
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• Mountain Town Gets $1 Million Grant To Upgrade Water System To Help Fight Fires, Lower Cost Of Living

  23-04-2022 00:23
  
  MINTURN, Colo. (CBS4) – The last update to the water system was in 1988 and went from wooden pipes in the ground to a steel tank system. Mayor Earle Bidez says this is just as significant of an upgrade in the works.The town plans to purchase a $2.25 million concrete water tank that holds 600,000 gallons with the help of a federal grant for $1 million, thanks in part to Sen. Michael Bennet who went to bat for them in Washington D.C.(credit: CBS)
  “It’s finally nice to see the fed
  
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• COVID impact on 2022 draft class: Larger and older group could benefit Broncos

  23-04-2022 00:10
  
  A Broncos trade up to the first round is unlikely. A trade up from No. 64 to higher in the second round is more likely.
  
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• COVID Cases On The Rise In Colorado, Omicron Variants Blamed

  23-04-2022 00:08
  
  DENVER (CBS4)– COVID cases are on the rise again in Colorado. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment said the culprits are variants of Omicron. (credit: CBS)
  The 7-day positivity rate is above 5% and is expected to climb in the coming weeks.The experts hope the high level of community immunity from vaccinations and prior infections will protect the state from a surge of severe illness.“It’s uncertain how really likely a scenario where we would see this virus g
  
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