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• Starbucks Location In Superior Unionizes

  24-04-2022 23:16
  
  SUPERIOR, Colo. (CBS4) – A group of Starbucks baristas in Superior is the first to unionize in Colorado. Employee at the Rock Creek Circle location voted in favor of forming a local chapter of the Service Employees International Union.
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  It’s part of a push for higher wages, looser rules surrounding tips and more scheduling options.
  Five other Starbucks locations in Denver and Colorado Springs are considering unionizing.
  
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• VIDEO: Fire In Yuma County Destroys 1 Home

  24-04-2022 22:44
  
  YUMA COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4) – A fire in Yuma County on Friday destroyed at least one home and burned at least 3,000 acres. The Yuma Fireman’s Association says neighbors helped crews by using their tractors to disc a fire line for water trucks, fuel trucks and ambulances.
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  The fire started at County Road M and County Road 31, south of Highway 34. Dramatic video from the Yuma Fire’s Association shows a crew driving through flames and smoke.
  
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• Pedestrian Hit & Killed On East Colfax In Aurora

  24-04-2022 21:52
  
  AURORA, Colo. (CBS4) – Aurora police say someone hit and killed a pedestrian late Saturday night on East Colfax Avenue near Moline Street. Police say preliminary information show a Toyota FJ Cruiser was heading east at around 10 p.m. when the driver hit a man.
  The victim was taken to the hospital with serious injuries, but later died at the hospital. Police say the driver is identified and has been cooperative.
  Investigators don’t know yet if speed, alcohol or drugs are factors. It&r
  
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• Susan Holmes, Fort Collins Mother, Convicted Of Lying On Red Flag Petition

  24-04-2022 20:59
  
  FORT COLLINS, Colo. (CBS4) – Susan Holmes, the woman at the center of a controversial years-long case in Fort Collins, was found guilty on April 22. Holmes was convicted of perjury and attempting to influence a public servant.
  In July 2017, Holmes’ son, Jeremy, died in a shooting involving a Colorado State University police officer. Susan called 911 to report her son was suicidal.
  Susan Holmes (credit: CBS)
  She said Jeremy left her home with a knife, which he intended to use to kill
  
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• Search Ongoing For Suspect Who Shot At Fracking Company Truck In Weld County

  24-04-2022 20:04
  
  WELD COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4) – The Weld County Sheriff’s Office says someone shot a truck on Colorado Highway 52 early on April 22. They say the shooting appears random, but they want to find the suspect.
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  Authorities say a man driving a truck belonging to a fracking company was driving eastbound on CO 52 when he thought he heard a loud “backfire.” He told deputies he thought it came from a vehicle heading in the opposite direction between W
  
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• Lakewood Families Reflect On Climate Issues At Earth Day Celebration

  24-04-2022 19:32
  
  LAKEWOOD, Colo. (CBS4) – In Lakewood, the community gathered for a windy, but festive Earth Day celebration.
  “We enjoy it. We like seeing all the vendors the music, the food. It’s a good time for the family,” said Andrea Girolmo, a Lakewood resident. “To show an example for my kid and hopefully have a better future for him.”
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  On Saturday, people gathered at Heritage Lakewood to celebrate the planet. Many people also discussed the climate issues fa
  
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• Large Water Main Break Creates Big Mess For Denver Neighborhood

  24-04-2022 18:27
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – Denver Water sent crews to a large water main break in the Berkeley neighborhood Sunday morning. Cars were seen nearly submerged in the water as people trudged through the water near 45th Avenue and Perry Street.
  Denver Water says crews are actively trying to shut the water supply.Denver Water crews responding to a main break near 45th and Perry.
  Please avoid the area while our crews work to repair the main and restore water as quickly and safely as possible.
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• 4 Hospitalized In Early Morning Rollover On I-76

  24-04-2022 17:48
  
  ADAMS COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4) – Eastbound lanes were closed early Sunday morning for a rollover crash. Adams County firefighters responded to the area west of Pecos Street at around 3 a.m.
  (credit: Adams County Fire)
  Colorado State Patrol also responded and is handling the investigation. They say two passenger trucks cut off a semi-truck, causing it to rollover.
  The semi subsequently leaked fuel.
  They say four people were taken to the hospital, however the severity of their injuries is not kn
  
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• Sunday Morning Prep Rally (4/24/22)

  24-04-2022 17:00
  
  Catch up on the latest high school sports news with the Sunday morning Prep Rally!
  
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• Colorado Weather: Mountain Snow Sunday, Turning Cloudy With A Few Evening Showers In Denver

  24-04-2022 16:30
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – A weather system will produce areas of light snow in the mountains on Sunday with some places picking up 4 to 8 inches before the day ends. The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for parts of the central and south-central mountains. Some in the advisory could even get as much as 10 to 12 inches of additional snow.In Denver and along the Front Range the clouds will increase throughout the day with mostly cloudy to overcast conditions expected by su
  
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• Pedestrian dies after being hit in Aurora Saturday night

  24-04-2022 15:28
  
  Police said the crash happened near the intersection of East Colfax Avenue and North Moline Street on Saturday night.
  
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• I-70 Reopened After Hours-Long Closure In Both Directions At Vail Pass

  24-04-2022 07:59
  
  VAIL, Colo. (CBS4) – Safety concerns forced the Colorado Department of Transportation to close a section of Interstate 70 on Saturday afternoon. The closure was lifted hours later just after midnight.#I70 eastbound: Roadway reopened to traffic at Exit 176 – Vail. https://t.co/vKlSpQvTfy
  — Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) (@ColoradoDOT) April 24, 2022The closure started for eastbound drivers at the Vail exit, while it started at Copper Mountain for westbound dri
  
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• Workers at Starbucks in Superior win union election

  24-04-2022 07:13
  
  Union organizers said several other locations are holding votes at the end of April.
  
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• Weld County deputies investigate random highway shooting

  24-04-2022 06:15
  
  The sheriff's office said a truck was struck by gunfire west of Hudson Friday morning.
  
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• Here are the wildfires burning in Colorado

  24-04-2022 05:42
  
  Several fires started amid extreme conditions Friday.
  
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• Woman found guilty of perjury for lying on Red Flag petition against CSU police officer

  24-04-2022 05:21
  
  Susan Holmes, the mother who unsuccessfully tried to use Colorado's Red Flag gun law to disarm the officer who killed her son, was found guilty of perjury.
  
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• Former Colorado politician Dennis Gallagher dead at 82

  24-04-2022 04:45
  
  Gallagher served on the state senate, state house, on Denver's city council and as the city's auditor.
  
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• Cabrera reaches 3,000-hit mark, Tigers and Rockies split DH

  24-04-2022 04:35
  
  Colorado was shut out 13-0 in the first game Saturday before responding with a 3-2 victory in the second.
  
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• Man killed in shooting in Denver Saturday evening

  24-04-2022 04:10
  
  Police said they do not have any information about possible suspects at this time.
  
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• Colorado House approves bill that tightens penalties for low-level possession, distribution of fentanyl

  24-04-2022 03:46
  
  The bill would make it a felony to possess more than one gram of compound fentanyl, which is fentanyl mixed with other drugs.
  
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• Colorado State showcases new team at spring football game

  24-04-2022 03:19
  
  The 'Air Raid' offensive style brought to Fort Collins by new coach Jay Norvell made its Canvas Stadium debut in the 'Green vs. Gold' game.
  
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• House OKs wildfire mitigation grant program, tax credit for Colorado homeowners

  24-04-2022 03:12
  
  State representatives passed a bill that would create a grant program for groups that do mitigation outreach across the state.
  
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• Volunteers planting trees to help Denver cool down

  24-04-2022 02:56
  
  On Saturday, 50 trees were planted in Curtis Park and Five Points.
  
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• Denver Zoo to temporarily close Tuesday for emergency preparedness drill

  24-04-2022 02:39
  
  The drill, which lasts until noon, will involve emergency vehicles and loud noises.
  
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• Pronóstico local: Se espera un domingo mayormente nublado y fresco

  24-04-2022 02:22
  
  Sin embargo, temperaturas aumentarán el lunes, con cielos mayormentes despejados.
  
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• Colorado Weather: Here’s Your Wind Outlook For The Week Of April 24

  24-04-2022 02:13
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – After weeks and weeks with bouts of constant high wind, we’ve decided to give you a wind outlook for the week ahead to help you make your plans. Unfortunately, it isn’t the news you probably want to hear.
  Sunday will be the coolest day of the week ahead, and we’ll still have some wind, but the speeds should be lower than Saturday. We’ll call it breezy instead of windy.
  Monday is looking like it will be the calmest day of the week ahead with mostly li
  
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• March For Peace Brings Montbello Community Together

  24-04-2022 02:00
  
  DENVER (CBS4) — A sea of blue took over the sidewalks and streets of the Montbello neighborhood in Denver as crowds walked proudly with matching shirts. Their goal: reviving hope in the community.
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  The March for Peace, which was held for its second year at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver, aims to raise awareness on recent violence. It featured a 5k run/walk, fitness carnival and a memorial garden honoring loved ones lost to crime.
  Boys & Girls Club member and co
  
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• ‘Fedora Bandit’ Sentenced To 9 Years For Denver Metro Area Bank Robberies 

  24-04-2022 01:29
  
  By Anna Maria Basquez
  JEFFERSON COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4) – A tan fedora, a blue surgical mask and a stolen car were among items linking one man to several bank robberies in the Denver metro area, authorities say. They dubbed him the “Fedora Bandit.”
  (credit: FBI)
  The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Colorado announced this week a federal judge sentenced Daniel Wade Shaw, 32, of Centennial, to 108 months in federal prison for holding up four banks and carjac
  
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• I-70 Closed In Both Directions At Vail Pass

  24-04-2022 00:13
  
  VAIL, Colo. (CBS4) – Safety concerns forced the Colorado Department of Transportation to closed a section of Interstate 70 on Saturday afternoon. The closure starts for eastbound drivers at the Vail exit, while it starts at Copper Mountain for westbound drivers.
  (credit: Colorado Department of Transportation)
  Images from a CDOT camera at Vail Pass show drivers outside of their vehicles, standing on a snow-covered roadway, waiting for it to reopen.
  There haven’t been any reports
  
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