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• Denver DA Warns Android Users Of Attack After Security Issue Involving Mic, Camera

  26-04-2022 23:55
  
  DENVER (CBS4)– The Denver District Attorney’s Office is warning Android users that they may be facing the threat of being attacked. This after a security issue was uncovered that leaves a device’s microphone and camera vulnerable to remote access.Android Users Beware
  Android users are facing the threat of being attacked after a security issue was uncovered that leaves a device’s microphone and camera vulnerable to remote access.
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• Amid Dry, Fire-Prone Weather, Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Reviews Fire Evacuation Plan

  26-04-2022 23:40
  
  COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (CBS4) – The Cheyenne Mountain Zoo shared its plans in the event they need to evacuate in case of a fire. The zoo has specific safe zones to protect the animals.
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  KKTV reports each building is built to be fire resistant with concrete blocks and metal, and sprinkler systems throughout the property.
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  Each year the zoo works with the fire department on mitigation work.
  “You never know exactly what is going to look like so we just conside
  
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• 1 Hospitalized Following Castle Rock House Fire

  26-04-2022 23:20
  
  By Danielle ChaviraCASTLE ROCK, Colo. (CBS4) – Firefighters rushed to a home on fire in Castle Rock on Tuesday afternoon. Castle Rock Police say the home is on Dove Valley and Paint Pony Circle.
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  Police say the fire is extinguished, and one person was taken to the hospital.
  Copter4 flew over the home which showed burn marks coming from a window on the side of the home. It appeared a ladder was propped up against the wall below that window.
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• Evans Police Officers Involved In Shooting

  26-04-2022 22:15
  
  EVANS, Colo. (CBS4)– Police officers in Evans were involved in a shooting on Tuesday afternoon. Officers were called to the area of 37th Street and 35th Avenue.12:40 PM | Attention Residents: There is currently heavy Police presence at 37th Street and 35th Avenue. Please avoid the area if possible. pic.twitter.com/sGVN01wh41
  — EvansPD (@evans_pd) April 26, 2022Evans police tweeted that the public should avoid the area if possible.
  
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• Evans Police Officers Involved In Deadly Shooting

  26-04-2022 22:15
  
  EVANS, Colo. (CBS4)– Police officers in Evans were involved in a shooting on Tuesday afternoon. Officers were called to the area of 37th Street and 35th Avenue.
  Investigators say they first responded to a call at a home on 37th Street for a suspicious person who was reportedly armed.
  When officers arrived, they found the suspect armed who reportedly refused to cooperate with them. Officers deployed less lethal munitions, but were not successful in getting the suspect to surrender.
  They say
  
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• Colorado Doctor: Cutting Out Alcohol And Tobacco Can Lower Risk Of Head And Neck Cancer

  26-04-2022 22:13
  
  ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (CBS4)– We may wind down with a glass of wine after work, but alcohol is a major risk factor for head and neck cancer. So are all tobacco products. In addition to that, 70% of cancers in the back of the throat are linked to HPV, according to the CDC.
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  Dr. Paul Van der Sloot is a surgeon with the head and neck surgical specialty group at Swedish Medical Center. He says there are ways to prevent it.
  “You know, I think those are probably the key el
  
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• Weld County Deputy John Maedel Accused Of Stalking, Harassment

  26-04-2022 21:55
  
  GREELEY, Colo. (CBS4)– Formal charges have been filed against Weld County Sheriff’s Deputy John Maedel. He is accused of stalking and harassment.John Maedel (credit: Weld County)
  An advisement hearing is set for June 13 in Greeley.
  
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• WATCH: 2 Students At A Denver High School Find Out They’re Getting Life-Changing Scholarships

  26-04-2022 20:55
  
  (CBS4) – CBS4 cameras were rolling when two Colorado students found out they won big scholarships.
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  Khamani Murphy and Emily Davis are seniors at Kipp Northeast Denver Leadership Academy. Both students applied for competitive scholarships. Winners receive $60,00 toward the cost of college, one-on-one mentorship and networking opportunities. Every student selected is a leader at their high school.
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  The school’s college counselor, Alfredo Gallegos, says these
  
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• Peyton ‘The Intern’ Manning Video Wins Denver Broncos Their First Webby Award

  26-04-2022 20:25
  
  DENVER (CBS4)– The Denver Broncos are being recognized for their video featuring former quarterback Peyton Manning. It won a Webby Award in the Sports Social Video category. (credit: Denver Broncos)
  The Broncos 2021 schedule release video is titled “Peyton ‘The Intern’ Manning.” It shows the Super Bowl 50 champion conducting mundane tasks at the Broncos headquarters, like fertilizing the grass on the training center field, delivering mail and dusting footballs. (cre
  
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• Denver Zoo Reopens After Closure For Emergency Preparedness Drill

  26-04-2022 20:24
  
  DENVER (CBS4)– The Denver Zoo reopened Tuesday afternoon after it was closed until noon for an emergency preparedness drill. Guests likely saw emergency response vehicles at or around the zoo earlier in the day.
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  There were several agencies taking part in the drill, including the Denver Police Department, the Denver Fire Department, and 911 dispatchers. They worked on streamlining communication and response times in case of a threat to public safety.
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  “We re
  
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• Protection Plan For Canada Lynx Due By 2024 Under Legal Deal

  26-04-2022 19:57
  
  BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — U.S. wildlife officials have agreed to craft a new habitat protection plan for the rare, snow-loving Canada lynx that could include more land in Colorado and other western states, under a legal agreement with environmentalists announced Tuesday. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service faces a 2024 deadline to draft the new plan after settling a legal challenge from two groups — Wild Earth Guardians and Wilderness Workshop.(credit: Colorado Parks & Wildlife)
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• Denver’s Summer Youth Employment Program Encourages Teens To Get Experience On The Job

  26-04-2022 19:40
  
  DENVER (CBS4)– The City of Denver is creating a program to help teens looking for a summer job. Denver’s Summer Youth Employment Program is teaming up with Denver Public Schools to help nearly 200 students find jobs and get the skills to keep them.
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  “I think employers who are willing to maybe hire a little younger than they might have been, are willing to do so because they’re anxious for some talent,” said Susan Liehe with the office of Denv
  
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• Ultimate NFL Mock Draft for 2022: Who will the Broncos pick?

  26-04-2022 19:37
  
  With the 2022 NFL Draft approaching, hosts across the Locked On Podcast Network participated in their own mock draft. Check out all the picks!
  
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• Locked And Loaded Jet Stream Will Keep Colorado Mostly Dry And Windy Through Early May

  26-04-2022 19:33
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – The month of April 2022 will forever be known for strong wind and high fire danger around Colorado, all thanks to a very persistent and active jet stream. If you’re hoping for change as we roll into the month of May, unfortunately, we have some bad news.
  As it stands right now, we’re in for more of the same over the next few weeks with a “locked and loaded” jet stream pattern. The locked refers to the stagnant position of the jet with only subtle cha
  
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• Denver Police Encourage Teens To Join Volunteer Program

  26-04-2022 19:28
  
  DENVER (CBS4)– The Denver Police Department is helping teenagers expand their knowledge this summer. It’s part of the behind-the-scenes policing in Denver, or the Youth Community Academy and Teen Volunteer Program. (credit: Denver Police)
  The Youth Academy provides opportunities for teens to learn about the police department, including SWAT, Mounted Patrol, K9s and crime scene investigation.The academy is at the Denver Police Academy at 2155 N. Akron Way, Denver, on Saturday, May 21
  
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• Fentanyl Bill Goes Before State Senate After Passing In The House

  26-04-2022 19:26
  
  (CBS4) — A highly-debated bill aimed to crackdown on fentanyl will be presented to the State Senate Tuesday. Fentanyl-related overdoses have spiked more than 260% since 2019 in Colorado. Some legislatures hope passing this specific bill will save lives.
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  That bill was heard in the state judiciary committee at 8 a.m.
  On Monday, four State house Democrats voted against it, saying it went too far. All but five State House Republicans voted against it, saying it didn’t go fa
  
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• Two Students At Kipp Northeast Denver Leadership Academy Awarded Life-Changing Scholarships

  26-04-2022 19:25
  
  (CBS4) — CBS4 cameras were rolling when two students found out they won big scholarships.
  (credit: CBS)
  Khamani Murphy and Emily Davis are seniors at Kipp Northeast Denver Leadership Academy. Both students applied for competitive scholarships. Winners receive $60,00 dollars toward the cost of college, one-on-one mentorship and networking opportunities. Every student selected is a leader at their high school.
  (credit: CBS)
  The school’s college counselor, Alfredo Gallegos, says these s
  
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• Vietnam Veteran Frank Webb Celebrates CU Graduation 50 Years Later

  26-04-2022 19:18
  
  BOULDER, Colo. (CBS4)– A Vietnam veteran is finally celebrating his graduation 50 years later. Frank Webb was finishing up his senior year at the University of Colorado Boulder in 1968 when he received his call to duty. Frank Webb (credit: CU Boulder)
  A year later he was deployed to Vietnam. It wasn’t until 1971 that Webb received his degree in political science when he returned home. Frank Webb (credit: CU Boulder)
  Now, he’s traveling to Folsom Field on May 5 to celebrate with
  
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• Denver Zoo Closed Until Noon Tuesday During Emergency Preparedness Drill

  26-04-2022 18:34
  
  DENVER (CBS4)– The Denver Zoo will be closed until noon Tuesday for an emergency preparedness drill. Guests may see emergency response vehicles at or around the zoo on Tuesday morning.
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  There will be several agencies taking part in the drill, including the Denver Police Department, the Denver Fire Department, and 911 dispatchers. They will be working on streamlining communication and response times in case of a threat to public safety.
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  “We really feel it&rs
  
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• Peyton 'The Intern' Manning social video wins award

  26-04-2022 17:21
  
  The video took viewers through Manning’s “internship” with the Broncos as he performs various tasks with different departments.
  
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• Broncos Begin New Era In Nathaniel Hackett And Russell Wilson’s First Minicamp

  26-04-2022 17:18
  
  ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — It wasn’t just the rap and rock pulsating through the giant speakers at the first minicamp practice of 2022 that exposed a new energy at the Denver Broncos training center. The ones who really delivered the juice to go with the jams were new ball-of-fire head coach Nathaniel Hackett and the magnetic Russell Wilson, Denver’s newly acquired quarterback.ENGLEWOOD , CO – APRIL 25: Russell Wilson (3) of the Denver Broncos works out during mini camp on M
  
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• Broncos Begin New Era In Hackett And Wilson’s First Minicamp

  26-04-2022 17:18
  
  ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — It wasn’t just the rap and rock pulsating through the giant speakers at the first minicamp practice of 2022 that exposed a new energy at the Denver Broncos training center. The ones who really delivered the juice to go with the jams were new ball-of-fire head coach Nathaniel Hackett and the magnetic Russell Wilson, Denver’s newly acquired quarterback.ENGLEWOOD , CO – APRIL 25: Russell Wilson (3) of the Denver Broncos works out during mini camp on M
  
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• Aurora Police: Downed Power Lines Due To Serious Crash Blocks South Parker Road, Quincy Avenue Intersection

  26-04-2022 16:24
  
  AURORA, Colo. (CBS4) – One person was seriously hurt in a single-vehicle crash that downed power lines near the intersection with S Parker Road and E Quincy Avenue in Aurora early Tuesday morning.
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  According to an Aurora Police Department tweet, there was only one person in the vehicle at the time of the crash around 4 a.m. This individual was taken to the hospital to treat serious injuries. It was unknown what led to the crash during the morning investigation. This intersecti
  
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• Football Helped Immigrant Komotay Koffie And His Brother Embrace Being Different

  26-04-2022 16:21
  
  (AP) – Komotay Koffie steps outside Landow Performance in suburban Denver where he’s just finished another training session in his quest to join his brother, Indianapolis Colts edge rusher Kwity Paye, in the NFL.
  East Team defensive back Komotay Koffie of Northern Colorado during the East-West Shrine Bowl game on Feb. 3, 2022, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. (credit: Jordon Kelly/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
  “I’m not even supposed to be here,” offers Koffie,
  
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• Denver Weather: This April Could Soon Become The Driest On Record

  26-04-2022 16:13
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – There is only a meager chance for moisture in Denver before Sunday. Therefore there is a good chance this month becomes the driest April on record in the city.
  The record for the driest April currently belongs to 1963 when only 0.03″ of precipitation was measured at the old Stapleton Airport. So far this month, just 0.01″ of precipitation has been recorded at the current airport. Most rain gauges throughout the metro area have also measured only a paltry amount
  
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• Denver Weather: This April Could Soon Be Declared The Driest On Record

  26-04-2022 16:13
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – There is only a meager chance for moisture in Denver before Sunday. Therefore there is a good chance this month becomes the driest April on record in the city.
  The record for the driest April currently belongs to 1963 when only 0.03″ of precipitation was measured at the old Stapleton Airport. So far this month, just 0.01″ of precipitation has been recorded at the current airport. Most rain gauges throughout the metro area have also measured only a paltry amount
  
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• City Of Denver, Denver Public Schools Helps Teens Find Summer Employment

  26-04-2022 15:53
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – Many employers are still struggling to hire as they emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic. The hope is teens will fill open positions over the summer, especially in restaurants and retail.
  The City of Denver’s youth employment program is trying to help young people secure jobs.
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  “We used to struggle to get employers willing to take on a young person. Now we have lots of employers,” said Susan Liehe with Denver’s Office of Economic Developmen
  
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• Woman Killed In Crash While Crossing Street In Aurora

  26-04-2022 15:34
  
  AURORA, Colo. (CBS4) — A woman was hit and killed in a crash in Aurora Monday night. Aurora Police Department says she was hit by a Jeep Cherokee, and the driver stayed at the scene.
  According to the Aurora PD press release, police responded to the report of a crash with a pedestrian near the intersection with S Havana Street and E Virginia Avenue. Along with firefighters, they found the woman dead at the scene.
  Investigators say the Jeep was traveling northbound on Havana when it hit the
  
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• Aurora Police: Downed Power Lines Due To Serious Crash Blocks Parker Road, Quincy Avenue Intersection

  26-04-2022 13:54
  
  AURORA, Colo. (CBS4) — Downed power lines due to a serious crash were blocking the intersection with Parker Road and Quincy Avenue in Aurora early Tuesday morning.
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  According to Aurora Police Department tweets, multiple people involved in the crash were injured around 4 a.m. at the intersection.
  (credit: CBS)Power lines are down in the area.@XcelEnergyCO has been notified.Plan for a different route this morning.
  — Aurora Police Dept (@AuroraPD) April 26, 2022Police advis
  
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• Local product Chad Muma on doorstep of fulfilling lifelong NFL dream

  26-04-2022 07:00
  
  Chad Muma, a local product who played at Legend High School at the University of Wyoming, is expected to be selected in the 2022 NFL draft.
  
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• Families struggle to get help from insurance to clean up Marshall Fire smoke damage

  26-04-2022 07:00
  
  The state has fielded more than 30 complaints about these types of insurance claims.
  
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• 2 Colorado towns will try 4th of July drone shows due to fire risk

  26-04-2022 06:52
  
  Castle Pines has not ruled out a firework display, but along with Parker, they are definitely doing a 4th of July drone show.
  
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• Polis signs bill for 10 hours per week of free universal preschool

  26-04-2022 06:43
  
  The program will provide preschool for all children the year before they start kindergarten at no cost to their families beginning in 2023.
  
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• Homeowners begin cleanup after water main break floods backyards and basements

  26-04-2022 06:42
  
  Some people said there was more than 2 feet of water in their basements and yards during the worst of the flood on Sunday.
  
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• Colorado House passes fentanyl bill

  26-04-2022 06:40
  
  House Bill 1326 passed the House on Monday, with strong opposition from some Democratic leaders.
  
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• Family hopes sharing story of loss can prevent another opioid death

  26-04-2022 06:20
  
  He was the first in his family to graduate college and was trying to overcome addiction. MSU Denver grad Eric Perez, out of rehab last week, died last night.
  
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• Denver Family Awaits City’s Help After Home Flooded With Sewage

  26-04-2022 05:59
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – Twice in the last year Joe Walsh and his wife Jen have had to clean up after sewage flooded into their home. Last May, a water main broke and flooded a sewer line, pushing the contents into their basement.
  “It was raw sewage and standing water, about three to four inches in our basement,” Joe Walsh said.
  It took months of fighting and time out of their home.
  (credit: CBS)
  “Our little guy has some lung issues, so we are staying at friend’s house. it w
  
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• Colorado Parks and Wildlife director on leave after complaints

  26-04-2022 05:55
  
  Dan Prenzlow has been put on administrative leave after the DNR received several complaints about inappropriate comments and interactions at a conference.
  
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• Police reports: After-school staff wouldn't send kids home with lawmaker before DUI arrest

  26-04-2022 05:44
  
  Staff at the after-school program didn't want Rep. Matt Gray (D) to drive, particularly with his kids, police reports said. He said he was having a panic attack.
  
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• City Of Denver, DPS Helps Teens Find Summer Employment

  26-04-2022 05:40
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – Many employers are still struggling to hire as they emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic. The hope is teens will fill open positions over the summer, especially in restaurants and retail.
  The City of Denver’s youth employment program is trying to help young people secure jobs.
  (credit: CBS)
  “We used to struggle to get employers willing to take on a young person. Now we have lots of employers,” said Susan Liehe with Denver’s Office of Economic Developmen
  
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• ‘I Am Hopeful’: Crews Getting To Work On Clearing Superior Homes Burned In Marshall Fire

  26-04-2022 05:34
  
  SUPERIOR, Colo. (CBS4) – Heavy machinery tore away at concrete while other excavators piled up metal in the Sagamore neighborhood of Superior. The homes were destroyed in the Marshall Fire in December 2021.
  “I’m impressed with the speed that they’re moving,” said Ricardo Miranda, as he and his wife Melissa drove through their levelled neighborhood for a look at progress. “I think it’s pretty well organized the way they’re running down the street an
  
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• Russell Wilson takes the field for 1st time in Broncos practice

  26-04-2022 05:31
  
  The Broncos' first offseason practice featured new leaders: QB Russell Wilson and head coach Nathaniel Hackett.
  
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• And on first day, Wilson fakes handoff to Hackett, fires complete

  26-04-2022 05:31
  
  Broncos first offseason practice featured new leaders: QB Russell Wilson, head coach Nathaniel Hackett.
  
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• Service restored after large water main break in Berkeley neighborhood

  26-04-2022 05:24
  
  Water was restored to people in the area of 45th and Perry Monday night after a large water main break Sunday morning.
  
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• Denver Family Await City’s Help After Home Flooded With Sewage

  26-04-2022 05:20
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – Twice in the last year Joe Walsh and his wife Jen have had to clean up after sewage flooded into their home. Last May, a water main broke and flooded a sewer line, pushing the contents into their basement.
  “It was raw sewage and standing water, about three to four inches in our basement,” Joe Walsh said.
  It took months of fighting and time out of their home.
  (credit: CBS)
  “Our little guy has some lung issues, so we are staying at friend’s house. it w
  
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• Harper and Hoskins lead Phillies past error-prone Rockies 8-2

  26-04-2022 05:10
  
  Colorado had solo home runs from Connor Joe and Randal Grichuk in Monday night's road loss.
  
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• CPW Director, Dan Prenzlow, On Leave Following Controversial Comment

  26-04-2022 05:09
  
  (CBS4) – The Colorado Parks and Wildlife Director Dan Prenzlow was placed on paid administrative leave after making an inappropriate and insensitive comment. Prenzlow made the comment at a conference in Vail while addressing Alease “Aloe” Lee, who serves as Statewide Partnership Coordinator for Colorado.
  Dan Prenzlow (credit: Colorado Parks & Wildlife)
  Lee wrote an open letter to Gov. Jared Polis calling for Prenzlow to be fired after she “bore the brunt of this racis
  
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• CSU football wife shows true 'grit' in daily battle with cystic fibrosis

  26-04-2022 04:34
  
  Kim and Jay Norvell hold annual Grit Run 5K to benefit cystic fibrosis research. The first Colorado State edition brought out more than 300 participants.
  
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• Police, School Employees Reportedly Smelled Alcohol Before State Rep. Matt Gray’s Arrest

  26-04-2022 03:49
  
  BROOMFIELD, Colo. (CBS4) – New details from Broomfield Police state State Rep. Matt Gray, 41, was picking up his children from school before he was arrested on suspicion of DUI. Gray was arrested on April 21 on Broadlands Drive.
  (credit: Broomfield Police)
  Employees at the school tell police they called them because Gray was stumbling and smelled of alcohol.
  A police report states a responding officer also reported he smelled alcohol on Gray.
  After the arrest, Gray tweeted he was not under
  
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• Police, School Employees Reportedly Smell Alcohol Before State Rep. Matt Gray’s Arrest

  26-04-2022 03:49
  
  BROOMFIELD, Colo. (CBS4) – New details from Broomfield Police state State Rep. Matt Gray, 41, was picking up his children from school before he was arrested on suspicion of DUI. Gray was arrested on April 21 on Broadlands Drive.
  (credit: Broomfield Police)
  Employees at the school tell police they called them because Gray was stumbling and smelled of alcohol.
  A police report states a responding officer also reported he smelled alcohol on Gray.
  After the arrest, Gray tweeted he was not under
  
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