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• ‘We’re Coming After You’: Aurora Police Cracking Down On Illegal Street Racing

  02-05-2022 23:44
  
  AURORA, Colo. (CBS4) – The Aurora Police Department has a message for illegal street racers: “We’re coming after you.” From blocking traffic on interstates to big, destructive burnouts at racing meetups, the Aurora Police Department is fed up. So, they are taking more steps to crack down on illegal and often dangerous activity.
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  “People are getting hurt, cars have been crashed,” said Agent Matt Longshore. “We’ve heard complaints from o
  
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• Denver man guilty in triple shooting of parents, 11-year-old girl

  02-05-2022 23:35
  
  Joseph and Althea McDaniels and their daughter Christine died in May 2019 when a man walked into their home in southwest Denver and shot them.
  
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• State House Passes Bill To Make Prescriptions, Health Care More Affordable

  02-05-2022 23:22
  
  DENVER (CBS4)– The state House has passed a bill that makes prescription drugs and health care more affordable and dependable. The bill makes sure doctors are in charge of a patient’s treatment instead of insurance companies.The bill does so by limiting when a patient has to try and file a treatment their insurance company prefers before they can get what their doctor recommends.The bill also requires insurance companies to pass along savings from manufacturer rebates when it comes t
  
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• From Center Luke Wattenberg To Fast Wideout Montrell Washington, Denver Broncos Add Depth For Quarterback Russell Wilson

  02-05-2022 23:17
  
  (AP) — Russell Wilson’s newest teammates include a center-in-waiting, a defensive end who grew up watching the quarterback play at Wisconsin and a potential fishing buddy who also just so happens to be a blazing returner/wide receiver.
  There was nothing fishy about this draft for the Denver Broncos. It was a weekend dedicated to reeling in depth. The Broncos selected three players on offense and six more on defense.
  “I do feel like we’ve helped our football team,” s
  
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• Orlando Anglada Under Arrest, Allegedly Dealt Fentanyl To Woman Who Nearly Died

  02-05-2022 23:02
  
  (CBS4) – An alleged fentanyl dealer is under arrest after police in Louisville say they saved a young woman who nearly overdosed on the drug. Orlando “Lando” Anglada, 30, was arrested on Sunday in Denver.
  Orlando Anglada (credit: Louisville Police)
  On April 15, Louisville police responded to a medical call. Officers found a 23-year-old woman unconscious and not breathing in the middle of a driveway in the 900 block of Dahlia Street. Officers were told she was poisoned by fentan
  
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• Jury Finds Bustaman Kartabrata Guilty Of Killing 2 Adults, 11-Year-Old

  02-05-2022 22:55
  
  DENVER (CBS4)– A jury has found Bustaman Kartabrata guilty of three counts of first-degree murder for the 2019 killings of Joseph McDaniels, Althea McDaniels, and their eleven-year-old daughter. Jurors deliberated for just three hours before they reached a verdict on April 29.
  Bustaman Kartabrata (credit: Denver Police)
  Kartabrata, 62, entered the home of his wife’s son and family on May 23, 2019 as the family was preparing to move to Mississippi. According to the arrest affidavit, t
  
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• Former Broncos Wide Receiver Emmanuel Sanders To Honor Demaryius Thomas At The Denver Broncos Boys & Girls Club

  02-05-2022 22:46
  
  (CBS4) – Former Denver Broncos wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders will host a special event Wednesday at the Denver Broncos Boys & Girls Club to honor late Broncos wide receiver, Demaryius Thomas.  The two were teammates from 2014 to 2018 and according to the Denver Broncos after Thomas’s death in Dec. 2021, the Emmanuel Sanders Foundation began receiving donations in memory of Thomas.
  Emmanuel Sanders (credit: Evan Semón/CBS)
  The Broncos said a portion of the funds will
  
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• Former Broncos Wide Receiver ‘E’ To Honor Demaryius Thomas At The Denver Broncos Boys And Girls Club

  02-05-2022 22:46
  
  ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (CBS4) – Former Denver Broncos wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders will host a special event Wednesday at the Denver Broncos Boys and Girls Club to honor late Broncos wide receiver, Demaryius Thomas.  The two were teammates from 2014 to 2018 and according to the Denver Broncos after Thomas’s death in Dec. 2021, the Emmanuel Sanders Foundation began receiving donations in memory of Thomas.
  Emmanuel Sanders (credit: Evan Semón/CBS)
  The Broncos said a portion of
  
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• Gross Reservoir Recreation Areas Closed For 2-3 Weeks During Improvement Construction

  02-05-2022 22:17
  
  BOULDER, Colo. (CBS4)– Gross Reservoir recreation areas will be closed for two to three weeks this month as improvements are made on the north side ahead of the upcoming boating season. The work is expected to be completed in time for boating beginning in May 27.
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  The improvements will accommodate the shift in access and boat launching from Osprey Point on the south side. Access at that location closed in mid-March.
  Denver Water said the north side improvements are needed to a
  
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• Expertos médicos dijeron al gran jurado que la ketamina causó la muerte de Elijah McClain, según muestran los registros

  02-05-2022 22:02
  
  Los expertos médicos testificaron que Elijah McClain murió debido a una inyección de ketamina, no a una carótida que un oficial le puso.
  
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• Inside NFL Draft Night: Trey McBride Goes To The Cardinals, Hopes To Carry On Fort Morgan Legacy

  02-05-2022 21:55
  
  (CBS4)– It’s the moment every kid dreams of – hearing his name called at the NFL Draft. On Friday night in Fort Collins, that dream came true for Trey McBride.
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  The Colorado State University star tight end watched the draft anxiously, waiting for a phone call from an NFL team. The first round came and went and McBride was still waiting. The second round kicked off, and again McBride was waiting.
  “I was anxious as heck. Nervous more than anything. I just kind
  
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• ¿Qué es la criptomoneda?

  02-05-2022 21:53
  
  La criptomoneda está en todas partes. La ha visto anunciada en la televisión y ha oído hablar de ella en sus podcasts. Es hora de desglosar los conceptos básicos.
  
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• 'Baby Feet' Bonitto had good feeling about Broncos from earlier visit

  02-05-2022 21:02
  
  Denver's newest pass rusher from a high school powerhouse in Florida and college power Oklahoma was raised well at home.
  
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• Gold King Mine Settlement: $90 Million For Ongoing Cleanup Efforts In San Juan County

  02-05-2022 20:52
  
  By Rachel Smith
  (CBS4)– The latest settlement involving the 2015 Gold King Mine spill will provide $90 million for the ongoing clean-up effort in San Juan County. The spill near Silverton turned the Animas river into a toxic orange sludge and sent three million gallons of heavy metal contaminated water through Colorado, New Mexico, and Utah as well as the tribal lands of the Ute and the Navajo Nation.(credit: CBS)
  A crew hired by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency accidentally releas
  
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• Denver Firefighters Rescue Baby Great Horned Owl After It Fell Out Of Its Nest

  02-05-2022 20:33
  
  DENVER (CBS4)– A baby great horned owl is back in its nest after getting a lift from the Denver Fire Department over the weekend. An off-duty firefighter spotted the bird in trouble on Saturday in southwest Denver.
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  The bird had fallen out of its nest.
  (credit: Denver Fire)The #Denverfiredepartment Truck #38 assisted putting a baby great horned owl back into its nest after it had fallen out. Firefighters are known for rescuing cats out of trees but not typically puttin
  
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• Policía de Pueblo investiga tras encontrar a 2 personas muertas dentro de una camioneta

  02-05-2022 20:31
  
  El Departamento de Policía de Pueblo (PPD) está investigando un doble homicidio después de que se reportaron disparos la madrugada del lunes.
  
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• Aurora Police Department Begins Campaign To Combat Street Racing

  02-05-2022 20:16
  
  AURORA, Colo. (CBS4) — Street racing continues to be a concern of community members in the metro area, and Aurora Police Department made it known Sunday night it began doing its part to be more proactive against street racing activity.
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  The police department tweeted it will begin to assign officers to specificity dedicate their time to combat street racing in the city.
  To end the weekend, APD says officers visited multiple known racing spots and broke up gatherings, reached ou
  
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• Identifican al hombre y al niño que murieron en trágico accidente en la autopista C-470

  02-05-2022 19:48
  
  La Patrulla Estatal de Colorado dijo que una camioneta se estrelló cerca de Lucent Boulevard el sábado por la tarde, matando al conductor y a un pasajero.
  
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• Lives Of Shooting Victims Alicia Cardenas, Alyssa Maldonado Celebrated At MSU

  02-05-2022 19:38
  
  (CBS4) — At Tivoli Turnhalle in Denver, family and friends gathered to celebrate the lives of two women who were gunned down at the end of last year.
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  Alicia Cardenas and Alyssa Maldonado were among five people killed during an hour-long shooting spree between Denver and Lakewood in December 2021. Alyssa’s husband, Jimmy, was injured in the shooting.
  Alyssa and Jimmy Maldonado (credit: Maldonado family)
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  The memorial service had dancing and music from Chican
  
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• Lives Of Shooting Victims Alicia Ardenas, Alyssa Maldonado Celebrated At MSU

  02-05-2022 19:38
  
  (CBS4) — At Tivoli Turnhalle in Denver, family and friends gathered to celebrate the lives of two women who were gunned down at the end of last year.
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  Alicia Ardenas and Alyssa Maldonado were among five people killed during an hour-long shooting spree between Denver and Lakewood in December 2021. Alyssa’s husband, Jimmy, was injured in the shooting.
  Alyssa and Jimmy Maldonado (credit: Maldonado family)
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  The memorial service had dancing and music from Chicano heritage
  
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• Colorado Congressman Jason Crow Visits With Ukrainian President As Part Of Congressional Delegation

  02-05-2022 19:37
  
  (CBS4)– Colorado Congressman Jason Crow visited Ukraine over the weekend as part of a Congressional delegation with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. They met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
  (credit: CBS)Grateful to join @SpeakerPelosi, @RepAdamSchiff, @RepGregoryMeeks, & @RepMcGovern on the ground in Ukraine as we assessed the damage of Putin’s war and how the United States can do our part to support our Ukrainian friends in their fight for democracy. pic.twitter.com/kwV
  
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• Inside Draft Night: Trey McBride Goes To The Cardinals, Hopes To Carry On Fort Morgan Legacy

  02-05-2022 18:49
  
  (CBS4)– It’s the moment every kid dreams of – hearing his name called at the NFL Draft. On Friday night in Fort Collins, that dream came true for Trey McBride.
  (credit: CBS)
  The Colorado State University star tight end watched the draft anxiously, waiting for a phone call from an NFL team. The first round came and went and McBride was still waiting. The second round kicked off, and again McBride was waiting.
  “I was anxious as heck. Nervous more than anything. I just kind
  
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• Friends, Family Gather Outside Apartment To Remember 3 Who Were Shot And Killed

  02-05-2022 17:49
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – Together in prayer with candles and balloons in hand, friends and family members gathered to remember not one, not two but three souls who were taken too soon. (credit: CBS)
  “To say goodbye before saying goodbye,” said Suzette Robinson. “My sister, she loved everybody, especially kids, they also clinged to her, she’s just a beautiful person.”Denise Hood (credit: Suzette Robinson)
  Robinson tells CBS4 her sister Denise Hood was one of the victims
  
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• Colorado Father And Son Bond Over Airplane-Themed Homemade Rollercoaster

  02-05-2022 17:39
  
  BRIGHTON, Colo. (CBS4) — A veteran and longtime pilot is setting parenting expectations sky high after a video posted on social media by Southwest Airlines shows him bonding with his son over the airplane-themed rollercoaster they built together in their backyard.
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  At the Brazelton home outside Brighton, the idea of fun is reaching new heights every day. No matter how many twists and turns he endures, 3-year-old West can’t seem to get enough.
  “We basically go until
  
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• Colorado’s First Tornado Warnings Of 2022 Issued Sunday As Fires Burned In The Same County

  02-05-2022 17:36
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – Southeast Colorado saw a wide range of extremes on Sunday as a wildfire burned near the town of Holly in Prowers County. Strong winds from nearby thunderstorms fanned the flames and created widespread areas of blowing dust.Wildfire north of Holly. Taken by Jackie Leiker 1 mile west of Holly on Highway 50. ⁦@NWSPueblo⁩ #cowx pic.twitter.com/CDakZniIlJ
  — Christi Stulp (@ChristiStulp) May 2, 2022Meanwhile, just a matter of miles to the west of that fire, Colo
  
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• Trash Fire At Denver Metal Recycling Visible From I-70, East Of I-25

  02-05-2022 16:41
  
  (CBS4) — There was a large trash pile on fire at Denver Metal Recycling in the area of Interstate 70 and Ivy Street in Denver Monday morning, and smoke was visible from the interstate. Denver Fire Department confirmed there was no danger beyond the property and no reported injuries. Large amounts of smoke were visible from the interstate for miles, however, and police advised drivers to avoid the area.
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  Denver Fire PIO Greg Pixley told CBS4 the fire department was working to p
  
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• Denver Weather: Areas Of Rain With A Few Flakes Mixed In Through Early Monday Afternoon

  02-05-2022 15:18
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – This first Monday in May is bringing some much needed moisture to Colorado as rain and snow moves through the region. Many around metro Denver even heard claps of thunder Sunday night as the leading edge of this storm system pushed into the Front Range.So far Denver’s official rain total stands at 0.83 inches of rain at the airport, which is excellent news, especially after one of the driest Aprils on record. We will get an updated rain total from DIA later today that
  
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• Trash Fire Visible From I-70, East Of I-25 In Denver Monday Morning

  02-05-2022 15:05
  
  (CBS4) — There was a large trash pile on fire in the area of Interstate 70 and Ivy Street in Denver Monday morning, and smoke was visible from the interstate.
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  Denver Fire PIO Greg Pixley told CBS4 the fire department was working to put out the fire, but it would not be investigating the cause.
  There was no report of injuries or danger to any structures.
  
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• Broncos offensive line overflowing with competition after NFL draft

  02-05-2022 03:17
  
  Paton rallies from 63-pick hole to have what appears to be a solid draft. Montrell Washington is the Broncos' new returner.
  
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• Colorado Weather: Super Soaker Set For Monday

  02-05-2022 02:59
  
  DENVER(CBS)- A moisture packed storm is pushing into Colorado for Monday. This system will deliver mountain snow and rare morning showers and thunderstorms over the Front Range and eastern plains.
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  Thunderstorms will be ramping up overnight Sunday into Monday morning with a variety of different types of precipitation expected.
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  The Denver metro area and Front Range may see anywhere from a quarter of an inch to nearly an inch of rain during the day on Monday with mo
  
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• Following Record Year Of River Enthusiasm, Fishing & Rafting Expected To ‘Ride High’

  02-05-2022 01:43
  
  By Anna Maria Basquez
  SALIDA, Colo. (CBS4) – Angling and rafting enthusiast Bob Hamel took a drive by the Arkansas River this weekend. He says he saw a few rafting boats start up and the biggest concentration of fishermen out after the Caddis hatch, an influx lasting another two weeks.
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  “I drove by and there are tons of fishermen, fisherwomen… the anglers are out big time,” Hamel said. “Because we have this hatch going, the fly fishermen are here in dr
  
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• Watch The Upcoming Lunar Eclipse At The Chamberlin Observatory

  02-05-2022 00:53
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – The Denver Astronomical Society wants to help you get a good view of the upcoming total lunar eclipse. Mark your calendars for May 15 to see the Super Flower Blood Moon.Starting at around 8 p.m. that night, the earth’s shadow will start to cover up the view of the moon.
  Experts are opening the University of Denver’s Chamberlin Observatory to the public and will have telescopes and binoculars available.
  Parking will be first come, first served, and gates ope
  
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• Denver Police: 1 Person Shot In Uptown, Suspect At Large

  02-05-2022 00:43
  
  By Anna Maria Basquez
  DENVER (CBS4) – Denver police confirmed a man was shot outside at 20th Avenue and Pennsylvania Street just before 8 p.m. Saturday.
  “There was one victim that sustained non life-threatening injuries,” said Officer Kurt Barnes, spokesman for the Denver Police Department. The shooting was outside. “The suspect then ran off and jumped into a car and took off from there. It sounds like it was an altercation.”
  Police did not yet have suspect informat
  
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• In A Drought, Water-Wise Plants Can Dress Up A Yard Even With Watering Restrictions

  02-05-2022 00:15
  
  AURORA, Colo. (CBS4) – During the pandemic, many Coloradans took up new hobbies like gardening. Colette Haskell a Certified Colorado Nursery Professional at Nick’s Garden Center in Aurora has seen the increased traffic at the store with her own eyes.
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  “We’ve gained like 3 million new gardeners this year in the last two years now that people are home and they’re enjoying their own space more,” she said.
  Any gardener in the Centennial state knows gr
  
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• Wild Horse Death Toll In Cañon City Climbs To 117

  02-05-2022 00:00
  
  (CBS4) – The Bureau of Land Management blames equine influenza for the deaths of 117 horses at a facility in Cañon City. Fifteen horses died between Saturday and Sunday contributing to that death toll.
  The illness is hitting the group of wild horses which were rounded up on the Western Slope. The BLM captured more than 1,100 horses last year; 684 came from the Sand Wash Basin and another 457 came from the West Douglas herd.
  The Wet Mountains overlook the pens of the East Caño
  
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