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• Man avoids murder conviction in death of teen who overdosed on fentanyl and alcohol

  04-05-2022 23:47
  
  Jorge Che-Quiab was not convicted on the most serious charges of murder in the 16-year-old's death.
  
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• Catholic Church In Boulder Vandalized With Abortion-Rights Graffiti

  04-05-2022 23:47
  
  BOULDER, Colo. (CBS4) – Criminals sharing abortion-rights sentiments targeted a church in Boulder Tuesday night, smashing windows and spray painting Sacred Heart of Mary Church in Boulder. The Catholic church, and the Archdiocese in Denver, said the vandalism to the property will cost thousands of dollars to repair.
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  Parishioners of the Boulder County church showed up for morning mass to find anti-catholic and abortion rights messages spray-painted on their buildings. Windows
  
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• Colorado Jury Convicts Jorge Che-Quiab, Man Who Provided Fentanyl To 16-Year-Old Girl Who Died

  04-05-2022 23:46
  
  (CBS4) – A 26-year-old man who gave fentanyl to a 16-year-old girl from Lakewood who overdosed and died has been found guilty of manslaughter. An Arapahoe County jury convicted Jorge Che-Quiab on Tuesday.
  Jorge Che-Quiab (credit: Arapahoe County)
  Investigators said Che-Quiab and another man were hosting a gathering of a group of underage girls at Che-Quiab’s Aurora apartment on a night in August 2020. They gave them alcohol, pot and fentanyl.
  According to a news release from the Arap
  
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• Loaded gun was left in bathroom prior to boy's fatal shooting, affidavit says

  04-05-2022 23:40
  
  Rosinetta Mackall and her husband Ron Matthews both have prior arrests for child abuse, an arrest affidavit says.
  
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• Linebacker Josey Jewell ready to lead Broncos defense with new perspective

  04-05-2022 23:20
  
  Broncos' highly regarded inside linebacker receives nice contract despite missing most of last season with injury.
  
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• Denver International Airport Is One With The Force On May The 4th

  04-05-2022 22:59
  
  DENVER (CBS4)– Darth Vader, Stormtroopers and Obi-Wan Kenobi were seen in the main terminal at Denver International Airport for the “May the 4th” tradition. And the force was certainly strong with the Jedi order!(credit: DIA)
  The Imperial Army and the Jedi order were busy welcoming passengers arriving in the terminal. have arrived at DEN to welcome passengers arriving in the terminal! (credit: DIA)
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• Colorado Weather: Rain Was Not Welcome This Week In 1969!

  04-05-2022 22:51
  
  DENVER(CBS)- All of the rain and snow Colorado has had this week has been more than welcome. That was not the case on this date 53 years ago.
  Credit : Boulder Public Library
  On this date, May 4th, 1969 a moisture packed storm system blasted into the Rockies bringing in flooding amounts of rain across the region for several days. Rainfall totals ranged from 6 inches all the way up to 14 inches in some areas across Boulder and Jefferson Counties.
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• Westminster Police Ask For Help In Finding Missing 78-Year-Old Woman Nathalyn Wooten From Oklahoma

  04-05-2022 22:39
  
  WESTMINSTER, Colo. (CBS4)– Police in Westminster are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing woman. Nathalyn Wooten is 78 years old. Nathalyn Wooten (credit: Westminster Police)
  She drove to Colorado from Oklahoma on Friday, April 29. She arrived in Colorado on Sunday, May 1. When Wooten arrived in Westminster, she called her granddaughter. That was the last time she has been heard from.
  Nathalyn suffers from dementia and has severe heart problems. She is 5-foot-6 and weig
  
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• Crews Work To Repair Water Main Break In Lakewood

  04-05-2022 20:38
  
  LAKEWOOD, Colo. (CBS4)– Crews worked to repair a water main break along Garrison in Lakewood. A 12-inch pipe broke at 10th and Garrison on Wednesday morning. (credit: CBS)
  The road remains closed from 10th south to 7th. The break caused a lot of damage to the road. Garrison is set to be closed until 4 p.m. or 5 p.m. Paving operations will take place over the next few days. (credit: CBS)
  The pipe that burst is owned by Consolidated Mutual Water.(credit: CBS)
  
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• Colorado Congressman Jason Crow To Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy ‘We Are In This For The Long Haul’

  04-05-2022 20:24
  
  (CBS4)– Colorado Congressman Jason Crow has returned from his trip to Poland where he met with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Crow is a former Army Ranger and said he believes the face of the war in Ukraine is shifting to a long-term battle.
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  Crow said it was a tremendous honor to meet with Zelenskyy and knows that much needs to be done to help end the war. Crow joined House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on the tour of Poland, Slovakia and Romania. The Democrat represented Colo
  
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• Colorado Congressman Jason Crow Told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy ‘We Are In This For The Long Haul’

  04-05-2022 20:02
  
  (CBS4)– Colorado Congressman Jason Crow has returned from his trip to Poland where he met with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Crow is a former Army Ranger and said he believes the face of the war in Ukraine is shifting to a long-term battle.
  (credit: CBS)
  Crow said it was a tremendous honor to meet with Zelenskyy and knows that much needs to be done to help end the war. Crow joined House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on the tour of Poland, Slovakia and Romania. The Democrat represented Colo
  
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• Colorado Congresswoman Diana DeGette Reacts To Draft Supreme Court Decision Overturning Roe V. Wade

  04-05-2022 19:11
  
  DENVER (CBS4)– Colorado Congresswoman Diana DeGette reacted to the draft Supreme Court decision that will overturn Roe v. Wade on Wednesday. She discussed what this means moving forward. (credit: CBS)
  The Democrat representing Colorado’s 1st Congressional District is the co-chair of the Congressional Pro-Choice Caucus. She was joined by Adrienne Mansanares, the CEO of Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains.
  DeGette called the draft opinion an attack on women, citing studies that s
  
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• Opera Colorado – Carmen Ticket Giveaway

  04-05-2022 18:42
  
  Enter for a chance to win tickets to see Opera Colorado's Carmen on May 19th. You don't want to miss it!
  
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• Body Found Inside Vehicle Submerged In South Platte River

  04-05-2022 18:26
  
  DENVER (CBS4)– Police in Denver are investigating a body found inside a vehicle that was found submerged in the Platte River on Wednesday. Officers were called to the area of Florida Avenue and Platte River Drive about 10 a.m.
  When officers arrived, they discovered a vehicle overturned in the river. During the investigation, they discovered the body.The victim has not been identified. The manner and cause of death will be determined by the Denver medical examiner.
  
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• Residential Streets Return To Normal After Water Main Break In Denver Berkeley Neighborhood

  04-05-2022 17:59
  
  (CBS4) — After almost two weeks of waiting for repairs to be completed, Denver Water told CBS4 Wednesday contractors have finished roadwork in Denver’s Berkeley neighborhood after a water main break caused flooding near homes at the end of April.
  (credit: Michael Abeyta/CBS)
  According to Denver Water, the area of 45th Avenue and Perry Street is clear, and all traffic control devices were removed from residential side streets affected.
  On April 24, there were 47 customers without wate
  
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• Colorado Welcomes Women As Abortion Rights Are Threatened

  04-05-2022 17:35
  
  DENVER (CBS4)– Supporters of reproductive rights gathered in cities across the country to protest after a Supreme Court draft opinion striking down Roe v. Wade was leaked. While many hoped, and thought, this could never happen – some women saw it coming.
  (credit CBS)
  Aurea Bolaños Perea with the Colorado Organization for Latina Opportunity and Reproductive Rights (COLOR) says they’ve been sounding the alarm for months.
  COLOR spoke at the rally supporting abortion rights
  
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• Colorado Students Roll Into Class On National Bike & Roll To School Day

  04-05-2022 17:11
  
  (CBS4) — It was National Bike & Roll to School Day Wednesday morning, and almost 100 Colorado school participated and promoted safe routes kids can utilize to get to school each day. It was also a day to encourage children to develop more active habits.
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  We visited Castro Elementary School in Denver, where students rode their bikes or rolled in some fashion to campus in the eleventh year of this nationwide initiative. More than 1,600 schools joined the fun nationwide. Safe
  
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• Colorado Avalanche Erupt For 5 Goals In 1st, Beat Predators 7-2 In Game 1

  04-05-2022 16:51
  
  DENVER (AP) — The fast, scoring-spree start by Colorado led to some feistiness later on with Nashville. But through all those pushes and shoves, the Avalanche maintained their composure.
  Precisely what their coach wants to see.
  “This isn’t about ego,” Jared Bednar said. “It’s about winning.”
  Nathan MacKinnon and Devon Toews scored 22 seconds apart in a five-goal first period, sending the Avalanche to a 7-2 win over the Predators on Tuesday night in Game
  
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• Colorado Weather: Spring Storm Brings Heavy Mountain Snow And More Needed Rain To Denver

  04-05-2022 16:22
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – The second spring storm to hit Colorado this week is causing snow in the mountains while the metro area is guaranteed to see more rain through Wednesday night.
  After such a dry and windy April, the switch to wet weather early this month has been very welcomed. Since May 1, Denver has received almost an inch of rain including the showers that fell in the metro area Tuesday night into Wednesday morning.
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  In addition to the wet weather on Wednesday, it will stay c
  
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• Colorado Car Theft Victims Join Forces To Take Action Against Thieves

  04-05-2022 16:00
  
  (CBS4) – Auto thefts across the state are showing no signs of slowing down, according to the latest report from the Colorado Auto Theft Prevention Authority.
  A look at the first quarter of 2022 shows nearly 100 vehicles are stolen every day from the Denver metro area.
  Tony Leyba had his truck stolen within minutes of arriving at work in Denver.
  “Got out of the truck, went in … came back out and my truck was gone,” he told CBS4.
  Sarah Shroeder had her red sedan taken from
  
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• Colorado Car Theft Victims Ban Together To Take Action Against Thieves

  04-05-2022 16:00
  
  (CBS4) – Auto thefts across the state are showing no signs of slowing down, according to the latest report from the Colorado Auto Theft Prevention Authority.
  A look at the first quarter of 2022 shows nearly 100 vehicles are stolen every day from the Denver metro area.
  Tony Leyba had his truck stolen within minutes of arriving at work in Denver.
  “Got out of the truck, went in … came back out and my truck was gone,” he told CBS4.
  Sarah Shroeder had her red sedan taken from
  
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• Broncos Will Face Jaguars In 2022 London Game At Wembley Stadium

  04-05-2022 15:25
  
  (CBS4) — It’s official: QB Russell Wilson and the Denver Broncos will head to London, England for Week 8 of the upcoming NFL season for their game against QB Trevor Lawrence and the Jacksonville Jaguars. The teams will line up against each another on the field at Wembley Stadium.
  ENGLEWOOD , CO – APRIL 25: Russell Wilson (3) of the Denver Broncos works out during mini camp on Monday, April 25, 2022. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/MediaNews Group/The Denver Post via Getty Images)
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• Kroenke Sports & Entertainment Has Big Plans For Parking Lots Around Ball Arena

  04-05-2022 15:23
  
  DENVER, Colo. (CBS4) – Avalanche and Nuggets owner Stan Kroenke has new plans to drastically redevelop the parking lots around Ball Arena, according to a Large Development Review application submitted to the City and County of Denver.
  Business Den was first to report on the plan submitted by Kroenke Sports and Entertainment (KSE). The proposal focuses on transforming 55 acres between Auraria Parkway and Elitch Gardens into a multi-use district. It includes no details about any changes
  
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• Broncos Will Face Jaguars In 2022 London Game At Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

  04-05-2022 15:06
  
  (CBS4) — It’s official: QB Russell Wilson and the Denver Broncos will head to London, England for Week 8 of the upcoming NFL season for their game against QB Trevor Lawrence and the Jacksonville Jaguars. The teams will line up against each another on the field at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
  ENGLEWOOD , CO – APRIL 25: Russell Wilson (3) of the Denver Broncos works out during mini camp on Monday, April 25, 2022. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/MediaNews Group/The Denver Post via Getty I
  
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• NFL: Broncos will play Jaguars in London this autumn

  04-05-2022 14:23
  
  It's a "home" game for Jacksonville and will be Broncos' first game across the pond since 2010.
  
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• Car Theft Victims Banning Together To Take Action Against Thieves

  04-05-2022 06:35
  
  (Denver, Co) Auto thefts across the state are showing no signs of slowing down that’s according to the latest report from the Colorado Auto theft Prevention Authority.
  A look at the first quarter of 2022 shows, nearly one-hundred vehicles are stolen every day from the Denver Metro Area.
  Tony Leyba had his truck stolen within minutes of arriving at work in Denver.
  “Got out of the truck went in,” he said, “came back out and my truck was gone.”
  Sarah Shroeder had her r
  
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• Police Arrest Matthew Buchanan In Death Of His Mother

  04-05-2022 06:13
  
  CASTLE ROCK, Colo. (CBS4) – Police in Monroe County, Florida arrested Matthew Buchanan for the death of his mother, who was found in a house fire in Castle Rock on Tuesday, April 26th.
  Castle Rock Police initially named Buchanan as a person of interest in the case. Elizabeth Bjorlow was found dead in her Castle Rock home as firefighters extinguished a house fire.
  Matthew Buchanan (credit: Castle Rock Police)
  Records show that Bjorlow had previously filed for a restraining order against her
  
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• Abortion Rights Advocates & Opponents Galvanizing To Put The Issue Before Colorado Voters

  04-05-2022 05:49
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – As demonstrators made their points outside the Capitol in Denver on Tuesday, abortion rights advocates and opponents were thinking about the potential of changes in laws.
  “This is just not a good state to try to pass an abortion ban,” said Selina Najar, political director for abortion rights advocacy group, Cobalt. “Coloradans have voted down four abortion bans since 2008.”
  Even beyond that, of nine ballot issues brought by abortion rights opponents
  
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• Town Of Vail Votes To Condemn Vail Resorts Property Intended For Workforce Housing Over Bighorn Sheep Habitat

  04-05-2022 05:13
  
  VAIL, Colo. (CBS4)– The Vail Town Council voted Tuesday evening 4-3 in favor of condemning a nearly 22-acre plot of land owned by Vail Resorts, starting a process to make the land unavailable to build on. That’s in direct opposition of what the resort was hoping to do: build a 165-bed workforce housing building.
  (credit: CBS)
  The plot of land sits near I-70 on the eastern side of town. The Town of Vail had Colorado Parks and Wildlife come in to do a wildlife assessment of the area, a
  
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• DIA Sees Biggest Completed Expansion Since 2015

  04-05-2022 05:12
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – Several big construction projects are underway at Denver International Airport, but one of them will be completed this week. On Thursday, May 5th, Southwest Airlines will unveil 16 new gates on Concourse C.
  Mayor Michael Hancock will join the airline to open the new gates at the far east end of the concourse.
  The expansion includes a new outdoor patio, more seating, restrooms, and pet relief areas. There will also be new dining and shopping options.
  This is the biggest comp
  
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• Colorado Political Analysts Say Abortion May Be A Central Issue In 2022 Midterm Elections

  04-05-2022 04:57
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – If a draft of the Supreme Court’s opinion on Roe v. Wade holds, abortion could be a central issue in the 2022 midterm elections.
  The draft was leaked to the online new site Politico and suggests the justices are poised to overturn the landmark 1973 case that legalized abortion nationwide.
  A new state law ensures abortion will remain legal in Colorado regardless of how the court rules, but it’s decision could still have big political ramifications.
  In six months
  
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• Abortion May Be A Central Issue in 2022 Midterm Elections

  04-05-2022 04:57
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – If a draft of the Supreme Court’s opinion on Roe v. Wade holds, abortion could be a central issue in the 2022 midterm elections.
  The draft was leaked to the online new site Politico and suggests the justices are poised to overturn the landmark 1973 case that legalized abortion nationwide.
  A new state law ensures abortion will remain legal in Colorado regardless of how the court rules, but it’s decision could still have big political ramifications.
  In six months
  
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• Rape Survivor and Abortion Advocate Speaks on Importance of Colorado’s Reproductive Rights

  04-05-2022 04:20
  
  DENVER (CBS4) — Crowds surrounded the Colorado State Capitol on Tuesday, following a leaked Supreme Court draft opinion indicating the court could overturn Roe v. Wade.
  At the same time, facilities that provide abortions in our state are preparing to open their doors for an influx in patients.
  “The most empowering thing a person can have, is the ability to decide,” said Confidence Omenai. She is a board member of the Colorado Doula Project, a grassroots nonprofit that advocates
  
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• CO Abortion Service Organizations Preparing For Out-Of-State Patients

  04-05-2022 04:20
  
  DENVER (CBS4) — Crowds surrounded the Colorado State Capitol on Tuesday, following a leaked Supreme Court draft opinion indicating the court could overturn Roe v. Wade.
  At the same time, facilities that provide abortions in our state are preparing to open their doors for an influx in patients.
  “The most empowering thing a person can have, is the ability to decide,” said Confidence Omenai. She is a board member of the Colorado Doula Project, a grassroots nonprofit that advocates
  
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• Colorado Is Only Western State With Abortion Rights Law In Central U.S.

  04-05-2022 03:57
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – If the Supreme Court of the United States were to strike down Roe v. Wade, then abortion rights would be decided on a state-by-state basis across the country. Colorado lawmakers passed and Governor Polis has already signed a new law that would protect abortion rights, making the state sort of an “island” within the western United States in that regard.
  Colorado is one of 16 states in the nation with laws protecting abortion rights. Most of the other states are o
  
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• Kroenke Sports & Entertainment Has Big Plans For Lots Around Ball Arena

  04-05-2022 03:03
  
  DENVER, Colo. (CBS4) – Avalanche and Nuggets owner Stan Kroenke has new plans to drastically redevelop the parking lots around Ball Arena, according to a Large Development Review application submitted to the City and County of Denver.
  Business Den was first to report on the plan submitted by Kroenke Sports and Entertainment (KSE). The proposal focuses on transforming 55 acres between Auraria Parkway and Elitch Gardens into a multi-use district. It includes no details about any changes
  
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• Klis' Mike Drop podcast: Talking NFL draft with GM George Paton, coach Nathaniel Hackett and top pick Nik Bonitto

  04-05-2022 02:42
  
  In the latest edition of his podcast, Mike Klis catches up with general manager George Paton, head coach Nathaniel Hackett and NFL draft pick Nik Bonitto.
  
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• Suncor Neighbors Can Now Monitor Air Quality From Home As EPA Pushes CDPHE & Company to Engage Community More

  04-05-2022 02:00
  
  COMMERCE CITY, Colo. (CBS4) – Some neighbors of the Suncor Energy Plant are now able to see real-time information about the quality of the air, with monitors installed right outside their homes.
  CBS News Colorado has been following the Commerce City community’s efforts to prevent the oil refinery’s emissions from polluting the air and water.Now the federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is also pressing the Colorado Department of Health and Environment (CDPHE) to do more
  
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• Denver Weather: More Rain Heading For Front Range

  04-05-2022 01:49
  
  After a great soaking on Sunday night into Monday morning for the Front Range, it was time for the western side of the state to get in on the action. Tuesday afternoon brought a nice dose of snow and rain to our parched western slope and parts of the high country. A few stray showers are possible in Denver and northern Colorado on Tuesday night, but a better chance for rain will arrive on Wednesday.
  An area of low pressure will pass through Colorado on Wednesday, pulling in more rain and snow. D
  
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• Those Impacted By Marshall Fire Learn $20 Million In Donations Will Contribute To Rebuilding Efforts

  04-05-2022 01:30
  
  BOULDER COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4)– For those who lost homes or were damaged in the Marshall Fire last December, money is on the way, but it may not come until June. So says the head of the Community Foundation of Boulder.
  (credit: CBS)
  Tatiana Hernandez, the CEO of Community Foundation of Boulder County told CBS4, “Six months may seem like a very long time, but it’s really quite fast particularly when you talk about state, federal, local governments all through the one-stop easy pro
  
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• Family Loses Nearly Everything In Southeastern Colorado Wildfire

  04-05-2022 01:10
  
  By Rachel Smith
  HOLLY, Colo. (CBS4)– A family lost their home and nearly everything they owned to a wildfire. The fire was one of five sparked near the town of Holly on Sunday night amid a tornado warning, high winds, and frequent lightning.
  (credit: KKTV)
  The town was put on pre-evacuation notice, and many lost power for part of the night. the Holly Fire Department says that at least two of the fires were started by lightning. Marge Koenig Campbell and Ed Hollandsworth lost their home of
  
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• Perry Street Still Closed To Thru Traffic Following Water Main Break That Flooded Neighborhood

  04-05-2022 00:47
  
  DENVER (CBS)– The Berkeley Neighborhood continues to see construction and detours along Perry Street between 46th and 47th following last week’s waterline break. Construction crews are still attempting to rebuild damaged roadways, sidewalks and landscaping after water filled the area last week.
  (credit: CBS)
  Residents in the neighborhood are allowed to drive along the roadway while crews are working. However, they are not allowed to park along Perry unless on the weekend, until furth
  
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• Crowd Gathers At State Capitol Amid Possible Nationwide Restrictions To Abortion Access

  04-05-2022 00:36
  
  DENVER, Colo. (CBS4) – At the west steps of the state Capitol Tuesday afternoon, about 200 Coloradans rallied for rights they fear are on the brink of being stripped away in America. (credit: CBS)
  “I am so sad and so mad that five people could choose to take away our rights as women and as citizens of the United States,” said Kristen Winkel, an abortion rights advocate.Emotions always run high when it comes to abortion rights. For some, the possible overturn of Roe v. Wade will
  
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• Deputy Education Secretary Applauds Tutoring Program Expansion Thanks To Governor’s Emergency Education Relief

  04-05-2022 00:13
  
  COMMERCE CITY, Colo. (CBS4)– U.S. Deputy Secretary of Education Cindy Marten joined Gov. Jared Polis and Lt. Gov. Dianne Primavera, along with other Colorado education leaders, at Stuart Middle School in Commerce City on Tuesday. They discussed the Governor’s Emergency Education Relief (GEER) Funds to help districts recover after the pandemic.Cindy Marten (credit: CBS)
  “Thank you to the teachers, you are who we work for. When we see teachers and students in the classroom, we al
  
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