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• Freon Leak Forces Castle Rock Sam’s Club To Evacuate

  04-06-2022 23:51
  
  CASTLE ROCK, Colo. (CBS4)– A Freon leak forced the evacuation of the Sam’s Club in Castle Rock on Saturday. About 100 customers and staff were evacuated for safety reasons.(credit: Castle Rock Fire)
  Shortly before noon, a forklift driven by an employee struck a Freon line in a walk-in cooler inside the store. An automated Freon detection alarm activated and indicated a leak.(credit: Castle Rock Fire)Castle Rock Firefighters responded, monitored the air, and confirmed the leak and eva
  
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• Colorado Conservatives Vow To Protect The State’s ‘Most Vulnerable’ At Western Conservative Summit

  04-06-2022 23:01
  
  AURORA, Colo. (CBS4)- The message at the Western Conservative Summit at the Gaylord Rockies on Saturday was clear: The nation is in crisis, and only voters can save it by standing up for conservative values.
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  According to speakers, one of the many issues at stake is abortion rights. Two Colorado conservative lawmakers, State Senator Bob Gardener and State Representative Stephanie Luck, shared how they are standing up for their values even though they are outnumbered.
  Earlier this ye
  
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• School administrator accused of possessing inappropriate photos of underage students

  04-06-2022 22:27
  
  The Brush Police Department said the pictures were collected during a sexting investigation.
  
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• Ponderosa captures back-to-back 4A baseball championships

  04-06-2022 22:21
  
  The Mustangs defeated Cheyenne Mountain 11-1 in the Class 4A baseball state title game on Saturday afternoon.
  
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• Sweet ColoradDough Named No. 7 On Yelp’s Top 100 Best Donut Shops

  04-06-2022 22:08
  
  GLENWOOD SPRINGS, Colo. (CBS4)– A Colorado bakery has risen to the top of best donut shops in the U.S. Yelp published its top 100 Donut Shops of 2022 and coming in at number 7 is Sweet ColoradDough in Glenwood Springs. (credit: Sweet ColoraDough)
  According to Yelp, founder Aaron Badolato left the Denver hustle to pursue his dream of making pastries in the popular tourist spot. (credit: Sweet ColoraDough)
  The company has grown to 5 locations across the state in Snowmass, Carbondale and Rifl
  
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• 2 Killed In Coal Pile Slide Identified As Kyle Bussey And Phillip Roberts

  04-06-2022 21:23
  
  PUEBLO, Colo. (CBS4)– The two people who died in a coal slide accident earlier this week in Pueblo have been identified. The Pueblo County Coroner has identified the employees as Kyle Bussey, 28, of Pueblo and Phillip Roberts, 36, of Canon City.
  They died of injuries on Thursday at a coal-fired electricity generating plant in Pueblo.Kyle Bussey, 28, of Pueblo and Phillip Roberts, 36, ofCanon City died of injuries sustained in an industrial accident at 2005 Lime Road in Pueblo, on 6/2. They
  
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• Suspect Who Fired Gun Out Of Car At 15th And Larimer Streets Wanted By Denver Police

  04-06-2022 20:28
  
  DENVER (CBS4)– Police in Denver continue searching for the occupants of a black sedan where one person inside the car was firing a weapon in Larimer Square early Saturday morning. Detectives said the black sedan turned from Larimer Street onto 15th Street about 1:15 a.m. and that’s when at “least one of the occupants of the vehicle pointed a firearm out of the vehicle and fired multiple rounds.”
  The shooting continued as the car drove on 15th Street towards Market Street.
  
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• Witness: Man Killed After Being Struck By Car, Thrown Into Wall Of Building

  04-06-2022 20:11
  
  ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (CBS4)– A crash involving a man walking his bicycle across the street and a vehicle is being investigated by Englewood police. The crash happened Saturday morning at 4455 South Broadway.
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  A witness told CBS4 that a man was walking his bicycle across the street when a car traveling southbound on Broadway struck him. The witness said that man was thrown into the wall of a business.
  The car at the scene of the crash was on its roof and badly damaged. The building
  
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• Susan Baffour Arrested, Accused In 8-Year-Old’s Death

  04-06-2022 19:55
  
  DENVER (CBS4)– Police in Denver have arrested a woman in connection with an 8-year-old’s death. Susan Baffour is being held on investigation of first-degree murder and child abuse resulting in death charges. Susan Baffour (credit: Denver Police)
  Baffour, 61, is the victim’s relative. She was arrested in connection with the death investigation at 1900 Ulster.The victim’s name and manner of death will be released by the Denver Medical Examiner’s Office.
  
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• DPD investigating death of 8-year-old, relative arrested

  04-06-2022 19:40
  
  Police said 61-year-old Susan Baffour is being held for first-degree murder and child abuse resulting in death of a person 12 or younger.
  
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• Rita Gutierrez-Garcia’s Family Sees Justice Years After The Young Mother’s Disappearance, Murder

  04-06-2022 19:37
  
  BOULDER, Colo. (CBS4) – For years, the family of Rita Gutierrez-Garcia has been left with questions about the night she disappeared, St. Patrick’s day 2018.
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  “I know where Rita is, I know it’s just her body we were missing,” her mother Diane Romero said.
  During that time, they made plea after plea for anyone with information to come forward, but they never lost faith.
  “Rita will be victorious,” her sister Jessica Reyes-Romero said outside th
  
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• East Troublesome Fire was human-caused

  04-06-2022 19:22
  
  The U.S. Forest Service made the announcement Friday afternoon.
  
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• Colorado to become first state to end anonymous sperm, egg donations

  04-06-2022 18:39
  
  Sponsors of the bill said it will allow donor-conceived people to access critical information about their medical and genetic backgrounds.
  
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• Colorado Weather: Typical June Weekend Ahead, Few Severe Storms Possible On The Plains

  04-06-2022 17:19
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – Get ready for a pretty typical weekend around Colorado with quiet, comfortable mornings and warm, breezy afternoons. With daytime heating we’ll see a few showers and thunderstorms pop up along the foothills and out on the eastern plains. There is about a 10% chance to see one pass through the Denver area.
  Most of the storms that pop up today will be short-lived, producing more wind than anything else. But on the far plains we have a little bit more moisture in place t
  
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• Suspect arrested after man found dead in Boulder County

  04-06-2022 07:00
  
  The sheriff's office said the victim was killed at a home in unincorporated Boulder County, near Lafayette.
  
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• Florida Man Indicted For Threats Tweeted At Rep. Lauren Boebert

  04-06-2022 06:46
  
  (CBS4) — Federal authorities have charged a 38-year-old Florida man with making threats directed at Colorado Rep. Lauren Boebert over social media last year.
  The case against Matthew Lee Comiskey was unsealed Friday, a week after a U.S. Southern District of Florida grand jury handed down a five-count indictment.
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• After two years without a space, Chicano Humanities and Arts Council opens gallery in Lakewood

  04-06-2022 06:24
  
  Their first exhibit, titled "A Journey Through Generations" honors Alicia Cardenas, who was killed last year.
  
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• Colorado mom donates extra breastmilk to help with formula shortage

  04-06-2022 06:03
  
  Kimberly Jordan had milk to spare, and wanted to help other families struggling to feed their babies.
  
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• New Twist On Night Moves Program In Denver Hopes To Curb Summer Youth Violence

  04-06-2022 05:51
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – On the first Friday of summer break for many Denver students, leaders are taking a revamped approach to help curb youth violence in the city.
  “I get to hang out, meet new people,” said 14-year-old Chantelle Turner.
  The Struggle of Love Foundation is giving an overhaul to the Denver Parks and Recreation’s “Night Moves” program, providing a fun, safe space for teens every Friday throughout not just the summer, but the rest of the year. As th
  
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• 'I guess I was the end of Howler': The story behind the Avs' original mascot

  04-06-2022 05:14
  
  Before Bernie, there was an abominable snowman named Howler who entertained fans.
  
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• 97% Of Americans Have Toxic ‘Forever Chemicals’ In Their Blood, Now You Can Test Your Levels At Home

  04-06-2022 05:09
  
  ARVADA, Colo. (CBS4) – Nearly every American, the CDC says 97%, has some level of “forever chemicals” in their blood because they are found in so many household products. Now, scientists in Arvada are making it easier for you to test your levels at home.
  PFAS, or perfluoroalkyl substances, are commonly known as forever chemicals because they can build up in the body over time. Experts say they can cause a host of health problems, including cancer, reproductive issues and develo
  
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• Expert says trend of younger suspects in mass shootings has more than one cause

  04-06-2022 05:02
  
  In the nation's nine deadliest shootings since 2018, six of the alleged shooters were 21 or younger.
  
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• Candidates share views on combating gun violence at Western Conservative Summit

  04-06-2022 04:54
  
  Republican U.S. Senate candidates Ron Hanks and Joe O'Dea spoke at the event Friday.
  
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• Golden woman sets Manitou Incline record

  04-06-2022 04:52
  
  Andrea Sansone set the record this week for most laps at the incline in 24 hours.
  
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• Next with Kyle Clark full show (6/3/22)

  04-06-2022 04:32
  
  This is the full episode of Next that aired on June 3, 2022.
  
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• Republican Senate Candidates Take Shots At Each Other Over Their Stances On Abortion

  04-06-2022 04:25
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – Colorado’s Republican Senatorial candidates carved out different positions on abortion rights at the Western Conservative Summit. Ron Hanks and Joe O’Dea face each other on June 28 to see who will take on Democratic incumbent, Michael Bennet, this fall.
  Both are anti-abortion rights, but O’Dea, a first-time candidate and businessman, supports some exceptions, while Hanks, a State Representative and military veteran, does not.
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  With the Supreme
  
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• Littleton woman plans trip to Kyiv to visit her mother in the hospital

  04-06-2022 03:58
  
  A war won't stop a daughter from traveling to see her mom.
  
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• Jefferson County has plans for a boarded-up house it bought

  04-06-2022 03:53
  
  The county bought the home and the 6.3 acres it sits on in August 2020. It's surrounded on three sides by Mount Glennon Park Open Space.
  
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• Concrete Truck Rolls Over Prompting Lane Closures On C-470 Near Morrison

  04-06-2022 02:44
  
  JEFFERSON COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4) – A section of C-470 was shut down for westbound drivers at around 6 p.m. on Friday. Colorado State Patrol says a concrete truck rolled over between the Morrison and Alameda exits.
  (credit: CDOT)
  It appears on a Colorado Department of Transportation camera that traffic is getting by on the right shoulder.
  CSP urges drivers to use Wadsworth or Kipling as alternatives.C470 CLOSURE
  Rolled concrete truckwestbound between Morrison and Alameda(mp 3).Use Wadsworth o
  
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• Man who killed girlfriend in 1998 sentenced to 20 years

  04-06-2022 02:16
  
  Crespin Nene-Perez pleaded guilty in March to one count of second-degree murder in connection with the 1998 killing of Bonny Baker.
  
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• 2 Colorado Fathers Share Mission & Goal For Stricter Gun Control

  04-06-2022 01:53
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – Three recent mass shootings: in Buffalo, New York; Uvalde, Texas; and Tulsa, Oklahoma, have been met with increased calls for more legislation for gun control. Among those raising their voices again are two Colorado men, both named Tom, who have more in common than a first name.
  Tom Mauser lost his son, Daniel, at Columbine High School and ever since has been fighting for stricter gun control. He’s also learning from the lesson from Columbine to law enforcement to ent
  
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• Denver Weather: Weekend Warm Up Coming Our Way

  04-06-2022 01:47
  
  Our eastern plains were hit hard on Friday afternoon with severe storms! Large hail, intense wind, and even a few Tornado Warnings peppered many areas in southeastern Colorado.
  We are looking at much calmer conditions for the weekend, thankfully. A few isolated storms are possible, but for the most part we should mainly be warm and dry. A few afternoon clouds are possible, but we expect a lot of sunshine.
  Temperatures will climb to the low to mid 80s, perfect weather to get out and about! Just k
  
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• Investigation Underway Into Coal Slide At Plant That Killed 2 In Pueblo

  04-06-2022 01:28
  
  PUEBLO, Colo. (CBS4) – The investigation into a slide that killed two workers Thursday at a coal-fired electricity generating plant in Pueblo is underway. Rescuers found the bodies of the two men buried beneath about 60 feet of coal at the Comanche Generating Station.
  The slide happened on an 80-foot-high coal pile.(credit: CBS)
  Witnesses said the workers were standing about 30 feet up a slope of the pile when the slide occurred Thursday morning. Rescuers found the bodies about 6 hours lat
  
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• Man killed in rockfall, avalanche at Rocky Mountain National Park identified

  04-06-2022 01:20
  
  One person was killed and two others were injured in the rockfall and avalanche near the Dreamweaver Couloir Sunday.
  
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• Man sentenced to 48 years for Rita Gutierrez-Garcia's killing

  04-06-2022 01:08
  
  He also got 12 years on a kidnapping charge, but that will be served concurrently with the 48 years.
  
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• Aurora Councilwoman Plans $1 Million Lawsuit Against Arapahoe County Human Services

  04-06-2022 01:04
  
  (CBS4) – Aurora City Councilwoman Danielle Jurinsky on Friday filed a $1 million notice of claim, putting Arapahoe County Human Services on notice that she intends to file a formal lawsuit against the agency over the conduct of one of their social workers, Robin Niceta. Niceta is charged with filing a false sexual assault claim against Jurinsky.Danielle Jurinsky (credit: CBS)
  “This should have never happened,” Jurinsky told CBS4 on Friday. “It is time to send a message to
  
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• Florida Man Indicted For Threats Tweeted At Colorado Congresswoman Lauren Boebert

  04-06-2022 00:46
  
  (CBS4) — Federal authorities have charged a 38-year-old Florida man with making threats directed at Colorado Rep. Lauren Boebert over social media last year.
  The case against Matthew Lee Comiskey was unsealed Friday, a week after a U.S. Southern District of Florida grand jury handed down a five-count indictment.
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• Colorado Governor Signs Daylight Saving Time Bill Into Law

  04-06-2022 00:45
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – Gov. Jared Polis signed a House bill entitled “Daylight Saving Time Year Round” into law on Friday. However, the law will only go into effect if a federal law in enacted to allow states the option.
  Right now, federal law does not permit states to make their own choice about Daylight Saving Time.
  
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• Colorado Governor Signs Daylight Saving Bill Into Law

  04-06-2022 00:45
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – Gov. Jared Polis signed a House bill entitled “Daylight Saving Time Year Round” into law on Friday. However, the law will only go into effect if a federal law in enacted to allow states the option.
  Right now, federal law does not permit states to make their own choice about Daylight Saving Time.
  
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• Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau To Visit NORAD Next Week

  04-06-2022 00:44
  
  COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (CBS4)– Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will visit Colorado next week. During his visit, he will tour NORAD headquarters. (credit: CBS)
  Trudeau will be in Colorado Springs on June 7. (credit: CBS)
  Canada and the U.S. have a close defense partnership through the Bi-National North American Aerospace Defense Command. He will be part of the discussion on a possible upgrade to NORAD amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.(credit: CBS)
  NORAD is responsible f
  
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• East Troublesome Fire Determined To Be Human Caused, Investigators Say

  04-06-2022 00:34
  
  By Danielle ChaviraGRAND COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4) – New information released on June 3, 2022 states the East Troublesome Fire from 2020 was caused by at least one human. Investigators at the USDA Forest Service say they found evidence at the fire’s point of origin.
  (credit: East Troublesome Pale Ale)
  Initially sparking on Oct. 14, 2020, it had grown every day that week until it was 18,550 acres on the Oct. 20. In 24 hours, it more than doubled in size to 38,496 acres. The fire exploded,
  
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