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• New Facility For 3 Small Commuter Airlines Opens At Denver International Airport’s Concourse C

  07-06-2022 23:59
  
  (CBS4) – You might notice some more changes during your next trip to Denver International Airport.
  The airport opened a new facility for three new commuter airlines in Concourse C:
  – Boutique Air– Denver Air Connection– Southern Airways Express
  It also comes with more amenities, including an outdoor patio and pet relief areas.Additional Resources
  The website FlightAware.com constantly tracks delays and flight cancellations at Denver International Airport, which goes by th
  
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• Asphalt Tanker Rollover Closed I-270 In Commerce City For Many Hours On Tuesday

  07-06-2022 23:38
  
  COMMERCE CITY, Colo. (CBS4) – A crash involving a hot asphalt tanker on Interstate 270 caused a large delay in Commerce City Tuesday morning.
  I-270 eastbound was shut down between Vasquez Boulevard and Highway 265. South Adams Fire tweeted no one was hurt in the crash. Although there was what was said to be minor leaking due to the rollover, the crash shut down the interstate for several hours.
  Traffic was being diverted from the eastbound lanes of the highway to southbound Vasquez Blvd.
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• Denver Police Ask For Tips About Deadly Shooting At 35th & Federal

  07-06-2022 23:34
  
  (CBS4) – A $2,000 reward is being offered for information on a deadly shooting in Denver. It happened on Friday at 1 a.m. near 35th and Federal Boulevard.
  (credit: CBS)
  When officers got there they found the victim shot.
  That person died shortly after getting to the hospital.
  Anyone with information about this crime that might help in the investigation is asked to contact Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at 720.913.STOP (7867). Tipsters can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward of $
  
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• New To Hockey? Here’s A Crash Course On Rules and Terms You Might Hear With The Avalanche In The Stanley Cup Final

  07-06-2022 23:13
  
  (CBS4) – The Colorado Avalanche are headed back to the Stanley Cup Final for the first time since winning it all in 2001. In that time, a whole new generation of hockey fans has grown up in our state, but spurred on by the Avs’ Cup run, many are coming to the game for the first time.
  When those new fans tune in, they may hear a lot of new hockey terms. So what does it all mean? Here’s a Hockey 101 breakdown of what you might hear.
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• ‘There’s A Lot Of Grief’: Yoga Helping People In Colorado With Traumatic Brain Injuries

  07-06-2022 21:57
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – Yoga on the Rocks has returned to Red Rocks Amphitheatre. The River Yoga will be hosting the first four weeks, and it’s donating $1 of every ticket sold to a nonprofit called Love Your Brain. The national organization works to ease the lives of people with traumatic brain injuries — TBI. Love Your Brain holds retreats at Rocky Mountain Village in Empire, offers specially designed yoga classes at The River Yoga and has online programming.
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• Colorado Avalanche Win Battle Of Attrition To Reach Stanley Cup Final

  07-06-2022 21:25
  
  (AP) – With Nazem Kadri out with an injury, Colorado’s Mikko Rantanen shifted to center to take his spot and was on the receiving end of a few chops on the back of his leg from Edmonton’s Duncan Keith that sent him to the ice.
  Rantanen rose to his feet, shoved Keith and got back in the play. He later scored the go-ahead goal in a back-and-forth Game 4 of the Western Conference final that the Avalanche won to sweep the Oilers out of the playoffs and move on to play for the Stanl
  
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• 2 Die On Colorado Waterways In Southern Colorado In 1 Day

  07-06-2022 20:34
  
  (CBS4) – Rescuers say if you’re out on a boat or swimming somewhere in Colorado, take note — rivers are running high. The message comes after two people died on Monday on waterways in the southern part of the state.
  An Arkansas River rafting boat flipped in the Royal Gorge area and it left one man dead.Two people died in separate incidents on Arkansas River today. @COParksWildlife Rangers responded to a flipped boat in the Royal Gorge that left 1 man dead. Then a swimmer went m
  
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• Denver Broncos Put Hockey Knowledge To The Test Amid Colorado Avalanche Stanley Cup Playoff Run

  07-06-2022 20:05
  
  (CBS4) – A few Denver Broncos players got to put their hockey knowledge to the test recently amid the Colorado Avalanche Stanley Cup Playoffs run that has led the Avs to the Cup round.
  Nathaniel Hackett, head coach of the Broncos, cheers for the Avalanche in Game 2 of the Western Conference Final at Ball Arena. (credit: Michael Martin/NHLI via Getty Images)
  Denver Broncos sports journalist Phil Milani interviewed offensive guard Dalton Risner, running back Javonte Williams, wide receiver K
  
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• Men’s Health Month: Colorado Doctor Stresses Importance Of Checking For 10-Year Risk Of Heart Disease

  07-06-2022 18:53
  
  (CBS4)- June is Men’s Health Month, a time when men are encouraged and reminded to make wellness a priority.
  “It’s really important for patients, particularly men who are older than 50 to have a yearly exam. I think younger patients should have an exam at least every three to five years. If they have a chronic condition or need a prescription, they should be seeing their physician once a year,” said Dr. Scott Joy, Chief Medical Officer of the HealthONE Physician Services
  
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• Denver Metro Real Estate Cooling, But Don’t Expect Prices To Chill

  07-06-2022 18:19
  
  (CBS4) – Amelie Hubert stood and looked at the ads for homes outside a Denver real estate business. One she longed for in the Washington Park neighborhood bore a price of $800,000.
  “That would be the perfect house for me,” she said.
  It was like the one her sister recently bought in Belgium for the equivalent of $250,000.
  “She’s really excited about the new house and I will never get a new house,” she said.
  Home prices in the Denver area have risen 41% since Ap
  
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• Denver City Council Approves Affordable Housing Plan

  07-06-2022 18:02
  
  (CBS4) – Nearly six hours after Denver’s city council meeting began on Monday evening, leaders voted to approve the “Expanding Housing Affordability” policy. It’s a joint effort by Mayor Michael Hancock and city council, in an effort to increase access to affordable housing across Denver. The city says it worked for more than a year to develop the policy, which will take effect on July 1.
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  The proposal drew mixed opinions on both sides of the topic. Jer
  
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• Some Downtown Denver Businesses Add 1% ‘Crime Spike Fee’ To Sports Merchandise

  07-06-2022 17:34
  
  (CBS4) — The Colorado Avalanche swept the Edmonton Oilers in the Western Conference Final, and they are going to compete for the Stanley Cup for the first time since 2001. One of the best parts of winning any championship is getting some new gear.
  (credit: CBS)
  For those shopping in some downtown Denver areas, the cost of crime will be added to your bill when you get some new Avs swag or any other sports apparel at businesses.
  For sports fans at 16th Street Mall, rising crime and increased
  
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• Colorado Weather: Severe Thunderstorms Possible On Tuesday

  07-06-2022 16:29
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – Severe thunderstorms are not likely along the Front Range Tuesday afternoon, but thunderstorms on the Eastern Plains could produce large hail and damaging wind.
  Most weather models agree thunderstorms will develop in Colorado between 2-8 p.m. and stay mostly east of the I-25 urban corridor. The storms that move across the plains will be capable of producing frequent lightning, very large hail up to 2 inches in diameter, and wind gusts up to 70 mph.
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  The highest
  
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• Asphalt Tanker Rollover Closes I-270 Eastbound In Commerce City Tuesday Morning

  07-06-2022 16:21
  
  COMMERCE CITY, Colo. (CBS4) — A crash involving a hot asphalt tanker on Interstate 270 caused a large delay in Commerce City Tuesday morning.
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  According to CDOT, I-1270 eastbound was shut down between Vasquez Boulevard and Highway 265. South Adams Fire tweeted no one was hurt in the crash. Although there was minor leaking due to the rollover, the crash shut down the interstate for several hours.Traffic Alert
  Hot asphalt tanker rolled on its side on I-270 this m
  
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• Aurora City Councilman Calls For Mandatory Jail For Car Thieves

  07-06-2022 16:05
  
  (CBS4) – There are car thieves and then, investigators say, there is Timothy Mundell. He is charged with stealing or trying to steal 10 cars in two years. And Aurora City Councilman Dustin Zvonek will tell you there’s no reason to think he’ll stop.
  (credit: Aurora Police)
  “Unfortunately what we’ve seen in the last 6 to 7 years is systematic decriminalization of car theft,” Zvonek said.
  In 2014, it was a felony to steal any car worth more than $500 under state
  
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• 6 New Proposed ‘Gun Violence Protection’ Ordinances Expected To Be Voted On Tuesday Night In Boulder

  07-06-2022 15:15
  
  (CBS4) – While the country is struggling with how best to respond to increasing gun violence, the City of Boulder has their own plan.
  “Would we wish that the state and federal government did this? Of course,” Boulder City Council member Matt Benjamin said.
  On Tuesday night, following a public input session, the council plans to vote on six different “gun violence protection” ordinances.
  “I hope we hear from new people. That’s always the challenge —
  
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• 6 New ‘Gun Violence Protection’ Ordinances Proposed In Boulder

  07-06-2022 15:15
  
  (CBS4) – While the country is struggling with how best to respond to increasing gun violence, the City of Boulder has their own plan.
  “Would we wish that the state and federal government did this? Of course,” Boulder City Council member Matt Benjamin said.
  On Tuesday night, following a public input session, the council plans to vote on six different “gun violence protection” ordinances.
  “I hope we hear from new people. That’s always the challenge —
  
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• Crash Causes Backup on I-270 Eastbound Near Vasquez Blvd In Commerce City Tuesday Morning

  07-06-2022 13:25
  
  COMMERCE CITY, Colo. (CBS4) — A crash on Interstate 270 caused a large delay in Commerce City Tuesday morning.
  (credit: CDOT)
  According to CDOT, I-1270 eastbound was shut down between Vasquez Boulevard and Highway 265.
  There was a delay in traffic due to the crash as of 5 a.m. Drivers were advised to avoid the area if possible.
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• Avs Sweep The Oilers, Head To Stanley Cup Final For The First Time Since 2001

  07-06-2022 07:59
  
  EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) – Artturi Lehkonen is sending a team to the Stanley Cup Final for the second straight season.
  Lehkonen scored 1:19 into overtime, and Colorado rallied to beat the Edmonton Oilers 6-5 Monday night, completing a four-game sweep in the Western Conference final and propelling the Avalanche into the Stanley Cup Final for the first time since 2001.
  Colorado will take on the winner of the Eastern Conference final between the New York Rangers and two-time defending Stanley C
  
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• Avs Sweep The Oilers & Head To Stanley Cup Final For The First Time Since 2001

  07-06-2022 05:39
  
  EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Artturi Lehkonen scored 1:19 into overtime, and Colorado rallied to beat the Edmonton Oilers 6-5 Monday night, completing a four-game sweep and sending the Avalanche to the Stanley Cup Final for the first time since 2001.
  Colorado will take on the winner of the Eastern Conference final between the New York Rangers and two-time defending Stanley Cup champion Tampa Bay Lightning. The Rangers lead that best-of-seven series 2-1. Game 4 is Tuesday in Florida.We’re
  
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• Any Future Gun Sales In Greenwood Village Homes Now Banned

  07-06-2022 05:36
  
  GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo. (CBS4)– The Greenwood Village City Council voted 5 to 3 to ban commercial gun sales in residential areas going forward. It comes after residents filed a petition when they discovered a gun shop operating out of a home.
  Jason Pratt’s home in the Orchard Hills neighborhood in Greenwood Village is also his business: Tomcat Tactical Firearms & Training. Some residents expressed concern when they learned of its existence.
  While some wanted the business moved o
  
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• Avs Sweeps The Oilers & Head To Stanley Cup Final For The First Time Since 2001

  07-06-2022 05:28
  
  EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Artturi Lehkonen scored 1:19 into overtime, and Colorado rallied to beat the Edmonton Oilers 6-5 Monday night, completing a four-game sweep and sending the Avalanche to the Stanley Cup Final for the first time since 2001.
  Colorado will take on the winner of the Eastern Conference final between the New York Rangers and two-time defending Stanley Cup champion Tampa Bay Lightning. The Rangers lead that best-of-seven series 2-1. Game 4 is Tuesday in Florida.We’re
  
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• Avs Watch Parties Raises $117,000 For Colorado Children

  07-06-2022 05:20
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – As the Colorado Avalanche fought to secure their first Stanley Cup Final appearance in game four of the conference finals, thousands of Avs fans packed into Ball Arena for a watch party. With every $10 ticket for entry, children around the Denver Metro area were promised an opportunity to learn the game of hockey through after school programs.
  Kroenke Sports Charities, a branch of Kroenke Sports and Entertainment which owns the Avalanche, helps expose children around Colora
  
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• Avs Watch Parties Raise $117,000 For Colorado Children

  07-06-2022 05:20
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – As the Colorado Avalanche fought to secure their first Stanley Cup Final appearance in game four of the conference finals, thousands of Avs fans packed into Ball Arena for a watch party. With every $10 ticket for entry, children around the Denver Metro area were promised an opportunity to learn the game of hockey through after school programs.
  Kroenke Sports Charities, a branch of Kroenke Sports and Entertainment which owns the Avalanche, helps expose children around Colora
  
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• Colorado Attorney General Among Group Fighting Robocalls

  07-06-2022 05:05
  
  (CBS4) – Colorado’s attorney general is working with a group to put a stop to spam and “robocalls.” Last June, the FCC required all cellphone carriers to add what’s called identification authentication technology.
  The goal was to prevent illegal robocalls, but so far it’s not been successful. In May, Americans got 4 billion robocalls.
  Some experts say there needs to be more enforcement.
  “The problem is the bad guys aren’t just sitting still. Instea
  
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• Tower Road Expected To Be Closed For Hours After Serious Motorcycle Crash

  07-06-2022 04:31
  
  AURORA, Colo. (CBS4) – A crash between a vehicle and a motorcycle closed a section of Tower Road on Monday at around 8 p.m. Aurora Police say both northbound and southbound lanes between Colfax and 19th Avenues are expected to be closed for several hours.
  Police say the motorcyclist suffered serious injuries, but further information was not released.#APDTrafficAlert: All lanes of Tower Rd, both N/B & S/B, between Colfax & 19th, are closed for a motorcycle vs vehicle crash. Ser
  
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• Serious Motorcycle Crash Reported On Tower Road

  07-06-2022 04:31
  
  AURORA, Colo. (CBS4) – A crash between a vehicle and a motorcycle closed a section of Tower Road on Monday at around 8 p.m. Aurora Police say both northbound and southbound lanes between Colfax and 19th Avenues are expected to be closed for several hours.
  Police say the motorcyclist suffered serious injuries, but further information was not released.#APDTrafficAlert: All lanes of Tower Rd, both N/B & S/B, between Colfax & 19th, are closed for a motorcycle vs vehicle crash. Ser
  
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• Second Night Added To 25th Anniversary South Park Concert At Red Rocks

  07-06-2022 04:00
  
  MORRISON, Colo. (CBS4) – In celebration of the 25th anniversary of Comedy Central’s South Park, Red Rocks Amphitheatre announced a second night to jam out at a concert with Trey Parker, Matt Stone, Primus and Ween.Concert organizers added Aug. 9 to celebrate. Tickets go on sale for the public at 10 a.m. on June 10.
  RELATED: Casa Bonita Sale: Bankruptcy Judge Clears The Way For ‘South Park’ Creators Trey Parker And Matt Stone To Buy Iconic Restaurant
  The iconic not-made-fo
  
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• Next with Kyle Clark full show (6/6/22)

  07-06-2022 03:49
  
  For a family in Louisville, a new chapter begins today. - Primary ballots are headed your way. That means political ads can't be far behind.
  
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• Truth Test: Political ads target SoS candidates Jena Griswold, Tina Peters

  07-06-2022 03:42
  
  A group called Defend Colorado has a few political ads targeting Republican Tina Peters and Democrat Jena Griswold. One ad even combines the two.
  
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• Construction begins to rebuild first home in Louisville destroyed in Marshall Fire

  07-06-2022 03:41
  
  “It kind of puts the devastation more in the rear-view mirror."
  
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• Broncos notes: Healthy for OTAs, Chubb has nice practice Monday

  07-06-2022 03:38
  
  Receiver Jerry Jeudy leaves practice early with a groin injury. Wilson hits Patrick on a long one.
  
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• How to vote in Colorado's 2022 primary election

  07-06-2022 03:03
  
  Here's how to register to vote, where to drop off your mail ballot and how to track your ballot in the June 28, 2022, primary election.
  
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• Gun Control Groups Call Colorado Towns’ Gun Control Votes ‘Historic’

  07-06-2022 03:01
  
  (CBS4) – Calls for gun control are echoing in communities across the country. A number of municipalities in Boulder County will vote on a variety of gun control measures.
  National gun control groups are calling votes scheduled for June 7 “historic.”
  Organizations founded by former Arizona Congresswoman Gabby Giffords and former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg have provided legal advice and sample ordinances to the towns and cities involved.
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  It was after the
  
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• Acusan a hombre de proveer fentanilo a víctima de sobredosis

  07-06-2022 02:51
  
  Terrell Lucero está acusado de homicidio involuntario por presuntamente traficar fentanilo utilizado en una muerte por sobredosis en el condado de Boulder.
  
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• Avs face last member of former 2009 draft class in Western Conference Final

  07-06-2022 02:44
  
  The Colorado Avalanche selected Tyson Barrie in the 3rd round of the 2009 NHL Entry Draft, behind Matt Duchene and Ryan O'Reilly. They've faced each of them so far.
  
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• Kane suspended for hit on Kadri as Avs look to close out series

  07-06-2022 02:26
  
  The NHL suspended Evander Kane after his illegal hit on Nazem Kadri, which will force the Avalanche center to miss at least the rest of the series.
  
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• Denver Weather: More Severe Storms Possible In Colorado

  07-06-2022 02:26
  
  Our southeastern plains were hit hard by severe weather on Monday, and more severe storms are possible on Tuesday. We are looking at a bumpy afternoon with large hail and strong wind likely in these storms.
  The closer to Kansas and Nebraska, the better chance for the severe storms.The rest of us are looking at isolated storms with mild temperatures. For the most part, Tuesday will be a fairly typical early June day in Colorado. Low 80s, sunshine and afternoon storms possible.
  We get hot later th
  
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• Terrell Lucero Officially Charged With Manslaughter Following Suspected Fentanyl Death

  07-06-2022 02:24
  
  By Danielle Chavira
  BOULDER COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4) – The district attorney’s office in Boulder County formally charged a 25-year-old man of manslaughter after police say he supplied someone with fentanyl pills and that person died. The Boulder County Drug Task Force first started investigating the death on April 25.
  They identified Lucero as the suspect and set up a time and place to buy drugs from him as undercover officers.
  On May 26, they met Lucero where they arrested him and say t
  
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• Man charged with manslaughter in fentanyl death

  07-06-2022 02:23
  
  Terrelle Lucero, 25, is accused of dealing fentanyl that was used in a fatal overdose in April, the Boulder County District Attorney’s Office said.
  
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• Man sentenced for DUI crash that killed motorcyclist

  07-06-2022 02:19
  
  Daniel Short pleaded guilty in May to vehicular homicide and DUI in connection with the Oct. 4 crash.
  
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• Armed robbery victim reportedly shot at while following suspects

  07-06-2022 02:10
  
  Three suspects were arrested in the backyard of a Utica Street home after reportedly firing at the victim and leading officers on a pursuit, Westminster Police said.
  
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• Crews Break Ground On First Home In Louisville To Be Rebuilt After Marshall Fire

  07-06-2022 02:08
  
  LOUISVILLE, Colo. (CBS4) – Construction crews broke ground on the first home destroyed by the Marshall Fire to be rebuilt in Louisville. The home sits on the northeast side of the burn scar.
  On Monday, backhoes started moving dirt around — five months after the fire.
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  Last month, the first rebuilding permit was issued in Superior.
  Last week, a judge dismissed a lawsuit filed against Boulder County by a company in Florida. CERES claimed the city and county did not fo
  
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• Latino Colorado native in cast of 'Moulin Rouge! The Musical'

  07-06-2022 01:58
  
  The Broadway hit and Tony Award-winning musical "Moulin Rouge! The Musical" plays in Denver from June 9 to June 26.
  
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• New nonprofit provides trash services for Denver's encampments

  07-06-2022 01:16
  
  Headwaters Protectors was created in 2020, amidst the pandemic, when its founder Ean Thomas Tafoya saw a need.
  
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• Mental health resources added to schools after Marshall Fire

  07-06-2022 01:16
  
  A nonprofit has raised $800,000 to put four mental health advocates in schools to help students deal with the trauma of displacement
  
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• ‘Win For Sustainability And Colorado’: Solid Power To Begin Delivering Electric Vehicle Batteries For Testing

  07-06-2022 01:15
  
  LOUISVILLE, Colo. (CBS4)– A company based in Louisville has launched the production of a new breed of batteries for electric vehicles. Experts call it a game-changer for increasing the range for driving electric cars without a re-charge, improving safety, and for reducing the cost of the vehicles.
  “We as a society are moving toward a clean energy economy and going to electrified vehicles is a huge, huge part of that,” said Solid Power CEO Doug Campbell.
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  Later this
  
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• Aumentar el límite de edad para comprar armas de asalto 'reduciría el número de cadáveres', pero no solucionaría el problema, dice un experto

  07-06-2022 01:10
  
  Presidente Biden: 'Por el amor de Dios, simplemente hagan algo'.
  
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• ‘Win for Sustainability & Colorado’: Solid Power To Begin Delivering Electric Vehicle Batteries For Testing

  07-06-2022 01:09
  
  LOUISVILLE, Colo. (CBS4) – A company based in Louisville launched production of a new breed of batteries for electric vehicles. Experts call it a game changer for increasing the range for driving electric cars without a re-charge, improving safety, and for reducing the vehicles’ cost.
  (credit: CBS)
  “We as a society are moving toward a clean energy economy and going to electrified vehicles is a huge, huge part of that,” said Solid Power CEO Doug Campbell.
  Later this y
  
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• Colorado Leads The Way Supporting Volunteer Search And Rescue Teams

  07-06-2022 00:45
  
  (CBS4) – Now that Gov. Polis has signed a new bill into law giving support to search and rescue (SAR) crews across Colorado, the Colorado Search and Rescue organization is now hopeful more support is on the way in the coming years.
  Anna Debattiste with Colorado Search and Rescue said a study into how we can help our SAR operations across the state came out earlier this year which shows the state is keeping up with the increase in demand as more and more people visit our great outdoors&hell
  
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