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  • Mom asks estranged husband to free boy

    LONGMONT, Colo. - A Longmont mother issued a public plea for her estranged husband to safely release their 3-year-old son after police say Monty Ray Turner attacked Brandy Turner and abducted the toddler from her Longmont home on Saturday morning."Just, dad, don't hurt him. Just let him be safe. Let him be happy," Brandy Turner said before TV cameras during a news briefing at the ...

  • Animal shelters tiering adoption fees

    GOLDEN, Colo. - To help pay for escalating care costs and also to give older pets a chance at getting adopted, many animal shelter have tiered pricing that charges more for puppies, kittens and purebreds.Some might think it's price gouging, but the higher prices, which can run from $300-$500, help cover care costs, especially for animals who come in with medical needs."We take in 8,000 ...

  • Dr. accused of raping killing Colo. mom

    NEW ALBANY, Ohio - The personal ads that Dr. Ali Salim placed on Craigslist -- and police say he posted hundreds of them -- made one thing clear: He wanted "no drama."He didn't always get his wish.One woman told police she was accosted at Salim's house. Another said she was sexually assaulted. Another woman left after she said Salim insisted she pose in her underwear while he ...

  • 8 injured in 3-vehicle crash on I-225

    AURORA, Colo. - Eight people were injured -- four critically -- in a three-vehicle crash that closed southbound Interstate 225 for four hours early Saturday morning.The chain-reaction crash happened about 12: 11 a.m. on southbound I-225, north of Colfax Avenue.A tan minivan had broken down and was parked on the shoulder of the center median, Aurora Police Traffic Lt. Jeff Turner said in a ...

  • 3 Accused In Fero’s Bar Murders Arson Plead Not Guilty

    DENVER (CBS4) – Three men accused of fatally stabbing five people at a Denver bar and then setting the bar on fire to cover up the killings have pleaded not guilty. Dexter Lewis and brothers Joseph and Lynell Hill each face multiple counts, including first-degree murder, felony murder, robbery and arson. The attack happened last October. Prosecutors have until July 26 to decide whether ...


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Mad Max [Blu-Ray]

Mad Max [Blu-Ray]

George Millers Mad Max is a B-movie pushing the limits of its potential. You can sense what the filmmakers were trying for--a post-apocalyptic road rage epic--and you can almost picture them counting the change in their pockets, trying to figure out how they could translate the visions in ... ...

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  • Dog Owners Should Make Sure They’re Covered For Dog Bites

    DENVER (CBS4) – Colorado ranks higher than most states in an unusual category — insurance claims for dog bites. Denver is the eighth worst when it comes to dogs attacking postal workers. Dog owners should check with their insurance company to make sure they are covered if their dog bites somebody. By just looking at 6 -year-old Aeris Burt you’d never know how much she’s ...

  • Denver Police To Focus On Jaywalking Problem

    DENVER (CBS4) – The Denver Police Department is launching a new jaywalking enforcement program, but officers won’t be writing tickets right away. Police hope to cut down on auto-pedestrian accidents and they hope people will begin to change the bad habit of jaywalking. ';We’re out passing out fliers today about pedestrian bicycle safety rules of the road, trying to cut ...

  • Arenado proving doubters wrong at third base

    Email SAN FRANCISCO -- After seeing Nolan Arenado make play after dazzling play during his early time in the Majors with the Rockies, it's hard to believe that many thought he'd never play third base in the Majors. When Arenado was drafted in 2009, he had a bulky upper body and thick legs. More than a few experts thought he would develop into a catcher. There's nothing wrong with ...

  • Oswalt fights mechanics in first Minors start

    Email SAN FRANCISCO -- Veteran right-handed pitcher Roy Oswalt had a predictably up-and-down effort Friday night for Double-A Tulsa -- his first start of four or five before the Rockies discuss when to add him to the starting rotation. Pitching against Midland, Oswalt, a three-time All-Star, went five innings and gave up three runs on four hits, including two home runs, with three strikeouts ...

  • Young looks to shake hitting woes in pinch role

    Email SAN FRANCISCO -- Rockies outfielder Eric Young Jr. celebrated his 28th birthday Saturday with the hope that adding a candle would mark the beginning of losing a slump. In his last 16 games, Young has hit .140 (6-for-43) and seen his batting average drop from .310 to .252. He started many of those games. Now, with Michael Cuddyer back from a neck injury and the defensively strong Charlie ...

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