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Spike in sick raccoons noted: ‘It’s exhausting because we’ve euthanized so many’
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Spike in sick raccoons noted: ‘It’s exhausting because we’ve euthanized so many’

By Sarah Horbacewicz | CBS Colorado Agencies across the country and in Colorado are warning of a viral disease outbreak in raccoons. Distemper a deadly illness that can spread to pets. Longmont Animal Control is reporting that they are experiencing a spike in number of calls about sick raccoons in the Colorado city. Animal Control officer Ashley Walters says that that distemper won't get humans sick, but can spread to cats, dogs and even ferrets if they're not vaccinated. Now, Walters wants to spread awareness as officers respond to a higher number of calls than in recent years. READ THE FULL STORY AT CBS COLORADO
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Parents frustrated after learning of Jeffco chief of schools’ termination, criminal investigation
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Parents frustrated after learning of Jeffco chief of schools’ termination, criminal investigation

By Gabriela Vidal | CBS Colorado Colorado parents of kids in Jefferson County Public Schools district are speaking out after learning the chief of schools was terminated from his role amid an ongoing criminal investigation. "I'm scared as a parent right now," said Jeffco parent Joe Jameson. Former Chief of Staff David Weiss was fired on Thursday, Dec. 19 following a school board meeting, according to the school district. READ THE FULL STORY AT CBS COLORADO
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These three inmates were the only ones on federal death row Biden did not commute
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These three inmates were the only ones on federal death row Biden did not commute

By Melissa Quinn | CBS Colorado President Biden on Monday announced he had commuted the sentences of nearly all federal inmates on death row, with the exception of three who did not receive clemency. There are 37 inmates initially sentenced to death who will be impacted by Mr. Biden's action and will now receive life in prison without the possibility of parole. But the remaining three on death row whose sentences are untouched are: Robert Bowers, convicted for the mass shooting at the Tree of Life Synagogue; Dylann Roof, convicted of the shooting at the Mother Emanuel AME Church; and Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, convicted for the Boston Marathon bombing. While Mr. Biden campaigned on ending capital punishment and the Justice Department imposed a moratorium on federal executio...
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Parents arrested after abandoned baby found in Colorado, discovered in street Christmas morning
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Parents arrested after abandoned baby found in Colorado, discovered in street Christmas morning

By Christa Swanson | CBS Colorado Two people have been arrested and are facing charges of felony child abuse after a one-month-old baby was discovered in the median of a road Christmas morning. The Adams County Sheriff's Office said the baby was left sitting in a car seat in the median near 7490 Pecos St. wearing only a diaper. Authorities said they received a 911 call around 9:30 a.m. Christmas morning from someone who discovered the abandoned baby. "We are hoping someone recognizes the car seat or knows something about the baby or family so he can be reunited with his loved ones and the person who abandoned him can be brought to justice," said ACSO. READ THE FULL STORY AT CBS COLORADO
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Credit card debt reaching ‘crisis point’ for Coloradans this holiday season
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Credit card debt reaching ‘crisis point’ for Coloradans this holiday season

By Mekialaya White | CBS Colorado Many Coloradans are busy being Santa's elves, purchasing and furiously wrapping last-minute gifts for their loved ones. However, holiday purchases can rack up quickly, adding to the increasing nationwide card debt problem. "The financial burden on credit cards has reached a crisis point," said Roger Reynolds, CEO of Reynolds Financial Group. "Recent studies have shown that over 40% of American households are using credit cards to help supplement their monthly expenses. About 25% are using them within the last month and 16% of Americans have actually been using credit cards to help pay their bills month in, month out." Credit debts are one of the most expensive loan options out there, according to Reynolds. READ THE FULL STORY AT CBS C...
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Denver International Airport addresses parking concerns for holiday travelers
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Denver International Airport addresses parking concerns for holiday travelers

By Michael Abeyta | CBS Colorado For many travelers through the Denver International Airport, finding parking can make holiday travel a little more stressful. "During busy holiday travel seasons like the one we're in right now, it's not uncommon for there to be some adjustments made on parking," said Michael Konopasek, spokesperson for DIA. Konopasek said it's important to plan ahead as travelers come and go, changing which lots may open or close. READ THE FULL STORY AT CBS COLORADO
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Health department monitoring Colorado renewable energy plant for excessive fumes
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Health department monitoring Colorado renewable energy plant for excessive fumes

By Logan Smith | CBS Colorado State health officials have begun monitoring a facility that converts cow manure into natural gas after elevated levels of an unhealthy and flammable - but also naturally occurring - gas were recently detected. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment reported excessive amounts of hydrogen sulfide were discovered through instruments readings at Platte River Biogas near Lasalle. Hydrogen sulfide, informally referred to as "swamp gas" or "sewer gas," is known for its odor that is similar to rotten eggs. The gas occurs naturally in crude petroleum, natural gas, volcanic gases, and hot springs, according to the National Institute of Health. It is also produced by human and animal wastes and results from the bacterial breakdown of organic m...
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Colorado Starbucks baristas protesting, have list of demands for management
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Colorado Starbucks baristas protesting, have list of demands for management

By Austen Erblat | CBS Colorado Starbucks baristas at the company's West Alameda Avenue and South Federal Boulevard location in Denver filed for a union election Friday and on Saturday, baristas from across the Denver metro area are protesting outside another Denver location with a list of demands for the coffee giant. The baristas are organizing after Starbucks unions nationwide have made considerable gains over what workers describe as "unfair labor practices." It also comes at what the union says is Starbucks' busiest season. "I am unionizing for better scheduling practices and to improve work-life balance," Luis Sanchez Hernandez, an 11-year shift supervisor, said in a statement. "We are proud to join the movement alongside our union siblings on strike this week." READ THE ...
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Aurora police seek charges for suspects in Colorado apartment torture case
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Aurora police seek charges for suspects in Colorado apartment torture case

By Tori Mason | CBS Colorado The Aurora Police Department is seeking charges against 11 suspects in its investigation into a violent kidnapping and assault earlier this week at an apartment complex in Aurora.  Two victims were confronted by approximately a dozen armed suspects and taken to a vacant apartment against their will where they were bound, threatened, and tortured. Chief Todd Chamberlain emphasized the critical role the victims played in bringing this case to light. "The courage of our victims to come forward really changed the dynamics of how this incident unfolded," Chamberlain said. "Had it not been for the courage of them to come forward, we never would have known about this, and what else we wouldn't have known is what's unfolding as this investigation conti...
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Baby Jesus returned to nativity scene after Northern Colorado police search for thief
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Baby Jesus returned to nativity scene after Northern Colorado police search for thief

By Dillon Thomas | CBS Colorado Three days after its disappearance, a statue of baby Jesus was returned to the City of Fort Collins after it was stolen from the Old Town nativity scene. The baby Jesus figurine was dropped off at a safe haven location, Poudre Fire Authority station number one. The Jesus figurine was first reported stolen earlier in the week. Fort Collins Police released a photo of the alleged thief as they ran off with the model of the infant Messiah.  READ THE FULL STORY AT CBS COLORADO
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