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Immigration Mistakes Keeps Couple Apart
Immigration is a word that triggers all kinds of emotions, images and stereotypes. While many feel the laws aren't tough enough, a local couple found out how devastating immigration mistakes can be.

Theater Owner Arrested 3rd Time On Internet Luring Charges
A community theater owner from Litttleton has been arrested a third time on accusations of Internet sexual exploitation of a child.

Diners' Debit Numbers Stolen
Longmont police are trying to figure out who's stealing people's debit card numbers as they are eating out.

Study: Parents Should Embrace Digital Age
Parents hear a lot about online stalkers and predators, but a new study says they should embrace the digital age.

Naked Jogging Priest Must Register As Sex Offender
A former Catholic priest, who was caught jogging naked in the small Weld County town of Frederick, was given five-years probation Thursday and was ordered to register as a sex offender.

Gas Leak Caused Fatal Blast At Pueblo Restaurant
Joint task force investigators announced Thursday that an explosion that killed a Pueblo woman was caused by a natural gas leak.

2 Killed At Trinidad Bar
Police were searching for four people of interest in a shooting at a bar that left two people dead.

Son Accused Of Stabbing Surgeon Dad
A prominent surgeon has been found stabbed to death at his Colorado Springs home, apparently at the hands of his own son, police say.

Robber Steals Jewelry Made By Former Senator
Former Colorado Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell says a robber held up his daughter's Durango gallery and stole more than 60 pieces of jewelry he created, including a bracelet worth $40,000.

Western Union Lays Off 200 People
Englewood-based Western Union announces Thursday that is has laid off 200 people worldwide.

Man Shot By Officer Near Wal-Mart Is 6'8, 250 Pounds
Lakewood police said a man grabbed a Taser from a female police officer and zapped her with it outside a Wal-Mart store before being shot by the officer's partner.

No Sign Of Colorado Hiker Missing In SW Utah
Authorities in southeastern Utah are searching for a Colorado woman who hasn't been heard from since Sunday when she went for a hike alone.

Hiker Flashes Woman On Larimer Trail
A male hiker exposed himself to a female hiker on a Larimer County hiking trail this week and deputies are asking for the public's help in identifying the man.

'Barack Obama', 'Trout', 'John Elway' Middle Names Were Hoax
The father who said he gave his children the middle of names of "Barack Obama", "Trout" and "John Elway" admits it was only a joke.

Intruders Strike While Man Is Reporting Another Crime
A man reporting a crime late Wednesday night became a victim a second time.

Denver Police Hire Psychologist To Study Racial Bias
Denver Police are using a social psychologist to study whether the department is doing everything possible rid itself of racial and gender bias.

Gold Parties Mix Business, Pleasure
Many people could have hundreds, even thousands of dollars in gold just lying around the house. Gold parties are a hot trend in a tough economy.

Colorado Springs Police Opening Their Own DNA Lab
Colorado Springs police will open their own DNA lab Friday, which could help them and nearby agencies solve more crimes more quickly.

Radiology Center Closes, Mammogram Results Delayed
A radiology move leaves at least one patient without the results of her mammogram.

Redevelopment, Rent Dispute Lead To Mass Evictions
Residents of a mobile home park in north Fort Collins have all received eviction notices, but there is a dispute over why they got them.

5 People Escape Burning Home In Aurora
A group of teenagers escaped a burning home on East Asbury Place in Aurora early Thursday.

FBI Offers Reward For Ecoterrorism Suspects
The FBI is offering up to $50,000 for information leading to the arrest of four people accused of sabotage attacks in five Western states -- including a 1998 firebombing at Vail Ski Resort that caused $12 million in damage.

A Big Change Across The Plains
A cold front pushed across eastern Colorado overnight, causing temperatures to plummet.

Retailers Lure Shoppers With Pre-Black Friday Sales
Challenging economic times have many Denver-area retailers rolling out the red carpet -- and deals for shoppers.

Ex-Soldier Not Guilty Of Murder In Vet's Death
A jury has found a former Fort Carson soldier not guilty of first-degree murder in the slaying of a fellow Iraq war veteran, but convicted him of a lesser charge of conspiracy to commit murder.

Customers Accuse Supermarket Of Misleading Pricing
Three Denver residents have filed lawsuits alleging that the company that runs Avanza Supermarkets tricked shoppers into paying more for their groceries.

Nurse Indicted In Drug Tampering Case
The U.S. Attorney's Office in Denver plans to announce the indictment and arrest of a male surgical nurse who is accused of stealing federally controlled narcotic pain medications from more than 300 surgical patients in Boulder.

Survey: Half Of Primary Care Physicians Dissatisfied
A survey shows that nearly half of primary care physicians surveyed are frustrated because of government regulations and insurance issues.

Man Accused Of Sexually Assaulting 12-Year-Old
A man from Honduras was arrested after deputies said he sexually assaulted a 12-year-old girl in a motel in Weld County.

3 Indicted In Murder Of Cherry Creek Witness
Three people have been indicted in the murder of a Cheery Creek woman who was killed in 2006 as she was trying to run out of her home.

Judge Hears Closing Arguments In Pit Bull Ban Case
The fate of Aurora's controversial pit bull ban is in the hands of a federal judge.

Fort Collins Police Investigate String Of Church Burglaries
Fort Collins police say the burglaries of 12 churches since September may be linked but they still have no idea who is responsible.

Police Investigate Reported Sexual Assault
Police in Boulder are investigating a reported sexual assault after a woman was found on the University Hill area and said she had been assaulted.

CU Student, Friend Arrested In Deputy's Shooting
Police in Castle Rock said they have finally found the suspects responsible for a major crime spree that culminated in the shooting of a Douglas County sheriff's deputy.

Forecaster Says La Nina Will Bring Good Snowfall
Climatologist Klaus Wolter says Colorado's mountains could get normal or even above-normal snow this winter.

Police: Marine, Dad Together In Sept. Photo
A photograph found by police when a missing Marine from Boulder was arrested shows him with his father at a festival in Nevada in September, according to a report.

Police Shoot Man Outside Wal-Mart
Shoppers at the Wal-Mart in Lakewood ended up in the middle of a police situation Wednesday afternoon.

Ski Channel To Launch On Christmas Day
The Ski Channel plans to launch Christmas Day, with its on-demand mountain sports programming available in more than 15 million homes.

Urban League Of Denver Under Federal Scrutiny
The Urban League of Metro Denver has been around for more than 60 years and has received millions in donations and federal aid. Now, its doors are closed and CALL7 Investigator John Ferrugia is asking, "Where is the money?"

Woman Struck In Roadway On WB 6th Avenue
A woman running across West Sixth Avenue was hit by a vehicle Wednesday, during the height of morning rush hour.

I-70 Chase Reaches 100 MPH
The suspected driver of a stolen car was captured after a high-speed chase down Interstate 70.

Aurora Teen Killed In Early-Morning Rollover
A teenager died when he lost control of the car he was driving and was ejected when it rolled into a house early Wednesday.

CSU Team: Early Hurricane Forecasts Were Spot On
Colorado-based weather researchers say eight hurricanes formed in the Atlantic this year, the same number they predicted before the season but one less than their August update called for.

Police: Girl Shot In Back After Aborted Drug Buy
A 17-year-old girl from Federal Heights is undergoing treatment after she was shot in the back during a possible drug deal in Thornton, police said.

Mine Blow-Out Danger Over, State Of Emergency Lifted
Nine months after Lake County officials declared a state of emergency because of worries over a mine blow-out, the state of emergency has been lifted.

Police Clear Investigator In Tim Masters Case
A Fort Collins police investigation has cleared Lt. Jim Broderick of violating any department policies or procedures stemming from his involvement in a murder case against a man whose conviction was overturned because of new DNA evidence.

Police: Man Climbs On Bar, Flashes Restaurant Patrons
A 26-year-old man was arrested Saturday after patrons at Boulder's popular Med Restaurant, on Walnut St., said he climbed up on the restaurant's bar, dropped his pants, and flashed patrons.

Mushroom Farm, Meth Lab Busted In Canyon
Seven agencies were involved in a drug bust in Coal Creek Canyon in Boulder County Tuesday.

Hayden Teen Dies After Suffering Cardiac Arrest
Authorities say a 15-year-old Hayden High School student is dead after suffering cardiac arrest at the school's football field.
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