Study: Tourist Pot Complaints Up At Colorado Emergency Rooms
Colorado's tourists aren't just buying weed now that it's legal - they're ending up in emergency rooms at rates far higher than residents, according to a new study.
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Colorado's tourists aren't just buying weed now that it's legal - they're ending up in emergency rooms at rates far higher than residents, according to a new study.
There are more reports of tests coming back positive from Swedish Medical Center patients. The hospital suggested nearly 3,000 former patients get tested for HIV and hepatitis B and C after former surgical technician Rocky Allen was fired.
A hospital outside of San Diego is now offering free tests to 518 patients to screen for possible exposure to HIV and hepatitis A and B after a former surgical technician at Swedish Medical Center was accused of stealing syringes.
It's not uncommon this time of year-- hacking, sneezing, itchy and watery eyes-- but it may not be the common cold.
As the investigation into former surgical technician Rocky Allen is building steam, a Colorado law designed to strengthen regulations for that positon is set to expire.
Cigarette sales in Colorado have increased for the first time in nearly a decade. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment reports more than a million additional packs were sold in 2015 over 2014.
A bill at the state Capitol would require medical marijuana home grows to be enclosed and locked.
A Colorado startup has gotten into the pain relief business. The company, BioCare Systems, Inc., has developed an over-the-counter device called LumiWave.
A former surgical technician suspected of stealing pain medication at a hospital in Englewood has been indicted by a federal grand jury.
A Phoenix hospital is offering free hepatitis and HIV testing to patients after discovering a former employee is accused of stealing pain medication at a Colorado facility.
Colorado's low vaccination rate is once again the subject of legislation at the state capitol.
With scientists scrambling to understand the unprecedented outbreak of Zika in Central and South America, Fort Collins has become "ground zero" for Zika virus research.
The youngest child in a case study about the effects of hemp oil is being monitored by doctors at Children's Hospital Colorado in Aurora.
A group of young students were spreading the love ahead of Valentine's Day on Thursday.
Administrators at a school in Denver have told unvaccinated students to stay home after a case of chickenpox at Merrill Middle School.
A woman whose aging mother was charged thousands of dollars to change a lock reached out to CBS Colorado in hopes that the station would help them get the money back.
A Denver small business owner was given 60 days to vacate his store, so his customers stepped up to make sure he stayed on his feet.
By downloading an app or calling a number, anyone can use the Link On Demand service to call for a free ride in Lone Tree or Highlands Ranch and next month, Parker joins the list.
A former Colorado school bus aide was sentenced to 4-and-a-half years in prison. Kiarra Jones was caught on bus security cameras hitting non-verbal autistic children.
A senior lawyer at Denver International Airport filed a federal lawsuit against the city and three top officials, claiming he was pushed out of his job after warning about possible alleged violations of law and more.
A new measles case has been reported in Weld County which is unrelated to the Broomfield outbreak.
Denver Public Schools debates policy on ICE and employees
Environmental groups begin a lawsuit against the Suncor oil refinery over allegations of violating clean air standards.
A senior lawyer at Denver International Airport filed a federal lawsuit against the city and three top officials, claiming he was pushed out of his job after warning about possible alleged violations of law and more.
A power outage impacted train service to the gates as well as flights at Denver International Airport for a couple of hours on Wednesday morning.
The Colorado State University women's basketball team is headed to the Big Dance, as the Mountain West Champions are set to play in March Madness for the first time since 2016.
The WNBA and its players' union reached a verbal agreement on a transformational new collective bargaining agreement early Wednesday morning, both sides said.
With the game tied going into the 9th, Eugenio Suárez smacked a double into left-center field to score pinch runner Javier Sonoja for what would prove to be the winning run.
Thousands of entries were submitted to choose the name of the Pecos League baseball team in Grand Junction, Colorado.
The Burnham Yard Small Area Plan hopes to include recommendations for affordable housing, public infrastructure, parks, open space and other considerations.
A long-duration heat wave is taking shape over the western half of the U.S. and forecast to stick around in the days ahead.
Fed officials are grappling with a host of economic challenges, from stubborn inflation to a slowing job market.
Sen. Ron Wyden says he believes the government had "ample evidence" that Epstein was involved in drug trafficking.
Allegations of abuse of women and girls by union leader Cesar Chavez were first reported by the New York Times on Wednesday.
President Trump on Wednesday temporarily eased a century-old law that limits shippers from transporting energy products around the U.S.
A senior lawyer at Denver International Airport filed a federal lawsuit against the city and three top officials, claiming he was pushed out of his job after warning about possible alleged violations of law and more.
Sen. Ron Wyden says he believes the government had "ample evidence" that Epstein was involved in drug trafficking.
Democrats would have to convince at least four Republicans to join their discharge petition to force a floor vote.
From intelligence to research and grant applications, artificial intelligence is playing a bigger role in government and military operations.
President Trump on Wednesday temporarily eased a century-old law that limits shippers from transporting energy products around the U.S.
Colorado voters will decide whether transgender children can play sports with the gender that matches their gender identity or whether they'll be forced to play with other children of the same gender they were assigned at birth.
A judge blocked a set of changes to the childhood vaccine schedule recommended by allies of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, dealing a setback to the Trump administration's efforts to overhaul federal vaccine policy.
Patchwork state policies and limited federal oversight have led to a fragmented system for tracking organ donor status.
Even people with six-figure incomes are making financial sacrifices to pay for medical care, a new study finds.
Colorado health officials have identified two additional cases of measles, bringing the total number to nine in the Broomfield outbreak.
A senior lawyer at Denver International Airport filed a federal lawsuit against the city and three top officials, claiming he was pushed out of his job after warning about possible alleged violations of law and more.
Fed officials are grappling with a host of economic challenges, from stubborn inflation to a slowing job market.
President Trump on Wednesday temporarily eased a century-old law that limits shippers from transporting energy products around the U.S.
USPS Postmaster General David Steiner said raising the price of stamps would "largely solve" the agency's financial woes.
The WNBA and its players' union reached a verbal agreement on a transformational new collective bargaining agreement early Wednesday morning, both sides said.
A woman whose aging mother was charged thousands of dollars to change a lock reached out to CBS Colorado in hopes that the station would help them get the money back.
A senior lawyer at Denver International Airport filed a federal lawsuit against the city and three top officials, claiming he was pushed out of his job after warning about possible alleged violations of law and more.
A CBS Colorado investigation has found Denver may now be subsidizing fire protection for neighboring cities -- despite deals that were supposed to save money -- as the city faces deep budget cuts and layoffs.
Eleven Denver City Council members voluntarily reimbursed the city for 2025 furlough days with reimbursement amounts ranging from $762.60 up to $1,969.92. Most of the council members' reimbursements were around $1,300.
Prosecutors in El Paso County have decided not to pursue criminal charges against a youth hockey coach in southern Colorado, saying there is insufficient evidence to prosecute him.
