Colorado Ranks High For Parents Opting Out Of Vaccinations For Kids
All over the U.S. more parents are opting out of vaccinations for their children and Colorado has one of the highest rates of exemptions in the country.
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All over the U.S. more parents are opting out of vaccinations for their children and Colorado has one of the highest rates of exemptions in the country.
As everyone celebrates and gives thanks this time of year, families, friends and good health often top the list. One Colorado teen got the gift of hearing this year and her family that made it possible.
A sign for the holidays from the Colorado Department of Transportation and the Colorado State Patrol -- "designate a sober driver."
What do you think is the most dangerous medicine in your medicine chest? New research suggests it's an old favorite used by young and old alike: acetaminophen. Dr Dave Hnida reports on a new study that says it's easier to OD on acetaminophen products than we previously thought.
A grateful mother thanked the people she credits for saving her life. She was the first person in Colorado to receive a double cord blood transplant.
Colorado congressman Ed Perlmutter and Denver-area veterans are celebrating the start of construction on a new veterans hospital.
Ready Pac Foods has recalled more than 5,000 cases of bagged salad because of a possible E. coli contamination.
When people are hacking and sneezing all around you during cold season, can you keep those germs from invading your body?
It's that time of year: The Great American Smokeout. And if you think it takes a long time to reap the benefits of quitting, think again. Dr Dave Hnida gives a timeline of the good things that happen quickly when you throw out the smokes, along with an added benefit of quitting many men don't know about.
J.M. Smucker Co. is recalling thousands of 16-ounce jars of its Smucker's Natural Peanut Butter Chunky because of possible salmonella contamination.
Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper says waiving Medicaid spending requirements to alleviate budget pressures like Republicans suggest is not an option.
Six parties have submitted proposals to lease the Memorial Health System owned by the city of Colorado Springs.
Tim Tebow is getting ready to take on the New York Jets this week, but he's also taking on a new project.
Prosecutors say a Colorado man forged doctors' orders and used identical handwritten notes purportedly from nurses to bilk $3.4 million from a government health-care program for ailing nuclear workers.
While touring the Marvin Foote Youth Services Center, Colorado state officials described the efforts behind massive changes being made to operations across juvenile detention facilities statewide.
Cinco de Mayo celebrations filled neighborhoods across Denver this weekend, from downtown to Westwood, drawing thousands of attendees. Events also provided a key economic boost for local vendors.
The City of Aurora is hoping to replace the aging Peoria Street Bridge over Sand Creek to improve traffic flow and address safety concerns, but some residents are concerned about the project's impact on the surrounding area.
A month-long search after a Colorado airman's vehicle and dog were stolen while he was on deployment came to a tragic end on Saturday.
Democratic Rep. Jason Crow of Colorado said on Sunday that the U.S should be considering a broader question of strategy in the war with Iran.
Cinco de Mayo celebrations filled neighborhoods across Denver this weekend, from downtown to Westwood, drawing thousands of attendees despite concerns among some immigrant communities about changing policies and enforcement. Heavy traffic into downtown reflected the scale of festivities across the metro area, where events also provided a key economic boost for local vendors.
A man is in the hospital after Denver police say officers shot a suspect in an earlier shooting multiple times near 16th Street and California Street.
Joe Ruch is tracking the possibility of snow in Denver
On Saturday, the YMCA of Metro Denver partnered with DeVita to offer free health screenings for those in need.
Joe Ruch is tracking the lack of precipitation across Colorado
Cherie DeVaux became the first woman to train the winner of the opening leg of the Triple Crown.
Held every spring in Louisville, Kentucky, the event is also known for its over-the-top hats and vibrant suits and dresses.
The deal merged Major League Pickleball and the Carvana PPA Tour, two of the nascent sport's most active entities, under one company, Pickleball Inc.
The Kentucky Derby saw a field of 18 horses Saturday in the first leg of the 2026 competition for horse racing's Triple Crown.
The Denver Nuggets were eliminated in Game 6 of the first round of the NBA playoffs on the road Thursday night.
A Spirit pilot received an impromptu retirement party from a different airline after what would have been his final flight was canceled.
Democratic Rep. Jason Crow of Colorado said on Sunday that the U.S should be considering a broader question of strategy in the war with Iran.
Cherie DeVaux became the first woman to train the winner of the opening leg of the Triple Crown.
Held every spring in Louisville, Kentucky, the event is also known for its over-the-top hats and vibrant suits and dresses.
Have tickets to fly on Spirit? Here's what to know about refunds and alternative flights as the budget airline ceases operations.
Democratic Rep. Jason Crow of Colorado said on Sunday that the U.S should be considering a broader question of strategy in the war with Iran.
Colorado insurers say health care premiums could increase by hundreds of dollars next year.
President Trump said earlier this week he was reviewing the possible reduction of troops in Germany, which hosts more than 35,000 U.S. service members.
Denver is one of five finalists to host the Democratic National Convention, having last hosted it in 2008, when Barack Obama accepted the nomination at Mile High Stadium.
President Trump said the European Union "is not complying with our fully agreed to trade deal."
The Trump administration is proposing wastewater testing to try to ferret out data on illegal drug use in real time, according to a draft of a new drug control strategy obtained by CBS News. It also proposes using AI to track threats.
Hershey says it's benefiting from the growing use of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs even as people cut down on snacks. Here's why.
The backlash was immediate after the Trump administration served notice that hospitals and nursing homes should limit sugary drinks and dietary supplements in favor of what HHS terms "real food."
State regulators are warning bad actors who are bringing hemp‑derived, often chemically-altered products into the state's legal marijuana system that there will be consequences.
AdventHealth Littleton's Forensic Nurse Examiner Program will provide medical care and forensic documentation to survivors of violence, including sexual assault, domestic violence, and victims of gun violence.
The deal merged Major League Pickleball and the Carvana PPA Tour, two of the nascent sport's most active entities, under one company, Pickleball Inc.
Have tickets to fly on Spirit? Here's what to know about refunds and alternative flights as the budget airline ceases operations.
President Trump said the European Union "is not complying with our fully agreed to trade deal."
Cities in Florida and California, where home prices soared during the pandemic, saw some of the steepest declines in property values.
Amtrak may ease rules on guns on its trains, sources say. Critics worry that would weaken security even though, authorities say, the accused correspondents' dinner shooter took Amtrak cross-country with his firearms.
While touring the Marvin Foote Youth Services Center, Colorado state officials described the efforts behind massive changes being made to operations across juvenile detention facilities statewide.
Another Colorado family has come forward after they say they were charged thousands of dollars for having a lock changed.
State regulators are warning bad actors who are bringing hemp‑derived, often chemically-altered products into the state's legal marijuana system that there will be consequences.
A new, nearly 700-page report describes the Evergreen High School shooter's every move the day of the shooting last September, the law enforcement response, and interviews with friends, family, teachers, and witnesses.
A Denver City Council member is pushing to reopen long-term fire service contracts she says are now draining city resources instead of generating revenue.