First National Cannabis Workers Union Covers Employees In Colorado, Florida
CBD production and packaging workers in Longmont are part of the First National Cannabis Workers Union.
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Cannabis Customers Can Now Buy Marijuana From Vending Machines In Colorado
There are now four pot vending machines operating at one location in Pueblo -- and there are plans to install one at a dispensary in Aurora.
Cannabis Firms Are Hopping On The Non-Alcoholic Beer Wagon
Several cannabis beermakers, including Two Roots Brewing and Ceria Brewing, say it's a no-brainer to craft no-cannabis, no-alcohol beers. For one, they already make non-alcoholic beers as bases for their infused brews because laws prohibit them from combining alcohol and psychoactive cannabis.
Study: CBD Effective In Treating Heroin Addiction
Cannabidiol, the non-psychoactive ingredient in hemp and marijuana, could treat opioid addiction, a new study says.
FDA Looks Into Regulating CBD In Food, Beverages And More
The FDA commissioner warned that "open questions remain regarding the safety" of widespread use of CBD products, including CBD concentration and the possible impacts of long-term exposure.
Study: Cannabis-Related ER Visits In Colorado Jump Threefold After Legalization
Cannabis use in Colorado has been on the rise since medical cannabis was liberalized in 2009 and recreational cannabis went on sale in 2014, and it has led to an increase in emergency department visits, according to a new study.
'Moving On From Marijuana': Boulder DA Set To Clear Minor Pot Convictions
The City of Boulder is following Denver's lead in helping people with minor pot convictions clear their records.
Boulder DA Willing To Vacate Some Marijuana Convictions In 2019
People convicted of lesser pot-related offenses in Boulder County can apply next year to have those marks erased from their records.
First FDA-Approved Cannabis-Based Drug Now Available Across The US
Epidiolex, the first cannabis-based medication approved by the US Food and Drug Administration, is now available by prescription in all 50 states.
State's Studies Show Marijuana Use Increasing Among Adults, Not Youth
Two studies indicate the rate of marijuana usage by Colorado young people is relatively unchanged since 2015, and in fact mirrors the national average. But a youth marijuana prevention agency warned the increase in potency of marijuana and cannabis products since the drug's legalization in 2014 poses equally increasing danger to its young users.
First Marijuana-Based Drug Gets Mixed Reactions In Colorado
The Federal and Drug Administration has approved the country's first drug derived from marijuana, a medication to treat two rare and devastating forms of epilepsy.
Medical Milestone: FDA OKs Marijuana-Based Drug For Seizures
U.S. health regulators have approved the first prescription drug made from marijuana.
Some Coloradans Fear Changes To State Laws As U.S. Weighs Marijuana Medicine
The government is getting closer to a decision on approval of a prescription drug derived from marijuana, but some Colorado parents are concerned.
Proposed US Banking Fix For Marijuana May Not Open All Doors
A proposal in Congress to ease the U.S. ban on marijuana could encourage more banks to do business with cannabis companies, but it appears to fall short of a cure-all for an industry that must operate mainly as a cash business in a credit card world.
First FDA-Approved Drug Made From Cannabis Can't Be Sold In Colorado
The first FDA-approved prescription drug made from pure cannabis is expected to hit the market in the next couple months and, unless lawmakers act, Colorado may be the only state that can't sell it.
Veterans Are Key To Surge Of States Approving Medical Pot For PTSD
Twenty-eight states plus the District of Columbia now include PTSD in their medical marijuana programs, a tally that has more than doubled in the last two years, according to data compiled by the pro-legalization Marijuana Policy Project.
Cannabis Companies Struggle To Be Charitable
Colorado cannabis companies have found it is hard for them to be charitable. Nonprofits often turn away pot profits for fear of losing federal grant money.
Colorado-Based Lucky's Market Selling CBD Products
A Colorado-based chain of natural food stores is selling products containing hemp-derived extracts containing the cannabis compound known as CBD.
Veterans Are Using Pot To Ease PTSD, Despite Scant Research
A growing number of states are weighing whether to legalize marijuana to treat post-traumatic stress disorder. But for many veterans, the debate is already over.
Program Treating 4 Children With Marijuana Extract Oil
Four Idaho children are receiving treatment for severe forms of epilepsy with an experimental, non-psychoactive drug derived from marijuana plants, state health officials announced Monday.
Cannabis Journalism Class At DU Tackles A Trailblazing Trend
It's back to school time for just about everyone now and students enrolled in one college course are learning about a growing industry in Colorado.
Report: Willie Nelson To Launch His Own Brand Of Weed
Willie Nelson is reportedly launching his own brand of weed that would be sold in Colorado, according to the brand's spokesperson.
Top Upcoming Marijuana-Themed Events
Discover the marijuana industry in Denver. Here are some great events all centered around the biggest new business in Colorado.
Cannabis Job Fair Tries To Connect Industry With Job Hopefuls
From college-age folks in T-shirts and jeans to executives in suit and ties, hundreds attended a cannabis career fair in Denver on Tuesday.
Colorado's 'Green Rush' Could Be Past Its Peak
The business of getting people high has produced some high returns for entrepreneurs in Colorado, but could the state's "green rush" be coming to an end?
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The New Frontier In Knee Replacement Has Arrived In Colorado
A Colorado patient is rehabbing her knee replacement which is the state's first smart knee.
Monsoon Storms Cause Flooding In Colorado Burn Scars
Heavy rain caused flooding near several of Colorado's burn scars on Tuesday.
From K-Mart to Courthouse: Moffat County's latest transformation
An abandoned K-Mart shopping center in Craig, Colorado will soon be home for the county's courthouse.
Fireworks spark a brush fire, evacuations in an Aurora neighborhood
South Metro firefighters battled a brush fire, while illegal fireworks were being shot off around them.
I-70 closed in Glenwood Canyon due to Flash Flood Warning
A Flash Flood Warning forced the closure of Interstate 70 through Glenwood Canyon on Tuesday afternoon.
Boulder County Considers Slate Of Gun Limiting Ordinances
In the wake of the mass shooting at a Boulder grocery store, county commissioners are considering several gun limiting ordinances.
2 tubers rescued from Clear Creek during Highway 6 closure
Highway 6 reopened after being closed in Jefferson County for a river rescue on Tuesday afternoon.
AAA: changing your behavior could help you save on gas
The average price for a gallon of gas in Colorado is $4.89, 9 cents above the national average.
Denver offers $1,000 cash incentive for aspiring lifeguards
The City of Denver is still searching for more lifeguards to staff pools this summer.
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Airbnb hosts hacked: 1 home rented out without owner's consent, another host loses thousands
Some Airbnb hosts have been getting hacked -- some losing thousands of dollars in rental revenue, others seeing strangers show up at their doors ready to rent out listings that haven't been active for years.
The New Frontier In Knee Replacement Has Arrived In Colorado
A Colorado patient is rehabbing her knee replacement which is the state's first smart knee.
Monsoon Storms Cause Flooding In Colorado Burn Scars
Heavy rain caused flooding near several of Colorado's burn scars on Tuesday.
From K-Mart to Courthouse: Moffat County's latest transformation
An abandoned K-Mart shopping center in Craig, Colorado will soon be home for the county's courthouse.
Fireworks spark a brush fire, evacuations in an Aurora neighborhood
South Metro firefighters battled a brush fire, while illegal fireworks were being shot off around them.
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Former Broncos receiver Demaryius Thomas' family: he had CTE
Former NFL Pro Bowl wide receiver Demaryius Thomas is the latest in a growing list of football players diagnosed with CTE.
Report: Nikola Jokic, Denver Nuggets agree on record $264M extension
Nikola Jokic has gone from draft pick No. 41, to two-time MVP, and now the holder of the largest contract in NBA history.
Russell Wilson's NFL jersey is the No. 1 seller so far this year
The No. 1 best-selling NFL jersey in 2022 so far is that of the Broncos new starting quarterback.
'All of you are a part of it': Avs soak in Stanley Cup parade and rally
A crowd estimated by Denver's Office of Special Events at over a half million joined the Colorado Avalanche as they raised the Stanley Cup in a two hour long parade that was a lot more like a party. Fans recalled the long time between championships.
Stanley Cup champs, Colorado Avalanche, feeling the love from hundreds of thousands of fans
The Colorado Avalanche relished in the sights and sounds of a parade and rally in their honor for winning the 2022 Stanley Cup championship.
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Airbnb hosts hacked: 1 home rented out without owner's consent, another host loses thousands
Some Airbnb hosts have been getting hacked -- some losing thousands of dollars in rental revenue, others seeing strangers show up at their doors ready to rent out listings that haven't been active for years.
Gun violence hot spots make up small area of Denver
Nearly half of all shootings in Denver and a quarter of the city's murders in 2020-2021 took place in just five geographical areas: "hotspots" that only make up 1.56% of Denver's land mass.
Judge denies new trial for convicted killer Harold Henthorn
A federal judge on Thursday denied convicted wife-killer Harold Henthorn a new trial, after Henthorn claimed his trial attorney "acted in his own self-interest, was dishonest" and committed fraud in the course of defending Henthorn.
13 Denver Metro Area Superintendents Voice Support For Adams 14, Following State Board Vote To Reorganize District
Thirteen Denver metro area school superintendents have signed a letter to the Colorado Board of Education saying they're "deeply disappointed" the board would take the unprecedented step of reorganizing the Adams 14 School District.
13 Denver metro area superintendents voice support for Adams 14
Thirteen Denver metro area school superintendents have signed a letter to the Colorado Board of Education saying they're "deeply disappointed" the board would take the unprecedented step of reorganizing the Adams 14 School District.
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Rocky Mountain Nat'l Park seeks remedy to long lines
Seeking a remedy to long lines of cars, Rocky Mountain National Park officials are asking visitors if they would pay a fee to use vehicle transponders and another "fast pass" lane at its busiest entrance.
Colorado family has waited 1 year to reunite with Rosie, the dog
Rosie, the dog, got stranded in Afghanistan, when her family got stuck in Colorado Springs.
Legalize it! Ice cream trucks legal again in Aurora
A frozen dessert desert no longer: Aurora is now allowing ice cream trucks back into city limits after decades of having them outlawed.
USGS believes 'seismic signals' related to RMNP rock slide
The slide happened in the Upper Chaos Canyon area of the park.
CPW ranger's wildlife videos help Coloradans 'feel like they're a part of it'
From bath time to dinner time, animals of all kinds are caught on camera at Roxborough State Park.
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Preschool tuition credits help Denver families make ends meet
Thousands of families of young children in Denver make ends meet with the Denver Preschool Program, also expanding access now to preschool for a limited number of children turning three by Oct. 1.
Gas tax holiday could save you money at the pump
Gov. Jared Polis says he commends the President's action to provide relief and save people money.
Colorado Food Bank Facing 'The Perfect Storm' With Supply & Demand Amid Soaring Inflation
The Weld Food Bank in northern Colorado said they've seen a 25% increase in demand for their services in recent months as the price for gasoline and groceries climbs to record highs.
Rising Gas Prices & Inflation Force Coloradans To Weigh Essentials
At the gas station, the tank doesn't often get filled lately when Katie Orecchio visits the pumps. It wasn't on Friday.
'I Was Disappointed': Neighbors Impacted By Denver City Council Housing Decision On Affordable Housing Express Frustration
A new measure passed Denver City Council allowing new affordable housing units to be built without parking lots.
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The New Frontier In Knee Replacement Has Arrived In Colorado
A Colorado patient is rehabbing her knee replacement which is the state's first smart knee.
Former Broncos receiver Demaryius Thomas' family: he had CTE
Former NFL Pro Bowl wide receiver Demaryius Thomas is the latest in a growing list of football players diagnosed with CTE.
Children's Hospital Colorado in need of new stuffed animals
Young patients draw a lot of comfort when they get a new stuffed animal while in the hospital.
FDA looks to approve updated booster for variants
The SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID-19 has evolved.
CDC: Colorado reports 7 cases of monkeypox
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says Colorado has seven cases of monkeypox as of June 29. There are more than 300 cases across the country.
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Monsoon Storms Cause Flooding In Colorado Burn Scars
Heavy rain caused flooding near several of Colorado's burn scars on Tuesday.
Fireworks rain showers possible, better chance for Tues storms
A few rain showers are still possible on Monday evening, however most of the wet weather should be wrapped up for the firework shows across the Front Range.
Very warm again on July 4th with more scattered storms
Meteorologist Chris Spears outlines what areas have the highest chance to see a passing storm.
4th Of July Will Have A Few Late Day Storms
Get ready to great more heat for your Independence Day! More 90s with afternoon thunderstorms will be the rule.
Typical early July weather expected for Independence Eve
Meteorologist Chris Spears takes a look at what we can expect Sunday and during the week ahead.
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The New Frontier In Knee Replacement Has Arrived In Colorado
A Colorado patient is rehabbing her knee replacement which is the state's first smart knee.
Denver offers $1,000 cash incentive for aspiring lifeguards
The City of Denver is still searching for more lifeguards to staff pools this summer.
New Details About The Death Of A Father On I-70
John Jaros died after someone shot at his truck on I-70 during a spontaneous, illegal street race.
Former Broncos receiver Demaryius Thomas' family: he had CTE
Former NFL Pro Bowl wide receiver Demaryius Thomas is the latest in a growing list of football players diagnosed with CTE.
From K-Mart to Courthouse: The story of Moffat County's latest transformation
An abandoned K-Mart shopping center in Craig, Colorado will soon be home for the county's courthouse.