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CBD production and packaging workers in Longmont are part of the First National Cannabis Workers Union.
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.
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.
Cannabidiol, the non-psychoactive ingredient in hemp and marijuana, could treat opioid addiction, a new study says.
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.
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.
The City of Boulder is following Denver's lead in helping people with minor pot convictions clear their records.
People convicted of lesser pot-related offenses in Boulder County can apply next year to have those marks erased from their records.
Epidiolex, the first cannabis-based medication approved by the US Food and Drug Administration, is now available by prescription in all 50 states.
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.
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.
U.S. health regulators have approved the first prescription drug made from marijuana.
The government is getting closer to a decision on approval of a prescription drug derived from marijuana, but some Colorado parents are concerned.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A Colorado-based chain of natural food stores is selling products containing hemp-derived extracts containing the cannabis compound known as CBD.
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.
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.
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.
Willie Nelson is reportedly launching his own brand of weed that would be sold in Colorado, according to the brand's spokesperson.
Discover the marijuana industry in Denver. Here are some great events all centered around the biggest new business in Colorado.
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.
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?
Colorado State Patrol says 52-year-old Darnell Yingling of Fort Collins was driving a semi towing a trackhoe when the arm of it collided with an overpass and he could face charges from the deadly incident depending on the outcome of the ongoing investigation.
Parents in Colorado struggle to find and afford child care.
An angler from Granby set a new Colorado fishing record.
A Summit Middle School PE teacher is under arrest in a case the sheriff calls "heartbreaking." He said he's "humbled by the bravery of the young victims to come forward."
The 2021 season ended in a tie for fifth place, and as of August 9, we're outpacing last year by 8 days.
A flag raising ceremony will be held later this week in Colorado Springs to honor the life and service of El Paso County Deputy Andrew Peery.
Four Muslim men have been killed in the area over the past several months, and authorities have said their deaths may be linked.
The Colorado Public Utilities Commission is considering a rule change that some environmentalists say is fairer to utility customers.
On Wednesday afternoon a news conference has been scheduled by the members of the Walton-Penner group, the brand new owners of the Broncos.
Colorado State Patrol says 52-year-old Darnell Yingling of Fort Collins was driving a semi towing a trackhoe when the arm of it collided with an overpass and he could face charges from the deadly incident depending on the outcome of the ongoing investigation.
Parents in Colorado struggle to find and afford child care.
A Summit Middle School PE teacher is under arrest in a case the sheriff calls "heartbreaking." He said he's "humbled by the bravery of the young victims to come forward."
The 2021 season ended in a tie for fifth place, and as of August 9, we're outpacing last year by 8 days.
A flag raising ceremony will be held later this week in Colorado Springs to honor the life and service of El Paso County Deputy Andrew Peery.
On Wednesday afternoon a news conference has been scheduled by the members of the Walton-Penner group, the brand new owners of the Broncos.
It's possibly the most famous traveling trophy in sports: the Stanley Cup. Each member of the NHL championship teams gets a chance to spend time with the Cup on their own.
NFL owners gave their final stamp of approval to a new chapter in Denver Broncos' history Tuesday, approving the Walton-Penner group's $4.65 billion purchase of the team.
The athlete and icon suggested that she's planning to retire in a new Vogue essay published on Tuesday.
Georgia Tech honored the legacy of late Broncos legend Demaryius Thomas on Monday.
The Regional Air Quality Council has approved a plan to reduce ozone air pollution across nine counties in the Denver metro area. The council passed it with a 20 to one vote Friday afternoon following lengthy public comment.
At the heart of the debate over the roundup lies one major question: Should taxpayers foot the bill for these roundups so ranchers can graze their livestock on the same land for a cheaper price?
As the EPA is preparing to reclassify nine counties from "serious" to "severe" violators of federal ozone standards, the Regional Air Quality Council is preparing to adopt a plan to reduce ozone pollution.
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.
When community leader Ma Kaing was struck and killed by a stray bullet the night of July 15, at least seven calls were made directly and indirectly to Denver's 911 center in the immediate aftermath of the shooting.
An angler from Granby set a new Colorado fishing record.
Four Muslim men have been killed in the area over the past several months, and authorities have said their deaths may be linked.
A Pixar-themed mini-golf course will soon be popping up in Denver.
The athlete and icon suggested that she's planning to retire in a new Vogue essay published on Tuesday.
Tuesday is the 29th Ozone Action Day this season in the metro area which is far behind last year.
The Colorado Public Utilities Commission is considering a rule change that some environmentalists say is fairer to utility customers.
Aurora students got to meet their teachers and get free school supplies at a back to school kickoff event.
The impact of inflation might be felt most of all at the grocery store. That in turn has increased the requests for help at Colorado's food banks.
The free meal program started during the pandemic will not be extended into the 2022-2023 school year for the Boulder Valley School District.
Local organizations are seeking donations to help kids get ready to return to class.
Parents in Colorado struggle to find and afford child care.
To date, Colorado has received more than 9,000 doses of the monkey pox vaccine. That's why Tri-County Health was able to hold the walk-up clinic at Aurora's Pride celebration.
Heading back to school can be an exciting time, but it can also bring some anxiety for children. A Colorado doctor shares some tips.
The State of Colorado hopes a federal emergency declaration on a monkeypox outbreak will mean more testing and vaccine supply will soon arrive to help keep cases low.
As kids get ready to head back to school, they may be struggling to get good sleep. To help you get your children back on track, we asked pediatric neurologist Dr. Jessica Litwin to give us some tips and tricks.
The 2021 season ended in a tie for fifth place, and as of August 9, we're outpacing last year by 8 days.
Tuesday is the 29th Ozone Action Day this season in the metro area which is far behind last year.
The roads near City Park Golf Course in Denver were supposedly reconstructed recently to be able to drain floodwater onto the golf course. That didn't quite happen.
Weekend heavy rain shut down some water rides at Water World on Monday
The northeast side of Denver plus cities like Aurora, Broomfield, and Evergreen had more than inch of rain on Sunday.
The 2021 season ended in a tie for fifth place, and as of August 9, we're outpacing last year by 8 days.
An angler from Granby set a new Colorado fishing record.
Every Colorado resident should double check their mail before they toss out any envelopes this month. There could be a tax refund check for you.
The Colorado Public Utilities Commission is considering a rule change that some environmentalists say is fairer to utility customers.
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