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A cat is sick with the plague in Jefferson County after possibly coming in contact with a sick rodent.
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A cat is sick with the plague in Jefferson County after possibly coming in contact with a sick rodent.
A hearing on the matter won't take place until March 2022, because of a backup in state courts, leading even state officials to worry about the safety of the people who still live there in the meantime.
The cause of the death has yet to be confirmed by the La Plata County Coroner's Office, but state health officials suspect the yersinia pestis bacteria is associated with the passing of a young girl.
A squirrel in Colorado tested positive for plague last week. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment says it was in El Paso County.
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment wants to tackle misinformation about COVID-19 vaccines.
Colorado's children in middle school and high school are improving their health in some ways, but struggle with other aspects of their health.
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment reopened an investigation into how ketamine is administered with regards to the death of Elijah McClain in August of 2019.
Colorado health officials conducted 12,413 COVID-19 tests on Sunday.
The guidance covered recommendations about wearing face coverings, maintaining healthy environments, physical distancing and transportation.
Colorado health officials administered 11,384 COVID-19 tests on Thursday.
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment is calling for a full investigation into air pollution violations at the Suncor Refinery in Commerce City.
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment conducted a survey on nearly 45,000 Coloradans to ask how they feel about coronavirus (COVID-19).
If you're issued a quarantine order, what are the legal implications? It's important to follow that order, or you could be fined or sentenced to jail.
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment announced Friday it has reached a $9 million settlement agreement with Suncor Energy to resolve more than 100 air pollution violations committed by the company's Commerce City oil refinery. It is the largest penalty against a single facility for air pollution violations in the state's history.
Officials with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are asking Americans to prepare for the spread of coronavirus.
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment shared the latest number of flu hospitalizations in the state.
Hospitals across Colorado are taking extra precautions in response to the Coronavirus outbreak in China.
With large viral outbreaks happening across Colorado, state health officials are monitoring the situation for what is considered a common occurrence.
Health officials in Pitkin County are raising awareness about the risks associated with with vaping, especially among teenagers.
A new health study has prompted a change in oil and gas permitting in Colorado.
Only tobacco, mint and menthol flavors will remain for sale in the United States.
The City of Idaho Springs has to pay the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment department $10,000 for illegally discharging chemicals into Clear Creek.
The number of drug overdose deaths in Colorado decreased slightly last year but it still remains high.
Thousands of people have been vaccinated in a hepatitis A outbreak that began last fall. Colorado public health professionals have vaccinated nearly 6,000 people in at-risk populations since October 2018.
Flu numbers in Colorado are lower than they were this time in 2018, according to the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.
Cool, cloudy and rainy today. Daytime highs will be in the low 60s today running about 15 degrees below normal for this time of year.
The shelves inside the market at Integrated Family Community Services are stocked now but the demand is high.
Here in Denver, we all know the name Von Miller. The Super Bowl champion helped lead the Broncos to victory, and while he's changed his jersey, he hasn't changed his support for Denver, especially through his nonprofit Von's Vision.
One couple traveled to Denver from Taiwan to see the Nuggets win Game One of the NBA Finals at Ball Arena.
The future of Bear Creek Lake Park located within Jefferson County remains cloudy as the summer season begins.
Cool, cloudy and rainy today. Daytime highs will be in the low 60s today running about 15 degrees below normal for this time of year.
The shelves inside the market at Integrated Family Community Services are stocked now but the demand is high.
Here in Denver, we all know the name Von Miller. The Super Bowl champion helped lead the Broncos to victory, and while he's changed his jersey, he hasn't changed his support for Denver, especially through his nonprofit Von's Vision.
One couple traveled to Denver from Taiwan to see the Nuggets win Game One of the NBA Finals at Ball Arena.
The future of Bear Creek Lake Park located within Jefferson County remains cloudy as the summer season begins.
Watch Callie Zanandrie's forecast.
More information was revealed on a robbery in Aurora that led to a teen getting shot and killed by police.
The shelves inside the market at Integrated Family Community Services are stocked now but the demand is high.
CBS News Colorado reporter Dillon Thomas provides the latest update on the flames that were reported at the Glenn Oaks Condos in Centennial.
The future of Bear Creek Lake Park located within Jefferson County remains cloudy as the summer season begins.
Here in Denver, we all know the name Von Miller. The Super Bowl champion helped lead the Broncos to victory, and while he's changed his jersey, he hasn't changed his support for Denver, especially through his nonprofit Von's Vision.
Denver Nuggets supermascot Rocky took a visit to the Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children to celebrate the Game 1 victory.
Joking around before the start of the NBA Finals, Charles Barkley and Grant Hill took hits from oxygen masks they brought onto the set for a pregame TV show.
Michael Porter Jr. was once considered a risky pick by the Denver Nuggets due to his balky back.
Nikola Jokic got a triple-double in his NBA Finals debut, Jamal Murray scored 26 points and the Denver Nuggets had little trouble with the cold-shooting Miami Heat on the way to a 104-93 win in Game 1 of the title series on Thursday night.
Companies hid evidence of PFAS' link to dead dogs, enlarged livers and birth defects, according to researchers.
The president spoke less than 24 hours after the Senate approved the agreement in a bipartisan vote.
Multiple sources familiar with the matter tell CBS News the Justice Department won't seek to charge former Vice President Mike Pence.
Hiring sped up last month, showing the job market remains resilient despite high inflation and borrowing costs.
Consumer Reports is calling on the agency to set a lower limit, noting arsenic can damage children's brains and nervous systems.
Thousands of women, many who are moms, will gather at the state Capitol for an anti-gun event on Monday.
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis has signed a bill banning build-at-home firearms without serial numbers.
Gov. Jared Polis signed a bill designating the Lunar New Year an observed state holiday in Colorado.
Denver mayoral candidate Kelly Brough and her supporters are accusing two out-of-state billionaires of trying to buy the race for Mike Johnston.
The president spoke less than 24 hours after the Senate approved the agreement in a bipartisan vote.
Denver Nuggets supermascot Rocky took a visit to the Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children to celebrate the Game 1 victory.
Companies hid evidence of PFAS' link to dead dogs, enlarged livers and birth defects, according to researchers.
Sweden, which has the lowest rate of smoking in the Europe Union, is close to declaring itself "smoke free."
Free doula program at Denver Health helps laboring moms improve maternal health and reduce disparities in birth outcomes for high risk patients.
The warnings - in English and French - include "poison in every puff," "tobacco smoke harms children" and "cigarettes cause impotence."
Companies hid evidence of PFAS' link to dead dogs, enlarged livers and birth defects, according to researchers.
The success of the Denver Nuggets is translating into big business for local companies and their employees, as the Nuggets compete in their first NBA Finals in franchise history.
Hiring sped up last month, showing the job market remains resilient despite high inflation and borrowing costs.
Consumer Reports is calling on the agency to set a lower limit, noting arsenic can damage children's brains and nervous systems.
Financial watchdog urges consumers who keep funds with a digital app to transfer the money to an insured bank account.
Education savings plans called 529 Plans allow a saver to open an investment account to save for the beneficiary's future qualified higher education expenses and anybody can contribute.
KIPP Colorado, a network of free college-preparatory public charter schools, is increasing pay to ensure that educators are compensated fairly and transparently.
With graduation season upon us, many graduates may be rethinking their future plans following the pandemic. Some may wonder whether or not it's worth the cost to pursue a college degree.
Dozens of Denver residents are experiencing homelessness and other challenges when it comes to affordable housing. Those individuals now have an outlet to get back on their feet.
Colorado's Property Tax Deferral Programs have traditionally helped seniors and active military personnel continue to afford to live in their homes by deferring the payment of their property taxes. This service was expanded this year.