Cat Tests Positive For Bubonic Plague In Evergreen
A cat is sick with the plague in Jefferson County after possibly coming in contact with a sick rodent.
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Following Allegations Of Neglect, State Of Colorado Sues Arvada Assisted Living Facility To Protect Residents' Safety
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.
Colorado Health Officials Investigate Possible Plague Death Of 10-Year-Old Girl
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.
Squirrel Tests Positive For Plague In Colorado, Health Officials Issue Public Reminder
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.
New Statewide Ad Campaign Addresses COVID Vaccine Facts
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment wants to tackle misinformation about COVID-19 vaccines.
More Colorado Students Feeling Depressed, Know Vaping Is Risky, Survey Finds
Colorado's children in middle school and high school are improving their health in some ways, but struggle with other aspects of their health.
Colorado's Health Department Opens Ketamine Investigation After Elijah McClain Death
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 Conducts Record 12,413 COVID-19 Tests On Sunday, Positivity Rate Drops To 3.78%
Colorado health officials conducted 12,413 COVID-19 tests on Sunday.
Back To School: State Health Department Issues Guidance
The guidance covered recommendations about wearing face coverings, maintaining healthy environments, physical distancing and transportation.
Colorado Conducts Record 11,384 Coronavirus Tests Thursday
Colorado health officials administered 11,384 COVID-19 tests on Thursday.
State Health Department To Investigate Suncor 'Opacity Event'
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.
Coronavirus Survey: Majority Of Coloradans 'Very Concerned' About COVID-19
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).
Health Departments: You Can Be Fined, Serve Jail Time For Violating Coronavirus Quarantine Orders
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.
'Historic' $9 Million Fine Issued Against Suncor Energy Refinery In Commerce City
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.
Colorado Health Officials, School Districts Prepare For Coronavirus
Officials with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are asking Americans to prepare for the spread of coronavirus.
Flu Hospitalizations Up Again Across Colorado
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment shared the latest number of flu hospitalizations in the state.
CDC Investigates Possible Case Of Coronavirus At St. Anthony Hospital In Lakewood
Hospitals across Colorado are taking extra precautions in response to the Coronavirus outbreak in China.
Colorado Health Officials Watching Viral Outbreak On Western Slope
With large viral outbreaks happening across Colorado, state health officials are monitoring the situation for what is considered a common occurrence.
"This Is A Serious Disease': Pitkin County Health Officials Warn Of Potential Dangers Of Vaping
Health officials in Pitkin County are raising awareness about the risks associated with with vaping, especially among teenagers.
More Colorado Oil And Gas Permits Will Get Additional Review After New Health Study
A new health study has prompted a change in oil and gas permitting in Colorado.
Juul To Stop Selling Fruity Flavored E-Cigarettes In America
Only tobacco, mint and menthol flavors will remain for sale in the United States.
City Of Idaho Springs Fined For Pumping Contaminated Water Into Clear Creek
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.
Overdose Deaths Decline Slightly In Colorado
The number of drug overdose deaths in Colorado decreased slightly last year but it still remains high.
Hepatitis A Outbreak: Thousands Vaccinated In At-Risk Areas
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 Hospitalizations In Colorado Drastically Lower Than 2018
Flu numbers in Colorado are lower than they were this time in 2018, according to the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.
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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.
Colorado family has waited 1 year to reunite with Rozy, the dog
Rozy, the dog, got stranded in Afghanistan, when her family got stuck in Colorado Springs.
Independence Eve: Things to know about Sunday's celebration at Civic Center Park
The Civic Center Conservancy is once again hosting the free concert and fireworks show at Civic Center Park. If you're not going in person, you can watch it on CBS News Colorado.
Furry Friends Need Extra Special Care During Fourth of July
Experts say making your pets feel safe is the best care you can give them during the Fourth of July.
Fight between woman's boyfriends ends in another man's death
A 47-year-old man suffered fatal gunshot wounds as a result of a fight between a woman's boyfriends in Aurora last month.
Denver driver dies in head-on collision
One person died in a three vehicle collision in Jefferson County.
Man wearing construction vest wanted for bank robbery
FBI, Denver Police, & Rocky Mountain Safe Streets Task Force looking for bank robbery suspect.
Unknown suspect wanted for June robbery at Key Bank in Lakewood
An unknown male suspect is wanted for a bank robbery in Lakewood back in June.
Denver firefighters respond to house fire, 1 crew member hurt
A Denver firefighter had minor injuries after a partial collapse inside a home during the response to a house fire Sunday afternoon.
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Rozy, the dog, got stranded in Afghanistan, when her family got stuck in Colorado Springs.
Independence Eve: Things to know about Sunday's celebration at Civic Center Park
The Civic Center Conservancy is once again hosting the free concert and fireworks show at Civic Center Park. If you're not going in person, you can watch it on CBS News Colorado.
Furry Friends Need Extra Special Care During Fourth of July
Experts say making your pets feel safe is the best care you can give them during the Fourth of July.
Fight between woman's boyfriends ends in another man's death
A 47-year-old man suffered fatal gunshot wounds as a result of a fight between a woman's boyfriends in Aurora last month.
Denver driver dies in head-on collision
One person died in a three vehicle collision in Jefferson County.
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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.
Avs players celebrate during Stanley Cup parade, rally
As Colorado celebrated the Avalanche's third Stanley Cup victory by hosting a parade through Downtown Denver, several players on the team told CBS News Colorado that the crowd is what fueled them to victory.
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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.
Larimer County DA Questions Cops 'Unwarranted' DUI Arrests; Says Officer Jason Haferman Showed 'Concerning Judgment'
A second Fort Collins man, Harris Elias, 50, said Thursday he plans to sue Fort Collins police after he was arrested for DUI, spent three days in jail, but his blood test later showed no traces of alcohol or drugs.
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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.
Diesel repair shops sentenced for altering emissions
Two out-of-state diesel repair facilities were sentenced this month, and a third will be next month, for conspiring with a Colorado shop to illegally alter the emission controls on more than 100 heavy duty trucks and semis.
Power play: Gabriel Landeskog slings chicken at Raising Cane's
Colorado Avalanche fans got a special treat with their drive-thru lunch order on Wednesday.
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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.
Castle Rock's Sturm Campus Grad Lands Lockheed Job At 19; Trajectory Exemplifies Sturm Mission
An effort to bring higher education and industry relevant training to Castle Rock is paying off for the newest graduates of the Sturm Collaboration Campus.
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FDA looks to approve updated booster for variants
The SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID-19 has evolved.
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.
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.
CU Anschutz researchers identify drugs that curb Alzheimer's symptoms
New research at the CU Anschutz Medical Campus finds two FDA-approved drugs improve cognition in patients with Alzheimer's disease.
Combination of facility smoke and stagnant weather puts some Coloradans at greater respiratory risk
For much of the morning on Tuesday, the smell of smoke permeated Denver. A combination of weather and a fire that ignited at an Englewood waste management facility were responsible for the smell.
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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.
Daily Shot At Late Day Showers And Thunderstorms
Monsoon flow holds thru the middle of next week. As a result, daily t-storms will be scattered across the Rockies.
USGS believes 'seismic signals' related to RMNP rock slide
The slide happened in the Upper Chaos Canyon area of the park.
Scattered afternoon storms expected this weekend in Colorado
First Alert Meteorologist Chris Spears says it will be a pretty typical weekend of weather for early July.
Showers And Thunderstorms Bringing In Much Needed Rain
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Early Sun With Afternoon And Evening Storms For The 4th
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CBS4's Michelle Griego & Dominic Garcia Are Hosting Independence Eve
Independence Eve celebrations are back for the first time since 2019, and there's a lot to look forward to.
Denver Driver Killed in Head-On Crash
Police say a Denver driver died when he tried to pass another vehicle on a double yellow line.
Man Dies In Aurora Shooting
Police are investigating a shooting at an Aurora shopping mall that killed one man.
Police Shoot Suspect In a Domestic Violence Call
Police say that officers shot a man who was about to cut a woman's neck.