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A judge has dismissed the murder charge against the parents of a one-year-old, who died after ingesting a massive amount of fentanyl.
A 15-year-old girl in Riverside, Calif. stopped breathing -- and that's when the school resource officer, assistant principal and other staff jumped in, authorities said.
The Food and Drug Administration warned that overdoses from xylazine mirror opioid overdoses, but may not be reversed by naloxone.
A toxicology report found a mix of alcohol, fentanyl and oxycodone in Tyler Skaggs' system after he was found dead in a suburban Dallas hotel room in 2019.
Rainbow-colored pills are "being marketed and aimed at young people," DEA Administrator Anne Milgram said.
The fentanyl crisis impacts almost all of the communities across the state of Colorado. In response, 200 public health officials have gathered for a summit.
Troopers with the Colorado State Patrol made what they believe is the biggest fentanyl bust on a highway in the United States.
Troopers with the Colorado State Patrol made what they believe is the biggest fentanyl bust on a highway in the United States.
Police in Colorado Springs released the mugshots of the parents of a toddler who died last year of exposure to fentanyl.
Police in Denver make a massive fentanyl bust while officers were trying to track down a stolen vehicle.
The district attorney's office in Boulder County formally charged a 25-year-old man of manslaughter after police say he supplied someone with fentanyl pills and that person died.
On day one of a first-of-its-kind fentanyl summit at the Denver Art Museum, law enforcement agencies and prosecutors from both Adams and Broomfield counties heard from several Colorado families who lost loved ones to the lethal drug.
Dozens of elected officials, law enforcement officers, prosecutors and victim advocates gathered in Denver on Thursday for a summit on how Colorado can better address the fentanyl crisis. The drug has killed many people and is now regularly showing up in drug tests of those who are overdosing.
A drug crisis is currently plaguing the United States, with 107,000 lives lost in 2021, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). It's hitting us hard here in Colorado, and leaders say, frankly, they're sick of it.
A bill to fight the fentanyl crisis was signed into law on Wednesday by Gov. Jared Polis.
Fentanyl-related overdoses have risen 260 percent in our state since 2019.
Neighbors say drugs, including fentanyl, are rampant among dangerous groups congregating at the RTD W light rail station in Denver at Knox Court.
Colorado's Legislature capped its session by passing a bill designed to confront the fentanyl crisis by giving prosecutors more room to pursue felony convictions while providing substantial support and treatment services.
A fentanyl dealer is under arrest after police in Louisville say they saved a woman who nearly overdosed on the drug.
Opponents of a bill addressing Colorado's fentanyl crisis stepped up their efforts to derail the bill on Tuesday.
A highly-debated bill aimed to crackdown on fentanyl will be presented to the State Senate.
The Colorado State Senate will take up a sweeping fentanyl bill on Tuesday after it passed out of the House of Representatives on Monday.
The state House has given initial approval to a sweeping bill to deal with the fentanyl crisis.
The Denver Sheriff's Department launched the Harm Reduction Bag Program on April 18.
Six more victims have been identified in the sexual assault investigation into Stephen Matthews, a Denver cardiologist who was arrested last month after several women reported blacking out after drinking with him during dates and claim he sexually assaulted them.
A new law in Colorado rewards employers who help workers purchase homes.
Already, Colorado has seen a few water-related deaths on rivers mostly, but Summit County Sheriff's Boat Rangers are now taking the chance to preach good safety on Lake Dillon and all Colorado bodies of water ahead of the major boating season.
It would have been easier, and much less expensive, to just tear down Casa Bonita and rebuild it anew. But the new owners say instead they spent well above $40 million to get the restaurant ready for its grand reopening.
The shooting happened near Callae Drive and Piano Meadows Drive in Conifer.
Six more victims have been identified in the sexual assault investigation into Stephen Matthews, a Denver cardiologist who was arrested last month after several women reported blacking out after drinking with him during dates and claim he sexually assaulted them.
A new law in Colorado rewards employers who help workers purchase homes.
Already, Colorado has seen a few water-related deaths on rivers mostly, but Summit County Sheriff's Boat Rangers are now taking the chance to preach good safety on Lake Dillon and all Colorado bodies of water ahead of the major boating season.
It would have been easier, and much less expensive, to just tear down Casa Bonita and rebuild it anew. But the new owners say instead they spent well above $40 million to get the restaurant ready for its grand reopening.
The shooting happened near Callae Drive and Piano Meadows Drive in Conifer.
Suncor has completed planned maintenance in Plant 2 after shutting it down in April. Plants 1 and 3 continued to operate during this time, according to the refinery.
Six more victims have been identified in the sexual assault investigation into Stephen Matthews, a Denver cardiologist who was arrested last month after several women reported blacking out after drinking with him during dates and claim he sexually assaulted them.
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A new law in Colorado rewards employers who help workers purchase homes.
The World Cup champion tells Spanish media he plans to sign a contract with Inter Miami of MLS.
Denver Nuggets fans are excited for the watch parties as their team takes on the Miami Heat for Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Wednesday.
They use the court as their canvas, seeing passing lanes and paths to victory that others in their sports simply cannot.
Former Broncos running back Lance Ball has been arrested in Colorado for alleged assault in a domestic disturbance.
The deal comes after LIV Golf had joined an antitrust suit against the PGA Tour, with the agreement ending all litigation between the groups.
It would have been easier, and much less expensive, to just tear down Casa Bonita and rebuild it anew. But the new owners say instead they spent well above $40 million to get the restaurant ready for its grand reopening.
Air pollution costs the U.S. $800 billion a year, data shows. Wildfires — driven by climate change — are making it worse.
Jay Johnston has been arrested and charged for his alleged participation in the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol.
The World Cup champion tells Spanish media he plans to sign a contract with Inter Miami of MLS.
As cities in the Northeast U.S. reach and even surpass "unhealthy" levels of air pollution, officials are urging people to avoid outside activities. Here's what to know about exercising when air quality is bad.
Gov. Jared Polis signed several bills into law on Monday that are aimed at protecting both older and younger Coloradans.
Jay Johnston has been arrested and charged for his alleged participation in the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol.
Yemi Mobolade is making history as the first elected Black and immigrant mayor of Colorado Springs.
Mike Johnston has been picked by Denver voters to be the Mile High City's 46th mayor.
House Oversight and Accountability Committee Chairman James Comer is moving forward with efforts to hold FBI Director Christopher Wray in contempt of Congress.
Air pollution costs the U.S. $800 billion a year, data shows. Wildfires — driven by climate change — are making it worse.
As cities in the Northeast U.S. reach and even surpass "unhealthy" levels of air pollution, officials are urging people to avoid outside activities. Here's what to know about exercising when air quality is bad.
Drugmaker says it's unconstitutional for the feds to negotiate drug prices on behalf of seniors. Patient advocates say it's "desperately needed."
Starting this fall, all middle and high school students in Colorado can receive free mental health evaluations at school.
Colorado is ranking among the most expensive states to raise a child, at least for the first year.
It would have been easier, and much less expensive, to just tear down Casa Bonita and rebuild it anew. But the new owners say instead they spent well above $40 million to get the restaurant ready for its grand reopening.
Air pollution costs the U.S. $800 billion a year, data shows. Wildfires — driven by climate change — are making it worse.
The conservative host, who was ousted from Fox News in April, railed against the media and touched on conspiracy theories.
Drugmaker says it's unconstitutional for the feds to negotiate drug prices on behalf of seniors. Patient advocates say it's "desperately needed."
The update comes for those who "just wanted to type a ducking word," Apple said at the Worldwide Developers Conference.
The Southwest Denver school is offering community-focused and tuition-free care centered around students and exposing them to a variety of opportunities and experiences before and after school.
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.