The push for Narcan in schools amid rising overdose deaths
The growing calls for naloxone in schools are a response to increasing overdose deaths in young people.
The growing calls for naloxone in schools are a response to increasing overdose deaths in young people.
Touching fentanyl or being near it won't cause a drug overdose, experts told CBS News.
Xylazine, an animal tranquilizer also known as "tranq," was detected in more than 1 in 10 fentanyl deaths across 20 states and D.C.
Kouri Richins, who has been charged with murder in her late husband's death, was sued by his sister.
Private equity groups are cashing in on rising rates of alcohol and drug addiction in the U.S.
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.
The Caring for Denver Foundation is helping reshape alcohol-related treatment with an investment of more than $3.2 million across six groups here in Colorado.
A meeting between pro-Palestinian protesters and representatives from Colorado's Department of Higher Education turned into a lockdown of sorts. The Community College of Denver has already relocated its graduation ceremony.
With clear skies and weaker winds temperatures will get cold overnight across Colorado. We have a First Alert Weather Day through Wednesday morning for the cold plunge expected tonight.
Wind gusts from Monday night and Tuesday morning resulted in many rural residents in northern Colorado counties losing power, while others had their driveways and nearby highways blocked by downed trees.
As our understanding of elevation and sea level continue to evolve, Colorado could see some changes including the official elevation of two of our mountains and the location for the "Mile High" marker at the steps of the state capitol.
The Caring for Denver Foundation is helping reshape alcohol-related treatment with an investment of more than $3.2 million across six groups here in Colorado.
A meeting between pro-Palestinian protesters and representatives from Colorado's Department of Higher Education turned into a lockdown of sorts. The Community College of Denver has already relocated its graduation ceremony.
With clear skies and weaker winds temperatures will get cold overnight across Colorado. We have a First Alert Weather Day through Wednesday morning for the cold plunge expected tonight.
Wind gusts from Monday night and Tuesday morning resulted in many rural residents in northern Colorado counties losing power, while others had their driveways and nearby highways blocked by downed trees.
As our understanding of elevation and sea level continue to evolve, Colorado could see some changes including the official elevation of two of our mountains and the location for the "Mile High" marker at the steps of the state capitol.
Watch meteorologist Callie Zanandrie's forecast.
The Caring for Denver Foundation is helping reshape alcohol-related treatment with an investment of more than $3.2 million across six groups here in Colorado.
The third largest city in the state, which has 400,000 residents, is struggling to keep up with growth.
A meeting between pro-Palestinian protesters and representatives from Colorado's Department of Higher Education turned into a lockdown of sorts. The Community College of Denver has already relocated its graduation ceremony.
The show, which was initially written in the late 1960s, has been reimagined to cater to modern audiences in a fun and upbeat way, according to the cast.
Long-time Denver Broncos assistant coach Joe Collier passed Monday night at his home in Littleton.
Tad Boyle announced on Tuesday that former basketball great Danny Manning has been hired as an assistant coach for the University of Colorado men's basketball team.
Tom Brady took his share of barbs from comedians, former teammates and his longtime coach during a made-for-streaming comedy live event on Netflix -- but one joke seemed to anger him.
Hundreds of Coloradans gathered outside the state Capitol to honor the Denver Broncos legend after Gov. Jared Polis declared May 3 as Randy Gradishar Day.
The Nuggets are getting ready for their first game of the Western Conference Semifinals this weekend, and there's now one more way Denver fans can get excited.
The start date for former President Trump's classified documents trial was originally scheduled for May 20.
The lawsuit claims that the measure, signed into law by President Biden, is unconstitutional.
The Supreme Court is set to issue decisions in the coming weeks in more than a dozen cases involving issues like abortion, guns and sweeping immunity for former President Donald Trump.
The visualization, produced on a NASA supercomputer, allows users to experience flight towards a supermassive black hole.
Israeli forces took "operational control" of the Gaza side of the vital Rafah border crossing as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dismissed the latest cease-fire proposal.
In addition to bills imposing fees on phones, alcohol and tires, state Democratic lawmakers introduced a bill increasing the fee on car and truck rentals to just over $5 a day.
The start date for former President Trump's classified documents trial was originally scheduled for May 20.
The lawsuit claims that the measure, signed into law by President Biden, is unconstitutional.
The Supreme Court is set to issue decisions in the coming weeks in more than a dozen cases involving issues like abortion, guns and sweeping immunity for former President Donald Trump.
With less than three days left in the legislative session, leading Republicans and Democrats have reached a deal on a property tax bill. While your tax bill will still increase, the bill will soften the blow.
Recall includes yogurt pretzels and other confections sold by retailers such as Dollar General, HyVee, Target and Walmart.
A video that's amassed hundreds of thousands of views on social media shows an unlicensed hot dog vendor getting arrested by Denver police. It's sparked a fierce debate about how the city should handle these food and merchandise sellers.
It's no secret that Colorado is a great place for thrill seekers with adventures like rafting, mountain biking, skydiving and more... but what is driving those participants to seek out the adrenaline rush?
Health leaders and elected officials in Adams County and throughout Colorado are working to improve testing amid a spike in the potentially deadly disease over the last six years.
The Texas dairy worker infected by H5N1 "did not disclose the name of their workplace," frustrating investigators.
The lawsuit claims that the measure, signed into law by President Biden, is unconstitutional.
Recall includes yogurt pretzels and other confections sold by retailers such as Dollar General, HyVee, Target and Walmart.
Without a major change, Social Security may be forced to cut benefits in 2035, a year later than previously forecast.
Met Gala ticket prices cost far more in 2024 than they did last year. How much is a ticket?
The retailer says the peelable treats have been "flying off the shelves" ever since TikTokers discovered the candy.
"Happiness, peace, and dreams aren't for other communities. These goals are accessible to us as well," one grant recipient said. "I was so proud, because I realized in that moment I was breaking a cycle."
Investors are now closely watching what is happening in the Iran-Israel conflict in the Middle East because of its impact on their investments.
Eating a healthy, balanced diet when money is tight can be tough. And it's no secret that food costs have skyrocketed within the past year. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, food costs in 2023 rose 5.8%.
A Denver nonprofit that works with communities to plant trees and improve parks is having a special giveaway, providing trees for free and at a discount.
You've probably noticed recently the amount or quantity in a package of food or house supplies is decreasing, while the price is increasing.