Wildfire smoke leaves harmful gases in floors and walls — here's how to clean
Volatile organic compounds, or VOCs, in wildfire smoke can get into buildings and remain in the walls and floors for weeks. Some are hazardous to human health.
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Air quality has been horrible this year — and not just due to wildfire smoke
Smoke from wildfires is not the only reason for poor air quality this year. It turns out, those wildfires created another kind of pollution: Ozone.
How AI technology could be "a game changer" in fighting wildfires
As more people across the country are seeing the impact of wildfires and smoke, scientists are turning to the promise of big data, technology and collaboration to keep big fires from spreading.
Canadian wildfire smoke again affecting U.S.
Smoke from the wildfires raging in Canada have affected parts of the U.S. and even traveled across the Atlantic to Europe. Here is the expected forecast for the smoke.
Are Canadian wildfires under control? Here's what to know.
The fires, which are still burning, have brought smoke and hazardous air quality to millions of Americans.
Wildfire smoke costs U.S. workers more than $100 billion a year in pay
Air pollution takes an $800 billion annual toll on the U.S. economy. Wildfires — worsened by climate change — are making it worse.
Flight are disrupted due to wildfires. Here's what to know.
Poor visibility is hampering flights across East Coast for second day due to smoke from more than 100 Canadian wildfires.
Health impacts of exercising in bad air quality
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.
Should you wear masks for air pollution? Experts share ways to protect yourself.
Does a mask help with air pollution? Here's how to protect yourself from wildfire smoke as Canadian wildfires cause poor air quality in parts of the U.S.
How to protect your lungs next time wildfire smoke hits Colorado
With potentially more smoky days on the horizon, CBS News Colorado spoke with a pulmonologist about ways you can stay safe this summer.
Smoky skies for 1 more day before moisture replaces the smoke
Air quality will suffer through Wednesday morning as more wildfire smoke from Canada is steered into Colorado. The air is particularly unhealthy for people with asthma.
Hazy skies move in due to smoke from up north
Wildfires burning in Idaho and Montana are pushing a little smoke south into Colorado.
Snow Creek Fire near Highway 285 forces a few evacuations in Jefferson County
A wildland fire in Jefferson County prompted pre-evacuation notices to be sent to 60 residences in the Mount Lindo and tip of Willow Springs.
Wildfire Smoke From Out Of State Moves Into Colorado, Not Expected To Be A Health Concern
Coloradans in the high country and along the Front Range woke up to smoky and hazy skies on Monday.
Menkhaven Fire In San Luis Valley Forces Closure Of Highway 17
A wildfire in the San Luis Valley in southern Colorado has burned nearly 200 acres and officials closed Highway 17 as a result.
High Park Fire Evacuations Lifted, Residents Return Home
Residents in Teller County who were evacuated during the High Park Fire can finally return home.
High Park Fire Nears 1,000 Acres As Firefighters Set Own Fires To Protect Homes
In a pre-emptive strike intended to eliminate trees and grasses in a controlled fashion, fire crews Saturday ignited "burnouts" near homes now threatened by the High Park Fire west of Cripple Creek.
Boulder Sheriff: NCAR Fire Was Human-Caused, Suspect Not Identified
It's now official that the NCAR Fire last month was human-caused.
Charges Pending Against Woman In Tally Ho Fire That Caused Up To $10,000 In Damages
The grass fire burned just under 10 acres south of the Twin Lakes neighborhood in Gunbarrel.
Amid Unyielding Fire Danger, Coloradans Are On Heightened Awareness
Following historic wildfires in Colorado, many communities and their fire departments are on heightened awareness when it comes to dry and windy days.
New Fire South Of NCAR Fire Burn Area Now Out
A new fire south of the NCAR Fire burn area in Boulder is forcing trail closures.
Almost 200 Got Evacuation Warning After Downed Power Line Sparked Small Fire In Boulder County
Fire investigators determined a down power line started a small wildfire in unincorporated Boulder County.
NCAR Fire Update: Wildfire Fully Contained, Boulder Trails Back Open
The 190-acre NCAR Fire in Boulder County is now fully contained.
NCAR Fire Update: Hikers Urged To Stay Out Of Area, Containment Of Wildfire Expected To Grow Soon
Fire crews in south Boulder on Monday are continuing their work to contain on a wildfire that forced evacuations over the weekend.
Boulder-Area Residents Express Mixed Feelings About How NCAR Fire Evacuation Notices Went Out
It was nerve-wracking 24 hours for Table Mesa south resident Gilad Gordon.
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Deadly double stabbing suspect wanted in Aurora, arrested in Missouri
A man wanted for stabbing two people to death in Aurora last month has been arrested in Missouri.
2 dead in shooting at Parker Holiday Inn
Officers rushed to the Parker Holiday Inn at 19308 Cottonwood Drive about 12:47 p.m. on Tuesday.
Network founded by Koch brothers endorses Nikki Haley for president
Americans for Prosperity Action plans to spend millions to try to unite Republicans behind Nikki Haley's presidential bid.
Global Conference for Israel starts Thursday in Denver with tight security
One group calling for the conference, hosted by the Jewish National Fund, to be shut down is the Colorado Palestine Coalition.
Aurora Police Officer Nathan Woodyard returns to department after acquittal
Aurora Police Officer Nathan Woodyard will return to the department after he was acquitted in the death of Elijah McClain earlier this month.
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Deadly double stabbing suspect wanted in Aurora, arrested in Missouri
A man wanted for stabbing two people to death in Aurora last month has been arrested in Missouri.
2 dead in shooting at Parker Holiday Inn
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Global Conference for Israel starts Thursday in Denver with tight security
One group calling for the conference, hosted by the Jewish National Fund, to be shut down is the Colorado Palestine Coalition.
Aurora Police Officer Nathan Woodyard returns to department after acquittal
Aurora Police Officer Nathan Woodyard will return to the department after he was acquitted in the death of Elijah McClain earlier this month.
State Medicaid system problems leaving some without benefits
Thousands of Coloradans may not be receiving the health care benefits they desperately need to live this Thanksgiving, because of backlogs and technological issues within the state's Medicaid verification systems.
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Aurora Police Officer Nathan Woodyard reinstated to the department after acquittal
Aurora Police Officer Nathan Woodyard has been reinstated to the department after his acquittal in the death of Elijah McClain.
Jury selection underway for man charged with killing an Arvada police officer
Jury selection is underway for a man charged with killing an Arvada police officer while he was responding to a domestic violence call.
Pro-Palestinian speakers disrupt Denver City Council meeting, force it to adjourn early
Denver City Council adjourned its meeting early on Monday night after pro-Palestinian speakers took over the chamber floor.
UPS hub in Aurora prepares for busy holiday shopping season
CBS News Colorado got a behind the scenes look of the UPS Aurora hub, where staff are working hard to make sure your packages get delivered in time for the holidays.
Jewish National Fund responds to calls for protest of its upcoming Denver conference
The Colorado Palestinian Coalition is planning to protest outside the Jewish National Fund's Global Conference for Israel, which will take place Thursday, Nov. 30 in Denver.
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Despite being without starters, Nuggets use Clippers as their punching bag again
The Nuggets haven't stopped embarrassing the Clippers since the bubble. But what happened on Monday? That might be the new low.
How Broncos have turned it around; can it continue?
The Broncos are the NFL's hottest team, a sentence that over a month ago would've been describing the heat of the flame inside the dumpster fire in Denver.
Defense forces more turnovers as Broncos defeat Browns
The red-hot Denver Broncos won their fifth straight game on Sunday, defeating the Cleveland Browns 29-12.
D.J. Jones records first fumble recovery of his career
Broncos defensive tackle D.J. Jones has been in the NFL for 7 years, but until Sunday's game he had never recorded a fumble recovery.
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Before hiking the football in the first half at Empower Field At Mile High, Russell Wilson yelled out "Pizza pizza pizza."
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Network founded by Koch brothers endorses Nikki Haley for president
Americans for Prosperity Action plans to spend millions to try to unite Republicans behind Nikki Haley's presidential bid.
Sherrod Brown focuses on abortion access in Ohio Senate reelection race
"I support abortion access for all women," Brown said in a recent text to voters, adding that his three GOP opponents "would overturn the will of Ohioans by voting for a national abortion ban."
Woman sues Chopt eatery chain after allegedly "chewing on" finger in salad
Allison Cozzi of Greenwich, Connecticut, alleges that a salad she bought contained a piece of the manager's finger.
Rosalynn Carter honored in service attended by Jimmy Carter
Former President Jimmy Carter, who turned 99 last month, was in attendance, watching family and friends pay tribute to former first lady Rosalynn Carter.
U.S. military flight with critical aid for Gaza arrives in Egypt
The first of three U.S. military flights arrived in Egypt with much-needed humanitarian assistance for civilians in Gaza.
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Americans for Prosperity Action plans to spend millions to try to unite Republicans behind Nikki Haley's presidential bid.
Sherrod Brown focuses on abortion access in Ohio Senate reelection race
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Rosalynn Carter honored in service attended by Jimmy Carter
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U.S. military flight with critical aid for Gaza arrives in Egypt
The first of three U.S. military flights arrived in Egypt with much-needed humanitarian assistance for civilians in Gaza.
Hunter Biden willing to testify in public hearing, lawyer says
Hunter Biden's lawyer told the House Oversight Committee that his client is willing to testify at a public hearing.
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New attention paid to stopping domestic violence in Colorado
The death of a woman in an apparent domestic violence murder-suicide came as yet another reminder of the toll of domestic violence in Colorado.
Larimer Couty sheriff teams up with UCHealth for search & rescue missions
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Surge in respiratory illnesses among children in China swamping hospitals
Health experts say there is no immediate cause for international concern regarding the surge in respiratory illnesses, which include pneumonia.
Australia to ban import of disposable vapes as youth addiction soars
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Researchers consider possibility of a reliable marijuana breathalyzer
While there are technically marijuana breathalyzers on the market right now, neither researchers at the University of Colorado Boulder nor officials with the Colorado State Patrol believe they are good enough tools to actually help law enforcement determine if someone is under the influence and therefore not able to drive.
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UPS hub in Aurora prepares for busy holiday shopping season
CBS News Colorado got a behind-the-scenes look at the UPS Aurora hub, where staff are working hard to make sure your packages get delivered in time for the holidays.
Families size down as Christmas tree prices rise
As wallets recover from Thanksgiving groceries, another holiday staple is set to break budgets. The price of Christmas trees is up, and Colorado families are prepared to downsize their traditions.
Café Momentum to dish out hope for Denver teens exiting justice system
Café Momentum is an award-winning nonprofit restaurant that employs youth exiting the juvenile justice system. The restaurant will begin dishing out food and hope in the Mile High City next year.
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How to turn off Apple's new NameDrop feature in iPhones with iOS 17 that lets users share information when devices are in close proximity.
Cyber Monday remains the biggest online shopping day of the year
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Families size down as Christmas tree prices rise
As wallets recover from Thanksgiving groceries, another holiday staple is set to break budgets. The price of Christmas trees is up, and Colorado families are prepared to downsize their traditions.
Cash assistance by Women's Foundation of Colorado part of growing movement
Working to address the disparity between wages and the costs many families are facing.
Seasonal hiring reportedly down as holiday shopping rush begins
As the holiday shopping rush begins, so typically does the hustle for seasonal work. However this year, it may be tough to make a few extra bucks.
Attorney general's office provides $3M to food access and diaper programs to meet significant need
Making ends meet this holiday season $3 million in funding will go to local food banks, pantries, organizations, and diaper programs that Coloradans rely on for basic needs.
Colorado's SecureSavings program continues to meet urgent need for retirement savings
Colorado's SecureSavings Program has been fully implemented for nearly a year now. It's designed to help those who don't otherwise have retirement savings.