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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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.
The Regional Transportation District says to consider its public transit services as gas prices continue to rise.
A Boulder bar owner has agreed to give up his Colorado liquor license and not apply for one for a decade after allegations of drugging and sexual assault.
The Colorado Supreme Court must decide if it is discrimination to deny gender-affirming care to children.
The FBI is offering a $1 million reward for information that leads to the arrest of KaShawn Nicola Roper.
More than a week since a tragic shooting struck a Denver family during an Easter barbecue near Russell Square Park, one mother is now mourning the loss of her son.
The Regional Transportation District says to consider its public transit services as gas prices continue to rise.
A Boulder bar owner has agreed to give up his Colorado liquor license and not apply for one for a decade after allegations of drugging and sexual assault.
The Colorado Supreme Court must decide if it is discrimination to deny gender-affirming care to children.
The FBI is offering a $1 million reward for information that leads to the arrest of KaShawn Nicola Roper.
More than a week since a tragic shooting struck a Denver family during an Easter barbecue near Russell Square Park, one mother is now mourning the loss of her son.
Northbound lanes of I-25 were closed in Northern Colorado for several hours early Wednesday morning after a crash that sparked a brush fire.
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The Regional Transportation District says to consider its public transit services as gas prices continue to rise.
Northbound lanes of I-25 were closed in Northern Colorado for several hours early Wednesday morning after a crash that sparked a brush fire.
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A celebration is being held on the University of Denver campus to celebrate the Denver Pioneers men's ice hockey team.
Colorado's incredibly warm and dry winter means golf courses in the Denver metro area are open for business.
The Denver Pioneers' men's hockey team has made its triumphant return after beating Wisconsin 2-1 for the team's 11th national title.
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland won the 2026 Masters Tournament at Georgia's Augusta National, claiming his second straight green jacket.
Bednar was struck by a puck during Saturday's game against the Vegas Golden Knights and was taken to the hospital. He was standing behind the Avs' bench when a puck flew over the boards and hit Bednar in the third period.
The spy tool, known as FISA Section 702, expires Monday. But it currently has opposition from several House factions.
Americans are receiving larger tax refunds this year due to the 2025 "big, beautiful bill," which enacted new tax deductions.
Omaha police fatally shot a woman they say kidnapped a young boy and slashed him across the face before killing her.
Earlier this year, the House narrowly defeated a Senate bill on the issue, angering victims' families.
"People should try to drive less. They should try to conserve energy," Andy Walz told CBS News. "We should be doing that all the time. Energy's essential for people's lives, but we should conserve it."
The spy tool, known as FISA Section 702, expires Monday. But it currently has opposition from several House factions.
Starting next year, about 18.5 million adults will be subject to new Medicaid work rules in 42 states and Washington, D.C. Some Republican-controlled states want to triple the required work period.
The renovations at the Federal Reserve are the subject of a months-long criminal investigation.
In an attempt to limit fraud against older Colorado residents, two state lawmakers have introduced a bill that would enable banks and credit unions to put a temporary hold on any transactions that raise red flags.
Earlier this year, the House narrowly defeated a Senate bill on the issue, angering victims' families.
The Colorado Supreme Court must decide if it is discrimination to deny gender-affirming care to children.
Starting next year, about 18.5 million adults will be subject to new Medicaid work rules in 42 states and Washington, D.C. Some Republican-controlled states want to triple the required work period.
Brandon Patterson has been through a lot in the nine years since rolling a Jeep left him paralyzed. Now he's on the leading edge of science.
Seventy-three percent of Americans say delays and denials of medical treatment by healthcare insurers are a major problem. Now, a company called Sheer Health says they will fight insurance battles on behalf of their clients.
Jack Alston was used to migraines, but after two concussions in middle school, he was stuck with a headache that wouldn't go away.
Americans are receiving larger tax refunds this year due to the 2025 "big, beautiful bill," which enacted new tax deductions.
A California-based company is betting that the future of homebuilding in Colorado will come from massive 3D printers, not traditional construction sites.
"People should try to drive less. They should try to conserve energy," Andy Walz told CBS News. "We should be doing that all the time. Energy's essential for people's lives, but we should conserve it."
Venezuelan oil shipped to the U.S. is providing relief from higher prices caused by the Iran war, according to a senior Chevron executive.
Six in 10 Americans say they pay more than their fair share in taxes, recent polling shows. Only one-third believe they pay the right amount.
A single malfunctioning piece of new equipment triggered a recent, sweeping power outage at Denver International Airport — an incident that stranded passengers in elevators and delayed nearly 500 flights.
Anticipating a challenging summer wildfire season, forecasters with Colorado's Division of Fire Prevention and Control are preparing to rely heavily on a pair of state-owned aircraft-both to detect fires early and to assist in fighting them once they ignite.
CBS Colorado is investigating a trucking company involved in a crash at a gas station in the southern part of the Denver metro area last month.
A Denver jury has found activist Regan Benson, a frequent critic of police, guilty of "doxing" a Denver police commander during a livestream last September, in what appears to be the first conviction under Colorado's anti-doxing law.
Fire chiefs in two departments northwest of Denver, Westminster and Arvada, say gaps in emergency dispatch technology between neighboring departments can slow response times and, in some cases, limit how quickly help arrives.