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Fentanyl Bill Goes Before State Senate After Passing In The House
A highly-debated bill aimed to crackdown on fentanyl will be presented to the State Senate.
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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.
Denver residents can get free Naloxone and fentanyl testing strips from the Department of Public Health and Environment shipped to their homes.
After almost 17 hours of testimony from more than 150 people, a bill aimed at addressing the fentanyl crisis in Colorado cleared its first hurdle at the state legislature.
Even with decades of experience with drugs and addiction, Johnston has never dealt with such a dangerous and deadly drug.
Police in Greeley investigated a possible fentanyl overdose last month and arrested the victim's wife after a search of the home.
Dozens of parents gave agonizing testimony at the Colorado State Capitol Tuesday as lawmakers took up a sweeping bill aimed at addressing the fentanyl crisis.
Her husband was having severe back pain and made plans to see a specialist. But that appointment was weeks out and looking for relief, he decided to try anything.
The Adams County Sheriff's Office says they were part of a large task force which took down a massive drug bust.
As communities across Colorado continue to combat the fentanyl crisis, another group is saying it's impacting them profoundly: business leaders.
Legislation aimed at addressing the fentanyl crisis in Colorado may be in jeopardy.
Federal and local law enforcement officials in Colorado say the state is being overrun with fentanyl and it is killing Coloradans at an alarming rate.
New video from the El Paso County Sheriff's Office shows the moments deputies saved a woman from a fentanyl overdose.
The number of deadly drug cases involving fentanyl in which law enforcement agencies across Colorado are being called to investigate is increasing.
Another Colorado family and community is mourning the loss of a teenager at the hands of fentanyl.
For most, the recent cases involving fentanyl that have made headlines in our communities is a first sign of an emerging crisis.
1-Year-Old Colorado Girl Dies After Parents Allegedly Used, Sold Fentanyl In Their Home
A Colorado family is grieving after a teenager is suspected of dying of fentanyl in Lakewood.
The 17th Judicial District Attorney's Office says it has filed charges against the parents of a 1-year-old girl who died after ingesting fentanyl in Adams County in January.
Deputies administered two doses of Narcan and did chest compressions for two minutes to resuscitate a woman who overdosed on fentanyl.
Fentanyl is now showing up in nearly every community in Colorado and is responsible for hundreds of deaths in the past year.
Colorado lawmakers unveiled a bill they believe will be key in fighting the fentanyl crisis in the community.
We have been reporting for months about the issue of fentanyl in Colorado. State lawmakers are working on a bill to fight it as the number of deaths continue to increase daily due to this substance.
A woman accused of filing false documents for federal COVID support for her businesses -- and of receiving almost a half million dollars before federal authorities cut her off -- was recently convicted on all charges by a Denver jury.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a call with ranking committee members on Sunday.
Jesse Hamric was visiting with friends and family in Smith Mountain Lake. He was in the lake and possibly electrocuted by stray voltage from a private dock. Friends and first responders tried to rescue him but were unsuccessful.
See photos from the 4th of July fireworks show at the Colorado Rockies game in Denver.
The trees, rocks, and natural beauty of Roxborough Park are a major reason people choose to live there, but they're also what makes the community "very high risk" for wildfire, according to West Metro Fire Rescue.
A woman accused of filing false documents for federal COVID support for her businesses -- and of receiving almost a half million dollars before federal authorities cut her off -- was recently convicted on all charges by a Denver jury.
Jesse Hamric was visiting with friends and family in Smith Mountain Lake. He was in the lake and possibly electrocuted by stray voltage from a private dock. Friends and first responders tried to rescue him but were unsuccessful.
The trees, rocks, and natural beauty of Roxborough Park are a major reason people choose to live there, but they're also what makes the community "very high risk" for wildfire, according to West Metro Fire Rescue.
A 14-year-old girl was killed in a shooting Saturday night at a park, according to Aurora police. Another 14-year-old girl and a 15-year-old girl were also shot. Police say a fight broke out at a party at Highland Hollows Park.
Denver Police have stopped by a number of intersections and highways to hand out fliers letting the workers know that what they're doing is illegal - more specifically walking through intersections and asking for money.
Jesse Hamric was visiting with friends and family in Smith Mountain Lake. He was in the lake and possibly electrocuted by stray voltage from a private dock. Friends and first responders tried to rescue him but were unsuccessful.
A 14-year-old girl was killed in a shooting Saturday night at a park, according to Aurora police. Another 14-year-old girl and a 15-year-old girl were also shot. Police say a fight broke out at a party at Highland Hollows Park.
Denver Police have stopped by a number of intersections and highways to hand out fliers letting the workers know that what they're doing is illegal - more specifically walking through intersections and asking for money.
The trees, rocks, and natural beauty of Roxborough Park are a major reason people choose to live there, but they're also what makes the community "very high risk" for wildfire, according to West Metro Fire Rescue.
A 20-year-old blind horse that escaped its pen and fell into a large irrigation canal was pulled from the fast-moving waters at the end of a three-hour operation Saturday north of Fort Collins.
It's the dawn of a new era at the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest. Patrick Bertoletti is the new men's champion, and Miki Sudo set a new record and retained the women's division title.
Nuggets first round draft pick DaRon Holmes II offers a tremendous amount of versatility to a Denver roster that is going to look different next season.
Wimbledon is underway, and while millions will watch the tennis tournament from the comfort of home, it takes a bit more dedication to get courtside.
Simone Biles is heading back to the Olympics along with Jordan Chiles, Jade Carey, Hezley Rivera and Suni Lee.
Dick Vitale announced that a biopsy of a lymph node in his neck showed cancer.
Sen. Bernie Sanders said the focus should be on policy amid questions over President Biden's age that have roiled the political sphere since a disastrous debate.
The former CBS News journalist and author of "Battle Scars" talks about the ever-present stresses that American military personnel face serving overseas, and how PTSD need not be permanent.
A Biden campaign spokesperson said in a statement that "it's not at all an uncommon practice for interviewees to share topics they would prefer," calling the questions "relevant to news of the day."
The suspect fled the party, then shot and killed himself after a car chase, the Florence Police Department said.
President Biden sat down with ABC News' George Stephanopoulos in Wisconsin Friday for the first interview since his disastrous presidential debate last week.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a call with ranking committee members on Sunday.
Sen. Bernie Sanders said the focus should be on policy amid questions over President Biden's age that have roiled the political sphere since a disastrous debate.
President Biden spoke at Mt. Airy Church of God in Christ in northwest Philadelphia before traveling to Harrisburg Sunday afternoon.
A Biden campaign spokesperson said in a statement that "it's not at all an uncommon practice for interviewees to share topics they would prefer," calling the questions "relevant to news of the day."
President Biden sat down with ABC News' George Stephanopoulos in Wisconsin Friday for the first interview since his disastrous presidential debate last week.
The anti-sunscreen movement is spreading misinformation online, and some younger adults are questioning sun safety.
The family-owned clinic offers a plethora of treatments to help people struggling with their mental health. The clinic also prides itself on being able to work with patients, regardless of their insurance plan.
One product contained 16 different metals, with researchers calling for rules requiring manufacturers to test tampons.
The Town of Windsor has closed Windsor Lake due to harmful algae blooms.
Another year of Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest means a lot of calories consumed. Here's the breakdown.
One product contained 16 different metals, with researchers calling for rules requiring manufacturers to test tampons.
Employers added 206,000 jobs last month and the unemployment rate edged higher to 4.1%.
Hatch has received two reports of people being shocked after plastic on the product's AC power adapter came off.
Canada's Hudson's Bay Company, which owns Saks Fifth Avenue and other retailers, is buying 117-year-old Neiman Marcus.
Grocery stores like Food Lion, Kroger, Publix and Whole Foods will be open on Independence Day but Costco, FedEx and UPS will be closed.
Last week was scorching hot in Colorado, so many people were staying indoors and cranking up the air conditioning.
The University of Denver is launching a new certificate program to address affordable housing needs in Colorado.
Right now, Coloradans are struggling to make ends meet, and a nonprofit in Denver is providing opportunities to change that.
From blazers to shoes, women of all shapes and sizes enjoyed a free shopping spree. Some were even able to get a makeover.
This week Denver city officials celebrated the opening of 49 new affordable condos in the Five Points neighborhood.