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'Reclaiming Union Station': Lawmakers Work To Reduce Drug Use, Violence And Crime
On Thursday, Gov. Jared Polis joined Colorado lawmakers and community members to discuss proposals to reduce drug use, violence and crime at Denver's Union Station.
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On Thursday, Gov. Jared Polis joined Colorado lawmakers and community members to discuss proposals to reduce drug use, violence and crime at Denver's Union Station.
Fentanyl has become a focus for Colorado lawmakers as the number of deaths involving the drug continues to climb.
Today 16-year-old Keegan Pyron is back in class and working alongside his peers.
Explore the issues presented in the CBS News Colorado original, "Fentanyl Fast Growing Killer," which will be streamed on CBS News Colorado Friday.
The man accused in an investigation where Denver police uncovered a large supply of various illegal drugs at two homes in the Denver metro area has been released from custody.
Denver police found a large supply of various illegal drugs at two homes in the Denver metro area and arrested a 59-year-old man.
Christopher Huggett also admitted knowing several people had overdosed -- and that some had died -- after using the pills, but continued distributing them throughout Western Colorado.
The San Miguel Sheriff's Office issued a new warning Thursday that pure fentanyl is circulating in the county -- and asked the public to take a look at the packaging.
The Denver Police Department on Thursday announced the arrests of 42 people in a single day at Union Station.
The five people who died of suspected fentanyl overdoses in a suburban Denver apartment included both parents of an infant who was found alive in the home.
The names of the five people who were found dead in a Commerce City apartment after suspected drug use have been released. Authorities believe the deaths were related to the drug fentanyl.
The Commerce City Police Department now confirms investigators received a preliminary positive test result for the presence of fentanyl on narcotics found at the scene of five deaths on Sunday night.
Parents have joined Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser and police to help state lawmakers take action against the increasing threat posed by fentanyl.
An Animas High School student died and two others were hospitalized after reportedly smoking prescription painkillers that may have been laced with fentanyl.
"Trace amounts" of the powerful opioid fentanyl have been found in a Union Station bus terminal bathroom.
A Denver grand jury indicted a group of 11 men and women on 91 criminal counts related to organized crime.
A 41-year-old registered nurse was sentenced to three months in prison following an investigation by federal authorities into his theft and personal use of drugs intended for his hospital's patients.
A 19-year-old Arizona man is under arrest in Colorado's high country after authorities found large amounts of drugs in his car.
For two weeks, Aurora police along with federal and state law enforcement went after the worst of the worst of the wanted.
Ten suspects were arrested with dozens more in custody with possible links to the drug ring and more arrests likely in the future.
Families, school leaders and experts huddled online in a meeting organized for the New Vista High School community to talk about overdoses and pills laced with the powerful painkiller fentanyl.
Investigators say the ring transported large quantities of methamphetamine, heroin, cocaine, and fentanyl from Mexico through U.S. ports of entry into Colorado.
Deputies conducting a routine traffic stop in Adams County took one person into custody after finding methamphetamine, fentanyl, and stacks of cash in the car.
Denver health officials reported a big increase in overdose deaths in the first half of 2020 -- especially those linked to fentanyl.
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.