Opioid deaths now lowest in 3 years, but still worse than pre-pandemic
Drug overdose deaths from opioids such as heroin and fentanyl have fallen from a peak in 2023.
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Drug overdose deaths from opioids such as heroin and fentanyl have fallen from a peak in 2023.
Opioid overdose deaths decreased, but there was an increase in overdose deaths from psychostimulants like meth and cocaine.
Denver is activating its Cold Weather Shelter plan which means the Department of Housing Stability will provide extra 24/7 shelter from 1 p.m. Monday, Nov. 4 to 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 7.
A Colorado man is still fighting for his life two weeks after an apparent random assault. Westminster police say it happened sometime between 7:20 p.m. and 7:35 p.m. on Oct. 20 near 121st Avenue and Huron Street.
Quincy Jones, the multi-talented music legend who collaborated with everyone from Michael Jackson to Frank Sinatra, has died at 91, his family announced.
A community food pantry in Denver's Globeville neighborhood is in dire need of monetary and fresh food donations.
Accumulating snow will continue Sunday night and into the morning commute on Monday across Colorado and portions of Denver.
Denver is activating its Cold Weather Shelter plan which means the Department of Housing Stability will provide extra 24/7 shelter from 1 p.m. Monday, Nov. 4 to 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 7.
A Colorado man is still fighting for his life two weeks after an apparent random assault. Westminster police say it happened sometime between 7:20 p.m. and 7:35 p.m. on Oct. 20 near 121st Avenue and Huron Street.
A community food pantry in Denver's Globeville neighborhood is in dire need of monetary and fresh food donations.
Accumulating snow will continue Sunday night and into the morning commute on Monday across Colorado and portions of Denver.
It was an exciting and emotional day in downtown Denver as the ribbon was cut on the newly remodeled Central Library.
Clinical social worker Darci Harvey wtih AdventHealth talks about why people are feeling so much stress with this election season compared to previous cycles.
Denver to open cold weather shelters during rainy, snowy and cold winter-like weather this week.
First Alert Weather Tracker tracks overnight snowfall in the Denver metro area as winter-like weather returns to Colorado.
A Colorado man is still fighting for his life two weeks after an apparent random assault. Westminster police say it happened sometime between 7:20 p.m. and 7:35 p.m. on Oct. 20 near 121st Avenue and Huron Street.
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The Denver Broncos were beaten in all phases of the game on Sunday in a 41-10 loss to the Baltimore Ravens.
Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray was placed in the concussion protocol after a third-quarter collision with Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle forced him out Friday night's game.
After picking up back-to-back wins over the Saints and the Panthers, the Denver Broncos have a 5-3 record, and a lot of that can be attributed to Bo Nix.
It's the eighth World Series title in franchise history for the Boys in Blue, and their second in five years.
Italian skier Matilde Lorenzi died from her injuries after a crash during training in northern Italy, the International Ski and Snowboard Federation said.
Quincy Jones, the multi-talented music legend who collaborated with everyone from Michael Jackson to Frank Sinatra, has died at 91, his family announced.
The "Dawson's Creek" alum shared the news on Sunday and said that despite the diagnosis, there is "reason for optimism, and I'm feeling good."
Run for Recovery, a new program, offers a boot camp for people in recovery from substance use who dream of holding political office.
Vice President Kamala Harris made a surprise appearance on "Saturday Night Live," playing herself as the mirror-image double of Maya Rudolph's version of her.
Jasmine Adeoye, an account manager based in Austin, Texas, said she became addicted to kratom drink "Feel Free Classic," after she sought an alcohol alternative.
Former President Donald Trump told rally goers in Pennsylvania that he wouldn't mind if a potential assassination attempt went through the media risers.
Among the ballot measures Colorado voters are considering on Election Day is one that may seem like it's a no-brainer. It is Amendment H, which deals with judicial discipline. Supporters say it will pull back the veil of secrecy in the judiciary.
Run for Recovery, a new program, offers a boot camp for people in recovery from substance use who dream of holding political office.
Vice President Kamala Harris made a surprise appearance on "Saturday Night Live," playing herself as the mirror-image double of Maya Rudolph's version of her.
There are similarities between Trump and Biden on long-term armed forces strategy, but the 2024 election shows stark differences in Harris and Trump's view of the military's role.
The "Dawson's Creek" alum shared the news on Sunday and said that despite the diagnosis, there is "reason for optimism, and I'm feeling good."
Run for Recovery, a new program, offers a boot camp for people in recovery from substance use who dream of holding political office.
Jasmine Adeoye, an account manager based in Austin, Texas, said she became addicted to kratom drink "Feel Free Classic," after she sought an alcohol alternative.
Some people conceived by sperm donors are pushing for regulation, citing the risks to society caused by extremely prolific donors.
But what kind of sickness do your symptoms point to? Here's a breakdown for COVID-19, flu and more — and why testing is so important.
TGI Fridays Executive Chairman Rohit Manocha said "COVID-19 and capital structure" were the primary drivers of the chain's financial challenges.
Jasmine Adeoye, an account manager based in Austin, Texas, said she became addicted to kratom drink "Feel Free Classic," after she sought an alcohol alternative.
Berkshire said in its earnings report Saturday that it sold off roughly another 100 million Apple shares in the third quarter after halving its massive investment in the iPhone maker last quarter.
Wendy's plans to close 140 U.S. restaurants before the end of this year on top of the 100 it said it would close in May.
2025 contribution limit for 401(k) plans is $23,500, up from $23,000 in 2024. IRA contribution limit remains $7,000.
Stephen Matthews, the former Denver cardiologist sentenced to 158 years in jail, tried to erase text conversations and videos with some of his victims from his cellphone, according to the prosecutors in the case.
Roving burglary crews throughout Colorado have been specifically targeting the homes of Asian business owners and stealing massive amounts of cash, jewelry, watches and high-end purses in what one detective calls an "epidemic."
A former Independent Monitor who oversaw Denver's public safety agencies for nearly a decade said he expects Denver Fire Department Command staff to face discipline after an independent investigation found them misusing their comp time and vacation time.
A blistering 26-page report on the use of comp or flex time by Denver's fire chief and his top seven commanders calls the years-long practice a violation of Denver's Revised Municipal Code, "an organizational failing" and a "problematic practice."
A Denver judge sentenced a former cardiologist to 158 years behind bars for drugging 10 women he met on dating apps and then sexually assaulting eight of them.