Puerto Rico's power grid still fragile 5 years after Hurricane Maria
For Puerto Ricans, rolling blackouts and outrageously high electricity bills have become a part of life five years after Hurricane Maria.
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For Puerto Ricans, rolling blackouts and outrageously high electricity bills have become a part of life five years after Hurricane Maria.
It wasn't just an opportunity to help people in need, but Dr. Emily Hays' trip to Puerto Rico was also a prestigious position for veterinarians.
Researchers at Harvard University estimate there were 4,645 deaths from the day of the storm, September 20, until December 31, 2017.
Xcel Energy crews from Colorado are continuing to make a difference in Puerto Rico.
Xcel Energy crews are headed to Puerto Rico to help restore power to those who have been without for nearly four months after Hurricane Maria hit.
In her Wheat Ridge home, Evelyn Cartagena-Meyer has been packing for two days.
The Atlantic hurricane seasons runs from June 1 to Nov. 30 each year.
When you hear Al Charron talk about Puerto Rico, it's clear he's passionate about his homeland. The Denver resident recently visited friends and family on the island.
The head of Puerto Rico's power company said Sunday the agency will cancel its $300 million contract with Whitefish Energy Holdings amid increased scrutiny of the tiny Montana company's role in restoring the island's power system following Hurricane Maria.
Dozens of dogs that were rescued from hurricane-ravaged Puerto Rico will be up for adoption soon in Colorado.
Colorado shelters welcome nearly 100 dogs and puppies, as well as 18 cats from Puerto Rico and other areas impacted by Hurricane Maria.
The City of Aurora is hosting donation drives to help those affected by Hurricane Maria.
President Donald Trump on Sunday rebuked those who questioned his administration's commitment to rebuilding Puerto Rico after a pulverizing hurricane has imperiled the island's future.
A Longmont brewery is teaming up with Frontier Airlines to send water to Puerto Rico in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria.
An agency based in Colorado in charge of defending America's homeland has undertaken a huge humanitarian mission.
At the Puerto Rican restaurant El Coqui D'aqui in Denver, those inside were hoping to get in touch with family and friends in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria.
Dominica's leader sent out an emotional call for help as Category 5 Hurricane Maria smashed into the Caribbean island.
The Stampede nightclub in Aurora was less a bar and more of a school Saturday as immigrants from Latin American countries came to learn about their rights in the United States and the services available to them.
Contracts for union employees at King Soopers and City Market have been extended almost two weeks in a stopgap measure while negotiations continue.
Icy runways at the Kansas City International Airport (MCI) almost spelled trouble for Sunday's game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Denver Broncos.
December marked the third anniversary of the Marshall Fire that impacted thousands across the Front Range. Now towns like Superior are still working to rebuild, as some are able to move back home.
The Summit County Sheriff's Office shared a reminder of the current avalanche danger along with a video of an avalanche triggered near Frisco Saturday morning.
The Stampede nightclub in Aurora was less a bar and more of a school Saturday as immigrants from Latin American countries came to learn about their rights in the United States and the services available to them.
Contracts for union employees at King Soopers and City Market have been extended almost two weeks in a stopgap measure while negotiations continue.
Icy runways at the Kansas City International Airport (MCI) almost spelled trouble for Sunday's game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Denver Broncos.
December marked the third anniversary of the Marshall Fire that impacted thousands across the Front Range. Now towns like Superior are still working to rebuild, as some are able to move back home.
The Summit County Sheriff's Office shared a reminder of the current avalanche danger along with a video of an avalanche triggered near Frisco Saturday morning.
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Fog is limiting visibility across portions of the Front Range. Light snow continues.
The Summit County Sheriff's Office shared a reminder of the current avalanche danger along with a video of an avalanche triggered near Frisco Saturday morning.
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The Stampede nightclub in Aurora was less a bar and more of a school Saturday as immigrants from Latin American countries came to learn about their rights in the United States and the services available to them.
Goaltender Scott Wedgewood was down in the net and hurt after a Buffalo Sabres player was pushed into him in the third period.
Former Colorado State University basketball star David Roddy continued his commitment to supporting a woman who battled cancer while he lived in Fort Collins.
Three different Denver Broncos players will in the Pro Bowl Games.
Kansas City Chiefs coach Andy Reid announced his decision to rest Patrick Mahomes on Wednesday. While the game means nothing to the Chiefs, which has already clinched the No. 1 seed in the AFC playoffs, it could mean everything to the Broncos.
The FBI issued a notice to sports leagues earlier this month informing teams and players of recent burglaries targeting professional athletes.
President Biden has made it clear that Israel has the right to defend its citizens as the American ally presses forward with its war against Hamas in Gaza.
There's mounting evidence that the Tesla Cybertruck bombing at the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas was in fact a public display of a private tragedy.
Justice Juan Merchan will sentence Trump for his crimes on Jan. 10, a court proceeding that will be unlike any in America's 248 years.
Federal investigators previously said they found two IEDs near the site of the New Orleans truck attack. They also detonated some materials found at a New Orleans Airbnb.
JetBlue is the first carrier to be penalized by the Department of Transportation for unrealistic scheduling practice.
President Biden has made it clear that Israel has the right to defend its citizens as the American ally presses forward with its war against Hamas in Gaza.
Justice Juan Merchan will sentence Trump for his crimes on Jan. 10, a court proceeding that will be unlike any in America's 248 years.
House Speaker Mike Johnson appeared headed for defeat before two Republicans switched their vote, delivering him a majority.
A federal appeals court has ruled that the FCC overstepped its authority by reinstating "net neutrality" rules governing internet service providers.
With newfound control of both chambers of Congress, Republican leaders are touting a list of priorities that they aim to quickly address, like immigration and taxes.
Dr. Vivek Murthy issued an advisory Friday about alcohol and cancer risk and called for changes to beverage warning labels.
Former Colorado State University basketball star David Roddy continued his commitment to supporting a woman who battled cancer while he lived in Fort Collins.
Broccoli florets from California grower and sold at more than 1,000 Walmart stores are recalled because they could contain listeria.
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JetBlue is the first carrier to be penalized by the Department of Transportation for unrealistic scheduling practice.
A federal appeals court has ruled that the FCC overstepped its authority by reinstating "net neutrality" rules governing internet service providers.
The Fed has been pushing down borrowing cuts since September, yet mortgage rates remain close to 7%. Here's what to expect in 2025.
Apple surreptitiously activated Siri to record user conversations through iPhones and other devices, court finds.
Colorado is offering new tax credits that help small retailers offer healthy foods for sale.
With a check in hand, a Coloradan is breathing a sigh of relief.
Some Coloradans are getting caught up in the insurance industry's ongoing efforts to find undisclosed drivers or "hidden drivers" who may be costing the industry lost premiums.
A 31-year-old financial analyst was surprised when his insurance company recently informed him that they were increasing his six month premium by $312 for another driver in his home, who he says does not exist.
The state's budget crisis means Colorado families who fought for access to a critical autism therapy now have more work to do.
Last year, 999 claims were made related to damage caused by the roadway in Colorado and nine were paid out.