Mayors From Colorado's 2 Largest Cities Call For Changes To Proposed Fentanyl Bill
Fentanyl is now showing up in nearly every community in Colorado and is responsible for hundreds of deaths in the past year.
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Fentanyl is now showing up in nearly every community in Colorado and is responsible for hundreds of deaths in the past year.
Mayor Michael Hancock recently unveiled an aggressive new crime-fighting plan, and this week he talked with CBS4 about convincing people not to abandon downtown.
Following a weekend crime spree in Denver, Mayor Michael Hancock joined other city leaders to announce a comprehensive strategy to fight back against rising crime in Denver.
Denver Mayor Michael Hancock announced he tested positive for COVID-19. He shared the note on Jan. 1.
Denver Mayor Michael Hancock on Friday vetoed the ban on the sale of flavored tobacco products in the city.
Denver Mayor Michael Hancock hit the streets on Friday morning to encourage people to get out and vote.
Mayors and lawmakers from around the country converged on Denver to take a stand against a wave of new laws that make it harder to vote.
Denver's two deputy managers in the Parks and Recreation Department, who were appointees of Mayor Michael Hancock, saw their job classifications changed last month to a status that provides hefty protections from removal.
Denver Mayor Michael Hancock visited the CCC camp at Katherine Craig Park on Monday. He visited during the inaugural workforce session to see the efforts to help restore the park with a lot of history.
Go big or go home. That was Denver Mayor Michael Hancock's motto for his State of the City address on Monday.
Denver Mayor Michael Hancock delivered the State of the City address on Monday morning. He said the recovery from the coronavirus pandemic is underway and is providing new opportunities.
A hotel in northeast Denver is a step closer to becoming housing for people struggling with homelessness.
For the first time since landing baseball's All-Star Game, Gov. Jared Polis and Denver Mayor Michael Hancock are sharing the behind-the-scenes story of how it all came together.
Unsanctioned camps are not the answer for homelessness, that's the message from Denver Mayor Michael Hancock.
Denver Mayor Michael Hancock announced a housing and homelessness recovery strategy on Wednesday.
A new Safe Outdoor Space for people experiencing homeless is now open at Regis University in Denver. It's the third one to open in the city.
Many Denver Nuggets fans weren't able to see the Nuggets beat the Portland Trail Blazers in a 120-115 thriller in Game 3 of the First Round of the NBA Playoffs, including Denver Mayor Michael Hancock who took to Twitter.
Mayor Michael Hancock updated and extended Denver's COVID-19 mask order to better align with the state's mask order.
Mayor Michael Hancock announced Wednesday he wants voters to approve a $400 million bond package in November to help fund his pandemic recovery plan in addition to any federal funding the city receives this year.
Denver Mayor Michael Hancock has released a statement regarding the verdict in the Derek Chauvin trial for the murder of George Floyd.
The city of Denver and the Australian State of New South Wales signed an agreement on Tuesday establishing a City2State Business Welcome Program.
Mayor Michael Hancock said everyone needs to stay vigilant because cases have been inching up over the last several weeks.
Denver Mayor Michael Hancock got his shot in the arm on Friday morning at Denver Health.
An ethics complaint against Denver Mayor Michael Hancock has been dismissed. The complaint was filed after his out-of-town trip last Thanksgiving while he urged residents to "stay home."
Denver Mayor Michael Hancock has told the city's Board of Ethics his out-of-town trip last Thanksgiving was "a mistake" but not a violation of the city ethics code.
A man died after a crash in Aurora Friday when he allegedly jumped onto a moving SUV.
The Salvation Army provides shelter, meals, and support for families in need in our community every day, but they need help to raise those donations.
CSP troopers won't just be looking for drunk driving; driving while high will get you a ticket too and they have their own methods to detect if you're too high to drive.
Officials called for a rope evacuation at the popular Winter Park Ski Resort today after a component of the gondola failed.
Baristas at the Alameda and Federal location in Denver filed for a union election and on Saturday, baristas from across the Denver area are protesting outside another Starbucks calling for better pay and working conditions.
A man died after a crash in Aurora Friday when he allegedly jumped onto a moving SUV.
The Salvation Army provides shelter, meals, and support for families in need in our community every day, but they need help to raise those donations.
CSP troopers won't just be looking for drunk driving; driving while high will get you a ticket too and they have their own methods to detect if you're too high to drive.
Officials called for a rope evacuation at the popular Winter Park Ski Resort today after a component of the gondola failed.
Baristas at the Alameda and Federal location in Denver filed for a union election and on Saturday, baristas from across the Denver area are protesting outside another Starbucks calling for better pay and working conditions.
The Swope family is putting their grief into action, honoring their daughter's memory by donating to those going through the same medical treatment she did.
Will Denver see a white Christmas?
It has been one year since the wolf reintroduction began in Colorado and the director of Colorado Parks and Wildlife is recommending the commission reject a petition from the livestock industry to pause upcoming wolf releases.
Starbucks baristas from across the metro area protested outside a Denver location today. More than 500 stores across the country are organizing for union recognition and workplace protections.
A new independent report from a Denver auditor finds both Denver fire and health emergency responders are failing to meet those goals.
The holiday spirit was alive at the annual Boys and Girls Club party where the Denver Nuggets brought joy to local kids. The club says they need more donations to make the season bright.
The Broncos missed out on a shot to end the second longest current playoff drought in the NFL with Thursday night's 34-27 loss to the Chargers.
Denver Broncos rookie running back Audric Estime scored his first career touchdown on Thursday Night Football.
The Charlotte Hornets' mascot appeared to award a fan a video game console, but the device was taken away when the cameras stopped.
The Denver Broncos Week 17 matchup against the Bengals is now scheduled for Dec. 28.
Senators approve a bill to expand Social Security benefits to millions of Americans, with President Biden expected to sign it into law.
The IRS said it's sending out checks worth up to $1,400 to 1 million people. Here's what to know about the "special payments."
Police say the driver is under arrest after plowing into the crowd at a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, killing at least five people - including a 9-year-old - and injuring 200 others.
The Senate confirmed two more judges to the federal bench on Friday, giving President Biden a total of 235 since he took office.
Government watchdog claims Americans lost hundreds of millions to fraud related to the bank-operated mobile payments network.
There will be no criminal charges filed after the online leak of voting machine passwords that happened in the Colorado Secretary of State's Office.
The Senate confirmed two more judges to the federal bench on Friday, giving President Biden a total of 235 since he took office.
Government watchdog claims Americans lost hundreds of millions to fraud related to the bank-operated mobile payments network.
The Biden administration is canceling federal student loans for another 55,000 workers to the tune of $4.28 billion in what's expected to be the last such round before he leaves office.
Biden's most recent climate initiatives are all but certain to be short-lived, mostly thanks to an obscure law that tends to come into play every four years.
Humans aren't alone when it comes to yawning — all vertebrates do it. But why? An expert explains the likely reason behind this "evolutionarily ancient" act.
Skin care is all the rage for teens and tweens these days, but be careful not to give products that could cause more harm than good.
A Chicago man was stuck with a big medical bill after undergoing a colonoscopy that found no evidence of cancer. Here's why.
Some 13 oz. bags of Lay's Classic Potato Chips may contain an undeclared allergen, according to the snack company.
Sleep optimization, or "sleepmaxxing," is a popular trend among a younger demographic, but experts share a few words of caution.
Baristas at the Alameda and Federal location in Denver filed for a union election and on Saturday, baristas from across the Denver area are protesting outside another Starbucks calling for better pay and working conditions.
Senators approve a bill to expand Social Security benefits to millions of Americans, with President Biden expected to sign it into law.
The Holiday Market at Cherry Creek North is made up of dozens of small businesses and makers, and most of them are locally owned.
The IRS said it's sending out checks worth up to $1,400 to 1 million people. Here's what to know about the "special payments."
Government watchdog claims Americans lost hundreds of millions to fraud related to the bank-operated mobile payments network.
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.