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No Pot For Pain, NFL Says, But Some Players Don't Agree
NFL players are banned from using marijuana for recreational or self-medicating purposes, but former players say the league needs to re-evaluate its policies.
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NFL players are banned from using marijuana for recreational or self-medicating purposes, but former players say the league needs to re-evaluate its policies.
Take Vicodin? America's most popular narcotic pain pill will soon be harder to get if the FDA has its way. Yet doctors and others have fought tighter control over prescribing this addictive and often abused medication. CBS4 Medical Editor Dr Dave Hnida disagrees, and explains why he thinks the new rules are good ones.
An armed robber thought he'd gotten away with some prescription drugs, but a quick-thinking customer saw the crime ending differently.
Access to a powerful drug that can stop drug overdoses could be expanded in Colorado.
Emergency room doctors in the Denver metro area are cracking down on how they disperse prescription painkillers.
Police in Lone Tree are looking for a pharmacy thief wanted for stealing $12,000 worth of narcotics.
A Denver doctor who pleaded guilty to obtaining thousands of generic Vicodin and generic Ambien pills by using aliases has been sentenced to five years of supervised probation.
A man with gun robbed a pharmacy on Tuesday and police in two metro departments are now investigating similar crimes. It appears the thief is looking for a particular prescription.
Police in Wheat Ridge are hoping someone recognizes a man they call "the hooded pain med bandit."
Near-record temperatures are expected to start the week in Denver.
An Aurora man who blamed some his illegal firearms sales on employee's mistakes and pressure from his wife was sentenced to federal prison last week.
Lisa Vogel spent her Sunday advocating for her husband, who was killed five years ago. On Sunday, she was in Parker along with firefighters, police officers and high school students advocating for driving and biking safely.
Colorado fire crews responded to a grass fire near North Turkey Creek Road that left both directions of US 285 closed.
One person was killed in a multi-vehicle crash in the northbound lanes and 7 others were taken to the hospital Sunday afternoon. Northbound lanes of the highway were closed for several hours.
Near-record temperatures are expected to start the week in Denver.
An Aurora man who blamed some his illegal firearms sales on employee's mistakes and pressure from his wife was sentenced to federal prison last week.
Lisa Vogel spent her Sunday advocating for her husband, who was killed five years ago. On Sunday, she was in Parker along with firefighters, police officers and high school students advocating for driving and biking safely.
Colorado fire crews responded to a grass fire near North Turkey Creek Road that left both directions of US 285 closed.
One person was killed in a multi-vehicle crash in the northbound lanes and 7 others were taken to the hospital Sunday afternoon. Northbound lanes of the highway were closed for several hours.
Watch First Alert Meteorologist Joe Ruch's full forecast.
CBS News Colorado Anchor and Reporter Kennedy Cook went and checked out the Denver Mobile Learning bus that is showing everyone that knowledge has no limitations.
Lisa Vogel spent her Sunday advocating for her husband Chuck Vogel, who was killed five years ago.
All northbound lanes and the left southbound lane were closed as a result of the crash, which was reported just before 12:30 p.m., according to the Colorado Department of Transportation. Northbound traffic was backed up for miles as of about 1:30 p.m., CDOT cameras showed.
Colorado fire crews responded to a grass fire near North Turkey Creek Road that left both directions of US 285 closed.
After being bought out of his contract by the Utah Jazz and clearing waivers following a trade with the Clippers, Russell Westbrook is officially a Denver Nugget after signing a deal worth two years at $6.8 million.
Hundreds of the nation's top athletes will represent Team USA in Paris at the 2024 Olympics.
This is what you need to know about when the 2024 Paris Olympics start and end, along with key games and events on the schedule.
Nikola Jokic's older brother has been formerly charged for an assault at an April Nuggets game.
The Denver Nuggets and about a dozen other NBA teams have been sued in federal court by music publishers who allege the teams used songs by Drake, Jay-Z, Beyoncé and others without the publishers' consent.
Kamala Harris' campaign, which announced the total on Sunday, said 66% of the funds came from first-time donors.
Trump, who is the Republican Party's candidate for president, made his remarks at the end of a speech at a conservative Christian event.
TikTok employees used an internal system to gather sensitive data about U.S. users, federal officials said.
Former President Donald Trump made the comments on his social media platform Truth Social two weeks after a bullet grazed his ear at a campaign rally.
The group was traveling to join the Gaither Homecoming Cruise to Alaska, according to a statement from Gaither Music Group.
Kamala Harris' campaign, which announced the total on Sunday, said 66% of the funds came from first-time donors.
Trump, who is the Republican Party's candidate for president, made his remarks at the end of a speech at a conservative Christian event.
TikTok employees used an internal system to gather sensitive data about U.S. users, federal officials said.
Former President Donald Trump made the comments on his social media platform Truth Social two weeks after a bullet grazed his ear at a campaign rally.
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida.
Amid a widening listeria outbreak, Boar's Head is recalling all of its liverwurst products sold nationwide, as well as some deli meats.
Broomfield residents crowded inside city council chambers, frustrated and concerned after learning about a proposal that could hike residents' water and sewage utility bills by 50%.
Another day with "unhealthy" air quality rankings passed as Coloradans with respiratory issues huddled indoors to keep from breathing the smoke and ozone-laden air.
Prompted by a near-drowning experience as a child, Olympic swimmer Cullen Jones is now a swim lesson advocate. Here are his top tips to stay safe.
A new study has found tiny pieces of plastic we use everyday can find its way into the plaques of clogged coronary arteries. We asked a Colorado physician for tips on how to protect our health, despite these tiny particles being practically unavoidable.
TikTok employees used an internal system to gather sensitive data about U.S. users, federal officials said.
Amid a widening listeria outbreak, Boar's Head is recalling all of its liverwurst products sold nationwide, as well as some deli meats.
Broomfield residents crowded inside city council chambers, frustrated and concerned after learning about a proposal that could hike residents' water and sewage utility bills by 50%.
Southwest is undoing its trademark open seating policy, introducing more seats with extra legroom.
The Colorado Attorney General's office is applauding a ruling that puts the plans for a proposed merger between two of the country's largest grocery store chains temporarily on hold.
A new national study from Prudential Financial shows Gen Xers are struggling to be prepared for retirement.
As temperatures heat up and Coloradans escape extreme weather outside, the heat will also put a strain on air conditioners keeping you cool inside.
The new nonprofit, On The House Denver, works with caseworkers and other nonprofit organizations to provide its clients with furniture and essential home items at no cost.
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.