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.
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.
Colorado Parks and Wildlife confirmed it believes a male and female gray wolf have been denning in the state and show indications for expected reproduction
Firefighters with Arvada Fire have two new tools to help them battle electric vehicle fires, including an electric vehicle fire blanket and the turtle fire system.
Two sources briefed on the situation told CBS News the agent spouted gibberish, was speaking incoherently and provoked another officer physically.
Aurora police are investigating, but the identity and motive of the stranger who gave Micaela the pill are still unknown.
The national tour of "Company,' visiting the Denver Center for the Performing Arts next month, promises to bring audiences a new take on a classic musical. The show, which plays at the Buell Theatre from May 22 through June 2, has been redesigned to make the story more applicable to modern audiences.
Colorado Parks and Wildlife confirmed it believes a male and female gray wolf have been denning in the state and show indications for expected reproduction
Firefighters with Arvada Fire have two new tools to help them battle electric vehicle fires, including an electric vehicle fire blanket and the turtle fire system.
Aurora police are investigating, but the identity and motive of the stranger who gave Micaela the pill are still unknown.
The national tour of "Company,' visiting the Denver Center for the Performing Arts next month, promises to bring audiences a new take on a classic musical. The show, which plays at the Buell Theatre from May 22 through June 2, has been redesigned to make the story more applicable to modern audiences.
The first severe weather day of 2024 is headed our way on Thursday with the chance for large hail, damaging wind gusts and a few tornadoes. Currently, the greatest area of concern remains east of Greeley.
Firefighters with Arvada Fire have two new tools to help them battle electric vehicle fires, including an electric vehicle fire blanket and the turtle fire system.
The jury is still working on a verdict in the case of former Clear Creek County deputy Andrew Buen in the death of Christian Glass.
Aurora police is investigating, but the identity and motive of the stranger who gave Micaela the pill are still unknown.
"Company" is the latest Broadway touring musical to stop at the Denver Cenver for the Performing Arts.
Lt. Gov. Dianne Primavera has verbally declared a disaster emergency after the U.S. Highway 50 bridge over the Blue Mesa Reservoir was closed last week.
After goalie Alexandar Georgiev allowed seven goals on 23 shots in Sunday's loss, he said his teammates went out of their way to help him. That support proved key in Georgiev's bounce-back game on Tuesday night.
The Colorado High School Activities Association voted to sanction girls flag football as a permanent high school sport.
Many things had to fall in line for Jamal Murray to have the opportunity to make the basket at all, and one of them was a crucial decision by his coach.
Almost exactly three years after selecting him No. 2 overall in the 2021 NFL Draft, the New York Jets are officially parting ways with quarterback Zach Wilson, trading the much-maligned signal-caller to the Denver Broncos, CBS Sports Lead NFL Insider Jonathan Jones confirms.
Video posted on social media appears to show a member of the Colorado Rockies organization sitting in the cockpit of an airplane mid-flight.
Two sources briefed on the situation told CBS News the agent spouted gibberish, was speaking incoherently and provoked another officer physically.
Two-year-old Tyler Fabregas asked his mother "Where's Beyoncé?" in a viral TikTok video she posted last week from Manila.
Four-year-old Abigail Mor Edan was held by Hamas for 50 days and was the youngest American hostage released by Hamas.
Federal officials say they're double checking whether pasteurization has eradicated the danger from possible bird virus particles in milk.
House Speaker Mike Johnson was met with loud boos as he visited Columbia University, where he joined calls for the president's resignation amid pro-Palestinian protests.
Two sources briefed on the situation told CBS News the agent spouted gibberish, was speaking incoherently and provoked another officer physically.
Four-year-old Abigail Mor Edan was held by Hamas for 50 days and was the youngest American hostage released by Hamas.
House Speaker Mike Johnson was met with loud boos as he visited Columbia University, where he joined calls for the president's resignation amid pro-Palestinian protests.
Vice President Kamala Harris will be the commencement speaker at this year's Air Force Academy graduation ceremony.
"It's a good day for America, it's a good day for Europe and it's a good day for world peace," Mr. Biden said in remarks from the White House.
Families of people with long-term disabilities allege dysfunction and chaos within Colorado's Medicaid offices are failing the state's most vulnerable populations.
Federal officials say they're double checking whether pasteurization has eradicated the danger from possible bird virus particles in milk.
For the first time, surgeons at NYU Langone Health performed a combined mechanical heart pump and gene-edited pig kidney transplant into a living person.
The USDA had floated banning flavored milk options from some school lunches.
The American Red Cross and Lifetime Windows and Siding hosted a blood drive at the company's Denver showroom to raise awareness about the ongoing need for blood donations and to encourage the community to become regular donors.
After President Joe Biden signed into law a bill that would force the Chinese-owned social media app to either sell or be shut down, creators in Colorado worry that if the app goes away, they will be losing an effective marketing tool.
Niselio Barros Garcia Jr., 50, scammed victims out of $2.3 million in funds, according to authorities.
Lawmakers argue the Chinese government can use the widely popular video-sharing app as a spy tool and to covertly influence the U.S. public.
Expanded federal overtime rule could result in employers paying workers an additional $1.5 billion, according to one estimate.
The American Red Cross and Lifetime Windows and Siding hosted a blood drive at the company's Denver showroom to raise awareness about the ongoing need for blood donations and to encourage the community to become regular donors.
Eating a healthy, balanced diet when money is tight can be tough. And it's no secret that food costs have skyrocketed within the past year. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, food costs in 2023 rose 5.8%.
A Denver nonprofit that works with communities to plant trees and improve parks is having a special giveaway, providing trees for free and at a discount.
You've probably noticed recently the amount or quantity in a package of food or house supplies is decreasing, while the price is increasing.
Receiving a phone call with information saying it's your loved one on the other line can be harmless. However, it could be part of an elaborate plan from a scammer.
Inflation is cooling right now, but the prices of groceries and food are still rising. For example, the latest CPI data shows that grocery store prices are 25% higher than in January 2020.