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How rheumatoid arthritis and Down syndrome are helping researchers find treatments for Alzheimer’s
Colorado researcher Huntington Potter discusses a clinical trial to see whether the drug Leukine, normally used for bone marrow transplants and to treat some forms of cancer, reverses memory loss in people with Alzheimer's.
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Claims around Venezuelan gang activity animate Republican campaign event in Aurora
Immigration policies and border control were the main topics discussed at Thursday's GOP rally.
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After a challenging summer for RTD, transit backers launch campaign to lift TABOR limits
The campaign seeks to permanently allow RTD to keep money that would otherwise be returned to taxpayers.
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High turnover in public health workers and the value of prevention: A conversation with the Dean of the Colorado School of Public Health.
Cathy Bradley’s job, at least in part, is to help recover the public health workforce after it was gutted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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What is the balloon flying across the Front Range sky?
Social media questions about aliens, international surveillance and Balloon Boy abounded.
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Rather than widen a busy Gunnison County highway, officials are making it safer for transit riders
A $15.2 million grant was awarded to Gunnison County to make safety improvements to Highway 135.
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San Luis Valley residents will select 10 places as ‘historic’ under new preservation project with History Colorado
History Colorado will collaborate with San Luis Valley residents to identify 10 places eligible for listing on the State and National Registers of Historic Places.
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Errors in Deloitte-run Medicaid systems can cost millions and take years to fix, leaving beneficiaries – some in Colorado – at risk of losing access to health care
A spokesperson for Colorado’s Medicaid agency said as of June 30, Colorado “has made substantial improvements” and a “majority of the letters have been rewritten” and updated in the system.
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Accidental killing of a mother bear in Silverton ignites anger and calls for change
The sheriff's office launched an investigation, looking into whether or not the man suspected of harassing the bears will face charges. Some are also calling on the local government to better educate the public on being "bear aware."
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Mannequins that give birth, breathe, and bleed: New Metropolitan State University of Denver lab simulates real-life situations for students
And it’s just the beginning, the university is also making a big investment in its programs to help fill a looming shortfall of health professionals.
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Colorado Springs residents can provide input on a new city council district map
The public can provide feedback on several different plan options, and also share what they think the biggest priority should be for a district map.
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Boulder King Soopers Shooting Trial Day 1: Prosecutors say suspect knew what he was doing; defense describes long struggle with mental illness
Opening statements began Thursday for the trial of the man accused of killing 10 people at a Boulder grocery store in 2021.
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Three Colorado electrical co-ops get new funding to go renewable
The money is part of a new program under the Inflation Reduction Act.
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$1.3 million awarded to regional outdoor partnership efforts across Colorado
The funds come from Colorado Parks and Wildlife and Great Outdoors Colorado as part of the state's Outdoor Regional Partnership Initiative.
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Fairplay’s ‘Burro Days’ clops along into its 75th year
Teams of two—one donkey and one human—took on the 30-mile course for the final event of the weekend known as Burro Days.
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Colorado Rep. Pettersen wants more states to cover substance use disorder treatment under Medicaid
Her new bill is drawn from her experiences as a Colorado lawmaker, and her mother's struggles with addiction.
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Colorado Arts Spotlight: From festivals to cat cafés, your guide to arts events this weekend
Plus, this week in arts news — a big goodbye at Opera Colorado.
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