DENVER (AP) - Colorado's flagship university is restricting visitors for a day in a bid to stop an annual marijuana protest that last year attracted more than 10,000 people. Every year, many marijuana activists across the nation hold pot-smoking protests on April 20 to demand legalization. The gathering at the... more »
ATLANTA (AP) - Health officials say nearly than 1 in 4 babies are born to unmarried couples who are living together, a significant jump from a decade ago. The government previously said more than 40 percent of births are to unwed mothers. But a report released Thursday offers new detail... more »
It's back to school for students in Pueblo County's School District 70 and this year the district is adjusting to a new four day schedule. To save the school district money, students in D-70 will now be off on Fridays. Some students see the 4-day schedule as a big benefit.... more »
A Colorado law requiring kids in cars to be in booster seats until age 8 is now in effect. The law took effect Sunday.
It raises the mandatory age for booster seats from 4 to 8.
Previously the state only encouraged the use of booster seats for kids... more »
School District 70 is the largest in our state to vote for a 4-day school week. Resulting in longer days Monday through Thursday, and no school on Friday. News First 5 asked people their thoughts on the change. "I really don't think that would be a great idea," said Kathryn.... more »
Johnson & Johnson is expanding a voluntary recall of Tylenol Arthritis Caplets due to consumer reports of a moldy smell that can cause nausea and stomach pain.
According to a statement on the Food and Drug Administration Web site, the New Brunswick, N.J., company is now recalling all product... more »
Federal health officials now say that 4,000 or more Americans likely have died from swine flu - about four times the estimate they've been using.
The new, higher figure was first reported by The New York Times. It includes deaths caused by complications related to swine flu, including pneumonia... more »