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5 Uncovers: invisible health threat from indoor marijuana Play Video
February 7, 2013 12:24 PM
COLORADO SPRINGS - When police officers remove marijuana plants from indoor grow operations, they are encouraged to suit up in protective clothing. Respirators, Tyvex body suits, rubber gloves and even eye protection are used to protect the officer's health. What is so dangerous about pot plants? Mold. ... more » -
5 Uncovers: hazardous mold levels found in marijuana grows
February 5, 2013 7:23 PM
COLORADO SPRINGS - Under Colorado's new recreational marijuana law, any adult over the age of 21 can grow and keep up to six marijuana plants in their home. But those plants may actually be damaging the health of anyone living in or near the home. Dr. John Martyny, Ph.D.... more » -
Follow up: Mold report obtained for Colorado Springs apartment complex Play Video
February 4, 2013 9:28 PM
A Colorado Springs family living at the Vista Peak Apartments called News 5 for help after claiming maintenance staff did nothing to fix a leaking roof above their kitchen. One week after airing the story, we went back for an update. "My husband has been coughing a lot,"... more » -
Storing seized marijuana costs police and taxpayers Play Video
November 19, 2012 11:17 PM
COLORADO SPRINGS - The Colorado Springs Police Department has shelled out $94,310.50 in unanticipated expenses overt the past 8 years just to house marijuana and marijuana plants seized in drug raids. Much of the money has been directed at improving officer safety as it relates to the increased risk... more » -
City could face $300,000 lawsuit over seized marijuana Play Video
November 9, 2012 7:44 PM
COLORADO SPRINGS - The battle over marijuana continues to burn between a local cancer patient and the Colorado Springs Police Department. After several last minute legal filings, the Colorado Court of Appeals stopped the return of seized marijuana this afternoon to Bob Crouse pending the outcome of an appeal filed... more » -
Tenants speak out about horrible conditions at Pueblo apartment complex Play Video
August 4, 2012 7:31 PM
Tenants in an apartment building in Pueblo have been told to leave because of horrible living conditions, and they have to be out by Monday morning at eight. The apartments are in a converted home on Carteret Avenue, near Northern and Lake. We talked to folks who live there... more » -
Common foods can make allergies worse
September 14, 2010 10:46 AM
When your allergies start up, you know the usual culprits: mold, ragweed and weather changes that stir those things up. But there may be hidden food triggers making your runny nose and itchy eyes worse. A plate full of fruits and veggies may be good for your waistline,... more » -
Allergies are bad during Springtime
March 27, 2010 12:49 PM
Have you seen your friends and neighbors walking around with red eyes and sniffling noses? It's that time of year again, allergy season. Allergists say that allergies are pretty much year-round, but it seems to get worse in the Springtime. Low nighttime temperatures, along with high pollen counts can... more » -
Allergies bad during Springtime
March 27, 2010 12:29 PM
Have you seen your friends and neighbors walking around with red eyes and sniffling noses? It's that time of year again, allergy season. Allergists say that allergies are pretty much year-round, but it seems to get worse in the Springtime. Low nighttime temperatures, along with high pollen counts can... more » -
Dog is trained to detect mold in houses
January 2, 2010 8:58 AM
The key to job security these days is to provide a service or have a talent that's in demand. And then work hard and work smart. There's much work for Rob Donahue to do right now, and a lot of competition to do it. But, Rob Donahue uses a... more »
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