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An e-mail sent from the political director of the Colorado Democratic Party threatened the credentials of a national delegate, alleging she made "disparaging public remarks" about Sen. Barack Obama. More


High-paid Denver International Airport managers are making thousands of dollars a year plowing Pena Boulevard and DIA parking lots and clocking long hours for overtime on days with no snow, a CALL7 investigation has found. More


Signature gathers working to get initiatives on the November ballot often provide misleading or inaccurate information about the ballot measures, a CALL7 undercover investigation found. More


The public works director for Adams County quit this week after a CALL7 investigation questioned millions of dollars in no-bid contracts he approved to a company owned by a friend. More


A Colorado government watchdog group and two key legislators are targeting what they call questionable spending by Black Hawk city officials after a CALL7 investigation. More
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Denver City Auditor And Denver City Council Probe Denver Health After CALL7 Invesigation

CALL7 Investigator Tony Kovaleski has confirmed that Denver Health Medical Center and the family of Emily Rice have reached a $4 million settlement regarding the 24-year-old's death. Rice died in jail after being released from the hospital with massive internal injuries that went undetected. More
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It's promised to be one of the premiere addresses in the Denver area, but the CALL7 Investigators discovered something hidden inside the high-end condominiums. It was something hidden so well, most would never have known it was there until it was caught by our undercover cameras. More
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The Colorado Department of Corrections more harshly disciplines low-level employees than top managers, hurting morale and endangering public safety, documents and interviews show. More


Management problems at Denver Health are resulting in ambulance delays that are endangering patients' lives, a two-month CALL7 Investigation found. More
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A new report by Carfax shows a more than 50 percent increase in the number of rebuilt wrecks for sale in just the past five years and many buyers have no idea that is what they are purchasing. More
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Depending on how much you drive, filling up your gas tank can cost hundreds of dollars a month. The CALL7 Investigators uncovered a problem at some Colorado gas stations that could cost you thousands more. More
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Several members of Life Styles Club 1, Ltd. in Denver claim manager Ron Caven made promises he never delivered when they signed up for the dating club he manages. More


Medicare paid six times the cost of a minor operation for a Littleton woman, prompting a U.S. senator to say the program is out of control. More
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A student with special needs in Adams County District 50 said he did not know what math class to attend, while his parents and school administrators engaged in a tug of war over how best to educate him. More


Lee Asay retires after a CALL7 investigation looks into no-bid contracts in Adams County.

The director of the Adams County Public Works Department was put on administrative leave after a CALL7 investigation uncovered millions of dollars in no-bid contracts he provided to a Henderson road construction and paving company. More
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How would you like money from the state to pay for improvements to your home and another check to help pay the taxes on those improvements? That’s what some folks in Black Hawk are getting, all in the name of historic preservation. More


Former and current Black Hawk elected officials have received millions of dollars in historic grants to fix up their own property, a CALL7 Investigation found. More


In a CALL7 undercover investigation on computer repairs, fewer than half of the shops visited were able to diagnose and fix a simple problem. More
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Facts Or Fiction

An ad attacking Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Mark Udall misleads voters about his record on cutting taxes. More
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With the Democratic congressional primary heating up, two ads are running that are attacking two of the candidates for the Second Congressional District. More


Will Shafroth's first commercial portrays him as above the fray of Washington, but he isn't the outsider he makes himself out to be. More


A group called Protect Colorado's Future has a new ad that attacks three initiatives on the November ballot. The organization claims the proponents of these ballot measures acted in a deceptive and fraudulent way but many of their claims are misleading. More


A new commercial from U.S. congressional candidate Joan Fitz-Gerald calls her a leader in alternative energy, health care reform and opposing the war. But not all of the claims turn out to be supported by the facts. More
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The major party contenders for president of the United States have two ads running that tout their policies and their resume, but some of the claims in the ads are misleading, lack context or are false. More
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Polis ads contain both true claims and claims contradicted by campaign records. More


A League of Conservation Voters ad tries to tie Republican U.S. Senate candidate Bob Schaffer to big oil companies. More


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Consumer Stories

The Department of Agriculture is making sure you get what you pay for. More


If you have been a victim of a crime or have ever wondered how the criminal justice works, this free program by a front range district attorney can help. More


Fraud expert Mason Finks warns consumers about magazine subscription renewal service scams. More


Fraud expert Mason Finks shares tips to keep consumers from becoming victims of home improvement schemes. More


Drivers change the oil in their vehicles and rotate the tires, but very few routinely have their headlights checked. Call7 Investigator Theresa Marchetta put headlights to the test at Bandimere Speedway. More


Every year children die or get hurt in water related accidents, but safety experts said with the proper supervision and equipment most of those tragedies never have to happen. More


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Cribs that were sold at Toys R Us and Babies R Us stores may pose a hazard. More
More Recalls

A Front Range family heard a crash and discovered their glass top patio table had spontaneously shattered. They soon learned they were not the only family this had happened to. More
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Long security lines, delays and cancellations are all things parents can not control when traveling, but home safety guru Louie Delaware said parents can do simple things to keep their kids safe while flying. More


Beating the ticket brokers and scalpers to the best seats involves a lot of planning and persistence. More


Paying in advance for work done on your house, car or other projects could be a costly mistake More


Here are some tips from the district attorney on how to avoid home improvement scams. More


Consumers can take documents to seven convenient locations for free shredding. More


A local woman learned the hard way how important it is to review her credit card statement regularly. More


Fraud expert Mason Finks advises consumers what to do to protect their identity if they had business dealings with Front Range Mortgage. More


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Here's how to order a credit report or request a fraud alert or a credit freeze. More


In a CALL7 undercover investigation on computer repairs, fewer than half of the shops visited were able to diagnose and fix a simple problem. More
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With store shelves full of beauty products claiming to be natural, organic or cruelty-free, it is hard to know what all the labels really mean. More


Who should you notify when a loved one dies to protect his or her identity from misuse? This Consumer Alert tells you what to do. More


If you have lost a loved one and have not notified the credit bureaus of that death, we urge you to read the following “Death Notification Procedures” and take immediate action. Identity theft is a serious crime that can impact both the living and the dead. More


People looking for that perfect rental property may end up penniless and homeless if they fall for one of the latest scams on Craigslist. More


CALL7 Investigator Tony Kovaleski takes a closer look at neighborhoods struggling to deal with home foreclosures.

Fraud expert Mason Finks explains how fradulent companies use consumers' personal information to empty their bank accounts. More


A local company pays to remodel a seller's home and only makes money if the seller makes a profit. More


CALL7 Investigator Tony Kovaleski explains what is being done right here in Colorado to help people keep their homes.

Many Americans are losing their homes due to the subprime mortgage crisis, but others are hoping for a rare opportunity to jump into the housing market. More


With foreclosure rates going sky-high in cities across the country, many homeowners are just hoping to ride out the crisis and hang onto their homes. More
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Internal Revenue Service offices across Colorado will open Saturday, March 29 to help people with questions about their economic stimulus rebate. More


The state of Colorado has $300 million in money and property it wants to return to Coloradans. More


Fraud expert Mason Finks explains how to avoid tax rebate scams. More


The economic stimulus payments approved by Congress have not even been sent out yet, but already criminals are trying to get their hands on them. More


A Qwest customer noticed she had been paying more on her phone bill and learned there were third-party services she did not know she had signed up for. More


3/11/08 -- It's advertised as a "free" seminar to explain how you can make money from eBay. But is it really free?

A variety of helpful services are available to Colorado fathers who qualify. More


Predators are moving faster than ever to steal the identities of the recently deceased. More


A Fort Collins family thought they did everything right when adding their new son to their insurance policy, but within months of his birth, they were taken to court for his medical costs. More


Hybrids are fast becoming a popular choice for car buyers, but the vehicles also carry a risk of electrocution for passengers and first responders if they are involved in an accident. More
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A few minutes of your time could save you hundreds of dollars you may be losing and not even know it. More


Scam artists have stooped to new lows, pretending to be looking for love when they are really looking for your money. More
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Travel experts explain how to get the most out of your frequent flyer miles so you don’t lose them before you use them. More
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A 10-month-old boy was trapped in a baby gate his grandfather had no idea had been identified as a deadly hazard. More
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Smart switch --  invention to prevent fires
The Denver inventor of The Smart Switch came up with the idea after a fire at his mother's house. More
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The Rocky Mountain Poison and Drug Center in Denver says it has answered more calls about black widow spiders this season than in recent years. More
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With all the recent toy recalls lately, parents are concerned about the dangers lurking in their children's toy boxes. Find out about the latest recalls and how to find safe toys for your kids. More


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