Jasmine Arenas

1 week ago | cbsnews.com | Jasmine Arenas

A controversy has been brewing at Denver's Blair-Caldwell African American Research Library after several historical artifacts were removed from public display, raising concerns and frustration within the community. Library staff said the removal was a misunderstanding, explaining that the items were taken down to protect fragile artifacts from potential damage.

1 week ago | cbsnews.com | Jasmine Arenas

In Colorado, landlords are legally required to maintain safe and sanitary living conditions. But for several residents of Liggins Tower, a senior living complex in Denver's Park Hill neighborhood, months of unresolved bed bug issues have left them feeling helpless. Nora McClain, 67, has been battling bed bugs in her apartment for months. "I had to get another mattress. Every time you turn around, you've got a note on your door," McClain said.

1 week ago | cbsnews.com | Jasmine Arenas

Since its pilot launch in April 2025, the vending machine outside the Stout Street Health Center has dispensed over 1,100 Naloxone kits in roughly 720 interactions. The machine is part of a broader effort to tackle the opioid crisis in Denver. A year after launching the "leave-behind" program in April 2024, over 2,400 Naloxone kits -- often referred to as "Narcan" -- have been distributed by first responders, including Fire, EMS, Police, and STAR teams across the city and county.

2 weeks ago | cbsnews.com | Jasmine Arenas

The family of a woman who died in her Denver Housing Authority apartment during extreme heat is suing the agency, claiming negligence in responding to her repeated complaints about her air conditioning system. Shirlyne Johnson, 68, was found dead two years ago inside her unit on the sixth floor of Thomas Bean Towers -- a public housing complex for seniors in Denver. According to the lawsuit, the temperature inside her apartment exceeded 120 degrees.

3 weeks ago | cbsnews.com | Jasmine Arenas

Families, seniors, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply starting Friday for the Public Housing Program. The search for affordable housing continues to be a challenge for many Denver residents, but starting this Friday, the Denver Housing Authority is offering a new opportunity for relief. Beginning May 16, DHA will open its public housing pre-application process, allowing eligible families, seniors, and individuals with disabilities to apply for income-based housing assistance.