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The Urban League of Metro Denver has been around for more than 60 years and has received millions in donations and federal aid. Now, its doors are closed and CALL7 Investigator John Ferrugia is asking, "Where is the money?" More


Why is a Denver towing company allowed to continue to operate after a long history of complaints with the Public Utilities Commission? More


On Monday, the Denver City Council approved the city's largest personal-injury settlement ever with the parents of Emily Rice. Rice died in Denver's jail in Feb. 2006. Her parents spoke exclusively with CALL7 Investigator Tony Kovaleski. More


A CALL7 hidden-camera investigation found a Denver towing company, ignoring the rules and towing when they weren't supposed to. More


A Castle Rock pet store is accused of selling severely ill puppies to unsuspecting families. More


The CALL7 Investigators discovered something hiding in plain sight in Highlands Ranch and it's likely costing you money, whether you live there or not. More


A top Adams County employee has been placed on investigative leave after a CALL7 investigation uncovered that a county paving contractor did work at the employee's home. More


Denver’s mayor and airport manager vowed to improve ambulance response times to DIA after a CALL7 Investigation uncovered long waits during medical emergencies. More


Four of the five busiest airports in the country have ambulances on-site to respond to emergencies. The only one that doesn't is DIA. The CALL7 Investigators ask why. More
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The Denver Auditor found that there were poor controls in the way snow team members pay time was monitored and the auditor found thousands of dollars that they believe was paid for no work. More
City Auditor: DIA Snow Team Had Serious Problems

Three months after a CALL7 Investigation found top airport managers receiving thousands of dollars in extra pay for plowing snow, the Denver city auditor is questioning the management and overtime of the snow team. More
DIA's Response To Auditor

State law enforcement and lawmakers are taking a closer look at the city of Black Hawk and the use public money following a CALL7 investigation. More
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A tip from a viewer led CALL7 Investigators to a parking lot in Jefferson County, where thousands of documents with sensitive private information were left out for anyone to see. More
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The Colorado Lottery has computer problems that have led to players trying to cash winning tickets and being told they were not winners, a CALL7 investigation has found. More


While water rates continue to increase, Denver Water has spent $8.3 million on two failed attempts to upgrade its computer system and expects to spend more than $23 million on the third attempt, a CALL7 investigation has found. More


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The former manager of a Party City store pleads who secretly recorded a teenage girl changing clothes in his office pleads guilty. More


A man who was the focus of a CALL7 investigation on the Denver Department of Human Services was sentenced Friday to 36 years in prison for killing his infant daughter. More


Four brand-new metro area fire trucks -- worth about $400,000 in tax money each -- have spent much of the summer at the engine manufacturer because mechanics are having trouble fixing a glitch with the motors. More


As thousands converge on Denver for the Democratic National Convention, the CALL7 Investigators discovered a potentially deadly situation with emergency response to Denver International Airport. 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


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Consumer Stories

Many people could have hundreds, even thousands of dollars in gold just lying around the house. Gold parties are a hot trend in a tough economy. More


A family new to Colorado lost everything in a fire, but say others can learn from their moving nightmare. More


For tweens and teens, texting is a way of life. But how do you protect your child from unwanted contact from predators? More


You don't have to look at the closing bell numbers to feel the financial crunch out there.More


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Delta Enterprises recalls nearly 1.6 million older versions of its drop-side cribs after two infants die. More
Other Recalls, Safety Info

Some appliances use electricity even when they're off.

A Denver woman feels trapped and frustrated by access issues at her apartment building. Call7 finds disability access issues are not uncommon in the community. More


Recent events on Wall Street have many consumers concerned about the safety of their bank accounts, mortgages and retirement funds. Here's what you need to know to protect yourself. More


Scammers charge bank and credit card accounts with unauthorized charges. More


The St. Vrain Credit Union is warning consumers about a new telephone scam that tries to get unsuspecting card holders to give up their information. More


Consumers in Colorado now have a new resource to check out local businesses and read what other customers have to say about them. More


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When Hurricane Katrina first hit, scams popped up within hours and Hurricane Gustav is no different. The damage done by Hurricane Gustav will only be compounded by the losses suffered by unwary contributors to hurricane relief efforts. More


Here are some suggetions to avoid charity scams. More


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


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


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