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Adams County leaders plan to do an internal audit of all contracts between public works and developers after a CALL7 Investigation uncovered that a developer failed to pay the county more than $100,000. More


A potent, "go-to" antibiotic that doctors prescribe often could be destroying more than your infection, CALL7 Investigators have discovered. More
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When you donate to a nonprofit, you expect the money to be spent helping the cause. But a Call7 Investigation found some well-known organizations using significant amounts of your money to raise even more. More


George William Bowen, a convicted felon out on bond, attempted to get as much as $10,000 from a Greenwood Village businessman. More
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A hidden camera investigation by CALL7 Investigators uncovers questionable behavior by an aggressive towing company. More


Nuggets player Chris "Birdman" Andersen's case involves his relationship with a 17-year-old girl, according to 7NEWS' sources. More


Coloradans are being sued for illegally downloading porn -- whether they did it or not -- with some paying thousands to stay out of court. More


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Why do you continue to get telemarketing calls even if you're on the no-call list? CALL7 Investigators look into the issue. More


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Denver officials are forcing a man to tear down part of his house and bring an unpermitted part up to code despite the fact that the unpermitted section was built by a previous owner, a CALL7 investigation found. More
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Tri-County Health received a $10.5 million grant, federally-funded tax money, to promote healthy eating and living among Colorado residents. More
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Despite tight budgets and teacher layoffs, school districts are still spending on expensive meals, teacher parties and gift cards, a CALL7 “You Paid For It” investigation found. More


Going out to eat or buying a big ticket item could be costing you more in taxes than you should be paying. More


The Colorado House of Representatives will soon debate a bill that could strengthen the identity theft laws in the state, but critics feel the proposed legislation is aimed at illegal immigrants. More


A Park County judge ordered that six horses be returned to their owner, Ron Swift, despite the judge's ruling that Swift continue to face a trial over animal cruelty. More


The state Human Services board BANS the use of face-down restraints in all state run facilities after a CALL7 Investigation showS the danger of the technique. More


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Reggie Bicha, executive director of the Colorado Department of Human Services, made sweeping changes in wake of the CALL7 Investigation into a series of deaths. More


State lawmakers are looking to change the laws after a CALL7 Investigation into the cleanup of homes once contaminated with meth. More


Colorado Department of Agriculture officials are now revisiting a policy that allows pet care facility licensees to keep their licenses even after a misdemeanor animal cruelty conviction, CALL7 Investigators have found. More


Aurora police commander Jack Daluz
A police commander who sexually harassed a female employee is still on the job but now Aurora is investigating charges of retaliation. More


A CALL7 investigation leads change to a change in the use of restraints linked to deaths at state facilities. More


Some bones marketed to dogs can shatter into sharp shards, creating a risk of injury or death due to choking or punctures. More


A Boulder man won his nearly two-month battle with a local dealership over hundreds of dollars in alternative vehicle tax credits he said the sales people promised him. More


Obama has signed legislation to prevent the withdrawal of welfare money in casinos, liquor stores and strip bars. More


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It's a scary scenario; you call 911 when someone is breaking into your home, but police never show up to help. More


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MediMedical marijuana is supposed to be strictly controlled and only available to patients with a doctor’s authorization, but CALL7 investigators found medical marijuana waste unsecured behind some dispensaries available to anyone who wants to jump in the dumpster. More


The owners of six horses seized by Park County authorities will be charged with animal cruelty. More


Patients on the medical marijuana registry may have had their information accidentally released by the state. More


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The radio ads tout it as a way for your child to get into show business, but some parents who went to “The Event” casting call found it was really an acting camp that could cost parents thousands of dollars. More


After reviewing the results of a CALL7 investigation, the state health department has determined that the testing and cleaning of a former meth lab home was not done properly, and a state senator is proposing legislation to require governments to check whether testing and a cleanup was properly completed. More


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CALL7 Investigators look into how a dangerous toy, Buckyballs, could very easily end up in the hands of a child. More


Denver Auditor's office said it will fast track an audit after CALL7 Investigators uncovered thousands of dollars the city failed to collect because of property improperly being put on tax exempt status. More


Several salesmen in metro area dealerships promised the tax credit despite Toyota taking the credit for leased vehicles. More


The former owner of Quality Paving has been found guilty in a government corruption case first exposed in a CALL7 Investigation. More


Caleb Pacheco
A 3-year-old boy whose decomposed body was found under a Logan County trailer was returned to his mother despite his aunt’s pleas to keep the boy in her custody. More


The CALL7 Investigators uncover videos of Chiropractor Brandon Credeur explaining how to get prescriptions for patients without a state license. More


Call7 Investigation tracks complaints of dishwasher fires across the country, including Colorado, with no conclusive cause. More


A mother accused of first-degree murder in the slaying of her 3-year-old son said her son was dead, according to an arrest affidavit. More


Sydney Huffman
The city of Colorado Springs has settled a lawsuit against two of its police officers. More


About the Investigators

Call7 Investigators - Theresa Marchetta, Keli Rabon,  John Ferrugia
Learn how to contact The CALL7 Investigators here at 7NEWS. More


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John Ferrugia
John came to 7NEWS in 1992, continuing an award-winning career in television journalism. More


Theresa Marchetta
Theresa Marchetta is an award-winning News Anchor and Investigative Reporter for 7NEWS. More


Keli Rabon
Keli Rabon is the newest member of the CALL7 Investigators, bringing a lengthy record of law-changing, viewer-impacting investigations to the team. More


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SPEAK OUT AGAINST BULLYING

Local school says parent involvement is key to a successful anti-bullying program. More


Parents can be the biggest asset their child has when it comes to fighting bullying, if they know what steps to take to keep their child safe. More


Through weekly anti-bullying instruction, a local school is creating an environment that encourages children to peacefully handle conflict. More
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Parents in different school districts have similar stories to tell when it comes to the way their children were treated after reporting they were bullied. More


A Douglas County mother says school administrators protected a classroom bully more than her daughter who was the target. More


The Call7 Investigators found a lengthy response to their story on bullying on Douglas County School District's website and also found some inaccuracies. More


Some 13 million students, about a third of all those attending school, are bullied every year. More


Consumer Stories

A hidden camera investigation by CALL7 Investigators uncovers questionable behavior by an aggressive towing company. More


telemarketing call
Why do you continue to get telemarketing calls even if you're on the no-call list? CALL7 Investigators look into the issue. More


A Park County judge ordered that six horses be returned to their owner, Ron Swift, despite the judge's ruling that Swift continue to face a trial over animal cruelty. More


FDA warns of dangerously high levels of mecury found in off-brand beauty products. More


Some bones marketed to dogs can shatter into sharp shards, creating a risk of injury or death due to choking or punctures. More


The CALL7 Investigators uncover videos of Chiropractor Brandon Credeur explaining how to get prescriptions for patients without a state license. More


Shoppers should find plenty of safe toys for children this year, but safety advocates say dangers still lurk. More


The Call7 Investigators test self-serve soda dispensers and find some are beds of bacteria.More


Bank of America
Bank of America is hosting a free outreach event so customers can review options for home loan modifications. More


A roofing company has to pay about $6.5 million in restitution and penalties for charging hundreds of homeowners for work that wasn't done. More


The Call7 Investigators had two restaurant inspectors examine two household kitchens to find flaws that could make families sick. More


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It's a key ingredient in antibacterial products but could it be making people sick? More


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