Tony Kovaleski
Denver7 News
Denver, CO, United States
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Justice for JonBenét Ramsey: A fresh look at the unanswered questions
More than 20 years after the death of JonBenet Ramsey grabbed the world’s attention, the case is still a hot topic whenever it arises, especially in Colorado. → Read More
Douglas County candidates accuse district of election fraud, call for government oversight review
Two candidates in a hotly contested Denver-area metro district election are calling for a government oversight review of the election results. → Read More
Whistleblower says COVID-19 screening process at JBS plant places employees in danger
A medical professional hired to screen employees at the JBS meatpacking plant in Greeley claims she was pressured to get employees through the door and feels the company continues to put workers at risk. → Read More
Truth Be Told: Fact checking two Gardner ads on health care, mental health
Two emotional ads released within the past month by Sen. Cory Gardner offer a snapshot of a couple of topics the Republican senator has recently sought to address regarding health care and mental health. → Read More
Councilwoman CdeBaca discusses police-protester confrontation after more body camera released
Through an open records request, Denver7 has received copies of police body camera video showing more of what took place during a confrontation between police and a group of people protesting a homeless cleanup on Aug. 19. → Read More
More than 170 felony cases could be impacted by Aurora police scandal
The photos have grabbed headlines worldwide. The actions of four Aurora police officers have garnered more than 4 million signatures on Change.org and now the impact of those actions may have further impact in Colorado. → Read More
Contact7 Investigates: In resignation letter, Denver Fire Department chief explains decision to step down
Contact7 Investigates has exclusively obtained a letter to the Denver mayor from Denver Fire Department Chief Eric C. Tade, in which the fire chief says he is stepping down after an incident at a recent event for retiring firefighters. → Read More
Some question if Colorado probe of Catholic Church will uncover full scope of priests' abuse
As investigations in other states produce arrests and unearth abuse allegations within the Catholic Church, some people in Colorado are questioning if negotiations before the state’s review began will prevent the disclosure of decades worth of closely held secrets. → Read More
Colorado health officials, attorneys discuss next steps in addressing opioid epidemic
States and cities across the country have been lining up to hold big pharmaceutical companies and their executives accountable for the nation’s opioid epidemic that has led to thousands of overdose deaths here in Colorado and across the country. → Read More
Rash of recent mass shootings trigger survivors of Aurora Theater Shooting
Since the start of the year, published reports list more than 250 mass shootings in the United States. Recently well-publicized shootings have forced survivors of the Aurora theater shooting to revisit that July night in 2012. → Read More
Clear View mental health hospital denies wrongdoing, asks judge to keep facility open
One month after state regulators moved to revoke the license of Clear View Behavioral Health, attorneys for the Strategic Behavioral Health, Clear View's parent company, have lashed out at against state accusations. → Read More
Castle Pines residents irked after 7M gallons of aquifer water pumped, shipped to Elbert County
It made little sense to Castle Pines residents that for months, huge water tankers were pumping out that precious resource from a village hydrant on Happy Canyon Road six days a week – with each truck making up to 10 trips a day for four months. → Read More
Branch-Wise calls Michael Hancock a liar regarding texts, endorses Giellis; Mayor Hancock apologizes
Mayor Michael Hancock issued an apology Wednesday for a remark he made in a debate Tuesday as he tried to explain why he didn’t believe texts he sent to Det. Leslie Branch-Wise amounted to sexual harassment. Branch-Wise called him a liar and endorsed his opponent. → Read More
'We are drowning in dogs': Insiders detail 'heartbreaking' conditions at Colorado animal shelter
Contact7 Investigation: The accusations against the Humane Society of Fremont County include warehousing dogs that creates unnecessary suffering, using expired euthanizing medications and allowing dogs with bite histories to go to a home with a child. → Read More
More problems uncovered inside Clear View mental health hospital in Colorado
Newly released reports raise new and significant questions about a Northern Colorado Mental Health hospital in the wake of five months of Contact7 Investigations. → Read More
“She was sold, embalmed and shipped out:' Funeral home accused of doubling as body parts broker
A Colorado funeral home is accused of victimizing families after claims that it secretly sold body parts in the hours after death. → Read More
Colorado expanding probe into mental health facility after new info. about patient's death uncovered
There is a powerful accusation coming out of the Larimer County Coroner’s office. Dr. James Wilkerson believes Clear View Behavioral Health, a state-regulated, nearly 100-bed mental health facility in Johnstown, attempted to cover up the death of a patient there. → Read More
Dean at Colorado school arrested after bringing gun into school Wednesday, making threats
One of the deans of instruction at a Colorado school was arrested Thursday on suspicion of carrying a weapon on school grounds and carrying a concealed weapon. → Read More
New accusations that valuables, money were stolen from patients at Clear View Behavioral Health
Her nearly 70-year-old dad went to Clear View Behavioral Health a vulnerable man, urgently needing treatment for his mental illness. When he left the northern Colorado psychiatric hospital, she discovered nearly $400 in cash was missing from her father’s valuables. → Read More
Colo. regulators, leading mental health advocate increase pressure on Clear View Behavioral Health
“This is literally a matter of life and death.” That was how one of the state’s leading advocates for individuals with mental illness responded to a series of reports about the Clear View Behavioral Health facility and alleged indiscretions that have led to multiple state investigations. → Read More