we were there today as senators met with researchers. >>> the fight against zika collins. the senators toured the facility together today to efforts. >> they are working hard now we know it train people all over central america, latin america and throughout the united states to -- to handle the . >> around the clock every day of the year. virus to understand it, to understand how it is transmitted. >> we maintain colonies. >> reporter: the cdc first worked with the virus in 2007 but three months ago they began figuring out the latest outbreak. >> it is unprecedented to what we have seen in the and say the clinical presentation is different as well. . >> reporter: two different species of mosquitos are responsibility for transmitting the virus. the cdc is learning move through their office in brazil. >> we have a team getting set to leave this weekend to begin the study that i mentioned. >> reporter: the birth defect that researchers are still trying to figure out may be connected to pregnant women who are diagnosed with zika. >> for all other travelers other than pregnant

traveling. >> that's because some birth defects have been reported by victims of the zika virus we should mention the fort collins facility was slated to be close to six years ago by the obama administration and congressional leaders of step step then they stopped it is to not use it 's over couple of incidents in the super bowl remember this one will be fined over his $26,000 by the nfl for that facemask on receiver corey with something as well malik jackson will also have to pay 8600 for a late hit this past season the broncos were fined almost a half million dollars for a dozen incidents for the season of conifer at broncos went counterfeit broncos went from 2015 vectors vendors the us immigration has had. >> all always funny broncos in super bowl logos authorities conducted a similar rate in san francisco before the super bowl the problem solvers getting answers tonight after several homeowners have been waiting weeks for the city to fix a potentially dangerous problem he joins us live from the cherry street townhomes in denver to explain the issue. >> dab in the issue isn't too hard to explain if you've ever

toured the fort collins cdc diseeses like zika virus. that mosquito did not have ziia, but they can infect it with zika to research the virus, which they've been doiig since 2007. we found out why we should be overly worriee about getting zika from a colorado mosquito bite. >> we have a number of features here that would keep them from sur vooefing. we are extremely dry. these are mosquitossused to living in the tropics. for a number of reasons, we of infestation by -- by these mosquitos. who might have zika are sending samples to the fort collins cdc for testing. >>> well, here is something you probably never thought of. do you have explosives buried in for some folks in lakewood, the alarming answer is yes. they're unexploded left over from an old artilleey range buried near haden park. the national guard has been looking in the park since last summer and found military ammunitions and unexploded shells, but now they think the probllm may go into the nearby neighborhoods. investigators have notified more than a hundred homeowners of th

zika virus. in 2007, researchers at this facility in fort collins, that's how long they've been fighting this zika virus on a global level and renewed sense of urgency as this is spreading through latin america. officials don't expect large outbreaks in the u.s. the problem is not a small one. the obama administration went from those proposed budget cuts that the senators want to avoid to now requesting $1.8 billion the zika virus. we'll be at this event this afternoon, and we'll bring coverage tonight at 6:00 and 10:00. jaime leary. >> jaime, thank you. >>> new developments into the investigation on stolen drugs at swettish. the -- the swedish. rocky alan took one syringe from the drug fetnol and replaced it with another syringe. thousands of swedish patients may have been infected by contaminated needles and they were notified to get tested for hiv and hepatitis. >>> clinton and sanders were trying to get closer to the primary. >> they called the vermont senator on his unrealistic plans for the country. >> we have to be clear especially with young people about what kind of government is going to

fort collins that's helping stop the spread of seeker will come to the fort collins at site leading the world in studying the zika virus. >> this is ground zero for cdc zika virus research doctor m powers walking us through what is being done inside the site you're colorado state university dozens of researchers working around the clock to fight the virus were certainly very concerned this is a pattern we've never seen before senators kori gardner michael bennett invited us on the tour can get a sense of what springtime the best in the world analyzing the habits of the mosquito trying to figure out how to stop the outbreak. politics of this is a great illustration of why we need to have a functioning agency's cdc experts reiterate the mosquito carrying the zika virus which is impacted over 20 states and dozens of countries is unlikely to mutate and come here currently neither of this to speak zero the virus is currently contained in some of them is secure the most secure labs is not just in fort collins but the world making it nearly impossible for it to get out of the building mark fischer says the greatest thre

we were there today as senators met with researchers. >>> the fight against zika begins here at the cdc in fort collins. the senators toured the facility together today to learn about the research efforts. >> they are working hard now we know it train people all over central america, latin america and throughout the united states to -- to handle the samples. . of the year. to discover more about the zika virus to understand it, to understand how it is transmitted. >> we maintain colonies. >> reporter: the cdc first worked with the virus in 2007 but three months ago they began outbreak. >> it is unprecedented to what we have seen in the and say the different as well. . >> reporter: two different species of mosquitos are responsibility for transmitting the virus. the cdc is learning move through their office in brazil. >> we have a team getting set to leave this weekend to begin the study that i mentioned. >> reporter: the birth defect that researchers are still trying to figure out may be connected to pregnant women who are diagnosed with zika. >> for all other travelers other than pregnant women they s

zika virus cases in our state but the disease is here. we're about 200 yards away from a secure facility and fort collins. the cdc site in fort collins. this area where we are in leaving the site not only in colorado, but across the country and the world to fight the zika virus. we just left a tour with senators michael bennett and bipartisanship. getting up close about the mosquito research being done here. i think there's no politics in this. why we need to have agencies and the politics that help us to plan for the future and not just react to what is happening. >> tonight at 9:00 we take you inside the cdc facility and i asked them point blank could this disease mutate an impact colorado runs. we'll have that answer tonight. joe st. george, fox 31 denver. >> a local family as opening up about a disturbing behavior on the rise among young teenagers. allow parents may not be aware of it, psychiatrist say your kids are. >> it's tough to talk about the we want to warn you of the images can be disturbing. julie hayden has the story will only see on fox 31 denver. help, i have done it again. >> when our daughter started this, she was 12

the zika virus is not in researching it in fort collins. that mosquito that gardener is looking at did not have zika however scientists there have the capability of infecting it with zika to research the virus. they have been doing this since 2007. we found out after the senator's true why we should not be worried about getting zika from a colorado mosquito. >> we are extremely dry. these are mosquitoes used to living in the tropics. for a number of reasons we don't think colorado is at risk of infestation by these mosquitoes. >> medical centers that have patients who might have zika are now sending samples to the fort collins cdc for testing. >>> it's 8:38. plans far temporary shelter for has been scrapped. saying that nearly $37 million it just costs too much and it would take too long to get the site reedy. >>> the tension in the korean peninsula is continuing to grow. now the u.s. is deploying more missiles to the area. south carolina january and u.s. leaders are preparing to begin talks as early as next week.. >>> u.s. and cuba are disc

zika virus. the centers for disease control office in fort collins is this country's main testing spot in the battle against the virus. thanks for being with us. i'm jim benemann. >> i'm karen leigh. colorado senators took a tour of the cdc virus. lauren dispirito is live for us there now. the scientist work is crucial especially right now. >> reporter: it is karen. some of the most important research being done to understand the zika virus is being done here at the cdc in fort collins. many of the top experts are here. we know senator cory gardner businesses asked to tour the facilities. they got to look at some of the laboratories where scientists are working around the clock to test samples that have been flown in from all over the world. testing those for zika virus. there are teams here trying to train other labs and how to correctly diagnose the virus. it is something that is needed and needed fast. >> what is impressive to me is the incredible dedication of the staff. to sigh the pile of boxes flown in. >> fulfilling the argument they made in 2010, it closes down and at that time, they though

zika virus causing a worldwide public health scare. the cdc were searching and testing samples right here in its fort collins facility. >> senators to her the facility today. marshall zelinger was there with them. >> this is ground 0 for cdc zika virus research. >> in the shadow of horse to reservoir. >> we've been involved since the first known outbreak recorded. >>reporter: cdc research vectorborne diseases think mosquito bites. at this time none of the mosquitoes in the facility are infected with sica. >> we don't have them here in colorado at this point that we know of. >>reporter: senator kori gardner asking the question on your mind that the cdc does not believe the mosquito that ccrries the zika virus can live in colorado. >> we are extremely drive these in the tropics primarily. >> this was not a snack for the senators. the cdc believes the essence of grapefruit to be the next best chemical free buu repelleet. >> also effective at killing ticcs and fleas that transmit lyme disease and play. this facility continues to receive overnight shipments for medical centers in other states, asking for samples to be tested for zika virus.

zika infections that may have been spread through sex. it's the same type of transmission that we heard from a veterinarian in fort collins surrounded by mosquitos. a few days later his wife began the 14 cases now being studied involve men who visited areas with zika outbreaks who may have infected their sex partners who did not travel. >>> mars is recalling candy bars and other items in 55 countries in europe and elsewhere after plastic was found in one of its products. a piece of plastic was found in a smikers mini--- snickers nimi in germany. >>> there are some surprising foods that can give you some severe stomach problems and there are things you can do to make food easier to digest. >> reporter: are you a fan of energy bars? your body may not ingredients in them and/or the syrup as well as the complex carbohydrates they contain. experts are suggesting that you eat only a small portion at a time. green tea can also be something that you might think is an easy healthy thing to have every day. and for many people it is because it's loaded with antioxidants and disease-fighting properties. but it can irritate other people because of the caffei

collins 13 action news. the white house is asking congress for almost 2-billion dollars to fight the zika virus. the request comes as the c-d-c raised its zika response to the highest level of alert. experts say the mosquito species known to carry the virus lives in california. unbelievable surveillance video..... from inside.... a flea market.... when a crazed man.... begins swinging wildly..... at an employee..... using a samurai sword!!! but.... it's what he was saying..... while it was all going on..... that really had witnesses frightened! and.. we'll see if tumbling oil prices are finally starting to translate into lower gas prices around the valley.. especially considering we've been way above the national average. plus... here's what we're working on right now.... for action news.... live at six: a growing memorial.... for a toddler killed! the hit and run suspect.... still on the run tonight. at -6-.... a family friend gives the heart wrenching details.... of that fatal night. grabs a samurai sword.. then started swinging it at an employee.. striking him 8 times. police say minutes befo

zika virus. the cdc in fort collins colorado has been on the frontline of studying and monitoring this issue of this disease for years. as you mentions in your opening presentation it was at 1,800,000,000 dollars to respond to the zika virus. as can. can you give us more detail about how you propose to spend that money and to what role the division of the department would play. >> were appreciative of the work they have done today because the testing that is occurring mainly with the cdc in terms of fort collins, that's where a lot of the testing is occurring. were trying to move it out to the states so it will be more proximate to those in need. that's a part of what that money is about to make sure it states will have the capacity to test because for any woman who has gone to mexico and the estimates are about 450,000 pregnant women travel to these areas. they don't know if they had that disease. so if you're pregnant and come back you will most likely be tested and we recommend it. therefore, a lot of the money is about making sure the states are going to have that testing capabilities. >> i want

. >>> the global fight against the zika virus is the center of concern in fort collins. they are trying toking if out how it's spreading with the hopes of stopping or at least slowing it down. senators bennett and gardner toured the facility yesterday. the virus first in 2007, and the focus back on it . the two mosquito species known for -- spreading the virus is not here. >>> one couple had planned a trip to mexico, and they are four months pregnant, and they received a letter from their cruise line. they decided to pull the plug on their trip and the cdc is asking others to do the same if they are traveling to affected areas. >>> colorado's newest pot shop is parking controversy saying that strippers and pot are too that's the smoking gun that opened on a site formerly occupied by the well known strip club shotgun willies' who opened across the parking lot. they have the same owner who's husband is the mayor of glendale. he approved the smoking gun site plan, and that decision was prompting an ethics complaint by the colorado non- profit ethics watch. >>> and the pro c

collins today.>> reporter: that is because senators michael bennett and cory gardner asked o take a look inside. this is essentially ground zero for zika virus research, with dozens of samples being brought -- center foo medical facilities nationwide to test for zika virus. the senators toward this facility which specializes in what is known as vector borne diseases such as zika virus. this mosquito did not have zika buu they had specimens that they can infect mosquitoes with to research which ttey had beenn doing for almost a decade. we found out after this tour why we should not be overly concerned about being affect did i this. >> these are mosquitoes sr used the tropics. we are very dry. for a number of reasons we don't think colorado will have an infestation by these mosquitoes. >> reporter: we will have more of the tour inside of the building coming up at 10:00 as well as why it's never going to impact you -- and the best repellent to can have, noo just for mosquito bites for --, but for fleas and ticks as well. >>> imagine elk running into the window of your home. >> it happened in boulder countered -- county this morning. wildl

zika was present. it's the same type of transmission we heard about from a fort collins veterinarian. malaria in 2008. he returned from a research trip from senegal after being surrounded by mosquitoes. he says within a week after returning home he began seeing symptoms of a virus. a rash on his chest, sore joints, sensitivity to light, similar to those with zika. a few days later his wife who had not left the country began showing similar symptoms. the zika virus is usually spread through mosquito bites and investigators have been exploring, though, the possibility that the virus can be spread through sexual contact. >>> yesterday the world health organization said the outbreak merits being declare an international emergency. the w.l.o. estimates that there -- w.h.o. estimates that there could be up to 4 million cases of zika in the americas next year. the cdc said women who are pregnant or attempting to become pregnant should postpone travel to places where zika has been detected. the organization putting together the summer olympics in rio says it's worried about the there's not enough evidence tha

zika virus. >> thank you, mr. chairman. i wanted to continue along the lines senator nelson was talking about as you know, the cdc's decision of vector born diseases in ft. collins, colorado has been on the front line of studying. your opening presentation has proposed $18.8 billion to resummoned to the zika virus. can you give us more detail how you plan to spend that money. >> because the issue of testing for zika is something that is occurring with the cdc, in terms of ft. collins, that's where a lot of the testing is occurring. it's a part of what that money is about, is making sure that states will have the capacity to test. for any woman who has gone to mexico, and know the estimates are 450,000 pregnant women travel to these regions where zika is. if they come back, they won't necessarily know, because 80% of people don't know you have the disease. you most likely will be tested and we recommend you're tested. if you've gone to this region. a lot of the money is about making sure that the states are going to have that testing capability. senator grassley and i introduced the ace kids act. our bill now has 30 co sponsors. it would improve care for children

because the issue of testing for zika is occurring with the cdc and in terms of ft. collins, that's where the testing is occurring, we are trying to move the testing out to states so it will be more proximate to those in need. that's what the money is about, that states have the capacity to test. because any woman who has gone to mexico and the estimates are about 450,000 pregnant women travel to these regions where zika is. if they come back, they won't necessarily know because 80% of people don't know if you have had the disease. so if you're pregnant and come back, you're most likely will be tested and we recommend you're tested. if you have gone to this region. therefore, a lot of the money is about making sure that the states are going to have that testing capability. >> thank you. then i wanted to shift gears a little bit. senator grassley and i along with senators nelson, brown and portman introduced the ace kids act. it has 30 cosponsors. it would help the children with cancer, congenital heart disease and down's syndrome. those with medically complex conditions are

collins. news4. >>> up next, how our region is leading the way in the effort to stop the spread of the zika virus. >> new concern over a certain social networking app. what makes them so appealing to teenagers and what parents n >>> the father of a 13-year-old virginia girl who was murdered said she had gotten into trouble for chatting with older men online. nicole lovell's father taped an interview for the dr. phil show set to air tomorrow. he said he took nicole's phone away from her after christmas after finding out about those inappropriate conversations. she later got it back. a friend tells the "washington post" that nicole often talked to older men online. the friend says nicole told her that 18-year-old david eisenhower was her boyfriend and that she wanted to run away with him. eisenhower and fellow virginia tech student natalie keepers have been charged with level's murder. >>> other friends have said that nicole lovell met eisenhower on the app called kik. we have seen two high-profile cases linked to that anonymous app. yesterday, we learned that a nude picture shared on kik led to the

. >>> the fight against zika begins here at the cdc in fort collins. the senators toured the facility together today to learn about the research efforts. >> they are working hard now we know it train people all over

waking up in loveland and fort collins will have a snowy start to the day. 9news reporter noel brennan is live up in northern health hold an emergency meeting to talk about the zika virus. they could classify "public health this would require global response. countries and territories have confirmed cases of the virus. through mosquitoes -- and deformities in unborn children. there is no cure. police continue to investigate a deadly shooting between clubs at the national western and, now, the department of one of its employees was 9news reporter here with more. saturday. colorado motorcycle expo. one man was killed, hospital. right now-- the department of corrections won't say how its employee is involved. the two groups at the center of the fight are the iron order and the mongols. the iron order has a law enforcement membership. the mongols are an outlaw motorcycle club. federal authorities actually call them a "major gang." official details are scarce, but attorneys for both sides say the other is responsible. the "department of corrections" employee appears to be a member of the iron order. that man has not in fact-- corey and haven't made any arrests in this