Denver, Aurora target youth tobacco sales, mile-high city ban began Jan. 1
Denver began enforcing this month a ban on flavored tobacco in the city, and Aurora also is considering regulations on tobacco vapes, hookahs and hemp. Aurora will discuss a proposed ordinance during its study session Jan. 12. The legislation is sponsored by Stephanie Hancock and Ruben Medina, who are on opposite...
Meet new 9NEWS Mornings anchor Drew Carney
DENVER — Drew Carney is the new anchor for 9NEWS Mornings. Drew joined the 9NEWS team in January 2026. Before moving to Colorado, Drew anchored the morning news for our sister station in Portland, Oregon. He worked at the NBC affiliate (KGW-TV) in Portland for 19 years. Prior to...
Lakewood mother and boyfriend sentenced in infant drug death
A mother and a man housing her face decades in prison after feeding her 11-week-old son a bottle containing methamphetamine. Jefferson County District Judge Tamara Russell sentenced both 35-year-old Alexander Avila and 33-year-old Lisa Johnson on Thursday and Friday, respectively, in connection to the 2024 death of...
New Aurora councilmembers to host meetings about creating civilian oversight of APD
Two of Aurora’s new councilmembers planned upcoming listening sessions with community members to talk about establishing an independent civilian oversight committee for Aurora police. Gianina Horton and Amy Wiles, who were both elected to the Aurora City Council in November, are hosting sessions on Tuesday, Jan. 13,...
Littleton church using artificial intelligence to connect with congregation
Artificial intelligence is transforming many spaces, including churches.
Good Samaritan describes stopping man who was violently attacking a jogger
Police are searching for a suspect in an attack on a jogger that happened in Denver. While the attack was going on, a good Samaritan says he stepped in and stopped it from being a worse attack.
Denver leaders look to prohibit law enforcement from wearing facial coverings
Two Denver City council members say they're "exploring new territory", looking into the possibility of prohibiting federal law enforcement members from wearing face coverings while in Denver.
Aurora lawmakers to vote on statement of opposition to ICE following shooting of woman...
In the first Aurora City Council meeting of the new year, councilmembers will vote on a proposed resolution that would declare the council’s opposition to “overreach by ICE agents” following the fatal Minneapolis shooting. If passed, the resolution, which was put on Monday night’s agenda by Mayor...
Man in hospital after New Year’s Day assault in Lakewood
Lakewood Police are searching for six to eight juvenile suspects accused of attacking a man outside his home, leaving him with severe head injuries.
Denver police uniforms cost $1.5 million, badges total an extra $870,000
The Governance and Intergovernmental Relations Committee of the Denver City Council approved Jan. 6 spending $1.5 million on uniforms for the police department. The full City Council still must approve the purchase at an upcoming meeting. The contract with Skaggs Companies is for one year with the option to extend it...
