Defendants admit to cutting Denver victim’s pinky off in attempt to get ransom money
DENVER — Four defendants admitted to holding a victim against his will for days and torturing him, according to federal court documents. The defendants admitted to doing this, because they learned the victim and his father had worked as police officers in Venezuela. 9NEWS has previously reported on the...
Strong to Severe Storms Damaging Winds and Hail Targeting Colorado and Front Range Including...
COLORADO — A very active and complex weather stretch is unfolding across Colorado and the surrounding region this weekend, with widespread 80s, scattered storms, and gusty winds Friday giving way to a strong to severe storm threat Saturday and Sunday before a dramatic colddown arrives Sunday night into Monday. Friday’s
Cherry Creek Schools Chief HR Officer Brenda Smith terminated for cause
The head of human resources for the Cherry Creek School District will be terminated for cause by the district after a months-long investigation found "significant policy violations."
Man found dead in gully halfway up Second Flatiron at Chautauqua Park
A man who the Boulder County Sheriff's Office said may have been "solo scrambling" was found dead in a gully at Chautauqua Park in Boulder on Thursday.
Car crashes into Denver home, catches fire; Driver taken to hospital
A crash that sent one person to the hospital is under investigation after a vehicle drove through the wall of a Denver home and then caught on fire.
Northbound I-25 closed between Denver and Colorado Springs after fatal multi-vehicle crash
Northbound I-25 between Colorado Springs and Denver is closed due to a fatal three-vehicle crash that occurred around 1:23 p.m. on May 15 in the area of Happy Canyon Road (mile marker 187). This is located in the Castle Pines area, just north of Castle Rock. According to Colorado State Patrol, the three-vehicle crash i
Girl Scout troop tackles student conflict with “peace path” project
A Girl Scout troop in Jefferson County is tackling conflict resolution with a project designed to help classmates settle arguments on their own.
Things to do in Denver this weekend, May 15-17
It’s a great weekend to be active and get outside. The Colfax Marathon kicks off Friday with a Health & Fitness Expo at Empower Field at Mile High, followed by races on Saturday and Sunday. (Read more about the marathon here.) The Colorado Rockies are also in town, and Denver Summit FC hosts Pride Night at Dick’s Sport
Denver Water to drain Antero Reservoir amid one of Colorado’s worst snowpack years
HARTSEL • The Antero Reservoir isn’t empty yet. But it will be in about six weeks. Facing historically low runoff from this year’s drought-stricken snowpack, Denver Water expects to drain Antero Reservoir within the next six weeks to reduce evaporation losses and preserve water supplies. On May 1, Denver Water began re
Taco Bell Cantina debuts first Colorado location
DENVER — A new Taco Bell concept has come to Colorado for the first time. Taco Bell Cantina has opened its first location in the state at Denver International Airport (DIA) in Concourse A. Airport officials said last year that Mission Yogurt was developing the Taco Bell Cantina near...
