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Details of Xcel's wildfire mitigation plan are hard to grasp
DENVER — Xcel Energy has submitted its plan to prevent its equipment from starting wildfires to the Colorado Public Utilities Commission. The 104 documents uploaded to the PUC's filings search last week detailed the aspects of the three-year, $1.9 billion plan. Part of the plan includes replacing tens of...
While police warn that washing windows in intersections is illegal, few citations have been issued
DENVER — The Denver Police Department (DPD) doesn't want newly arrived migrants to be washing car windows in the middle of intersections. While police said it’s illegal and handed out flyers discouraging it, 9NEWS has learned they've hardly issued any tickets to people trying to make money on street corners.
Denver cooking academy teaches students lessons that go beyond the kitchen
DENVER — The Little Kitchen Academy (LKA) Denver has been teaching more than just the rules of the kitchen. They teach essential skills to help their students grow confidence. The Montessori-inspired cooking academy teaches year-round culinary classes to students ages 3-18 years old. During class, students learn how to make healthy, seasonal meals from scratch to consumption to learn life skills and food literacy.
Sol Tribe tattoo shop closes; shooting survivor to open new piercing studio
DENVER — Sol Tribe Custom Tattoo and Body Piercing on Broadway has closed its doors for the final time. The closure was announced on the business's Instagram page, where a post said "We are stunned by this news and we are heart broken." The shop's owner, Alicia Cardenas, and...
St. Vrain Valley high schoolers organize Longmont 4th of July drone show
LONGMONT, Colo. — St. Vrain Valley's Longmont Innovation Center is buzzing this week, between a dozen district high schoolers and more than 300 drones. "I was like, this is cool," Longmont High School sophomore Reese Wieder said. "I really want to be a part of this." Ahead of the...
State review of Broncos' Uwazurike's gambling case could complicate reinstatement
CENTENNIAL, Colo. — A potential complication has arisen regarding the reinstatement from a gambling suspension of Broncos’ defensive lineman Eyioma Uwazurike. His matter is under review by the Colorado Department of Revenue and Arapahoe County prosecutors to determine whether any state gambling laws were violated, sources told 9NEWS. While no charges have been filed and it’s not yet known whether charges will be filed, 9NEWS has learned that Arapahoe County is working with the state’s gaming department on a criminal investigation regarding Uwazurike.
South American animal spotted at Colorado park
LAKEWOOD, Colo. — Wildlife officials said on Tuesday they are searching for a South American rodent that has been spotted at a Lakewood park. A Patagonian mara was reported by park rangers, hikers and visitors at Bear Creek Lake Park, according to a Lakewood official. Colorado Parks and Wildlife...
New luxury apartment, retail project starts in Douglas County town
PARKER, Colo. — Construction is underway for a $107 million luxury apartment community equipped with retail space in downtown Parker. The Juniper on Mainstreet project will include 264 apartments and 13,900 square feet of pedestrian-friendly retail and restaurant space, developers said in a news release. Rockefeller Group, a leading...
Here's the full Colorado Avalanche regular season schedule
DENVER — It won't be long before the Colorado Avalanche are back on the ice. The 2024-25 NHL regular season schedule was released on Tuesday, revealing what the upcoming campaign will look like for the Colorado. The Avalanche open the regular season on Wednesday, Oct. 9, on the road...
Denverites are watering too much at one particular time each week
DENVER — June finished as the second-hottest June ever recorded in Denver, but the city's water utility said customers continued to do a solid job managing their irrigation needs. Denver Water said that despite a string of days with 90-degree temperatures, overall water use — while high — was...
Growing scam costs victims hundreds of dollars
AURORA, Colo. — A Denver man received a phone call from what he thought was his bank. The call was meant to verify purchases in his account because of possible fraud detected coming from Texas. Alex Wegienka said he would normally never pick up unknown calls, but this time...
Chipotle launches new menu item for Colorado native's trip to Paris Olympics
MINNEAPOLIS — Chipotle is honoring a Colorado native with a new menu item before the Paris Olympics. Chipotle Mexican Grill announced the new "Sophia Smith Burrito" on Tuesday. The burrito features chicken, brown rice, light black beans, light pinto beans, fresh tomato salsa, tomatillo-red chili salsa, roasted chili-corn salsa,...
Final suspect formally sentenced to 60 years in prison for fire that killed 5 family members
DENVER — The third and final suspect charged in the 2020 fire that killed five family members was sentenced Tuesday in Denver District Court to 60 years behind bars. In May, Kevin Bui, now, 20, pleaded guilty to two counts of second-degree murder. In exchange for the plea, 60 other counts were dismissed. A separate drug case that Bui picked up while in jail was also dismissed and resolved as part of the deal.
Colorado's biggest country music festival announces first headliner of 2025
MACK, Colorado — Days after its 2024 festival, Colorado's biggest country music festival announced its first artist for next summer. Luke Bryan will headline one of the three nights of the 2025 County Jam Colorado. In addition to being a five-time "Entertainer of the Year" by both the Academy...
Holiday season cirque show coming to Denver
DENVER — A holiday themed cirque show will tour to Colorado in December. "Cirque Dreams Holidaze" will perform 10 shows at Bellco Theatre at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver beginning Dec. 20. "Cirque Dreams Holidaze" aims to convey the magic of the season with a Broadway style production...
Boulder County enacts Stage 1 fire restrictions
BOULDER COUNTY, Colo. — The Boulder County Sheriff's Office enacted Stage 1 Fire Restrictions on Monday. The fire restrictions are for unincorporated areas of western Boulder County due to increasing fire danger, lack of moisture, and the forecast for hot temperatures. Boulder County Sheriff Curtis Johnson said the fire...
Colorado combat veteran using Legos to cope with Fourth of July fireworks
AURORA, Colo. — Independence Day and fireworks go hand in hand. But those colorful creations commemorating our nation's freedom can have a negative impact on the veterans who defended that freedom. While most people prepare for the Fourth of July by buying up things that go boom, Marine combat...
Woman driving Dodge Caravan struck and killed pedestrian before driving away, police say
DENVER — Denver Police are looking for a woman they said hit a man - stopped briefly - and then drove away from the fatal crash scene. The car she was driving has been located, according to the Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI). The crash was reported on June...
Cyclist killed in crash with car on I-76 near Sheridan Boulevard
ARVADA, Colo. — Eastbound lanes of Interstate 76 were closed Tuesday morning following a fatal crash between a vehicle and bicycle near Sheridan Boulevard. Colorado State Patrol Trooper Gabriel Moltrer said the crash was reported at around 4:30 a.m. The driver of the car was taken to a hospital with serious injuries, CSP said. The cyclist died on scene, Moltrer said.
SCOTUS decision to overturn Chevron deals major blow to federal regulations, legal expert says
BOULDER, Colo. — Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court delivered another hit to federal regulations, the third blow in a week. The justices opened the door to broad challenges to regulations in a 6-3 ruling in the Corner Post case, saying new entities and companies can challenge old regulations. The...
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