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More than $100 million 'missing' from trust for people with special needs
AURORA, Colo. — The letter Milt McMinn opened earlier this year brought terrible news to a father who had thought he’d become accustomed to terrible news. “I frankly couldn’t believe it,” Milt said. “I didn’t know what to think.”. Seven years after a disgruntled...
Boulder Police investigating suspicious death
BOULDER, Colo. — Police in Boulder are investigating a suspicious death after a woman's body was found on a bicycle trailer last weekend. The Boulder Police Department said in a release that just after 5 p.m. on Sunday, officers were called to the 1800 block of Goss Street for an unusual bike trailer that had been there for several days.
The impact of Donald Trump's policies on Colorado's economy
COLORADO, USA — As Donald Trump and Republicans lay out their priorities at the Republican National Committee, 9NEWS is looking at how those policies would specifically impact Colorado. Trump is promising a radical change to America's trade policy that would impact how Colorado's agriculture industry works. On Colorado's eastern...
2,200 endangered boreal toad tadpoles released into the wild
CREEDE, Colo. — The Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance (DZCA) and Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) have released more than 2,200 boreal toad tadpoles into the wetlands near Creede. In 2021, DZCA and CPW launched the initiative that aimed to boost the state's population of boreal toads. The toads are...
STAR program missed half of its calls in 2023
DENVER — Denver's STAR program to send mental health help instead of police to some emergencies gets lots of praise. What it doesn't get to - is about half the possible calls. The program missed thousands in 2023. According to Denver's Department of Public Safety, Denver 911 answered 1,350,546...
Rare orange lobster rescued from Colorado restaurant
DENVER — A rare orange lobster has a new home at the Denver Aquarium just days after being saved from certain doom on a dinner plate. The bright orange lobster, named "Crush" after the Denver Broncos' legendary Orange Crush defense of the late 1970s and early 1980s, had just been shipped from the Canadian coast to a Red Lobster in Pueblo when an employee spotted him last week.
Study reveals 'unsettling' trends in books banned across the US
BOULDER, Colo. — The books Katie Spoon wanted to find should have been on the shelves at the Boulder County Library's main branch. They're banned in some school districts across the country but not there. "It's kind of hard to find books," the University of Colorado Ph.D. student said...
Rocky Mountain National Park welcomes back artists
ESTES PARK, Colo. — Rocky Mountain National Park is known around the world for its beauty. The sights inspire visitors and creative types alike. "Artists, painters, photographers helped bring attention to our national parks and public lands and helped people find a love and connection with our national parks," said Jamie Richards with Rocky Mountain National Park.
Body camera footage details 2018 attacks tied to man accused of shooting 3 people last month
DENVER — A man accused of shooting three people in Aurora last month suffered serious gunshot wounds himself in a remarkably similar incident in 2018, 9NEWS Investigates has learned. That happened after Austin Benson allegedly fired at a retired police officer during a series of confrontations that unfolded over...
9NEWS obtains 911 recordings from Arvada plane crash
ARVADA, Colo. — 9NEWS obtained 911 calls from Jeffcom 911 from the day of a fatal plane crash in Arvada on June 7. The Federal Aviation Administration’s investigation is complete for the plane crash, allowing Jeffcom 911 to release the recordings. The National Transportation Safety Board said the...
Colorado state representative says FBI behind attempted assassination of Trump
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — A Republican state legislator known for his outlandish and offensive statements is claiming that the FBI was behind the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump. State Rep. Scott Bottoms (R-Colorado Springs) did not offer any evidence to support the claim, which he made last...
Man found dead along Cherry Creek in Denver was stabbed
DENVER — A homicide investigation is underway after a body was recovered along the Cherry Creek Trail in downtown Denver late Tuesday afternoon. Denver firefighters responded to an area of the creek near Speer Boulevard and Washington Street around 4 p.m. Tuesday. Denver Police initially said they were conducting...
Here's how much Colorado health insurance premiums will increase next year
DENVER — Coloradans can expect to see their health insurance premiums increase by up to 5.5% next year, according to forecasts from the Department of Regulatory Affairs' Department of Insurance. However, the state says that increase could have been more than four times higher if it hadn't implemented a reinsurance program four years ago.
Why Cherry Creek West developers aim to create a ‘15-minute city’
DENVER — The company behind a more than $1 billion redevelopment in Denver's Cherry Creek commercial district has updated renderings and released new details about the project, emphasizing the area’s planned walkability and outdoor spaces. East West Partners is going through Denver planning and permitting to redevelop a...
Decision 2024: The Stakes for Colorado
Next with Kyle Clark is taking an in-depth look at how America’s choice for president will impact Colorado. The 2024 presidential election is quickly approaching. As Coloradans decide who they'll vote for, Next with Kyle Clark is taking an in-depth look at how America's choice for president will impact the state.
Georgia-based green energy company signs giant lease in Brighton
BRIGHTON, Colo — A Georgia-based solar distribution company has signed a long-term lease for over 1.1 million square feet in Brighton, marking the largest speculative industrial lease completed in Colorado, according to real estate broker CBRE. Broadrange Logistics, a third-party logistics company, will move into the two remaining buildings...
Colorado space startup receives backing from Booz Allen
LAFAYETTE, Colorado — Quindar, a Lafayette-based satellite operations software startup, has received backing from Booz Allen Ventures LLC, the venture capital arm of the McLean, Virginia-based technology and consulting giant Booz Allen Hamilton. Booz Allen (NYSE: BAH) made an investment in Quindar, the companies announced, but the size of...
Evidence of 'staggering disease' found in Colorado mountain lion
DENVER — A new study published in the journal Emerging Infectious Diseases reported the first finding of a deadly virus in a mountain lion in North America. In May 2023, Colorado Parks and Wildlife euthanized a sick mountain lion in Douglas County that was having trouble using its hind legs.
Colorado nonprofit helps keep students engaged during summer months
DENVER — A nonprofit in Colorado offers students equal access to academic development as well as social and emotional support through its free after-school and summer programs. The Colorado Dream Foundation has been serving students in marginalized communities since 1988. The nonprofit's locations in Green Valley Ranch and the...
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