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Rescued Lawyer Tells Good Samaritans ‘You’ve Got My Ticket’

A Denver attorney who nearly died last month when his car landed in the rushing waters of Cherry Creek met his rescuers Sunday night and told them, "The only reason I'm here is because of the people in this room."

Letter carrier mauled in northwest Denver

A letter carrier suffered a "particularly gruesome attack" by two dogs today in northwest Denver.

New Northern Colorado Crime Lab Would Consolidate Crime Investigation

There's a push in Northern Colorado to speed up the crime fighting process. Several and communities hope a new $4 million crime lab will help them do it.

Lawsuit claims a central Colorado FASTER surcharge violates TABOR

A 2009 law that raised car registration fees to pay for road improvements imposes unconstitutional taxes to pay for bridge repairs, a lawsuit filed today alleges.

Woman beaten in Wheat Ridge after following two fleeing suspects

A 50-year-old woman was beaten by two men in an attempted carjacking in Wheat Ridge when she followed them as they fled from an attempted vehicle break-in nearby.

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Hewlett Fire to be fully contained by Tuesday evening

LIVERMORE, Colo. - Firefighters in northern Colorado are working to finish containment lines around a blaze that has scorched about 12 square miles.

New parking-meter sensors put brake on bonus time

DENVER - It's not like winning the lottery, but any driver will tell you it's still pretty nice to find a vacant parking spot with a few extra minutes left on the meter.

Husband kills ailing wife after decades of marriage

WHEAT RIDGE - Wheat Ridge Police have uncovered details of a murder-suicide at a nursing home on Sunday.

Mistrial declared in DJ Williams' DUI case

DENVER (AP) - A Denver judge has declared a mistrial for Denver Broncos linebacker D.J. Williams in a misdemeanor DUI case.

An important lesson as hiking season begins

MT. EVANS - It was Memorial Day weekend 11 years ago on a nice, warm day in Colorado when Melissa McQueen, her husband and father-in-law, all experienced hikers, decided to start the season off by hiking one of Colorado's most popular 14ers: Mt. Evans.

Return to Iwo Jima: The journey begins

DENVER - One day out of 365 days, the Japanese government allows American commercial planes to land on the island of Iwo Jima. Inevitably, survivors of the battle there use that opportunity to confront a series of demons.

Ex-student in Rutgers webcam case gets 30 days

NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. (AP) - A former Rutgers University student who used a webcam to spy on his gay roommate was sentenced Monday to just 30 days in jail - a punishment that disappointed some activists but came as a relief to others who feared he would be made a scapegoat for his fellow freshman's suicide.

Italy quake victims wake in cars, tents, schools

SANT'AGOSTINO DI FERRARA, Italy (AP) - Residents of a quake-struck area of northeast Italy woke up in their cars, tents and in school gyms Monday as aftershocks continued following a magnitude-6.0 earthquake that killed seven people and toppled centuries-old buildings.

Vote for Colorado's Cake Ace

DENVER - 9NEWS is searching for Colorado's Cake Ace. After announcing on the morning show that we were looking for nominations, we received dozens of entries on behalf of cake designers all over Colorado. We were able to narrow it down to five finalists, but we need your help to pick the winner.

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New parking-meter sensors put brake on bonus time

DENVER - It's not like winning the lottery, but any driver will tell you it's still pretty nice to find a vacant parking spot with a few extra minutes left on the meter.

BLOG: IDs used by undocumented immigrants

DENVER - I can only wonder how much the company behind these "Colorado Identification Cards" is making.

Police search for graffiti artist who spray painted 150 tag...

DENVER - Police are searching for a person who has spray painted graffiti in the Green Valley Ranch and Parkfield areas more than 150 times.

Hewlett Fire to be fully contained by Tuesday evening

LIVERMORE, Colo. - Firefighters in northern Colorado are working to finish containment lines around a blaze that has scorched about 12 square miles.

Husband kills ailing wife after decades of marriage

WHEAT RIDGE - Wheat Ridge Police have uncovered details of a murder-suicide at a nursing home on Sunday.

Spangler Science: Color-changing milk

DENVER - Our science guy, Steve Spangler, has a cool science trick you'll want to try in your kitchen using some milk, food coloring and soap.

Mistrial declared in DJ Williams' DUI case

DENVER (AP) - A Denver judge has declared a mistrial for Denver Broncos linebacker D.J. Williams in a misdemeanor DUI case.

War dog searching for a home

BOULDER - Boni spent two years working as a bomb-detection dog in Iraq. She was a weapon against insurgents and their lethal use of roadside and suicide bombs.

AAA: More mountain state travelers this holiday

LAS VEGAS (AP) - AAA predicts about 1.6 percent more residents in mountain states will take trips this Memorial Day weekend compared with last year.

1 person injured in accident at DIA

DENVER - An airline-baggage tug slammed into a fuel pump, sparking a fire Monday afternoon.

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Rescued Lawyer Tells Good Samaritans ‘You’ve Got My Ticket’

New Northern Colorado Crime Lab Would Consolidate Crime Inve...

There's a push in Northern Colorado to speed up the crime fighting process. Several and communities hope a new $4 million crime lab will help them do it.

Williams Named Women’s Basketball Coach At CSU

Colorado State has named Ryun Williams as the new coach of the women's basketball team.

Colorado Traffic Deaths Without Seat Belts Rising

The number of people killed in Colorado traffic accidents while not wearing seat belts is up.

Police In Summit County Baffled By Murder Of Transient Livin...

Police in the high country are baffled by the murder of a man whose body was found near a trailhead in Breckenridge.

Boy Jumps From Car As It’s Stolen From Liquor Store Parking ...

A 10-year-old boy jumped from a moving car as it is being stolen outside of Queen Liquor in Denver Wednesday.

Couple Thanks Paramedics Who Saved Their Daughter’s Life

On Monday a couple thanked the paramedics who saved their little girl's life.

Denver-Based DaVita To Buy Health Care Partners

DaVita is based in Denver and will pay more than $3.5 billion and $758 million worth of stock for Health Care Partners.

School Bus Driver Ticketed For Crash On I-225

A Denver school bus driver has been ticketed for an accident that injured eight students.

Police Investigate Murder-Suicide In Wheat Ridge

Investigators in Wheat Ridge aren't sure why a husband shot and killed his wife of 43 years and then took his own life.

A Not-So-Sweet Study For Your Kids

A new study shows the number of kids with "adult" diabetes is skyrocketing, and that's scaring a lot of doctors. As a parent, it should scare you as well. CBS4 Medical Editor has some easy tips to kee...

Recall Involves Lettuce Sold In Colorado

A California lettuce grower has expanded a recall of some bagged salads after routine sampling detected listeria contamination. No illnesses have been reported.

Mistrial Declared In DJ Williams’ DUI Case

Denver Broncos linebacker D.J. Williams' trial on driving under the influence and traffic charges ended in a mistrial just hours after it began Monday after his lawyer objected to how jurors were sel...

Manning Looks Good In Broncos’ First OTA Workout

Peyton Manning is on target and there's plenty of zip on his throws at the Denver Broncos' first OTA workout.

Christian Friedrich Remains A Bright Spot For The Rockies

On Saturday Colorado Rockies pitcher Christian Friedrich learned what so many pitchers before him already have -- Coors Field can be oh so cruel.

It’s ‘Free’ Time!

From food to fun, the start of summer signals a flood of freebies.

NATO Protestors’ Message In Chicago Echoed In Denver

The conflict in Chicago produced an Occupy Denver march that began at Lincoln Park. It was a last-minute gathering as Occupy Denver expressed its rage against NATO and what they call the war machine.

Putting Regular In Your Premium Car? Think Twice

Saving a little now on premium gas could come back to haunt motorists down the road.

Stop-Start Technology: 97% Of Americans Ready To Accept It

A new survey commissioned by Johnson Controls reveals people are willing to pay for start-stop technology, if it means saving gas.

Kids Who Grow Up Around Traffic: Less Functional Members Of ...

Urbanist researcher Donald Appleyard investigates traffic patterns and negative feelings towards neighborhoods.

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Letter carrier mauled in northwest Denver

A letter carrier suffered a "particularly gruesome attack" by two dogs today in northwest Denver.

Lawsuit claims a central Colorado FASTER surcharge violates ...

A 2009 law that raised car registration fees to pay for road improvements imposes unconstitutional taxes to pay for bridge repairs, a lawsuit filed today alleges.

Woman beaten in Wheat Ridge after following two fleeing susp...

A 50-year-old woman was beaten by two men in an attempted carjacking in Wheat Ridge when she followed them as they fled from an attempted vehicle break-in nearby.

Fired Denver 911 operator feels "horrible" that man was kill...

A Denver 911 operator fired for sending Jimma Reat to the spot where he was murdered said he feels horrible about his death but was so focused on Reat's location he failed to get help to him, accordi...

Hand-beaded Beetle rolls into Denver airport display space

Making its last stop in the United States before heading to Europe, the Vochol — a 1990 Volkswagen Beetle hand decorated with more than 2 million glass beads — rolled into Denver

Children's Hospital Colorado adding Highlands Ranch branch

Children's Hospital Colorado will add a full-service "South Campus" hospital in the heart of Highlands Ranch, joining the boom in health facility construction up and down the Front Range.

Federal grant jump-starts Front Range bus service, boosts do...

FORT COLLINS — A long-awaited project that will introduce the Front Range's first bus rapid transit system got a huge boost this morning with the presentation of a $54 million

Worker injured at DIA when tug hits gas pump, sparks fire

An airline employee was injured this afternoon at Denver International Airport when the worker got into a vehicle crash that caused a fire.

Mistrial declared in Broncos linebacker DJ Williams' DUI tri...

A mistake during jury selection has resulted in a mistrial in the DUI case against Denver Broncos linebacker Genos "DJ" Williams.

Couple dead in Wheat Ridge nursing home murder-suicide are i...

Police in Wheat Ridge are investigating an apparent murder and suicide at a local nursing home.

Woman killed in fall from downtown Denver tower identified

A woman who fell to her death from the 25th floor of a downtown Denver residential tower has been identified.

School bus collision injures eight Denver elementary student...

Eight Denver elementary schools students were taken to local hospitals this morning after they were injured in a bus collision.

Aurora couple calls police after wedding photo fiasco

An Aurora couple says their special day has been tarnished by a wedding photo nightmare.

Hiker who died on Manitou Incline was veteran of Pikes Peak ...

A physical education teacher and two-time finisher of the Pikes Peak Ascent died of cardiac arrest on the Manitou Incline, the El Paso County Sheriff's Office said.

Colorado Springs man shot and killed while looking at guns

A Colorado Springs man died this morning after he was shot in the chest while he and another man were looking at firearms, police reported.

Rain-dampened Hewlett blaze still burning near Fort Collins

Three helicopters and 582 firefighters continue to battle the Hewlett Fire near Fort Collins, but wet weather Saturday tamped down the blaze, which is now 85 percent contained.

Basalt son's repute helps mom delay deportation

Norma Galindo Gonzales wanted to get past the ID-checking doormen at dances in 2005, so she made a bad decision.

Dead man found near trailhead in Summit County's Beaver Run

Summit County Sheriff's deputies found the body of a man in a wooded area near Beaver Run Resort on Saturday and say the death is suspicious.

Fifth Denver ukulele festival draws eager crowd of 1,200 pla...

During her first lesson at Denver Uke Fest three years ago, Jennifer Masteller knew she was hooked when she left in the middle of the lesson to buy her first ukulele.

Aurora police chase and catch armed robbery suspects

Two officers were injured when Aurora police chased down two men suspected of robbing a liquor store Saturday night.

Colorado Avalanche

Russia tops Slovakia to claim World Championship

Slovakia put a scare into the Russians early when Zdeno Chara scored just 66 seconds in, but Russia, powered by two goals and an assist from Alex Semin, bounced back in a big way to overwhelm the Slov...

Avalanche Signs Hejduk

The Colorado Avalanche Hockey Club announced today that the team has signed forward Milan Hejduk to a one-year contract through the 2012-13 season. The upcoming 2012-13 campaign will mark Hejdukâs ...

Avalanche Signs Three Goaltending Prospects

The Colorado Avalanche Hockey Club announced today that the team has signed goaltenders Sami Aittokallio (ay-toh-KAHL-ee-oh), Kieran Millan (KEER-uhn MIH-lan) and Kent Patterson each to an entry-level...

Avalanche At The World Championship

The Colorado Avalanche will have four players competing at the 2012 IIHF World Championship, which begins this Friday in Helsinki, Finland, and Stockholm, Sweden. Forward Gabriel Landeskog will play ...

LANDESKOG NAMED ONE OF THREE FINALISTS FOR 2011-12 CALDER TR...

NEW YORK (April 20, 2012) -- Center Adam Henrique of the New Jersey Devils, left wing Gabriel Landeskog of the Colorado Avalanche and center Ryan Nugent-Hopkins of the Edmonton Oilers are the three fi...

David Quinn Added as Assistant Coach for 2012 U.S. Men's Na...

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - David Quinn has been named an assistant coach for the U.S. Men's National Team that will compete in the 2012 International Ice Hockey Federation World Men's Championship from...

Avalanche Extends Sacco's Contract

The Colorado Avalanche Hockey Club announced today that the team has extended the contract of head coach Joe Sacco for two years through the 2013-14 season. âJoe has earned the opportunity to lead ...

Stastny To Represent Team USA At 2012 IIHF World Championshi...

Colorado Avalanche forward Paul Stastny has been selected to the 2012 U.S. Menâs National Team, USA Hockey announced today.Â Stastny and Team USA will compete at the 2012 IIHF World Championship he...

Avalanche Signs Carey

The Colorado Avalanche Hockey Club announced today that the team has signed forward Paul Carey to a two-year, entry-level contract.Â He will report to Coloradoâs American Hockey League affiliate, t...

Abused kids may mingle with delinquents at a privately run f...	DIA conspiracy theorists "continually surprise and delight u...
Gilpin County's Negro Hill is renamed Aunt Clara Brown Hill....	Art From Ashes eyes Thomas Hornsby Ferril House for its new ...
Reader: I'm excited about planned improvements to the South ...	California State Assembly member Gil Cedillo updates us on t...