Author: 9News
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Former Denver bar owner sentenced for sexual assault
A former Denver bar owner convicted in November of multiple counts of sexual assault was sentenced Friday to 11 years in prison. Jay Bianchi, who owned Sancho’s Broken Arrow, Be On Key Psychedelic Ripple and Quixote’s True Blue and co-owned So Many Roads Brewery, was convicted on Nov. 14 of three counts of sexual assault…
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Broncos hosting conference championship rally ahead of AFC title game
The Denver Broncos will hold a fan rally on Saturday, a day before the team plays for the chance to head to Super Bowl LX. The Broncos’ Conference Championship Fan Rally will be held at Larimer Square in downtown Denver on Saturday from 1 to 5 p.m. The free, family-friendly event is open to all…
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Denver’s newest professional team meets in person for the first time
DENVER — For the first time since its roster began taking shape, Denver Summit FC brought its players, coaches and executives into the same room. The gathering on Saturday marked the club’s first full-team media availability — and, for many players, the first time meeting their teammates face to face — as the expansion franchise…
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Denver Zoo investigating Malayan tapir deaths
The zoo said its animal care and health teams were investigating the recent deaths of two Malayan tapirs, as they happened in a short period of time. DENVER — Teams at the Denver Zoo are working to determine what happened to their two Malayan tapirs, who recently died. In a Friday post, the zoo announced the…
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Sporting goods chain closing Colorado stores
Signs at Big 5 Sporting Goods indicate plans to close multiple Colorado stores in Denver, Fort Collins, and Wheat Ridge. DENVER — Big 5 Sporting Goods is closing its doors to several stores in Colorado. The sporting goods store will shutter some stores in Denver, Fort Collins and Wheat Ridge, according to signs posted on the businesses’…
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Diesel mix-up at several Colorado gas stations could cost millions, expert says
A mix-up of regular and diesel fuel at several gas stations throughout Colorado could result in millions of dollars in damages, an industry expert said Friday. Tim Jackson, former president and CEO of the Colorado Automobile Dealers Association, said that those who accidentally — through no fault of their own — filled up their vehicle…
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Three-alarm fire prompts evacuation order in Glendale
DENVER — Crews are responding to a three-alarm fire at a construction site in Denver that has prompted evacuation alerts Friday night. The Denver Fire Department said the fire near Leetsdale Drive and South Holly Street was reported at around 7 p.m. Friday. The fire department said the fire is in a building under construction.…
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Premature tamandua pup dies shortly after birth at Denver Zoo
Winnie, a southern tamandua, was set to deliver the first birth of her kind at the Denver Zoo in January. Her pup, born about three weeks early, passed away. DENVER — The Denver Zoo on Tuesday announced the death of a newborn tamandua after the pup’s highly anticipated birth came earlier than expected. In November,…
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Overdose deaths in Denver are climbing again, topping 2024 numbers
DENVER — The number of people overdosing and dying in Denver is up compared to last year. Now, advocates say something needs to change. After another year of hundreds of people dying of overdoses, those on the front lines are worn out. “It’s a lot. And you kind of get numb to it a little…
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Evergreen Lake Plunge to be rescheduled due to warm weather
The Evergreen Lake Plunge, typically held on New Year’s Day, has been postponed this year due to a lack of ice on the lake and warm weather. EVERGREEN, Colo. — One of Colorado’s most beloved New Year’s traditions is on hold due to the unseasonably warm weather. The Evergreen Lake Plunge, typically held on New…