Author: 9News
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Man taken into custody after allegedly stabbing his parents, Arvada Police say
The victims went to the hospital and are expected to recover from their injuries, police said. ARVADA, Colo. — Officers have arrested a man after he allegedly stabbed his parents just after noon Saturday, Arvada Police said. Officers responded to the stabbing in the 8500 block of Union Circle, the department said in a post on X.…
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Montbello rec center reopening after fatal shooting of teen
Two weeks after a 14-year-old boy was killed inside, the Montbello Recreation Center will reopen Monday. Mikail Payne was shot and killed inside the rec center around 8 p.m. May 21. A day after the shooting, police announced that a juvenile suspect had been arrested. The 15-year-old boy is facing charges including manslaughter and assault. He is…
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Opa! Colorado’s largest Greek festival is back for 60th year
A Mile High tradition reaches a milestone this weekend as the Denver Greek Festival returns for its 60th annual event Friday through Sunday. Hosted by the parishioners of the Assumption Cathedral, the Denver Greek Festival celebrates Greek culture with homemade food, dancing, live entertainment, music, Greek foods, beer and wine. The festival takes place on the grounds…
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WATCH: Bennet, Weiser face off in Colorado Politics, 9NEWS debate
The Denver Gazette and Colorado Politics are hosting the debate in partnership with the University of Denver and 9NEWS. DENVER — Candidates vying to be the next governor of Colorado will face off in debates hosted by The Denver Gazette, Colorado Politics and 9NEWS ahead of the state’s primary elections. Michael Bennet and Phil Weiser…
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Paramedics’ convictions tossed in Elijah McClain’s death
AURORA, Colo. — Two former Aurora Fire Rescue paramedics convicted in connection with the 2019 death of Elijah McClain will be retried following a ruling by the Colorado Court of Appeals. In September 2021, a statewide grand jury indicted Cooper and fellow paramedic Peter Cichuniec in McClain’s death. They went to trial together and were both convicted of…
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Southbound E-470 reopens in Aurora after pedestrian struck and killed
The southbound lanes of the highway were closed at 48th Avenue due to the crash and investigation AURORA, Colo. — A person has died after they were struck by a driver on southbound E-470 near 38th Avenue in northeast Aurora, according to the Aurora Police Department. Around 6:20 Thursday morning, a male pedestrian “intentionally” jumped…
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4-year-old boy dies after being pulled from St. Vrain Creek
BOULDER COUNTY, Colo — A 4-year-old boy has died after he was pulled from St. Vrain Creek about 1.5 miles away from where he went into the water and was swept away Tuesday evening, according to the Boulder County Sheriff’s Office. At around 5:30 p.m., the sheriff’s office received a 911 call for a water…
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1 killed, 2 hurt in Highlands Ranch after driver strikes pedestrians on sidewalk
HIGHLANDS RANCH — Three people who were on a sidewalk were struck by a driver who left the roadway, hit them and then kept going, according to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office. One of the victims was pronounced dead at the scene. The two others were taken to area hospitals with serious injuries. According to…
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Pedestrian struck, killed by A Line train in Denver
DENVER — Police are investigating a deadly crash involving a Regional Transportation District A Line train and a pedestrian. The Denver Police Department said the crash happened around 12:40 p.m. Saturday in the 4200 block of North Jackson Street and resulted in someone’s death. RTD said shuttle buses are replacing the A Line until service…
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JD Vance cancels Denver event at auto parts warehouse
DENVER — Vice President JD Vance canceled a speaking event in Denver, but still served as commencement speaker at the U.S. Air Force Academy graduation ceremony on Thursday morning. Vance was scheduled to speak at a public event at All Trucks and Trailer Parts in Denver Thursday afternoon, but attendees were emailed by the Office…