Author: 9News
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Southbound I-25 closed in Weld County after crash
Highway reopened at 6 a.m. Wednesday WELD COUNTY, Colo. — The southbound lanes of Interstate 25 are closed north of the Denver metro area Wednesday morning. Colorado State Patrol said southbound I-25 is closed between Colorado Highway 119 and Highway 52, near Firestone, at Mile Point 240. CSP said commuters should expect delays due to…
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Westbound I-70 reopens after fuel tanker rollover
Westbound lanes of I-70 were closed after a fuel tanker rollover that spilled about 200 gallons of fluid. No injuries were reported. JEFFERSON COUNTY, Colo. — Westbound Interstate 70 has reopened near C-470 after a crash Wednesday morning on the west side of the Denver metro area. Just after 2 a.m., a fuel tanker rolled over…
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Robbery suspects crash during chase, 3 hospitalized, police say
Commerce City Police started a pursuit of robbery suspects that ended in a crash at North Pecos Street near Interstate 70. DENVER — Three people were taken to the hospital after a pursuit and crash early Monday morning. Overnight, two groups of people in two vehicles had robbed several individuals at gunpoint and knifepoint outside…
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Colorado cities to get F-16 military flyovers on Memorial Day
The Colorado National Guard will perform flyovers across state communities on Memorial Day, honoring fallen service members with F-16 aircraft displays. DENVER — The Colorado National Guard will fly a formation of four F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft over Colorado communities on Monday to commemorate Memorial Day. The 140th Wing of the Colorado Air National Guard will conduct…
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Parolee linked to deadly Douglas County crash was deemed ‘low risk’ to reoffend week before crash
Walter Huling was “relapsing” and using cocaine right as the state was lowering his risk score, according to 9NEWS Investigates reporting. DENVER — A week before a parolee high on methamphetamine lost control of a stolen car in Douglas County and caused a wreck that resulted in five deaths, including his own, a Colorado parole…
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Man accused of shooting 3 has court date, could be committed to mental health treatment center
State law requires that charges be dismissed because the defendant is incompetent to stand trial. AURORA, Colo — A man charged with shooting and wounding three people in June 2024 is due in court Wednesday for a hearing that could end a legal odyssey that’s been stalled since he was found incompetent to stand trial.…
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Arapahoe County garage fire under investigation
ARAPAHOE COUNTY — Firefighters responded to a garage fire that extended to a home Tuesday night in Arapahoe County. South Metro Fire Rescue first posted about the fire at about 10:26 p.m. Tuesday on the social platform X. Three vehicles were involved in the garage fire, according to South Metro Fire. Everyone who was inside…
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Landspout tornado spotted near Denver airport
Landspouts form differently from supercell tornadoes, and they are typically smaller, weaker, and don’t last as long, but they are real tornadoes. AURORA, Colo. — A landspout tornado briefly touched down in the eastern Aurora area, south of Denver International Airport, at approximately 2:20 p.m. Sunday. Multiple reports confirmed the touchdown near Interstate 70 and…
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Colorado health officials confirm deadly hantavirus case
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Colo. — State and local health officials have confirmed a fatal case of hantavirus in Colorado. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment said it is working with the Douglas County Health Department to investigate a confirmed case of hantavirus in a Douglas County adult that resulted in death. CDPHE said the…
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Denver to pay $225K settlement after police detained the wrong people at gunpoint
DENVER — The City and County of Denver has agreed to pay $225,000 to settle a lawsuit filed by two people who were mistakenly detained at gunpoint by Denver Police officers during a 2024 felony traffic stop that ended with an officer accidentally firing his weapon. The settlement resolves the civil case brought by Jessica…