Author: 9News
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Colorado school district cancels classes ahead of teacher strike
Sheridan schools will be closed through the end of the week as teachers begin striking on Wednesday. SHERIDAN — A Denver metro area school district announced it is canceling school for the rest of the week as teachers in the district hit the picket lines. Sheridan School District 2 said there will be no classes…
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1 killed in shooting in downtown Denver
Police are investigating a shooting that killed one person in downtown Denver on Saturday evening. The Denver Police Department said officers were called at 6:43 p.m. to a shooting in the area of 17th Street and Glenarm Place. One victim, a man, was transported to the hospital, where he died, police said. It’s not clear…
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How a ‘Super El Niño’ could bring heavy snow to Colorado next winter
Colorado’s snowpack is at a record low, but meteorologists are forecasting a super El Niño event for this year that could help. DENVER — Colorado’s snowpack hit record lows this past winter following a near-absence of major storms, but the 9NEWS Weather Impact Team said the state may be in for a dramatic turnaround. A developing “super…
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Outdoor retailer Wilderness Exchange closing after 26 years in Denver
DENVER — An outdoor gear retailer is closing its doors after 26 years in Denver. Wilderness Exchange announced it will close its business on Sunday at Platte and 15th Street near Confluence Park. “For 26 years, we’ve had the privilege and honor of serving the Denver and greater Front Range outdoor community,” Wilderness Exchange said in a…
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Viral 9-9-9 challenge coming to Rockies’ Coors Field
A task not for the faint of heart: consuming nine beers and nine hot dogs during a nine-inning baseball game. DENVER — The “9-9-9” challenge is coming to altitude. Major League Baseball announced the 9-9-9 challange will be sold at six ballparks this summer, including Coors Field in Denver. The 9-9-9 challenge involves consuming nine beers…
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Halftime performer announced for Denver Summit FC’s inaugural home match
Denver Summit FC announced that Denver-based electro-funk duo Big Gigantic will perform at halftime during the club’s inaugural home match on Saturday at Empower Field at Mile High. Composed of duo Dominic Lalli and Jeremy Salken, Big Giganitc blends jazz, hip-hop, funk and bass music. The group will also perform at Red Rocks Ampitheatre later this…
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Fire at Denver recycling facility sends smoke plume into metro area
A fire produced a large smoke plume near East 48th Avenue and Colorado Boulveard in Denver early Monday. DENVER — A fire at a recycling facility created a large smoke plume in the Denver metro area Monday morning. The fire was located at a recycling facility near East 48th Avenue and Colorado Boulevard, near Interstate…
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Thursday was the hottest March day in Denver history
Thursday’s heat wasn’t just unusual for a March day in Denver — it was a record-breaker. The official high temperature of 85 degrees at Denver International Airport made March 19, 2026 the hottest March day in Denver history, but it’s a record that’s not expected to stand for long. Denver’s March heatwave continues Friday with…
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2 injured in explosion at Denver gas station
DENVER — Two people were injured in an explosion and fire at a Denver gas station Thursday afternoon, the Denver Fire Department said. Firefighters were called to the Shell station at the area of 5th Avenue and Bryant Street around noon Thursday. Operations Division Chief Robert Murphy said when firefighters arrived, they saw there had…
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RTD proposes to bring back a former light rail line and create a new line
LITTLETON, Colo. — A new light rail line could be introduced and a discontinued line could be returning this summer in the Denver metro area. The Regional Transportation District (RTD) proposed to reinstate the C Line and create a new T Line, among other changes in its service coming in June. RTD said it would also…