Tag: 9news
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Sparks fly in debate between Democrats in Colorado’s 8th CD primary
The two Democrats running for the chance to take on the Republican incumbent in Colorado’s most competitive congressional district traded blows during a feisty televised debate Monday night, sparring over their approaches to reining in the Trump administration’s immigration policies and their records delivering results in the legislature. The winner of the June 30 primary…
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Democrats Bennet, Weiser square off in spirited Colorado gubernatorial primary debate
The two Democrats running for governor of Colorado agreed on nearly every policy-related topic but vehemently clashed over which of them is best equipped to lead the state through what one described as an “existential moment” in a televised debate Thursday night in Denver. U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet and Attorney General Phil Weiser each made…
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Colorado’s 3 Republican gubernatorial candidates face off in heated primary debate
The three Colorado Republicans running for governor defended their qualifications, described their visions for the state and traded jabs over each other’s character at an often contentious televised debate that routinely veered into unusual territory Tuesday night in Denver. The 60-minute debate at the University of Denver, sponsored by 9News, The Denver Gazette and Colorado…
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From Kyle Clark to my parents: The case for journalists caring out loud
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The face of 9News has raised $18 million through 304 uninterrupted weekly giving campaigns for Colorado nonprofits and causes since 2020, including rebuilding the just-torched City Park bandshell “See a need, meet a need.” That’s Kyle Clark’s mantra when it comes to community service. Kyle Clark sounds a lot like my dad. There was a…
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FCC approves merger of FOX31 parent Nexstar and 9NEWS owner Tegna
The Federal Communications Commission on Thursday said it had approved the merger of local television giants Nexstar Media Group and rival Tegna, the same day that two lawsuits trying to block the deal were announced. The consolidated company would own multiple stations in Denver, where Nexstar owns FOX31 KDVR and KWGN, and Tegna currently owns…
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9NEWS compared food prices inside and outside Denver’s airport
By Steve Staeger, Anna Hewson Every business that sells products inside Denver International Airport is subject to a policy little known by the public – an attempt to keep prices down for the passengers traveling through. Items inside the airport shouldn’t be marked up more than 15% from their street price. But an investigation by…
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Denver has warmest December day in 86 years
Denver doesn’t grow palm trees, but the Mile High City could consider it after experiencing very warm temperatures in December. Just days before Christmas, Denver recorded a high of 76 degrees on Monday. The average high for Dec. 22 is 43 degrees, according to meteorologists with Denver Gazette news partner 9NEWS. The 76 degrees far…
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Federal judge rejects DPS’ attempt to obtain 9News sourcing documents in First Amendment case
A federal judge rejected Denver Public Schools’ attempt on Monday to obtain documents from 9News related to its interview with a former principal who alleges his termination amounted to a constitutional violation. At the same time, the attorney for plaintiff Kurt Dennis admitted that Dennis did, in fact, provide documents to the outlet showing a…
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Swastika displayed along I-70 prompts criminal investigation
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Colo. — Thousands of drivers traveling east toward Denver on Saturday morning were confronted with a sight that was impossible to miss: a massive swastika spread across a hillside near the Morrison exit on Interstate 70. The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office confirmed it is investigating the incident, officials calling the display a “vile,…
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Denver museum’s missing bison returns after more than 60 years
DENVER — For decades, museumgoers and staff have traded theories about what happened to one of Colorado’s oldest museum residents — a 650-pound bison mount that vanished from the Denver Museum of Nature & Science. Former employees passed the legend down to new hires. “We always knew we had five bison in our founding collection,”…