Author: 9News
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Polis plans to extend Colorado’s statewide mask mandate
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Gov. Jared Polis plans to extend Colorado’s statewide mask mandate, his office confirmed Wednesday. And a new survey shows that a majority of Coloradans, regardless of political affiliation, support the order. “Our data has shown that mask-wearing has contributed to our great success thus far in reducing the spread of the virus and helping more…
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As youth violence rises, Denver and Aurora look to provide ‘safe zones’
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According to Denver Police Department data through July 12, 20 children under the age of 17 had been shot and wounded, or shot and killed, this year. Their deaths ignited a call for the city to take action to protect teens from gun violence. Now, the city is answering that call by funding several initiatives,…
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Colorado State University football activities on hold amid racism, verbal abuse allegations
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FORT COLLINS — In the same week of reports that the Colorado State University football team had covered up COVID-19 health threats, more news surfaced Friday. Athletic director Joe Parker released a statement that CSU had learned of allegations of racism and verbal abuse from the athletic department, specifically the football team. CSU President Joyce…
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DPS board director Anderson hurt during scuffle with crews clearing out homeless encampment (VIDEO)
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A scuffle between protesters and police led to an injury to Denver Public Schools director and activist Tay Anderson during a sweep of homeless camps at Lincoln Park near the Capitol and Civic Center. Sky9 and a 9NEWS photographer saw crews at the park around 7:30 a.m. Wednesday. Denver police officers were on scene to assist…
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Judge grants partial ban on use of less-lethal devices during protests
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A federal judge has partially granted a request for a temporary restraining order on the Denver Police Department’s use of less-lethal weapons against protesters. The order from U.S. District Judge Brooke Jackson, which was handed down Friday night, bans officers from using any kind of chemical weapons or projectiles against peaceful protesters unless an on-scene…
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WATCH | Connecting Colorado: Questions and answers from COVID-19 town hall with Gov. Polis
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Gov. Jared Polis joined 9NEWS anchor Kyle Clark for a one-hour town hall Tuesday night to discuss the state’s response to COVID-19. All questions for the town hall come from more than 500 questions that were submitted by residents around Colorado. It was confirmed on March 5 that Colorado had its first official case of…
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Denver’s deputy director of public safety resigns
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Denver’s Deputy Director of Public Safety has resigned, according to a spokesperson for Mayor Michael Hancock’s office. Eric Williams, a Denver native, joined the Department of Public Safety in June 2018, according to his biography on the city’s website. Prior to returning to Denver, Williams served as a supervisory special agent with the FBI in…
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Hillary Clinton, Chelsea Clinton to visit Denver in November (VIDEO)
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Former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton and daughter Chelsea Clinton will visit Denver on a joint book tour in November. “Hillary Rodham Clinton & Chelsea Clinton – The Book of Gutsy Women” tour will appear at Denver’s Trinity United Methodist Church at 1820 Broadway on Monday, Nov. 4 at 7 p.m. Hillary Clinton (left)…
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Doctors confirm 1st case of vaping-related lung illness in Colorado
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The Colorado Department of Health and Environment has sent out an alert to providers after doctors believe they have confirmed the first case of vaping-related lung illness in the state’s history. Young male worker smoking electronic cigarette vapingdanchooalex / iStock Health officials learned of this first case on Aug. 20, but it wasn’t confirmed…
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Colorado businesses to team up on Dream Chaser launches to International Space Station (VIDEO)
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Sierra Nevada Corp. has selected Centennial-based United Launch Alliance as a launch provider for six upcoming cargo resupply missions for SNC’s Dream Chaser spaceplane. Nevada-based SNC, whose space division is based in Louisville, made the announcement during a press conference on Wednesday. Starting in 2021, the Dream Chaser will deliver more than 12,000 pounds of…
