Lunch-hour Bible study draws official complaint

DENVER - A dispute over a lunch-hour Bible study inside the Colorado Department of Education has led an employee to file a formal complaint with the Colorado Civil Rights Division.

Denver Colorado Weather Forecast

Last updated by Meteorologist Danielle Grant

TODAY: Partly cloudy and bitterly cold. Afternoon highs are forecast to be from 5 to 12 degrees. Bundle up for the 9NEWS Parade of Lights which starts at 8 p.m. with a temperature near 0 degrees.

TONIGHT: Mostly cloudy, light winds and extremely cold!  Overnight lows are forecast to be from -5 to -10 degrees with wind chill factors from -20 to -15.

Convicted sex offender cleared on a technicality

ARAPAHOE COUNTY - If there was a way to re-write history, Meaghan Scull would choose a different childhood.

Two towns, one frosty title: The "Ice-Box of the Nation"

FRASER - Touting yourself as one of the coldest towns in the nation might not draw the biggest crowds,  but in Grand County, the town of Fraser still likes to think of itself as 'The Ice-Box of the Nation'.

15 of Nelson Mandela's best quotes

USA TODAY- Nelson Mandela, former president of South Africa and Nobel Peace Prize winner, has died. During his long life, Mandela inspired countless individuals. Here is a collection of quotes that personify his spirit:

Tunnel keeps dachshunds off the snow

HIGHLANDS RANCH - Before the arctic cold and snow moved in, two dachshunds got their very own tunnel built for them to keep them dry and off the snow.

Spangler: Water bottle instantly freezes

KUSA - While the rest of us are trying to stay warm, 9NEWS Science Expert Steve Spangler is playing around outside trying to better understand a strange scientific phenomenon that many of you are sharing on Facebook.

Evergreen man sees Jesus in block of wood

KUSA - Robert Hamilton will be the first to tell you that he is a Christian and a believer, but what he saw in a piece of leftover wood from a lamp making project surprised even him.

Colorado weather forecast: Dangerously cold temperatures across the state

KUSA - After a bitterly cold morning, temperatures will have a tough time getting into the teens Thursday, according to the Colorado weather forecast. The cold will continue into the weekend.

Former funeral director convicted of fraud, theft

Greeley, CO - A jury found a former funeral director guilty of forging funeral contracts to defraud the Weld County Department of Human Services out of thousands of dollars.

Pattern burglar targets Lowry homes in middle of the night

DENVER - Denver police are trying to catch a man they say has burglarized several homes in the Lowry north and south neighborhoods while homeowners are in their beds asleep in the middle of the night.

King Soopers stores will be closed Christmas Day

KUSA - All Colorado King Soopers stores will be closed on Christmas Day.

3-month-old puppy had broken legs, burns

BOULDER, Colo. (AP) - A 24-year-old Boulder woman is charged with felony aggravated cruelty to animals for allegedly failing to get treatment for a 3-month-old puppy that suffered broken legs and burns.

Police release composite sketch in concert death

KUSA- Investigators hope a new sketch will generate new leads in the death of Daniel Lovato.

Event calendar: 9 things to do in Colorado this weekend

KUSA - What do you want to do this weekend?

Intruder enters bedroom of infant

MEAD- The Weld County Sheriff's is looking for the man who entered a home while the owners were inside.

Celebrate the holiday season at the 9NEWS Parade of Lights

KUSA - Begin your holiday season at the spectacular 39th Annual 9NEWS Parade of Lights.

State-by-State look at wintry weather

NEW YORK (AP) - From California to Ohio, a big chunk of the U.S. is getting a blast of wintry weather.

Keeping your car safe in cold weather

KUSA - With widespread snow covering Colorado, the American Red Cross and its safety partners are encouraging Colorado drivers to be prepared and follow some prescribed steps for safer travel.

Colorado flood zone to receive $63 million from HUD

LYONS, Colo. --Despite all of the help that has come to Colorado for victims of September's floods, there's more damage than money to repair it.