Lime Gulch Fire: Blaze prompts evacuations in Jefferson County

JEFFERSON COUNTY - The Lime Gulch Fire in Jefferson County has prompted a level-3 evacuation - leave immediately - for residents in a three-mile radius of South Foxton and River roads in Jefferson County.

Tornado touches down near Denver International Airport

DENVER - The terminal at Denver International Airport was empty Tuesday afternoon after a tornado touched down just east of the airport.

Car-train collision kills 2 in Denver

DENVER - Denver police says two people were killed when a train collided with a car in Denver Tuesday night.

Pet-food company announces massive recall

KUSA - A popular pet-food company has announced a massive, worldwide, voluntary recall of several of its products.

Cabela's sets opening date for 2 new stores

DENVER - The two new Cabela's stores going up in the Denver metro now have an opening date.

Survivor of Columbine shooting passes away

CARLSBAD, N.M. - Matt Depew, a student at Columbine High School from 1997 to 1999 and witnessed the mass shooting that left 12 students and a teacher dead, and wounded 23 others, passed away Saturday.

9Wants to Know catches bike thefts as they happen

DENVER - 9Wants to Know set up a GPS tracking device on a bike and locked it up at some of the worst areas for theft around town. 

5 men rob RTD commuter at gunpoint at 9 Mile Station

ARAPAHOE COUNTY - A brazen armed robbery at an RTD light rail station has Arapahoe County sheriff's deputies looking for five men.

Lion receiving chemo at Denver Zoo dies

DENVER - An elderly Denver Zoo lion who was undergoing cancer treatment was euthanized Wednesday morning. 

Black Forest Fire: 95 percent contained

COLORADO SPRINGS - The Black Forest Fire is 95 percent contained.

Couple attacked at Lakewood light rail station

LAKEWOOD - Lakewood police are looking for three assailants after a couple was stabbed and pepper sprayed at the Lamar Light Rail Station in Lakewood.

NB I-25 closes at 136th Avenue for hours

DENVER - Northbound Interstate 25 is closed at 136th Avenue due a crash.

Fire comes close to Highlands Ranch homes

DOUGLAS COUNTY - 9NEWS has received several pictures from viewers in Highlands Ranch, who are watching a helicopter make water drops on an apparent brush fire in the middle of a neighborhood.

Man proposes to his girlfriend via sticky note

DENVER - 9NEWS loves when you send us pictures of fun moments in your life, and this proposal is no exception.

Former kid hero accused of murdering elderly couple

DAVIS, Calif. - A teenage boy, once honored for saving his father's life, remained in custody Tuesday night accused of torturing and killing an elderly Davis couple.

Engine problems divert Denver-to-Tokyo 787 flight

SEATTLE (AP) - An indication of an oil filter problem prompted the crew of a Boeing 787 flying from Denver to Tokyo to divert to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport on Tuesday afternoon, a United Airlines spokeswoman said.

Denver Colorado Weather Forecast

Last updated by Meteorologist Kathy Sabine

TONIGHT:  Fair skies, windy at times and warm. Winds south 10-15 mph gusts to 25 mph. Overnight lows are forecast to be from 55 to 60 degrees.

THURSDAY:  Mostly sunny, hot and dry. Morning lows are forecast to be from 55 to 60 degrees, afternoon highs from 87 to 92 degrees.

Medical group recognizes obesity as a disease

USA TODAY - The American Medical Association, the nation's largest physician organization, decided Tuesday to recognize obesity as a disease that requires a range of medical interventions for treatment and prevention.

Yoga instructor sentenced to jail in sex assaults

ASPEN, Colo. (AP) - A former Aspen yoga instructor convicted of groping students during his classes has been ordered to serve a two-month sentence in the county jail.

'Miracle' rare white buffalo born at Royal Gorge Park

KUSA - There is some hope in the midst of all the destruction from the Royal Gorge Fire.