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. 

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.

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.

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.

NB I-25 closes at 136th Avenue for hours

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

Residents in path of Lime Gulch Fire remain hopeful

CONIFER - More than 100 residents were forced to leave their homes Wednesday in front of the encroaching Lime Gulch Fire in Jefferson County. Several other residents were put on a pre-evacuation status.

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.

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.

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.

Identity of 'mystery woman' on veteran's headstone at Fort Logan revealed

DENVER - Fort Logan National Cemetery is a place where veterans, and those they loved, are laid to rest.

'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.