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9Who Care Winner: 'I haven't left a dog behind'

9Who Care Winner: I havent left a dog behind. 9NEWS at 7 a.m. 5/03/13.
1:11 PM, May 3, 2013

KUSA - Colorado is known as a dog-friendly state.

9Who Care: Making science fun for kids

9Who Care: Making science fun for kids. 9NEWS at 7 a.m. 04/05/13.
3:21 PM, Apr 5, 2013

KUSA - Have you ever known a teacher who opened your eyes to a world you hadn't considered before? One volunteer at Stein Elementary School in Lakewood is doing just that with science. Allan Skorpen is the 9Who Care Winner for the month of April.

"We must be the change we wish to see." - M.K. Gandhi

Colorado has a long tradition of people volunteering to improve the lives of others. 9NEWS is proud to honor these outstanding volunteers with the 9Who Care program.

For 30 years, 9NEWS has honored outstanding volunteers with the 9Who Care program.

One individual a month, from September through May, will be chosen to receive the 9Who Care Award. His/her story will be featured on the first Friday of the month in our 5am, 8 am, and 4pm newscasts, then again on the following Saturday in the 7am newscast. They also receive a cash award and are featured on 9News.com

We encourage you to help us honor those who help others by nominating an outstanding volunteer.

Previous 9Who Care winners
Service to children keeps 79-year-old young . 9NEWS at 7 a.m. 10/05/12.

Bob Johnston

12:28 PM, Oct 6, 2012

DENVER - On first glance, it might seem odd to have a 79-year-old dressed in cowboy attire driving a converted ambulance painted jungle green.

Teaching the game of soccer and a whole lot more. 9NEWS at 6 a.m. 05/06/11.

Jill Polito & Bobbi Jo Beeble
MAY 2011 WINNERS

9:23 AM, May 6, 2011

ARVADA - Practice makes perfect. That's what most coaches will tell you. Then again, Jill Polito and Bobbi Jo Beeble aren't ordinary coaches.

Its often hard to get kids to go to school. Its sometimes even harder to get those same kids parents to play an active roll in the school community.

Pam Shipley
APRIL 2011 WINNER

2:45 PM, Apr 1, 2011

FORT COLLINS - It's often hard to get kids to go to school. It's sometimes even harder to get those same kids' parents to play an active roll in the school community. For one retiree, her passion is going to school day in and day out.

Alice Hebb
MARCH 2011 WINNER

3:40 PM, Mar 21, 2011

LITTLETON - There is something comforting when you hold a teddy bear in your arms, something that can't be replaced. That is why one Littleton woman has made it her mission to get a teddy bear to those in need.

Tom Ashe
JANUARY 2011 WINNER

3:39 PM, Mar 21, 2011

GOLDEN - Their stories can often times be hard to hear, even harder for an outsider to experience. Many abused and neglected kids find themselves in and out of court. Januarys 9Who Care winner has spent the last few years making sure the system upholds the best interest of these kids.

Creating smiles one birthday at a time

Rise Justice
FEBRUARY 2011 WINNER

7:23 AM, Feb 4, 2011

DENVER - Often the younger we are, the more important birthdays tend to be. This month's 9Who Care winner realized that after learning just how many kids go without birthdays. Over the past year-and-a-half, she's made hundreds of kids and parents smile.

Gloria Heyer

Gloria Heyer
DECEMBER 2010 WINNER

12:24 AM, Dec 4, 2010

DENVER - We probably all remember that special someone who reached out and pushed us to be more than we ever imaged. December's 9Who Care Winner has done just that for four students, pushing them to achieve what others in their families have not.

Duane Youse
NOVEMBER 2010 WINNER

8:07 PM, Nov 5, 2010

ARVADA - Duane Youse knows the phrase community first. November's 9Who Care winner has lived those words most of his adult life.

Harvey Ancel
OCTOBER 2010 WINNER

2:40 PM, Oct 15, 2010

CENTENNIAL - For much of his life you could find Harvey Ancel's nose in a book. For more than a decade, he has worked to pass on his passion of reading and learning to others.

Donna Ogden
SEPTEMBER 2010 WINNER

6:26 AM, Sep 4, 2010

LAKEWOOD - With steady hands directing a busy sewing machine, Donna Ogden warms her heart by sewing a blanket that will keep others warm.

Peter Boyles gets in heated exchange with producer. 9NEWS at 6 p.m. 05/23/13.

KHOW's radio host Peter Boyles gets in 'heated physical exchange' with producer

DENVER - Peter Boyles, a well-known and sometimes-controversial radio host in Denver for 630 KHOW, will be off the air Friday after a heated physical exchange with one of his producers, multiple sources connected to the station confirm to 9NEWS.

7:51 PM, May 23, 2013
2 stabbed in campground near Nederland. 9NEWS at 11 a.m. 05/23/13.

2 stabbed in campground near Nederland

BOULDER COUNTY - Two people are in critical condition after being allegedly stabbed by a homeless man at the Gordon Gulch Campground - four miles north of Nederland.

2:25 PM, May 23, 2013
Video shows Evan Ebel shoot deputy. 9NEWS at 10 p.m. 05/22/13.

Video shows Evan Ebel shoot deputy

MONTAGUE COUNTY, TEXAS - The Sheriff's Office released dash cam video of the March traffic stop involving suspected murderer Evan Ebel.

10:58 PM, May 22, 2013
Tancredo running for CO governor. 9NEWS at 4 p.m. 05/23/13.

Tom Tancredo running for Colorado governor

DENVER - Tom Tancredo announced Thursday morning that he is running for governor next year.

6:05 PM, May 23, 2013

Puppies dumped in Douglas County park trash can; perpetrator sought

KUSA - The Douglas County Animal Law Enforcement is asking for the public's help in finding the people responsible for dumping five newborn puppies in a trash can at Highland Heritage Regional Park.

7:20 PM, May 23, 2013
RAW: Governor Hickenlooper sit-down interview. 9NEWS.com. 05/22/13.

Governor John Hickenlooper delays execution of Nathan Dunlap

DENVER - Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper delayed the execution of convicted killer Wednesday, citing doubts about death penalty. 

1:36 AM, May 23, 2013
Holmes lawyers try to clear path for insanity plea. 9NEWS at 6 p.m. 05/23/13.

Aurora theater shooting suspect James Holmes lawyers try to clear path for insanity plea

ARAPAHOE COUNTY - Lawyers for Aurora theater shooting suspect James Holmes are asking a judge to clear away legal questions so Holmes can plead not guilty by reason of insanity.

7:48 PM, May 23, 2013
Marty Coniglio has the latest weather forecast. 9NEWS at 4 p.m. 05/23/13.

Denver Colorado Weather Forecast

Last updated by Meteorologist Marty Coniglio

TODAY:  Partly cloudy, windy and mild with a sprinkle or two int he foothills.  Afternoon highs will be from 69 to 74 degrees.

TONIGHT:  Partly cloudy, gusty winds during the evening will die down overnight.  Overnight lows will be from 49 to 54 degrees.

6:15 PM, May 23, 2013
Barack Obama, circa 1979 (Photo: Contact Press)

Photos from Obama's 1979 prom surface

USA TODAY - One of the less great things about being president -- all those old photos that surface publicly.

12:17 PM, May 23, 2013
Fox31 backs off discredited gun show terrorist story. 9NEWS at 9 p.m. 05/22/13.

Fox31 backs off discredited gun show 'terrorist' story

ADAMS COUNTY - Fox31 now acknowledges it should have done more to fact-check a report debunked by 9NEWS and slammed as "unfortunate and disturbing" by the Adams County Sheriff's Office.

12:19 AM, May 23, 2013
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