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Woman looks to end abuse, violence through education, community

9:17 AM, Jan 6, 2012

KUSA - Every 9 seconds, a woman becomes a victim of domestic violence in the United States. This month's 9Who Care winner knows just what that's like.

Dr. Donald Bennallack: December 2011 Winner

9Who Care winner reads with purpose. 9News@6PM 12/16/2011

3:42 PM, Dec 29, 2011

KUSA - Word for word, he reads his lines. He rarely mispronounces anything.

"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.

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Previous 9Who Care winners

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

8:23 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

1:45 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.

Giving the gift of comfort. Mark Koebrich reports. 9NEWS at 4 p.m. 03/04/11

Alice Hebb
MARCH 2011 WINNER

2:40 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.

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Tom Ashe
JANUARY 2011 WINNER

2:39 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.

Rise Justice
FEBRUARY 2011 WINNER

6:23 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.

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Gloria Heyer
DECEMBER 2010 WINNER

11:24 PM, Dec 3, 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.

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Duane Youse
NOVEMBER 2010 WINNER

7:07 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.

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Harvey Ancel
OCTOBER 2010 WINNER

1:40 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.

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Donna Ogden
SEPTEMBER 2010 WINNER

5:26 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.

Police say husband of missing woman Josh Powell purposefully killed himself and his two sons. Stephanie Stanton reports. 9NEWS.com. 02/06/12

Autopsies: Josh Powell's sons suffered 'chop injuries'

GRAHAM, Wash. (AP) – Josh Powell's boys were coming for a visit, and he had preparations to make.

8:57 PM, Feb 6, 2012

Kathy Sabine has the latest weather forecast. 9NEWS at 9 p.m. 02/06/12

Colorado weather forecast: Here we go again: Another storm, more snow

DENVER - The chance for snow is back in Colorado's weather forecast, but this system will not be as big as our last one.

12:13 AM, Feb 7, 2012

Denver weather

Denver Colorado Weather Forecast

Last updated by Meteorologist Kathy Sabine

OVERNIGHT: Mostly cloudy with scattered snow showers. 1-3'' of accumulation across the metro area with the heavier snow west and south. Castle Rock down to Monument Hill up to 3 inches of new snow is possible by sunrise. Overnight lows will be from 8 to 13 degrees.

TUESDAY: Cloudy in the morning with areas of very light snow. Total snowfall will be at or less than one half of an inch in the metro area. Mostly cloudy in the afternoon with light wind. Partial afternoon clearing is expect but it will turn even colder with highs from 27 to 32 degrees.

12:12 AM, Feb 7, 2012