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Matt Murphy: December's winner of 9Teachers Who Care Award

9:57 AM, Dec 9, 2011

DENVER - Ask Matt Murphy why he teaches, and his answer is simple: He loves seeing his students make a difference.

Michelle Guerra: November Winner of 9Teachers Who Care Award

Michelle Guerra: November Winner of 9Teachers Who Care Award. 9NEWS at 6 a.m. 11/11/11.
12:47 PM, Nov 11, 2011

DENVER - La senora Guerra es muy bueno!

"It is the supreme art of the teacher to awaken joy in creative expression and knowledge." - Albert Einstein

Metro State College and 9NEWS are proud to honor outstanding teachers who are making a positive impact on our children through the 9Teachers Who Care program.

9Teachers Who Care is a monthly award that recognizes teachers who exemplify excellence in education.

One individual a month, from September through May, will be chosen to receive the 9Teachers Who Care Award. Their story will be featured on the second Friday of the month in our 5am, 8 am, and 4pm newscasts, then again on the following Saturday in the 7am newscast.

Previous 9Teachers Who Care winners

Robert Hay
MAY 2010 WINNER

3:04 PM, Aug 16, 2010

AURORA - Sometimes in art the act of creating is more important than what you actually create. That is the philosophy of Coyote Hills Elementary teacher Robert Hay.

Tamara Rhone is the April 9Teacher Who Cares winner.

Tamara Rhone
APRIL 2010 WINNER

6:00 AM, Apr 10, 2010

DENVER - In Tamara Rhone's classroom, history isn't a dry recitation from a textbook; it's inspired by the veteran teacher's life experiences.

Rob Phillips
MARCH 2010 WINNER

5:13 AM, Mar 14, 2010

GOLDEN - Everytime his students sing, Rob Phillips' cheeks stretch into a grin you could see from across the campus at Mitchell Elementary. If only you could see the beaming smile on his face when Mr. Phillips watches his other students perform.

Terry Highfield
FEBRUARY 2010 WINNER

5:53 PM, Feb 12, 2010

EVANS - When given a choice, it's a surefire bet most fourth graders would choose to listen to their iPod or watch a movie on a big screen TV than to do their writing homework. You could probably count on adults going with the same choice.

Tom Hewson
JANUARY 2010 WINNER

8:35 PM, Jan 8, 2010

LOVELAND - For decades, the name "Hewson" has been synonymous with high school athletics in Northern Colorado.

Rex Walls
DECEMBER 2009 WINNER

6:17 PM, Dec 11, 2009

AURORA - There is your family, and then there is the family you have away from home.

Molly Kirschling
NOVEMBER 2009 WINNER

1:32 PM, Nov 13, 2009

DENVER - Walk into her classroom, and you'll hear an oft repeated quote that almost sounds like satire of a former presidential candidate.

Ed Taylor
OCTOBER 2009 WINNER

11:47 AM, Oct 9, 2009

THORNTON - Some people are math and science people. Others just can't wrap their brains around the subjects.

Tina Garcia Maldanado
SEPTEMBER 2009 WINNER

5:20 AM, Sep 12, 2009

LONGMONT - The lesson plan seemed like a slam dunk to Tina Garcia Maldanado.

Flurries still falling on Front Range. 9NEWS at noon. 02/07/12.

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

DENVER - A very shallow snow-maker left the mountains and foothills in sunshine Tuesday morning while light snow continued in the Denver metro area.

4:01 PM, Feb 7, 2012
Kathy Sabine has the latest weather forecast. 9NEWS at 9 p.m. 02/07/12

Denver Colorado Weather Forecast

Last updated by Meteorologist Kathy Sabine

OVERNIGHT:  Partly cloudy, light winds and very cold with slowly clearing skies overnight.  Forecast lows  from 7 to 12 degrees.

WEDNESDAY:  Partly to mostly cloudy with light southerly winds.  Afternoon highs are forecast to be from 35 to 40 degrees.

10:10 PM, Feb 7, 2012
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - FEBRUARY 05: Nicki Minaj, Madonna and MIA perform during the Bridgestone Super Bowl XLVI Halftime Show at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 5, 2012 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Christopher Polk/Getty Images)

Was M.I.A.'s lewd gesture a pointed comment?

INDIANAPOLIS - At Sunday's Super Bowl, it wasn't a "wardrobe malfunction" that got tongues wagging, but an appendage malfunction.

8:59 AM, Feb 7, 2012
Dad who killed self, sons in blaze left voicemail. 9NEWS at 11 a.m. 02/07/12.

Susan Powell's husband Josh Powell - who killed himself and his sons in a fire - left a voicemail

GRAHAM, Wash. (AP) - Before setting his house ablaze and killing himself and his two young sons, Josh Powell left a voicemail for family members saying he couldn't live without the boys and didn't want to go on anymore.

12:27 PM, Feb 7, 2012
Moving company lays off 50, customers must pick up belongings. Eric Kahnert reports. 9NEWS at 9 p.m. 02/06/12

Local moving company lays off 50 workers, customers must pick up belongings

DENVER - Not only have 50 employees been laid off from Student Movers, but dozens of customers are now wondering how they're going to get their furniture and other belongings back.

6:13 AM, Feb 7, 2012
Woman gets her entire blocks mail for the 4th time. Kevin Torres reports. 9NEWS at 9 p.m. 02/06/12

Woman gets her entire block's mail for the 4th time

DENVER - If you've ever lost a piece of mail and wondered where it ended up, you might be surprised to learn where 9NEWS found some of it.

4:06 AM, Feb 7, 2012
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
Republican presidential hopefuls participate in the CNN Southern Republican Leadership Conference Town Hall Debate in Charleston, South Carolina, January 19, 2012, in advance of this weekends January 21, 2012 Republican presidential primary. From left are: Former senator Rick Santorum, former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney, former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich, and Texas Rep. Ron Paul. AFP Photo / Emmanuel DUNAND (Photo credit should read EMMANUEL DUNAND/AFP/Getty Images)

Colorado GOP caucus: Santorum continues to lead Romney in Colo.

DENVER - The first numbers for the Colorado Republican caucuses have come in and they show Rick Santorum with a lead over former Gov. Mitt Romney.

12:09 AM, Feb 8, 2012
Running back Knowshon Moreno #27 of the Denver Broncos is tripped up by a diving safety Jairus Byrd #31 of the Buffalo Bills during the first quarter at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on August 20, 2011 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)

Broncos' Knowshon Moreno arrested on suspected DUI

CENTENNIAL - Denver Broncos running back Knowshon Moreno was arrested for a suspected DUI in Denver last week, 9Wants to Know has learned.

9:36 PM, Feb 6, 2012
Denver tow truck driver attacked, latest in spree. Will Ripley reports. 9NEWS at 9 p.m. 02/06/12

Denver tow truck driver attacked, latest in spree

DENVER - Three armed robberies in three weeks doesn't sound like a lot for a major city like Denver - but what got our attention is who the robbers are targeting: tow truck drivers.

8:47 AM, Feb 7, 2012
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