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Mayor Hickenlooper Encourages You to "Take Five"

3:20 PM, Aug 5, 2009

Some of the greatest threats to our natural resources come from things we do out of habit. By simply changing five of these habits, we can all contribute to sustaining the environment for generations to come. We're encouraging all Denver residents to Take Five. In five simple steps - you can save energy and water, clean the air, and reduce waste.

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Going Green Terminology

5:09 PM, Jul 13, 2009

WASHINGTON - Going green doesn't have to be a guessing game. We compiled a list of the most used terms to get you tuned into the green culture.

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A home that is built to last 1,000 years

7:35 PM, Jan 6, 2012

FAIRPLAY - From the western decor in his mountain home, it's clear Keith Wortman is a cowboy right down to the boots.

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Rocky Mountain Sod Growers Association Stresses Water Conservation

2:59 PM, Apr 19, 2011

Denver, CO - - - Properly maintained grass is a proven winner when it comes to water conservation, according to the Rocky Mountain Sod ...

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City, school district team up to go solar

7:50 PM, Dec 16, 2009

DENVER - At East High School, Michael Hernandez is trying to teach students about being environmental. He's run the Green Club for ...

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Making choices that are good for you and the oceans

3:05 PM, Aug 5, 2009

We keep hearing about the health benefits of eating fish, but at the same time, we're warned that eating too much fish could expose us ...

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GreenPrint Tweets and Recycling on The Street

11:51 AM, Aug 10, 2009

Award winning sustainability efforts from the city of Denver, recycling on the 16th Street Mall and now you can follow ...

Denver weather

Becky Ditchfield has the latest weather forecast. 9NEWS at 11 a.m. 05/23/12.

Denver Colorado Weather Forecast

Last updated by Meteorologist Marty Coniglio

TODAY: Mostly cloudy for the rest of the day with light rain showers along with a few heavier thundershowers in a few locations around town. Highs have been in the upper 60s to lower 70s.

TONIGHT: Scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms are in store for the evening. Partly cloudy skies will develop overnight. Overnight lows will be from 43 to 48 degrees.

2:37 PM, May 23, 2012

RTD makes West Rail Line opening date announcement live on 9NEWS at 5 a.m. 5/23/12.

RTD West Rail Line to open 8 months early

DENVER - The Regional Transportation District will open the West Rail Line to the public on April 26, 2013. The West Rail Line is the first FasTracks project to be completed eight months ahead of schedule.

2:25 PM, May 23, 2012

Cop driving impared at 143 mph could keep job. As reported by Will Ripley for 9NEWS at 9 p.m. 5/22/12

Cop driving impaired at 143 mph could keep job

DENVER - A police officer caught driving while impaired and speeding at more than double the limit could keep his job.

9:52 PM, May 22, 2012

Middle School students see porn in history class. As reported by Kevin Torres for 9NEWS at 9 p.m. 5/22/12

Students watching documentary accidentally see pornographic images

JEFFERSON COUNTY - Some students' parents were disturbed Tuesday afternoon after learning their children accidentally saw nude images of a woman during class.

11:25 PM, May 22, 2012

Coffman won't explain Obama 'not an American' comments

DENVER - Rep. Mike Coffman (R-Colorado) repeatedly answered with a one-line talking point when asked by 9NEWS about his recent comments questioning President Barack Obama's birthplace and whether he's really an American at heart.

12:02 AM, May 23, 2012

Man plagued by signs placed in his yard

DENVER - On our 9NEWS Facebook page, viewer Scott Taylor told us about a problem he's encountered: Various companies using his yard to illegally display their signs. He asked us how to stop it.

6:47 PM, May 22, 2012

Memorial Day travel tips. 9NEWS at 5 a.m. 05/23/12.

Rest stops to avoid on Memorial Day weekend

NEW YORK - For some road trippers, rest-stop strategy is a science. How many stops do you plan to make on your trip? Which states have the best - or worst - rest areas? Should you risk getting off the interstate, or stick to the state-run stops?

2:15 PM, May 23, 2012

Officer injured in near head-on collision

AURORA - Aurora Police say a driver ran a red light and hit a police officer in his patrol car nearly head on in the intersection of E. Iliff Avenue and S. Tower Road around 5:30 Wednesday morning.

8:20 AM, May 23, 2012

Olympic dreams meet an awkward reality

CENTENNIAL - It's 5:45 a.m. on Monday. There is a knock at the Franklins' door. It is an anti-doping agent. A woman with FINA - the international governing body of swimming and diving - had traveled from Bogota, Colombia to get a urine and blood sample from USA swimmer and Olympic hopeful, Missy Franklin.

11:09 PM, May 22, 2012

NBCs Tracie Potts reports on President Obamas trip to Colorado today. 9NEWS at 4:30 a.m. 5/23/12

Obama returns to Colorado for speech, fundraiser

AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. (AP) - President Barack Obama is making his second visit to Colorado in a month, starting with a graduation speech at the Air Force Academy near Colorado Springs.

10:39 AM, May 23, 2012