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Current news and events of the day, local topics in the Denver area, weather forecasts, sports scores and road conditions are covered by the 9NEWS team.
Rockies reporter Kelsey Wingert hit by 95-mph foul ball
Kelsey Wingert was reporting on the Giants vs. Rockies game when San Francisco's Austin Slater's foul ball hit her in the head, sending her to the hospital.
Boulder's affordable housing is a path to homeownership
Boulder's affordable housing program puts homes within reach for low- to middle-income buyers in a city with a median house price of more than $1 million.
Lakewood officer who stopped shooting spree speaks publicly for the first time
Ashley Ferris insists she's not a hero. But hundreds of people, many of them complete strangers, have sent cards and letters to her that say otherwise.
As summer is right around the corner, many of you are probably starting to plan your summer getaway.
But before you do, there are some travel updates to be aware of.
Abortion Laws, Texas' SB8, and Roe v. Wade | Expert Interview with Liza Fuentes
VERIFY spoke to Liza Fuentes, senior research scientist at Guttmacher Institute, about what SB8 and Oklahoma’s bill could mean for women in Texas seeking abortion.
Fact-checking if a Rhode Island bill actually says that unvaccinated residents would be taxed more
Under a recently proposed Rhode Island Senate bill, eligible residents would have to get the COVID-19 vaccine or face a monthly fine and pay double their income tax.
Fact-checking if the 45% of Texas women who traveled out of state for abortion services went to Oklahoma
Data show nearly half of Texas women who traveled out of state for abortion care went to Oklahoma in the months after the Texas Heartbeat Act went into effect.
Fact-checking if Uber and Lyft customers can be refunded for canceling a ride if a driver doesn’t wear a mask
If an Uber or Lyft rider feels unsafe due to the driver not wearing a mask, they can cancel and be refunded for their fee by contacting the companies' support teams.
Fact-checking if there is a separate federal no-fly list for unruly passengers
Individual airlines can ban unruly passengers from boarding their planes, but there is not a federal no-fly list for people who have been abusive or unruly on planes
Fact-checking if you can see the Great Pacific Garbage Patch from space
The Great Pacific Garbage Patch is a large collection of marine debris that can be seen floating on the ocean surface. It’s large, but you can’t see it from space.
Pictures of a dust storm on the northern plains last week were reminiscent of the 1930s Dust Bowl era, but the meteorology behind this storm was a little different.
Fire danger has been high on the plains and in the foothills. Now, some mountain forests are starting to dry out as snowpack melts at a near-record pace.
Next Question: Can you get rid of drugs with fentanyl without getting in trouble?
Julie asks if there are options for safely disposing of drugs if they test positive for fentanyl without criminal punishment or hurting the environment.
Modern construction can pose cancer risk to firefighters
Newer homes burn hotter and faster and that presents health risks for fire crews. It's manifesting as cancer even for young members of Denver's firefighting teams.
Doctor gives advice on what you should and shouldn't do to help with your allergies
We're in the peak of allergy season in Colorado. 9Health expert Dr. Payal Kohli talks about the things that actually help and what actually makes you sicker.
Micro-chip implant in brain allows man who was paralyzed to drive a car
German Aldana Zuniga was hurt in a car crash. Dr. Scott Falci, in Denver, champions the technology allowing Zuniga to drive at the Pike Peak International Raceway.
It's an issue any of us could run into this summer you've got a trip planned, until you test positive for covid-19. Our 9-health expert Dr. Payal Kohli is here.
On Edge: A statewide conversation about Colorado's mental health safety net
Join the Colorado News Collaborative, or COLab, in collaboration with Colorado Public Radio, for a statewide conversation about the mental health crisis.
Health expert shares dos and don'ts during the baby formula shortage
The baby formula shortage is being felt in Colorado and across the country. Dr. Payal Kohli discusses do's and don'ts when picking a new formula for your infant.
Body of Rita Gutierrez-Garcia missing since 2018 located
More than four years after she went missing, the DA's Office and the Longmont Department of Public Safety are announcing they've found Rita's remains in Weld County.
An 11-day manhunt, that many were following, ended yesterday...as authorities caught up with escaped inmate Casey White...and former prison guard Vicky White.
Why a stuffed rat got a Denver firefighter suspended for 51 days
A Denver firefighter has been suspended for more than a month, because of what he did with a stuffed rat. Investigative reporter Jeremy Jojola has the story.
Our houses are burning hotter and faster with a hidden risk to our firefighters. - Yet another report says there was no interference in Mesa County's 2020 election.
Life of celebrated Aztec dancer remembered by Denver community, fellow danzantes
Raul Chavez Portillo, the only Aztec danzante in Colorado to carry the title of Capitan, died May 7. He shared his Mexican heritage with young Chicanos in Denver.
The deadly shooting in Buffalo was apparently inspired by the racist, baseless "replacement theory" -- an idea propagated by Colorado Congresswoman Lauren Boebert.
Next Question: Can you get rid of drugs with fentanyl without getting in trouble?
Julie asks if there are options for safely disposing of drugs if they test positive for fentanyl without criminal punishment or hurting the environment.
Modern construction can pose cancer risk to firefighters
Newer homes burn hotter and faster and that presents health risks for fire crews. It's manifesting as cancer even for young members of Denver's firefighting teams.
Construction industry's suicide stats addressed at Denver summit
In the first of its kind national conference, the Construction Working Minds Summit gathered industry leaders together to help stop people in this field from dying.
Micro-chip implant in brain allows man who was paralyzed to drive a car
German Aldana Zuniga was hurt in a car crash. Dr. Scott Falci, in Denver, champions the technology allowing Zuniga to drive at the Pike Peak International Raceway.
This week, we're highlighting Colorado Horse Rescue. This group saves domestic horses that are otherwise destined to die and finds them new, loving homes.
If history's a guide, some Denverites will pay this new fee, and some won't
There will be a new fee for people who want to rent out their property. It comes on the heels of a failed fee-based program that mandated sidewalk repairs.
GOP candidate for Colorado governor says eliminate one-person, one-vote system
Former Parker Mayor Greg Lopez, at the top of the 2022 Republican primary ballot, says Colorado should have an electoral college system for statewide candidates.