of ralph junior who died in the fire last night. he had a couple of kids of his parents so they could help with home many years and have made many friends over the time. you can tell from the neighbors and friends that stopped by, they loved being around them. they dropped off flowers at the house today. >> i was not able to help the way that i should have. i want to at least do that.>> they are my friends. i just hope that josie and ralph are okay, even though they lost. we used to call him poppy. >> reporter: you can tell that everybody is broken up about this. they're waiting to hear how mom and dad will turn out. some neighbors ran inside to

injured. released. we don't know how three other time. it could take a while before denver fire figures out how the fire started last night. tell by reaction from the neighbors that these people are well loved and respected in the area. >> reporter: one neighbor says that they have lived across the street for 16 years. there were tears in their eyes. everybody we spoke to said that they are awesome people.>> thank you ryan. denver police investigating western stock show complex were two people were killed. of nastro wellston drive. a car flipped over at the railroad tracks. car is involved.

not as yet been identified. it is unclear how long the car arrived. charged with false reporting to authorities when she told police that she was kidnapped. a 17-year-old girl told police home. sexually assault her before releasing her in the willow park area about a mile from her home. police believe the suspect -- suspects have not been out they recommend to the dist. atty.'s office that the 17-year- old be charged with false reporting. you want to see what an election year can do? pay attention to the left side of the screen. that is the side that the democrats it on in the house. republicans mostly kept their seats while she talked. party. she talks about the issues with marriage, gun control and

that video was obviously time compressed. brandon brenneman explains why -- brandon rittiman explains why. >> reporter: the chambers are called -- are controlled by different parties. the senate is controlled by republicans and the house is controlled by democrats. they have different visions for the state. democrats have a platform of equality and they plan to work on legislation for equal pay and affordability. they want to work on education and infrastructure. the republicans are about promoting growth. they want to deregulate the state to make things easier on business and they want to protect the oil and gas industry in colorado and they

taxpayer bill of rights, even though that means tax cuts along the way. both parties are talking about the need for more infrastructure and building new highway lanes. they just have a different way to get there. they were keyed up before the session began. democrats had a plan to cut $100 hospital. -- $100 million hospital feel -- fee that would take pressure off the taxpayer bill of rights. it is more like that's the republican say that it is more like avoiding the taxpayer bill of rights.>> tabor clearly says that we can take the refunds, but we have to ask. there is nothing in the bill asking the people of colorado if we can keep their refunds. >> i think we need to work hard to find a compromise if we can. because it is so vitally important to our ability to make investments in the future

>> reporter: just about any issue kit -- that you can think of can and will come up in this days. we want to have you have your say in it. if you go right now to 9news.com, you will find your guide to be a citizen lobbyist in the colorado legislature. it is packed with links and practical tips as well on how to get the attention of lawmakers with all the business that is going on down here. again, that is on 9news.com right now. also coming up in this bidding -- this building tomorrow is the governor's state of the state address that happens at 11:00 in the morning. channel 20. i am brandon rittiman , 9news indian what could have been a republic. they were holding 10 u.s. sailors with -- you were freed this morning. the marines and the boats that

after two small boats were -- drifted into a rainy and territorial waters. it was blamed on mechanical failure. u.s. officials say that they were headed toward a military facility. it could have escalated into an international crisis days before the arabian meaning -- irani and -- iranian meeting.>> waters.>> these are situations, which is everybody knows, have the ability, if not properly guided to get out of control. and, i am appreciative for the quick and appropriate response of the iranian risk -- authorities.

the sailor's detention was inexcusable. after the recent nuclear deal between islamic and world powers. the agreement was key for getting u.s. navy sailors released quickly. the landmark nuclear deal, possibly as earlier -- as early as this weekend. if determined by the un, it would record -- would require the u.s. and other nations to immediately suspend sanctions on the republic. an american cable news network plans to shut down the cable news work -- news network. it launched just three years ago, but it is a been unable to overcome low ratings, operational problems and a lack

outages are says that -- it claimed that human growth hormone had been sent to the wife of peyton manning. manning call that claim garbage. the widely watch s&p 500 is down 10%. a significant collection. the dow finished down 364 points. the s&p down 48. the nasdaq was also down 159 points. first he was name -- named 9news leader of the year for 2015. now marco compost continues. the schools open seven smart labs around the district. the interactive computer classrooms will be placed in elementary schools to support

career in science and math. the first one is going to be unveiled at daniels elementary school. it is part of giving back. i grew up in a dps environment and i understand what it means to be a student who does not have all the advantages that others might have. exposure is extremely important.>> reporter: he says he wants to help denver produce more people interested in going into engineering so he can hire them. he wants to see more minorities and women entering the technology fields. he has donated $350,000 to help build these labs. there are just a few hours left for tonight's big drawing for the powerball. it is currently at $1.5 billion and that may not be the final total. the odds of winning are 292 million to one which is more

people are still purchasing tickets trying to get one must purchase in before tonight's big drawing. >> it is ridiculous and crazy. between 16 of us, we have $160 gone. it is fun. >> we all have hope. it may be hard to believe, but there are some people out there who have never purchased a powerball ticket before today. you will hear from them tonight at 9news at 5:00. it felt a little bit like spring today across colorado with highs in the 50s. especially nice weather. maybe you were in line. the odds are better if you were in line early to get a 9news magnet. >> reporter: meteorologist danielle grant is at the king

i hear you have quite the crowd. >> reporter: not only do we have lines going back into the aisles, folks are wrapped around the entire king soopers and out the door. if you live around here, they are all the way down to the ace hardware. you have been waiting in line for some time to pick up one of these magnets. what time did you get here? >> 12:30. >> reporter: why?>> i was desperate and i wanted to meet you. >> reporter: you wanted one of these magnets? are you a big ronco stand? >> guests. always. >> reporter: can i hear you? who is excited.>> [ cheering and applause ] .>> reporter: what time did you get here sir. >> 12:45. >> we need to start giving these away. this has been a fantastic start to the day. this afternoon we have been handing out the magnets and we are so excited. we are going to get some grocery shopping done around here as well.

we are looking at gusty wind mountains. 30 miles per hour. they have been coming down in the metro area and they have been helping to warm the we have been looking at high temperatures in the 40s and 50s and it has been fantastic up- and-down the i-25 corridor. it is different if you are in the mountains where they are struggling to make it out of the teens and 20s. in cheesman park there are still blue skies in downtown denver. i will take you through the rest of this evening. the roads will be dry with no problems. you are only having to deal with all of these folks trying to get here to the king soopers in aurora. as we fast-forward, the dinner hour looks good. a few clouds around the city and then along the i-76 corridor later tonight. as far as this evening, temperatures will be in the 40s around 5:00- 6:00 with clear skies.

winds will continue overnight in the foothills. then slightly cooler temperatures as well. not as toasty as today, but we will be where we should be for this time of year. it does look like we may have a little snow moving into the metro area, but that is just a little bit. we will not see that much. it looks like it will be pushing in on friday. i will have more in a minute. in the meantime, everybody is chomping on the bit and they want to get their hands on these magnets. we have 1000. folks come through. we want you to come here to the i was. we are having a lot of fun. >> [ cheering and applause ] . >> reporter: they are ready to fun. the message here is that the woman that is first in line is my hero. she had a small child with her

also, don't have ice cream in your car if you are going to be in line.>> do you know what? she was so dedicated that she got her daughter out of school just to be here. this is important stuff.>> i don't know who is the bigger commodity, you are the magnets. she was thrilled to meet you as well. >> reporter: is all about the magnets. >> they are taking pictures of you danielle. >> reporter: look at how many stacks of these magnets that we will have left when i join you. who knows, they may be gone.>> pick up some milk on your way back. we would appreciate that.>> reporter: what about some valentines candy. i keep looking at the valentines candy.>> they put that up the minute that halloween comes down. we have more magnet giveaways

we are in conifer at the king davis ave. we are in bennett at the king soopers on i-70. we are also and alamosa at the city market at main street and market street. also in greeley at 7:00 a.m. at the king soopers on w. 10th st. and 71st ave. all of this information is also posted online. there. >> i've already seen fan -- the have taken a golden the olympics and in a few weeks the women of team usa soccer will olympics. >> they have been training in los angeles. let's go to matt renew who is in the palm trees. the focus is on 2016 and la. the next focus is 2024. >> you are right. it is a short eight years away.

about the 2016 olympics. we're hanging out with the women of the u.s. soccer team. they are the world cup champions and right now they are here in la at the home of the la galaxy preparing for the 2016 olympics. this town is also doing their own prepping for their own olympic race. the bidding process for the 2024 olympics. they have track record here with the olympics. something you can see the la coliseum where they hosted the 1932 and 1984 olympics. a site that may be 93 years old, but it's ready for another go in just eight years of they win the bid.>> we hope that happens. we would be 101 years old. right now we are the only facility to have posted to olympics. to host three on the 101st year, that is something special.>> reporter: by the

now moving back to los angeles, they will play home games for a couple of years until their new billion-dollar stadium is built. as far as the olympics go, la will have a lot of competition to be -- to win the bid. they are up against paris and rome who are considered the front runners in the 2024 bid. the u.s. soccer team will have a lot of competition from brazil, china and japan. we will be talking a lot about that along with other things with the women on the soccer team and the next day and a half or so. >> we know that the galleries for soccer are just huge. >> reporter: yes, it is a big draw and a big audience worldwide. there are growing numbers in the united states. when you talk about the popularity in this country, the women of the u.s. soccer team are behind a lot of that. they do magical things and we have seen that in the past couple of years.>> young athletes everywhere want to be them, which is good. >> go usa.

reporter: i'm trying to keep up with them.>> good luck with that. i don't know what that is, but that is okay. >> it is an in and out burger. come on.>> when you have of physique like mine, you stay away from the hamburgers.>> yeah right. a very svelte and good-looking matt renoux in los angeles. thank you matt . >> i'm sorry about that. mayors in two different cities have different reactions about the relocation of one nfl team. you could get kim the

breaking news this afternoon. this is an oil well fire burning and grady county, oklahoma. we are told this is highway 39 between blanchard and chickasaw. >> right. they have all lanes of the state highway closed at this

is shut down as they battled the fire. we don't know anything about injuries at this point. they are reporting explosions as the fire continues going. there are more explosions expected in that area. we don't know anything about injuries. there are explosions with that. >> it is hard to put out and we will keep an eye on this. there is a lot of toxic and acrid smoke crossing the county. it is resulting in county road closures mostly at the moment. with exception of one state moment. there is a lot of equipment on the scene. we will continue to follow this. a pretty serious only -- oil well fire burning east of chickasaw in oklahoma. we are taking law questions on long line -- long line 9. the number is 303-698-0999.

until 5:30 tonight. the rams, now formally of st. louis are the los angeles rams after a 21 year absence. the san diego chargers have the option of joining them and they 2017. the mayor is eager to talk with the franchise ownership. the mayor of st. louis grabbed at the money and said, there is life after the rams.>> very disappointed in the nfl and the efforts from the beginning. the nfl ignored the facts and the loyalty of the st. louis fans. they ignored the plan for a new stadium. they ignored the strong market which demonstrated beyond a doubt that it can and it support an nfl team.>> we approach this with the spirit of openness and cooperation. a spirit of, when you work

can get things done. i am confident we can do that. the rams new stadium is expected to be ready for the 2019 season. the folks who investigate deadly transportation accidents have a most wanted list for the new year. the national transportation improvements are needed to save lives in this country. improvement should include the implementation of positive training control, or ptc which detects an eminent crass. ent bsb says that that system will monitor every train on every track -- -- crash. the ntsb says that the system would monitor every train on it could have prevented the philadelphia. >> would run the risk of

or another bronx crash. every day we don't have this technology, we are at risk.>> reporter: other safety improvements on the ntsb most wanted list are fatigue accidents. they promote the collision avoidance technology in vehicles. disconnecting from deadly distractions and expanding the use of data recorders. >> you can take a comfortable nap on this luxury train that is about to be on the tracks. it will have beautiful dining cars, sleeping quarters and even a traditional wooden bathtub. it is east japan railway that launched a gallery to help promote this train that opens tomorrow.>> look at that. >> the luxury sleeper is expected to begin operation next year. >> that is amazing.

biden is working on a plan for a cure to cancer.

icicles had to be knocked off a power line in pennsylvania due to a water main break. water was shooting 30 feet into the air and it was so cold that the water was instantly freezing on power lines, trees and even a nearby building. crews were able to shut the water main off about an hour after it happened. but, the damage was done. police in flint, michigan are warning residents about scams as the city faces a water shortage. the city switch the water supply to save money back in 2014. a state of emergency has been declared. high levels of lead have been detected in the blood of a lot of kids.

filters when in fact they are being distributed for free around the city as well as bottled water. there is no reason to buy it from someone on the street. >> they are going door-to-door every day this week. resident has safe drinking water. city officials are asking people to report potential scams, including people trying to sell filters that they probably got for free and are reselling themselves. the governor has created a commission to investigate. they are also trying to figure out what to do for those who have been exposed to high levels of lead for many months. last year, vice president biden said that with the new moonshot , we could cure cancer. he worked with the national institute of health to give the strongest resources that they

[ applause ] . so tonight, i am announcing a new national effort to get it done. so, vice president biden is the man for the job. in the state of the union address, present obama said he wants america to find a cure for cancer. where would vice president biden start, or anybody start? the washington post reports that one idea would be to create a national database of all cancer pete -- cancer patients and their treatment.

he also wants to create silos for people to share information. he will have several meetings with cabinet secretaries and heads of agencies to discuss ways to boost funding for cancer treatment and funding. you may remember that his son, beau, died in may after battling brain cancer. he was the attorney. general. in delaware. biden has spent his last months in office battling for a cure.>> they have already done that to a large degree, but they need to keep continuing doing that.>> it is a wonderful goal. if in fact there is success. it would be remarkable to see that happen. get outside and enjoy the weather while you can.>> apparently danielle is back with the extended forecast

here is what i'm thinking. all of the kids got out -- up in fort collins probably hit the quad. >> if you are alongside a building coming to sit down and pull out a book and study if you feel like it. the parents hope you do. but, sit down and shorts and enjoy the weather.>> there is pent up demand for fun.>> a nice afternoon getting ready for thursday. cool air is about to start moving in. >> meteorologist danielle grant is out with the bronco fans , some of the many and aurora. boy, you have a good crowd and a good day today. >> reporter: oh my goodness, this is wild and the place to

this is where the fun is that in aurora. we are at king soopers. can i get a go broncos? >> go broncos. >> reporter: these guys are so pumped up. the line is back to the flowers and through the produce. when did you guys get into line?>> 3:30. >> reporter: so you have been waiting for 45 minutes-one hour. is it worth it? >> yes it is. >> reporter: are you a diehard rockies fan? >> i am, is so is my husband -- and so is my husband.>> reporter: are we going to win? think. >> i don't want to jeopardize to -- to jinx us. left in there is still time. we have about 600 magnets left. yes, the piles are here and

come on down to the king soopers on i was in aurora. it has been a fun time and in aurora. it has been a fun time. we have been watching the afternoon long, but they did come with some pretty warm temperatures. in fact, many spots at the 50s today. we had gusty wind out of the warmest up significantly. we had temperatures in the 50s and 60s earlier across the eastern plains and in the cool. let's take a look at the rest of the evening. it looks like the wind speed will only get stronger. in fact, i 11:00-midnight

mile-per-hour gusts in the foothills and the front range. by tomorrow afternoon, the file -- the wind will finally calmed down and we will have 20-30 mile-per-hour gusts here and there. after we get through the wind, all eyes are out to the western toward the next storm that is moving in. right now it is in the pacific northwest bringing scattered rain showers across the coastline and snow showers in the cascades in the sierra nevada's. that will be here thursday and friday. we have some time to wait. here is the future cast taking to through the rest of the evening. it looks pretty quiet around the metro area and up to the mountains. we are good to go. there are no excuses, get down here to king soopers by 11:00. there are a few clouds out there and then everything changes overnight. the front will be moving into parts of northwestern colorado by 8:00 in the morning and we will have a better chance of seeing some early snow showers.

track to the south. they stay west of the continental divide. truly this looks like a mountain event tomorrow. i 10:00-11:00, things will wind down and those calls pritchett to the metro area. then, we could see snowfall coming in on friday. i just say a little bit. you can see the forecast up-and- down the i-25 corridor. i am talking 1 inch or less as the max. in the foothills, maybe 3 inches. the high country will have a heyday with this system. they will be the ones that will see six 6-10 inches. tonight we get down, but not too bad. there it is 22 in fort collins and 25 in denver. teens and 20s in the eastern plains. mild air on our hands as we had the gusty wind moving through. then east of the continental divide, there are still a

that are sub-zero tomorrow morning. the wind will be howling all night long around the foothills. tonight in the metro area, we cool off to around 25. other than that, it is dry and mild. tomorrow, not quite as warm as tomorrow. mid-40s is where we should be for this time of year. across the eastern plains, it will be a bit warmer and you guys have more sunshine to work with. it will be in the 50s for some folks. 20s and 30s and the mountains. you can see in the heart of the city that we are going to be in the mid-40s. a little cooler, but not bad considering it is the middle of january in the middle of winter. we are looking okay. the cooler air that comes with this next storm system that arrives on friday, friday is the best shot at seeing flurries. i don't think it will be a huge event for the metro area. we will have an inch top or less. -- tops or less. then the temperatures drop down to the teens and then saturday we remain cool and dry. then things warm up a hair on sunday.

flakes flying on sunday and then we dry out on monday. check the broncos forecast. it shows we may have a little bit of a disturbance tip right in for the prime time broncos game. kickoff is around to: 30. the temperatures will be on the cooler side with maybe a couple of snowflakes here and there. i don't think we will have any problems whatsoever. look at this little guy. who is this?>> this is sandy who is a mixture of a labrador retriever and an australian shepherd.>> reporter: oh my goodness, she is so cute. where as her broncos outfit? >> she left it at home. >> reporter: we need to find her a new outfit. absolutely. we will find out what goes down with this game on sunday. there are more magnets out here. mark and kim, keep the people coming. this is a great event to keep

everybody is so excited. >> no question about it. >> so many of them are excited to see danielle.>> reporter: it is too much fun. they are having the time of

this is trending today. a lot of people are excited to learn that the entire cast of friends will be back together. it will not be for reenactment of the sitcom. they are planning a special to honor director james burrows. they promised that all the stars will be involved., getting them all together in the same room may not happen. rose has directed many television sitcoms, including friends.

it is set to air on the 21st. >> it would be good to see everybody again. it would be great if they were altogether, but you never know. >> no. once this is over, they will be in a bar somewhere. but, you can never go back. like fuller house, i don't think that would be any good.>> john stamos.>> watch for john.>> it was like 90210 when they brought that -- brought that back, it was terrible.>> i pride myself and not knowing how terrible.>> i just read reviews. i am reluctant runner and i was wondering if kim wanted to

there is something called a instead of water, you run and drink wine .>> they say it is a 10k, but there's no set route. nobody remembers where they were going.>> [ indiscernible - laughter ].>> i don't think country, unfortunately. maybe we could put one together.>> i don't know about it. maybe a walkathon.>> i think

it. >> me too. that story. >> thank you. in just three days, we have handed out thousands of broncos magnets. there is still time to get yours. >> we go live to this afternoon's giveaway in aurora. this is east eyeless and quincy

we are so excited. as we approach this weekend, the fans and big lines across the state because we know fans are everywhere. the broncos are a regional team and we are trying to get everybody covered thanks to king soopers who are the ones pulling it off. the broncos play the steelers in their first game -- playoff

>> we have danielle grant at e. eyeless ave. and buckley road. -- eyeless -- iliff avenue and buckley road.>> reporter: the first ones were here at 12:30. the line continues to grow. we are going to peek over all of the checkout counters. so, that is the entrance to king soopers. you can see those poor folks who want to come inside. they will get inside and then that we've back and forth. these folks are cruising down the freezer aisle and maybe picking up frozen macaroni. that doesn't look too bad for dinner. might as well. the fans up and so dedicated all day long. we still have magnets to give away. if you think about it and you are on the fence, look at the stacks. we have so many. come on down.

it is going to be so much fun. this is a great kickoff to the big game that we have going on on sunday. >> phenomenal. i have to say that we were camera and saw all those astonished too. there are selfies left and right.>> and they got on tv too. we like to see that. the players got some rest with the first-round bye. stay with you -- say what you will about the health of the steelers, this game will likely come down to help peyton manning place. he is one of the game 's greatest, but he is 9, 1 and done. he will be center against the steelers on sunday.

all he did was signed -- sign autographs. >> if i was a pittsburgh steeler, i think it would be wrong for me to sign their towel. i don't sign giants hats. when somebody shows up with the giants hat, i say, that's his team. i will sign a towel, but it's a pittsburgh steeler towel. that is reserved for bradshaw and swan and franco. you know, that is their towel.>> reporter: he did not play in pittsburgh, nor did tj ward. they are both back. tj, the safety, is our special guest tonight on the broncos

that was a busy afternoon. i am bronco doubt. -- broncoed out.

roads are closed and smoke can be seen for miles around an oil well built -- near chickasha oklahoma which is 40 miles southwest of oklahoma city. the news copter show several vehicles and other pieces of equipment have been destroyed in the place. it started around 3:30 this afternoon. troopers with the oklahoma highway patrol have shut the area down and roadways have been closed because smoke is limiting visibility. there is no word on what caused the yet -- caused the fire, or

has -- a house fire in