intersection once she exited -- once he exited after being stabbed. >> reporter: witnesses were able to identify the suspect in the case and police arrested her. they have not identified her yet . her motive remains unclear. denver fire ashley sent out an alert to all fire stations letting them know that this happened and letting them know to be alert just in case. i will have questions that we will try to answer them as we get information. that was steve staeger, thanks. right now it is too hard to in colorado. we got a look at a proposal to make things easier. brandon, sponsors of the bill point to the aurora theater shooting which did not end with the death sentence. >> reporter: yes jonathan. because if the bill had been law last year, the outcome of the trial may have been

as we told you many times, it takes all 12 jurors unanimously deciding on debt in order to make that a sentence in a case under colorado law. some in this building think standard, especially after the outcomes that we had last year. under their proposal, it would only take 9 of the 12 jurors to impose the death sentence.>> i quite agree that the death penalty should only be in the worst of cases where it is very but, when we see that not occurring, we have a problem. the bar should be high, but not impossibly high.>> the bar should be the highest that we have. we're talking about someone's >> reporter: there is obviously debate over this. 64 which was issued today. it faces a tough challenge here in colorado. many, not all, of democrats would like to do away with death penalty and would not

it impose the death penalty. john hickenlooper would probably not be on board on this. he has already said he would sign a repeal penalty. republican sponsors on the board. colorado would not be alone if this were to become law. association, of the 32 states with the death penalty, three of them to allow the death sentence to be imposed without a unanimous jury verdict. we would be joining a relatively small club. here in the house of representatives, republicans are in a minority, but they are working on the issue. they have bill and the works that would allow a second jury unanimous decision the first time when the question of life or death comes up. we will continue to watch this issue as it moves forward in the legislative session. >> is this the direct result of

>> -- >> reporter: that is what the sponsors say. also the pharaohs bar shooting in denver which resulted in a nonunanimous verdict and hence a life sentence. those cases combined are what spurred this effort. that is why republicans took a look at this. their argument is that if you have a death penalty on the books, but the standard is so tough that it is not applied in the worst of the worst cases, what good is it? they would rather see some policy change that would allow obviously there are people who feel differently. >> that is brandon rittiman at the capital. a $2 billion makeover by 70 next year. everybody agrees the highway nice work, but not everybody agrees about the plan to widen interstate. some call the expansion a waste of money.>> reporter: it was built in 1964 and it was

we are in year 52.>> reporter: everybody agrees that the crumbling viaduct has to go. >> the viaduct is dirty, deteriorating and it needs to -- needs to be fixed. we need to spend every dollar that we can bring in our 21st century. alternatives and choices. >> reporter: he is part of the colorado public interest research group. a report that expanding the highway to 10 lanes would be a waste of $58 million.>> the katy freeway in texas was the whitey's -- the widest freeway in the world. commutes were taking longer after they actually widened the highway.>> reporter: adding lanes to a 10 mile stretch will work. >> it is difficult in a high- growth state. that his wife we had capacity in an express lane and give the

congestion free trip, we think that's a better long-term solution. >> reporter: they say we should use the money to address the future. cdot says that we need to address the issues now. >> if we don't do anything, it's going to take 65 minutes to drive 12 miles on i-70.>> reporter: there is disagreement about the future. in the end, it is cdot that will decide the future. i am ryan harris, 9news they will expand to eight lanes and 10 will be needed eventually. the cdot construction could take 4-5 years. we have new details in the case of a police officer accused of lying about his own shooting. 9 wants to know has more about how the officer's own gun comes into play. >> reporter: a sunday morning. a desolate road.

cop that he had been shot by a man after traffic stop. the life -- his life was saved by his ballistic vest. the story quickly unraveled and now we know why. documents obtained by 9 wants to know confirmed that kevin wort was shot with his own backup weapon. detectives took that 40 caliber handgun during an interview with him, colorado it -- colorado bureau of investigation lengthy to a show at the scene. this comes after an arrest affidavit did -- affidavit is what -- that was unsealed. that's not all. detectives noticed other discrepancies in the story as well. there were different recollections about where -- which direction the suspect fled and where the shooting occurred. now he faces charges of public official and false reporting. he retired from the force after he was as to submit to a internal investigation. kevin vaughan, 9news he is back -- she is due back in court on

we were not able to reach them for comment. upholding present obama's executive action for immigration. he wants to allow 5 million immigrants to live in the united states. there are 15 other states in that have filed paperwork support the implementation of the executive actions.>> reporter: the case will probably be argued in april and decided in late june. the immigrants who would bid that she would benefit from the plan are mainly the parents of u.s. citizen and permanent illegal immigrants. the centers for disease control and prevention say that doctors should should ask -- should ask

virus. women who are pregnant should avoid trips to areas that have the hottest places lie with the sun in the form of solar energy. 9 education reporter says that the renewable energy has a high >> reporter: apparently there are not enough people like tanner burning him.>> this is what it -- birmingham.>> this is what it will look like when we are finished. i like renewable energy because i feel like it helps. >> reporter: wind and solar are powering the job market according to the solar foundation. the report shows that jobs in the solar industry jumped more than 20% since 2014. >> the market for wind and

especially all over the world. not just america. >> one of the biggest areas of the economy that was growing even when we were in recession in 2007 and 2008 and so forth. the renewable energy sector of the economy kept growing.>> good to go. >> reporter: chris is president of the kotek. he says -- of eco-tech and he says there are not enough people like birmingham.>> we are struggling to fill the demand for with our graduates. great news for the school. >> reporter: great news for people looking to make a career and life change.>> michael is to hopefully end up in central america.>> bake -- my goal is to hopefully end up in central america. >> people can go into research and many areas. >> reporter: powered by the wind. >> this will set me apart.>> reporter: in aurora, nelson

jobs in renewable energy group 12 times faster than other areas.>> anytime you drive by, the parking lot is packed. what do people look for in the solar system when they look up at the sky?

if you are up before the crack of dawn anytime in the

five planets will align and become visible. it starts tomorrow morning. from left to right if you want to pick them out is mercury, venus, saturn, mars and jupiter. you have time. you have until january 30 and the last time they appeared in the sky at the same time was in 2005. a first membership-based primary clear clinic -- care clinic completely run by nurse practitioners. you can get physicals, bloodwork, vaccines and even mental health services. it is 70 -- 59's for droughts and $15 for children -- $59 for adults and $15 for children. >> we accept private insurance, or maybe people without insurance who are looking for a

nursing at the university of colorado and shoots campus. they are expecting more than 150 million people -- anschutz campus.>> the irs expecting more than 150 million been a week since they discovered one part of a record- setting $1.5 billion powerball jackpot. it is mostly business as usual for a couple in tennessee. what is not typical, however, was a recent private tour of graceland. they have too country music stars in the last week. otherwise, life has been pretty routine for the multimillionaires. they have mostly been home in their tiny monfort, tennessee

work. >> we are just like you all are. i have my wife on my arm and i have plenty of money now.>> reporter: they plan to pay off their daughter's student loans and their mortgage. they plan to stay in their same home. john says that mentions are nice, but you have to clean them too. what a perspective. >> you can hire somebody to clean them with that kind of money. it is refreshing to see that. i would like to visit them in a year. >> i was going to say five years, but you are right. let's see what happens. most of the snow that came down in denver quickly melted we are expecting warmer

hey there, meteorologist danielle grant in the 9news backyard. we started the day with flurries and finished with blue skies. up and high country, they have couple of more inches. beautiful conditions at reckoned ridge this evening. downtown denver looking mostly clear and then changes will be rolling in as the next era -- storm barrels into colorado. it was 45 at greeley. 30s and 40s just to the west of

at the airport, 33 with wind conditions at seven miles per hour. enjoy it, because the wind will be whipping around tomorrow and into thursday. in the 9news backyard, temperature readings at 43 degrees. a cool off will be in place -- 33 degrees and a cool off will be in place. you can see the moisture is positioned in parts of california and nevada and spilling into utah. this will move to the western slope overnight. rainfall in the portland area and in seattle. snowfall for the cascades and it moves to idaho and extends south through las vegas. for now, around here, it has been quiet. the storm system has moved out and all eyes are on the next one. it could bring more powder which is great news for skiers and snowboarders. head up i-70 and go north and south and you should find great powder. winter weather advisories in place from the flat tops all the way south through fail and

>> bill: -- vail and aspen. you will find 2-5 inch readings. then we are talking about gusty wind in the mountains. we will have blowing and drifting snow that will be an issue if you are driving. traveling overnight and into tomorrow will be a two hands on the wheel kind of drive if you are headed to the mountains. you can see by midnight that some of the snow starts to press into the western slope. around here, we kick off with a few clouds. overall, it looks dry. the storm system is hitting the high country and hammering high country with snow. around here, we will see gusty wind. around 4:00-5:00, there may be at -- may be a band of snow flurries passing by. it won't be much. by 10:00 tomorrow, the snow

it will be gusty around here. at 7:00 a.m. tomorrow morning, 40 mile-per- hour wind speeds. by tomorrow evening, 26 mile- per-hour speeds in the denver metro area. when we get the wind, the high country gets the wind and snow. things will cool off. it will be 16 degrees. 20s in the metro area. we will have partly cloudy skies overnight. tomorrow, a partly cloudy day with breezy wind picking up in the late afternoon. i just had to check it in there for an isolated flurries here and there. the highs will be in the mid- 40s around here and then upper 40s and mid 50s to the eastern plains. some spots in the 20s and 30s around the foothills. the 40 degree readings will feel cooler once we get those gusty winds plowing through. upper 30s on thursday with more wind.

things look good this

there is only one thing neutral group for in the afc championship game this sunday. that is close. the broncos have one by a touchdown or less including the overtime victory against the patriots in november. that is the most wins in games of that type by in an -- by any nfl team and nearly 40 years. >> we believe we are in the game and we are there in the fourth quarter and can make the play that's the difference.

play, but we have ourselves in that position. that has become a theme for us to grind at work and to keep ourselves in position to be successful. when it is playoff time, there will be close games.>> reporter: even though tom brady and the super bowl patriots are coming to town. peyton manning has nothing to zilch. he has done nothing and it's wonderful. fabulous. he has done nothing and it is spectacular. if he can somehow muster up the courage to continue to do nothing, the broncos have a chance to win the super bowl. in the game and a half that peyton manning has played since returning to injury -- from injury, he has thrown zero touchdown passes and zero interceptions. denver sports fans have had

before. how ironic that the guy is best known for all of the outrageous videogame numbers. 71,940 yards. 539 touchdowns. he is most likely to help the eggs. -- manning occasionally tossed one into the in zone between now and february 7. but, he really doesn't need to. the best part is that pey-pey finally understands that. the broncos defense and kicking games are so strong that peyton manning can win by managing the field goal range a few times. patriots head coach bill pella check has been devising ways to beat peyton manning for nearly 2 decades. what is he going to do now? venting from handing the ball

do anything anymore. except when. -- win. the colorado mammoth are going to knock your socks off this season. they have only three games in the national league. they lead with 13 goals including six against the buffalo bandits. it is known around here as a sock trick. manny sandler encouraged to throw socks on the field when a player scores of one half dozen times. it started back in march 2004 when former superstore -- superstar gary the one in the net. people immediately flipped garments. now it is a bizarre sports tradition that lives on. the stock trick. this is why it is important that if you have tickets to the mammoth game to where old socks

socks with poor elastic and holes. >> that is icky. why not just take an extra pair?>> nbc nightly news is next. we will see you back here later tonight.