player. today - quarterback peyton manning hangs up his helmet and retires. we look at the tributes his fellow players are posting... and talk about an investigation that's still hanging over manning's head. strong opinions from the democratic presidential candidates... on what should happen after the flint michigan contaminated water crisis. we'll take a

what was said during the debate - and what this week brings for candidates. and kids are conquering the ancient practice of meditation... and they say it's decreasing their stress levels. we'll look inside a group in denver that's helping kids harness their inner peace. good morning... meteorologist marty coniglio is tracking your forecast in the backyard. marty - around what time should

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city spent part of the night evacuated from their homes... after a suspicious device was found in the arkansas river. according to the canon city daily record, police say someone brought

raynolds. it had a fuse. the fort carson and pueblo bomb squads responded - and took the device away to be detonated. the families were allowed back home at about midnight.. from the moment peyton manning was drafted into the nfl... to today - the day he retires... he's been a fan favorite. after 18 years in the n-f-l.... manning is leaving the field. and broncos fans have been quick to express their thanks for the gridiron hero. 9news reporter colleen ferreira is live outside the uc-health training center. colleen-we've heard from a lot of fans. there is so much love for peyton manning here in denver, in indianapolis, colts fans reacting, across the world people are wishing him the best. he only spent 4 years here in denver but they were 4 great years. of course broncos country is sad to see him go, but they're so grateful he made denver his home. and we have fans a chance to say their thank you's and goodbyes. this is a big deal- a legend is retiring. national media here and people from all over colorado here for that official announcement later this morning alright, broncos fans -- this is a big deal- a legend is retiring. national media here and people from all over colorado here for that official announcement

we're asking you to share your thanks - or favorite memories - from manning's career... on social media... using hash-tag be-

many n-f-l players are posting online about manning's decision to retire. old friend and competitor tom brady posted... "congratulations peyton on an incredible career. you changed the game forever and made everyone around you better. it's been an honor." 9news cartoonist drew litton has this tribute and goodbye to peyton. the sheriff's clicking his heels... holding the lombardi trophy... heading into the sunset. during his 18-year career.... peyton manning set some impressive records. he broke brett favre's record for passing yards in 2015. manning is also the passing touchdowns leader with 539. and he's tied with favre for the most regular season wins. manning is the only five-time nfl most valuable player.

career that's been pretty spotless. in his last season though... he faced an n-f-l investigation. in december-- al jazeera released a report... accusing manning of having human growth hormone-- or h-g-h-- sent to his home under his wife's name in 2011. manning has denied taking h-g-h and threatened a defamation lawsuit. the source for the report has since changed his story... al jezzera says they stand by it. the official press conference to announce manning's retirement-- will be at 11 this morning. we'll carry it live on 9news, channel 20 and on 9news- dot-com. the candidates seeking the democratic presidential nomination faced off in another debate in flint, michigan. hillary clinton and bernie sanders had several heated exchanges... but the debate was pretty civilized compared to the gop debates lately. nbc news reporter tracie potts is live in washington dc this morning. tracie - clinton and sanders had a lot to say about the flint, michigan contaminated water crisis.

light up a cigarette outside in boulder county could soon face a fine. the board of county commissioners will vote tomorrow on new proposals banning smoking tobacco and marijuana - in parks and open spaces. fines could range from 75-dollars for a first offense... ... up to 300-dollars for the third offense. deputies are searching for two armed robbers who held up a liquor store in gypsum, on the west slope. deputies say two men walked into the 'liquor shop', pulled out a gun on clerks, and demanded cash. the robbers fled the scene with money and credit card receipts. the suspects took off in a light colored ford pickup with camper shell on it. if you know you anything about this crime, please call eagle county sheriff's office. dia continues its record setting streak. the airport set a

its history with nearly 4-point-3 million passengers. that's a nearly 8- percent increase compared to january 20-14, and it marks the 5th consecutive month for dia. being driven by increased airline capacity and the ongoing strength of the economy. it's back to work for united airlines' ceo. oscar munoz will return to full-time status next week after undergoing heart transplant surgery on january 6. munoz was named ceo in september 2015... and he started medical leave after just 41 days following a heart attack. he spoke to analysts on the company's latest earnings call in the company at varying degrees. things appear to be going well at united, at least on the financial side...the company reported a record profit in january, and its stock is up nearly 20% over the past month. a former president tried a new cancer

and now - jimmy carter has good news to report

some parents are turning to an ancient practice... stress. how kids say meditation is changing their minds... and bodies. from former

carter. he no longer needs cancer treatment. president carter made the announcement at his church in georgia... saying he is done with his immun-o-therapy. the 91 year old carter started treatments in august - after small lesions were found on his liver and brain. the former president said doctors will continue to monitor his condition for some time. if your child too stressed out? lots of parents are finding

that question. and they're turning to a centuries-old solutions. tarhonda thomas is here with more. more stressed out than they used to i talked to a child points to research studies. those studies show-- kids are experiencing stress and anxiety... at an earlier age. to ward it off? turning-- to meditation. year-old katie hostetter suggest for kids who want to try "meditation." she started a year ago and saw a difference, right away, in her ability to handle stress. those types of for kids who want to try "meditation." she started a year ago and saw a difference, right away, in her ability to handle stress. those types of stories are pretty common here, at the kadampa meditation center in denver. kids as young as two years old have come here... ...getting a head- start on the same thing that many adults seek: inner peace. meditation can help kids-- both at home and at school. we'll talk about some of those benefits-- later on this morning. kids-- both at home

some of those benefits-- later on this morning. but, experts say-- your child can start meditating at home. you don't need a lot of expertise. the first key is to find a quiet place in your home... to set up a meditation corner. and-- guys-- when you meditate.... keep your eyes open just a little bit... so you don't fall asleep. this could be a big week for new technology... by southwest austin... and we

pretty cool things get unveiled there. gregg moss will let us know 2 things that are expected to come out. but first, lets check in with marty and amelia. wall street could start monday on a

it was a team season. everybody did their part. >> a wonderful super bowl winning season to and career on. broncos quarterback, peyton man willing make it official, retiring from the nfl. his record setting career, how you can take part in today's announcement. how do you say good buy to a reaction? cooler and wetter weather will settle in today, meteorologist, marty coniglio, is tracking when the clouds will be rolling in. >> good morning to you. these clouds will roll in and roll out fast. fast moving little showers today, we are seeing quite a bit of rain and snow in western colorado.