overnight-- as the country's military tries to take back the city from isis. it's expected to be the most complex battle for iraq's military. u-s led coalition airstrikes were along the fr plumes of smoke and the sound of heavy artillery rounds. isis has ruled the city for more than two years. good morning, gary and tarhonda with you. meteorologist

two people are in the hospital after they were shot. denver police tell us the double shooting happened on north eudora street... near 30th avenue and "m-l-k". officers say the victims' injuries are non-life threatening. they don't have any suspect information at this time. the motive in a deadly motel shooting over the weekend is still unclear -- but now we know who officers believe fired the gun. denver police have issued a warrant for this man -- brent kelley. wanted for first degree murder after they say he killed a woman at the airway motel on east colfax early saturday. officers haven't said who the woman was . anyone with information though can call crimestoppers at 720-913-stop. tipsters are eligible for a two-

popular bar in downtown denver -- and now the bar is fighting to re- open. today, cold crush will be putting together a public rally and is asking supporters to come join their cause. police closed the bar on 27th and larimer last week -- days after a man died in outside the club. officers say they've been called to that bar-- too many times. both democrat hillary clinton and republican donald trump are campaigning amid more controveries or still dealing with sexual misconduct allegations -- and clinton facing criticism from some after more emails were leaked. 9news reporter jessica oh is following the campaign for us this morning. a lot of this week will be focused on those issues just before their third debate -- but today there are some big names campaigning here in colorado. both campaigns are rallying hard for votes here - as ballots get mailed out today.

elizabeth warren campaigned for clinton at d-u's auraria campus yesterday. sanders made it a point to say and he and clinton are on the same page - in terms of the party's platform. many of his supporters have been reluctant to support clinton. today - sanders' focus will shift to rallying votes - specifically - for amendment 69 at c-u boulder. about 45 minutes away - donald trump junior is campaigning for his father at centennial gun club. trump has shown unwavering support for the second amendment. tomorrow - donald trump himself - will be in co springs in the morning - before heading to grand junction. in the third and final debate - you can bet the growing number of sexual assault allegations against trump will come up - as well as - his recent accusation that the election is rigged. for clinton, it'll be the release of even more emails by wikileaks. sparking concerns surrounding the black and l-g-b-t commuities. well talk more about the controversies facing both candidates - coming up at 5:30. clinton and trump's

and 9news will host two more local debates. we'll take a closer look at ballot questions tomorrow at seven p-m on channel 20. then on thursday, october 20th - we'll host a debate between the sixth congressional district candidates - republican representative mike coffman and democrat morgan carroll.

winds today are going to cause some issues for wildfire potential -- right now there is already one burning in eagle county. the freeman fire is 15-percent contained so far it's burned about 300 acres since saturday. no buildings are being threatened -- and no one has been hurt. 'disappointed' --

says he's feeling about the international community's response to hurricane matthew-- in haiti. ban ki-moon is in haiti this week to get a first-hand look at the destruction after the storm tore through the island. the hurricane killed more than 500 people there. he wants the international community to do more to help the poor island. he thinks more aid efforts should be focused on the potential cholera outbreak. the storm also left a lot of damage throughout the southeast u-s. but now people aren't the only ones suffering. they've have lost their homes and owners. overcrowded animal shelters are now sending dogs to shelters with more room in states across the country. all were transferred to make room for local animals -- who need temporary housing until they're reunited with their owners. if you thought rocky mountain national park had a lot of visitors -- check out zion

four-million visitors this year -- and managers are concerned about overwhelmed facilities and more land erosion. they are thinking about making people reserve their visit at the park -- instead of a first-com first- serve basis. they are taking public comments about the proposal on the national park service's website. it's not halloween yet... ...but tell that to the "creepy clowns"-- who have been scaring people across the country. one retail store refuses to "feed into" the madness. so-- they're trying to cut down on creepy clown craze, still ahead. but first... hugs, dancing, and

in nigeria-- return home. a look at the emotional reunion, next.

for child sexual abuse will be in former football coach mike mcqueary is fighting against his firing -- he lost his job after the accusations against sandusky came to light. he testified against sandusky in court. he claims school leaders punished him for helping prosecutors and says they defamed him. opening statements are set for this morning. also in court -- a defamation trial against 'rolling stone' magazine begins. it all stems from

magazine wrote -- and then eventually pulled -- about a gang rape at the university of virginia. a u-v-a administrator is suing over her portrayal in the article. the article was later debunked. that hobooken terminal that became the scene of a deadly train crash will be at full service this morning -- the first time since the crash. the train came crashing into the terminal back on september 29th -- killing one woman and injuring more than 100 others. there are still the crash is still under investigation. officials have said the train was speeding right before the wreck a republican party office in north carolina is severely damaged this morning -- after it was firebombed overnight. authorities say someone threw a bottle with flammable liquid through the window of the hillsborough republican headquarters -- burning the place to ash. authorities say that wasn't all though -- another building nearby was spray-painted with the words quote

no one was hurt -- but a security alert is now being sent to party offices around the state. u-s officials say for the third time -- at least one missile was fired at the navy destoyer u-s-s mason in the red sea. they say it happened early sunday -- with the missile coming from yemen land controlled by militants. the ship wasn't hit -- and they say they deployed countermeasures. no word on what those as after the first two attacks -- the u-s military launched missiles back -- that hit and destroyed three radar sites along yemen's coast. 21 of the school girls kidnapped by boko haram miilitants more than two years ago have reunited with their families. the girls were freed thursday -- but just arrived to their homes in nigeria sunday. it's the first negotiated release between the nigerian government and the islamic

14 -- 197 are still captive. the "make a wish foundation" has made dreams come true for children all across the country. and today -- four kids in denver will get their chance. the four dreams becoming a reality today, coming up. but first let's get a check of the weather with belen...

5:27 right now. the prowrestler will be in west colfax today to meet four children through the make a wish foundation. he'll have a meet and greet with other people as well, but those four kids are first. that's at 11:00 this morning. now, a few hours later, he'll be competing in wwe's monday night raw at pepsi center tonight. so exciting. i am a huge wrestling fan.

>> good to hear. that's a good story.

this is 9news. >> one of the toughest battles of the iraqi military just got started. the goal is to take back the city of ze and the presidential nominees are looking to win your vote. the campaign is coming back to colorado today. >> and hot and dry along with strong winds. boy, that is the right combination for fire. so you have to be really careful. there's already some burning in the state. good morning, everyone, thanks for joining us, gary in with you, belen joins us, too, just a gorgeous weekend. those winds are fierce. >> exactly, if we didn't have these wild winds, it would be