. >> the victim was coleen o'connor, she worked for the denver post. >> reporter: it's been a difficult day for the denver post. >> sometimes it was colorful, sometimes it's tragic. >> reporter: describing what made her reporting stand out above the rest. >> nobody would be afraid to be interviewed by colleen because she wrote beautiful, accurate story >> reporter: she was killed by 23-year-old jesus carino, while crossing 1st and downing thursday night. he drove about a mile before stopping. >> he did come to a stop. did make a phone call to 911. reported that he was in a crash, and is waited there for officers to respond >> reporter: investigators believed he had the green light when he hit o'connor in the crosswalk. >> if it's true, it's surprising to me. people talked last night about how fastidious she was about obedience to traffic signals. >> reporter: she was pronounced dead at a nearby hospital. carino is under investigation for vehicular homicide and dui. while many in the denver post newsroom continue to mourn the loss of their colleague and friend, flowers at her desk serve

denver police are investigating a crash by a suspected drunken driver that claimed the life of a denver post reporter. denver 7 sally is in and you spoke to colleagues that say her talent and joy will be greatly missed. >> as a fellow reporter, t is a somber day inside the newsroom. a talented reporter telling stories since 1979, worked for the dallas morning news and wall street journal and people magazine and the list goes on. a true talent that will be missed. >>> this morning inside the denver post room, reporters and story. >>> paper's headlines names one of their own. 60-year-old colleen o'conner hit and killed by a suspected drunk driver. flowers cover her desk. denver post editor dana worked with colleen since she came in 1974. >> she handled the most difficult compassion and kindness and curiosity and enthusiasm. >> it appears he was traveling eastbound and crossing the intersection and he strikes the pedestrian. reporter: today colleen's colleagues says her empty desk will leave a hole in the great newsroom leader. reporter: colleen is survived by her mother and sister. they posted

in connection with the fatal accident last night that killed a well-liked denver post reporter. >>> denver police have arrested a man in connection with a fatal a well-liked denver post reporter. around 8:00 oconnor was riding her bicycle or walking her bike when she was struck. witnesses say the car kept going. now, the driver a 23-year old stopped about 7, 8 blocks later and police say that's when he called police. denver police just held a conference and said he's been arrested for vehicular homicide but for now he's not facing hit >> it takes him 8 blocks to am come to a stop but he does stop he does remain there does make a call to the police. >> the sergeant said even though it was several blocks later the driver did stop and said it will be up to the da on whether or not to add hit and run to the list of charges. he also said witnesses told them the driver had the green light and the pedestrian was walking against i just spoke with her last week. >> wow. >> and i saw that today i was shocked. >> that's got to be shocking for a lot of people. >> the whole situation. >> not good for a

friends at the denver post are having a really difficult time. dealing with her loss. >> we have written about accidents like this. probably once, twice a week. and it's a little bit difficult to process when it's happening in your news room. >> friends say she was a caring and compassionate person. new ke details about a police shooting yesterday. before an officer shot and killed the suspect, the guy first tried to make a get away out of the patrol car. officers came to a home looking for 21 year-old michael ferguson. he tried to get away in the stolen car. when they didn't work he switched to a patrol car. and when that didn't work police say he ran off. an officer tackled him and two more came over to help. >> details. >> . state rules are clear. you can buy pot at shops like public. if this new initiative passes come november. we could see people smoking pot in denver. where thigh never legally have before. >> the designated area will would 1 plus. inside or outside. no smoking in public view. no sidewalks alleys or parks. and not within a t

friends of the denver post say they were heartbroken by her >> flowers cover her desk, her denver post colleagues work on tomorrow's edition. new paragraph accident like this probably once or twice a week, and it's a little it difficult the process when it's happening right in your newsroom. she was struck and killed while crossing the street a person downing around 730. police say the suspected drunk driver, did eventually stop and the intersection against the signal light. then, takes an eight blocks. were talking downing, to whom he has a minor criminal record, now faces charges of vehicular homicide and drunken-driving. police say he showed obvious sign of impairment at the scene and the da will return and if any other charges. she worked of the post since 2004 handling a variety of assignments. >> she is somebody that the community could count on handle their stories. she took on really difficult, thorny suspects all the time. our condolences for the front of the media for this loss. was out of character for o'connor to walk against the light as a struggle to cope with loss. when

when a reporter for the denver post. she had been with the post since 2004. writ features. and food. to hard news. police say the driver who hit her is 23 year-old. accused of driving drunk. she was walking in the intersection at first avenue and downing. when police say she was run over. officers say he continued driving for 8 blocks where he stopped and called police. friends at the denver post are understandably having a difficult time dealing with her backers say ty' away. any time soon. >> this is not colorado specific. recreational cannabis picks up steam across the country this will be a conversation that comes up. >> a few pot clubs exist in colorado. they are in legal limbo. hotels often ban it. and it's only allowed on private property. it heads to denver voters. it will be a 4 year pilot program. to test the waters. >> thank you. boulder city leaders say a prairie dog colony maybe moved to a preservation area. >> . the group that purchase -td the site wanted to kill the before a construction on a new development started. today they announced the plan to humanely

his republican opponent darryl glen skipped the denver post debate. what do you make of it and will it hurt either candidate? >> i think both candidates have failed colorado. darryl glen pulled out of the denver post debate, michael bennett pulled out of everything but o i think coloradans deserve a full airs of the issues and a debate on the issues. i am deeply disappointed in darryl for not putting together a real campaign. and senator bennett who is a substantive guy you're, but why doesn't he want to defend himself in front of the voters? i don't understand it. >> i agree with dick on this. i'm disappointed that both candidates have missed -- decided to skip televised debates. i think coloradans want stand up and articulate why they deserve the vote! and it's frustrating because you don't get an opportunity to see these folks every day all of the time in person. and the televised debate is the best way to get a better sense of them. and i think we're worse off for the decisions both campaigns have made. >> i think so too. that's all the time we ha

day for the denver post. >> sometimes it was colorful, sometimes it's tragic. >> reporter: describing what made her reporting stand out above the rest. >> nobody would be afraid to be interviewed by colleen because she wrote beautiful, accurate story >> reporter: she was killed by

. >> this is jon murray, city hall reporter for the denver post. when we were in town on october, hezbollah denied local content vehicle to talk about denver's taste treat and the place we see today. >> it's my first time in denver. never been here before. if someone like me has never been to denver, hulk explained the city. >> denver is a city that was originally silver and gold and oil boom and bust city and in the last 30 years it has been kind of a western city on the rise. it still hasn't -- other industries, too. growth has been a big dynamic year for the last 30 years or so. >> denver is the economic stand appear. >> denver has gone through a lot of economic change for the gap is widening because it's growing so quickly. affordability is hugehere. they are living up very comfortably. the rents are going up pretty quickly. that is pricing some people out of the city. the dynamics that teachers and firefighters are finding it harder to stay in denver and so they are moving to the suburbs because it's too expensive. denver has added 85,000 peopl

with the lobby of the denver post you would see the entire series it's part very powerful. my favorite is over here. these are commercial airport passengers. the story is told by these we get to recount with visitors the people who have never seen that and probably are never going to go someplace else where they might see one. makes the press club special. when things started to change it was when readership for both locals started to dwindle. in the digital age has an impact so when the news closed that was a sad day for everybody. there went a number of jobs in realism that were never to be recovered. as they continue to shrink that's when things began to get really tough. and for other competing places where they used to meet. they take a look at some things. they made a very good point. when i look at it more positively this is a museum in a lot of ways. it's a great place. to be able to come and be around that for an event it makes it a good day. it's as important as it can be in any point in time. if you truly honor the past and what the future to be as positive as it

"the denver post" says she plans to appeal. cellars will try to recover some of their -- they're not sure why the driver lost control ann hit the winery. the owners of the winery say they plan to reopen eventually. >>> the navy says pilot error caused this pilot to crash during a blue angels air show in tennessee. low and lost control of his jet. the report says weather and fatigue were also contributing factors. >>> the nfl is committing $100 million to concussion research and technology. denver is already on the 3 cutting edge of some of that. researchers brought their concussion simulation goggles to smoky hill high school yesterday. the team got to try them on. the idea simple, players are famiiiar with the symptoms of seriously hurt. >> unfortunately, i still see almost ever day a kid put back to play even though they have symptoms. >> there still isn't any test available to detect a conccssion specifically. a doctor's diagnosis is bbsed entirely on the patient's symptoms anddthat's why they believe it's so important to ed

the denver post reports that the "adventure company of buena vista" was at risk of losing its license -- and was put on probation twice -- before the incident. but - the owner of the company says the violations were for record keeping- not safety concerns. at least it happened after labor day weekend.. . gas prices are going up...but we're still not paying as much as last year.. and retiring to the the beach -- isn't as common as some may think.. a lot of seniors are continuing to work...whether little more at the pump. gas prices are up about four cents a gallon. the average -- is 2- 21 per gallon.. that's still more than 20 cents less analysts say -- they can't predict which way prices will go just yet. the housing market continues to surge. but a new study reminds us that one generation -- is really missing out. home ownership is falling across all age groups... but real estate consultants say - they've seen the biggest drop -- from millennials. only 39 percent of millennials have mortgages that group is, typically 25 to 34 years old. that number is expected to keep ... which means

reporting live jason gruenauer denv7. >>> details on the denver post reporter killed ii a crash. patsy ramsey -- colleen o here's a look at the facing charges, jesus carreno of denver. he was driving drunk. >>> denver police raise new information from the deadly shooting on west bates. >> a wrapped up regarding the shooting. here is what we learn. >> the shooting suspect was 21 years old. officers were trying to take him into custody but he ran from a back window trying to get into a stolen car, he then that is when the struggle broke out, shots were fired the suspect is dead, three officers have minor injuries.>>> boulder is changing its tune on homeless camps. council members told the police chief to strictly enforce the city camping band. a reserve -- reversal from a couple weeks ago. they are now searching for a permanent home for the shelters largest day shelter. >>> in the meantime a fight to cities across colorado. they successfully did so in grand junction last year. denver, boulder and colorado springs have altered their laws and are now not in the crosshairs. >>> since t

in the death of denver post reporter. drunk and driving recklessly. when he hit and killed her last wednesday evening. she was in the crosswalk. >> police are setting up new memorials for 4 of the fallen officers this week. they un-vailed a sign to honor the memory of officer daryl suer. shot and killed in the same spot in 1962. trying to stop a robbery there. they plan to install signs to mark the locations of each fallen officers death. 3 more go up this weekend. governor hickenlooper. hanging off the side of the downtown building. today. how's that for a headline. >> . here now with the message behind the madness. >> . it isn't every day you see this. but that's exactly what hickenlooper did today. in all to raise awareness for >> . governor hickenlooper. on and over the edge. 32 floors up. above denver. wearing a broncos jersey and looking nervous. he descended upon the city in the name of cancer awareness. >> . sure it may not have been the fastest decent. he raised one thousand dollars personally. for the over the edge fundraiser. which was also

according to to the denver post. incident at the pueblo regional center included a resident rf soda. and another burned with a blow-dryer. staffers question about word scratched into other residents skin. and blame the markings on paranormal activity. matter of weeks. while clinton hasn't held a rally since august. another sign trump is making colorado voters a priority. his campaign just spent two million dollars on a tv adhere in the state. >> really big inconvenience for drivers on the south end of town. mississippi shut down between broad way and santa fe. for storm suer improvement. and utility work. it will remain in effect through nec next tuesday. >> . trevor siemian isn't getting too excited about his record performance. >> . there's no question the broncos quarter back has earned player of the week honors. with over 3 hundred yard. 4 touch downs and no interceptions -fpt he's the first player to ever have those kaoeudz of numbers. in his first road game. he doesn't really want to talk about it. >> it's anot

the denver post reports- the adventure company of buena vista was put on probation twice for violating state regulations. it was warned it could lose its permit unless it improved. related to record keeping- not safety concerns. building a home- and rebuilding his life. next- to kick off heroes week... the veteran who served overseas... now he's serving at home. plus- gas prices are creeping up... but it's not all bad news in colorado... the cheapest place we are calling this week "heroes' week"-- here on 9news all this week, we're recognizing those who go "above and beyond." one special group that immediately comes to mind-- is our nation's military. they serve at- home... and overseas... like seargeant tim johannsen. he was deployed-- twice-- to iraq. on that second deployment-- an i- e-d destroyed his legs. after more than two years in the hospital-- he faced home that wasn't adaptive. enter: "homes for our troops." the non-profit fills a void for wounded veterans.. building them adaptive homes where they can live mortgage-free the place where they've built the most homes... here--

. >>> developing right now, we're learning more about an action of last night that killed the denver post reporter colleen o'connor. she workrd to the post in the past 12 years. she is being remembered as warm and en news yas stick and em pa tet thick. great reporter. she was hit by a car walking at downing and first. police say witnesses told them the driver had the right-of-way when he went throh but did hit o'connor who was in the roadway against the signal. jesus carreno drove about eight blocks and then stopped to call police. because he called it is not considered hit and run but he is being investigating for vehicular homicide and dui. >>> the search for a good samaritan. the man contacted the department after our story aired last night. beyond to get her to the center of the crash scene and then helped placed cones and direct traffic. >> i would like to personally take the time to thank him and his family to assist the police department and all the first responders, e ms personnel because it enabled them to stay on scene while we could shut everything down and make sure it was saf

the denver post reports- federal investigators uncovered several instances of abuse before november 20-15. burned with a blow dryer to raise her body temperature. several other residents reported scratches on their skin... which staffers said were from "paranormal activity." state regulators are monitoring the center and staff members have been retrained. this week- one of three legacy high school football coaches injured in a bus crash- will make it back to the field. head coach wayne voorhees was on the bus that crashed at d-i-a earlier this month. 15 students were also injured- and the bus driver died. coach kyle rider is still recovering at home... and coach matt kroupa is still in the hospital. voorhees is expected to speak to the media today- before practice at three. new this morning- another african american man is dead... killed by police. this time... in california. police in the san diego suburb el cajon are calling for calm... as they investigate tuesday night's shooting. police say an officer shot the man- after seeing him pull an object the department released this pictur

our partners at the denver post reporting that joe coors jr. has died. >> he's the eldest in the fourth generation of the coors family. he ran for congress and lost. he was 74-years old. will mmss his warm personality his generosity and his immense contributions to our state. today colorado has lost one of the good guys. >>> and now to a reunion months in the making. the bodies of to colorado men killed are now back home. >> they died in august in two separate incidents. they returned to denver this return and talked to their families. >> reporter: good morning to you. there was no official military escort. there was no 21 guns salute. just a final return home for the two colorado men as you mentioned making one final return home. >> the train rolls into union station. >> we waited for this day like nine weeks. >> two-gray caskets. for two young men who made a choice. >> i got sent to vietnam. he went to syria. >> levi arvada. >> that's bravery if you know what could happen. >> and jordan mctaggard of castle rock. >> he was concerned more than

in an op ed piece in the denver post. last week. marshall says he was there. with 3 other people. quote. about five officers rushed towards me. to take me down. quote. they tried to take me down top. and grab my legs. they handcuffed me. and i heard one say take him in for resisting. >> . marshall writes quote. i was in the back of the police car. headed to the station. when one of the officers radioed in and said bring him back. they told me look. we're tphoft going to take you in. as long as you keep this between us. >> . describes would be a violation of protocol. there are no records of it happening. they tkoeupbt have any reports of an arrest. or any contact with marshall. >> . when we asked if he planned to file a complaint. or any kind of complaint. the spokesperson said we needed to go to his agent. or to him. we reached out but haven't heard back. the broncos have no information on this. and they also referred us back to marshall. the police are now searching for. is facing vehicular homicide charges. but police say they can't find him. police found the mans black vehicle

th west of i-25 according to our partners at the denver post. they are bussed from the denver rescue mission to an overflow shelter near peoria and i-70. they will consider the plan to buy this building on september 26th. >>> a good news update this morning. the plan to build a superhero will go forward. the driver of the bat mobile was having trouble getting money raised. the group would only turn the money to a charity. this broncos superfan saw our story and he stepped in to help. he has a registered nonprofit so now the money will get into the right hands and the playground >> the [bleep]don't even know me. >>> why that woman is fired up this morning demanding justice. >>> a mosque set on fire after the anniversary of 9/11. we'll tell you who has been oorjts police making an arrest after a mosque was set on fire after the anniversary of 9/11. it's the same mosque attended by the shooter, omar mateen. he's facing charges for aahate crime and facing up to life in prison. >>> in arizona a man accused in is looking for justice. he's fired a lawsu

. >> at the denver post today o'connor's co-workers are remembering a respected and skilled reporter. she joined the post in 2004 and was known for her sensitive approach in covering difficult stories. friends and colleagues remembered her with flowers and cards. the post business editor said the team is just in shock, but they do hope o'connor was in peace in her final minutes. >>> police say it will be up to the d.a. will face hit and run charges in the case. they are not investigating him for that because he called police and stopped a few blocks from that crash. >>> denver police say a suspect was killed trying to steal a gun from an officer during a struggle. officers were called to a home east of federal yesterday afternoon. a man inside the home had several warrants, a stolen car he was associated with parked out front. officers were let into the house, but the suspect identified as 20-year-old he did not get far because officers were also outside of the home. the suspect took off running trying to get into the stolen car, but officers had him blocked in with their vehicles. at

the denver post was considering using the iconic building for retail and residences but we don't have anything definitive. >>> a busy travel day today. so is the a line working today. plane? yes. great news for everyone. >>> it would appear that we are getting feedback about last night's story on the university of colorado, colorado springs professor that told students if they don't believe in climate change they should leave the science course. my view is it should be debated you disagreed. >> woody says i love your program but disagree with your response to the story about students being asked to leave class on the effects of climate change if they don't agree. there is a time to have their say but this is not one of them. >> peggy says you have no idea for the professor to end up in demanding arguments. as a normally teacher in colorado i can't tell you how much time got wasted from students in their points of vi it was exhausting and steve, enjoy your show but kyle you got the climate change all wrong. the class focuses on the effects of climate change. not a forum to debate wheth

reason behind his decision, he gave me a statement that simply attacked glen for not doing the denver post debate. so we still don't know why he's >> reporter: it really is unfortunate. >>> the federal government wants to round up, and remove wild horses. today, that controversy landed in a federal courtroom in denver. in a moment, what both sides are saying about the plan. >> and just a few scattered clouds across the state, but that could change, and there's a reason for it. hurricane down here off baja california, pushing all its moisture now toward arizona, and then toward colorado. i'll tell you when it gets here coming up. >> and we continue to a fire destroys three floors of this apartment building at east yale and ulster. two people inside suffered smoke inhalation. emergency workers transported one firefighter with injuries. crews have knocked out most of those flames and the red cross >>> developing now, a new initiative will address a large increase in drug overdose deaths in colorado. today, attorney general cynthia coffman talked about the colorado naloxone for life initiative

i described the denver post -- >> reporter: you said the media. >> the media is. i have not declined any other media interviews. >> reporter: sweet revenge for >> and the kid who happened to dig up a dinosaur on his vacation in colorado. >>> gusty and cooler today with that mid-morning cold front. i'm kathy sabine. still plenty of sunshine and still beautiful in the colorado high country today where most along the front range, a mix of clouds and sunshine. our high today in the mid-70s. the temperature trend, we are 20 degrees cooler this hour than 24 hours ago and we'll go cooler tomorrow. tracking weak showers coming in from the southwest. wind and lightning, not a lot of rain. that will change tomorrow with a second surge of cool air from the north. how cool? that's a winter weather advisory posted south of billings. ll there will be fog around the area and a better chance of showers tomorrow. some of those showers could turn avenue by this time tomorrow night. as we look at the rest of this evening, there is a chance for rain, gusty and cool evening with tempe

that contract, five years according to the denver post. it will involve a great to the current system. the question is, will it involve an expansion of the current system. are we talking about more red light cameras? according to the post, and denver police, any expansion "is not assured and would be measured" it doesn't mean that it is 100% going to happen. every major intersection. those cameras come with a significant coot to put up and run. speaking of cost. how much does is contract cost? is it worth it? how much is the city getting back? plus, with all that money, is it working? the answer to all those questions coming up just after 6:30 a.m. jason gruenauer, denver7. >>> wheat ridge police are searching for a female bank robber at the wells fargo a 38 then wadsworth yesterday. they have not released a sketch of the suspect, but if you know anything you are urged to call crime stoppers. >>> this man is formally charged with attempted murder. anthony is accused of stabbing a man in the throat last week. slashing his throat, at a resta

an oped in the denver post, he calls his meeting with the police chief productive but says there is more work to be done. the linebacker said it was eye-opening to see the struggles officers experience but chief white was also receptive to his position. on instagram the linebacker praised but also dedicated himself to more work, saying he plans to do more in the community and he'll donate $300 he makes to causes he works with for tackle he's makes. another sponsor dropped marshall. in response, russell simmons now endorsing him. marshall says he got those previous sponsors who decide against dropping him. >> i didn't breech my contract. i didn't get arrested. i didn't or air academy. i just decided to exercise my rights and they dropped me for that. i'm proud of what i did because i didn't do anything wrong or hurtful by any stretch. >> marshall still hasn't said he'll stop kneeling during the national anthem. he start today to begin a conversation. >>> developing tonight school is back in session and some driv

the university spokesman tells "the denver post" he can not remember anyone having their phd revoked in recent years. the daughter of a good samaritan killed says she is not surprised her dad tried to help after a road rage incident. we told you about this incident3 yesterday morning. a driver got out of a car and started banging on anotherr driver's window. the other driver tried to get angry man. that's when the good samaritan, help. both le and the road rage instigator were hit by an oncoming car and both died. >> that was so like him to get out of the car and help somebody who needed something. he was a great guy. >> the driver who hit the two men stayed on the scene to help. the d.a. has said no one will face charges in this case. >>> come take a good look at this video. look on the left. you're going to see a man walk this same man they say was caught looking into the window of a 17-year-old girl in arvada, into ler bedroom. at one point he approaches the front door, but decides not to walk in. this video was taken about a month ago. but the creep is still out there. if you wan

. >>> "the denver post" reports the v.a. was repeatedly warned about massive cost overrun at a hospital under construction in billion. investigators blame v.a. leadership for valuing aesthetics over affordability. >>> "the new york times" reports a growing number of women in the u.s. are dying from pregnancy or child birth. 28 maternal deaths for 1,000 births in 2008. that's up from 23 in 2005. the increase goes against the trend among other rich nations. researchers suspect it's due to the ri >>> the "atlantic" reports texas threatened to drop out of the federal government's refuge resettlement program. governor greg abbott said it's security concerns, explaining the fbi and intelligence agencies have said they can't properly screen the refuges. the state wants to guarantee the refuges won't pose a safety threat. >>> "the washington post" reports on mark zuckerberg and his wife's pledge to rid the world of disease. announce a $3 billion commitment to end the world's major diseases by the end of this century. the money will

come out tonight and join denver7 news and other local groups for a forum happening at the denver post auditorium. it's free and starts at 6:30. >>> the u.s. deputy general is in town for >> sally yates' main topic is issues between policeeofficers and our community. a preview of her visit today. >> reporter: it's one of the biggest national stooies going across the country -- the relationship between a community and the police in the wake of several police shootings. many of them caught on camera and the protests that followed. she is trying to come up with loretta lynch held the first back in detroit. several justice forums will be held across the country. the main goal is to improve the relationship between police and communities they serve and come up with solutions. so some people that will be here today aae local as well as state leaders and the deputy attorney general is bringing in national leaders and national police organizations to talk about this and community leaders and youth leaders as well are here at the diego on lawrence street in denver. all of thii on the same day t

all of that according to our partners at the denver post. as a contract extension, meeting extension of the program and more red light cameras popping up around the city according to the post in denver police, and isn't assured and would be measured. we are not talking about all of a sudden going from 4 to a few dozen like in other major cities. they are going to look at it, at least, and see within the next five years if they want to add a few more on top of the 4 that they have right now in those few vans that are out and about. we are talking about a contract extension. that means more money going out to pay for this program. bring into the city? i will have that answer for you just after 5:30. live, jason gruenauer, denver7. >>> right now it is 5:05, this is kari chopper with her trouble -- husband. they have 4 children together. kari chopper was killed after crashing her school bus into a concrete pillar out by dia. the question this morning is, why didn't happen? right now the corner is trying to figure out if kari chopper had some med

it's been a difficult day for the staff at the denver post. they learned one of their own was killed by a suspected drunk driver. today they took time to remember the woman they say was the most compassionate person in the room. 23-year-old jesus corrino is in confident for dui. the suspect hit o'connor while she was in a crosswalk wednesday night. he left scene and drove for about a mile before calling 911 to report the accident. he is under investigation for vehicular homicide and dui. investigators believe he had the green light when he hit o'connor in the crosswalk. >> we write about accidents like this every single probably. sometimes three times a week. and it's very difficult to process that it could be happening to someone in your own community. >> reporter: coming up tonight at 6:00, choline's coworkers talk to us about what made her reporting stand out. slammed into the impression dry cleaners at half den and boston -- hampden and boston. no word on why the driver lost control. >>> new details about a shooting by a denver police offi

reporter: just two weeks ago they took the challenger of bennet to task for pulling out of the denver post debate saying he is depriving coloradans an opportunity. darryl glenn says bennet is scared after his first debate. >> he continued to support the he did not receive a favorable response. >> reporter: both candidates have left voters down according to pennville tate. >> that was shaun boyd reporting. which he asked the communications director the reason he said a statement that just attacked glenn. we have a recall to let you know about involving waffles sold >>> and the federal government was to remove wild horses. the controversy landed in a federal courtroom in denver and what both sides are saying the power of the sun and the wind. it can fuel our lives and our economy, too. over 10,000 jobs in colorado alone. but when washington gridlock was choking the industry, something had to be done. so, i teamed up with republicans and democrats to pass the new laws we needed help renewable energy grow. protecting the jobs we have and generating more for the future. i'm michael bennet, and

. >> reporter: brandon marshall posted an oped in the denver post, he calls his meeting with the police chief productive but says there is more work to be done. the linebacker said it was position. on instagram the linebacker praised denver's police chief and other leaders but also dedicated himself to more work, saying he plans to do more in the community and he'll donate $300 he makes to causes he works with for tackle he's makes. another sponsor dropped marshall. in response, russell simmons now endorsing him. marshall says he got those previous sponsors who decide against dropping him. >> i didn't breech my contract. i didn't get arrested. i didn't do anything to defame the team or air academy. i just decided to exercise my rights and they dropped me for that. i'm proud of what i did because i didn't do anything wrong or hurtful by any stretch. >> marshall still hasn't said he'll stop kneeling during the to begin a conversation. >>> developing tonight school is back in session and some drivers don't care. >> you can barely breathe when you're watching that. >> the push to find drive

denver post is reporting the defunct retailer will pay $1.5 million in bonuses to three senior executives. a federal bankruptc payout but a judge is ruled they can collect bonuses buzz they handled tough negotiating sessions. >>> if you ever installed a car seat, you know it can be a tricky task. a new report finds the process getting easier in newer model. the insurance institute for highway safety studied the latch hardware safety rating. three models are in the top safety ratings. >> when the latch hardware is difficult, parents can make a lot of mistakes which can leave children less well protected in a crash. >> all the vehicles with a perfect score allow them to place the car seat in the middle position. >>> starbucks spicing up its fall drink lp. a new seasonal beverage called the chili mocha. starbucks says it's reminiscent of mexican hot chocolate with a mix of sweet and spicy. it officially launches on thursday. >>> there's a death investigation in adams county after an alleged attempted burglary at a marijuana growhouse. >> reporter: deputies are investigating a homicide in thi

our partners at the denver post say officials want to restore the river to conditions that trout can reproduce in. >>> nice weatherryesterday. the clouds were nice and cooler. the same scenario today. a few clouds early on and patchy fog is clearing out. back in the mid upper 80s today. pockets and highs are a few degrees above normal. we will be cooler by friday. in fact, quiie a bit cooler. we'll talk about that coming up. first today you're stepping out the door to low 60s. at about 72 degrees by 10:00 and then mid to upper 80s between about 3:00 and 4:00. skies clearing and more sunshine this afternoon and then overnight some pretty mild temperatures. baileys about ten degrees cooler in grand lake this afternoon a high of 70. mid 90s across south eastern colorado. hot and summer like there. in the mountains you'll find 70s and 80s. you can see on futurecast from sterling to akron with fog we coull get drizzle this morning. some light showers making for wet roads up along 76 and maybe even out east on i-70 to burlington. this all clears up. you notice more shine and clear skies ou

the denver post reports one of their own was killed last night after a crash. reporter colleen o'connor died from injuries suffered in a car versus bicycle crash. right now it is not clear if o'connor was writing were walking her bicycle across the street at first and downing when she was hit. this is video from the scene of last night's crash. police say man in a vehicle hit o'connor at that intersection and he did pull over and report alcohol is suspected as a factor. we will continue to follow up on that story for you. jill helen is watching the roads. >> cdot moving the camera but we do have an accident and the southbound at 84th. this is great speed into town. that is reflected here. right now 20 minute drive. we had an earlier accident and you will see the drive time in the afternoon picking up. speeds in the 20s and 30s through commerce city. nothing to get in your way. just typical slowing in the usual spots. especially northbound on parker especially northbound on parker road now,, >>> the fog is thick at dia. another hour before it mixes out. thick ne

a federal report has uncovered abuse at a center for people the denver post is reporting that allegations include sexual and physical abuse. staff members blamed it on paranormal activity. the report says the abuse happened in november of 2015 but as recently as april. federal investigators found serious incidents there were still occurring. >>> this morning, the alcohol and police chief is asking the community to stay calm after angry butt peaceful protests at -- but peaceful protests country. a police officer shot an african man outside a strip mall in san diego suburb. the man later died. police haven't identified the man. they say he drew an object from his pocket and pointed it at the officers while taking a quote, shooting stance. one officer used a taser. a second officer used his gun. the chief says witness video voluntarily given to the officer shows the man did not have his hands in the air. in a still picture from the video released by police, the something at an officer. chief jeff davis didn't say what the object was but did acknowledge it was not a weapon. protesters showed

he told the denver post. as he was leaving, a woman yelled stop him. "when i turned around, about five officers rushed toward me to take me down." he says the situation then escalated. "one of the cops pointed a tazer at my chest, they handcuffed me, and i heard resisting." marshall claims he was placed in a patrol car to be taken to a station but he heard on a radio to bring him back. >> a canvas of the area was also conducted. at this time we have not found any casings, victims, suspects or video or photographic evidence of a shooting >> reporter: marshall met last week with denver's police chief to talk and visited a school. >> i'm the leg work and coming out to schools and trying to talk to kids and help them to stay in school and listen to their teacher and get good grades and be respectful. >> reporter: there are those who contend this is all about respect. marshall has not indicated whether he will take a knee again this sunday when the broncos play. rick salinger, deputy who was hurt during a shootout with a suspect. the douglas county sheriff'

joining some other local groups to keep you info this thursday, tomorrow at the denver toast -- denver post auditorium, we will take a look at the minimum wage amendment. next week's topic hosted by marshall zelinger is colorado r >>> it's a beautiful warm day, 81 was a high today, 87 in lamar. the area, a few clouds, maybe a sprinkle of rain or 2. to the heading toward the state in the next 24 hours. right now we have some of the best weather for the year. enjoy the conditions. cooler and wetter days are on their way. your first -- your full >>> raids are being pulled off all over colorado. they have already confiscated 12,000 pounds of marijuana. this is happening in el paso in pueblo county's along with three other counties nearby. witnesses say a gunman barged i-70 in denver. he shot a person whose newborn baby was nearby. this was breaking news last night at 10:00. witnesses tell us that the victim worked at the motel. police say he is in critiial condition in the shooter got away. denver police tell us they are looking at surveillance video right now. >>> the fire danger remains very

she had worked at the denver post 12 years. accurate stories. >> investigators think o'connor was crossing on a red light but they also believe the driver who hit her was drunk. 22-year-old jesus corino is facing charges of dui and vehicular homicide. >>> questioning the expertise of a dna expert who has testified in several high profile cases all over the country. in a trial in denver, he has been discredited. our karen morfitt is live at the courthouse. he has been in the trials of casey anthony, timothy masters. >> reporter: just to name a few. always, he testified as an expert in those cases. it is almost expected that his qualifications would be called into question. but he calls what happened on the stand here in denver ludicrous and says he has the expert. forensic scientist richard eichlan have been on several high profile cases. >> they want the throw mud at you. >> reporter: they are defending their reputation. >> he was offered as a dna expert. he admitted in the first round of questioning from my prosecutor he had t

denver post. front page, that's something i'm going to make sure i give station on the way home. >> isn't that the difference? grandma loves the paper. millennials have never seen the paper before. >> let's get into riddle me this, riddle me this brought to you by your colorado land rover retailers. the portion of the program where we take questions from the crowd. >> growing up, shane, who did you look up to at the linebacker position? >> you know, growing up in kansas city without a doubt i looked up to derrick thomas. you want emulate your game after someone, i think it starts with dt after lawrence taylor. he's huge. but what he was able to accomplish in the game, i mean, he's easily my top 5 pass rusher. >> that was the next question on the sheet. did you ever watch derrick thomas? after a game, are you starving, and if so, what's your go to food? >> definitely. i'm starving. i eat a real life breakfast. at halftime, i eat a rice crispy treat. after that, i might take my family, especially if

the denver post is reporting the investigation is still ongoing because the autopsy report on chopper, the driver is still pending. investigators still need to interview her husband too. students were all injured in that bus crash. the students were treated and released but 3 legacy high school coaches are still trying to recover. the head coach returned to the field for the first time on wednesday. he talked by the moments before the crash and what he remember afterward. >> i was just actually just sitting in my seat kind of length wise and i don't even know what i was doing. i didn't have have my head phones on we getting back in the road and probably had my phone in my hand. >> his face was forward in 3 different places he had a concussion one other coach is still in the hospital and coach rider is recovering right now at home. he is going to teach -- coach his team friday night in their game. he's not sure if he'll be on the sidelines or coach from the press box. >>> tonight blaze pizza is going to hold a fundraiser forhe forward their medical expenses. >>> around here today i men

. >>> the denver post newsroom own. colleen o'connor was a crosswalk and struck by a car. she had worked at the post since 2004. today her desk was covered in flowers. >>> drivers alongside 25 in northern colorado are on edge again. another car window was shattered this morning between the johnstown and are fed -- berthoud exits. drivers are worried told you about several unsolved shootings and many ammng some very busy streets. >>> the driver of this suv hit the gas instead of a break and ran into a cleaners. there were two people in the store at the time but they were not hurt. >>> new tonight, we know more about the man who crashed into an aurora daycare yesterday. say he was under the influence of drugs when he made the crash yesterday. >>> many believe our governor may be up for a cabinet position if clinton wins the nomination. many do not want hiccup looper -- him to be nominated. a very special experience tonight. some advice for stuuents from supreme court sonia sotomayor. >> there is nothing wrong in saying i don't know. >> she also shared stories about how she w

police asking anyone with information to contact them developing this morning a reporter for the denver post killed while in a gotten some new information on the fair person suspected of hitting her gym holy is alive and with the more more on that development. >> were done here are the post of course of the workers coming and this morning fighting up the news of colleen o'connor this morning in the accident that took her life last night here is the very latest we have now from the denver police and they have a suspect in custody the police are charging 22 -year-old case he's been held for investigation at this hour of vehicular homicide and suspected dui colleen o'connor had worked here the posted since a 2004 she wrote about news of food and entertainment she also worked for the dallas morning news we understand the action that happened last night at around 8:00 o'clock at the intersection of downing and speer on the side of downtown denver what's right by the denver country club area police are not sure if o'connor was a riding her bike a statement a short time ago saying we are heartbroke

there was a motto on the denver post which said there is no hope for a set-aside man. -- satisfied man. i would add woman to that. i -- you should not think that you have accomplished everything , that you can't sit back and say i'm satisfied. i think it is hard to measure success. you have to keep striving. being successful is remaining curious. the minute you have closed down and the minute you have felt i have had enough knowledge, that would be a failure. that would be a huge failure. failure of imagination. >> people ask me about success. i never look at success. it is good it occurs here and there. i would say if i have to look beide what is for me, is to capable and live well. not have on my conscience some facts which disturbed me. but napoleon was a success. he destroyed so many things. you have to realize what is a external success. host: do you think there is a happiness factor to -- that is critical? >> absolutely. no question in my mind. i have studied it carefully. the people that are happiest are those that are doing the most good. and the people that are most unhappy ar

of the fallen officers will get commemorative signs for each of them is killed a scheme of the denver post is announcing a celebration of life for one of the reporters who was killed by a car last week colleen o'connor died august the 31st of all crossing the with the poster since the 2004 there will be a ceremony to remember colleen on saturday at 10:00 a.m. at james bible park near east yale in monaco parkway the post advises attendees during a chair or a blanket to sit on a loop of flowers the post is as it contributions can be made to the denver public library friends foundation. >> this is on the minds of a lot of people in colorado today we are just hours away in the beginning of the nfl season at the beginning of the br colorado. >> and the excitement is growing so much going on in downtown denver over the past day fox 31 to greatly echo is live at mile high he will give us a preview of the game is excited to. >> he's a lot of things excited as one of them first let's go to gym holies with live downtown with some of the celebrations going on all day i knew you had a chance to brush

. >>> we have sad news to report this morning, our partners at "the denver post" lost one of their own, one of their reporters seen here was hit and killed by a suspected drunk driver. she had been with the post since 2004. >>> it's hard to believe no one was hurt when that suv slammed into this dry cleaners. accidently hit the gas instead of the brake. two people were in the shop when the car barreled in, but they weren't hurt. >>> metropolitan state university getting a special visit from supreme court justice sonia sotomayor. >> she shared stories of growing up in the bronx. she said school was tough because spanish was her first language. she offered the students some advice. >> there is nothing wrong, i've know. but people's ego get in the way. >> she made history by becoming the first latina justice on the united states supreme court. >>> jared fogel is in jail accused of sex crimes against children. why he now says the parents of one of his victims should also can't see it. can't taste it. but there's so much more to it. here's how benefiber? works. inside us are trillions of go