Antonia Velez

Denver

Producer at KUSA-TV (Denver, CO)

Articles

'Hands Off!' rallies against Trump, Musk taking place in Colorado

2 weeks ago | 9news.com | Antonia Velez

DENVER — Protesters across Colorado took to the streets on Saturday as part of the nationwide "Hands Off!" rallies against President Donald Trump and Elon Musk. Demonstrators all over the country are protesting the administration's moves on issues pertaining to the economy, human rights and government rollbacks. More than 1,200 "Hands Off!" rallies were organized by over 150 groups, per the Associated Press.
Woman killed after Aurora parking lot dispute turns into shooting, police say

2 weeks ago | 9news.com | Antonia Velez

AURORA, Colo. — A woman died from her injuries after she was shot in an Aurora parking lot following an argument with the suspected shooter, police said. Around 5:15 p.m. Friday, officers responded to a shots fired call in the area of 630 N. Peoria St, according to a release from the Aurora Police Department. When police arrived, they found a woman with a life-threatening gunshot wound in the parking lot, the release said.
Driver surrenders after fatal crash in Aurora

2 weeks ago | 9news.com | Antonia Velez

AURORA, Colo. — A man turned himself in after leaving the scene of a crash that killed a pedestrian and his dog Thursday night in Aurora, police said. About 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aurora Police officers responded to a report of a fatal crash involving a vehicle, a pedestrian and a dog at the intersection of East Wesley Drive and East Caspian Circle, according to a news release from the department.
Apartment tenants displaced due to flood caused by theft, police say

3 weeks ago | 9news.com | Antonia Velez

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Tenants of an Englewood apartment building were displaced Thursday morning after a flood triggered by a theft left the building uninhabitable, police said. About 8:30 a.m. Thursday, a severe flood took place in the east building of the Parkview Towers complex, at 3655 S. Pearl St., according to a release from Englewood Police. A police department spokesperson said someone stole part of the building's fire suppression system, causing the flood.
New Colorado law causes increase in distracted driving citations, CDOT says

3 weeks ago | 9news.com | Antonia Velez

DENVER — A law that went into effect at the beginning of the year has led to a significant increase in distracted driving citations, according to a release from the Colorado Department of Transportation. The Mobile Electronic Devices & Motor Vehicle Driving law took effect on Jan. 1, allowing police to cite people if they are using their phones or other mobile devices while driving, unless it is through a hands-free accessory.
Lakewood crash causes road closure, sends 4 to hospital

3 weeks ago | 9news.com | Antonia Velez

LAKEWOOD, Colo. — Four people were taken to the hospital after a crash that caused a major road closure in Lakewood on Saturday afternoon. According to the Lakewood Police Department, eastbound West Colfax Avenue is closed at Ingalls Street while officers investigate the collision, which the agency reported just before 3:25 p.m. In a social media post, West Metro Fire Rescue said they extricated one person from their vehicle and transported a total of four to the hospital.
Driver strikes two parked cars, sending one into wall, before speeding away

3 weeks ago | 9news.com | Antonia Velez

AURORA, Colo. — Police are investigating after a driver left the scene of a crash that forced one vehicle into the wall of a nearby business. Just before 3:25 p.m., officers with the Aurora Police Department responded to the area of Dayton Street and East Colfax Avenue following a report of a hit-and-run crash involving three vehicles, according to a department spokesperson.
25-year-old driver arrested after Denver crash kills pedestrian

3 weeks ago | 9news.com | Antonia Velez

DENVER — Denver Police have arrested the driver involved in a crash that killed a pedestrian Wednesday night. Just after 11:15 p.m. Wednesday, police reported that officers were investigating a crash between a driver and a pedestrian in the 2300 block of North Quebec Street. The pedestrian, a man, was taken to a hospital with serious injuries. The driver stayed on scene, police said. On Thursday evening, police said the pedestrian was pronounced dead at the hospital.
Crash on I-70 causes lane closures

1 month ago | 9news.com | Antonia Velez

DENVER — A Tuesday afternoon crash has resulted in some closures on Interstate 70 in the area of east Denver and Aurora, according to the Colorado Department of Transportation. According to CDOT's COTrip website, two left lanes of westbound I-70 are closed at Peoria Street due to a crash. The closures are between Interstate 225 and Exit 281. CDOT cameras at milepost 282 show heavy traffic in the area.
AOC, Bernie Sanders hold 'Fighting Oligarchy' rallies in Colorado

1 month ago | 9news.com | Antonia Velez

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) and Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) are in Colorado for rallies that will be held in two locations on Friday afternoon. The events are part of "Fighting Oligarchy: Where We Go From Here with Bernie Sanders," a national campaign in which the Vermont senator and the New York representative organize discussions across the United States about the future of the country.