Antonia Velez

Denver

Producer at KUSA-TV (Denver, CO)

Articles

Colorado school district to pay $16.2M to settle lawsuit over abusive bus aide

17 hours ago | 9news.com | Antonia Velez

LARIMER COUNTY, Colo. — The Poudre School District will pay $16.2 million to settle a lawsuit filed on behalf of children assaulted by a former employee hired as a bus aide for autistic and nonverbal students despite a previous child abuse conviction. In April 2024, Tyler Zanella was handed the maximum sentence of 12.5 years in prison after admitting that he physically abused 11 students. He pleaded guilty to seven felony counts and four misdemeanors.
Maestro de Littleton arrestado bajo cargos de agresión sexual a un niño

1 day ago | 9news.com | Antonia Velez

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Colo. — Un maestro de Littleton está detenido y enfrenta cargos por agresión sexual, según un comunicado enviado el martes por la Oficina del Alguacil del Condado Douglas. El lunes, los detectives de la agencia arrestaron a David Feil, de 49 años, bajo dos cargos de agresión sexual a un niño por parte de una persona en posición de confianza, según el comunicado.
Colorado family loses dog, cat in fire that destroyed most of their home

1 day ago | 9news.com | Antonia Velez

COAL CREEK CANYON, Colo. — A family lost two pets in a fire that destroyed their Coal Creek Canyon home. Just before 4:30 p.m. Monday, crews from several agencies responded to a reported fire in the 500 block of Crescent Lake Rd., according to a release from the Boulder County Sheriff's Office.
Littleton teacher arrested on charges of sexual assault on a child

1 day ago | 9news.com | Antonia Velez

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Colo. — A Littleton teacher is in custody facing sexual assault charges, according to a Tuesday release from the Douglas County Sheriff's Office. On Monday, detectives with the sheriff's office arrested 49-year-old David Feil on two counts of sexual assault on a child by one in a position of trust, the release said.
Denver's 135-year-old Lumber Baron Inn listed for sale at $3.2 million

1 week ago | 9news.com | Antonia Velez

DENVER — A historic — and possibly haunted — Colorado mansion is up for sale. The 135-year-old Lumber Baron Inn, at 2555 W 37th Ave. in northwest Denver, is currently listed for $3.2 million. Standing on 0.32 acres of the Potter-Highlands neighborhood, the 9,700-square-foot Victorian property is three stories high and has five bedrooms, each with its own bathroom. The building has a commercial kitchen and several hospitality areas, as it operates as an events venue and bed and breakfast.
86-year-old Aurora woman dies after two-vehicle crash

1 week ago | 9news.com | Antonia Velez

AURORA, Colo. — An 86-year-old Aurora woman died from the injuries she sustained in a crash that took place Friday afternoon. Just after noon on Friday, patrol and traffic officers responded to the intersection of East 8th Avenue and Havana Street following a two-vehicle crash report, according to a release from the Aurora Police Department.
Meet the Simons, the first same-sex couple to receive a civil union in Colorado 12 years ago

1 week ago | 9news.com | Antonia Velez

DENVER — Inside Anna and Fran Simon’s home, history hangs on the walls and lives in the pages of their scrapbooks — their family’s story also recounts a fight for equality. The Simons' framed pictures show them in their wedding gowns on several occasions, capturing different celebrations of a happily ever after they once thought would never happen. The couple, parents to their teenage son, know firsthand that the road to a legal marriage was not easy.
'Hands Off!' rallies against Trump, Musk taking place in Colorado

1 month 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

1 month 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

1 month 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.