Jaleesa Irizarry

Denver

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Colorado Springs bat maker Berg Bat Company rides wave of 'torpedo bat' craze

2 weeks ago | 9news.com | Jaleesa Irizarry

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — As Major League Baseball teams look for an edge, some players have turned to a unique bat that’s already making waves. The “torpedo bat,” a bowling pin-shaped bat with a shifted sweet spot, helped New York Yankees players hit nine home runs in one game on opening weekend. Now, a Colorado Springs bat maker is fielding orders from around the country for his version of the bat.
An alarming number of people are mistaking nail glue for eyedrops

1 month ago | fox5vegas.com | Jaleesa Irizarry

(KUSA) – Doctors are warning people about a painful mix-up: mistaking eyelash or nail glue for eye drops. Health care workers said they are seeing more and more patients who have made this major mistake. While it typically doesn’t cause permanent damage, it can be painful and require medical attention. A TikTok video from one woman who made the mistake went viral with more than 6 million views.
Denver restaurant and music venue to host benefit for the victims of California wildfires

Jan 10, 2025 | 9news.com | Jaleesa Irizarry

DENVER — The owner of the Roxy on Broadway, a Denver restaurant and music venue, will hold a fundraiser Friday night for victims of the California wildfires. First responders from Colorado are headed to help Los Angeles crews battle multiple fires that have killed at least 10 people and forced thousands from their homes. Crews from Boulder, Aurora and Castle Rock have been deployed to help. But emergency personnel are not the only Coloradans stepping up to assist.
Report claims Colorado hospitals don't comply with discounted care law | 9news.com

Dec 2, 2024 | 9news.com | Jaleesa Irizarry

Colorado Consumer Health Initiative's report claims a lot of Colorado hospitals are not complying with a 2022 law meant to make healthcare more affordable.
Boulder man saves dog from reported mountain lion

Nov 12, 2024 | 9news.com | Jaleesa Irizarry

BOULDER COUNTY, Colo. — A man in Boulder County is grateful his dog is alive after a close call with what he believes was a mountain lion. The incident happened last week northwest of Boulder on Fourmile Canyon Drive. Jake Dirnberger, a coffee shop manager in Boulder, has lived just outside of the city for about a year and a half. He said he has seen his fair share of wildlife but what happened last Thursday was unexpected. "I’ve seen a bear twice, a bobcat once.
Denver man creates cold weather kits for unhoused community

Nov 11, 2024 | 9news.com | Jaleesa Irizarry

DENVER — Days after a massive snowstorm brought more than a foot of snow to the Denver metro area, one man is hoping to help the unhoused community be better prepared for the next round of winter weather. Spencer Barnes watched from his Denver home as snow fell throughout the city for 72 hours straight. He thought about those who didn't have a safe place to ride out the storm. "I’ve worn a lot of hats in life," Barnes said.
Family believes Thornton Police could have saved their loved one's life

Oct 2, 2024 | 9news.com | Jaleesa Irizarry

THORNTON, Colo. — A Denver family believes the Thornton Police Department (TPD) did not do enough to prevent their loved one from dying. This comes after the family started digging into the case on their own. In early May, 22-year-old Rayvon Lewis was found unconscious in the middle of a busy road. "He loved his family a lot. He always wanted to help people no matter who you were.” said Carolina Lewis, Rayvon's mother.
Grants available for Colorado musicians seeking mental health or addiction counseling

Sep 4, 2024 | 9news.com | Jaleesa Irizarry

DENVER — An industry plagued with mental health and substance abuse issues is getting some relief locally. The Colorado Music Hall of Fame has announced a wellness program called Keep the Beat that will offer $1,000 grants for licensed counseling for musicians in the Colorado industry.
Denver teacher injured in collision with suspected drunk driver

Aug 14, 2024 | 9news.com | Jaleesa Irizarry

DENVER — A Denver teacher will start the school year on the mend after a suspected drunk driver hit her and her fiancé last Friday night. The crash happened near E 104th Avenue and McKay Road in Thornton. Friends of ninth grade English teacher Thanh Nguyen tell 9NEWS she and her fiancé were seriously hurt. Nguyen would have been entering her third year of teaching at Lincoln High School next week; instead, she will be on the mend.
Korean War soldier finally laid to rest, 73 years after his death

Jul 3, 2024 | 9news.com | Jaleesa Irizarry

DENVER — After more than 70 years, a soldier who fought in the Korean War has finally returned home. U.S. Army Private First-Class Lawrence H. Williams disappeared while fighting in Korea in August 1951. "I knew that my grandfather and my parents were both always in question of what happened to Lawrence," said Williams' nephew Steve Williams. "We had reports that he had drowned.