Rhea Jha

1 week ago | 9news.com | Rhea Jha

BOULDER, Colo. — A Boulder civil rights activist has filed a federal lawsuit accusing the city’s top officials of retaliating against him for publicly criticizing the hiring of Police Chief Stephen Redfearn, a former Aurora police captain who drew scrutiny for his involvement in the response to the 2019 death of Elijah McClain. The lawsuit, filed this week by Darren O’Connor, names the City of Boulder, Police Chief Stephen Redfearn, and City Manager Nuria Rivera-Vandermyde as defendants.

2 weeks ago | 9news.com | Rhea Jha

DENVER — The Archdiocese of Denver held a special Mass on Saturday to pray for the repose of the soul of Pope Francis, who died Monday at the age of 88. The Mass took place at the Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception in downtown Denver. Father Sam Morehead, rector of the Cathedral Basilica, was the principal celebrant. Many who attended described him as humble, innovative, and deeply accepting. For some, his leadership changed their lives.

2 weeks ago | 9news.com | Rhea Jha

DENVER — Denver’s Union Station, once known for crime and open drug use, has seen a dramatic turnaround following a focused three-year safety campaign, according to the Regional Transportation District (RTD). The agency said calls for security-related service at Union Station have dropped by nearly 60% since 2022. Officials credit the improvement to a combination of larger police staffing, 24/7 patrols, and environmental changes like better lighting and signage.

2 weeks ago | 9news.com | Rhea Jha

DENVER — The City of Denver will launch a new pilot program this summer aimed at helping people living in RVs transition into housing, rather than continuing the cycle of towing and relocation. The program, called the RV Resolution Program, will be backed by $250,000 included in the budget for the Department of Housing Stability (HOST). It is designed to combine enforcement with outreach, connecting RV dwellers to housing options and support services.

1 month ago | abc10.com | Rhea Jha

DENVER — A Frontier Airlines flight from Denver to Memphis was forced to turn around Tuesday after a passenger attempted to open an emergency exit door mid-flight. One of the passengers who helped subdue the man described the terrifying moments that unfolded in the sky. Timothy Leatherwood, a Marine Corps veteran, said he was settling in for a quiet flight on Frontier Flight 4626 when the situation quickly turned alarming.