Richard Cote

Denver

Digital Desk Producer at KUSA-TV (Denver, CO)

UNM graduate, Go Lobos! Ideas are my own. Retweets are NOT endorsements. Senior Digital Producer for 9NEWS (KUSA) in Denver, CO.

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Deputies investigate attempted jewelry store burglary

1 week ago | 9news.com | Richard Cote

CENTENNIAL, Colo. — The Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office said on Thursday that it is investigating an attempted burglary at a jewelry store in Centennial. The attempted break-in happened about 3 a.m. Thursday. Deputies are looking for the vehicle involved – what appears to be 2021-25 KIA K5 with rear-end damage, the sheriff's office said. Early Thursday morning, employees of the Jared Jewelers at 9535 E.
Photos: Severe storms bring large hail to northern Colorado

1 week ago | 9news.com | Richard Cote

WELD COUNTY, Colo. — A round of overnight storms rolled through northern Colorado Tuesday morning, with up to tennis-ball sized hail reported near Wellington and several large hail reports on the north side of the Denver area. Several 9NEWS viewers have shared photos of the hail that fell Tuesday morning. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect until 8 a.m. Tuesday for hail and wind across the north Denver metro area.
Police shoot armed suspect outside Fort Collins home

1 week ago | 9news.com | Richard Cote

FORT COLLINS, Colo. — One person is injured after police shot a suspect outside of a Fort Collins home Sunday night. At about 10:30 p.m., Fort Collins Police Services responded to the 700 block of Eastdale Drive for a report of an argument where a suspect was armed with a knife. When officers arrived, they found the male suspect outside of the home, according to police. Officers gave commands for the suspect to drop the knife but he refused, police said.
Cale Makar wins second career Norris Trophy

2 weeks ago | 9news.com | Richard Cote

DENVER — Colorado Avalanche defenseman, Cale Makar, has earned his second career Norris Trophy. The National Hockey League announced Wednesday that Cale Makar is the recipient of the James Norris Memorial Trophy for the 2024-25 season. The trophy is awarded "to the defense player who demonstrates throughout the season the greatest all-round ability at the position," as voted by the Professional Hockey Writes Association.
17 arrested in Denver protest against Trump

2 weeks ago | 9news.com | Richard Cote

DENVER — Denver Police made multiple arrests during Tuesday's protest in Denver. A crowd gathered in downtown Denver outside the Colorado state capitol Tuesday evening to speak out against President Donald Trump's immigration policies and march in solidarity with protesters in Los Angeles. Denver Police said Wednesday morning that 17 people had been arrested during Tuesday's protest.
Hallan una mujer muerta dentro de una casa incendiada en Longmont

2 weeks ago | 9news.com | Richard Cote

LONGMONT, Colo. — Una mujer falleció y otra persona resultó herida tras un incendio en una vivienda la madrugada del viernes en Longmont, informaron los bomberos. El incendio se originó en una vivienda ubicada detrás de un negocio en la autopista 119 y la carretera del condado 7 poco antes de las 3:40 a. m., según el Departamento de Bomberos de Mountain View. Los equipos llegaron al lugar y encontraron la vivienda completamente envuelta en llamas.
1 arrested after pursuit that started in Commerce City

2 weeks ago | 9news.com | Richard Cote

COMMERCE CITY, Colo. — One person is in custody after a pursuit that began in Commerce City and ended in Denver. Monday night, Commerce City Police were notified of a protection order violation in the Belle Creek area with reports of the suspect holding a victim hostage inside a home. At about 11 p.m., police found the suspect alone in a vehicle outside of the home, police said. The suspect then drove off and led police on a pursuit into Denver, according to Joanna Small with Commerce City Police.
Access to Clear Creek restricted in Jefferson County

2 weeks ago | 9news.com | Richard Cote

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Colo — Water activities in Clear Creek will be limited beginning at noon on Monday, June 9 due to expected increases in water levels, according to the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office. The reason for the restrictions are due to the expected increase of water height and flows as snowpack continues to melt in the coming days, the sheriff's office said.
1 killed, 4 injured in Sunday morning crash in Denver

2 weeks ago | 9news.com | Richard Cote

DENVER — One person was killed and four others were taken to the hospital after a crash on Interstate 25 at 20th Avenue Sunday morning. Denver Police first posted about the crash on the social platform X just before 4 a.m. Police closed the northbound lanes of I-25 at Speer Boulevard. One person was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash, according to police.
Fatal crash closes Highway 285 south of Conifer

2 weeks ago | 9news.com | Richard Cote

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Colo. — Highway 285 south of Conifer is closed in both directions after a fatal crash Saturday morning. The crash happened at about 8:57 a.m. near mile marker 234, according to Colorado State Patrol (CSP). Two passenger cars and a delivery truck were involved in the crash, according to the Elk Creek Fire Department. Two people were taken to the hospital, CSP Trooper Gabriel Moltrer said. The extent of injuries to the people transported is unknown.