Longmont volunteer makes a special delivery for hospital families KUSA - Imagine volunteering for every hour of a year and a half, with neither a second of sleep nor an hour of break time. That's the equivalent amount of volunteerism Pat Dudley has put in at the Longmont United Hospital. Pat is our latest 9Who Care honoree. More...

Half million people attend 'A Taste of Colorado' DENVER – The 25th Annual "A Taste of Colorado" wrapped up on Monday night after offering sample foods from more than 50 of Colorado's favorite restaurants. More...

DNC bloggers quadruple in size from Boston convention to Denver DENVER - Walk along Wynkoop Street between 15th and 16th and you can't miss one of downtown's biggest hubs. They call it "The Big Tent." More...

DNC volunteers find mixed results on hotel meet and greets DENVER – If only delegates and visitors to the Mile High City had a moment to spare on the first day of the DNC, they would find a plethora of information from hundreds of volunteers spread throughout town at area hotels. More...

400 volunteers aim to welcome 50,000 DNC guests to downtown DENVER - Downtown Denver's biggest fans are teaming up in hopes of hosting a "Mile High" welcome, stay and departure for every visitor during the week of the Democratic National Convention. More...

100 birthdays and 1000's of conversations DENVER – If you ask someone turning 100 what they would like for their 100th birthday, it's a good bet they would have something meaningful on their list. More...

New website creates new connections for Denver moms DENVER– With work, soccer practice, dinner, piano recitals, and even bath time, it can be hard for many moms to find any time to themselves, let alone the luxury of surfing the web. A new website, Denver.MomsLikeMe.com has launched, giving moms everything they need in one place. More...

Preschool tuition available to Denver families DENVER – When there is a will there is a way to find an opportunity with the Denver Preschool Program (DPP). More...

Coloradans bring lots of 'stuff' for students VIEW SLIDESHOW DENVER - Pencils, pens, and paper are the absolute basics, when it comes to school supplies, but some families can't even afford those as their kids return to class this fall. Saturday morning, dozens of viewers dropped by the 9NEWS Studios to make sure that needy kids have everything they need to succeed. More...

Back to school season a financial burden on families FEDERAL HEIGHTS - The back to school season is supposed to be an exciting time for children and their families. However, the stress that comes with the season can create more unrest than exhilaration. More...

Thank you notes for something simple JEFFERSON COUNTY – You usually don't expect to get a thank you note unless it's for something really, really big. More...

Teachers help to fill need for school supplies AURORA – As teachers head back to the classroom this month to prepare for the new school year, thousands of students and their families are struggling to afford a critical component to a successful start: new school supplies. More...

Denver middle school seeks music instruments on Saturday DENVER - If Kristine Dvorak-Barlow had just one wish, it would actually cover about 150 other wishes. More...

Transplant Games allow organ recipients to give back BROOMFIELD - Twenty years ago, a chance encounter at the hospital spawned a lifetime family friendship between the Wheelers and the Doverspikes. More...

Church youth group heads to China, but not for the Olympics DENVER – These days, if you mention China, the conversation often turns to the pomp and circumnstance of the Summer Games. More...

Race For The Cure registration begins DENVER- Race For The Cure isn't until Sunday October 5th here in Denver, but if you're already excited for the big day, don't wait–register today! More...

Fund raises $104,000 for tornado victims GREELEY- 9Cares Colorado Shares donated $104,000 to the Community Fund Serving Greeley and Weld County on Thursday to help the victims of the devastating tornado that hit Windsor and other Northern Colorado cities last May. More...

Getting a taste of 'A Vivid View' VIEW SLIDESHOW DENVER - Like the crystal blue sky and the majestic Rocky Mountains, the Denver Black Arts Festival hopes to showcase an array of African-American arts and cultural delights. More...

Modest mission project turns enormous for small church NORTHGLENN – With a little faith, a simple idea can have huge returns. However, having too much faith could also bring in some unseen and unexpected consequences. More...

Modest mission project turns enormous for small church NORTHGLENN – With a little faith, a simple idea can have huge returns. However, having too much faith could also bring in some unseen and unexpected consequences. More...