One noticing a difference. I have noticed more security. Reporter for the downtown partnership, perception is a big deal. The mall brought in 16 million in sales tax revenue last year alone. Police admit as a try to clean up the 16th street mall, the homeless are just going elsewhere. Like here, a mile and a half away to other parts of the city or even beyond. The problem hasnt gone away so we do see some displacement. Some of it has moved outside the city. We have heard from our neighboring cities and districts. Reporter police are also reevaluating the number of officers staff here as we head into typically slower winter months. . Reporter next years proposed budget would add 16 offices downtown, a more permanent presence on the mall. You know, anytime you get the Crime Prevention aspect, you get people who can take ownership of the area. Reporter the owner of the appaloosa grill wants to seek more officers at the latenight hours. He says the city is not quite there yet. Its definite
Hospital after getting shot at a home in denver. This happened along east 38th avenue. We have a crew on the way and well bring an update. Also new this morning, a man accused of raping a girl in ohio 15 years ago is behind wars. Vida urbonas joins us from the information room. Good morning. Authorities tracked down david skelly yesterday afternoon. He was taken into custody. The 40yearold was wanted in connection with the rape and Sexual Assault of a young girl in toledo, ohio 15 years ago. He also went by the alias Herman Maurice singleton. Investigators never gave up. U. S. Marshals followed leads all over the country and in mexico. He was also featured in hes being held in the adams county jail and is expected to appear in court on monday. In the information center, vida urbonas 9 news. Coors field was transformed nights sky. It was a victory last night. If you dont have a seat at coors field today, we have the next best thing for you. 9 news will have the game news. This all start
With a small amount with a small amount soon be able to pay a fine avoiding jail time. The city Council Hopes the new ordinance will ease the stress on the court system and save some from a lifelong criminal record. Tpd arrested more than 18 hundred people last year for having less than 20 grams of marijuana. The citys new law would only apply to those offenders who arent charged with an additional crime. Police tell 10news reporter Kendra Conlon this isnt a free pass to possess pot. Laroi jackson knows smoking pot. After he says being locked up in korea. And kicked out of the air force more than 2 decades ago. Thats the hope from the tampa city council. Voting. To allow police to cite someone caught with less than 20 grams of marijuana. Instead of charging them with a misdemeanor crime. The first time its a 75 dollar fine. That goes up each time theyre caught. Critics say theres no mandatory drug counseling in the ordinance and worry money wont be a big enough deterrant. And an outsta
Hamilton boulevard in sioux city. Tommie, whats it like out there . Well sarah, today is predicted to be the biggest snowfall of the year for the tristate area and so far its living up to the hype. Sioux city is a white out right now with less than half a mile visibility. And, the icy sidewalks and streets are making it more difficululfor travel. But, its predicted to get worse tonight wiwh 8 inches coming down in the majority of siouxland. So if you do need toeave the house, were advising you do that now to beat the evening snowfall. I was out earlier this morning and crews are out clearing the streets and spreading sand, but it is slow going out there. And since this could be a long, drawn n t snowfall, it may be harder for road crews to keep up. Winds will pick up later today and that means blowing snow so the best thing to do today is to stay inside and keep warm. In sioux city. Tommie this is just the beginning of the storm. Winter weather warnings and advisories are in place acro
Confetti. We caught up with catcher buster posey. How does it feel to see the fans . Amazing. Its amazing. They outdo themselves every time, it seems like. If you were to compare the 2014 team to the 2012 last word series championships, which team do you think would be the better match . Oh, its hard to say. Each team is unique in their own way and are all really special. The rain did little to slow anything down, as some fans say they started lining up as early as 6 00 a. M. It is deafening. That is the sound of ampedup giants fans. They packed into Civic Center Plaza to celebrate the third world series win in five years. Jamie trujillo is live with some of fan reaction from the parade route. They had a lot of fun day. Reporter the crews are doing a great job of cleaning and clearing the streets in the financial district. Were on fifth and market streets. Theyre doing a pretty good job. Traffic is flowing once again. They fans are getting used to the ticker tape parades, but for one m