the family and the state patrol. >> killed by a semi-truck while responding to an accident. >> trooper confirmed dead. >> an 11 year veteran of the colorado state patrol. >> cody was a good kid. good family man. >> had two beautiful children and he'll be sorely messed. 3 he saw him a memorial for another trooper. killed a year ago on i-25, about a mile from where the crash happened today. >> he's a good team guy and all of the troopers could count on him. a criminal investigation is under way and the truck diver is in custody. with he need conducting this investigation. he was on the outside of his vehicle wearing his safety vest. you can see his patrol car and the side is banged up. >> it's much too frequent it needs to stop. >> flags are at half-staff, and the investigation into at exactly happened is just beginning tonight. and we know police are going to review video from inside these patrol cars and also near the highway there. and then they're working with the district attorney's office. as she mentioned, this is the same area where another trooper was hit last year. she's heartbroken all over again. >> heartbroken for the trooper's family and to see another tragedy. the tragedy brings back emotions about losing her daughter more than a year ago. she was investigating a minor crash near plum creek parkway. a drunk driver ran into her and her mother hopes it sends a sttong message to move over and give them room during traffic she said that it highlights the dangers of distraction and drunk drivers. >> i know that they'll rally around this family. like they did us, they rallied around us and helped us get through one the most difficult times in our life. and to the public, be thankful, be courteous and considerate behind the wheel, people's lives depend on it. >> the man who hit her, he was sentenced to 8 years in prison for vehiclelar homicide. she left behind a husband and baby. all day, other law enforcement agencies have been sending out their condolences. we've seen messages of support from agencies all over the area. aurora and arapahoe and south metro fire to now the fourth killed in the line of duty in colorado this year. nationwide, 2016 saw 132 officers killed in the line of duty. and right now, we have a link to a gofundme page for the family and the latest updates on the story there, and the free denver 7 app. this is new, a tough night at windsor high school. students and faculty a car crash and another fighting for his life. kyle was killed when a drunk driver hit the car he was riding in head on and the 16- year-old driver he was with, he's in critical condition tonight. >> a police chase through denver ends here at 8th and now two people wanted in connection with a homicide in aurora, nd they're in custody. aurora police said they're at the travel lodge, one man and one woman arrested and brought to the hospital for the injuries. for the third time in two weeks, racially charged graffiti spray painted and the latest in south aurora. somebody spray painted kkk and the n-word on an apartment door, the woman who lives there said there was a note that said message. >> you're a coward and you're behavior is not acceptable. it's not tolerated. and if and when they find the people responsible, i want them prosecuted to the full extent of the law. >> last week, a transgender's woman's car was spray pained and a school in stapleton, someonn painted swastikas on the school doors. a kitchen creek. it damaged the restaurant's insulation at duffy's and they made it out. the owner said he's assessing damage and no word on a re-open day. >> donald trump has added two names to his team. campaign finance attorney, don for a recount in wisconsin. her campaign raised money to cover the cost in wisconsin and michigan and pennsylvania. she said she wants po that i can sure hackers didn't skew the results in those key swing states. better late than never, the skiers rejoice as vail celebrated opening day. similar excitement in beaver creek. that resort chairlifts. that makes the 14th ski area now open for business. as we said, this is really difficult for law enforcement. a difficult day and a sobering reminder of how tough and dangerous their jobs it and it also begins a season of gratitude and thanks and many are saying thanks to the men blue line. >> sometimes the smallest acts of kindness leave the biggest impact. he was just on the edge of the exit. the case for morgan shaft, she saw a homeless man in a wheelchair close to the traffic. dangerously close. compassion wasn't be far behind, you can see the officer getting off to go help this >> she was so moved, she snapped this picture, her message of thanks. >> nice job aurora police department. >> going viral on the facebook page. >> they do stop and help, it's warming my heart. that officer said he was just doing his job. >> guys in the department and around the country do this every day but it doesn't get help. >> small, and insignificant, hardly, people take notice of the good guys, like this cop, caught helping a woman with her yard work. >> joining in and building a better relationship with them and helps us out and it shows them not to be afraid. this little girl raised money for the department to show than. >> when i see a police officer i juut smile and wave my hand. >> and in a year that's not been easy for a small thank you goes along way. >> a big movement is to make america kind again and see acts of kindness portrayed. it's awesome. light the lights! just like that, the transition from thanksgiving to christmas. it's happened in downtown denver. the city and county building lit up to celebrate and that's not the only one. union station is part of the city's grand illumination. and a preview of the zoo lights. a week before it opens and denver 7 is a proud sponsor of one of the largest lighting events. and lastly, botanic gardens. they turned object their lights. the blossom of lights continues through january down an holiday sales topping $665 billion, up from last year and 137 million people are shopping and more than voted for president and a billion dollars spent yesterday online. support local businesses tomorrow around the area. plenty of shops and the small small business saturday. we're just getting started on denver 7 news. popeye's restaurant channeling the strength of popeye. he fought off a robber and it's caught on camera. you probably throw these away, a class-action lawsuit and you can earn real money off look a fast food worker took fast action in minnesota against an armed robber. it's in a popeye's. and the robber grabs him from behind and that worker fights back. before the suspect finally escapes and that employee was not seriously injured. question for you, how would you like free money? we found an sy way to if you sign up for those class action settlements that you bought and they didn't live up to the promise. >> he's working at his latest project and likes cash to put 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this was a really >> unfortunately, some cases end up delayed for months and case in point, the duke energy settlement, checks should go out by year's end. new settlements pop up every week. nothing beats easy money. >> i hope i have some. >> if you see if you qualify, no need to wait for postcards, the army core of engineers will close lands to prevent protesters and law enforcement issues. it will close december 5. >> and today, hundreds of protesters stood up against the pipeline, they were in cherry creek trying to convince people to close their bank accounts banks that support the pipeline. florence henner son died yesterday from heart failure. barry williams said even onset, she acted like a mother. >> it kept us alive. if she needed to rein us in, she got our attention. >> she was special to fans of fame. enjoy this dry weather for the weekend. it's not going to last. this is snow in washington state. and some places saw two feet. the storm brought heavy rain to oregon. let's check in with my friend and your meteorologist, stacy. fresh powder is going to show up on sunday. soak up the warm weather and it's not that warm. highs in the 60s to the 20s for overnight lows and slowly quiet out there. nice, mild saturday and the snow will show up into sunday and it will be a snowy day and we have a chance for snow here for the front range. right now, 39 at dia and 41for satellite has been beautiful. sunshine statewide and thanks to an area of high pressure and that will allow moisture from the west. we have a snowstorm heading this way. winter storm watch, in the areas in blue but time sensitive. the areas south of i-70, 10-20 inches above 9,000 feet will be from saturday night into sunday. and then north of i-70, 8-16 inches from sunday mo it will take a while to roll through but if you're going to be anywhere around aspen or towards vail or telluride. you could see a foot before all ii said and done. futurecast shows clouds by tomorrow night and snowfall down towards telluride and durango and more widespread overnight. clouds here for the front range and a few scattered showers and 8:30 and snow through the western portions of the state and into noon, clearing things out for the front range. in time for the evening, and then as you see from western colorado, the snow continues to keep falling. i wanted to show you the timeframe by noon. this is where you go for fresh powder before noon, 6-8 inches and then once we get evening, looking at a foot. that's near aspen and vail. bronco forecast, breezy and chilly. cold in the fourth quarter. 27 tonight and and a quiet evening. single digits and teens up through the higher elevations. low 60s so soak up the sun. 30s all week long. highs tomorrow, 50s and 60s and 40s for the mountains and for the 7-day, we start in the 30s on monday and that will stick with us through the week and light snow on tuesday and that storm comes our way. for the next couple of days, 50s and 60s for highs and it's been gorgeous. >> couldn't script a better thanksgiving weekend. look at this, food that your donation can buy for a family that needs help. whole foods and the credit union are part of the heroes campaign.. visit our website to see how you can participate. straight ahead, the broncos are finally getting healthy. and history could be made in boulder, the quarterback has great news out of dove valley and a brand new bronco in the locker room. >> during this holiday week, thomas was hunting and so were the broncos, they are seeking a with a calf injury and now he's going to be a key member in a potential low scoring game. >> no way of knowing if that at the present time will present itself. but i would never forgive myself. he was cut to make room for the long snapper and wolf is back and not missing the game. >> we know how good we can be. haven't had our full squad together. it's going to be fun. >> they're getting healthier and stronger. his play count is going up to 50 and he's looking forward to an expanded roll. >> excited about that. and play more and get after it. >> history is on the side and they have not lost to the chief in denver in back-to-back seasons since 2000. phil, the ipod wasn't even invented yet. the bucs, if they can beat utah, they'll be south champions and it's senior day. >> i'm going to be emotional to put so much into the program and play for four years. especially with this group and the journey we've been through. it's going to be pretty over. and it's come fast. >> upset city down in the springs. brent baldwin, right to weaver and falcons never trailed. they stuffed this and goal on the goal-line. they ice the win. nuggets are at home tonight in the pepsi center. he had four points at the an finished for 36. nuggets blew an 11-point lead. and he's rejected by the manhole. and we go to overtime. thunder took a two point lead and final seconds, adams makes game over. southeastern louisiana. the easiest of his game high. they win, 67-59. >> 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