Transcripts For KUSA Today 20160814

To tell you about on your drive to or from the high country. First, lets get to the riots of milwaukee, waking up to the aftermath stemming from a deadly officer involved shooting, killing a 23yearold man after a trap stof. Two men ran from the car and the person who was shot and killed was armed with a stolen gun according to police. That sparked intense protests overnight. Hundreds of demonstrators filled the streets and the crowd became tire as well as a police car. One officer was hit in the head with a brick. Milwaukees mayor, barrant is now calling for peace, saying if the officers didnt shoot the suspect, the situation couch been worse. The gun was a stolen gun, two individuals, the officer didnt know it at the time but there officer was staring at. The officer is 24 years old, a milwaukee officer for four years, hes on administrative leave. The search is on for the suspect who pulled the trigger on Patrol Officer smith about a suspicious person on saturday night. Shot and can ied after getting shot and killed after getting out of his patrol car. Police are stillki suspect this morning. A fast moving fire in mesa county has burned almost 600 acres, the spring creek fire just south of parachute. Deputies fold families in the house stop mesa states subdivision to get out. No homes burned but three trailers, outbuildings and several cars have been destroyed chl the fire started friday, right now just 20 contained. Well, 6 02 on your sunday starting your day with us. Many of you wondering what the forecast will be after a very sunny hot day yesterday. Good morning. Hi, guys, good morning. Even hotter today, youre going to say ay, i though you like your hikes, drink water. Im like a mother to them, its horrible. Lets check your forecast, yesterday in the upper 80s, today were hitting the 90s. Temperatures around the metro area 92 degrees. A few clouds in the sky but thats going to make way for mainly sunny conditions. A few clouds afternoon with some winds increasing. The view over the city just a sentle sunrise starting your sunday over the mile high city, earlier thunderstorms over parts of albert county. It increased the winds in the metro area. But youll notice those storms have since just dissipated around colorado. Were looking at mainly dry conditions as of now. Start you off with sunshine this afternoon, a few more clouds as those temperatures heat in to his, some foothills, some places waking up to the 40s, afternoon highs in the upper 80s, low 90s, temperatures closer to the foothills in the 70s and 80s. Coming up in your forecast, hey, weve got the hottest day of the week coming up on monday. Also storms returning and because this is colorado, well see a cool down soon. Lots going on in the next work week, breaking it down in the full forecast. Sounds like its going to be hot. I think ryan wants ideas. I will get them to you, asap. Terrible. [ laughter ] an investigation is underway in to an officer involved shooting that left a suspect dead in lakewood. Police say this man showed what appeared to be a weapon when they contacted him in a parking lot, a gas station parking lot on saturday. The capture took place near first avenue and sheridan boulevard. Officers backed off and called this man on his cell phone while he was on his car. The west metro s. W. A. T. Team was called in to help and those members moved this and attempted to reach this man, then shots were fired. The suspect was hit and taken to the hospital where he died. No officers were hurt. First thumb tacks on bike trails, now another message of hate to cyclists. Deputies want to find who did this. Thurman noticed the spray messages, to die, for cars to kill them. Tension is just getting out of control and down right dangerous. On the road six days a week, ride tens of thousands of miles a year and ive never seen that kind of hate in my entire life. When i get off my bike, im a dad. Im a husband, im a father and i treat people with respect. Why would you threaten my life . There. Jeff co sheriff officers say theyre investigating. Donald trump is vowing to make a deep play in the state of connecticut, even though most candidates tend to focus elsewhere, a connecticut hasnt had a republican president since 1998, hes been on a mission to win democratic states like some key gop members concerned about that saying he should be focusing on battle grountd states now ground states now that hes slipping in the polls. Pelosi is warning to stay off the phones, personal information from democratic officials have been leaked online, an electronic water gate break in. Shes been bombarded with obscene voice messages and text the Democratic Campaign committee. A hacker known as gooseifer 2. 0 took credit, and the hack at the dnc which the u. S. Thought russians were responsible far. They have found he is linked to russia. An Olympic Event taking place in this pool today. Its green. Nobody would want to go in that green murky pool because they sa its a race against time to clean it up before synchronized swimming begins later on today. Officials say taking extreme measures to clean this, they have to drain then pump in 1 million gallons of clean water. If all goes well, it should be done within a few hours before the event. Hydrogen peroxide caused the water color to change, Officials Say the pool may look bad but there are no health risks. Lets hope not. I was hearing the divers like that its green because they can spot it in the air more easily news. But that will change today. Hopefully, because thats just gross. The u. S. Is now the first country to get 1,000 gold medals in modern olympics, and one of those by the way with michael phelps. His 23rd career gold medal ending his career, hes adamant, this would be his final race at Olympic Games history. Heres a look at accomplishment in the games in rio saturday. Reporter in the ring, vargas of u. S. Boxing got a decision over neto, in the mens fly weight division. Abby johnston qualified for the finals thanks to her fifth place finish in the semifinals. Track, cycling and its Great Britain taking the gold over team usa who settles for silver. Beating italy 4530. Pool play out of a 21 loss. Justin rose in the third round of the golf competition with a 600 par 65. Swedens stenson is one shot back at 11 under. In tennis, the bronze medal at stake in womens singles, keys falls 21 to patrick of the czech republic. France 21 to enhance the play, and the Water Polo Team a 71 win over hungary. A lot more ahead on 9news. Youre going to get a look at how your work week forecast is shaping up. But first. Lets get a look at the latest medal count. U. S. 24 gold medals thanks to the men and women Swimming Team. We have 61 total, for other Swimming Team has just been so dominant. China 13, great 30, germany 16. Were leading everyone else 6 13 on your sunday morning, if theres ever a day to wear a bow tie, todays the day. Ask ryan. [ laughter ] i know everyone is sitting at home, we have to clue them in. Everybody thinks i dont have sleeves when i go home. Onz every single one of my shirts. What is a bro tank . Its a tank top for men. Its a tank top for men. Some people out there may not know. It is a good forecast for you to shed the sleeves and show off those guns. The forecast today is 92 degrees, i think thats how warm its going to be out at dia now, we are all olympics, all the time. And you know, the forecast over in rio, theyre actually two hours ahead of us is looking pretty nice today. Mainly sunny, going to be warmer than yesterday, temperatures in the 80s. So, its going to be toasty out there for our athletes that have to be, maybe running or just having to compete out in that sunshine. Around here, we have blue skies as were starting off your day so thats going to mean mainly sunny conditions as we go throughout your sunday with the 90s by this afternoon. Heres where were at right now. Weve got quiet weather out on the eastern plains, thankfully we did have a few Early Morning storms out towards albert county. Now were left over with some of those clouds and those have seeped in to parts of Colorado Springs in the high country, temperatures in the 40s. Even the 30s for our friends in leadville, good morning to you. Along the i25, temperatures now in the 50s with blue skies as of now. Temperatures will be in the 90s 70s in the western slope, 94 degrees. Now, very dry weather across colorado. You know, very limited rainfall weve seen out at dia, maybe 0. 03 when we should have three quarters. And western colorado, starting to elevate, were starting to see that under high fire danger. Were still looking in good shape over areas of the front range and out east. We really need to start seeing that weather pattern shift and give chance for storms are going to be really limited. Around 11 30, now how its quiet across the state as far as rain goes in to this afternoon. Few clouds in the city but we are looking at a mainly dry forecast a few spotty showers are possible in our central and southern mountains but were looking at mainly dry conditions. Good if you want to spend time outside. Some of these storms might bring a little bit of lightning, so around. Its not impressive from any of the storms that might develop this afternoon. 59 your overnight skies, tomorrow will be the hottest day in our extended forecast. Then after that, things start to tumble. Tuesday, 90 degrees, wednesday 89 with a weak disturbance pushing through. Bringing us a better chance for rain on tuesday and wednesday. Thats when the rain chances increase. And then another front here thursday in to friday. And then friday in to saturday that will keep knocking down our temperatures. Were going to go from the 90s to the low week. Ryan and jessica . Looks good to me. Keep the sleeves close by. Will do. [ laughter ] thanks, belen . Thousands of people teamed up to raise this boeing 747 to raise money for the special olympics, the goal was to see the pastest. Thats a lot of fastest. Thats a lot of work and the special o olympic pians olympians were pretty confident. They were sponsored by corporate sponsors and 12 different Law Enforcement agencies. At last check they raised 110,000 colorado. Looks difficult. Yeah, absolutely. Talking about our very own matt and cheryl out at the rio olympics, all the work theyve been putting in. I can remember the moment matt was playing pokemon go on air in rio. Never forgettable. And colorados own missy franklin, a hot topic of course. Your week on this weeks top welcome back. The u. S. Makes olympic history in the summer games and the local athletes competing made our viewers very proud. Plus, the sentence for a convicted rapist, weve got all kinds of thoughts to share in our 9 listens report, heres kim perpetrators future and life has more value to our society than that of the victim. And i think thats wrong reporter a strong reaction to the jail work release Probation Program for the former cu student convicted of rape. More comments rngs until cases like this are taken more seriously, judges are going to continue to feel bad for the perpetrator and idiots will continue to rape because they wont we should all be outraged. Sports, pattic wahl resigned as coach for the avalanche. One comment im sad to see him go because his name and the avs have been linked so long. But i cant blame him. Draft picks have been sketchy ask theyre unwilling to make any blockbuster trades. As much as i love this team and will continue to cheer for them, i dont see anything improving and then there was this moment. Yeah, the finger wag. Reporter lots of praise for our team in rio, matt and cheryl. Plus, big cheers for the womens gymnastics team. Well done to the team. Talk about being able to take the pressure. So many wanted to see them stumble because they are so good. Near perfection is such a pleasure to watch man, i wish i could tell you what happened thi it. Reporter the hardest week of my life. The words of Colorados Missy Franklin after she didnt qualify for swimming finals in rio. Franklin won four gold medals in london. So many of you sent positive messages her way. Strength, character, grace, determination in the face of failure, all things my children can look up to. They need this type of role model too. And this, she is the most young of america. Win or lose, shes still a gold medal winner. We are lucky to have her representing us. We couldnt agree more. Thanks for your comments and remember, 9 listens. We welcome your comments at kusa. Com. Youve got to love the receiving core, but it just got weaker. A preseason inj others to step up. From colorados sports leader, heres rob mackey. I guess this is what they mean when stats can be deceiving, the most runs in which takes us to another saying, its all about pitching, giving up way too many runs. Colorado gave up 10 in their first loss to philadelphia and last night they gave up three right off the bat. Off the bat of franco. Three run homerun against anderson. Franco with the games big hit but with his next atbat, colorado hit back. As anderson plunked, the pitcher and manager insisted after the game it was not on purpose, but heating up as both benches cleared. Still no punches were thrown. Anderson and weiss thrown out of the game, a game the rockies lost the final score 63. As good as the broncos looked against the bears in preseason game number one, the first post game comments from kubiak were that they have a long ways to go. Yesterday the coach said he really wasnt happy with the way the team practiced especially on better. Youre never satisfied. What he also didnt like was the day after injury report. Turns out fowler fractured his elbow. Perhaps the sideline reporter shouldve reported that. Hey, i didnt even know not even fowler knew. Hes fighting for that number three spot. Even though he wont be out too long, this cant help. Yeah, i didnt feel because i played the rest of the 3rd quarter with no problem with this. And then woke up and had to get an xray and showed a little bit of a fracture. Im not frustd, know, just got to get healthy and once i get healthy, get out there and pick up right where i left off. We still dont know if this will be the best team under mcintyre but we know it will be the best experienced team, been there done that scrimmaged yesterday at folsom field, really looked more like a glorified practice. They did hit a little harder and the quarterbacks got a chance to prove that hes all good after i think from a team perspective, i think it went really well. Personally, you know, im pretty frustrated, you know, how it went. Im a perfectionist and i think i got kind of caught up in the moment of just, you know, being happy to be back out here. By all means, it wasnt a terrible day. But, you know, i just want to be able to make all throws and be able to put us in spots to win games. There wasnt anybody that was overwhelmed, i know its a scrimmage but in the past, putting guys out there that never stepped on the field before. Last night trying to hand the galaxy the first loss at home this season. Skills and goshe with an absolute rocket, what a game for the first goal but it wasnt the only. L. A. Answered with the equalizer a few minutes later. The game ends in a 11 draw. Finally, lacrosse. Semifinals between denver and new york, the last two mll champions and guess what, there thats because denver won theyre seven straight, the two men charged for deliberately killing a Police Officer in new mexico are also wanted for murder in another state. The rain wont state that has already seen unprecedented and historic flooding. Forecasters now concerned the weekend downpour will now cause more damage. A 6yearold is one of several hurt, chaos when a man stabbed a passenger and lit the train on fire. Achieved cult status without saying any lines, why tans are paying tribute to r 2 d 2. But first 6 31, thank you for starting your day with us. Straight to belen de leon, we saw sunny skies and today maybe even warmer. Exactly, highs today in the 90s. Were going to stay there for a few days. You want to get outside, fire up the grill, pool day. Today is looking like a thies day for that. Did nice day for the 50s. Close to 60 degrees in the metro area with only a few clouds. Just a beautiful start over in northeast colorado, sterling, good morning to you. Weve got kind of like a broncos sunrise in that part of the state. Temperatures across most of the front range and closer to the foothills, they do vary. A mix of 50s, 40s and even 30s for friends in leadville, were getting to that time of year when temperatures are starting valleys. This afternoon, it will feel really nice in the 70s, 80s. Here down low, temperatures in the upper 80s, low 90s up and down the i25 corridor and out towards the eastern plains. Now, early this morning, we did have shower activity around el paso and albert county. And most of that rain has fizzled out and across the state were looking at dry weather for the most part for the time being. But well see a few more storms fire up this afternoon. So coming up with the forecast, let you know who has the best chance of seeing that rain. Thanks, belen. Were learning more about the people arrested for shooting in new mexico, a Police Officer. Authorities say 38yearold jessie hanes gunned down officer chavez in hatch, new mexico during a traffic stop. Police also arrested 36yearold james nelson. He was with hanes who were both wanted in ohio for shooting a 62yearold man to death in his home they tried running away mexico but were caught after a chaotic chase. The rain in louisiana, already dealing with historic and unprecedented flooding. This footage showing part of the devastation, one of the areas that saw up to 24 inches of rain within 24 hours, leaving these hundreds of cars and homes stranded. At least three people have died and more than 1,000 people were rescued from dangerous flood waters after declaring a state of emergency. Forced to leave his home after flooding. Just before i got in any carport. 30 minutes later, it was coming across. 30 minutes after that, its in my house. This area forecast said to set record crests over the weekend. The tick fall river on the mississippi border is already on its highest level ever recorded. In east baton rouge parish, residents at an apartment wading through the water eventually rescued by boat. Officials say more than 1,000 people have been rescued from flooded homes and cars. More than 1,000 National Guardsmen have been called to assist in those evacuations. The people forced out of their homes staying at numerous shelters, 20 red cross shelters are open right now and attempting to help the residents. Theyre around 200 shelters at this rekraeks recreation, 200 people in ham. Are seeking shelter. The red cross currently looking for volunteers to help. Watch this a brush fire in northern oregon transformed in to a firenado, the Cornelius Fire Department gave the video, they believe it was sparked by farming equipment, no structures were damaged, nobody injured. So fascinating. A child one of several people hurt when a man stabbed aboard a train and set it on fire. A woman was killed and five other passengers were hurt. A 27yearold man went on a rampage first stabbing several passengers then using a flammable liquid to start a fire on board. The victims ages range from 6 to 50 years old. The suspect was also hurt when he set that fire. He eventually died from his injuries. His motive is under investigation, but officials do not suspect terrorism. More strides in the fight against isis this morning a Kurdish Militia group among the various forces to liberate the city in the coming weeks. Retaken five villages east of the city early this morning and hoping to take more over the very soon, the idea to take control over mosul and then around the city, held since 2015. Consisting of a few hundred men concern over what groups will take over if the forces can kick isis out. Tourism is down in the city of nice following the terrorism attack. Down 40 compared to last year. Lauching a cam launching a campaign to attract Foreign Tourists to the region. In cuba, castro made a rare public appearance to celebrate his 90th birthday. He sat between his brother, president raul castro and the visiting president of venez he took the time to also criticize president barack obama in a letter for not apologizing to japan during a trip to hiroshima in may. New this morning, new York City Police are looking for a suspect they say fatally shot the leader of a mosque and his friend as they left afternoon prayers. Imam and his associate were both shot in the back of the head in queens on saturday. Darkhaired bearded man wearing dwlass glasses with a medium complexion, were working on getting that sketch for you. Many came to demonstrate outside of the mosque yesterday evening saying they want justice. A sailor killed in the pearl harbor attack 70 years ago finally laid to rest in his hometown of Colorado Springs. Navy nc John C England was 20 when he died. He was working in the radio room at the time, historian abandon ship but then he went back several times to save his comrades. Englands body was found buried in a National Cemetery for years, positively identified this year and is now buried at the Evergreen Cemetery next to his parents. Well, he became a fan favorite without saying a word or without anyone seeing his face. The actor who played r2d2 in six star wars films has died. British actor, 38 and appeared in dozens of films and tv shows. He helped Luke Skywalkers Rebel Alliance tight the fight the galactic empire. The fact that this little robot could get, could be so loveable and so adorable. Without ever seeing his face, incredible. You probably dont have to watch out for those storm clouds on your hike today, because we have a dry forecast in store, but its not going way for lock. Check in with meteorologist belen de leon, your forecast coming up. Theyll leave rio with that the victory marks the third consecutive olympics in which the americans have stood on top of the podium. The buzz from canada and the netherlands held an early lead in the race until the third leg when the americans would take the lead for good. The United States finished with 6. 149, 2. 49 seconds ahead of the team f rowing games. . . . You live life your way. We can help you retire your way, too. Financial guidance while youre mastering life. Welcome back, everyone, isnt that just the sunrise that takes your breath away, looking at the reservoir this morning. Not a cloud in the sky right now. But this is an idea what you can to get out. What a gorgeous shot, belen, such a gorgeous morning, what can we expect the rest of the day . More of that, sunshine brightly and temperatures in the 90s, ryan and jessica, this is a nice change of pace because remember last weekend we started off in the cool side and had a few more storms. So this weekend has turned out to be drier. Lets take a look at couple viewers, pictures that you guys sent in. Im just getting all my words this is just stunning. This is the sunset last night sent in by one of our viewers from the front range, see the mountains right there, the silhouette just breath taking. Remember, if you want to get in touch with me, theres several ways to do it through facebook, twitter, snapchat. And also through instagram if you want to tag me with your pictures. So far this year weve had 41 days of 90 degree temperatures or hotter in august weve had seven. So were already at the average had 73 degrees. I really hope we dont get close to that record. But today, were going to have another 90 degree day this afternoon. Our temperatures right now are in the 50s so if you have to do anything outside, do it right now. The high country temperatures in the 40s and some spots waking up to a bit chillier temperatures in the 30s for our friends in leadville. This afternoon, temperatures in the 90s out west, 70s in the mountains, 90s down low and out on the eastern plains. Us temperatures very little wind movement. We will have air quality issues. Going to be unhealthy for sensitive groups and an owe doen action ozone action deal. Chances for storms but the amount of rain it could bring is going to be very small. Around lunch time, still in good shape, anything you have to do outside, put on that sunscreen. Uv index will be high today. Drink plenty of water. After lunch time, well have a storms mainly over the palmer divide and over parts of the san cristos. But notice how it stays mainly dry. Camping in the high country, looking like youre in good shape. And then overnight through tomorrow morning, our skies clear and tomorrow morning, waking up to sunshine. Tonight, 59 your overnight low. Through this evening, hose winds could get gust those winds could get gusty at types, 15 to 20 miles per hour, and the hottest day high of 95 degrees, shorts for the kids at the bus stop possibly. On tuesday and wednesday our temperatures start to take a tumble with that chance of rain increasing as the disturbance makes its way through. Well have another chance for rain, a better chance for rain by the end of the week with another stronger front pushing through with our temperatures dropping in the 80s by friday. So yeah, big difference from monday through friday. Ryan and jessica . Yeah, a shock to my system by i think you can handle it. Were good. Were tough. Thanks. Tradition forms the root of present day football. Taylor is in next with part two of the chat field summer grind and how the chargers keep welcome to the 9news rally, good morning, everyone. Most High School Football camps put the spotlight on varsity aemsment at chatfield senior team, they start with freshmen. Taking a look at the special tradition and how its paid off over time. Look at this reporter and the elements are proving to be a worthy opponent for the chatfield freshmen football team. My goodness, wheres the wind come from, holy cow gentleman im achy and cant wait to sleep in my own bed reporter the layers of dirt are being mistaken for tans. Were disgusting. I want to shower, but were out here working, it feels good. Reporter but theres relief knowing the final practice of the coyote camp is coming to a boiling end. A lot of reporter these practices have become part of the chatfield football culture. Forming a strong base for the regular high school season. Kind of start with this tradition, he started coaching in the 80s, he brought kids up to buena vista and granby, he made it his own. Reporter camp is located 70 miles southwest of the school. The camp itself is set isled in the valley settled in the valley, the drive is a climb. Can shut your phone off. Its super nice, just not having to worry about anything else outside of that. I think every kid at heart just has this core that just wants to be outdoors. I think we all have that and get in those ruts. Reporter toobt is taken football is taken back to its roots here. Not xs and os, and not yelling and screaming and this and that. Just Building Confidence and helping kids build love for themselves. Reporter no hash marks, just dirt and grass today as it was when chargers assistant coach mcgatland arrived for the first time. We had 13 kids and my ranching, my whole family ranching out in the prairie, one tent and we ran a camp. I was the only coach here. [ laughter ] reporter as a cabin now sits in that spot, one mcgatland built with his own two hands. Today it will serve as the thats one right there very good job rowdy rangers reporter stomachs are riding on these performances. Seeking the School Fight Song is the last of challenges to see who earns the steak dinner on the final night. But no one actually loses. A group of dads turn team chefs have spent the day preparing a feast. We learned that early, feed them good. [ laughter ] reporter off the bones. Down here at the end, napkins. Reporter corn, toast, and potatoes. You are welcome, get that bread out of the way. Reporter soon, the barbecue overpowers your mind in to forgetting there arent any showers here. Ribs are great. Reporter and this once chatty group of teens has gone silent for the first time in days. Have are become a team in just 72 hours. Now im understanding why theyre such a good team and so strong, because they come up here like this and new bonding. And they really work on you. With anyone, when you put hard work, when you put sweat, tears, blood together, you make a bond, you know . So each day were here, the harder we work, the closer we get. Reporter and for over 10 years, coach mcgatland has seen the transformation. When you have the remember things like this. This is where it starts. I think when it comes to seniors, they always remember this camp. Its one of their fond memories. Coach is just a great maker of men, thats how i like to describe him. He just shapes up in to this mold that, you know, you come out, youre totally changed person for the better. Reporter the night is coming to a close and the next day will bring a different reality to these young men. Dusk brings one final tradition. Every year is the story around the camp fire. I heard them 50, 60 times. But i want o it to hear them again, and again. Every year, i find the feather until the state championship game. I get, i swear, guys, at that point i knew there was Something Special at that season. I knew wed done the best wed ever done. Reporter the foundation has been set. I think one thing i always take pride in is a seasons do game or lose the last game, i see our guys hug each other and love each other, you know, as a coach, thats probably one of the most awesome things youll hear. Teenage boys dont always have the easiest lives, just see them hug each other and know ha it started at this camp, i think that gets me emotional a lot of times. Reporter the fire has been lit. Strength. Reporter the chatfield varsity team opens september 2 that is a picture perfect sun rise. You see some clouds in the background with a little bit of traffic in the foreground. It will be a sunny day. Its time for coffee break. Lots of rubber ducks will be floating in the water next week. Who is so impressed that i can read this teleprompter with these glasses . This is too much fun. People can donate 5 to adopt a rubber ducky. They will be dropped into the water where they race to win. Owners can win prizes. First place gets 1500. There will be live music, face painting. It is august 20 at 11 00, supports Rocky Mountain crisis line. If you dont want to sign up, its so much fun to see the event. There is nothing like a of little rubber boats floating down the river. Thank you so much for joining us. Much more news and weather as we stay on channel 20. Well see you back here in just . It promises to be another warm and sunny sunday here in Rio De Janeiro as we start the second half of the 2016 Olympic Games. Day nine brings action in 22 sports, 25 gold medals to be won. This morning much of the attention will be outside the venue known for its central role in the celebrations during carnivale. Today its where the womens