Good morning! Here’s a rundown of the biggest stories of the day for Wednesday, July 9, 2014. Download our , and apps for breaking news throughout the day. Want only the best sports news? Download our new Denver Post Sports app for and .
1. COLO. ATTORNEY GENERAL JOHN SUTHERS VS. HILLARY HALL
A Boulder District Court judge will hear arguments Wednesday morning in the state’s lawsuit against the Boulder County Clerk’s office. and Recorder Hillary Hall on Thursday.
2. OBAMA IN DENVER TODAY
Wednesday to discuss the economy at Cheesman Park, then raise money for U.S. Sen. Mark Udall’s re-election campaign at a private luncheon at the Westin Denver Downtown hotel.
3. UDALL IS A NO SHOW
Sen. Mark Udall’s staff said Wednesday that legislative business in Washington D.C. in Denver featuring President Barack Obama.
4. WATCH: AARON HARBOR INTERVIEWS FORMER DENVER MAYOR BILL VIDAL
Aaron Harber talks with former .
5. OIL AND GAS BATTLE LINES DRAWN
Fronts in the fight over local control of oil and gas drilling are taking shape, with groups collecting signatures — three backed by environmentalists and two by industry.
6. 10-YEARS IN PRISON FOR NEW ORLEANS MAYOR
Former to 10 years in prison for bribery, money laundering and other corruption that spanned his two terms as mayor — including the chaotic years after Hurricane Katrina hit in 2005.
7. ROCKIES DICK MONFORT: “OUR RECORD IS AWFUL”
Besieged by injuries, and plagued by poor pitching and inconsistent offense, the Rockies have sunk near the bottom of the National League West as the all-star break nears. this season — but only if the Rockies remained healthy.
8. PHOTOS: OBAMA RACKS THEM UP IN LODO
President Barack at Wynkoop Brewery in downtown Denver after arriving in Colorado on Tuesday evening, July 8, 2014. He also sat down for dinner with five individuals who have written to him at Wazee Supper Club.
9. ID THEFT RING INDICTED
Nine people have been as suspects in an identity theft ring.
