From the 9NEWS archive: Longtime 9NEWS reporter and anchor Ward Lucas on his career and journalism: "Television is a very personal medium. It makes us feel more human. I think it makes viewers think of us as a little more human." Lucas, who was an investigative reporter and anchor at 9NEWS for more than 30 years until his retirement in 2009, died Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024, at age 75. More local videos here: https://youtube.com/@9news Subscribe to NEXT: https://youtube.com/@Nexton9NEWS Stay connected: 9NEWS Website: https://www.9news.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ilike9news Twitter: https://twitter.com/9NEWS Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/9newsdenver/ Download the 9NEWS App: https://www.9news.com/appredirect/ Sign up for the 9NEWSLETTER: https://www.9news.com/email 9NEWS (KUSA) is located in Denver, Colorado.