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CSP sounds alarm about increase in deadly motorcycle crashes
Authorities are sounding the alarm about deadly motorcycle crashes in our state. According to Colorado State Patrol, there have been 21 fatal motorcycle incidents this year. Historically, there is an increase in traffic deaths in the month of July, but the first two weeks of the month saw a drastic increase. The percentage of all deadly motorcycle crashes investigated by CSP Troopers rose by 37.5 percent. Six of the 16 deadly crashes involved a motorcycle. As of July 16th, 15.5 percent of the 135 deadly crashes involved a motorcycle. Looking at last year, of the 134 motorcycle deaths, half of...
Cedaredge Golf Course Exhibit Features Local Artists
Community members are invited to view the creative works of more than a dozen local artists which are on display in the clubhouse at the Cedaredge Golf Course. Seventeen local artists are participating in the show which continues until October 31. Each work of art is labeled with the artist’s name and contact information. The artwork is available for purchase by contacting the artist directly.
Avoid Arrest! Denver Police Launch Surprise DUI Checkpoints—Find Out Where!
DUI Checkpoints Planned for Denver Area This Weekend. The Metro Denver DUI Task Force is gearing up for a busy weekend, with DUI checkpoints planned throughout the Denver metro area. These efforts are part of a coordinated initiative to enhance road safety and reduce the incidence of impaired driving. Participating...
Benches clear in Red Sox-Rockies after Cal Quantrill brings up Reese McGuire’s legal troubles
On Wednesday, the Colorado Rockies and Boston Red Sox got into a bench-clearing kerfuffle. While this isn't atypical for an MLB outing, what caused the commotion is. In the top of the fourth inning, Red Sox catcher Reese McGuire was at the plate. Rockies starting pitcher Cal Quantrill forced him to fly out to center field, delivering some intense smack talk on his way back to the dugout.
Purple Label, a new lobbying firm, bridges political divides to support businesses
The owners of a new lobbying firm are working to use their bipartisan backgrounds to support small businesses across local, state, and federal levels. Matt La Crue, a Democrat, and Ellie Reynolds, a Republican, say their political differences allow them to do better work for clients through understanding both sides of the aisle.
Colorado Heatwave: Denver Sees Record Highs and Isolated Thunderstorms
Denver, CO – Residents are bracing for a week of intense heat and dynamic weather patterns. Today, temperatures are expected to reach 98°F, significantly above normal highs. Smoke from recent wildfires is forecasted to gradually decrease throughout the day. However, isolated showers and thunderstorms are likely to affect the high country this afternoon and early evening.
Election recount in Colorado confirms Larry Don Suckla's victory; rural communities struggle with mental health access; Denver mayor touts homeless response | WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Today is July 24, 2024, and here's what you need to know:. Colorado Democratic Party, convention delegates 'overwhelmingly' endorse Kamala Harris for president. The Colorado Democratic Party and the state's delegation to next month's Democratic National Convention on Tuesday formally endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris to be the party's presidential nominee, adding to support she's received from state delegations since President Joe Biden announced Sunday that he was withdrawing from the race and endorsing Harris.
Some Colorado Big Lots stores to permanently close
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KKCO) - Big Lots, a retail chain store, has announced that store closures will happen across the U.S. which includes multiple Colorado locations. In June, leaders within the Big Lots company stated that inflation and their inability to compete under economic pressures were some of the reasons for the closures to occur nationwide.
Why the price of Colorado-grown peaches is going up
With the Colorado peach harvest underway, shoppers are already seeing locally grown fruit in stores, at farmers market stands and on restaurant menus. This year, locals may also notice price increases. Producers on the Western Slope say they’ve raised prices to help offset increases in operating costs, such as labor...
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