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Colorado motorcycle deaths reached record high in 2022

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:53:37 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Colorado's sunny climate has a downside, as walkers, motorcyclists and scooter riders are seeing record fatalities on the road. Is lane splitting legal in Colorado? The Centennial State had a record number of motorcycle crash fatalities last year, part of a three-year trend in rising crash numbers that began during the COVID pandemic and has yet to abate. Between 2019 and 2022, crash fatalities of all kinds have risen by 27%, with a record number of fatalities in 2022.The increase was particularly pronounced with two-wheeled and two-legged transport, though it rose across most categories of vehicle type. There were 149 motorcycle crash fatalities in 2022, the highest ever and about twice as many as 10 years ago. Pedestrian fatalities also reached a record high last year, with 111 across the state, up from 94 in 2021. Motorcycle crashes happen mainly in highly populated counties along the Front Range, including El Paso County with 25, Jefferson County with 19, Ada...

From a fog machine to a unicycle: Here were Uber's most unique forgotten items last year

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:53:37 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- If you've ever forgotten something in an Uber, you're not alone.In fact, the ridesharing app publishes an annual "lost and found" list that includes the most commonly forgotten items, as well as the most forgetful cities.There is also a list of what Uber dubbed the most unique items lost last year. Colorado motorcycle fatalities reached record high in 2022 Forgetting your phone or wallet in an Uber is one thing, but what if you forgot your fog machine or unicycle?Well, some riders did.The most unique items forgotten by Uber riders last yearMany of the most unique items could be considered highly sentimental to the riders that lost them, including a Danny DeVito Christmas ornament and paintings of a rider's wife.There were a few unique living things that riders forgot. Most were pets, such as turtles or hamsters, but one rider reported to Uber that they lost their girlfriend.One rider reported that they had lost "self-respect, mostly" in their Uber. Is it legal ...

Guide: How you can celebrate Mother's Day in Denver

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:53:37 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — It's almost Mother's Day once again and as your May calendar fills up, there are plenty of ways you can celebrate that special lady in your life.FOX31 has put together a list of different activities in the Denver metro area on Mother's Day weekend. Eat, drink, be merryBruz Beers Mother's Day Beer and Cheese Pairing, Denver, May 15The Brown Palace Hotel & Spa Mother's Day Brunch, Denver, May 14Dazzle jazz club Mother's Day Brunch, Denver, May 14Jax Fish House and Oyster Bar Mother's Day Brunch, Denver/Boulder, May 14Lake House -Pelican Bay at Cherry Creek Mother's Day Brunch, Denver, May 14 The Maven Hotel at Dairy Block Mother's Day Brunch, Denver, May 14 Mizuna five course Mother's Day Brunch, Denver, May 14 Plot Twist Bakery Mother's Day Tea class, Lakewood, May 14The Post Chicken & Beer Mother's Day Brunch, Denver, May 12-14West End Tavern Mother's Day Brunch, Boulder, May 14 Casa Bonita will open in May, but when? Activities to get you movingArtisan Mar...

Pilots at American, Southwest, ratchet up strike threats

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:53:37 GMT

(AP/WSVN) — Pilots at American Airlines have voted to authorize a strike, and Southwest Airlines pilots are preparing to join them, as unions put more pressure on the airlines to approve new contracts with hefty pay raises.The actions by pilots are highly unlikely to lead to walkouts anytime soon.On Monday, however, pilots across the country picketed, including at Miami International Airport. “It’s a demonstration of our frustration with the slow progress at the negotiations table, our contracts been overdue now, we’ve been negotiating for four years and were still unable to come to some real win-win solutions with the company at the table,” said President of Allied Pilots Association Ed Sicher. Federal law prohibits airline unions from striking without the approval of a U.S. mediation board – a rare step that has not occurred with negotiations at either American or Southwest. Congress and the president can also act to prevent a strike if one appears imminent...

Everything you need to know about King Charles III’s coronation

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:53:37 GMT

(CNN) — With the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, at her rural Balmoral home in September, Charles III instantly became King. In the days that followed, he was formally proclaimed Britain’s new monarch and now, after months of painstaking preparation, his coronation is upon us.Heir to the throne for 70 years, Charles will be officially crowned in a magnificent and deeply religious ceremony on May 6. Thousands will gather at Westminster Abbey and the surrounding streets of central London to take in a glorious display of British pageantry.There’s a lot of speculation floating around, and some elements are still being fine-tuned, but if it’s official, we’ve got you covered. Here’s CNN’s essential guide to the celebrations — we’ll keep updating it to ensure you stay in the know.What is a coronation?Charles’ accession took place when the Queen died. It was, as expected, a deeply somber period when the nation came togethe...

‘Multiple fatalities’ on Illinois highway following crashes

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:53:37 GMT

DIVERNON, Ill. (AP) — A windstorm in south-central Illinois kicked up dangerous clouds of dust off farm fields Monday, blinding drivers and causing numerous crashes and “multiple fatalities” on Interstate 55, police said.The late morning crashes involved 40 to 60 cars and multiple tractor-trailers, two of which caught fire, Illinois State Police Maj. Ryan Starrick said. The highway was shut down in both directions in Montgomery County, 75 miles (120 kilometers) north of St. Louis.“The cause of the crashes is due to excessive winds blowing dirt from farm fields across the highway, leading to zero visibility,” Starrick said at a news conference.He reported that there were “multiple fatalities” but did not give an exact number, saying that would be released later in the day.Winds at the time were gusting between 35 mph (56 kph) and 45 mph (74 kph), the National Weather Service said.“It’s very flat, very few trees,” meteorologist Chuck Schaffer said. “It’s been very dr...

DeSantis signs death penalty, crime bills as 2024 run looms

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:53:37 GMT

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday signed a bill allowing the death penalty in child rape convictions, despite a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that banned capital punishment in such cases.DeSantis, a Republican, also signed two other components of his criminal justice legislative package during a ceremony at a policing museum in a city outside Orlando.https://twitter.com/GovRonDeSantis/status/1653100659493724174The governor, who is expected to announce a run for president in the coming weeks, has leaned into an aggressive conservative agenda on crime and other issues ahead of his expected candidacy as he seeks to bolster support among the Republican base.The signings came as DeSantis has faced widespread criticism over his battle with Disney and marked his first appearance after an overseas trade mission, with the routinely on-message governor returning to practiced rh...

Woman taken to hospital after equipment falls at Harvard T stop

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:53:37 GMT

A woman was taken to an area hospital Monday after a piece of falling electrical equipment hit her at the Harvard MBTA station, according to Cambridge fire officials. Officials said the incident happened Monday afternoon when the approximately 200 pound piece of equipment fell on the station’s Red Line inbound platform.The equipment had been suspended from a pole within the station and hit a woman in her late 20s as it came down, officials said. Officials said the woman suffered non-life-threatening injuries. The scene was clear as of around 5:15 p.m., though debris could still be seen on a Red Line platform roped off with caution tape. This incident follows a matter of weeks after a ceiling panel fell on a platform at Harvard station on March 1. Officials said the panel served to boost the aesthetics of the station and absorb noise, adding that it weighed between 20 and 25 pounds. The T later released video of the incident, showing the panel narrowly missing a ...

New images show pipe bomb found in truck of man accused in Weare, NH explosions

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:53:37 GMT

New images show a pipe bomb that investigators said they found in the truck of a man accused in connection with two explosions in Weare, New Hampshire last week. Dale Stewart, 54, of Webster, New Hampshire has been charged in the case and already appeared in Hillsborough County Superior Court in New Hampshire last week, where he pleaded not guilty. Stewart is now expected to appear in federal court on Wednesday to face additional charges. Authorities outlined allegations against Stewart in a federal criminal complaint, which included photos of the alleged bomb officials said they found in Stewart’s truck. Officials said the first explosion went off on Wednesday night last week. A second explosion followed on Thursday morning, injuring a passerby, officials said. The man who was injured is expected to be okay.Investigators said they were able to track Stewart down and search his vehicle. Officials said explosive devices in this case were made of PVC pipe and fille...

Unsettled Start to May

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:53:37 GMT

Spring in New England… if you know, you know. We’ve spent the last 12 days below average in Boston, our last above average day was April 18th! We broke that trend today, but only for a day as we head back in the other direction for the rest of this week.It was nice to see the sun back today after a very gray and wet weekend. Saturday wasn’t too bad with the rain showers holding off until Saturday evening. But starting Saturday evening until the rain ended this morning, we had some pretty impressive totals across the area — some towns approaching 4″ of rain! There were localized downpours especially overnight last night which is why some of these totals varied from one side of town to the other. Take Beverly for example, the airport reported 3.03″ of rain with another report of 3.88″. Either way, it was a soaker for everyone across New England.Despite the last two days being quite a soaker across New England, the month of April actually broug...