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Deadly motorcycle crashes reach all-time high in 2022, CDOT urges road safety

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:47:26 GMT

The Colorado Department of Transportation is warning drivers to be aware of motorcyclists on the road after motorcycle fatalities reached a record high in 2022.Motorcycle fatalities tend to increase during summer months with the nicer weather, so CDOT officials urged all drivers to be cautious and advised motorcyclists to practice safe driving habits.The 149 motorcycle fatalities in 2022 accounted for 20% of the state’s total traffic fatalities but the motorcycles involved represented only 3% of the state’s vehicle registrations, CDOT officials said in a news release. The number of motorcycle fatalities has generally risen since 2003 when 73 motorcyclists died.The counties with the most motorcycle deaths in 2022 were El Paso with 25, Jefferson with 19, Adams with 12, Denver with 12 and Arapahoe with 11.So far this year, motorcycle deaths are down 22% compared to this time last year; 21 motorcyclists have died on Colorado roads, down from 27 fatalities at this time last y...

Broncos announces dates, times for preseason games

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:47:26 GMT

The Broncos announced the dates and times for their preseason schedule Wednesday.Denver will start its three-game preseason slate with a road matchup against the Arizona Cardinals that’s scheduled to kick off at 7 p.m. Aug. 11. The Broncos will remain on the road when they play the San Francisco 49ers on Aug. 19 at 6:30 p.m. The game will mark the 40th preseason matchup against San Francisco, with the Broncos leading the series, 23-16.The Broncos will conclude the preseason at home against the Los Angeles Rams on Aug. 26 at 7 p.m. Head coach Sean Payton said last weekend the goal is to host a joint practice with the Rams before the preseason finale.“(Rams Head Coach) Sean (McVay) and I have talked,” Payton said. “The ownership groups are connected, along with (Rams General Manager) Les (Sneed) and (General Manager) George (Paton). There has been no announcement made, but our hope and goal is to have a chance to practice here.”Parker selected for accelerator program: Broncos third-ye...

Morgan County couple in their 80s cleaning up damage after tornado hits their home

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:47:26 GMT

BRUSH, Colo.— A Morgan County couple is struggling with repairs after a tornado hit their home during severe storms last week.“This one had its eyes right on us,” said Beth Dirkes.The tornado hit right on the home Beth and David Dirkes, both 86 years old. The home suffered extensive damage both inside and out.Beth said the tornado hit their home around dinner time last Wednesday.Read more on Denver7.

Denver Public Schools has lacked a safety chief for 6 months amid rising gun violence

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:47:26 GMT

Denver Public Schools has lacked a safety chief for six months as the district grapples with rising youth gun violence and a shooting inside its largest high school.The district attributed a delay in filling the position to several factors, including media coverage of the school board, whose infighting has been widely reported, and a desire to find a candidate who understands both safety and students’ social and emotional needs, according to a district document obtained by Chalkbeat.The former chief of the DPS climate and safety department, Mike Eaton, left the district in November after more than a decade. The department has other vacancies as well. The interim safety chief, Robert Grossaint, is out on medical leave, according to a district spokesperson. And one of two deputy chiefs, Melissa Craven, left DPS last month.The short staffing comes at a time when students, parents, and educators are particularly worried about school safety. Three shootings in and around East High School...

Panda Express offers orange chicken sandwich at select SoCal locations

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:47:26 GMT

For a limited time, Panda Express is offering an orange chicken sandwich at select Southern California locations.The OC Sandwich, as it is called, will be offered Wednesday through July 11 at just five restaurants in the Southland. They are:27670-b Santa Margarita Pkwy., Mission Viejo, 926918510 Firestone Blvd., Downey, 9024114480 Merced Ave., Baldwin Park, 91706 15528 Whittier Blvd. b, Whittier, 90603 25276 Marguerite Pkwy #104, Mission Viejo, 92692 “Inspired by fan favorite dish The Original Orange Chicken, the OC Sandwich marries its beloved sweet and tangy flavors with America’s favorite comfort food, fried chicken,” Panda Express noted in a news release. “The OC Sandwich is made with crispy chicken glazed in our signature Orange Sauce, topped with pickles and sriracha aioli in a potato bun.”The menu item comes after it had one of Panda Express’ most successful limited-time launches at the restaurant’s Innovation Kitchen in Pasadena in September 2021 and 2022, officials exp...

Suspect in stabbing deaths of 4 Idaho students indicted by grand jury 

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:47:26 GMT

A grand jury has indicted a man who was already charged in the stabbing deaths of four University of Idaho students, allowing prosecutors to skip a planned week-long preliminary hearing that was set for late June.Bryan Kohberger was arrested late last year and charged with burglary and four counts of first-degree murder in connection with the Nov. 13, 2022, killings of Xana Kernodle, Ethan Chapin, Madison Mogen and Kaylee Goncalves at a rental home near the University of Idaho campus. At the time, Kohberger was a graduate student studying criminology at nearby Washington State University, and the killings left the close-knit communities of Moscow, Idaho, and Pullman, Washington, reeling.A preliminary hearing — where prosecutors must show a judge that there is enough evidence to justify moving forward with felony charges — had been scheduled to begin June 26. But on Tuesday, a grand jury indicted Kohberger on the same criminal charges, effectively rerouting the case directly to the s...

Korina Adams and Destiny Darling Killed, Gustavo Caldera Arrested after Red-Light Crash on Saliman Road [Carson City, NV]

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:47:26 GMT

Two Killed, Several Hurt in Multi-Car Accident near East William StreetCARSON CITY, NV (May 17, 2023) – Sunday night, Korina Adams and Destiny Darling were killed in a red-light crash on Saliman Road.Authorities responded to the scene around 10:00 p.m., near the intersection of East William Street and Saliman Road.Per reports, 26-year-old Gustavo Caldera was evading police when he ran a red light and struck a black Jeep Cherokee.Medics pronounced 27-year-old Adams and 28-year-old Darling, both from Reno, dead at the scene. Meanwhile, paramedics took the passengers inside the Jeep to a nearby hospital with various injuries.Investigators also say the Toyota Corolla matched the description of a car involved in a previous theft. Emergency crews closed off the surrounding area of Saliman Road for a brief time during cleanup and preliminary duties. Once available, further details will be provided.The team at Sweet James offers their warm and sincerest sympathies to the friends and f...

Woman Injured in Hit-and-Run Crash on Robinson Street [Carson, NV]

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:47:26 GMT

Woman Hospitalized Following Vehicle Crash near Carson StreetCARSON CITY, NV (May 17, 2023) – Friday evening, a 55-year-old woman suffered injuries in a hit-and-run crash on Robinson Street.The incident happened at around 8:00 p.m. near Carson Street on April 28th.According to reports, a sedan driving westbound on Robinson struck the female pedestrian for unknown reasons. The driver immediately fled and did not give aid to the victim.Responding paramedics arrived and rushed the victim to a local hospital for treatment of serious injuries. Officials currently withheld the name of the pedestrian until her family is notified.Authorities described the suspect vehicle as a black four-door sedan with a distinct black license plate featuring yellow lettering with damage to the right front.Carson City police officials are asking anyone with information about the hit-and-run crash on Robinson Street to call their local offices or text your anonymous tip to Secret Witness at 775-322-490...

Romarye Kenneth Stiger, 1 Other Killed in Fiery Crash on Interstate 10 [Phoenix, AZ]

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:47:26 GMT

Car Accident on 19th Avenue Left Two FatalitiesPHOENIX, AZ (May 17, 2023) – Early Sunday morning, a crash on Interstate 10 claimed the life of Romarye Kenneth Stiger and one other person.On May 7th, just before 3:30 a.m., officers received a report about a wrong-way collision in the eastbound lanes of Interstate 10 and 19th Avenue.According to reports, a wrong-way vehicle traveling at high speeds crashed head-on with an SUV. Both of the vehicles were engulfed in flames, seriously injuring Stiger and the 25-year-old driver of the wrong-way vehicle.After the initial crash, a third car, occupied by three women, struck the two vehicles, leaving the occupants with injuries.Emergency crews arrived to the site of the collision shortly after. There, they pronounced the 25-year-old driver, of Texas, and 30-year-old Romarye Kenneth Stiger dead at the scene. Meanwhile, medics transported the three injured women to a local hospital for treatment of minor injuries.The Sweet James team send...

Hundreds of apartments might sprout at prime Berkeley commercial site

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:47:26 GMT

Retail section of a 207-unit, 8-story residential development at 1598 University Avenue in Berkeley, concept. (Trachtenberg Architects)BERKELEY — Hundreds of homes could sprout at a Berkeley site as part of a project that would replace some existing commercial buildings, city documents show.The development would consist of 207 residences and ground-floor commercial spaces, according to documents on file with Berkeley city planners.Related ArticlesHousing | Good Sam hospital campus revamp pushes ahead in San Jose Housing | Renter outcry in the East Bay: Who should pay for landlord improvements? Housing | Photos: Tech exec selling Millennium Tower penthouse in San Francisco for $14 million Housing | Real estate’s popularity as investment tumbles to 5-year low Housing | Site for potential San Jose development lands buyer The development is slated to sprout at the corner of University Avenue and C...