A suspect fleeing a hit-and-run accident crashed into the steps of the Colorado Supreme Court building on October 1. The initial collision took place on the Auraria Campus. According to reports, campus police saw a black Acura strike a pedestrian and flee the scene. They pursued the car until it ran a red light at… read more
Cooper Tire and Rubber Co. and TBC Corp. are recalling more than 1,400 motorcycle tires, after they discovered possible defects that could lead to accidents. The recall applies to Wild Country Radial XTX Sport tires size 265/65R18. The manufacturers received reports of cracking problems and broken ply cords, which can increase the risk of blowouts… read more
The Colorado Court of Appeals is turning a trial into a learning experience by hearing oral arguments at Central High School on October 16. The event is part of Courts in the Community, an outreach program sponsored by the Colorado Judicial Branch to show students how the American court system works. Judges will hear one… read more
A three-year-old Colorado boy drowned in a neighbor’s pool during a visit with his grandparents. The victim’s father has filed a wrongful death suit against the couple, alleging that their negligent supervision directly caused the boy’s death. In July 2013, the boy’s family was visiting the grandparents before a relative was deployed to Afghanistan. According… read more
Gideon L. Connelly lost his leg in 2011. On October 2, he made huge strides at this year’s Warrior Games in Colorado Springs. Three years ago, the Senior Airman badly injured his left leg in a motorcycle accident. Despite extensive surgical and therapeutic efforts, his doctors eventually gave him a choice: keep the leg and… read more
A 50-year-old Broomfield man died in a motorcycle collision on Saturday, October 4. According to reports from the Colorado Highway Patrol, the man was riding westbound on U.S. 24 when the accident occurred. About 12 miles east of Buena Vista, the man tried to pass using a passing zone when he was hit by an… read more
November 11 is Veteran’s day, the day we set aside to honor the service men and women who risk their lives to protect our way of life. Unfortunately, many soldiers can face challenges readjusting to civilian life. Many veterans suffer from traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), both of which can lead… read more
A pregnant mother from Greeley and her 9-year-old daughter were killed in a collision with a tractor-trailer late last month. A 24-year-old male passenger riding with them was airlifted to the North Colorado Medical Center in Greeley with serious injuries. The group was riding in a pickup truck on Weld County Road 31. As they… read more
The Mountain Shadow Riders of Colorado Springs held its 14th Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Ride to raise money for the Susan G. Komen Foundation of Southeastern Colorado. The Mountain Shadow Riders are a local chapter of Women on Wheels (WOW), an organization dedicated to “unit[ing] all women motorcycle enthusiasts for recreation, education, mutual support, recognition,… read more
The Colorado State University (CSU) football team lost a significant piece of its offense when the its second-leading receiver sustained a possible concussion before the team’s game against Boston College. Head coach Jim McElwain said that Joe Hansley suffered a head injury during a “practice mishap” earlier in the week and that he would rather… read more
