Motorcycle deaths rise, fatal shooting and senior living community | From the Newsroom

Encore Live, an event production company, announced through a press release on Tuesday its intention to launch Encore Drive-In Nights, a one-night only concert experience at a local drive-in that will feature cinematic interviews and storytelling.

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WATCH OUT FOR THOSE WHO RIDE: Motorcycle deaths are up 24% despite lower traffic volume, CDOT reported on May 7, 2020. July 10 is National Motorcycle Day and serves as a reminder for everyone to watch out as we return to Colorado roads this summer. Motorcyclist fatality statistics: In 2019, 103 motorcyclists were killed on Colorado roads (17% of all roadway deaths that year) Motorcycles comprise 3% of vehicles on the road 2016 had the highest number of motorcycle fatalities at 125 motorcyclists CDOT reminds drivers to use extra caution to avoid colliding with a motorcycle. Allow extra space when following a motorcycle Allow motorcycles the full width of a lane at all times Use extra caution when turning, changing lanes or merging with traffic Never drive distracted or impaired LOCAL FAMILY FEARS COVER-UP in their son's fatal shooting in Carlsbad Caverns. The family is pushing the National Park Service for accountability, after a ranger fatally shot their son during a March traffic stop. Montrose native Charles "Gage" Lorentz was 25. The ranger's body camera shut off for about 26 seconds during the counter, which ended with Lorentz being shot twice. A DEVELOPER CLEARED one hurdle for building a senior living community, when Montrose City Council approved the annexation of the Hilltop Addition on first reading.   INVEST IN YOUR LOCAL JOURNALISM Just $1.99 per week - Become a member of your community today.

Grab some popcorn for an exclusive concert event at the drive-in on July 25 Encore Live, an event production company, announced through a press release on Tuesday its intention to launch Encore Drive-In Nights, a one-night only concert experience at a local drive-in that will feature cinematic interviews and storytelling. Read More Tech company INFOCU5 to expand into Montrose, create over 171 full-time jobs on West Slope Tech company INFOCU5 announced on Tuesday its expansion into Montrose with the plan to create over 171 permanent full-time jobs across rural communities on the Western Slope. Read More Week-long seat belt campaign to coincide with Click It or Ticket, CDOT announced Starting Sunday, July 12, the Colorado Department of Transportation, the Colorado State Patrol and local law enforcement agencies statewide will begin a week-long Click It or Ticket seat belt enforcement period. Read More

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