Drivers of boxy SUVs and pickup trucks are more likely to kill pedestrians, study finds
(CNN) — Big trucks and SUVs, especially those with flat front ends, aren’t just more intimidating to look at, they are genuinely deadlier…
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With big new EV motor investment, GM aims to cut reliance on China
New York (CNN) — General Motors has entered into a partnership with a small Wisconsin start-up, Niron Magnetics, to develop electric motor…
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Colorado Springs receives federal funds to increase traffic safety by reducing deaths, injuries, crashes
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The city announced Monday that it will receive a $280,000 federal grant from the “Safe Streets and Roads for All”…
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Teen drives wrong way on I-25 in Colorado Springs overnight, crashes into police cruiser
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Police say that a 16-year-old girl was driving the wrong way on Interstate 25 early Friday morning and ended up…
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Evacuation order lifted after van crash, fire, & propane leak in downtown Colorado Springs
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — An evacuation order was lifted near a downtown Colorado Springs intersection on the morning of November 1, 2023.…
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Chilly night for trick-or-treaters in southern Colorado
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Families had until 7 p.m. Tuesday to enjoy a safe, fun and free Halloween event at the Salvation Army office, 908…
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Multi-car crash Saturday temporarily closes eastbound U.S. 24 in Ute Pass; icy conditions cited
EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — The first tangible proof of wintry weather expected this weekend happened around 9:30 Saturday morning, in the…
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Fatal commercial motor vehicle crashes see a downward trend in Colorado
COLORADO, USA (KRDO)– New data from Colorado State Patrol (CSP) is finding a downward trend in fatal commercial motor vehicle (CMV) crashes. …
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Winter season tips to prevent the risk of motor vehicle theft
COLORADO, USA (KRDO)– Winter is right around the corner, and Colorado State Patrol (CSP) is giving some tips on how to prevent yourself from Motor…
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Pedestrian killed Friday night by vehicle in hit-and-run incident, Colorado Springs police say
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Three blocks of Tejon Street near the Interstate 25 bridge were closed for several hours Friday night as police…
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Breast Cancer Awareness Month at St. Mary-Corwin Hospital
PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO)– In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October, St. Mary-Corwin Hospital (SMC) is hosting a special event for its…
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Denver International Airport announces new site location for consolidated rental car facility
DENVER, Colo. (KRDO)– The Denver International airport (DEN) has announced a new site location for a rental car facility. In order to serve…
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Updating traffic conditions on second full day of train derailment on I-25 in Pueblo
PUEBLO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — More drivers appeared to be following the Colorado Department of Transportation’s advice Tuesday, to use Highway 115…
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Train derailment near Pueblo frustrates thousands of drivers Monday
PUEBLO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — Hours-long traffic jams on Interstate 25 near Pueblo on both sides of a train derailment, coal spill and collapsed…
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East Las Vegas St. reopens following overnight train derailment
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO)– East Las Vegas Street has now been reopened following a train derailment on the night of Oct. 9. At around…
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Man arrested following carjacking and attempting to evade police
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO)– A 32-year-old man has been arrested after reportedly stealing a car and attempting to evade police. On Monday,…
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Fall 2023 proposed service changes for Mountain Metropolitan Transit
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO)– Mountain Metropolitan Transit (MMT) is implementing new service enhancements to address its weekend on-time…
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Aurora Police Department warns of card skimming scams
AURORA, Colo. (KRDO)– The Aurora Police Department’s (APD) Economic Crimes Unit (ECU) is warning the public of a scam involving contactless payment…
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As United Auto Workers strike continues, local experts say buy soon
COLORADO, USA (KRDO) – As the United Auto Workers strike against the Big Three auto manufacturers in the United States is now in its 4th day, a local…
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I-25 reopens at Abriendo Avenue in Pueblo after semi-truck crash, debris cleanup Friday
PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) – A single-vehicle crash Friday morning led authorities to close I-25 in both directions in the middle of the Steel City. KRDO…
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