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Study: Missouri among 'most dangerous states' for motorcycling

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:35:56 GMT

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - Missouri is considered one of the "most dangerous states" for motorcyclists, according to new findings from online insurance company Quote Wizard. A Quote Wizard study published earlier this month says Missouri had the third-highest death rate per 10,000 motorcycle riders, based on 2021 data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The one street where every home is cited, no matter what condition The study says 151 people on motorcycles died in crashes in 2021, a death rate of 11.9 per 10,000 riders. Missouri's rate spiked nearly 23% from 2020 and was higher than every state but Texas and Arkansas. Quote Wizard said there are three common factors leading up to many of these deaths: Alcohol, climate and helmet use. Per the study, around one-third of motorcycle crashes leading to deaths stemmed from alcohol use. States with warmer temperatures were more prone to motorcycle-related deaths. Close Thanks for signing up! ...

Illinois to require pay scales in future job postings

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:35:56 GMT

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - Starting in 2025, Illinois will require most employers to include pay scales in future job postings.Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed HB3129 into effect last week, which makes it illegal for employers with more than 15 or more workers to not include pay scales and benefits for any job posting. The one street where every home is cited, no matter what condition According to the newly-signed legislation, a pay scale refers to the wage or salary, or range of either, that an employer "reasonably expects in good faith to offer.” Applicable job postings will not only be required to show pay scales, but also a description of bonuses, stock options and other incentives offered within companies. Along with pay transparency, the law requires employers to notify employees of all opportunities for promotion within 14 days of making an external job posting for a position. Cannabis recall in Missouri: Dispensaries pulling 60K products This change is set to take effect on January ...

NOAA releases fall weather predictions for Missouri

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:35:56 GMT

(NEXSTAR) – Sick of the summer heat? The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has got some bad news for you. The agency released its 90-day forecast Thursday, predicting the broad weather conditions we expect to see around the country between September and November. For the vast majority of the country, it's looking like a hot summer will transition into a warm fall. The Northeast and Southwest have the highest chances of seeing above-average temperatures this fall, according to NOAA. Odds of a ‘strong’ El Niño grow again: Will you feel it? No states are expecting a colder-than-average fall season, but a swath of the Midwest and Plains states have equal chances of warm or cool weather. For some states, those hot temperatures are expected to be paired with clear skies – or at least few rain clouds. Only the Southeast and Alaska are expecting above-average precipitation. Meanwhile, the Pacific Northwest, Great Lakes and part of the Southwest are expected to get less...

One in five Colorado state jobs is vacant. Will bonuses, better pay entice workers?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:35:56 GMT

Krista Bernard walks into her work with dementia and Alzheimer’s patients at a state-run veterans’ home in Florence knowing that most days, she’ll be doing the work of two people.Usually, it means an exhausting shift of running around trying to keep the 11 residents cared for, clean and happy. Sometimes, it means there are not enough hands to help when a memory care resident becomes disoriented and struggles. Sometimes, that means she’s choked, concussed or kicked hard enough to hobble her. Just recently, a resident wrenched her wrist badly enough to warrant an MRI.She doesn’t fault patients for their illnesses and credits her bosses for help when she’s hurt. It’s an unfortunate reality of a fraught environment — made doubly so by her double duties.“100%, I believe that, in those instances, if I had a second aide with me and I wasn’t doing it by myself, I don’t think those things would have happened as easily and we w...

“Outrageous government conduct:” Attorneys file motion to dismiss charges against Cañon City woman in baby’s death

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:35:56 GMT

An attorney representing the woman charged with child abuse resulting in serious bodily injury has filed a motion to dismiss her case based on “outrageous government conduct.”The motion filed by Thom LeDoux on behalf of his client, Brook Crawford, 20, claims the 11th Judicial District Attorney’s comments made in an Aug. 1 television interview with KRDO Channel 13 regarding the case are highly prejudicial.On Aug. 8, the Court gave the District Attorney’s Office 14 days to file a response.Crawford’s son, 10-month-old Edward Hayes, died May 23 after he allegedly was abused by his caregiver, William Jacobs, 21, Crawford’s live-in boyfriend. He has formally been charged with first-degree murder.On July 26, the court held a preliminary hearing for Crawford, and at the end of the hearing, rather than finding probable cause and binding the charge over for trial, the presiding magistrate, Claire LeBeau, took the issue under advisement and invited the parties to submit briefs as to whether th...

Planet Bluegrass responds to sexual harassment allegations

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:35:56 GMT

Planet Bluegrass has responded to sexual harassment claims in a lawsuit filed by a former female employee against owner Craig Ferguson.Ferguson is being sued by a former employee alleging persistent sexual harassment, unwanted touching, and wrongful termination, according to a lawsuit filed Friday in Boulder County District Court.“We received a complaint that is not characteristic of who we are,” said Planet Bluegrass attorney Josh Kirkpatrick in a statement. “This community knows that we have spent the last three decades creating a respectful and admirable community here. Our festival community is known across the country for its high standards and sense of integrity that values people most of all. This complaint is unprecedented and in conflict with our history and our values.“Not only are many of the allegations contained within this complaint flatly unsubstantiated, it does not accurately reflect the true nature of various parties’ interactions or even the described events. Prio...

One person dead after shooting near downtown, Denver police investigating

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:35:56 GMT

One person is dead after a shooting in Denver and police homicide detectives are investigating.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Man shot, killed by Denver police was holding a marker, not a weapon Crime and Public Safety | Deaths in Colorado declined in 2022, but were still higher than pre-pandemic levels. Is this the new normal? Crime and Public Safety | Man shot in Denver on East 23rd Avenue dies at hospital Crime and Public Safety | Rally outside Jeffco DA’s office calls for arrest in fatal shooting at Tesla charging station in Edgewater Crime and Public Safety | Man shot dead in Denver was working security at Denver strip club The shooting happened near the 2200 block of Welton Street, Denver Police Department officials said in a posting at 1:28 a.m. on X, the social media site formerly called Twitter. The victim was taken to a hospital and died later Wednesday morning, police said.The...

Colorado test scores improve, hinting at a pandemic recovery

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:35:56 GMT

Colorado students’ performance in math and literacy is starting to rebound to levels not seen since before the coronavirus pandemic shuttered schools three years ago, according to new data released by the state Department of Education Thursday.But significant achievement gaps continue to persist statewide among demographic and other groups, most notably among English language learners, according to the latest Colorado Measures of Academic Success test scores.Another disparity has also emerged: Boys’ test scores appear to be recovering more quickly than girls’, a trend that puzzled state education officials.“It’s very good we are seeing the rebound for boys, but we need a better understanding of what is happening with the girls in the state,” said Colorado Education Commissioner Susana Córdova.The news that Colorado students’ test scores are approaching pre-pandemic levels is not only good news but also in contrast to how children are performing nationally.Students’ math...

How each Colorado school performed on CMAS tests

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:35:56 GMT

Colorado students’ performance in math and literacy is starting to rebound to levels not seen since before the coronavirus pandemic shuttered schools three years ago, according to new data released by the state Department of Education Thursday.Read the full story: Colorado test scores improve, hinting at a pandemic recoveryGet more Colorado news by signing up for our Mile High Roundup email newsletter.

Here are Colorado’s top-performing schools on 2023 CMAS tests

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:35:56 GMT

Most of the schools with the highest scores on the latest Colorado Measures of Academic Success – or CMAS – test results are located in the Denver metro area. Three schools had top scores in both math and English Language Arts categories. They were Polaris Elementary in Denver, Dennison Elementary School in Lakewood and Zach Elementary School in Fort Collins.The Colorado Department of Education released the 2023 CMAS results on Thursday. The tests are graded on a scale of 650 to 850. Scores at 750 or above means that students met or exceeded expectations, an indication that they are on track to being ready for college or a career, according to the agency.Here are the schools with the highest scores in both the English Language Arts and math categories:Top five performing schools in English Language Arts Polaris Elementary, Denver; Denver Public Schools; 799 Dennison Elementary School, Lakewood; Jeffco Public Schools; 791 Zach Elementary, Fort Collins; Poudre School District; 791 Hul...