Colorado
State troopers warn against speeding as temperatures in Colorado increase
EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KKTV) – As warmer weather approaches, the Colorado State Patrol warns drivers against speeding.
Warmer weather often increases traffic, and troopers say nicer weather and traffic congestion can contribute to feelings of impatience and aggression.
Troopers said speeding citations peaked in April 2024, with 4,341 citations given out, and remained high through the end of October.
According to troopers, speeding can result in increased rollover accidents, reduced control, extended stopping distances, compromised safety features, decreased reaction time and greater impact force.
Troopers said El Paso County led Colorado with 327 citations for speeding in school and work zones, over 100 more than in 2023.
“The temptation to speed is a real issue for some drivers, whether it is time pressure, an adrenaline rush or a lack of awareness of the risks toward others,” said Chief of the Colorado State Patrol Col. Mathew C. Packard.
“Yet, controlling this urge is the responsibility of every license holder.”
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Multiple fire departments jumped in to help when a fire broke out in Franktown, Colorado, on Sunday afternoon.
The Franktown Fire Protection District said firefighters were called to a home on Empire Drive around 2:30 p.m. The fire department said multiple floors of the home collapsed as the fire continued to spread through the building, and crews at the scene went into defensive mode to keep the flames from spreading into the nearby wooded area.
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, Castle Rock Fire and Rescue Department, South Metro Fire Rescue, Rattlesnake Fire Protection District, Kiowa Fire Protection District, and Elizabeth Fire Rescue all responded to the scene to provide aid.
Due to calm winds, the FFPD said it was easier for firefighters to stop the fire from spreading further. Crews brought the blaze under control and, as of 4 p.m., were continuing to ensure all hot spots were fully extinguished.
The family who lived in the home escaped safely, and the department said no one was injured.
In the first offensive explosion of spring training, when the Rockies totalled 13 hits and scored 11 runs, including a three-hit, three-RBI performance by Brenton Doyle and a homer from Adael Amador, the Rockies beat Arizona 11-6 for their first spring training win on Saturday.
The Rockies (1-1) will now face their first opponent other than the Diamondbacks when they take on the Texas Rangers (1-1) today at Surprise Stadium.
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RHP Jimmy Herget, one of the Rockies best relievers last season, will get the start in his first action of spring training. “The Human Glitch” recorded career highs in appearances (59), innings (83.1 IP) and strikeouts (81) while posting a 2.48 ERA in his first season with Colorado in 2025. Due to his success, Herget is now auditioning for a spot in the rotation.
Warren Schaeffer is starting out with a lefty-heavy lineup, with six left-handed batters, to take on Texas LHP MacKenzie Gore. There are also three non-roster invites in the starting lineup in catcher Brett Sullivan, first baseman TJ Rumfield and shortstop Nicky Lopez.
Sunday will mark Gore’s first action of the spring, as well as his first start with Texas. The third overall pick in the 2017 MLB Draft is in his fifth MLB season and was an All-Star for the National League, representing the Washington Nationals in 2025. He was traded to the Rangers in January.
First Pitch: 1:05 p.m. MDT
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Radio: 850 AM/94.1 FM KOA Rockies Radio Network (12:55 p.m. pregame)
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Brighton’s Matilda Hruby attempts to toss Discovery Canyon’s Sophia Flores during their championship Class 5A 155-pound match at the Colorado high school wrestling state tournament on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, at Ball Arena in Denver. (Photo by Timothy Hurst/The Denver Post)
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Brighton’s Matilda Hruby attempts to toss Discovery Canyon’s Sophia Flores during their championship Class 5A 155-pound match at the Colorado high school wrestling state tournament on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, at Ball Arena in Denver. (Photo by Timothy Hurst/The Denver Post)
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