Skyler McKinley
Coverage of Skyler McKinley in the Nexus archive.
- Experts warn of hot car dangers as temperatures near record highs in Colorado
Experts warn of extreme heat dangers in parked cars as Colorado experiences record temperatures. A car's interior can reach lethal temperatures quickly, with risks to children and animals, and a law allows intervention to save at-risk individuals if specific conditions are met.
- Hot weather, high gas prices fuel road rage incidents in Colorado, expert says
Two road rage incidents in Colorado, including a physical altercation on I-70 and a gunfire attack on a truck near US 36, have drawn attention to rising aggressive driving. AAA's Skyler McKinley attributes the trend to Colorado's car-dependent culture, hot summer weather, and high gas prices, which contribute to driver stress.
- Denver-area inflation increases to 5%. Blame energy costs.
Denver-area inflation rose to 5% in May due to a 15% increase in energy costs since March, with gasoline prices up 24.3% regionally and 40.5% nationally. The U.S. launched airstrikes against Iran after a drone collision near the Strait of Hormuz, disrupting oil transport and contributing to higher gas prices in Colorado.