Only 2 of 9 Tornado Sirens in Virginia Work August 6, 2012 City officials in Virginia will decide whether it’s time to replace an aging warning siren system after seven of the...
Indiana City’s Storm Damage Nearly $2M August 6, 2012 A severe thunderstorm that toppled thousands of trees in Fort Wayne, Ind., has cost the city nearly $2 million for...
New Jersey Utility Worker’s Death Ruled an Accident August 6, 2012 The death of a utility worker who was electrocuted while on the job in central New Jersey has been ruled...
Some Want More Security Cameras Around South Carolina County August 3, 2012 Beaufort County, S.C., has 110 security cameras in public buildings and some officials want more installed at parks, libraries and...
Kentucky Driver’s Licenses Getting Security Overhaul August 3, 2012 Kentucky driver’s licenses are getting some security upgrades, and circuit court clerks’ offices will be installing new equipment to implement...
Alaska Rafter Charged With DUI August 3, 2012 A Juneau, Alaska, man has been charged with driving under the influence while floating through Fairbanks on an inflatable raft....
Guests Evacuated After Motel Fire in Utah August 3, 2012 Dozens of people were forced to leave their rooms during a motel fire in St. George, Utah. KUTV-TV reports the...
Sears Recalls 795,000 Dehumidifiers Due to Fire Risk August 3, 2012 Sears announced the voluntary recall of 795,000 Kenmore dehumidifiers. The dehumidifiers can overheat, smoke, melt and catch on fire, posing...
Senate May Go on Break Without Passing Cyber Bill August 3, 2012 By RICHARD LARDNER The U.S. Senate could leave town this week for a monthlong break without passing legislation to protect the country’s electrical...
Lightning Sparked Many Arkansas Wildfires This Summer August 3, 2012 More than 1,000 wildfires burned this year in Arkansas and plenty of them have been started by people, either accidentally...