East News Engineer Involved in New York Train Wreck Suspended Without Pay December 6, 2013 The engineer driving the speeding commuter train that derailed in New York City last weekend, killing four people, has been... Read More
West News Oregon City Sued for $2M Over Police Shooting December 6, 2013 The family of an 18-year-old who was shot and killed after brandishing a knife at two Medford police officers has... Read More
Texas / South Central News October Traffic Fatalities Down From 2012 in Oklahoma December 6, 2013 The Oklahoma Department of Public Safety reports that the number of traffic fatalities in the state in October was 12... Read More
Southeast News Tennessee Highway Patrol Reports Success During No Fatalities Challenge December 6, 2013 The Tennessee Highway Patrol and state Department of Safety and Homeland Security say a goal to have zero fatalities on... Read More
Texas / South Central News BP Pushes Limits to Tap Extreme Fields of Oil December 6, 2013 BP’s strategy after the Deepwater Horizon tragedy: Go deeper. BP is leading an industry-wide push to develop technology that can... Read More
Midwest News Iowa Board Awards Millions for Flood Protection December 6, 2013 The state Flood Mitigation Board has awarded millions of dollars for flood protection projects in Cedar Rapids, Dubuque and other... Read More
Texas / South Central News Grants Issued to Oklahoma Rural Fire Departments December 6, 2013 Oklahoma Forestry Services has announced that a total of $200,000 in grants have been awarded to rural fire departments across... Read More
Midwest News Bankrupt Detroit Receives New Ambulances December 6, 2013 The final group of 13 new ambulances has been received by the city of Detroit, Mich. Mayor Dave Bing will... Read More
Southeast News Adams County Seeking Grants to Benefit Fire Coverage December 6, 2013 Adams County’s emergency management office will seek nearly $1 million in grants in the coming year to benefit the Mississippi... Read More
Midwest News Review Calls for Better Illinois Disaster Response December 6, 2013 A review has found several shortfalls in Illinois’ readiness to respond to disasters and emergencies. The review concluded that there... Read More