holiday News

Georgia State Patrol Reports 12 Deadly Wrecks Over Holiday Weekend

The Georgia State Patrol says 12 people have been killed in auto accidents since the Thanksgiving holiday travel period began Wednesday evening. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports that 13 people were killed in car crashes during the same period last year. …

Toy Safety Report Finds Some Dangers

Shoppers awaiting this week’s traditional kick-off of the holiday shopping season should find plenty of safe toys for children, but consumer advocates say some dangers still lurk. A report released Tuesday from the U.S. Public Interest Research Group found just …

State Police to Swarm Arizona Highways Today

Arizona drivers can expect to see a major police presence on the roads the day before Thanksgiving, one of the busiest travel days of the year. The state Department of Public Safety says that highway patrol officers will be stationed …

Police in Midwest Plan More Seat Belt Enforcement

Police agencies in the Midwest are among those planning stepped up enforcement of seat belt and other traffic safety laws around Thanksgiving. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says state police from Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, and Ohio are participating …