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Bicyclist Falls on Icy Montana Trail, Gets Nearly $100K

A bicyclist who was injured when he hit a patch of ice and crashed on a pedestrian/bike path in Florence, Montana, last winter has reached an out-of-court settlement worth nearly $100,000. The president of the Florence Park District says he’s …

Vandals Cause $10,000 in Damage at Alabama Park

Pelham, Alabama police say they’re searching for suspects after $10,000 worth of damage was done at the city park. Parks and Recreation Director Billy Crandall said he believes the crime might be gang-related and a form of retaliation against the …

Orlando, Fla. Theme Parks Report 12 Injuries

A state report shows there were 12 guest injuries at Orlando’s big theme parks and water parks during the third quarter of 2011. The report filed quarterly with the state of Florida includes seven injuries at Walt Disney World, three …

700-pound Bronze Pelican Statue in California Stolen

Novato, Calif., police are offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to the identification of whoever was responsible for the theft of a 700-pound bronze pelican statue from a city park. The nine-foot tall sculpture named “Omay,” the Miwok word …

Iowa County Faces Park Damage from Summer Storm

Dubuque County recreation areas face over $600,000 in damage from heavy rains that caused major flooding this summer. Storms dumped over a foot of rain in late July, flooding basements and roads – and leaving behind a mess in several …

Disney Fined for Safety Violations in Florida Park Death

A federal agency has cited Disney with three safety citations totaling $69,000 related to the death of a mechanic who died in March while doing work on a ride at its Animal Kingdom park. Each of the violations, which were …

Man Dies After Lightning Strike at Florida Park

Authorities say the employee at Adventure Island in Tampa, Florida who was struck by lightning has died. The man was identified late Saturday as 21-year-old Justin Inversso. Authorities say the lifeguard supervisor was standing in a few feet of water …

New Jersey Amusement Park Ride Partially Collapses; 5 Hurt

Authorities say five people were injured when a ride partially collapsed at a New Jersey amusement park where a girl fell to her death from a Ferris wheel in June. Wildwood police say the center mast snapped on the sea …

Wyoming’s Yellowstone Park Checking Commercial Vehicles

Yellowstone National Park rangers and state and federal transportation officials will be conducting safety checks of commercial vehicles and operators traveling in the park throughout the summer. The inspections are designed to ensure the safe operation and mechanical soundness of …