No fire safety inspections have been carried out since 2019 at the Swiss bar where a fire at a New Year’s party killed 40 people and injured more than 100, local authorities said on Tuesday. Investigators said they believe candles flickering on top of champagne bottles set fire to Le Constellation at the Crans-Montana resort … Read more
One of those monkeys He escaped last week After a truck overturned on a Mississippi highway, she was shot and killed early Sunday by a woman who says she feared for her children’s safety. Jessica Bond Ferguson said she was alerted early Sunday by her 16-year-old son, who said he thought he saw a monkey … Read more
One of those monkeys He escaped last week After a truck overturned on a Mississippi highway, she was shot and killed early Sunday by a woman who says she feared for her children’s safety. Jessica Bond Ferguson said she was alerted early Sunday by her 16-year-old son, who said he thought he saw a monkey … Read more
SAN MARCOS, Texas (KXAN) — As San Marcos continues to grow, city leaders want to ensure the police department keeps pace. In May, City Council members voted to allocate $116,000 to fund a study to examine staffing levels and service needs within the San Marcos Police Department. Matrix Consulting Group, the company that conducted the … Read more
THORNTON, Colo. (KDVR) — Wednesday night, the Colorado Department of Transportation held an open media town hall as it looks to make a stretch of Interstate 25 safer. As part of the “study phase,” CDOT is exploring ways to improve a five-mile stretch of the highway, from US 36 to 104th Avenue. Hundreds gather at … Read more
AUSTIN (KXAN) — The City of Austin has broken ground on an improvement project along a busy stretch of road in Northeast Austin. Austin is known for having streets with many names, and Cameron/Dessau Road is one of them and is the focus of the latest Vision Zero safety project. At the groundbreaking on the … Read more
GOLDEN, Colo. (KDVR) – It’s National Teen Driver Safety Week, and the Colorado State Patrol says speeding is the top crime for teen drivers in the state. Police forces on Monday urged young drivers to slow down or face serious consequences. In 2024, troopers issued more than 4,100 speeding tickets to teen drivers. This represents … Read more
SAN MARCOS, Texas (KXAN) — San Marcos city staff said managed access points along the San Marcos River have helped keep the city cleaner, safer and less crowded during the peak summer months. The river had its busiest year in 2024, and city staff said there were no signs of the crowds slowing, according to … Read more
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Central Texas police departments, including the city of Austin, have been awarded nearly $600,000 from the U.S. Department of Justice. Small grants for community police development The program, according to the office of U.S. Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas). The program seeks solutions to combat crime, increase officer recruitment and retention efforts, and … Read more
(BCN) – San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie announced Friday that the city is more than prepared to handle public safety issues and any potential unrest during Saturday’s large “No Kings” protest downtown. “We’re looking forward to this weekend, we’re anticipating protests, we’re anticipating demonstrations, we’re anticipating large gatherings,” Lowry said during a news conference with … Read more