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Tri-County Area School Bus Safety Tips

Monday, August 25 by wcednews

UNDATED - With Tri-County area schools back in session, you are urged to stay alert while driving, especially around school buses. Yellow flashing lights on the bus means the bus is slowing down, and you should prepare to stop. When those lights turn red, you must... Read More.

Kids Play Kitchen Safety Hazzard

Wednesday, August 6 by wcednews

UNDATED - A play kitchen is being recalled after one child died while playing with it. This recall for the KidKraft Farm to Table Model Play Kitchen started after in 2023 a small child was choked to death when he got caught on a hook... Read More.

Recognizing Public Safety in DuBois/Sandy

Thursday, July 17 by wcednews

DUBOIS - Two individuals are being recognized for their commitment to public safety in DuBois and Sandy Township. The American Legion annually recognizes members of the Fire Department and Police Department for their commitment to public safety. This year they have recognized Sandy Township Fire Chief... Read More.

Bryce Dallas Howard opens up about her childhood trauma with safety on film sets

Thursday, June 19 by ABC News

Bryce Dallas Howard is opening up about the childhood trauma that keeps safety front of her mind while on film sets.While promoting her new film, Deep Cover, Howard's co-stars Orlando Bloom and Nick Mohammed said the actress was "always looking out for our... Read More.

Senators call for more funds for member safety following Minnesota shootings

Tuesday, June 17 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Senators received a security briefing from U.S. Capitol Police and the Senate Sergeant at Arms on Tuesday following the shooting of Democratic lawmakers in Minnesota that some senators called "troubling" and "disturbing."The briefing focused on member safety after it came to light... Read More.

Increasing School Bus Safety

Tuesday, June 3 by wcednews

UNDATED - Over one million dollars is available for a new grant program aimed at enhancing school bus safety. According to PennDOT, $1.2 million dollars will be used to promote safety education and training, and pay for all costs associated for anyone getting their commercial... Read More.

FAA launches emergency task force to ensure safety flying in and out of Newark

Tuesday, May 13 by ABC News

(NEWARK, NJ) -- The Federal Aviation Administration is considering temporary flight reductions in and out of Newark Liberty International Airport, and it's launching an emergency task force to ensure safety, among other system upgrades announced by Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy at a press conference... Read More.

HHS firings, questioning safety of vaccines: How the Trump administration may be attacking science

Tuesday, April 29 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The first 100 days of President Donald Trump's second term have been filled with mass firings, cancellations of research grants, university funding cuts and questions over what should be studied.Thousands of people have been let go at federal agencies and critical research... Read More.

Border czar Tom Homan argues US justified in removing public safety threat Abrego Garcia to El Salvador

Saturday, April 19 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Trump White House border czar Tom Homan stood by the administration's position on the return to the U.S. of Kilmer Abrego Garcia, the Salvadoran national the Justice Department said was erroneously deported to a prison in his home country, and waived off... Read More.

Legislation to Improve Railway Safety

Saturday, March 29 by wcednews

UNDATED - Two bills introduced aim to improve railroad safety in the Commonwealth. House Bill 540 would require at least an engineer and conductor on each train engine. House Bill 539, if implemented, would limit the length of trains to 8,500 feet. If both bills pass, they... Read More.

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