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'Click it or Ticket' Seat Belt Campaign Begins Today
In 2009, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 62 percent of people killed in nighttime crashes across the nation -- 11593 people in all -- were not wearing seat belts. In Florida, 571 people died in unbelted
Updated: 05/23/2011 12:46P
The new law and order: Cuts impact sheriff's office
Midland County Administrator/Controller Bridgette Gransden said those jobs were among many throughout the county that were axed or reduced, a difficult but necessary decision. “We didn't want to have to do this,” Gransden said.
Updated: 05/23/2011 12:46P
Law enforcement ramps up before holiday weekend
During the week of May 23-29, the Highway Patrol will also be conducting an enforcement of its "Move Over" law. This law requires drivers to move over one lane for approaching or stopped emergency vehicles. Failure to do so will result in a $50 traffic
Updated: 05/23/2011 12:46P
Texas Kicks Off 'Click It or Ticket' Campaign Today
and traffic crashes remain the leading cause of death for people between 1 and 44 years old. Learn more at texasclickitorticket.com. Through June 5th DPS Troopers and other law enforcement agencies statewide will step up their efforts to catch
Updated: 05/23/2011 12:45P
Editorial: On wrong side
And if a truck had come up behind him on that side, there likely would have been time for the truck to slow down. Riding on the wrong side of the road is an offense against common sense and traffic law. This time it cost a man his life. (hh)
Updated: 05/23/2011 12:45P
Offshore supply vessel company sued after crew member kills co-worker
An offshore supply company is facing a Jones Act lawsuit after a crew member brutally beat a fellow crew member who later died from his injuries. The family of deceased Edgardo Poublanc Munoz filed suit against Tidewater Inc., Tidewater Crewing Ltd.
Updated: 05/23/2011 12:45P
Will tattoo dispute delay 'Hangover' opening?
>>> test artist and mike tyson 's face? for one thing, a lawsuit. nbc's kerry sanders explains. >> reporter: mike tyson , the one-time heavyweight champ of the world perhaps is well known these days as the guy with that tattoo on his face. a tattoo
Updated: 05/23/2011 12:45P
Schwarzenegger, Shriver divorce could be a costly one
Without a prenup, the couple would split assets half and half due to California law. With that, Shriver would come out with major money, more than Elin Nordegren got in her divorce from Tiger Woods. Do you think the pricey divorce will happen?
Updated: 05/23/2011 12:45P
Photo galleries, story: La Crosse mayor declares state of emergency
Police were asking residents to stay off the streets because traffic was making it difficult for emergency responders to move around the city. "I just saw stuff starting to fly and the lights started flickering. I said, 'Let's get in the basement,"'
Updated: 05/23/2011 12:44P
2G scam: Bail verdict for 5 corp honchos today
The Delhi high court will on Monday pronounce its verdict on the bail plea of five senior corporate executives accused in the second generation (2G) spectrum case. The five accused are Vinod Goenka of Swan Telecom, Sanjay Chandra of Unitech and three
Updated: 05/23/2011 12:43P