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The Wisconsin State Patrol is making sure that the consequences of texting while driving are well known to high school students in the state. AAA and AT & T will aid them in their efforts to end texting while driving. Thus, high schools in Burlington, Racine, Wausau, La Crosse, Eau Claire, and Madison will host… read more

A ban on cellphones and other handheld devices while driving is something one Pennsylvania lawmaker wants to make happen. The ban would offer extra support to a law already in place that makes it illegal to text while driving. The two laws would go hand in hand, allowing police to stop and ticket someone who… read more

2,193 Digger Derrick vehicles are being recalled by Altec Industries.  2011 and 2012 models that come with a PENGO digger extension shaft are affected.  The base material has a defect that may result in a stress fracture through a weld in the drive hub.The fracture can cause the shaft to separate from the hub during… read more

A recall has been issued by Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America for 4,885 FEC52, FEC72, FGB72, and FEC92 trucks of the 2012 through 2013 model years. It has been discovered that certain fuel system components may not have been properly routed during production, potentially causing a leakage of fuel and creating a fire risk. MFTA… read more

16% of all accidents caused by distracted driving happen to people younger than 20. The Illinois State Police recently set up a simulation in Quincy so that teens could see what might happen to them if they’re texting while driving. Miss Illinois participated and crashed into a truck while typing “hello.” The Illinois police want… read more

The Motor Vehicle Administration and a group called Shock Trauma worked together to create a video to educate people about the dangers of texting while driving. According to the article, police have begun to pull over many drivers they see texting and driving in Maryland. Although young drivers are the main target of the video,… read more

A recent tragedy in Lynchburg, Virginia has cast a spotlight on a topic that many people probably haven’t thought about.  If one were to see an individual drowning in a pool or some other body of water, the first likely reaction is to jump in and try to save that person.  Unfortunately, without the proper… read more

Dawn Food Products has recalled 25 pound Sam’s Club Chunky Cinnamon Streusel. Milk and soy allergens may be present in the product without the label declaring as much. Sold in round white pails, the product in question was distributed at Sam’s Club locations in California, Texas, Wyoming, Oklahoma, and Missouri. Consumers should return it to… read more

State Farm will be hosting a driving safety event held at Frisco’s Stonebriar Centre Mall on September 15.  It will be used primarily to help teach Texas teenagers about the importance of safety on the road. Around 3,500 teens are killed in crashes every year in the United States, making proper instruction regarding distracted driving… read more

A columnist in North Texas feels as though trying to ban texting while driving is a losing effort for a variety of reasons, including the fact that other activities besides texting can also distract drivers. She feels that making it illegal would only further the misuse of texting because drivers would be more prone to… read more

ShowHauler Garage Coach, Motorhome, and Toter Coach vehicles of the 2009 through 2011 model years are being recalled.  An electrical issue has been found in around 63 units. The battery separator can overheat, thus causing smoke and possibly a fire. ShowHauler will contact owners, and Sure Power will replace the affected equipment for free.  No… read more

The Broken Arrow fire station in Oklahoma wants to help the community by partaking in a new event designed to help children remain safe. They will begin holding a car safety seat checkpoint every first Thursday of the month to ensure that the seats are working properly and would keep kids safe in the event… read more