Fall River has taken the unusual step of instituting a driving ban from midnight to noon on Monday, Feb. 23. What else you need to know.

An iPhone safety feature is drawing renewed attention after six skiers were rescued during California’s deadliest recorded avalanche, with survivors using satellite messaging to stay in contact with ...

Aging at home is preferred by most seniors, but safety risks increase with age. Learn how in-home medical alerts reduce emergencies and delays.

Two years ago, a handful of assisted living facilities in metro Phoenix added a new member to the team to help reduce ...

A Seattle nonprofits cuts off water to residents of its supportive housing for people with disabilities when they use too much water.

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The Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority on Wednesday announced multiple service changes in March, impacting a ...

With fears arising from the "Today" host's 84-year-old mom going missing, here are some ways to help keep your loved ones safe and sound.

A bill advancing at the Iowa Capitol would establish new guardrails on the use of automatic license plate readers (ALPRs), aiming to balance law enforcement's investigative needs with heightened ...

People in poor countries often get little or no warning about floods, storms and other deadly weather. Local efforts are ...

People in poor countries often get little or no warning about floods, storms and other deadly weather. Local efforts are changing that, and saving lives.

EASTON, Pa. - Some areas of the Lehigh Valley and the Poconos will get a financial boost aimed at helping them improve ...