Tucked away about 15 miles southeast of Albany and roughly 30 miles east of Corvallis, Lebanon occupies a sweet spot in Oregon’s geography – close enough to larger cities for convenience but far ...

Bettendorf voters will head to the polls Tuesday to vote on a referendum that, if passed, will allow the city to bond to build a new $27 million police department.

A handful of contested City Council races await Fort Dodge voters on Tuesday. Four candidates are seeking two at-large seats ...

Rescue operations and urgent evacuations continued in Cuba on Friday, as people remained trapped by severe flooding left by the torrential rains from Hurricane Melissa on rural areas and towns ...

While the Sayville Ferry Service routinely trains with local first responders for dangerous situations, from someone falling ...

The Columbia-Richland Fire Department urges families to keep costumes and decorations away from flames and heaters to prevent Halloween fires.

The Albuquerque Lodge #1 of the Fraternal Order of Police has a mission to create better working conditions, wages and ...

A local fire department has some fire-safety tips for the season. As families gather in the kitchen the Idaho Falls Fire Department urges residents to stay fire smart. Cooking remains the leading ...

The first of what is expected to be a barrage of pretrial motions in the capital murder case of the man accused of fatally stabbing two hikers at Devil's Den State Park in late July was filed Thursday ...

Fire officials strongly recommend using battery-operated candles for Halloween decorations. For those who prefer traditional ...

From decorations and candles to flowing costumes, Halloween fun can quickly turn frightening if fire safety is overlooked. According to the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®), between 2019 ...

Last week, the Abbeville City Council released information requested by the Index-Journal regarding complaints against city ...