Read the full story on Backfire News Tow Trucks Are Going After Occupied Cars On San Francisco Roads As we’ve covered before, crime in San Francisco is something real. Everyone can debate about exactly why that is, but there’s no denying it’s a serious problem. But even we were shocked to see it’s gotten so […]
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Three pedestrians killed in crashes on Midlands roads over the weekend, SC cops say
In little more than a 24-hour span this past weekend, three pedestrians were killed in separate crashes on Midlands roads, according to the South Carolina Highway Patrol. The most recent collision involving a pedestrian happened at about 11 p.m. Sunday in Sumter County, said Master Trooper Gary Miller. Sumter County crash A 2018 GMC pickup […]
Texas towns try to close roads to abortion-seekers
Abortion is illegal statewide in Texas, but residents in the city of Amarillo want to go a step further — banning even the use of the city’s roads by people seeking the procedure elsewhere. Dismissed as grandstanding and extremist by critics, such laws are legally dubious and almost impossible to enforce — yet that hasn’t […]
Ram 1500 TRX Takes To Wet German Roads
⚡️ Read the full article on Motorious Can the Hellcat truck handle it? The Ram 1500 TRX, known for its rugged American build, took to the famous German Autobahn this week in a display of raw power and shocking agility, especially considering its formidable size and weight. Check out Singer’s latest build here. Equipped with […]
State releases lists of roads to be paved with $150 million budget appropriation
Jun. 7—princeton — A lengthy list of secondary roads in McDowell, Mercer, Raleigh and other counties that $150 million in supplemental highway funding will pay for paving has been released by the West Virginia Division of Highways. During a ceremony May 30 outside Tamarack, Gov. Jim Justice signed Senate Bill 1002 giving the state Division […]
Roads to undergo asphalt rejuvenation
Jun. 6—GOSHEN — Several roads across Goshen will have lane restrictions next week. Streets Department project manager Andrew Lund said at the Goshen Board of Public Works meeting on Thursday that the city is experimenting with a method of asphalt paving that is expected to preserve the life of roads. Rejuvtec will be treating the […]
Tampa roads reopen after ‘serious’ deadly crash prompts closure; police investigating
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — The Tampa Police Department is investigating after a “serious” deadly crash closed roads in Tampa Sunday afternoon. The crash occurred at E. Hillsborough Avenue and N. 11th Street, police said. E. Hillsborough Avenue has since reopened after being closed in both directions from N. Nebraska Avenue to N. 15th Street. TPD […]
Ultra-Orthodox protesters block roads ahead of court ruling on draft exemptions
Dozens of ultra-Orthodox protesters blocked roads in Jerusalem on Sunday as Israel’s Supreme Court heard arguments in a landmark case challenging a controversial system of exemptions from military service granted to the religious community. The court is looking at the legality of the exemptions, which have divided the country and threatened to collapse Prime Minister […]
Ultra-Orthodox protesters block Jerusalem roads ahead of Israeli court decision on draft exemptions
Dozens of ultra-Orthodox protesters blocked roads in Jerusalem on Sunday as Israel’s Supreme Court heard arguments in a landmark case challenging a controversial system of exemptions from military service granted to the religious community. The court is looking at the legality of the exemptions, which have divided the country and threatened to collapse Prime Minister […]
Gas pollution possible in capital, lava flows over roads
May 30 (UPI) — Officials in Iceland warned that gas pollution could take place in the nation’s capital Thursday amid the latest volcanic eruption. The Icelandic Met Office said wind direction was expected to shift to the southwest, sending potential pollution toward Reykjavik as lava flow spilled over main roads on Wednesday with its eruptive […]
How bad are Sacramento-area roads? They’re some of the deadliest for pedestrians in the US
The capital region is one of the deadliest areas for pedestrians in the country, a new report has found. During a five-year period, 377 pedestrians died, landing the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom metropolitan area the 20th spot on the Smart Growth America’s 2024 list of the most dangerous places for people on foot. The hundreds of victims include […]
Commissioners approve roads project
May 28—GOSHEN — Elkhart County Commissioners are moving forward with a plan to pave a portion of the PumpkinVine Trail north of Goshen. Commissioners received bids May 13 for the Community Crossings Matching Grant Paving Program. The package includes around 14 miles of roads as well as the PumpkinVine Trail between C.R. 28 and Ind. […]