Articles about Public Safety
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Measles Case Confirmed in Uw-madison Student
The University of Wisconsin-Madison is taking precautions after a student was confirmed to have measles, a highly contagious and potentially life-threatening disease. According to reports, the student was diagnosed with measles after visiting a local hospital, where they may have exposed others to t...
South Carolina Reports 99 New Measles Cases
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed that the measles cases in South Carolina are linked to an outbreak that began in September 2023. The outbreak has been attributed to low vaccination rates in the state, with some areas reporting vaccination rates as low as 50%. Healt...
Anthrax Nearly Kills Healthy 18-year-old Welder Amid Puzzling Pattern
Anthrax, a bacterial infection caused by Bacillus anthracis, is typically associated with exposure to contaminated animal products or laboratory accidents. However, a recent case of an 18-year-old welder contracting the disease has left health experts puzzled. Unexplained Anthrax Case Raises Alarms ...
‘bomb Cyclone’ Forecasted to Bring Heavy Snow, Blizzard Conditions and Dangerous Travel
A powerful bomb cyclone is forecasted to bring heavy snow, blizzard conditions, and hazardous travel conditions to the eastern United States, with millions of people under winter weather advisories. The National Weather Service has issued winter storm warnings and advisories for several states, incl...
3 Injured After Gunman Opens Fire on Sheriff’s Office in Idaho Before Being Fatally Shot in Standoff, Officials Say
A gunman opened fire on the Bonneville County Sheriff's Office in Idaho Falls, Idaho, on Wednesday, December 27, injuring three people in the process. The shooter, whose identity has not been released, was shot and killed by law enforcement after a standoff at the scene. Initial Response and Injurie...
Hunt for Brown University Gunman Starts Anew as Tension Rises
The Brown University community is on high alert once again after a new sighting report of the gunman involved in the shooting incident in January 2024. The incident, which left one student injured and another in custody, had sparked widespread anxiety on campus. Now, with the latest sighting report,...