POTTER, Neb. (AP) — Authorities say a woman died after her vehicle was struck by a train at a crossing in the southern Nebraska Panhandle. The crash occurred around 6:40 a.m. Tuesday, about 7 miles east of Potter in Cheyenne County. County Attorney Paul Schaub says the vehicle was hit as the woman attempted to cross the tracks at County Road 91 and U.S. Highway 30. Schaub identified the driver as 37-year-old Christina Spaulding, who lived in Potter. … [Read more...] about Woman dies after vehicle hit by train in Nebraska Panhandle
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World’s best destination for train lovers? Switzerland
Share This Story! Let friends in your social network know what you are reading about Facebook Email Twitter Google+ LinkedIn Pinterest World’s best destination for train lovers? Switzerland f you want trains specifically designed for sightseeing — that offer longer routes rather than brief excursions — head for Switzerland. Sent! A link has been sent to your friend's email address. Posted! A link has been posted to your Facebook feed. Join the Nation's Conversation To find out more about Facebook commenting please read the Conversation Guidelines and FAQs Ed Perkins, SmarterTravel.com Published 7:57 a.m. ET April 12, 2018 Facebook Twitter Google+ LinkedIn Crossing the Alps on the Bernina Express train Fullscreen Posted! A link has been posted to your Facebook feed. The Bernina Express train. Getty Images/iStockphoto Fullscreen The Bernina Express train. Getty … [Read more...] about World’s best destination for train lovers? Switzerland
Army: Joint Base Lewis-McChord soldier killed in training
Updated 4:53 am, Thursday, April 12, 2018 TACOMA, Wash. (AP) — Army officials say a Joint Base Lewis-McChord soldier was killed during a training accident at the National Training Center in California. The News Tribune reports the Army announced Wednesday that the 7th Infantry Division soldier was training at Fort Irwin when he died. Lt. Col. Fred Williams says no further information will be released until the soldier's relatives are notified and an investigation into the incident is finished. ___ Information from: The News Tribune, http://www.thenewstribune.com … [Read more...] about Army: Joint Base Lewis-McChord soldier killed in training
‘What would you do if?’: Teachers, school and office workers, others flocking to active shooter trainings
Teachers, school staff, office workers and others have been flocking to recent active shooter survival workshops in the Region.They're learning, say organizers, not only to "see something, say something" to help avert potential mass shootings and attacks, but getting insight into how they might react and what to expect from police when they respond to an incident.The trainings are aimed to make people think, "What would you do if?" Portage Police Chief Troy Williams said. "We want them to know how to protect themselves. We're not asking them to carry a gun, but to have a plan for what can happen," said Munster police Lt. Ed Strbjak.Tuesday night more than 50 people attended a two-hour class sponsored by the Portage Police Department. It was the third class hosted by the department in the last month, all filled or nearly filled to capacity.A month ago, the Munster Police Department hosted a similar class at Centennial Park which attracted some 200 people, Strbjak said, adding … [Read more...] about ‘What would you do if?’: Teachers, school and office workers, others flocking to active shooter trainings
NJ Transit: Trains running on or close to schedule
Share This Story! Let friends in your social network know what you are reading about Facebook Email Twitter Google+ LinkedIn Pinterest NJ Transit: Trains running on or close to schedule At 6:30 a.m., New Jersey Transit trains and the PATH were running on or close to schedule for the Thursday morning commute. Sent! A link has been sent to your friend's email address. Posted! A link has been posted to your Facebook feed. Join the Conversation To find out more about Facebook commenting please read the Conversation Guidelines and FAQs Subscribe Today Log In Subscribed, but don't have a login? Activate your digital access. Kaitlyn Kanzler, Staff Writer, @KaitlynKanzler8 Published 5:44 a.m. ET April 12, 2018 | Updated 6:37 a.m. ET April 12, 2018 CLOSE Just how many people rely on NJ Transit every day? Michael V. Pettigano / NorthJersey.com CONNECT TWEET LINKEDIN COMMENT EMAIL MORE NJ Transit is running on or close … [Read more...] about NJ Transit: Trains running on or close to schedule