Michigan DNR conservation officers plan to pass out vouchers for a free ice cream cone to youth boaters who are seen wearing a life jacket while boating.
Rises in river levels bring swifter and stronger currents, reduced visibility, colder water temperatures, increased sediment and debris, and other hazards.
Swift water rescue teams with the Bakersfield Fire Department and the Kern County Fire Department will be in place along the Kern River during Independence Day weekend.
As the weather gets warmer, we all look forward to a more active lifestyle, including water sports. MercyOne Siouxland's Amanda Monroe-Rubendall shares some pointers on staying safe this summer.
Whether you plan to hit the roads or the waterways this Memorial Day weekend, local officials are preaching preparedness and best practices to keep all traveler