DMV is legally selling your information: How to opt-out | Call for Action
MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Department of Transportation collects millions of dollars each year by selling driver’s information through the DMV. This is legal under Wisconsin law,but consumers still have limited protection federally through the Drivers Privacy Protection Act (DPPA). The Electronic Privacy Information Center states that “The DPPA prohibits the release or use by […]
How to tell law enforcement apart from soldiers inside the LA protests
Local law enforcement is now on the ground in Los Angeles, as well as state and federal troops, as the city braces for fresh waves of demonstrations against immigration enforcement. The unrest in the United States’ second largest city was sparked after agents from Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE, made arrests related to alleged […]
Black ice: where to expect it and how to drive safely | Local News
With the winter storm coming to an end, roads are being salted and travelers are beginning to brave the ice. Although the roads appear safe, there are still dangers that warrant extreme caution, the biggest concern being black ice. What is it? According to the US Forest Service, black ice is “a glaze that forms […]
How to keep pets safe in winter weather
BOYD COUNTY, Ky. (WSAZ) – With snow and colder temperatures in the forecast, there are some ways to make sure your pets stay safe and warm as they’re out enjoying the change in weather. Debbie Diamond with the Boyd County Animal Shelter said companion animals should not be left outside when the temperature hits freezing. […]