Hello! I cover Chautauqua County for 7 News WKBW. If you have a story idea, please email me at Maki.Becker@wkbw.com BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — The Fourth of July is one of the busiest boating days of the ...

Most boating incidents occur in good visibility and calm waters. Essential safety items include life jackets, visual and audio signals, and a VHF radio. A first aid kit, GPS, and fire extinguisher are ...

DUBLIN, Va. (WDBJ) -With Memorial Day weekend in just a few days, officials with the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources are offering tips on how you can stay safe out on the water. Life jackets ...

(WHTM) — Every year, lives are lost while boating. Many of those deaths could have been prevented. The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission is sharing some reminders ahead of Memorial Day, considered ...

CHOUTEAU, Okla. — The Grand River Dam Authority (GRDA) Police Department is sharing some tips on how to be safe over the Fourth of July holiday. They are reminding everyone to boat and float safe, be ...

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Summer is here, but before you head out to the various beaches and lakes Southwest Louisiana has to offer, there are some things you should do to be prepared. “Make sure ...

JOHNSON COUNTY, Iowa (KCRG) - As we start to see warmer temperatures here in Eastern Iowa, marinas are opening and many people are dusting off their boats for the season. But a nice day on the water ...

Many, if not most, boat-launch ramps are situated so as to be somewhat sheltered from strong currents. Not all ramps offer this convenience, though. At some point, you might find yourself needing to ...