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April 13, 2023

Missouri theme park implements new rule after massive brawl erupts involving more than 150 teens

A Missouri amusement park is establishing a chaperone policy after a fight involving upwards of 150 teenagers broke out over the weekend.

April 11, 2023

Missouri amusement park brawl involving upward of 150 teens injures off-duty deputy: sheriff's office

A Missouri sheriff's office says that up to 150 teenagers were involved in a large fight at the Worlds of Fun amusement park in Kansas City on April 8.

March 20, 2023

10 things to do during your downtime if you're not traveling for spring break

Going to a concert, heading to a campground, starting a new hobby or throwing a themed night with your friends are all things you can do if you are not traveling during spring break.

March 16, 2023

Orlando FreeFall: Crews work to dismantle 400-foot ride nearly one year after teenager died from falling off

Nearly one year after 14-year-old Tyre Sampson died as a result of falling off of the Orlando FreeFall, crews are working to take down the ride.

March 15, 2023

Orlando FreeFall: Settlement reached with mom of teen who died after falling from 400-foot ride

The mother of 14-year-old Tyre Sampson, who died after falling off the Orlando FreeFall, said on Wednesday that a settlement has been reached herself, the amusement park, and the ride.

March 13, 2023

Kiska, Canada's last captive orca, dead at 47

Kiska, the last captive orca in Canada, died last week at Marineland in Niagara Falls, Ontario, after spending over four decades at the park. She was believed to have been about 47.

March 1, 2023

Pennsylvania officials say 8-year-old boy hospitalized after hanging from neck at amusement park

An 8-year-old boy in Pennsylvania was sent to a local hospital after he was seen hanging from his neck unresponsive at an amusement park's rope ladder.

February 22, 2023

NJ water park to remain closed during investigation after helicopter prop falls from ceiling, state says

State officials in New Jersey are investigating after a prop helicopter fell from a ceiling and crashed into a pool at DreamWorks Water Park in East Rutherford.

February 21, 2023

Florida amusement park ride stops midair while carriages flip with unbelted riders: 'Can't trust it anymore'

An amusement park ride at the Florida State Fair abruptly shut down on Feb. 17, causing carriages to begin whipping side to side and leaving people terrified.

February 21, 2023

Florida amusement park ride stops mid-air at state fair while carriages flip: 'Can't trust it anymore'

An amusement park ride at the Florida State Fair in Tampa stopped mid-air on Feb. 17 while carriages were flipping. Credit: Brandi Freymuller via Storyful