In the commercial world, truckers use what are known as “drop lots” and unmanned terminals in much the same way an individual will use a parking garage: as somewhere to park for a few hours. They use ...

TACOMA, Wash. — More businesses in Tacoma are looking into installing electric fences to prevent break-ins that have been costing them thousands in repairs and stolen items. Tacoma City Council is now ...

After eight catalytic converters were stolen from vehicles in their parking lot in recent months, the owners of Aqua Rec’s in Tacoma had enough. They filed a permit with the city of Tacoma to put up ...

Theft can be a pervasive problem for metals recycling companies. Usually situated in commercial and industrial zones that are sparsely populated at night, scrap yards commonly find themselves targets ...

When left to their own devices, livestock can be picky eaters, says David Fernandez. Fernandez is an Extension livestock specialist and interim assistant dean of academic programs for the University ...

FREDERICK — A recreational vehicle dealer in Frederick would like to install a 10-foot electric fence around its property near Interstate 25. The board of trustees, however, has rejected the proposal.

TACOMA, Wash — The Tacoma City Council approved an ordinance that would expand the use of electric fences in the city. The ordinance was approved unanimously after previously being brought forth by ...

They send 7,000-volt jolts every 1.3 seconds. And they would have to be surrounded by non-electric perimeter fences. UPDATED 12/8/10 1:13 p.m. CHICAGO (AP) - The Chicago City Council is considering a ...

The Houston City Council on Wednesday gave businesses the OK to install electrified fences, following a dramatic debate about whether the fences posed a danger to children. Electrically charged fences ...

A recreational vehicle dealer in Frederick would like to install a 10-foot electric fence around its property near Interstate 25. The board of trustees, however, has rejected the proposal. In a ...