PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. -- Dollywood is temporarily closing its drop tower attraction after a boy fell to his death from a similar type of ride by the same manufacturer at a park in Orlando, a spokesman ...

PORTLAND, Ore. — A 147-foot "drop tower" ride proposed for Oaks Amusement Park in Southeast Portland has sparked concerns from nearby residents who say it would mar scenic views and potentially harm ...

The family was lowered back to the ground after around 20 minutes, according to a local media outlet Becca Longmire is a digital news writer-reporter at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since ...

THIS ONE STRAIGHT TO YOUR PHONE. WE HAVE MORE BREAKING NEWS TONIGHT. THIS TIME OUT OF ORANGE COUNTY. LESS THAN AN HOUR AGO, A JURY REACHED A VERDICT IN THE TRIAL OF A TEEN KILLED ON A LOCAL AMUSEMENT ...

FreeFall had only been open three months before the unthinkable happened: A 14-year-old boy visiting from St. Louis with friends fell to his death in front of horrified patrons as the drop tower ride ...

The teen who died after plummeting from a 430-foot-tall drop-tower in Orlando slipped from his seat about midway down, a law enforcement report released Tuesday revealed. Tyre Sampson died on March 24 ...

PORTLAND, Ore. — A Portland hearings officer has denied an appeal to block Oaks Amusement Park from adding a 135.5-foot drop tower ride, despite concerns from nearby residents that it would mar scenic ...

Oaks Amusement Park has proposed a 147-foot “drop tower” ride on its midway, part of a massive renovation project slated to begin this year, according to the Southeast Portland park. Documents that ...

“We know that saying goodbye to beloved rides can be difficult, and we appreciate your passion,” Carowinds wrote. “These changes are an important part of our growth and underscore our commitment to ...

Three siblings were left stranded at the top of a 328-foot drop tower ride at a theme park in Brazil after it briefly stopped working The family were riding the Big Drop attraction at Beto Carrero ...