Long before phones buzzed in pockets, public life had its own loud operating system. Bells, drums, horns, whistles, and sirens told people when to wake, pray, work, gather, take cover, or pay ...

Bixby Police are alerting residents that they may hear loud noises throughout the week as the department conducts scheduled public safety training exercises. Officials say the drills are necessary for ...

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- The future of Raleigh's nightlife could hang in the balance as city leaders weigh a controversial noise ordinance. It has already sparked widespread criticism from many ...

Last June, an anti-noise advocacy group, Quiet Communities, sued the Environmental Protection Agency for not doing its job to limit the loud sounds people are exposed to in everyday life. The group is ...