MULVANE, Kan. (KSNW)—Fire departments across Kansas are feeling the heat. They are dealing with the challenges of attracting volunteers to fill their staff. Jason Mundell has been a volunteer with the Mulvane Fire Department for roughly 30 years. He said volunteerism has changed over his time giving back to the community. He said they’re struggling […]
Firefighters from the surrounding area gathered to compete in the 39th annual Firefighter’s Freedom Competition on Saturday in Southport. Following the opening ceremony, competitors participated in events including a firefighter relay, tanker tug, bucket brigade, barrel push, pie-eating contest, and a fire extinguisher demonstration. Each event showcased different skills and training. Attendees packed the bleachers […]
A growing share of Pennsylvania communities have taken a more regional approach to policing to cut costs and enhance efficiency, but decision-makers in Centre County showed little enthusiasm for an idea that can be politically unpopular. Functionally regionalizing some combination of the five local police departments in the county could mean improved police management and […]
Faith Kearns sank to the ground and burst into tears in her studio apartment on Thursday after the Justice Department asserted something she had known for years: Phoenix police routinely violate the rights of homeless people. “When the DOJ said that, it was like, ‘Wow, this is validation,’” said Kearns, who didn’t have permanent housing […]
LAFLIN BOROUGH, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Could local police departments be a thing of the past? That’s the question hundreds of residents are asking all across our area after Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) have stepped up to respond to more calls. With PSP covering more real estate and fewer cadets signing up for training, the […]
WASHINGTON (AP) — Releasing an audio recording of a special counsel’s interview with President Joe Biden could spur deepfakes and disinformation that trick Americans, the Justice Department said, conceding the U.S. government could not stop the misuse of artificial intelligence ahead of this year’s election. A senior Justice Department official raised the concerns in a […]
WASHINGTON (AP) — Releasing an audio recording of a special counsel’s interview with President Joe Biden could spur deepfakes and disinformation that trick Americans, the Justice Department said, conceding the U.S. government could not stop the misuse of artificial intelligence ahead of this year’s election. A senior Justice Department official raised the concerns in a […]
May 30—MORGANTOWN — Throughout his decade-long tenure as Monongalia County’s health officer, Dr. Lee Smith has consistently excoriated Charleston over its attitude toward and support for the state’s local health departments. Fitting then that the issue came up Thursday, during Smith’s final Monongalia County Board of Health meeting before his July 1 retirement. Monongalia County […]
May 16—Thirteen area police departments and sheriffs’ offices will receive grants to upgrade technology. Gov. Kathy Hochul announced in a media release that $127 million will be given to police departments and sheriffs’ offices outside of New York City for new technology and equipment to prevent and solve crimes and improve public safety. The governor […]
Elgin Fire Department’s annual memorial service set for Saturday The Elgin Fire Department will host its 32nd annual Elgin Area Firefighter Memorial Service Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 18, at the Illinois Firefighter Memorial Plaza in George Van De Voorde Firefighter Memorial Park, 533 St. Charles St. Representatives from the Elgin Fire […]
Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara on Wednesday defended his department’s efforts to roll out a series of rule changes this year to try and stabilize California’s insurance market as he faced pointed questions and calls for greater urgency from lawmakers. Lara said the department was still on track to complete the revisions by the end of […]
Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara on Wednesday defended his department’s efforts to roll out a series of rule changes this year to try and stabilize California’s insurance market as he faced pointed questions and calls for greater urgency from lawmakers. Lara said the department was still on track to complete the revisions by the end of […]