'My mom couldn't get ahold of 911' — San Diego County's dispatcher shortage
When you call 911, dispatchers are supposed to pick up within 15 seconds, but the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department is ...
Egg shortage hits New Jersey. Why are egg prices so high?
In New Jersey, consumers and grocery stores have reported 12-unit packs of eggs selling for between $4 and $7. As eggs become ...
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Dem education leaders pledge to push back on Youngkin's voucher plan
The chairs of the Virginia General Assembly’s education committees say their priorities for the upcoming legislative session, scheduled to convene Wednesday, are pushing back on Republican Gov.
Indiana Man Accused of Killing Wife with a Hammer: ‘We Weren't Arguing, I Just Lost It’
Terry Ogle, 79, is facing one count of murder in the death of his wife Mary, 76. Officers were called to the couple’s ...
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Steele out as WV House Judiciary chair following 911 calls alleging ‘drunk,’ ‘paranoid’ behavior
Brandon Steele, R-Raleigh, who is an attorney, will no longer serve as chair of the House ... comes after recordings of 911 calls placed in December by Steele’s wife were sent to media and legislative ...
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City of Spokane must plan new emergency dispatch system after SREC ends negotiations
The Spokane Regional Emergency Communication (SREC ... SFD has been using SREC for dispatch communications since 2022 and said in a press release that the loss of SREC raises concerns about ...
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Local dispatchers training to be better prepared
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - Jonesboro E-911 dispatchers are undergoing new training to help 911 callers. Depending on what type of assistance the caller needs, dispatchers have different questions to ...
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LA County wildfires shed light on need for evacuation plans and resources for disabled people
The fire is in the yard." Mark shared what she sees as the current flaw in emergency response for those with disabilities. "911 is going to be overwhelmed during an emergency, and dialing 911 is ...
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Regional dispatch system kicks out Spokane Fire Department as talks on taking police calls collapse
A long-debated proposal to bring the city of Spokane fully into the regional 911 dispatch system collapsed this week with the Spokane Regional Emergency Communications board voting to end ...
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Louisville Metro Council committees announced for 2025
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - The Louisville Metro Council committees, including their chairs and vice chairs, for 2025 have been announced. There will be nine standing committees and one Ad Hoc Committee ...
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24-7 Spyz Founding Singer P. Fluid Beaten to Death in New York City
Peter Forrest, better known in the music world as onetime 24-7 Spyz frontman P. Fluid, was discovered beaten to death Monday (Jan. 13) in New York City. Per The New York Daily News, the 64-year ...
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7 Things to Know About Moving to Beaverton, Oregon in 2025
Moving to Beaverton, Oregon, is an exciting step for anyone seeking a vibrant community, scenic surroundings, and proximity to Portland's urban amenities. Known for its family-friendly ...