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IDT urges drivers to slow down in work zones, 904 crashes in Idaho last year
8+ hour, 25+ min ago (165+ words) BOISE, Idaho " National Work Zone Awareness Week runs from April 20-24 and the Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) reminds drivers that safer choices on the road can help prevent crashes in work zones. The department cited 904 work zone crashes in 2024, including nine…...
How Plans for Safety Week 2026 Came Together
3+ week, 5+ day ago (328+ words) Adam R. Jelen, (right), CEO of Gilbane Building Co. and executive committee chair of Construction Safety Week 2026, says the theme for this year's events crystalized around the link between high energy and serious injuries and fatalities. The survey told us that…...
Look Back: 1902 forest fire threatened cottages, Glen Summit Hotel
1+ hour, 2+ min ago (631+ words) The Glen Summit Hotel in Fairview Township. A Wilkes-Barre Record headline on April 25, 1902. Nearly 200 men volunteered in a laborious battle against a raging forest fire that threatened to burn summer cottages and the Glen Summit Hotel in Fairview Township, Mountain…...
Officials examine sick time instances, overtime costs for Fort Wayne Fire Department
9+ hour, 30+ min ago (816+ words) The Fort Wayne fire department spent more than $2 million last year on overtime stemming from firefighters using sick hours. Fort Wayne Fire Chief Eric Lahey speaks during a February 2026 graduation ceremony of the Fort Wayne Fire Department. Maintaining full staffing…...
Prue Fire Department responds to back-to-back fires
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (561+ words) PRUE, Okla. " The Prue Fire Department responded to two back-to-back fires within several hours over the weekend." On Friday around 9: 30 p. m. , firefighters responded to a fire at First Baptists Church of Prue and on Saturday at 6: 30 a. m. , crews responded to a camper…...
Morgan's Point Resort Fire-Rescue saves family dog from house fire
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (297+ words) Morgan's Point Resort Fire-Rescue responded to a house fire in the 50 block of Golden Poppy Loop Tuesday afternoon. MORGAN'S POINT RESORT "Quick action by a neighbor helped firefighters contain a house fire Tuesday afternoon in Morgan's Point Resort, limiting damage…...
Randy Mirowski offered interim fire chief position by Loveland Fire Rescue Authority board
2+ week, 4+ day ago (531+ words) Former Loveland Fire Chief Randy Mirowski was asked to come back as the city's interim chief during a Loveland Fire Rescue Authority Board special meeting Wednesday afternoon. Mirowski, who has not yet accepted the position, is currently a chaplain to…...
Randy Mirowski accepts Loveland interim fire chief position
2+ week, 2+ day ago (438+ words) Randy Mirowski accepted the interim fire chief position Friday and will start leading the Loveland Fire Rescue Authority for the second time in his career Monday. Mirowski served the LFRA as chief from 2009 to 2013 and was asked to come back…...
Be a good neighbor and keep grass clippings off roads
1+ week, 5+ day ago (208+ words) Grass clippings on roads can become slick, creating hazardous conditions, especially for motorcyclists and bicyclists." Springtime means the grass is growing, and if you're out mowing, keep your grass clippings out of roadways, the Frederick County Sheriff's Office urges. Yard…...
Colbert County warns of railroad crossing closures next week, detours advised
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (127+ words) Several railroad crossings in Colbert County will close temporarily next week, according to the Colbert County Emergency Management Agency. Officials say the closures will impact traffic in phases beginning Monday and continuing through Thursday, with detours and alternate routes recommended…...