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As Rochester heads deeper into winter, this forecast story is most useful as a public-safety heads-up for the days leading into Feb. 5. News10NBC reports a short break from extreme cold during the week, followed by a clipper system and then a renewed surge of arctic air into the weekend, bringing single-digit temperatures and dangerously […]
The St. Paul Boulevard Fire District is seeking voter approval for a $21.8 million bond to construct a new firehouse, citing health and operational shortcomings in the current 40-year-old facility. Fire Chief Kenneth Stavlone explained that the building lacks private showers, decontamination areas, and gender-inclusive spaces—posing risks to firefighter health. If approved, the bond would […]
A 16-year-old girl remains in critical condition after being shot multiple times by an Uber driver in Dunwoody, Georgia. Police say the shooting followed a dispute over a canceled trip at a Waffle House, where the driver, 38-year-old Meredith Grundy, told five teens they couldn’t all fit in the car. The argument escalated when one […]
Florida Highway Patrol Trooper Craig Gaines died from medical complications tied to a broken leg suffered when players inadvertently crashed into him on the sideline during the Sept. 6 Florida A&M vs. Florida Atlantic game in Boca Raton. Gaines initially “shook off” the hit and returned to duty, but later deteriorated at home on Sept. […]
Des Moines Public Schools superintendent Ian Roberts, a former Olympian and the district’s first Black leader, was taken into custody by ICE following a traffic stop. DHS alleges Roberts fled the scene and later abandoned his vehicle, where agents reported finding a loaded firearm, a hunting knife, and about $3,000 in cash. Authorities say he […]
Residents in San Rafael’s Lucas Valley neighborhood reported multiple aggressive squirrel attacks, with at least two people requiring emergency care for bites and scratches. Victims described the animal sprinting at legs and leaping toward faces, prompting community flyers warning of a “very mean squirrel.” Marin Humane says it received no new reports since mid-September but […]
U.S. Customs and Border Protection is evaluating Rochester as a site for new Remote Video Surveillance Systems (RVSS). The 140-foot-tall towers use infrared technology to detect and track movement within a seven-mile radius. CBP has operated similar towers nationwide for over 15 years, with 13 already in place in the Buffalo sector. Supporters argue the […]
Authorities are investigating after a body was found in the Erie Canal near Great Embankment Park in Pittsford on September 17. A concerned citizen called Monroe County deputies around 2:30 p.m. to report the sighting. Emergency responders, including the county’s Underwater Search and Recovery Team and the Bushnell Basin Fire Department, arrived on the scene […]
A student at Evergreen High School in Colorado shot two peers before turning the gun on himself in a tragic midday incident on September 10. The victims were hospitalized, one later listed in stable condition. The shooter died from a self-inflicted wound. The shooting occurred both inside and outside the building, prompting a rapid response […]
The New York State Police introduced a new Autism Awareness Visor Card Program to improve communication during traffic stops. Individuals on the autism spectrum often face challenges with sensory sensitivities, communication differences, and social interaction, which can create misunderstandings with law enforcement. The visor card, featuring helpful icons, will assist troopers in making interactions clearer […]
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