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Changes proposed to address record number of non-emergency calls for Chicago firefighters

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:50:49 GMT

CHICAGO — Think of the Chicago Fire Department and two things most likely come to mind: Fighting fires and responding to medical emergencies.But increasingly, it’s another type of call that’s dominating the department’s day. Bill to force IDOT to make a decision on South Suburban Airport project moves forward Take the Smith family on the city’s South Side. Three days a week, the family calls 911.Thankfully, not for a medical emergency but so Chicago firefighters can carry Renee Smith out of her house for a dialysis appointment.She has battled health problems for years and after a battle with COVID-19 is no longer able to walk.“Glad to have the fire department,” Renee’s sister tells WGN Investigates. “I’m just a little woman so I can’t get her down [the stairs] by myself.”The family is not alone. Fight over police misconduct records far from finished Last year, the department responded to 41,539 “civilian assist” calls. That’s up 69% from 24,565 in 2019, according to fire departm...

Vikings select USC receiver Jordan Addison in first round of 2023 NFL Draft

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:50:49 GMT

No, the Vikings did not get their heir apparent to franchise quarterback Kirk Cousins. Not yet at least.That said, the Vikings landed a player on Thursday night that can impact winning in the present, selecting USC receiver Jordan Addison with the No. 23 pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. He is someone the Vikings can pair with superstar receiver Justin Jefferson for the foreseeable future.The first round couldn’t have worked out much better for the Vikings considering where they were picking.After trading up last month, the Carolina Panthers finally got their guy, drafting Alabama quarterback Bryce Young with the No. 1 pick. Then,the Houston Texans, despite mulling their options with the No. 2 pick, stayed up and took Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud.The assumption was that Young and Stroud would be off the board long before the Vikings were on the clock. That’s something general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and head coach Kevin O’Connell likely expected.There were some ...

Woman arrested after Troy hit-and-run

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:50:49 GMT

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A Troy woman has been arrested in connection to a hit-and-run that took place in the city of Troy. Angelica Ponce, 37, was charged with Leaving the Scene of a Personal Injury Accident. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Police said a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle on April 6 in the area of 5th Avenue in Troy. He sustained significant injuries and continues to recover.The involved vehicle was found in Massachusetts, and police said Ponce was found to be the driver on the night of the crash. Ponce is scheduled for an arraignment on May 18.

Cohoes awards ambulance service one-year contract

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:50:49 GMT

COHOES, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The city of Cohoes has come to an agreement on its ambulance service. The city council awarded Ambulnz a one-year contract. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Officials said it is a short-term solution for the city. A resolution to form a task force to explore all possible EMS solutions for a long-term solution was unanimously passed Thursday night.

‘It’s like hearing a car go across the street,’ witness reacts to deadly downtown shooting 

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:50:49 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Michael Moultrie’s work day at the PWC Pennant Building was interrupted when a bullet cracked one of the building's windows.The bullet came from a homicide in Kiener Plaza around 3:30 p.m. According to the police, a man approached a skateboarder in the plaza, and the two began to argue. The suspect eventually shot the victim several times before running north on 7th Street."It's crazy that one of the bullets from across the street ended up hitting our building," Moultrie said. "From up there, we could see the guy laying down on the ground; that was the sad part.” ‘Rudderless ship of chaos,’ judge says after Gardner’s court absence Police do believe the two may have known each other.“We are thinking it was a targeted attack since they engaged in a verbal altercation," Lt. Donna Garrett told the media in a press briefing.Thursday afternoon's shooting marks the 46th homicide in St. Louis this year. A statistic Moultrie said is becoming way too common.“Hearing gunshots is ...

LAPD officer’s finger bit off by suspect in Metro subway station

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:50:49 GMT

A suspect allegedly bit off a portion of an officer’s finger during an arrest at a Metro subway station in East Hollywood on Thursday.Los Angeles police officers assigned to the Metro Red Line were conducting routine activities when they spotted a male suspect “board the train in possession of narcotic paraphernalia" around 10:15 a.m.Police approached the suspect and escorted him off the train to investigate. As the suspect was being held, he became violent and began fighting with officers which resulted in a use-of-force incident.During the incident, the suspect bit off a portion of a sergeant's finger, said LAPD.The sergeant was transported to a local hospital for treatment. The suspect was also transported to the hospital for minor injuries.He was later arrested on charges of mayhem and resisting an executive order. Toddlers with urine-soaked diapers found wandering streets of San Bernardino County “I’m deeply disturbed by this vicious attack,” said LAPD Chief Michael Moore. “F...

Police search for missing 15-year-old girl in Orange County

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:50:49 GMT

Police are searching for a missing girl who disappeared in Orange County on Wednesday.The teen was identified as 15-year-old Alicia Alfaro by the La Habra Police Department.Alfaro was last seen on the 800 block of West Lambert Road around 10 p.m., according to police.She is described as 5 feet 4 inches tall with short black hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a black t-shirt with a "Purple Rain" graphic on it.No further details were released on the conditions surrounding her disappearance.Alicia Alfaro, 15, in a photo from the La Habra Police Department.Anyone who may have contacted Alfaro or knows of her whereabouts is asked to call the La Habra Police Department at 562-383-4300.

Ravens take Boston College wide receiver Zay Flowers with No. 22 overall pick in NFL draft

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:50:49 GMT

Coach John Harbaugh said last month that the Ravens would draft a wide receiver. On Thursday night, they followed through.With the 22nd overall pick, Baltimore selected Boston College wide receiver Zay Flowers.Though the Ravens had already bolstered their receiving corps this offseason with the free agent additions of two-time All-Pro Odell Beckham Jr. and veteran Nelson Agholor, it’s clear that general manager Eric DeCosta felt the need to continue to strengthen one of the weakest positions on the roster.It also gives a new weapon to star quarterback Lamar Jackson, who earlier Thursday agreed to a five-year deal worth a reported $260 million, making him the highest-paid player in the NFL in terms of annual average salary.What Flowers lacks in size — he’s 5 feet 9 and 182 pounds — he more than makes up for in elusiveness, speed and precision route running. He ran the 40-yard dash in 4.42 seconds at the NFL scouting combine had a 58.3% contested catch rate las...

Student arrested in connection with shooting threat at Palo Alto High

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:50:49 GMT

PALO ALTO — Police on Thursday arrested a student on suspicion of threatening to “shoot up” a Palo Alto High School classroom earlier this week.Just before 9 a.m. Tuesday, officers were called to the campus at 50 Embarcadero Road after a teacher discovered a threatening note taped to the front door of their classroom, according to the Palo Alto Police Department.“The threat indicated that the person who left the note intended to ‘shoot up’ the classroom later that morning,” police said in a statement, adding that a final exam was scheduled to take place in the room.Students and school employees were told to shelter in place until 10:30 a.m. when an initial investigation ended.Further investigation by police and school officials led to the identification of a 17-year-old male student as a suspect, according to police. On Thursday, the boy was arrested on suspicion of criminal threats and released to the custody of family members.Police said there was no evidence the student ever had ...

Shooting at business near SF's Westfield Mall sends person to hospital; suspect detained

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:50:49 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- One person is injured after a shooting Thursday evening at a business near the Westfield Mall, the San Francisco Police Department confirmed to KRON4. Officers arrived at the scene on the 800 block of Market Street where medics were called to take the victim to the hospital.The victim's condition is unknown at this time. SFPD said it detained a person who was possibly involved in the shooting. 2 arrested in shooting outside of San Pablo business caught on video No other information was immediately available. Anyone with information is asked to contact SFPD at 415-575-4444 or text a tip to TIP411 and start the message with "SFPD." This is a developing story. Check back as KRON4 learns more.