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Pedestrian hit, seriously injured while crossing KC highway, police say
4+ day, 13+ hour ago (111+ words) Kansas City Star Kansas City police are investigating a collision along U.S. Highway 40 that left a pedestrian with serious injuries Tuesday afternoon. Capt. Jake Becchina, a spokesperson for the Kansas City Police Department, said in an email that officers were called…...
CT towns are paying millions for fire trucks they won't see for years
5+ day, 1+ hour ago (1325+ words) Local fire chiefs say spiking fire truck prices and a national shortage of the vehicles are causing problems for departments and communities throughout the region. The issue is also being watched by the U.S. Congress, members of which claim pumper trucks…...
Justin Ishbia, developer announce plans to potentially move White Sox to South Loop
1+ week, 22+ hour ago (471+ words) A Chicago developer controlled by White Sox minority partner Justin Ishbia announced plans for a new potential White Sox stadium. Rendering courtesy of Canal Edge LLC Canal Edge, a Chicago developer led by White Sox minority partner Justin Ishbia, announced…...
EXCLUSIVE: Firefighters sound alarm over million-dollar fire trucks, years-long delivery delays
1+ week, 1+ day ago (526+ words) Fire departments across the country are paying sharply higher prices for new fire trucks while waiting years for delivery, prompting growing scrutiny of consolidation in the fire apparatus industry. In a letter obtained by the Washington Reporter, the International Association…...
Pittsburgh orders 13 new fire trucks with money donated by Highmark
1+ week, 3+ day ago (403+ words) Pittsburgh is ordering 13 new fire trucks, using funds donated by Highmark Health. Mayor Corey O’Connor on Thursday announced the purchases, which will modernize an aging fire truck fleet that is prone to breakdowns and pricy maintenance needs. The union representing…...
Kansas City-area schools move practices to mornings to avoid afternoon heat
1+ week, 3+ day ago (205+ words) Rockhurst High School football practice got underway hours earlier than normal Wednesday, with coaches moving the workout into the cooler morning hours to avoid the dangerous afternoon heat. The move is one way schools can sidestep increasingly strict practice requirements…...
Changes include Kansas state park fees, hunting hours
1+ week, 4+ day ago (90+ words) The Marysville Advocate Changes to Kansas state park fees, hunting hours and re-establishing a all turkey hunting season were approved at last ThursdayâÂÂs Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks meeting in Pittsburg.Fee increases will be for vehicle…...
Arkansas School for the Deaf and Blind closed due to power outage
1+ week, 4+ day ago (48+ words) KATV Arkansas School for the Deaf and Blind closed due to power outage LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KATV) — The Arkansas School for the Deaf and Blind will be closed Wednesday and Thursday, due to a power outage....
WEATHER: Area schools, ESU relying on wet-bulb temperatures for making decisions on practices, game times
1+ week, 4+ day ago (147+ words) Blistering heat hasn’t been as humid as prior heat waves earlier this summer, but it is enough of a health concern this week that it has prompted several schedule adjustments for area athletic teams. Matt Burhle works with Emporia State…...
UPDATE: Under 1K outages reported across part of region
1+ week, 6+ day ago (100+ words) MONTGOMERY COUNTY — UPDATE @ 9:00 P.M. As of 8:50 p.m., 875 AES customers are without power, according to the outage map. This includes 874 outages in Montgomery County. The number was as high as 1,500 in Montgomery County. Hundreds are without power across part of the…...