‘Drone First Responders: Taking Flight in Everett This Summer’

Beginning this summer, the Everett Police Department plans to deploy drones for use as initial respondents during emergencies. The initiative will be the second of its type within the state, following the example set by the Redmond Police Department. “Law enforcement needs to stay current as technology keeps advancing,” stated Captain Robert Goetz from the…

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Stand-alone emergency rooms boom in Central Florida

If you have recently driven through Central Florida, you may have noticed a growing trend: stand-alone emergency rooms popping up seemingly everywhere, sometimes less than a mile from existing hospitals. WESH 2 News wanted to find out why and went looking for answers. Sign up for our Newsletters “When an emergency happens, time is muscle,”…

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Julie Stimson wins Excellence in Public Service Award

WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — Julie Stimson, the director of Sedgwick County Emergency Management, was recognized Tuesday with a 2025 Excellence in Public Service Award, honoring her leadership, dedication, and commitment to community preparedness. The award, now in its 37th year, is presented by the DeVore Foundation and highlights top-performing public employees from the city, county,…

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SoCal Edison crews remove electrical equipment using helicopters near Eaton Fire burn area

Southern California Edison crews removed towers and lines of conductors Wednesday near the area where the Eaton Fire burned in January. A utility company spokesperson confirmed that crews began working on Monday to remove two towers and two lines using helicopters. They said the equipment would be taken to a safe space for analysis. SkyCal…

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