By Michael Mahoney, KMBC: A documentary filmmaker says he has found new evidence in the 1988 explosion that claimed the lives of six Kansas City, Missouri, firefighters. That incident happened 30 years ago — Nov. 29, 1988. Since then, questions have remained. he huge blast of ammonium nitrate happened before dawn at a construction site...Read More
COVINGTON — The Covington-Newton County 911 Communications Center will move to temporary quarters at the Covington Fire Station 22 on Alcovy Road after problems with its current offices at the Cousins Community Center came to a head over Thanksgiving week. 911 Director Mike Smith sent an email to Board of Commissioners Chairman Marcello Banes and...Read More
Getting more accurate emergency information to more people faster was the focus of a hearing held Tuesday in Carpinteria by state legislators, who heard from emergency planning and management personnel from throughout the state. The best way to accomplish that will vary from county to county — what works in Santa Barbara County might not...Read More
DOUGLAS COUNTY — Two people were injured in an accident just before 2a.m. Wednesday in Douglas County. The Kansas Turnpike Authoritiy reported a 2010 Honda Odyssey driven by James A. Beck, 79, Topeka was westbound on Interstate 70 just west of the Kansas 10 exit. The Honda collided with a Riley County ambulance driven by...Read More
