The new mental health crisis number 988 launches Saturday, according to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. The number will be available 24/7 for people to anonymously call or text trained counselors at the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, suicide is a leading cause of death in the United States.
- PUB DATE: 7/13/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WRC-TV NBC 4 Washington, D.C.

A pair of large fires in the late-1870s in Alpena altered the shape of the newly incorporated city and the development afterward remains visible today thanks to tougher building requirements inspired by the blazes. The fires not only shifted future development from Alpena’s north side to the other side of the Thunder Bay River, but also led to the establishment of the city Fire Department and motivated what was then called the Alpena Common Council to draft and implement new zoning and building codes to help bolster safety.
- PUB DATE: 7/13/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: The Alpena News

The New Britain Fire Department and Local 992 have come to an agreement to randomly drug test staff members. The agreement will test a third of the department yearly. That is about 45 people of the 130 on staff. Chief Raul Ortiz says it’s a robust and extensive policy. In January, a New Britain firefighter died at his Southington home.
- PUB DATE: 7/13/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WTIC-TV FOX 61 Hartford

VIDEO: An Ohio man is proving even though his body is different, he can do what everyone else can and more. Four times a week, Mike Diehl walks into Powerstation Gym, loads up the rack, concentrates on his breathing, and engages his core while working out. He continues to push the limit with every press, pull and squat.
- PUB DATE: 7/13/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WTOV-TV NBC/FOX 9 Steubenville

King County investigators are trying to determine what sparked a massive midmorning fire at a home near Burien. The plume of smoke rising from the blaze could be seen from miles away. The 8th Avenue Street property where it happened has neighbors concerned. Joe Megale says he was driving in the area when he noticed the smoke.
- PUB DATE: 7/13/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KIRO-TV CBS 7 Seattle