A "rift." That is how Carter Stewart and Ohio State University described the relationship between Columbus city leaders and the police department. The city has a new social media policy for police officers and firefighters. It says, while social media can be fun, employees could be disciplined, even fired, for saying anything negative about the city and its operations.
- PUB DATE: 5/17/2021 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WBNS-TV CBS 10 Columbus

VIDEO: The FDNY is gearing up for a very busy season on the water. The department answered hundreds of calls last year, and is expecting the same this year. CBS2’s Andrea Grymes got an inside look at how they do their job, and what you can do to stay safe. With sunny skies ahead and calm seas around her, Grymes went on patrol with the FDNY’s Marine Division.
- PUB DATE: 5/17/2021 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WCBS-TV CBS 2 New York

Every day, in communities across the country, Emergency Medical Service (EMS) providers put themselves on the line to save lives, safeguard dangerous situations, and deliver hope to families and communities in crisis. With selflessness, professionalism, and grace under fire, they provide essential care — never more so than during our battle with COVID-19 over the past year.
- PUB DATE: 5/17/2021 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: The White House

An 83-year-old woman is dead and an 81-year-old man is facing possible charges after a crash Sunday at a Thurston County roundabout, the Washington State Patrol reports. Troopers and medics responded to the scene, at State Route 510 and Meridian Road, at about 2:15 p.m. after receiving reports of a serious crash.
- PUB DATE: 5/17/2021 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KOMO-TV ABC 4 Seattle

Five local fire departments are responding to battle a house fire in Selah. The fire is burning on the 300 block of Lancaster Road. Crews were sent out just before 3 p.m. Friday. Flames are visible from the roof, and smoke has been pouring into the sky visible from miles around. Firefighters on scene say nobody was inside and it appears no one was hurt.
- PUB DATE: 5/17/2021 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KIMA-TV CBS/CW+ 29 Yakima