It was a crime that thundered across Kansas City, took the lives of six firefighters, and 28 years later, still resonates as a shattering, life-changing moment for countless people. And on Wednesday, many of those people packed a Kansas City courtroom — and an overflow room with a monitor — for a hearing to determine if Bryan Sheppard, one of those convicted of that crime, will one day walk out of prison.
- PUB DATE: 2/16/2017 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Kansas City Star & KansasCity.com

There are more details on a proposal by Asotin County Fire District No.1 to increase property tax. The increase would go towards funding the construction of their new fire station. The fire district purchased a building, which was previously a church, located about a half block away from the current station.
- PUB DATE: 2/16/2017 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KLEWTV.com

Bertrand Township Fire Department, Buchanan, MI, pumper. Spartan Metro Star cab and chassis; Cummins ISL 450-hp engine; Waterous CSU 1,500-gpm pump.

The Grant County Sheriff's Office says a substation fire and structure fire that caused a widespread power outage in the county is under control Wednesday night. The substation had two major fire incidents that lit up the evening sky for about 30 seconds on two occasions. The fire burned in the distribution yard at Nat Washington Way and A Street Southeast in downtown Ephrata.
- PUB DATE: 2/15/2017 9:02:43 PM - SOURCE: KHQ-TV NBC 6

A dramatic price increase for one form of an opioid overdose reversal drug has some people concerned, but Washington health and law enforcement agencies said it’s not affecting their ability to provide care. Last week, Washington Sen. Maria Cantwell joined 30 Democratic colleagues to sign a letter demanding answers from Kaleo Pharmaceuticals, which manufacturers an auto-injector form of naloxone.
- PUB DATE: 2/15/2017 5:25:02 PM - SOURCE: Spokane Spokesman-Review