VIDEO - An American flag is flying once again in the yard of a 91-year-old World War II veteran in Nashua. Richard Chasse's flag and flag pole were stolen weeks ago, but members of the Nashua Fire Department thought he should have a new one, especially with Memorial Day coming. The World War II veteran said his flag and flag pole were stolen about six weeks ago.
- PUB DATE: 5/27/2016 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WMUR-TV ABC 9 Manchester

Gov. John Bel Edwards signed a bill expanding the definition of a hate crime in order to increase protections for first responders. Louisiana is the first state with so-called "Blue Lives Matter" legislation on the books. "Coming from a family of law enforcement officers, I have great respect for the work that they do and the risks they take to ensure our safety," said Gov.
- PUB DATE: 5/27/2016 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WVUE-TV Fox 8

She's in charge of five fire stations in the north end of Miami and also oversees the Miami Fire-Rescue's dive team and technical rescue team. But Melissa Llera is even more than that at Miami Fire-Rescue, she's the department's first female chief fire officer. "I spent time as a fire fighter and as a lieutenant and as a captain before getting to the rank of chief," Chief Fire Officer Llera said.
- PUB DATE: 5/27/2016 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: nbc miami

The number of deadly crashes in Washington is up. Way up. State agency heads hope the figures will prompt new laws aimed at making roads safer. According to the Washington Traffic Safety Commission, between 2014 and 2015 the number of fatal crashes in Washington jumped 23 percent. “We’re going up in fatalities which is very distressing to me,” said Gov.
- PUB DATE: 5/27/2016 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KING-TV NBC 5

The number of deadly crashes in Washington is up. Way up. State agency heads hope the figures will prompt new laws aimed at making roads safer. According to the Washington Traffic Safety Commission, between 2014 and 2015 the number of fatal crashes in Washington jumped 23 percent. “We’re going up in fatalities which is very distressing to me,” said Gov.
- PUB DATE: 5/27/2016 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KING-TV NBC 5