Three people were injured after a truck and an ambulance collided at the intersection of Williamsbridge Road and Pelham Parkway early Tuesday morning.  

The crash left the Crystal Fruits and Vegetables delivery truck flipped onto its side, with debris scattered across the sidewalk. The ambulance sustained heavy front-end damage, with airbags deployed, ABC 7 reports.

The driver of the truck and the driver and passenger of the ambulance were taken to Jacobi Hospital with minor injuries.

The crash happened around 6:30 a.m. as the produce truck was on its way to deliver food to a nearby assisted living facility. The accident remains under investigation.

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BRAD NYGAARD and BLAKE NICHOLSON
The Bismarck Tribune, N.D.
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Two firefighters were injured while helping battle a wildfire in Sheridan County over the weekend, and one of them was flown to a Twin Cities burn hospital.

The blaze Saturday also destroyed a wildland rescue truck the firefighters were on. The fire was started by a controlled burn that got out of control, according to an account posted by Goodrich Fire Department Chief Brian Galvin and reposted by the state Department of Emergency Services.

Strong wind gusts and shifting winds made fighting the fire difficult, Galvin said. He estimated the fire speed at about 6 inches per second and described it as “massive and chaotic.” The size of the blaze dubbed the Highway 14 Fire was estimated at 4,100 acres — nearly 6 ½ square miles, according to DES spokeswoman Alison Vetter. No structures or livestock were lost, according to Galvin.

Sheridan County Sheriff Trent Naser confirmed to the Tribune that one of the injured firefighters is Jaiden Bauer, of McClusky. The other injured firefighter is Casey Quale, of Wing, according to Wing Fire Chief Frank Hein. Quale was treated at a hospital and released, and is recovering at home, Hein said. Quale declined comment to the Tribune.

Bauer and his family farm and ranch in the area, according to information posted on the Meal Train meal support website. He was listed in fair condition Monday at Regions Hospital Burn Center in St. Paul, Minnesota, according to a hospital spokesman.

Another large wildfire dubbed the Potato Hill Fire occurred over the weekend in Emmons County. Heavy smoke prompted the closure of state Highway 1804 about 15 miles south of Bismarck for about 2 ½ hours Saturday evening, according to the Highway Patrol. The blaze scorched an estimated 3,000 acres, or about 4 ½ square miles, according to DES. A North Dakota National Guard Black Hawk helicopter was called in to assist with water drops. The cause of the fire was being investigated.

Emmons County video of North Dakota National Guard Black Hawk assist for wildfire

Both of the weekend fires were contained. Another recent large fire in the region, the Cedar River Fire in Adams County, was fully contained Sunday evening, according to Perkins County (South Dakota) State’s Attorney Shane Penfield, who also serves as a fire marshal and public information officer for the Lemmon Fire Department. Firefighting operations were assisted by one-fourth inch of rainfall overnight Saturday, he posted.

The Cedar River Fire, which started Wednesday, scorched 8,730 acres — nearly 14 square miles. It burned several structures including a hunting lodge, but no injuries were reported, according to the Lemmon Fire Department.

The fire danger rating in south central North Dakota on Monday was low to moderate following weekend rains, but it was listed as high in most of western North Dakota, which is mired in moderate, severe or extreme drought. No large active fires were listed on the DES dashboard Monday afternoon.

More rain fell in North Dakota on Monday. The workweek forecast from the National Weather Service called for more chances of precipitation across the state Wednesday night into Thursday

Carie Canterbury
Daily Record, Canon City, Colo
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Fremont County received nearly $9.3 million in American Rescue Plan Act funding when the nation was recovering from the global COVID-19 panic. Every cent has already been re-invested into the community or has been obligated to certain projects that should be completed and paid for by the end of 2026.

The Board of County Commissioners presented its list of awardees during its March 25 meeting.

Thanks to donors, Rouse Park upgrades hit it out of the park

Fremont County created a special input page on its website to gather ideas and feedback on how residents wanted to see this funding spent. All considerations were required to follow specific guidelines laid out by the federal government in order to qualify

All funds were required to be obligated or spent by Dec. 31, 2024.

There are still projects for which those monies are waiting to be officially spent,” Board Chair Kevin Grantham said. “Once those are done are paid for, then we will be done with ARPA, but a lot was accomplished from that.”

Special districts and non-profits were not eligible to receive direct ARPA funding from the federal government, but the board agreed to share its ARPA funds with them.

Fremont County awarded a total of $1,990,018 in funding to special districts and non-profits.

“There are some organizations that we helped out with grants, including many of the fire protection districts, both on the west end and the Florence and Cañon City fire districts,” Grantham said.

Special Districts/Organizations

Florence Fire Protection District: $225,278

Western Fremont Fire Protection District – $21,830

Cañon City Area Fire Protection District – $300,000

Deer Mountain – $35,505

Park Center Water – Reimbursement – $30,000

Cañon City Area Recreation and Park District – $300,000

Fremont Sanitation District – $338,880

Golden Age Center – Computers – $6,129

FEDC – Grant Match – $77,073

Howard Volunteer Fire Department – $155,294

RE-2 Backpack Program – Paid to Big D’s – $6,000

Senior Services Solutions Plus – $21,150

Tallahassee Fire Protection District – $54,963

4-H – Bounce Houses for Fair Board – $4,500

Gold Belt Byway – $5,000

Park Center Water- Valve Replacement – $60,000

Royal Gorge Chamber Alliance – $100,000

Fremont Center of the Arts – $100,000

Rialto Theater – $100,000

Penrose Parks and Rec – $48,413

Fremont County elected officials and department heads also were asked how ARPA funds could be utilized to help their departments.

About $6,718,957 was spent/obligated for county department projects.

Cañon City Area Fire Protection District received $300,000 in ARPA funds for a new fire station.

Funds were utilized for purchases that departments have not historically been able to include in their budget and for much-needed building upgrades.

“Probably one of the major ones is the airport where they are going to be doing a major drainage project and hopefully getting that underway and done soon,” Grantham said. “It’s something that has been necessary for a long, long time.”

The Fremont County Sheriff’s Office also received a sizable amount mostly to help with the significant requirement

The City of Clovis and the Clovis Fire Department are excited to announce the completion of the all-new Fire Station 2, rebuilt from the ground up in coordination with the Clovis Planning and Development Services Department to better serve the growing southwest Clovis community, the city said in a press release.

Located in the historic Helm Ranch area, the new facility replaces the original 1976 station and reflects the city’s continued investment in public safety, infrastructure, and quality of life.

The previous 6,300-square-foot station served the community for nearly 50 years. However, a 2019 assessment revealed structural deterioration, limited accessibility, and space constraints. City leadership took swift action, securing funding to rebuild a safer, more modern station designed to meet both current and future needs.

With a 35% expansion to 8,488 square feet, the new Fire Station 2 offers improved accommodations for firefighters, expanded capacity for apparatus serving the southwest area, and state-of-the-art safety features. The design honors the area’s ranch-style heritage, with modern amenities including a turnout room, fitness room, improved bedrooms, a kitchen, office, and diesel fueling station. Aligning with the City commitment for responsible and sustainable development, the station complies with California Building and Fire Codes, including Title 24 Energy Efficiency Standards.

Join Us for the Grand Opening
The City of Clovis invite residents, media, and business partners to a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Open House:

Date: Saturday, May 17, 2025
Time: 10 AM – 1 PM
Location: Clovis Fire Station 2 – 2300 Minnewawa Avenue, Clovis, CA 93612

Highlights:

Ribbon cutting, remarks from city leaders, station tours, and a complimentary lunch provided by Vallarta Supermarkets. This celebration marks a major milestone for Clovis and showcases the city’s dedication to reliable, forward-looking fire protection services. We welcome the community and our partners to experience this important addition to the city firsthand.

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