Answering the call for help is just a part of the job for first responders, and getting to that emergency quickly is a matter of life and death, but sometimes the biggest obstacle is getting there.

BISMARCK — When an emergency happens in most parts of North Dakota, responses come from teams largely made up of volunteers. But staff numbers are falling, while emergencies appear to be on the rise.

When an emergency happens in most parts of North Dakota, responses come from teams largely made up of volunteers. But staff numbers are falling, while emergencies appear to be on the rise. State and ...

A photogenic dog has gained hoards of fans by showing off her smile for the camera. Olive the cavapoo—a mix between a poodle and Cavalier king Charles spaniel—has a unique skill: smiling on command ...

ROSELAND, La. (WAFB) - Federal officials have taken command of the response at the Smitty’s Supply Inc. fire in Roseland, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The EPA is now ...

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Stay out of the emergency room with these tips. By Jancee Dunn People land in the emergency room for all sorts of reasons: chest pain, a broken arm, dizziness. But Dr. Darnell Gordon, an emergency ...

CRARYVILLE — Police investigated a reported threat Friday to a Taconic Hills Central School District student through Roblox, police said. Police did not disclose the nature of the reported threat ...

Manny Diaz called it a "nervy start" for Duke football vs. Elon. The Blue Devils themselves tied 10-all with Elon at halftime following a sloppy start that included a missed field goal on its first ...

The brand new thriller Do Exactly As I Say premieres on Lifetime Sunday, Aug. 24 at 8/7c. Starring Erin Karpluk, Philip Prajoux and more, Do Exactly As I Say examines the lengths a mother will go to ...

Hurricane Katrina exposed major gaps in federal disaster response and prompted reforms. Now, FEMA is at another crossroads under the Trump administration. Hurricane Katrina exposed major gaps in ...