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APD continues to have trouble filling empty jobs and bringing in new officers. That's due in part to a lack of recruitment ...

The recent rates follow a continued rising trend over the past four years, as the department's vacancies "more than doubled" from 2020 to 2024, according to the audit. Roughly 7.4% roles were unfilled ...

Interim Dallas Police Chief Michael Igo announced his resignation on Wednesday to the surprise of elected officials.

Students at ʻAiea High School were given the opportunity to enjoy a performance from the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard during an ...

Austin Metcalf’s final Instagram post, made 27 weeks ago, shows several shots of him during a football game. “My space,” the caption reads. At the end of the post, a video shows him throwing ...

Another 17-year-old, Karmelo Anthony, has been arrested and faces a charge of murder in Austin’s death, police said. Anthony attends Centennial High School, police said. Following the fatal ...

With all the federal budget cuts, I would like to advise the general public that the Acadiana Veterans Honor Guard is still providing free military burial honors for our local veterans.

MIAMI (WSVN) - An apparent group of migrants was reported to have appeared ashore in South Florida, according to the City of Miami Police Department. Officers and the US Coast Guard were ...

She has served as the commander for the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department Honor Guard and was named the 2016 Firefighter of the Year. Lt. Pam Ramsdell is a fifth-generation Jacksonville ...

Jim Pillen and Nebraska Department of Veterans’ Affairs Deputy ... connect them with the benefits they’ve earned. It was an honor to be a part of today’s ceremony recognizing Nebraska ...

Austin Reaves is listed as "questionable" on the LA Lakers' injury report ahead of their game against the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday. The star guard is dealing with a right ankle sprain ...