By Sydney Kashiwagi, Briana BierschbachStar TribuneWASHINGTON — U.S. Rep. Angie Craig will unveil a bill Wednesday that would make it easier for local police departments to purchase armored vehicles.The Minnesota Democrat’s legislation comes on the heels of a shooting earlier this year in Burnsville that...
By David KromanThe Seattle TimesSEATTLE — The Seattle City Council approved a new agreement with the Seattle police union Tuesday, greenlighting an estimated $170 million in future and retroactive raises for nearly 1,000 officers.The vote was 8-1, with only Councilmember Tammy Morales voting against.The new...
By David KromanThe Seattle TimesSEATTLE — The Seattle City Council approved a new agreement with the Seattle police union Tuesday, greenlighting an estimated $170 million in future and retroactive raises for nearly 1,000 officers.The vote was 8-1, with only Councilmember Tammy Morales voting against.The new...
Associated PressWASHINGTON — The rate of assaults on American law enforcement reached a 10-year high in 2023, with more than 79,000 officer attacks reported, according to a new FBI report released Tuesday.The report analyzes data from state, local, federal and other agencies across the U.S....
The suspense will soon be over. It’s NFL schedule release day -- and the schedule leaks have already begun.The full league schedule is set to be released Wednesday night as part of a primetime special. The New England Patriots -- and the rest of the...
Mark your calendars. The New England Patriots are going to play a game in London on Oct. 20. They will face the Jacksonville Jaguars at Wembley Stadium, the NFL announced.The Week 7 game will be a morning matchup for fans in the United States. The...
Research consistently demonstrates Diversity, Equity and Inclusion’s (DEI) beneficial impact on organizational performance and culture. For instance, inclusive teams are more likely to meet financial targets and exhibit high performance, innovation, and agility, leading to superior business outcomes.Workers value organizations that prioritize DEI, correlating with...
Testimony in the trial of Karen Read, a Mansfield woman charged in the death of her Boston police officer boyfriend, John O’Keefe, continues on Wednesday at 9 a.m.Read, 44, is charged with second-degree murder in the death of O’Keefe, who was found cold to the...
Thunderstorms are possible Wednesday afternoon as shoppers explore the Brimfield Flea Market.The Brimfield Flea Market’s May 2024 show will run from Tuesday, May 14 to Sunday, May 19.The hours vary depending on which show field you plan to visit. Overall, booths are open to shop...
A construction worker had to be rescued Tuesday after falling into a hole at a home that is being demolished, according to the Concord Fire Department.The construction worker had fallen into the hole at 63 Bruce Road around 11:20 a.m. on Tuesday, Concord Fire Chief...