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South Bend officer faces 30-day suspension
SOUTH BEND — A city police officer could be suspended without pay for a month after a November incident involving his ex-wife.
On Wednesday, the Board of Public Safety filed charges against officer Christopher Bortone, accusing him of removing...Tags: Government, Politics
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Be aware of parking restrictions
As snowplows try to wend their way through Michiana streets, be aware that most areas have declared a snow emergency for today. That means that you should stay off the roads, if you can, but also pay attention to where you’ve parked your car....Tags: Government, Politics, Disasters and Accidents, Emergency Planning
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Benton Harbor's public safety future raises skepticism
BENTON HARBOR — The future of public safety in Benton Harbor is being debated as the city also looks at cutting costs.
The emergency financial manager has proposed combining police and fire services. He held a town hall meeting to inform the...Tags: Government, Fires, Politics, Elections, Tools and Hardware
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Brotherhood of Duties: More communities consider different type of public safety
As more communities look to save money, they are considering doing away with police and fire departments. The idea may sound shocking, but Kalamazoo did it nearly 30 years ago. They have public safety officers instead.
These PSOs, as they are called,...Tags: Government, Fires, Politics, Disasters and Accidents
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CHICAGO TRIBUNE STORY: Notre Dame's inquiry of alleged sex attack upsets parents of girl who accused athlete, killed herself
Read Notre Dame University's official statement regarding this Chicago Tribune story here. And St. Joseph County Prosecutor Michael Dvorak issued a news release Thursday afternoon stating no criminal charges will be filed in the case. Read that release...Tags: Chicago Tribune, Government, Prostitution, George Ryan, College Football
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Pérez applauds funding for trial courts
Assemblyman V. Manuel Pérez, D-Coachella, announced that the Assembly Budget Sub-Committee 5 on Public Safety took action Thursday to increase trial court funding by $100 million. “Inadequate funding has placed our courthouses at risk, forcing...Tags: Government, Budgets and Budgeting, Politics, Trials
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Illinois House votes to allow residents to carry concealed guns
ReutersBy Joanne von Alroth SPRINGFIELD, Ill., May 24 (Reuters) - The Illinois House of Representatives on Friday voted overwhelmingly to allow residents to carry concealed guns, taking the state one step closer to joining all others in allowing some form of...Tags: Government, Pat Quinn, Shootings, Elections, Criminal Laws
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Big weekend ahead for grilling out in the Ozarks
lpozen@kspr.comSPRINGFIELD, Mo. - Grillers are dusting off their spatulas and wanting to to do one thing: "Just going to do a little smoking this weekend on the BBQ grill," says Brad Lyons. Brad Lyons is a chef by trade. It is tradition for his family to go to Table...Tags: Government, Politics, Rubber Products Industry, Memorial Day
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Corrections officials investigating Facebook, Instagram pictures
Corrections officials are investigating whether an inmate at the Baltimore City Detention Center has been using a contraband cellphone to post photos and updates on Facebook and Instagram online accounts. The Maryland Department of Public Safety and...
Tags: Government, Prisons, Social Media, Murder, Prosecution
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Florida Travel Tips & Deals
Special CorrespondentCheck this list often as new tips, events and deals around Florida come in: Culinary features on Anna Maria Island Mainsail Beach Inn on Florida’s Anna Maria Island has partnered with the Beach Bistro to offer a number of culinary luxuries to...Tags: Event Planning, Diving, Walt Disney World Resort, Music, Star Wars (movie)
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House passes gun bill over Quinn, Emanuel objections
SPRINGFIELD — Over objections of Gov. Pat Quinn and Mayor Rahm Emanuel, the House approved a concealed weapons bill today that is aimed at ending Illinois’ status as the last state in the nation without a law to allow its citizens to carry...
Tags: Pat Quinn, Government, Illinois General Assembly, Mental Health, Elections
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School Pool Safety Bill Clears House In 140-0 Vote; Senate Next
The Hartford CourantPrompted by recent drowning deaths of students in public schools, the state House of Representatives on Wednesday unanimously approved bipartisan legislation to increase safety in swimming pools. Supporters say the measure, which cleared the House in a...Tags: Government, Students, Labor Legislation, Sports, Teaching and Learning
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