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Yahoo
04-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Why are flags at half-staff on Sunday in Kansas?
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Flags across Kansas are being lowered to half-staff on Sunday. But what's the occasion? Kansas Governor Laura Kelly issued an order last week that flags throughout the State of Kansas be lowered to half-staff from sunup to sundown on Sunday, May 4. This order is meant to honor National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Day. 'Our first responders risk their lives every day in service to our communities and Kansans,' Kelly said. 'National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Day is a time to honor Kansas firefighters for their tireless work and ensure the ultimate sacrifice that far too many have made will never be forgotten.' Why legalizing weed in Kansas isn't working The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF) holds services annually to honor the nation's firefighters such as a memorial service set for 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. CST on May 4. You can find a list of Kansas firefighters in the NFFF's Roll of Honor by clicking here. For more Kansas news, click here. Keep up with the latest breaking news in northeast Kansas by downloading our mobile app and by signing up for our news email alerts. Sign up for our Storm Track Weather app by clicking here. Follow Matthew Self on X (Twitter): Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
02-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Fairville firefighter who died on duty to be honored in national memorial
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A Fairville firefighter who died while responding to a fire in Arcadia will be honored by the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation It had been over a year since Daniel Dewolf joined multiple firefighters to fight a fire in Arcadia. While helping at the scene, Dewolf suffered cardiac arrest. First responders tried making life-saving measures, but he passed away at Newark-Wayne Community Hospital. According to the National Firefighters Foundation, the property he was responding to held significance because his own family lived there. He left behind his loving family, both in and out of the department. Dewolf will be included in the 2025 Roll of Honor for the National Fallen Firefighters, which includes 70 firefighters who died in 2024 and 70 more who died in previous years. A full list of firefighters being honored on the memorial can be found here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
15-04-2025
- Yahoo
Niagara County Interfaith Police Memorial Service set for May 15
Law enforcement agencies from Western New York and Southern Ontario will honor the sacrifices made by officers killed in the line of duty on May 15 at the 25th annual Niagara County Interfaith Police Memorial Service to be held at 7 p.m. at St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 140 Rainbow Blvd., Niagara Falls. The service gives special recognition to law enforcement officers who gave their lives for the safety and protection of others and will include the recitation of the Roll of Honor — the names of those fallen officers — followed by the rendering of full military-style honors by an interagency honor guard. The first Niagara County Interfaith Police Memorial Service was held in 1999. It has been held every year since with the exception of a pause during the COVID-19 pandemic. This year's host pastor will be the Rev. Canon Helen O. Harper. This year's speaker will be state Senate Minority Leader Rob Ortt. Senator Ortt, who represents the 62nd Senate District, which covers all of Niagara and Orleans counties, was sworn into office in January 2015 and was elected minority leader by Senate Republicans in 2020. The New York Army National Guard veteran was awarded the Bronze Star, Army Commendation Medal, Afghan Campaign Medal and Combat Infantryman's Badge in recognition of his service during Operation Enduring Freedom. A reception will be held following the service. For more information contact Rev. Patrick Bradley at 716-804-4181 (bradleypj@ or the Rev. Canon Helen Harper at 716-282-1717 (urbanpriest@
Yahoo
21-02-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Greenbrier Historical Society honors long-serving member on his 90th birthday
LEWISBURG, WV (WVNS) — The Greenbrier Historical Society (GHS) recently celebrated to 90th birthday of long-time member and former Archivist Jim Talbert. According to a press release, Talbert was celebrated by having his name included on the GHS Roll of Honor. The listing, which began in 2024, recognizes those that have demonstrated immense passion for the history of the Greenbrier Valley, as well as a dedication to its preservation. The first inductee was Robert Teldford, Jr., whose Telford Foundation gives crucial financial and other support to the society. Nate Smith to perform at the 100th State Fair of West Virginia Talbert has assisted in the preservation and expansion of Greenbrier Valley history for decades. Through his work in the GHS archives, he assisted large numbers of locals find out about their family history. His published work on the original Lewisburg Town Lots, which was created from countless hours in the courthouse deed vault, is an incredible resource for historians. Talbert played a critical role in GHS projects, including the North House Museum, the Coffman wagon and wagon house, and the salvage and preservation of record from the Greenbrier County courthouse. Talbert and other selected inductees will be placed on a list to be displayed in the North House Museum. For more information, visit the Greenbrier Historical Society's website. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
