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2 days ago
- Climate
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West Haven park closed after fire burns five acres
WEST HAVEN, Utah (ABC4) — A park in West Haven is temporarily closed after a grass fire burned five acres of land in the park Friday evening. In a post from Weber Fire District, units from Weber Fire, Ogden City Fire and Hill Air Force Base Fire responded to a report of a fast-moving grass fire in Prevedel Park around 7:45 p.m. Friday. Fire officials say thick, black smoke was visible from a distance. When crews arrived, they found a fast-moving fire that had trapped four campers. Firefighters were able to quickly split resources to evacuate the campers and knock down the fire. The fire was contained to five acres in size. Weber Fire District says there were no injuries and no structures damaged. A preliminary investigation shows the fire was accidentally ignited by a campfire that spread into surrounding cotton debris. Weber Fire says Prevedel Park is closed for safety concerns. Latest Headlines: West Haven park closed after fire burns five acres Man arrested after holding three people hostage inside Price home Motorhome fire causes major delays on I-15 in Kaysville Taylorsville waterline replacement project receives $1.6 million from EPA 10 basic car maintenance tips that can save you money Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
24-05-2025
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New Haven man arrested after traffic stop allegedly reveals illegal firearm
WEST HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — A New Haven man was arrested after a traffic stop allegedly led West Haven police to find an illegal firearm on Friday. Jose Perez-Dominguez, 45, was allegely driving on Elm Street in a Chevy Silverado with a license plate that did not match the vehicle. During the traffic stop, Perez-Dominguez was unable to produce a valid registration or insurance for the vehicle. CSP: 263 traffic stops conducted with two DUIs A further search of the vehicle revealed a concealed Smith & Wesson .38 firearm with the serial number destroyed along with .38 ammunition and shotgun shells. Perez-Dominguez was charged with multiple motor vehicle and criminal offenses and was held on bond. He will appear in Milford Superior Court next week. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Associated Press
06-05-2025
- Business
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New Haven accepts invitation to Northeast Conference as it begins transition to Division I
Fairleigh Dickinson celebrates after an NCAA college basketball game in the championship of the Northeast Conference tournament, March 8, 2016, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II, file) Updated [hour]:[minute] [AMPM] [timezone], [monthFull] [day], [year] WEST HAVEN, Conn. (AP) — The University of New Haven has accepted an invitation to become a full member of the Northeast Conference when it begins its transition from Division II to Division I on July 1. Commissioner Noreen Morris and school president Jens Frederiksen announced Tuesday that New Haven would become the conference's 10th full member. The Chargers will become full Division I members in 2028-29. 'Making the move to Division I is a bold step, and we're honored that New Haven chose to take that step with us,' Morris said. 'From the start, it was clear that they share our values — putting academics, competitive excellence and the student-athlete experience at the forefront.' New Haven sponsors 20 sports and will be integrated into NEC schedules beginning this year with the exception of football. Football's addition to the conference schedule is still to be determined. During its transition, New Haven will immediately be able to participate in conference championships in sports that do not have automatic qualifiers for NCAA championships. The Chargers will become eligible for NCAA championship competition in 2028-29. Two other NEC members are in transition to Division I, Stonehill and Le Moyne. ___ AP college sports: The Associated Press is an independent global news organization dedicated to factual reporting. Founded in 1846, AP today remains the most trusted source of fast, accurate, unbiased news in all formats and the essential provider of the technology and services vital to the news business. More than half the world's population sees AP journalism every day.
Yahoo
01-04-2025
- Politics
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First responders receive critical training at annual Connecticut Emergency Management Symposium
HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — Fires, flooding and funding were among the topics discussed at this year's Connecticut Emergency Management Symposium. The event provides critical training and networking for first responders at the state and local levels. 'The state alone provides annual training to hundreds of people to prepare for emergencies from election disruption, to fires, flooding and hurricanes,' Lt. Gov. Susan Bysiewicz (D-Conn.) said. 'Our state has faced a growing number of emergencies.' West Haven and University of New Haven partner to offer higher education opportunities to first responders, local students 'You never know when the phone rings, what the crisis of the day you may be waking up to, and I believe now more than ever we need to consolidate our efforts,' Maj. General Francis Evon, Connecticut's Adjutant General of the National Guard, said. Climate change was one of the symposium's most significant topics, with the state saying it responded to 101 last year compared to 70 in 2023. The Hawthorne Fire in Berlin was among the largest fires the state has seen in recent years. Firefighters from out of the state and the country were brought in to help bring it under control. 'My takeaway from that is any bit of help you can get in a situation like that is beneficial,' Berlin Fire Chief John Massirio told News 8. But additional help could be in jeopardy, with emergency management and public safety officials at the conference voicing fears about threats to FEMA and federal funding. Connecticut DESPP Commissioner Ronell Higgins says he is concerned about the impact it could have on future disasters. 'In addition to recovery, just longer-term concerns when it comes to staffing, and equipment, equipment for bomb squads, and other specialized equipment that we need and rely upon,' he said. Shelly Carter, who was just appointed to Acting Fire Chief of the Hamden Fire Department, told News 8, 'It is our job and our responsibility to make sure first we prepare our folks, we prepare our towns and our cities, then we need to make sure we mitigate the problem.' Chief Carter said planning and preparedness are critical for the years ahead. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
