In 1985, William Hamer became Atlanta's first African American fire chief. Services for Chief Hamer are planned for Saturday, July 19, at 11 am at Hoosier United Methodist Church.

Preparations are underway for the funeral on Friday of Honorary Troy Fire Captain George Boone. People from all corners of the city are mourning his loss.

Captain Cory Thompson said almost the entire house was on fire when responders arrived at the scene.

Atlanta's first Black fire chief, William H. Hamer, has passed at age 85, leaving a legacy of courage and leadership. Services will be held on July 19.

The first African American fire chief for the city of Atlanta has died. Chief William Hamer passed away over the weekend.

WILLIMANTIC — A decorated member of the Willimantic Fire Department is retiring after 30 years of service. Captain Kevin Theriault retires from the department with 29 years of service. He ...

Yavapai County officials are advising residents to stand down for possible evacuations as the Juniper Fire burns near Black Canyon City.

Fire crews were responding to the 600-acre blaze west of Black Canyon City in the Bradshaw Mountains that started July 2, 2025.

Target is facing growing backlash and declining sales as a national boycott continues, intensified by a private meeting with the Congressional Black Caucus going public. The CBC and Black leaders ...

Captain 11’s suit has been home at our downtown Sioux Falls studio since May of 2023. Monday night, it is back in Pierre. The blue jumpsuit was on loan from the South Dakota State Historical […] ...

Officials said crews encountered heavy black smoke coming from both floors of the building.