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west metro fire protection district

Neighbors Take Action: How a Small Community Thwarted Crime with Signs and Cameras

February 17, 2026

Valley Glen, a quiet part of the San Fernando Valley, has seen its residents step up to keep their streets safe. Facing a surge of break‑ins linked to gangs from South America, homeowners installed 22 warning signs and set up infrared license‑plate readers plus video cameras. The initiative reported

sports

High‑School Basketball Highlights: February 16–22

February 17, 2026

Boys basketball saw a mix of solid wins and close games. Conner finished strong with 73 points over Elder’s 56, while Goshen edged Fenwick 63‑53. Calvary Christian posted a lower score against Gallatin County, but Newtport still pulled ahead of Beechwood. Scott edged Walton‑Verona in a high‑scoring

sports

Caught in a Surprise Search

February 17, 2026

Police stopped Marshon Lattimore’s car after it was found with expired license plates. The driver, a former NFL cornerback, told the officer that he had no weapons in the vehicle. The stop began as a routine traffic check for a minor violation. When asked about guns or knives, Lattimore ans

science

Climate 2025: A World on the Edge

February 17, 2026

The latest climate data shows the planet is heating faster than ever. 2025 has become one of the hottest years recorded, with temperatures exceeding pre‑industrial levels by more than 1. 4°C. This sharp rise follows a trend that has accelerated since the mid‑2010s, despite growing investments in ren

crime

New Chicago Dungeon Under Scrutiny

February 17, 2026

City Hall has moved to pause a business that operates as a “sex dungeon” while officials decide how it fits into the city’s rules. The shutdown comes after a past case involving a woman who ran a high‑end brothel that attracted thousands of clients and earned over a million dollars. That woman, know

politics

Mayor Pushes for Change in LA Olympic Leadership

February 17, 2026

The mayor of Los Angeles, Karen Bass, has urged the chair of the 2028 Olympic planning committee to resign. She said this after documents from the U. S. Justice Department showed emails between the chair, Casey Wasserman, and Ghislaine Maxwell, a known sex trafficker. These messages date back

environment

Kayak‑Kids Save a River: How One Teen’s Journey Changed a Whole Nation

February 17, 2026

A 17‑year‑old student from Ashland, Oregon, paddled the full length of a once‑dammed river that flows into the Pacific. Over 30 days she and her friends faced rapid waters, narrow channels, and a river that had been cut off by four hydroelectric dams for more than a hundred years. Their trip was the

environment

Goats Take Over Fire Station for Green Cleanup

February 17, 2026

In a twist that might make you smile, a fire department in Missouri has swapped out loud machines for a herd of hungry goats to keep their land tidy. The West Metro Fire Protection District decided to try something different. They hired goats to clear out pesky weeds and overgrown plants around Stat

politics

Choosing the Best Candidate for Illinois 52nd House: A Closer Look

February 17, 2026

In the upcoming Democratic primary for Illinois' 52nd House District, two candidates are stepping up to challenge the current Republican representative. Erin Chan Ding, a journalist and progressive advocate, is going head-to-head with Maria Peterson, a former lawyer and small business owner. Both ca

environment

Green Bay's Sewage Leak: A Quick Cleanup with Minimal Risk

February 17, 2026

On February 12, a sewage leak occurred in downtown Green Bay. The leak happened because of a contractor's work on temporary sewer lines. The good news? It was cleaned up in just 24 hours. Nathan Qualls, who leads the Green Bay Metropolitan Sewerage District, said the emergency was over. Workers spe