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SELINA RAMIREZ, Age Now: 15, Missing: 08/25/2018. Missing From ELMIRA, NY. ANYONE HAVING INFORMATION SHOULD CONTACT: Elmira Police Department (New York) 1- 607-735-8600.

On September 6, members of the media are invited to attend the RCMP’s official Commissioner’s Change of Command ceremony at the RCMP Academy in Regina, Saskatchewan. The ceremony will mark the symbolic handover of authority from outgoing Commissioner Bob Paulson to incoming Commissioner Brenda Lucki.  Access to the ceremony will be restricted. Media representatives must register in advance by contacting RCMP Media Relations at 613-843-5999 by September 5, 2018, 4:00 p.m. EDT. Following the ceremony, the Commissioner will hold a media availability.

The sentences follow a joint operation between the Metropolitan Police Service’s Flying Squad and Thames Valley Police (TVP).

The August gathering of around 1,100 Salvationists and friends in Havana also marked the first overseas engagement for General Brian Peddle websa@salvationarmy.org 2018-08-31T15:56:37Z

A Dallas police vehicle carrying an officer was rear-ended by another vehicle early Friday morning on N. Central Expressway, police said.

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Fact SheetCOUGAR FIRE SURPRISE CREEK FIREAugust 31, 2018 Public Information for Cougar & Surprise Creek Fire: 208-265-8058 Public Information for Northern Idaho Panhandle Fire Information: 208-557-8813 ATTENTION FOREST USERS – Heavy equipment is in the vicinity of the fires; be alert and keep speed slow. Please respect area closures to protect forest visitors, firefighters, and construction workers. Hazardous snags and active burning is within the fire area. Fire: Cougar Fire Cause: Lightning July 27, 2018 Acres: 7,615 acres Location: N. Idaho. Nearby towns include East Hope, Hope and Clark Fork, ID The fire minimally increased its footprint primarily with backing fire. Fire behavior is low, with more creeping and smoldering fire activity. Heavy pockets of fuel will continue to burn, and where exposed, could sustain visible flame lengths and smoke as it burns. Hose lays are in place along the Wellington fuel break. Fire crews will continue brushing East Fork...

(ABC) SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) – A multi-family home in Schenectady was forced to evacuate after two people were taken to the hospital for serious illnesses. The Edison Avenue building houses 25 residents. It was evacuated Thursday night as a precaution. The Schenectady Fire Department received a 911 call around 4:30 p.m. for a resident who ...

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FACT SHEETCOUGAR FIRE SURPRISE CREEK FIREAugust 31, 2018 Public Information for Cougar & Surprise Creek Fire: 208-265-8058 Public Information for Northern Idaho Panhandle Fire Information: 208-557-8813 ATTENTION FOREST USERS – Heavy equipment is in the vicinity of the fires; be alert and keep speed slow. Please respect area closures to protect forest visitors, firefighters, and construction workers. Hazardous snags and active burning is within the fire area. Fire: Cougar Fire Cause: Lightning July 27, 2018 Acres: 7,615 acres Location: N. Idaho. Nearby towns include East Hope, Hope and Clark Fork, ID The fire minimally increased its footprint primarily with backing fire. Fire behavior is low, with more creeping and smoldering fire activity. Heavy pockets of fuel will continue to burn, and where exposed, could sustain visible flame lengths and smoke as it burns. Hose lays are in place along the Wellington fuel break. Fire crews will continue brushing East Fork...

...A FLOOD WARNING FOR A DAM FLOODGATE RELEASE REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 430 PM CDT SUNDAY FOR NORTHEASTERN DANE COUNTY... Latest reports from Madison City officials this morning continue to report multiple road closures in the vicinity of where the Yahara River cuts through the isthmus. This is due to flooding resulting from water being released from Lake Mendota via the Tenney Dam. Flood Warning 2018-08-31T10:48:00-05:00 2018-09-01T02:30:00-05:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Moderate Likely Dane 43.09,-89.34 43.07,-89.37 43.08,-89.39 43.1,-89.37 43.09,-89.34 FIPS6 055025 UGC WIC025 VTEC /O.CON.KMKX.FA.W.0011.000000T0000Z-180902T2130Z/ /00000.0.DR.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

...A FLOOD WARNING FOR A DAM FLOODGATE RELEASE REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 430 PM CDT SUNDAY FOR NORTHEASTERN DANE COUNTY... Latest reports from Madison City officials this morning continue to report multiple road closures in the vicinity of where the Yahara River cuts through the isthmus. This is due to flooding resulting from water being released from Lake Mendota via the Tenney Dam. Flood Warning 2018-08-31T10:48:00-05:00 2018-09-05T07:00:00-05:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Moderate Likely Dane 43.09,-89.34 43.07,-89.37 43.08,-89.39 43.1,-89.37 43.09,-89.34 FIPS6 055025 UGC WIC025 VTEC /O.CON.KMKX.FA.W.0011.000000T0000Z-180902T2130Z/ /00000.0.DR.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

...A FLOOD WARNING FOR A DAM FLOODGATE RELEASE REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 430 PM CDT SUNDAY FOR NORTHEASTERN DANE COUNTY... Latest reports from Madison City officials this morning continue to report multiple road closures in the vicinity of where the Yahara River cuts through the isthmus. This is due to flooding resulting from water being released from Lake Mendota via the Tenney Dam. Flood Warning 2018-08-31T10:48:00-05:00 2018-09-04T15:15:00-05:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Moderate Likely Dane 43.09,-89.34 43.07,-89.37 43.08,-89.39 43.1,-89.37 43.09,-89.34 FIPS6 055025 UGC WIC025 VTEC /O.CON.KMKX.FA.W.0011.000000T0000Z-180902T2130Z/ /00000.0.DR.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

AUSTIN, Texas – The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded more than $81 million to the Harris County Flood Control District for the acquisition of 502 flood-prone homes damaged by Hurricane Harvey. Once the structures are removed, the land will be dedicated and maintained as open space to conserve natural floodplain functions.

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Forest Area Closure has been reduced. Yesterday Firefighters’ efforts remain focused on the north side of the fire, mopping up hot spots and improving containment lines. Most of the active fire remains in the “donut hole”, between Pennsylvania Hill and Maggie Summit well within the larger fire perimeter. In efforts to protect unburned islands, a hot shot crew moved to the north flank of the “donut hole” building containment lines and reducing fire activity. The northeast and east side of the fire remain calm, with firefighters improving containment lines and mopping up hot spots. Suppression repair crews continued working with resources advisors repairing 29 miles of line. A type 2 crew has been assigned to help support the suppression repair crews. They will continue to repair damage caused by suppression tactics to help prevent erosion. Today: Crews will be working on suppression repair on the north and western portions of the fire. The northeast and east side of...

State Police Troop F arrested nine motorists for Driving While Intoxicated and one motorist for Driving While Ability Impaired by Drugs

Smoke Report for Friday, August 31 - Tomorrow's smoke report will be the last for this incidentAir quality has improved significantly since Wednesday. Most smoke production is coming from the Klondike Fire which is 40 miles west of Medford and the South Umpqua Complex (Miles/Columbus fires). Inversions and smoke transport from the Klondike Fire and South Umpqua Complex will continue to spill into Rogue Valley for the next several days with northwest winds. Any changes in the weather and fire behavior will lead to a mix of air quality conditions in the coming days with clearing followed by smoke followed by clearing again.More air quality information can be found at

SPC Day 1 Fire Weather Outlook
Day 1 Fire Weather Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 1036 AM CDT Fri Aug 31 2018 Valid 311700Z - 011200Z There is potential for isolated dry thunderstorms over portions of southern Wyoming and western Colorado, but coverage should be minimal and showers are likely to be mixed in with any thunderstorm development. Otherwise, forecast looks on track and no changes are necessary. Please see the discussion below for more details. ..Nauslar.. 08/31/2018 .PREV DISCUSSION... /ISSUED 1258 AM CDT Fri Aug 31 2018/ ...Synopsis... A broad, loosely organized trough will persist across the West today in tandem with a belt of enhanced mid-level flow extending from Montana/Wyoming eastward across the Dakotas. At the surface, a front will migrate southward across the northern High Plains north of a surface low/trough centered over eastern Colorado. The synoptic pattern will foster areas of breezy conditions across the central Rockies along with an elevated fire weather threat. ...Southern Wyoming, northwestern Colorado, and adjacent areas of Utah... Areas of 15-25 mph westerly surface winds will develop during the afternoon and early evening in response to the synoptic pattern and vertical mixing processes. A slightly more moist airmass (compared to previous days) will reside across the region, with RH values falling to borderline critical values but not falling low enough to justify any upgrades. An elevated fire weather delineation is in place to address this afternoon's fire-weather threat. ...Southern California... Localized areas of Santa Barbara County, CA will experience 10-15 mph offshore flow and low (15-25%) RH values during the day. These conditions will be too limited in space/time for any delineation, although elevated conditions may exist where fuels are dry. ...Please see www.spc.noaa.gov/fire for graphic product... Read more

SPC Day 1 Fire Weather Outlook
Day 1 Fire Weather Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 1036 AM CDT Fri Aug 31 2018 Valid 311700Z - 011200Z There is potential for isolated dry thunderstorms over portions of southern Wyoming and western Colorado, but coverage should be minimal and showers are likely to be mixed in with any thunderstorm development. Otherwise, forecast looks on track and no changes are necessary. Please see the discussion below for more details. ..Nauslar.. 08/31/2018 .PREV DISCUSSION... /ISSUED 1258 AM CDT Fri Aug 31 2018/ ...Synopsis... A broad, loosely organized trough will persist across the West today in tandem with a belt of enhanced mid-level flow extending from Montana/Wyoming eastward across the Dakotas. At the surface, a front will migrate southward across the northern High Plains north of a surface low/trough centered over eastern Colorado. The synoptic pattern will foster areas of breezy conditions across the central Rockies along with an elevated fire weather threat. ...Southern Wyoming, northwestern Colorado, and adjacent areas of Utah... Areas of 15-25 mph westerly surface winds will develop during the afternoon and early evening in response to the synoptic pattern and vertical mixing processes. A slightly more moist airmass (compared to previous days) will reside across the region, with RH values falling to borderline critical values but not falling low enough to justify any upgrades. An elevated fire weather delineation is in place to address this afternoon's fire-weather threat. ...Southern California... Localized areas of Santa Barbara County, CA will experience 10-15 mph offshore flow and low (15-25%) RH values during the day. These conditions will be too limited in space/time for any delineation, although elevated conditions may exist where fuels are dry. ...Please see www.spc.noaa.gov/fire for graphic product... Read more

NewsThe long-awaited federal trial of a Puerto Rico woman accused of hiring a hit man to kill her rich Canadian husband began on Thursday, and the judge warned the jury "it would get hot."Contributed Author: Danica Coto, Associated Press

Collision: I-695 OUTER LOOP PRIOR TO EXIT 18 MD 26 LIBERTY RD (SB) Outer Loop1 of 2 Outer Loop shoulders closed.
Created: 8/31/2018 3:03:23 PM by TOC4.

Debris in roadway: MD 155 SOUTH AT HOPEWELL RD South1 of 1 Southbound traffic lanes closed.
1 of 1 Southbound shoulders closed.
Created: 8/31/2018 3:10:10 PM by SOC.