LONG GROVE, Ill. (WLS) -- Officials say they received more than 1,200 emergency 911 calls the night a northwest suburban Long Grove house exploded and dozens of other homes were damaged. Calls came ...

HOUSTON, Tx. -- A former 911 operator is accused of hanging up on emergency calls. Our sister station KTRK in Houston, Texas, went looking for Crenshanda Williams Wednesday afternoon. The former ...

Calling emergency services isn’t one of those things most folks do regularly, and it’s not like it’s possible to just practice. However, it's still one of those skills that is still important to have ...

Three Jasper County 911 dispatch operators were recognized for excellence in service, including Team Lead Kellie Balcom for ...

Had an elderly lady in SC low country call and she was afraid someone had put a “root” on her, kinda like voodoo. Some white powder like flour had appeared on her porch and she didn’t know what to do.

This story, headlined 911 operators confront grim task, ghastly calls," was originally published Sept. 19, 2005. It is being republished for the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina as part of The ...

This story, headlined "911 operators confront grim task, ghastly calls," was originally published Sept. 19, 2005. It is being republished for the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina as part of The ...

HONOLULU (KHON2) — Honolulu police are rolling out big new bonuses — up to $2,000 per month for some — to keep 911 operators on the job in the hopes of solving a growing staffing issue. House Rep.

COBB COUNTY, GA — Cobb County has opened a new wellness lounge designed to give 911 operators a quiet place to recharge during their demanding shifts. The lounge is part of the county’s wellness ...

HOUSTON -- A former 911 operator is accused of hanging up on emergency calls. Crenshanda Williams used to as a Houston Emergency Center 911 operator. Court records show the 43-year-old was charged ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. As part of the five-year hiring plan announced in late 2024, 90 new communications operators were hired in 2025, according to the ...