National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week Runs April 14-20

National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week Runs April 14-20

The State 911 Committee is recognizing Michigan telecommunicators and their vital contributions to public safety during National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week April 14-20. In Michigan, 911 centers serve as the primary point for dispatching police,

Florida Man Ticketed for 'Booty Patrol' Truck

Florida Man Ticketed for 'Booty Patrol' Truck

A 'Booty Patrol' driver has been caught by Florida deputies.

Ontario Man Claims His 8-Foot Zucchini Might be the Longest in World

Ontario Man Claims His 8-Foot Zucchini Might be the Longest in World

An Ontario, Canada, man harvested an 8-foot, 4.79-inch zucchini from his garden that might be the longest on record.

New York Woman Reunited with $12,000 Left on Train

New York Woman Reunited with $12,000 Left on Train

Rail workers in New York were able to reunite a relieved passenger with her lost backpack containing $12,000 cash.

Man Trapped in Jewelry Vault Freed When Timer Opens Chamber as Scheduled

Man Trapped in Jewelry Vault Freed When Timer Opens Chamber as Scheduled

A man was trapped inside a steel-reinforced concrete jewelry vault overnight in New York City after firefighters had to abandon an attempt to rescue him for safety reasons.

Unexpected Eiffel Tower Proposal Unfolds Amid Intruder Incident

Unexpected Eiffel Tower Proposal Unfolds Amid Intruder Incident

Police arrested a man climbing Thursday on the Eiffel Tower, leading to visitors being temporarily stranded at the summit — including a reporter for The Associated Press and a Washington, D.C., couple who decided during the wait to get married.

Possible Meteorite Creates a Hole and a Fire on a Deck in Arkansas

Possible Meteorite Creates a Hole and a Fire on a Deck in Arkansas

An Arkansas family discovered that their wooden deck in the backyard had a massive smoldering hole in it. The possible cause? Space!