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Rock Falls Fire Department
Rock Falls city officials are pursuing an appeal after a $31.5 million verdict in the wrongful death of Lt. Garrett Ramos. Officials are concerned about the cost to the city and the impacts on its residents.
Rock Falls city officials are pursuing an appeal after a $31.5 million verdict in the wrongful death of Lt. Garrett Ramos amid financial concerns.
Dec. 7, 2025
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Robert Sinnott Jr. is accused of forcing firefighters at the Silverton Volunteer Fire Company into acts of non-consensual sexual contact when he was fire chief. Sinnott is also a retired police chief.
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Sen. Tim Sheehy (R-MT) at the U.S. Capitol Building earlier this year.
Dec. 5, 2025
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Butch Inks, seen here at his 2019 swearing-in ceremony, has been the fire chief of the St. Paul Fire Department for six years and announced his retirement after starting his second, six-year committment to the role.
Nov. 30, 2025

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