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CTV News
3 days ago
- Climate
- CTV News
Edmonton adds more summer water stations
A water bottle filling station can be seen attached to a hydrant in Edmonton on July 6, 2024. (Galen McDougall/CTV News Edmonton) As we head into summer, Edmonton has added new water stations to ease the heat. New stations were added at Coronation Park and near Alex Taylor School downtown. Locations for the water stations are selected with input from community organizations, Alberta Health Services, Homeward Trust, Business Improvement Areas, the Edmonton Public Library and Edmonton Police Service. 'Having access to water is important during our hot summer months,' said Hani Quan, director of affordable housing and homelessness. 'Extreme heat disproportionately affects vulnerable groups in our communities, including children, the elderly, people with disabilities and those experiencing homelessness. 'Providing access to water stations is essential to preventing dehydration and keeping people safe during the hottest days.' Summer water stations will be available until Sept. 30. The program began in 2021 with just five stations; there are now 28 across the city. A map of water stations can be found here.
Yahoo
08-06-2025
- Yahoo
'Wear Orange Weekend:' Milwaukee gun violence prevention efforts
The Brief "Wear Orange Weekend" is part of National Gun Violence Awareness Month. The mayor said groups have distributed hundreds of gun locks and shared safety information with residents this weekend. MPD crime data shows there have been more than 200 non-fatal shootings so far this year. MILWAUKEE - Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson issued a proclamation recognizing National Gun Violence Awareness Day on Saturday, part of "Wear Orange Weekend" and National Gun Violence Awareness Month. Johnson said local organizations have distributed hundreds of gun locks across the city and shared safety information with residents this weekend. He also said the city is offering free youth programming all summer through its "Hello Summer" initiative. FREE DOWNLOAD: Get breaking news alerts in the FOX LOCAL Mobile app for iOS or Android "Change is something that all of us can accomplish together, each and every single one of us," he said, "if we come together, if we stand behind a common cause to reduce gun violence and make sure that people who should not have their hands on guns in the first place, don't get the chance to do it." "Wear Orange Weekend" began as a tribute to a teen who was shot and killed in Chicago. It has now become a recognized movement to reduce gun violence nationwide. By the numbers The most recently available Milwaukee Police Department crime data shows, as of June 5, there have been 205 non-fatal shootings in the city this year – a 15% drop compared to the same point in 2024 and a 39% drop compared to 2023. While the city tracks homicides overall, it does not track fatal shootings, specifically, on its dashboard. Those statistics do not include a violent stretch that began Friday afternoon and continued into Saturday morning. Milwaukee police responded to at least four shootings that left two people dead and seven others wounded. Two shootings happened minutes apart on Hampton Avenue. The Source Information in this report is from city officials and the Milwaukee Police Department.
CBS News
03-06-2025
- Health
- CBS News
Mayor Scott encouraged, not satisfied with Baltimore's violent crime reduction
Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott is encouraged by the continuous decline in the city's crime rate in 2025. As of Monday, June 2, there have been 55 homicides this year, compared to 72 during the same timeframe in 2024. That's a 23.6% drop in the city's homicide investigations. There have also been nearly 40 fewer non-fatal shootings compared to last year. The mayor credited the efforts of the Comprehensive Violence Prevention Plan, which has strategically slowed down Baltimore's crime rate. "This continued progress shows that our strategy to build a safer, better Baltimore is working," Mayor Scott said. "Thanks to our Comprehensive Violence Prevention Plan and the dedicated work of our community violence intervention ecosystem, BPD, and partners across the criminal justice system, homicides and shootings continue to fall." The mayor's office says auto thefts are down 33%, robberies are down 22%, arson is down 19%, and carjackings are down 11% compared to last year. What is the Comprehensive Violence Prevention Plan? Baltimore's Comprehensive Violence Prevention Plan was started in 2021 to reduce violent crime, including homicides. The crime prevention plan targets violence as a public health crisis. It's a collaborative effort between city leaders and community organizations and partners that provide services and resources. Some of the main focuses include juvenile crime, which is often tied to an increase in the city's armed robberies and carjackings. Model for violence reductions In April, Mayor Scott called Baltimore a national model for violence reduction. In 2023, the city had fewer than 300 homicides for the first time in nearly a decade. Since then, the homicide rate has dropped each year. "But let me be clear, this is not a time for celebration," Mayor Scott said. "One death is one too many. We will continue to double down on evidence-based strategies, as we work to finally cure the disease of violence that has plagued our communities for far too long." Summer programs for juveniles The Maryland school year is coming to an end, which means juveniles will be out for the summer. In April, the mayor unveiled the city's Summer Youth Engagement Strategy, which is focused on reducing crime by offering activities for young people during spring and summer breaks. The strategy led to a 66% decrease in shooting victims and a 31% decrease in aggravated assault victims in 2024, according to Mayor Scott. Mayor Scott said Baltimore will have 42 summer camp sites this year through recreation and parks. The city's Rock the Block parties, midnight basketball, and parties at Druid Hill Pool will return. The mayor's office said hours at nine of the city's recreation centers will be extended until 11 p.m. every Friday and Saturday from June 20 until Aug. 16. Those locations are the Middle Branch, Rita Church, Greenmount Edgewood, Lynnhurst, Lakeland, CC Jackson, Cahill, Robert C. Marshall and Madison recreation center locations. The city will also have 12,000 seats across 10 district summer school programs, in addition to 29 literacy-focused programs for students from Pre-K through 12th grade. The city has also partnered with B-360, an organization that leverages dirt bike culture to encourage STEM education, whose downtown location will function as a youth center offering learning and tutoring services. The B-360 headquarters on East Pratt Street will serve as a Youth Connection Center, where youth can connect with staff and resources as they await pickup by their guardians, the mayor explained. "We're not just criminalizing our young people for simply being outside and being Black. We're limiting unnecessary youth interactions with law enforcement," Scott said.
CBS News
23-05-2025
- Sport
- CBS News
CBS News Chicago proudly sponsors Race Against Gun Violence in Grant Park on June 5
CBS News Chicago is the proud media sponsor of the Chicago Race Against Gun Violence in Grant Park on June 5. The annual event is organized by Strides for Peace to celebrate the life-changing work of community organizations that work to combat gun violence in Chicago every day, and raise money to help them continue to provide their vital services to the city. There are four different races you can sign up for: an 8K run, a 5K run, a 2-mile walk and a Kids for Peace sprint. The cost to enter each varies. You can also register to participate as a team or as an individual. Events begin at 6 p.m. with a welcome, warm up and the Kids Sprint for Peace. All contributions you make go to your charity of choice. Click here for more information about the event, and links to sign up and donate.
