Arrest Made in Hit-and-Run Incident Involving Bicyclist
Witnessed by ambulance crew, hit-and-run incident leads to arrest of Neftali Ponce-Contreras in Wenatchee.
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EMTs Warning Of Risky Combo: Hot Weather & Cold Local Waters
Emergency Management agencies and first responders are warning the public about the dangers of swimming in the region's lakes and rivers during this weekend's unseasonably hot weather.
Shawn Ballard, co-owner and EMT at Ballard Ambulance, says even though the weather might be warm, the local waters are anything but...
First Responders Urge Travelers To Be Prepared For Winter Driving
With winter weather now impacting the mountain passes throughout Washington State, first responders are reminding drivers to be prepared before they hit the snowy road.
Mike Battis of Ballard Ambulance in Wenatchee says one of the first items to check off your list is for your car...
Ambulance Company says Roadway Accidents Rise as Temperatures Do
As the weather heats up in North Central Washington, first responders in the region say they see an uptick in traffic collisions.
Shawn Ballard of Ballard Ambulance in Wenatchee says there's one major contributor to the accidents his company responds to...
Forest Service Advising Caution On Waterways With Heat, Snowmelt
Current conditions with temperatures in the upper 80's most days are leading to rapid snowmelt, which is feeding directly into streams and rivers.
Water Rescues Already Increasing On Wenatchee River
Summer is still six weeks away but traffic is already heating up on the icy waters of the Wenatchee River.
In recent weeks, scores of recreationists have been inner tubing, rafting, and paddle boarding the river - which is running fast and cold - and that's leading to a spike in calls for emergency assistance...