The Latest Breaking News from 911

“911, what's your emergency?" Some people call police dispatchers without having an emergency on their hands. And the calls are as frustrating as they are funny.

Nothing will ever be the same.

‘We don't believe this was caused by a cyberattack or a software update,’ Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency director says

Emergencies can happen fast. In those moments, knowing when to call 911 can save a life—maybe even your own. Many people hesitate, unsure if their situation is “serious enough.” But waiting can make things worse. Calling 911 is not just for dramatic scenes on TV. It’s for real-life moments when…

Ye Myint Aung, 39, died after being punched more than 20 times at a Synco gas station in Texas

Edward Weiher and his fiancé, Alexa Balen were charged with first-degree murder in the death of their two-year-old daughter Trinity.

"Evil humans"

Connecticut officials say the pilot of a small plane that was about to crash managed to safely land it in Long Island Sound and call 911 to report his location before he and another person were rescued

First responders are the backbone of society. They extinguish fires, chase down criminals, resuscitate the gravely injured, and do so much more so that everyone can safely return to their families. These jobs put the brave men and women who undertake them in situations the rest of us hope we…

Exclusive: “By the time 911 got there, I knew he was dead,” host Gardith Edouard told The Independent. “I’m still not well, it’s just been horrible.”

Once upon a time, reacting to an emergency meant snapping into action—calling 911, applying first aid, or grabbing supplies without hesitation. Today? We hesitate, freeze,...