BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WMBD) — A telecommunicator for the city of Bloomington had a busy week helping save lives in the community.

Amanda Richmond’s efforts earned her two Life-Saving awards.

The first award was for a situation that involved a drowned child. Leaders with the city say her calm demeanor helped her give CPR instructions over the phone. Richmond was also able to quickly direct first responders to the scene, where the child survived… READ MORE