Oshkosh plate-camera debate shifts to vendor search, oversight
Oshkosh, WI — After ending its Flock Safety deal, city officials are weighing a new plate-camera vendor with added review and public input.
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Haleyville council backs FEMA firefighter grant bids before June 22 deadline
Haleyville, AL — Council action lets the city seek FEMA help for fire turnout gear and staffing, but awards are not guaranteed and local costs could follow.
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San Bernardino County adopts $10.9B budget with targeted priorities
San Bernardino CA – County supervisors adopted a mostly flat $10.9B budget targeting housing, safety, infrastructure, permits and core services.
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Minneapolis police reform monitor says Internal Affairs backlog slows progress
Minneapolis MN – A June 15 monitor report says the city made progress on policy and training, but Internal Affairs delays still slow reform.
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Sonora-area CHP DUI crackdown brought heavier patrols this weekend
CHP ran a statewide impaired-driving enforcement period from 6 p.m. Saturday to 6 a.m. Sunday, with Sonora-area coverage in Tuolumne County.
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Toledo council weighs July 4 fireworks safety zone after Old West End shooting
Toledo OH – Council is scheduled to weigh a July 4-5 fireworks safety zone on June 23, with youth rules and temporary boundaries still pending.
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Lincoln budget proposal keeps property tax rate flat while boosting safety
Lincoln’s proposed 2026-28 budget keeps the property tax rate flat while adding fire, EMS and police staffing, plus downtown and infrastructure spending.
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El Segundo’s June 10 alert test could sound on phones, tablets and watches
El Segundo officials said a June 10 Wireless Emergency Alert test could sound on phones, tablets and smartwatches, even if they were on silent.
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Tampa police chief Lee Bercaw to retire Aug. 6; Brett Owen to act
Chief Lee Bercaw will retire Aug. 6, and Assistant Chief Brett Owen will serve as acting chief until Tampa’s next mayoral election.
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Oshkosh weighs next step on license plate readers after Flock fallout
Oshkosh, WI is weighing what comes after Flock license plate readers, with police discussing an advisory committee before any new vendor decision.
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Fontana warns residents about illegal fireworks, restricted zones ahead of July 4
Fontana says illegal fireworks face zero-tolerance enforcement, with no-fireworks zones in parts of the city and Safe and Sane sales starting June 28.
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Tillamook County commissioners rebuke DA Aubrey Olson, strip stipend after probe
Tillamook County commissioners voted no confidence in DA Aubrey Olson and ended her county-paid stipend after an investigation into office complaints.
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Belle Vernon Main Street raid removes 64 animals, leaves questions
Belle Vernon, PA — State police removed 62 dogs and two cats from a Main Street home; rescue groups are caring for them while the case remains open.
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Detroit survey steers city priorities toward safety, transit and youth
Detroit MI – More than 8,000 residents fed into Rise Higher, and the city says that feedback is already shaping its proposed FY2027 budget priorities.
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La Salle podcast explains electric aggregation and solicitor permits
La Salle’s new city podcast breaks down electric aggregation, opt-out basics, and solicitor permits so residents know what to expect next.
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Lexington approves FY27 budget for roads, housing and winter prep
Lexington council approved the FY27 budget June 9, keeping tax rates unchanged and steering city money to roads, housing, parks, safety and winter prep.
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Irvine opens comment period on 2026 hazard mitigation draft
Irvine residents and businesses have until June 24 to comment on the city’s 2026 hazard mitigation draft, which affects resilience planning and FEMA eligibility.
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Irvine opens review of 2026 hazard plan tied to FEMA eligibility
Irvine is taking public comments on its 2026 hazard mitigation draft through June 24, a local planning step tied to FEMA eligibility and fire risk.
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Flash flood warning snarls San Antonio commute in Northeast Bexar County
A flash flood warning for northeastern Bexar County is disrupting Monday travel in San Antonio, with water rescues, road closures and safety alerts.
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Clifton Heights police hiring moves to testing phase with June 20 exam
Clifton Heights PA – The borough’s full-time police officer hiring process is moving to June 20 testing in Media after the June 12 application deadline.
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Baton Rouge council approves $1.16M DHS deal for BRPD task force at Airline HQ
Baton Rouge LA – The Metro Council approved a $1.16 million DHS deal to renovate BRPD headquarters space for a multi-agency task force, prompting ICE concerns.
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United States evening weather update: Heat peaks as storms move east
Dangerous heat leads tonight across the South and East while severe storms threaten the Appalachians and Northeast, and tornado cleanup continues in Illinois and Indiana.