State engineers cut the weight rating on an Elsmere, KY railroad bridge from 26 tons to 13 tons, forcing firefighters to take alternate routes to calls on the community's west side.

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Chris Mc Loone recently sat down with Sam Massa, CEO of HiViz Lighting, to discuss the possible termination of its supplier agreement and its potential impact on the supply of lighting components.

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Norman City Council discussed an ad hoc committee to review public safety needs, including a fire study calling for new and relocated fire stations.

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Gering and Gurley volunteer fire departments were among six Nebraska departments to receive $10,000 grants from State Farm to buy equipment that improves firefighter safety.

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McAlester City Council approved new radios, hoods, and helmets for the fire department to equip new hires and replace older gear.

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