Rejected police and fire millages in several Metro Detroit townships have left communities seeking new November votes or facing service cuts.

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Lee County Emergency Management launched AlertLeeNC, a new emergency alert system powered by RAVE Mobile Safety to provide faster, location-based notifications.

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Tupelo officials say Fire Station No. 5 is about 90% complete and nearing move-in, while the city is planning a replacement for Fire Station No. 1.

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New London's fire department is seeking a FEMA grant to buy a larger rescue boat with sonar and training funds to improve response on the Thames River and nearby waterways.

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North Metro Fire Rescue District and Mountain View Fire District approved a memorandum of understanding to begin evaluating a possible merger, starting with a financial analysis.

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