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President Donald Trump said the federal government will begin shifting disaster funding and responsibilities to state governors after this hurricane season
Fifteen genetic analyzers can deliver results in about 90 minutes, officials say
Tri-Township Fire & Rescue has fully staffed its Memphis fire station for the first time in decades, marking a major milestone in a long-term plan to improve response times

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FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell: “Adults aged 65 and older are a growing demographic who are often disproportionately impacted by severe weather”
Beech Grove EMS was responding to the fatal Greenwood Park Mall shooting and not available, so Indianapolis EMS responded to the Beech Grove park shooting
Elkhart County Sheriff’s Office earns CALEA, ACA, and NCCH accreditation for the second time
Kansas City is the largest U.S. city without local control of its police force, the mayor said
The San Bernardino County agreement also adds two more steps to workers’ salary cap
Peters vowed to put the wellness of federal correctional officers at the top of her priority list
The small village has been without a chief since 2020 and hasn’t had officers to patrol the community for four years
Washington Township’s new station will be double the size of the current location and feature four drive-through bays, a training area and a storm shelter
To make up for area agencies’ staffing shortfalls, Niagara County employees will respond to calls in two ambulances during the day and one at night
“I’d like to have everyone included. There’s a very high standard [EMS crews] have to meet,” said Radnor Fire Chief Joseph Maguire