SmartAsset’s 2026 rankings put Georgetown at No. 1 after a five‑year surge in housing, jobs and retail — a win that’s already reshaping the north‑Austin suburb. Local openings and a new H‑E‑B show the momentum on the ground.

Newly unsealed 'Dunlap Files' and a recent grand‑jury review have revived scrutiny of the unsolved 1995 killing of Pillsbury marketing manager Anne Dunlap.

The Justice Department has opened a civil‑rights review of Arizona State University's DEI activities after undercover videos prompted federal complaints. The probe will examine admissions, scholarships and student support.

A 22‑year‑old who was on Crime Stoppers’ Top Ten list was arrested Monday in San Elizario and booked on an aggravated robbery charge.

HELP of Southern Nevada launched the 15th annual HELP2O drive to collect bottled water and cooling supplies after local health data showed hundreds of heat‑related deaths. The campaign funnels donations to outreach teams serving people living outdoors.

Shoreline City Council has advanced a $100 million plan for a new aquatic center, sending a 48,000‑sq‑ft design to the November ballot. The proposal would be paid largely by property taxes through a park district.

A former WGN employee has filed a $10 million administrative claim after she says Border Patrol agents violently detained her during last year’s Midway Blitz sweep in Lincoln Square.

A new 209-unit rental community from Homes by Towne brings bungalow-style rentals and private yards to west Roseville.

A 45-year-old man was arrested after a pickup struck and killed a pedestrian on Woodland Street; police say impairment is suspected.

A Denver jury found Matthew Omara guilty in the Dec. 7, 2022 attack that killed two women; sentencing is scheduled for July 24, 2026.

A pedestrian was struck and killed at Brannan and Seventh early Wednesday; the driver stayed and police say the investigation is ongoing.

A New York–style breakfast truck from Austin has parked at Old Settlers Park, serving made-to-order sandwiches on locally baked Kaiser rolls. The Round Rock location opened in mid‑May.

Seattle's City Council proclaimed June 6 as Amarr Murphy-Paine Day, honoring the Garfield High student killed in 2024 and amplifying family calls for stronger school safety.