Patchy fog this morning, then scattered showers and thunderstorms later on Saturday, July 4. Highs near 80°F; lightning and brief gusts possible.

Lawmakers’ budget would leave Wake County prosecutors well below recommended staffing, officials warn — a gap they say could stretch case timelines for victims and slow complex probes.

Phoenix nears 105°F on July 4. An NWS Extreme Heat Watch runs July 7–9 with highs of 111–116°F; call 2-1-1 for cooling centers.

Allstate’s 2026 drivers report again ranks Boston as the nation’s most collision-prone city, with Worcester, Springfield and Providence also among the riskiest metros.

Bexar County deputies found a man and a woman shot to death Friday night in southwest Bexar County. Investigators are treating the case as a suspected murder‑suicide as the sheriff prepares to speak.

A 45-year-old Kissimmee man died after his motorcycle struck a Mazda on U.S. 192 near Vacanza Boulevard; troopers say the crash is under investigation.

A Cincinnati woman faces child endangerment charges after a 3‑year‑old was left alone in a running SUV outside a Harrison Avenue Kohl's.

A newly unsealed complaint alleges a jailed lumberyard owner kept a contraband cellphone at MDC‑Brooklyn and a photo in the filing may show Oren Alexander. The filing intensifies scrutiny of contraband at the Sunset Park jail ahead of the brothers’ sentencing.

A charging e‑bike battery exploded inside a Bristol Township home Friday, igniting furniture and forcing residents to flee. One person suffered minor burns and the cause is under investigation.

Morning fog gives way to sun and highs near 68°F. Afternoon gusts may make waterfronts feel cooler; mariners should note a small-craft advisory.

Three young people were injured near Sarah T. Bolton Park after Friday's fireworks; police say injuries are non‑life‑threatening and are asking for tips.

Child drownings have ticked up nationally and a recent rescue on the Detroit River shows how fast it can happen. Doctors and local officials say lessons, fences and constant supervision save lives.

Morning clouds give way to mostly sunny skies with highs near 72°F. Boaters should watch for small craft advisories as seas build.