UGA’s inaugural School of Medicine class has officially arrived in Athens, launching Georgia’s second public medical school amid a statewide physician shortage.

Hickory police and the Crawdads are teaming up for a family-friendly National Night Out featuring patrol cars, K9s and baseball.

A fatal shooting on South Bend’s northwest side has launched an active homicide investigation. Police are asking for anonymous tips as the victim’s identity remains withheld.

Bastrop’s second McDonald’s is nearing its grand debut at Sendero, with a ribbon-cutting set for August 27.

A Glendale woman says her husband may be released after allegedly violating a no-contact order from prison. Advocates warn that the safety gap can be dangerous.

Churchill Downs and NYRA are building a six-race, $5 million championship for 3-year-old Thoroughbreds, stretching from the Kentucky Derby to a new September finale.

Baltimore will host the first U.S. meeting between the Springboks and All Blacks after a grueling South Africa tour.

Three Haslam-connected donors gave Mayor Andrew Ginther’s campaign $32,615.67 after Columbus approved a $25 million soccer financing package.

Princeton and Moeller are taking their Cincinnati rivalry to Paycor Stadium for a Thursday night season opener with $12 tickets.

Akron police are looking for a Kenmore-area suspect accused of breaking into properties, stealing appliances and stripping property for scrap.

Portland’s Ghosts of Summer returns this weekend with haunted attractions, drag, local makers, costume contests and a Wildwood crow hunt.

A 14-foot hammerhead shark washed up dead on a North Carolina beach, prompting a response from rescuers, officers and firefighters.

Lake City leaders could send the city’s Flock camera debate to voters this November. The proposed referendum would be nonbinding, but the privacy fight is already taking shape.