A major transmission break on July 7 left 80% of Anson County without running water. Crews worked overnight; bottled water pickups and a boil advisory are in place.

Family and friends held a balloon vigil in Avondale Tuesday to mark the one-year anniversary of 14‑year‑old Tyquan Jones‑Alexander's fatal shooting. The family says the case remains open and is urging anyone with information to come forward.

A federal appeals panel ruled July 7, 2026 that parts of Florida’s Stop WOKE law cannot be enforced against public university professors, preserving classroom speech protections.

Two teens were arrested after police say gel‑bead "Orbeez" pellets were fired from a car in Kennesaw's Legacy Park neighborhood. Officers traced the vehicle using license‑plate readers.

A Newark man was sentenced to life after pleading guilty in the December 2024 stabbing and dismemberment of his ex‑girlfriend, closing a high‑profile investigation.

An ICE officer shot and killed a man during a vehicle stop on Canal Street in Houston's East End; ICE says the driver tried to ram an agent and the FBI is investigating.

A Baker Tilly audit found weak contract controls, missing records and payment problems in Dallas’ merged Transportation and Public Works department.

As it marks 100 years, the Witte Museum will serve as grand marshal of the Ford Holiday River Parade on Nov. 27, leading the River Walk's 'Holiday Wishes Come True' celebration.

Joanne Crawford, 61, was found stabbed to death in her Far Rockaway home Tuesday; detectives are investigating a possible domestic motive and ask for tips.

A license-plate reader led Merrillville officers to a vehicle linked to a reported abduction; the 3‑month‑old was recovered unharmed and a woman was taken into custody.

A Lakeland force main break released roughly 85,000 gallons of sewage; crews recovered most and filed a DEP pollution notice.

A registered behavior technician at an Alpharetta ABA center was arrested on child‑cruelty and battery charges after a mother says her 16‑year‑old with autism came home injured. Investigators say records and witness statements are under review.

An early‑morning shooting at Raleigh’s Claremont Inn wounded a man in the foot; police say his injuries aren’t life‑threatening and investigators are searching for suspects.