A federal judge ordered a settlement conference in the Dominique McCoy wrongful‑death case and asked that elected supervisors attend, raising political and financial stakes for the county.

A Portland man received a 14‑year federal sentence for his role in a 2019 Sinaloa cartel‑linked kidnapping and killing near Molalla, Oregon. The case grew from a drug‑debt dispute and a multiagency probe.

Groundswell Coffee is opening a Loop café at the Fine Arts Building on July 20, 2026, bringing a shop-exclusive roast and quick breakfast items to 410 S. Michigan Ave.

Crusoe has been removed as the lead developer on Project Jade near Cheyenne; Tallgrass and utility partners say the $7B power build will continue.

Golden Nugget opened a relocated poker room in the Rush Tower lobby with nine tables, built‑in charging and a $100,000 bad‑beat jackpot.

A South Jordan man was arrested after a runaway 17-year-old was found in a backyard shed. He faces unlawful sexual conduct, child-endangerment and related charges.

Teddy's on West 38th has closed after less than two years, leaving its Rosedale storefront dark. The owners behind Bill's Oyster opened the Southwestern spot in late 2024.

Jamison has applied to convert the 11‑story Wilshire Park Place at 3700 Wilshire into about 370 live/work apartments, reviving debate around the site's landmarked lawn.

Beach Bird expanded from Oyster Bay to Long Beach with a July 4 opening. The menu features brined tenders and a $33 Bird Basket.

San Diego sent a costly FireHawk to help search for the missing son of a retired chief — a move that has drawn scrutiny amid recent budget cuts and staff reductions.

Ten people were treated for fireworks injuries in Palm Beach County over the July Fourth weekend, including a severe hand amputation. Officials urged leaving fireworks to professionals.

Portland Public Schools will review a draft 'Protecting Student Access' policy that would limit federal immigration enforcement access and require notice to families. The proposal is a local response to new state law.

Sweet Lou’s — the food‑truck favorite — has opened a butcher‑deli in St. Louis Park offering whole‑animal butchery, breakfast sandwiches, deli classics and coffee. Owners Louisa Farhat and Tim Dubay expanded the operation they began as pop‑ups in 2021.