A crash in Hegewisch on Friday morning left two men dead after a semitrailer and a Dodge Grand Caravan collided on East 130th Street; CPD's Major Accidents unit is investigating.

Phillips Edison has purchased Chaska Commons in a roughly $38 million deal, adding a grocery‑anchored center to its Twin Cities holdings. The sale keeps Cub Foods and neighborhood services under a national owner focused on grocery-anchored retail.

A tiny American mink wandered into a Healdsburg yard and was rescued by animal control before being transferred to Sonoma County Wildlife Rescue. Rehabilitators say the young mink will need time to recover and relearn hunting skills before it returns to the river.

NWS Miami issued a Spanish‑language marine warning for Gulf waters from East Cape Sable to Bonita Beach, warning of 34+ kt gusts and possible waterspouts. Mariners were urged to seek safe harbor.

A man was taken into custody after officers recovered a semi-automatic handgun near 61st Pl and Central Park, the 8th District posted.

Block Fest Vol. V takes over the Third Street Promenade on July 11 with DJs, a growing night market, food vendors and World Cup watch parties. The free event is aimed at driving evening foot traffic back to downtown merchants.

Authorities say a sealed warrant and the U.S. Marshals Service helped arrest a 22‑year‑old suspect in the Aug. 3, 2025, downtown Fargo shooting. Bail was set at $1,000,000 and a preliminary hearing is scheduled for Aug. 6.

Residents report meter reads in the tens of thousands of gallons while insisting they've cut usage; the city points to leaks, irrigation and a smart‑meter rollout. Officials say meter tests and limited credits are available as the AMI program continues.

A detached garage on Downing Ave drew a full first‑alarm response Friday; SJFD warned drivers to avoid the area while crews checked for extension.

A Sacramento man was sentenced Friday to 40 years to life for a Del Paso Heights shooting that prosecutors say began as an argument at a convenience store.

Sliding-scale discounts for gas, water and electric bills are starting to roll out in Illinois, offering deep savings for income‑eligible households.

Two titan arums at The Huntington may bloom between July 10 and midweek, offering a fleeting, pungent spectacle. The conservatory will host in‑person viewing and a 24‑hour livestream.

A 62-year-old woman died after her Subaru went under a semi on U.S. Highway 87 near milepost 15 in Becker County. Authorities say the truck driver was not hurt.