The DA-backed Shelter Ready app has slashed shelter placement time and signed on hundreds of outreach organizations in its first year.

Michigan’s Dairy Queen restaurants are still open for now while closures elsewhere have been driven by franchisee decisions. Local status varies by town.

UN Women warns funding cuts have stripped life‑saving services from at least one million women and girls, pushing local women‑led groups to the brink.

A Sullivan man is charged after his roommate was shot dead early Thursday in Lonedell; deputies found a handgun inside an overturned car at the scene.

Terakeet co‑founder Mac Cummings paid $25M for a renovated Palm Beach estate at 239 Emerald Lane. Listing pages and trade reports lay out the price, agents and design details.

Fairfield County recorded two traffic deaths in Q2; officials say quarterly crash updates will help target safety efforts. State dashboards hold the full data.

The southbound Crowder Boulevard bridge at Morrison Road was closed after inspectors found rotted pilings; repairs could take months and drivers face detours.

A Haywood County resident sued the Tennessee Municipal League, arguing the Nashville organization must open internal policies, training and lobbying records under state public‑records law.

A 34‑year‑old man was shot by San Bernardino police after he allegedly pointed what turned out to be a replica revolver. The district attorney will review the officer‑involved shooting.

Ford tapped former Sen. Debbie Stabenow aide Matt VanKuiken to run its Washington government‑affairs shop as the automaker presses D.C. on EV credits, trade and emissions rules.

A Northwoods man was sentenced to 17 years after a September shooting that killed his roommate, court records and reporting show.

Palmetto Bay’s council sent a charter amendment to the November ballot to make pedestrian, bike and golf‑cart facilities the default and create a Transportation Fund.

Austin police named James Lee Williams, 74, in a Wanted Wednesday post for failing to register as a sex offender. Authorities ask anyone with information to submit an anonymous tip.