GM Dana Brown says the Astros' top trade priority is a left-handed outfield bat as Houston juggles options and scouts the market before the Aug. 3 deadline.

A South Side Columbus diner known for donuts and hibachi bentos has shut without warning after more than 30 years, the storefront is now boarded and listed for rent.

Scattered afternoon thunderstorms are likely after 1 p.m.; gusty winds and brief heavy rain could slow the commute. A heat surge builds into the weekend.

More than 400 private gardens across Cleveland open July 11–12 for the annual, free GardenWalk weekend.

A former UC student has sued the university and the owner of The Deacon, saying lax security and housing choices allowed a 2023 sexual assault where she was housed as a freshman.

Peachtree City police say thieves are siphoning hundreds of gallons of used cooking oil from metro Atlanta restaurants to resell, prompting businesses to secure tanks and call police.

Upper 80s and muggy Wednesday, with scattered storms possible this evening. Gusty winds and localized downpours could affect evening plans.

Wayne State sent an emergency alert after online threats; police are searching for a man named in the message and security was increased across campus.

Three women were stabbed on the 2700 block of Presbury Street Tuesday night; injuries were non-life-threatening and Western District detectives are investigating.

A person was flown to a hospital with life‑threatening injuries after a tree fell onto a home off Rollingwood Drive in Huntersville during storms that swept the Charlotte area.

Mayor Daniella Levine Cava says the 2027 proposal — due next Wednesday — won’t hike the gas tax or cut arts and charity grants, narrowing how the county closes a projected gap.

NYPD Crime Stoppers released photos after a 79‑year‑old man was pushed and robbed at a Brooklyn subway stop on July 2. Police are asking witnesses to call the hotline or submit tips online.

Heat Advisory Wednesday in Jacksonville with highs near 97°F and heat-index readings over 105°F. Plan outdoor activity for the morning and check city cooling centers.