Dakota County officials warned of a sudden spike in overdoses this week and urged residents to carry naloxone and learn the warning signs. The task force says fentanyl may be in the local supply.

Overnight vandalism left multiple cars with slashed tires across Brewers Hill, and neighbors are circulating video and photos as police investigate.

University Hospitals paid $9.1M for the former Synthomer U.S. headquarters at 25435 Harvard Road in Beachwood and plans a new UH location there.

Hillsborough County deputies found a man and a woman dead Wednesday in the 2900 block of James Melvin Drive in Plant City. Detectives say the scene is active but contained.

Caleb Williams will appear on Madden NFL 27's cover, marking a franchise first and spotlighting his breakout season.

A Colorado appeals court reversed criminally negligent homicide convictions against two former Aurora paramedics in the 2019 death of Elijah McClain and remanded the cases for new trials.

Work to take the Monon Trail under 161st Street began in March as Westfield aims to cut collisions and separate trail users from traffic. Construction runs through 2026.

Honolulu rolled out two loan programs, including a zero‑interest down‑payment loan up to $40,000 with no fees for income‑qualified buyers. The city says lenders will attach the assistance to primary mortgages.

Letitia James released body‑cam and security footage showing the Nov. 13, 2025 Madison Ave encounter that left Elijah Brown dead; OSI is reviewing the case.

A man in his late 20s died in a crash at 18 Mile and Mound in Sterling Heights; officers closed the intersection while investigating.

Assemblymember Mark González renewed a push to restore a dedicated LGBTQ+ routing on 988 with AB 1540, while county leaders pursue a local pilot. The effort follows SAMHSA’s 2025 elimination of the national 'press 3' option.

After a packed meeting in San Marcos, Crystal Clear SUD tabled a proposed water agreement for the Palomino Alpha data center amid fierce public concern over water use and local impacts.

A 6-year-old was left alone on a school bus in southwest Miami‑Dade and the driver was arrested on a child‑neglect charge; bond was set at $2,500.