Mayor Brandon Johnson is directing TIF funds to add air conditioning at 42 park sites prioritized by a new Heat Vulnerability Index; 20 upgrades will come this summer.

Texas Biomed signed a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement with the Defense Department to accelerate vaccines, antivirals, diagnostics and other countermeasures.

NewsChannel 5 will host a 90-minute GOP gubernatorial debate at Cumberland University in Lebanon on July 20 as early voting approaches.

The N.C. Highway Patrol launched Operation Queen City Overwatch this week to break up Charlotte street takeovers and clamp down on reckless driving across city interstates.

A Brampton man was ordered to serve 240 months after admitting he led a cross‑border trucking scheme that shipped more than 850 kilograms of drugs into Canada.

Developers want to turn the shuttered DoubleTree at 185 Union Ave into a four‑star boutique hotel. City financing officials will weigh a PILOT on July 14.

Haraz Coffee House has opened its first Minnesota location in Lyn‑Lake, taking over the former Iron Door Pub with a menu focused on Yemeni‑style coffee and extended evening hours.

Clay County deputies were on scene Thursday after officials reported an armed person barricaded inside a car near 800 Oakleaf Plantation Parkway. Oakleaf Plantation Parkway was closed between Ivory Crossing and Eagle Landing Parkway while deputies worked the scene.

An 18‑year‑old was arrested after shots were reported near East Columbus Avenue; police say officers recovered a firearm capable of holding 18 rounds.

Ye will play the Caesars Superdome on Aug. 28; presale sign-ups are open and general tickets go on sale July 17 at 10 a.m. per venue and tour pages.

A bat that tested positive for rabies was found near Glencoe homes; Cook County is urging pet owners to vaccinate pets immediately and avoid handling wildlife.

Dozens rallied outside a Kings Highway Holiday Inn after the city moved families and announced a conversion to a men’s shelter; neighbors say the change came with little notice.

Talarico’s campaign reported a $30 million second-quarter haul and says small-dollar donors powered the total, widening his cash lead over Ken Paxton as filings approach.