A TDOT maintenance worker died after a train struck a maintenance vehicle on SR 179 in Stanton. Authorities say the crossing gates were lowering and an investigation is underway.

Gov. Stein signed HB1104 to change how North Carolina handles involuntary psychiatric commitments, ordering telehealth pilots, data upgrades and studies.

A northwest Miami-Dade house was struck by multiple rounds early Thursday; occupants were unharmed and deputies are investigating. Surveillance footage shows bullet damage to the front door.

SEIU District 1199 members at Cleveland Public Library are voting July 8–12 on whether to authorize a strike after months of stalled contract talks. The vote could give negotiators the power to call a work stoppage if bargaining doesn't produce a deal.

Seminole Heights staple Southern Brewing & Winemaking is closing as owners Brian and Kelly Fenstermacher retire. The taproom and homebrew shop will wind down in about four to six weeks.

Charter will close its Town and Country network operations center on Sept. 8, 2026, per a WARN notice, affecting 107 local jobs.

A Dublin-run 911 center reported phone issues that may prevent calls; officials say to call the police non‑emergency line at 614-889-1112 if 911 won't connect.

Gov. Abbott announced a $33.6M TSIF grant to Texas Instruments for upgrades at the Richardson 300mm wafer fab. The project is expected to total about $700M in capital investment.

Pitkin County approved a $442,500 purchase of Twin Lakes shares to boost Roaring Fork flows, adding to a $6.5M buy earlier this year and prompting advisory board pushback.

Silvio Ramirez‑Lopez, 38, was indicted in Oklahoma City on federal child‑pornography charges after Homeland Security agents say they found CSAM in online chat groups.

Meow Wolf has partnered with L.A. animation studio Titmouse to supply original animation for its West L.A. exhibition, a move that leans into more cinematic storytelling.

Nashville broke ground on Chestnut Street July 8 as the first Complete Streets project funded by Choose How You Move. The work will add bike lanes, sidewalks and transit upgrades.

Remains found inside a Clermont County vehicle have been identified as 69-year-old Debra Wireman of Flemingsburg; investigators say an autopsy is pending.