IHRA canceled the Aug. 8–9 Midwest Challenge powerboat races in Sheboygan, citing staffing problems; the city will keep some land events while businesses assess the hit.

Two people were arrested after deputies found a package with suspected meth near the Kokomo courthouse holding area. Authorities say the arrests came after a task-force investigation.

Pinellas County has paused matchups with St. Petersburg Catholic while officials review transfers, coaching hires and program investments.

Carowinds pulled Fury 325 from service after crews found a foundation issue during routine maintenance. The park says safety was not affected and has begun repairs.

A teenage male walked into a south St. Louis firehouse early Wednesday after being shot on a nearby porch; police are investigating.

The state budget includes planning funds to revive a courthouse that closed in 2011; local leaders say the move starts the long process of restoring court services to south San Joaquin County.

A 19-year-old was arrested after multiple late-night robberies at Bank of America ATMs on Winchester Road; police say another suspect remains at large.

A 37-year-old man was critically wounded in a shooting on Roosevelt Boulevard; police made an apprehension and the investigation is ongoing.

A 51-year-old motorcyclist died after his bike struck a car making a U-turn on Kapiolani Boulevard in Moiliili; Honolulu police say the investigation is ongoing.

Downtown favorite Gannons is planning a second outpost in Wedgewood‑Houston, listed as an upcoming tenant at Houston Station. No firm opening date has been announced.

A Georgia Lottery ticket matched five white balls with a 4x multiplier to produce a $4 million prize. The Mega Millions jackpot rolls higher for Friday.

A Marion County judge dismissed all 27 counts against Broad Ripple bar owner Robert Sabatini, ruling prosecutors conducted a warrantless search that violated the Fourth Amendment.

Seattle Chamber Music Society plans a purpose‑built 271‑seat hall in the renovated U.S. Bank Center at Sixth and Union, with rehearsal space, a streaming room and a music library. Construction is slated to start this winter for a 2028 opening.