In a new DC News Now interview, Montgomery County State's Attorney John McCarthy lays out a data‑driven plan to target guns, violent offenders and juvenile crime. He highlighted specialized units, a public dashboard and cross‑jurisdiction work.

A fire at Chase Village's building 5 forced evacuations Tuesday night; Austin Fire Department says no injuries were reported. Crews worked through the evening to extinguish the blaze.

A man was found with a gunshot wound in the 700 block of Rolling Creek Drive and taken to a hospital in critical condition, officials say.

Durty Bull said it will close its Durham taproom at the end of September, blaming rising costs and weaker taproom traffic after 10 years downtown.

Patchy morning fog gives way to highs near 82°F; Heat Advisory runs through Thursday with elevated tides tonight.

A Heat Advisory hits parts of the South Bay Wednesday with highs near 89°F and gusty northwest winds. Boaters should expect choppy seas and elevated fire-weather concerns.

A man was fatally stabbed Tuesday on East Atlantic Boulevard in Pompano Beach; deputies say a suspect was detained and the victim later died at Broward Health North.

Oklahoma City police say an overnight northeast house fire "appears to be suspicious in origin." K‑9 teams searched the scene and investigators are gathering evidence.

NYSERDA’s new reports say distributed solar, storage and transmission projects are already shaving millions off peak power costs as the grid braces for rising demand. The agency frames the work as a practical road map for reliability and affordability.

A 250‑by‑69‑foot Daktronics videoboard will debut at Gies Memorial Stadium on Sept. 3 as part of a multi‑screen, audio and broadcast overhaul.

Heat Advisory runs through Wednesday evening with highs near 92°F. Smoke arriving tonight could make air unhealthy for sensitive groups.

A 60-foot boat burned at Safe Harbor Narrows Point in Grasonville, sending thick black smoke across Kent Narrows. Fire crews extinguished the blaze and no injuries were reported.

St. Tammany Parish approved one‑pay‑level raises for certificated and support staff for 2026–27 and expanded bereavement and personal leave across the district.