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Joshua Ramos‑Rios, 38, was arraigned after police say he fired into a downtown Lowell courtyard; prosecutors say he faces armed-assault and multiple weapons charges and is being held without bail.
A man was shot late Saturday in Decatur; DeKalb County police say he was taken to a hospital in stable condition and the investigation is ongoing.
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An estimated 60,000 people filled Weatherford's downtown for the Parker County Peach Festival, with 200+ vendors, shuttles and cooling stations. The one-day event packed the courthouse square.
Community & Society in ...
Three unclaimed Fantasy 5 top‑prize tickets were sold in Miami‑Dade, Lakeland and St. Cloud; each is worth about $38,663.
Denver police posted a short reel showing plainclothes investigators in a covert operation aimed at curbing solicitation. Advocates say past stings have raised concerns about immigrant communities.
San José firefighters responded to a structure fire on the 300 block of Saratoga Ave; crews found no victims and warned of traffic impacts.
Politics & Govt in ...
After months of denied entries, an acting assistant chief immigration judge told Baton Rouge court staff to keep courtrooms open; the move ties into a national lawsuit.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Portland Metro will close its Regence Club in North Portland and has listed the 9,900‑sq‑ft Portsmouth building for sale after citing financial strain.
A Bronx Parks supervisor is accused in a civil suit of exposing himself and masturbating to a temporary Park Opportunity Program worker; the plaintiff recorded one encounter and is seeking damages.
A 53-year-old West Salem man died after a two-vehicle crash at New State Road and Dublin Road in Bronson Township. Troopers with the Norwalk Post are investigating.
Consumers Energy told Michigan’s high court a tax rule on grid sales could add roughly $10–$12M in annual taxes and may be passed to customers. The company has asked the state’s highest court to weigh in.
Weather & Environment in ...
A brush fire above Wenatchee triggered Level 2 evacuations for Stemilt Creek Road and nearby loops; crews requested strike teams and air support.
Cocke County EMA warns live power lines fell into water near 776 Highway 107; residents were urged to avoid the area while utility crews respond.
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