Grover “Manty” Ellis, a pillar of Bronzeville’s jazz scene and a longtime teacher, has died at 93. He founded the Wisconsin Conservatory jazz program and mentored multiple generations of players.

A federal complaint says Pitchfork co‑founder Mike Reed moved $564,680 from festival accounts after the Chicago event closed; the company is seeking repayment and an accounting.

Hochul unveiled a $100M package to upgrade police tech statewide — $75M for grants and $25M for a new records system. Applications open under a DCJS RFA.

Paris Baguette opened a new café at 5500 State Highway 121 in Plano, run by franchisees CJ Singh and Punya Kushalappa, serving pastries, sandwiches and Lavazza coffee.

Gallatin's July 14 committee will consider a moratorium on data centers, a sweeping zoning rewrite and a 255‑acre industrial expansion. Personnel and pay changes also appear on the packet.

A man deported in 2012 pleaded guilty to robbery, carjacking and sexual assault tied to a Sept. 9, 2023 Houston home invasion and supermarket robbery.

The Port released a draft environmental report for an East Harbor Island makeover that would add a Topgolf and a 10‑acre waterfront park. Public comments are open through Aug. 24, 2026.

A shooting near Northwest 119th Street sent one person to Jackson Memorial’s Ryder Trauma Center in stable condition. North Miami police taped off a strip mall as investigators worked the scene.

MSY will tear down large portions of its south terminal to make room for hangars, cargo and a mechanics school as bids move through the summer procurement process.

Civic Center Aquatic Park and Winrock Pool were closed Friday while police investigated a reported threat. Authorities say the threat has not been confirmed.

Ceasefire officers stopped a vehicle near Orinda and recovered five handguns, including an AK‑style pistol, plus narcotics. Arrests followed and a follow‑up East Oakland search turned up more drugs and cash.

El Paso Water’s 25‑acre Will Ruth Pond is under excavation this summer; the basin will hold 100M+ gallons and its first phase is due to wrap this fall.

A man's decaying body was discovered inside a Mariner's Harbor home; the NYPD and the Medical Examiner are investigating. Reports differ on the exact address.