A person was killed early Wednesday on eastbound I-20 near Dowdy Ferry after being struck while changing a tire, deputies say.

Boulder resident Bob Chew reported a $1.1M personal infusion into his Forward Party U.S. Senate campaign and debuted statewide billboards as part of an early ad push.

Arcola Mayor Fred Burton was arrested and indicted on five felony counts, including illegal voting and tampering with government records, according to county records.

Progress Residential refinanced roughly $384.7M of single‑family rental debt against a multi‑state portfolio valued near $462M, even as a new federal law curbs future bulk buys. Broward holdings were part of the package.

Durkio, a 5-year-old emotional-support dog, was euthanized after intervening in a West Chester dog attack; the family says they will seek charges while the SPCA investigates.

Chipotle has listed a 'Coming Soon' location at 8148 Stonewall Shops Square in Gainesville and says it plans to open in the next few weeks. The chain has not set a grand‑opening date.

An Oakland trainer has been charged with 21 felony counts alleging child sexual abuse; investigators say evidence seized from his phone includes explicit images and messages. Preliminary hearing is scheduled for September 2026.

An early-morning shooting at a Union Boulevard gas station left one man dead; homicide detectives are investigating and police are asking for tips.

A Tacodeli employee says he was fired after calling 911 when a customer suffering a snake bite sought help; the chain disputes his version of events.

T.I. says Kill the King will be his final solo album, calling time on a more than 20‑year career and shifting focus to family and other projects.

Former ship captain John Merrone goes on trial in Brooklyn after prosecutors say he drugged and raped a Merchant Marine cadet aboard the Liberty Glory in 2019.

Mountain Mike's opened at Carson Creek this week with 20-inch "Mountain-sized" pies, an arcade and patio seating. The shop is open daily from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Seattle’s Public Safety Committee is considering a bill to make in‑field diversion the preferred response to public drug use after SPD reported arrests up and diversions down.