Rep. Chuck Edwards and his wife sold their McDonald's restaurants in Western North Carolina to Asheville franchisees Christine and Chris Nevant. The family says the move will free them to focus more on public service.

An Alameda County judge rejected a challenge to the Port of Oakland’s environmental review, keeping the airport modernization plan intact while activists weigh an appeal.

Project Runway–famous Mood Fabrics will open a 2,000‑sq‑ft showroom at 109 S. State St. this August, offering thousands of swatches, workshops and QR‑powered ordering.

V Modern Italian, led by Michelin-starred Chef Stefano Ciotti, will open at Hyde Park's Rome Collective in September with pasta, pizza and cocktails.

Gov. Tate Reeves has summoned lawmakers to Jackson for a one-day special session to restore lapsed youth-court rules and push broader reforms.

Akron alumnus Travis Switzer is the Browns’ new offensive coordinator, bringing a run‑game résumé forged in Baltimore back to Northeast Ohio. The hire gives Cleveland a coach known for powerful rushing attacks.

A St. Paul man was sentenced to 30 years after pleading guilty in the 2024 killing of Andrew Gutzman during a robbery attempt at his home.

A watchdog and two losing bidders urged Gov. Healey to pause the Commonwealth's nearly $2B Springfield courthouse lease after conflict and procurement allegations surfaced. The controversy centers on a Liberty Junction partner tied to Rep. Ayanna Pressley’s husband.

A former St. Louis Sheriff’s Office administrator says she was fired after cooperating with investigators and has sued the city and former Sheriff Alfred Montgomery.

A three-alarm fire at 76th Street and Park Lane South sent thick smoke across Woodhaven and snarled traffic Tuesday night.

Buda animal control says 20–25 dogs are headed to San Marcos shelter; rescues and fosters are urgently needed.

Knott’s long‑shuttered Montezooma’s Revenge returns this July as MonteZOOMa: The Forbidden Fortress, with a new storyline and randomized launches. Fans finally get to ride again.

Alpharetta is replacing Fire Station 81 and renovating Station 82 in a multi‑million‑dollar push to modernize facilities, add a clean room and improve firefighter safety. The work is funded through the city’s capital plan.