Ald. Desmon Yancy rolled out a non-binding Small Business Bill of Rights after South Shore owners described missed inspections, surprise fees and stalled expansions. The proposal aims to limit fines and speed permitting.

A Hazel Park man has pleaded no contest in the Detroit gas-station shooting that killed two people last July. Sentencing is scheduled for Aug. 20, 2026.

A July FTC settlement with CVS Caremark could lock in billions in consumer savings and force PBM changes that may lower out‑of‑pocket prescription costs for Clevelanders. The deal also prevents Caremark from blocking hub pharmacies and opens a 30‑day public comment window.

A roughly five‑foot scorch was found on Madison Middle School’s levy‑funded turf in West Seattle. The district filed a police report and has arranged a vendor quote for repairs.

A Germantown man and former Valley View assistant coach was indicted on 47 counts after prosecutors say he used a hidden camera and groomed a player.

San Diego County posted an advisory for Avenida de la Playa at La Jolla Shores after water testing flagged elevated bacteria levels. The advisory is in effect pending follow-up sampling.

The Canes will raise their Stanley Cup banner at Lenovo Center on Sept. 29 as Raleigh prepares for a high‑profile season opener against the Florida Panthers.

An appellate panel found prosecutors failed to turn over key discovery in a Broome County gun case, reversing the conviction and vacating a seven‑year sentence.

A former Powell couple were indicted after state investigators say they billed Medicaid for services that never happened, costing Ohio about $9.3M.

A man was shot early Wednesday at a Tempe mobile home park near Apache and McClintock; two people were detained as police investigate.

A fast-moving Kearney Fire burned roughly 35 acres near Highway 20 and forced evacuation orders for two Nevada County zones; a temporary shelter was set up in Penn Valley.

A family‑run barbecue counter opened inside a Friendswood supermarket last weekend, serving pecan‑smoked brisket, ribs and mobile catering for events.

Portillo’s plans a 4,600‑sq‑ft, walk‑up style restaurant at 3519 N. Clark St., a block south of Wrigley Field, with pickup, delivery and seating planned for next year.