A third party struck a natural‑gas line in a Rock Hill work zone on Wednesday, prompting emergency crews to respond and traffic delays near Little Street and Carolina Avenue.

Portland Fire & Rescue says crews are responding to reports of a fire in Hazelwood; officials urged residents to call 9‑1‑1 as crews secure the scene.

Whitmer signed the FY2027 budget expanding Transformational Brownfield incentives to $3.2B, clearing a key financing hurdle for Bedrock and GM’s plan to remake the RenCen. New limits and reporting rules accompany the expansion.

A 15-year-old was shot and killed early Wednesday in the 4600 block of West Jackson Boulevard. Area Four detectives are investigating the death.

Flowery Branch police charged two men after multiple sexual‑assault reports at Tree Park Apartments; investigators say several victims met the suspects online and are seeking tips.

Seven fare gates — including two wider accessible gates — will be activated at Ruggles on Aug. 3; MBTA says staff will assist riders and conductors will still check fares.

A Maplewood police officer was stabbed inside a CVS at White Bear Avenue and County Road B East. The officer has non-life-threatening injuries and a suspect was detained.

Ohio Stadium will get a new Shaw Sports Forge Series surface this summer; limited Turf Tours July 22–31 let fans watch the install and take home pieces of the old turf.

Children reported repeated belt beatings and forced punishments; a Draper man was booked and is being held while police and DCFS investigate.

Colossal Cupcakes will close its North Olmsted shop on July 26, ending the brand’s last retail presence after more than a decade. The move follows the 2020 damage to its downtown storefront.

NYCFC resume MLS play after the World Cup with new signings, returning internationals and injury headaches as the club opens the second half on the road in Columbus.

Hikers found what appeared to be human remains on Skyline Drive outside Cañon City on July 19; Fremont County briefly closed the scenic route while deputies investigated.

LAFD confined a Tuesday morning fire to a single unit at 2624 S Maple Ave in Historic South-Central. No injuries were reported and crews requested an extra task force.