Metro Council awarded more than $26M to 42 parks and nature projects, including $4.5M to remove the Kelly Creek dam at Mt. Hood Community College and funds for trails and nature centers.

Conroe’s city council voted to shelve new reviews of Flock Safety license‑plate cameras, keeping the system in place even as residents demand more transparency. A Texas AG ruling forces the city to release some records.

A Miami‑Dade man was arrested after deputies say a homeowner paid $7,800 for roof work that never began. He faces charges including grand theft and unlicensed contracting.

A $13 million overhaul will remake the Truman Library's lawns, courtyard and trails, finishing a decade-old plan with new signage, native plantings and a 'Walk with Truman' trail.

A 60-year-old bystander was beaten in Midtown; NYPD Crime Stoppers says five people attacked him and is seeking tips. A reward is being offered for information that leads to an arrest.

Southern California tavern Finney's Crafthouse will open a Downtown Summerlin location in September with 30 beers on tap and 20 HDTVs.

A new Northside spot mixes a café, private offices and licensed on‑site child care so parents can work nearby while kids play. Memberships and day passes are available.

A person was detained at the FBI's New Orleans lakefront office after arriving with a suspicious object; agents made the item safe and turned the case over to NOPD.

A new budget provision directs NC's DEQ to join the federal FAST‑41 fast‑track for nuclear and gas projects, prompting warnings from environmental groups about rushed reviews.

A 24-inch water main burst on Lexington Road in Crescent Hill, collapsing part of the street and knocking down trees and utility poles. Crews say repairs and cleanup could take days.

Castle Rock moved to mandatory Stage 2 drought restrictions July 21, limiting outdoor watering to two days a week and aiming for roughly 25% savings.

A driver is being questioned after a suspected hit‑and‑run spree along Alki; the Tahoe stopped at Duwamish Head and police are probing possible DUI.

Pickens County opened a 32,000-square-foot Emergency Readiness Center behind its administration building, consolidating EMS, E-911 and climate-controlled storage for response equipment.