Dozens testified in Hempfield Township in favor of WVU Medicine’s planned takeover of Independence Health, which leaders say includes an $800M investment and job protections. Regulators will weigh public input before deciding.

Five D.C.-area teens and their coach were arrested in Polk County after deputies say they stole $37.60 worth of snacks from a Davenport 7‑Eleven while on an AAU trip.

Dangerous heat will bake Las Vegas through Monday, July 27, with highs near 114°F. Clark County cooling stations are open and officials urge caution.

Officers chased a possible robbery suspect in a white Jeep on the southbound 5 Freeway in East L.A.; radio traffic put speeds near 100 mph. Details remain limited as the situation develops.

A Kane County court this week handed an Oswego man a 10-year prison term after prosecutors said child sexual abuse material was found at his Batavia workplace.

An out‑of‑state investor bought HarborChase of Boynton Beach and the adjacent Delray Dunes Golf & Country Club; reporting says financing exceeded the recorded purchase amount.

Mayor Mamdani pledged to make every NYCHA child‑care center lead‑free this fall and said the city will invest more than $10 million to inspect and abate hazards. The move spotlights long‑running safety concerns at public‑housing childcare sites.

Mayor Kevin McCann asked the Charter Review Committee to weigh 4-of-5 supermajority rules for selling city land, weakening conservation easements and annexing rural Seminole County.

Neighbors in Glenn Heights say they warned police for months before a dog was found dead in a backyard cage; police now say charges are expected.

Owners and managers of the Reserve at LaVista Walk agreed to an $8.45M settlement to resolve claims after the November 2023 fire that displaced more than 220 residents. The proposed deal includes minimum payouts for adults and children and awaits court approval.

An officer fired on a man who exited a home with a long gun on Dearborn's west side late Friday; Michigan State Police are investigating.

The Ballwin Applebee’s on Manchester Road will close this summer after decades in business; the owner cited falling sales and rising costs.

A bat in Severn tested positive for rabies on July 23. County officials urge pet owners to check vaccinations and report any possible exposures.