Jefferson County approved a tax-exemption and private-activity bond support to advance The Ives II, a 98-unit affordable housing project in Wheat Ridge with partner services.

State highway officials will add a pedestrian hybrid beacon at Harford Road and 5th Avenue after a 72-year-old was killed crossing the corridor. Local leaders say the signal will give walkers a safer, signalized crossing.

Eight people who lived in the same home were found dead; some had apparent gunshot wounds, local TV stations report. Officials have not released identities or a motive.

A Brentwood 3-year-old died after being pulled from a Central Islip pool; Suffolk County Police Homicide Squad is investigating.

Mid‑90s highs and stifling humidity will keep the Big Easy under heat stress into next week. Check NOLA Ready cooling centers and avoid midday exertion.

An Orion Car Care owner says years of flooding on W. Bellfort have caused roughly $350K in damage and left him covering about $150K out of pocket. City work hasn’t stopped the ponding.

Cincinnati police say one person was shot this morning in Over-the-Rhine; a weapon was recovered and investigators are speaking to a person of interest.

A man known as “Big Baby” was arrested after deputies say he pulled a gun on and stabbed a disabled 72-year-old in West Perrine; he faces armed robbery and aggravated battery charges.

Johnston County opened its first county-run regional park Friday at 444 Matthews Road, unveiling pickleball courts, an ADA-accessible fishing pond and a picnic shelter.

Eyemart Express says a February cyberattack may have exposed names, Social Security numbers and prescription records. The Dallas‑area retailer is notifying customers and faces at least one lawsuit.

A 22‑year‑old was booked after his roommate was stabbed 26 times at an Anthony RV park on July 2; the suspect later told first responders, “Yes, I brutally stabbed him.”

Five candidates are competing for Duval County School Board District 6, with debates centered on safety, literacy and a one‑mill tax that helps pay teachers. The August primary will narrow the field.

Dunkin' and Jimmy John's are planning a joint 1,986‑sq‑ft drive‑thru on San Antonio's South Side with about $300,000 in renovations.