Somerville approved a body‑worn camera policy and accepted a $231,635 state grant; residents pushed for tighter privacy rules and civilian oversight.

An inmate was found dead inside his cell at the Orleans Justice Center Monday morning. OPSO and NOPD are investigating while the coroner examines the death.

Walmart bought 34.7 acres off Culebra Road on July 21; the parcel could mark the retailer’s first new San Antonio store since 2016.

Katy ISD's new AI framework bans generative chatbots for K–6 and phases in vetted, teacher‑approved tools for older students.

Jalen Rose is balancing a new Tubi drama with a multi‑million dollar push to convert the donated Kingswood Hospital into a larger JRLA campus and middle school. The plan hinges on a capital campaign and donor momentum from the academy’s celebrity golf weekend.

A 34‑year‑old man was arrested after surveillance tied him to burglaries at downtown spots including Mike’s Ice Cream, Crema and Bourbon Street Blues.

NWS issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Walworth County Monday afternoon, warning of tennis‑ball hail and 70 mph gusts across southeast Wisconsin.

A cyclist was killed near Merritt Boulevard and North Point Road after a driver fled the scene. Police are still piecing together what happened.

A domestic shooting near Pekin sparked a multi-county chase that ended with the arrest of a 33-year-old man; two women were hospitalized and the investigation continues.

An Extreme Heat Warning hits New Orleans Tuesday; heat index could top 110–115°F. City cooling centers and hydration stations are available.

Jason's Deli cut the ribbon on its new Live Oak shop, adding a deli and drive‑thru to 8214 Agora Parkway.

Trader Joe's is developing a third Central Ohio store — the first new local TJ's in more than 20 years, according to Columbus Business First.

Heat Advisory in effect Tuesday, July 28. Highs near 102°F and heat‑index values near 109°F; the city lists cooling centers and safety tips.