An Aurora man was sentenced to 18 years after pleading guilty to attempted murder in a 2025 drive‑by shooting that wounded two adults and grazed a child.

Letitia James secured sentencing for three final defendants after prosecutors say the ring moved assault weapons, ghost guns and cocaine into Washington Heights.

The State Regents approved modest tuition increases for 2026-27: resident undergrads up about 2.2% (roughly $4.92/credit) and nonresidents up about 4.8% overall.

Kenyan McDuffie and Phil Mendelson won low-turnout special elections in Washington, D.C., and will serve out vacated council terms, shifting council dynamics.

APD released surveillance images and video after a machete robbery at the Walgreens on Guadalupe. Detectives are asking the public for tips; rewards may be available.

A man died after a late-night stabbing near Atlas Avenue in south Sacramento; investigators say no suspect information has been released.

A Houston‑area truck driver was indicted in late June on a manslaughter charge after a Dec. 13, 2024 crash near Alamo killed a 76‑year‑old McAllen man. An arraignment is set for July 1, 2026.

After a life‑threatening October dog attack, Danielle Hooper returned to thank St. Tammany deputies who helped save her life.

Napa’s Gott’s Roadside will open at 401 Wilshire Blvd in Santa Monica this fall, promising burgers, shakes and a large outdoor patio near the Promenade.

RentCafe data shows Mesquite gives renters nearly 1,000 sq ft for $1,500, while Dallas and Frisco deliver much less. See which DFW suburbs offer the most space.

An Arizona appeals court refused to certify a class action over Maricopa County’s Mugshot Lookup page, saying false‑light claims require individual proof. The ruling leaves individuals free to sue but closes the classwide path.

Team NEO will match regional and state dollars to speed site prep for new employers, targeting heavy‑lift properties like the Wellman‑Seaver plant at 7000 Central. The move aims to shrink delays caused by cleanup and infrastructure work.

Lakefront Brewery converted a neighboring storage lot into a riverfront greenspace, with new sod and trees expected to be ready for guests within weeks.