Mayor Karen Bass tapped Gabrielle Amster to lead Los Angeles Animal Services; confirmation by the City Council is pending. The hire comes as shelters confront overcrowding and rising euthanasia.

Tennessee’s Helene Agricultural and Timber Relief Fund opens April 22 for eligible East Tennessee farmers, offering payments to offset verified timber, crop and infrastructure losses.

At Hunters Point South, recurring elevator failures have left seniors trapped and pushed tenants to demand stronger inspections and lasting repairs. The building has a long record of complaints and violations.

A student at Heights High died after a medical emergency. The district has mobilized counselors and social workers to support students and staff.

Ron Conway says he has a rare form of cancer and will begin about a year of treatment; he will step back from some duties but remain involved with SV Angel.

OUSD plans summer fixes — window film, shades and temperature sensors — to cool the hottest classrooms while pursuing grants for longer-term upgrades.

A state task force released dozens of recommendations to shore up SNAP access — from meal-delivery programs to DTA staffing and farm-donation incentives.

Residents at Yankee Traveler in Largo say a new park guideline bars resale of trailers built in 1984 or earlier, potentially leaving dozens with no equity.

Wentzville will honor Fire Captain Tommy Shine with a Friday procession; visitation and funeral details are posted by Pitman Funeral Home and Legacy.

Proposed Nevada Irrigation District water‑rate changes would phase in double‑digit hikes over five years, and ranchers warn the increases could be devastating. A public hearing is set for May 27 in Grass Valley.

Rusk County ordered LSX—Little Somethin' Xtra—closed after neighbors flagged an adult lifestyle venue off Hwy 259 for zoning and permit violations. Officials say the site faces limits under a decades‑old county rule.

At Friday's State of the Base, Tinker leaders highlighted a multibillion-dollar economic footprint, modernization plans and the return of the Tinker Air Show in 2027.

A derelict former Carter Lumber building at 610 Miller St. has been declared a public‑health emergency. City council authorized up to $235,000 for remediation as neighbors press for demolition.