Officials say falling enrollment and stalled property sales have widened a multi‑million‑dollar shortfall, putting consolidations and deeper cuts back on the table.

A hidden Give-Mentor-Love shop in Los Angeles County provides free goods and mentorship to survivors of sex trafficking as the nonprofit recovers from a March warehouse theft.

A southern Illinois player matched family numbers in the Illinois Lotto Million 2 drawing and won $1,000,005; the numbers came from her mother, who once missed a $6.4M chance.

Jason Momoa and Jack Johnson will headline an April 23 benefit at Ko Olina to raise funds for Hawaiʻi families hit by recent floods.

Neighbors in Southwood say a recurring camp under the St. Elmo bridge is bringing drug use, trash and safety fears to their block.

A small Deliverista Hub outside City Hall gives delivery workers a place to rest, get tune-ups and—soon—charge e‑bike batteries, organizers say. The charging cabinet still needs power.

A Citrus Park orchid venue says its weddings are protected by Florida agritourism law, while neighbors say loud receptions and lawsuits are tearing the block apart.

Orleans Parish Communications District will start using AI agents to triage some 311 calls, building on tools already used on 911. Experts urge transparency and oversight.

Denver’s first licensed psilocybin healing center has sued two former employees and a Littleton rival, alleging trade‑secret theft and breach of contract. The case could test Colorado’s non‑compete rules in a newly regulated market.

CPS students can now use their school ID to borrow books, get tutoring and access Chicago Public Library's digital resources without extra paperwork.

Oklahoma City now offers accessible emergency alerts that deliver ASL videos, spoken audio, text and Braille‑compatible messages to residents with sensory disabilities.

A federal court will weigh rival claims to the Poteet Strawberry Festival name days before the event. Organizers warn the dispute could cut into scholarship and nonprofit fundraising.

A vendor switch has left about $1.6 billion in child support payments unprocessed, leaving Memphis families short on essentials.