A Kalamazoo Township man says he accidentally won $1.05 million on a scratch‑off he long avoided and will use the money to pay off his mortgage and help family.

A Putnam County player hit the $150,000 top prize on an Ohio Lottery Aces and 8's scratch-off. After taxes the payout is about $109,875.

A 68‑year‑old Oakland County man won $1.05M after a Speedway stop printed a Detroit Lions Fast Cash ticket; he plans to ease his family's finances.

The 2026 KIDS COUNT Data Book places Oklahoma 44th overall and 48th in education, spotlighting low reading and math proficiency and gaps in child health coverage.

A private pool rental spilled into Westchester Way on Saturday, drawing hundreds, multiple police calls and resulting in citations and a city zoning probe. Residents say the party clogged the block and left families worried about safety.

Tarpon Springs' St. Nicholas Cathedral launched a $6M restoration campaign to tackle water damage and preserve stained glass, chandeliers and historic interior art.

Metro leaders are pursuing a $1.6M DOJ grant to pilot a downtown sobering center that would let intoxicated residents sober up, get care and avoid jail.

More than 200 Jefferson‑Chalmers residents staged a flotilla to protest a revived city plan tied to a $20M flood‑mitigation project. Neighbors say stop‑logs would hurt property values and waterfront businesses.

Four Fantasy 5 tickets sold across California paid a combined $477,646 this week, with two tickets worth $171,014 each. Winners have 180 days to claim.

SBA’s 60‑day grace period for physical‑damage loan applications tied to Hawaii’s March storms runs through Aug. 13. Here’s who qualifies and how to apply.

Residents of an 11‑story Memphis building say chronic elevator failures have left elderly and disabled tenants stranded; one resident says they crawled nine flights.

A late‑night U.S. military drill at the shuttered Golden Sails Hotel jolted East Long Beach on June 4 and prompted a June 11 protest letter from city leaders demanding better notice and safeguards.

San Elizario ISD will consolidate elementary grades and close two campuses in 2026–27 as officials cite enrollment drops and tight budgets.