UH regents approved modest increases to housing, dining and tiered parking rates that will add about $165 per semester on average to on‑campus housing for FY27. The changes were passed as part of the March 12 consent docket.

Two pigs wandered through Colonial Hills lawns near Loop 410, dividing neighbors who say the animals could be wild hogs or illegal pets.

St. Charles Parish Animal Shelter is now uploading incoming animals to Petco Love Lost so owners can find missing pets faster. Photo‑matching and social scans will help speed reunions.

Dan Austin has set up the Austin Past & Future Fund to endow HistoricDetroit.org and offer scholarships to Detroit residents aged 16–25. The move follows Austin’s stage‑4 cancer diagnosis and aims to make his work permanent.

Two Lawton residents, Garry Swedlund and Don Sullivan, were chosen for Oklahoma Warriors Honor Flight Mission #12 to Washington, D.C., on April 14 to visit national memorials.

After a water main failure left Walsenburg under a boil advisory, Colorado Parks and Wildlife opened free showers at Lathrop State Park and Piñon Campground for residents. Reservations are being handled by county staff.

An Afghan veteran who fought with U.S. forces died within a day of being taken into ICE custody in Dallas, his family says. Advocates are calling for an independent investigation.

A Broward judge tossed a camera-issued ticket and a local attorney called the program a revenue grab. The decision could prompt challenges across Florida.

A jump in students identified for special education is colliding with rapid turnover and pandemic-era stopgaps, leaving many Massachusetts kids without steady, licensed teachers.

The Allegheny YMCA reopened on March 16 after a major renovation, bringing updated fitness and accessibility upgrades while housing, the pool and childcare remain under construction.

A pup stranded atop a pillar at SEPTA's 63rd & Market station was rescued Sunday and is now in ACCT Philly's care.

ACHA says residents at Uansa Village could be relocated after years of leaks, mold and rodent infestations raised safety concerns.

Detroit will pay for ServSafe manager courses for restaurant workers and pair training with public inspection placards at Eastern Market. The pilot aims to boost compliance and consumer confidence.