Police and animal‑control crews in Franklin are trying to corral a roughly 150‑pound farm hog spotted near Route 123 and I‑75. Officials warn drivers to slow down and not to chase or feed the animal.

A Riegelwood man hit the $1 million Jumbo Bucks top prize on a $10 ticket and says he’ll use the money to buy a house. He took a lump-sum payout and walked away with a reduced amount after taxes.

Club XYZ, a cornerstone of Knoxville's queer nightlife, will close after Pride weekend; owners point to a landlord dispute.

A Cary resident hit the $100,000 top prize on a $30 Cash Payday scratch-off and claimed $72,018 after taxes.

New Annie E. Casey Foundation data ranks Michigan 34th in child well‑being, with education losses and 373,000 children in poverty driving the slide. Local advocates say targeted investments could blunt the decline.

Alpha Kappa Alpha will bring roughly 27,000 members to Las Vegas July 18–24 for the 72nd Boule, a projected $75M economic boost that includes a major hunger‑relief effort.

Evanston will host the Illinois stop of Opal's Walk for Freedom on June 19, pairing a symbolic 2.5-mile lakefront walk with a Juneteenth festival at Arrington Lagoon.

Blaine Festival returns this Friday–Sunday at Aquatore Park with free live music, carnival rides, a parade and family activities.

A Take 5 top-prize ticket worth $31,826.50 was sold at the Amoco on North Avenue in New Rochelle after Saturday's evening drawing. The winning numbers were 15, 21, 24, 31 and 32.

Rogue boaters blocked a public dock in Oakland Monday, forcing organizers to scramble and delaying the start of summer rowing camps. The blockage raised safety concerns on the estuary.

Thousands packed MLK Park in Aurora for a four‑hour Juneteenth festival hosted by African American Men of Unity, blending music, poetry, games and vendors.

Neighbors from Maine to Ohio are forcing pauses on AI data centers amid worries over power, water and rising utility bills. Local fights have reached statehouses.

A Gatlinburg ticket won $100,000 in a Powerball Power Play drawing while a Harrogate play hit the Daily Tennessee Jackpot for $30,000.