Scottsdale Fire says construction crews sparked two brush fires this week; both were quickly extinguished. Officials urged contractors to follow hot‑work safety steps to prevent wildfires.

A 15-year-old was shot Tuesday night in Southwest Baltimore and sought treatment at a hospital. Southwest District detectives are asking for tips.

A three-alarm fire tore through Pilates Methodology on Routh Street early Wednesday after smoke was reported from the second floor. Crews remain on scene as officials investigate.

Kane County deputies and Lombard police asked residents to avoid stretches of Route 47 and nearby roads Tuesday while K-9 teams and extra patrols searched multiple locations; officials say there's no known public threat.

A 47-year-old Lititz man was shot and killed in Lancaster County Central Park on Wednesday; police say the suspected shooter later died and the investigation remains active.

Three riders were safely evacuated from Idlewild's Wild Mouse after the coaster stalled; no injuries were reported and the ride is closed pending a safety review.

A buyer was shot in the leg during an apparent gun‑sale robbery at a Houston motel; the suspect fled with a pistol and cash and remains at large.

A former FCI Milan corrections officer was summoned to federal court after admitting she contacted the inmate she was ordered to avoid and failed to disclose a cellphone. The hearing could lead to revocation of supervision.

Police released video showing a sedan turn around and hit a person on the 4600 block of New Hampshire Ave NW; the victim suffered non‑life‑threatening injuries and detectives are seeking tips.

A shooting near the I‑40/MacArthur McDonald’s in southwest OKC left one person injured and a suspect in custody, police say.

A dispute on Kelly Mill Road left bullets in a child’s bedroom; deputies arrested a suspect after an hourslong SWAT manhunt. No one in the home was hurt.

A local TV report says an Irving man was struck twice and killed in early June by a suspected drunk driver. Officials have released few details as investigators review the crash.

A driver allegedly struck a fire truck on International Speedway Boulevard, fled and led deputies on a chase that ended with a foot pursuit and arrest in DeLand. Authorities say the 27‑year‑old suspect was evaluated at a hospital before booking.