St. Johns County is nearing completion of a project that updates North Beach's water meters to advanced metering infrastructure (AMI), enhancing efficiency, accuracy, and leak detection.

Detroit's three casinos, MGM Grand Detroit, MotorCity Casino, and Hollywood Casino at Greektown, generated $107 million in revenue in July, with the Michigan Gaming Control Board noting a stable gambling sector.

Sacramento's Kiki's Chicken Place is closing 10 locations after admitting it grew too fast without proper systems in place.

The Golden Gate Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas is replacing live dealer table games with an all-electronic setup, with staff offered jobs at affiliated venues.

Stormy Kromer launches a Collegiate Collection of caps featuring logos from 18 Midwestern universities, aiming to celebrate regional pride and the back-to-school market.

W. Ellis Boyle is sworn in as the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of North Carolina, overseeing a staff of 119 and prosecuting various federal crimes.

The Indianapolis Pizza Festival was met with public dissatisfaction due to long lines and a lack of pizza. Despite being sold out and well-intentioned, the event faced criticism for poor execution.

An Ohio grocery store owner, Muhammad Babar Chaudhry, has been indicted for wire fraud, accused of swindling a Missouri grocery chain out of $15 million.

Michigan lawmakers are urging Apple to reconsider its decision to close its store at Partridge Creek Mall, highlighting the area's population growth and the store's significance to the local economy and community.

West Sacramento staffing agency Marathon Staffing cuts 71 positions as Northern California faces mounting employment challenges and economic uncertainty.

Gas prices in Peoria have slightly decreased, with the average at $3.30 per gallon, as oil prices dropped below $64 per barrel. The national average also fell to $3.08 per gallon.

BMO U.S. offers a HELOC promotion to Ramsey residents for home improvements with a 5.99% introductory APR and online application process. Bank Manager Nichole Rudack provides assistance for the limited-time offer.

Burlington prepares to open its third North Las Vegas location this fall, joining a wave of discount retailers expanding in the growing Las Vegas Valley market.