DIA logged 863 wildlife strikes last year and roughly $1M in repairs, with a single jackrabbit incident costing more than $344,000. USDA flagged fences and pigeon‑breeding sites as fixes.

The FAA paused departures at Phoenix Sky Harbor on April 19 because of low visibility, forcing gate holds and morning delays at PHX. Airlines and flight trackers showed multiple affected departures.

A one-year-old boy, Brooks McCoy Ambrose, was struck and killed on NC-42 near Sadie Road on April 14. Troopers say the truck driver stopped and no charges are expected.

Moovit reports SEPTA will reduce bus, trolley and subway service in the coming months as pandemic-era funding winds down. Riders should plan for longer waits.

Nearly 30,000 Duke Energy customers were without power in Charlotte on Sunday, with outages concentrated around the University City area.

Mamdani said the city will expand Empire Bins into six more districts over the next 18 months as part of a push to containerize residential trash citywide by 2031.

A state bill would force faster IDOT safety reviews of dangerous intersections in southern Will County after several crashes, including a deadly January collision near Manhattan.

Crews began a months-long rebuild at Lowell City Hall to add raised bike lanes, new bus shelters and safer, ADA-accessible crossings. Work runs through October.

Tesla has expanded its Robotaxi pilot to Dallas and Houston, opening limited, geofenced rides as regulators and competitors watch closely. The move follows Austin and Bay Area tests.

A six‑month plan will map new well sites and timelines after aging wells and PFAS tests raised concerns. The study is intended to guide future drilling and upgrades.

FDNY posted an alert Saturday about emergency activity at Myrtle Ave and Adelphi St, warning of road closures, traffic delays and transit disruptions.

City of Grapevine warns DFW’s Skylink will run on a modified schedule Apr 18–19; travelers between terminals should allow extra time.

A LYNX Blue Line train struck a person near Orr Road early Saturday; the victim was hospitalized with life‑threatening injuries while buses temporarily replaced service.