Mayor Brandon Johnson urged the CTA board to pick a permanent president before the Northern Illinois Transit Authority law reshuffles who controls the agency. The law takes effect June 1 and board terms reset Sept. 1, compressing the timeline.

Construction on the May Avenue bridge in Oklahoma City starts May 26, 2026, and will take about 24 months to replace the span with a diverging‑diamond interchange. Expect ramp closures, detours and shifting lanes during work.

Indian officials will travel to Boeing's Seattle lab in June to observe tests on a fuel‑control module removed from an Air India 787, deepening scrutiny of the Dreamliner's fuel‑cutoff switches. The work comes as investigators ready a final AAIB report.

Pump prices have jumped across western Oklahoma, with several counties now averaging about $4 per gallon as Memorial Day travel nears.

A mid‑morning Rocky Mountain Power outage left about 5,249 Salt Lake City customers without electricity; crews were dispatched and the utility set an 11:30 a.m. restoration estimate.

EMBARK is returning express buses to Devon Park for the Women’s College World Series with $4 Token Transit passes and frequent downtown pickups at the Convention Center and Bricktown Ballpark.

Indian Rocks Beach began a six‑month paid‑parking pilot on May 18, converting roughly 180 beach‑access spots to metered spaces. City leaders say proceeds will fund stormwater and infrastructure.

State data show 694 reportable boating accidents in 2025 and 51 fatalities, with personal watercraft accounting for a disproportionate share of crashes. Agencies are stepping up patrols and safety outreach.

Nashville International Airport ended a free-parking perk for some disabled veterans after citing FAA revenue rules; vets say garage spots will now cost about $33 a day.

CapMetro has sidelined dozens of battery buses amid warranty and charging problems and is planning a hybrid purchase while it stabilizes the fleet. Service mixes will shift as chargers and parts arrive.

Merchants and residents say confusing apps, gateless garages and outsourced enforcement have shrunk foot traffic and rattled downtown Annapolis commerce.

Construction on Harrison Avenue's safety overhaul is nearing completion. The redesign adds speed cushions, curb extensions and protected bike lanes after a safety review.

A new report credits zoning changes, grants and coaching for ETOD gains — but DePaul data and neighborhood mapping show vacant lots and uneven investment still leave the South and West Sides behind.