Mayor Brandon Johnson filed nominees for the Northern Illinois Transit Authority board, kicking off confirmation fights as the region shifts to new transit governance.

A San Francisco judge allowed a class action alleging United sold “window” seats with no exterior windows to proceed. Plaintiffs say the case could affect over a million travelers.

A water main ruptured at the Walker/Murray intersection outside Nike's Beaverton campus, launching a column of water and prompting emergency lane closures.

A Southwest red‑eye from Maui to Las Vegas declared an emergency over the Pacific and diverted to Honolulu late Sunday; the plane landed safely and no injuries were reported.

TDOT has shortlisted three teams to design and build the Marine Drive extension under I‑24 — a key link tied to Oracle’s East Bank campus. The selection advances procurement but raises traffic and schedule questions.

A metal bar fell from a truck and pierced a pregnant driver’s windshield on I‑15 near Temecula; CHP says the mother and her unborn twins are expected to be fine. Authorities released photos and urged drivers to secure loads.

Metro points to new fare gates, TAP‑to‑Exit checks and a public‑safety overhaul as incident reports fall and rider satisfaction rises.

A gas line leak closed all northbound lanes of Florida's Turnpike near mile marker 73, forcing detours onto the Sawgrass Expressway and snarling the commute. Emergency crews and FHP are on scene.

Neighbors on Fir Lane report repeated water outages while bills keep coming; the city and county have approved multiyear repairs and funding.

A newly seated, state-appointed MNAA board voted July 6 to withdraw from the city’s lawsuit over a state takeover; Metro’s separate legal challenge continues.

A county grand jury says SacRT failed to warn paratransit riders about an app switch and safety changes; the agency disputes the findings and says fixes are underway.

MetroLink activated automated fare gates and new cameras at 13 stations on July 6 as part of a $52M Secure Platform Plan. Here’s what riders should know.

A 1984 Beechcraft Bonanza skidded while landing at Pine River Regional Airport; all six aboard were unhurt.