DC Water says Lead Free DC completed more than 3,100 replacements in FY25 and cleared the 10,000th removal as verifications, outreach and hiring expanded. Officials say the pace must continue to meet federal deadlines.

An early-morning crash on May 17 closed Bell Road at 12th Street in north Phoenix. Emergency crews found two wrecked vehicles and a body while investigators probe the cause.

Laguna Beach approved a five‑year, up‑to‑$19.1M contract with LAZ Parking to keep trolleys and Laguna Local running free for now, while officials warn service trims or a modest fare may be needed.

Welaka broke ground last Wednesday on a new wastewater plant that will add 125,000 gpd capacity and aims to support development in south Putnam County.

FDOT has programmed $100 million toward widening and safety upgrades on Lithia Pinecrest Road after local advocacy from Commissioner Christine Miller. The funding advances design and phased work on a long‑debated corridor rebuild.

The FAA awarded $2.62M to Middle Georgia Regional Airport to fund a runway extension, accelerating a multi‑million dollar upgrade as Contour adds new nonstop flights in June.

County bypass projects are rolling out while TxDOT studies a possible limited‑access rebuild of SH 29 between Georgetown and Liberty Hill. Environmental reviews and public outreach are next.

DOT will replace eight aging control towers nationwide; San Jose and Sacramento are among the sites tapped as part of a broader FAA modernization push.

A fire along Union Pacific tracks in Rio Linda damaged a railroad bridge and paused train service; no injuries were reported as crews secured the scene.

Southwest quietly cut roughly 75 Dallas roles as part of an organizational restructuring. The carrier says affected staff can interview for other open positions.

A vigil at Heroes Community Park honored 13‑year‑old Colton Remsburg after a May 10 e‑scooter crash. Coaches and officials are pressing for helmet rules and a town hall on safety.

The I‑84 off‑ramp to NE Holladay Street near the Moda Center will be closed 24/7 for about three weeks for sign‑structure and related work. Detours will route traffic to NE Weidler and local lanes will see intermittent closures.

Bi‑State is proposing a MetroLink patrol contract with the St. Louis City Sheriff that would add deputies and carry a roughly $921K first‑year cost.