Smoking Battery Forces United Express Jet's Emergency Detour To San Antonio
A United Express flight from Lubbock bound for Houston diverted to San Antonio after a passenger battery began smoking; the plane landed safely and Mesa Airlines is assisting travelers.
Lexus Drivers Left In The Dark As Toyota Recalls 144,200 SUVs Over Backup Camera Flub
Toyota has recalled 144,200 Lexus vehicles because backup‑camera software can go blank or freeze; dealers will update software or replace cameras free of charge. Check your VIN and book a dealer appointment if your Lexus is listed.
Norman Council Shrugs Off Protests To Greenlight Turnpike Utility Deals
Norman’s council voted 7‑2 to approve two agreements with the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority covering water well relocations and folding a 36th Ave NW widening into the turnpike plans.
Harrisburg Crackdown Could Turn Pa. Turnpike Toll Deadbeats Into Felons
Senators led by Kim Ward and Judy Ward are proposing criminal penalties for repeat Pennsylvania Turnpike toll evaders amid hundreds of millions in unpaid bills. The draft would add trespass charges and raise stakes for large unpaid balances.
Ben Franklin Bridge To Shut Down For 100th Birthday Block Party
The Ben Franklin Bridge will be closed to cars on July 11 for a 100th‑anniversary celebration on the New Jersey side, with music, food trucks and a pop‑up museum. Rain date July 12.












