A new heat‑map analysis of Chicago crash records found pedestrian‑involved crashes rose about 35% between 2021 and 2025, concentrating in downtown corridors and involving many hit‑and‑runs.

The FAA proposes replacing the 1973 ban on overland supersonic flight with a noise‑based standard (0.11 psf), opening the door to faster coast‑to‑coast jets and fresh debates over noise and climate.

Delta Flight 1076 reported a firework strike while landing at Chicago Midway on July 4; the jet landed safely and was pulled for inspection. ATC audio captured the exchange.

An ultralight clipped power lines and made a hard landing on SR‑60 in Mulberry; two people were taken to hospital and westbound lanes were shut while crews cleared wreckage.

A 23-year-old Kennesaw rider was killed after his motorcycle crashed into a tree at Church Road and Saddlebrook Creek Drive. Cobb County police say the STEP Unit is investigating.

A semi-trailer was toppled on I‑44 in northeast Oklahoma City as storms produced damaging gusts and downed power lines. Storm chasers and the NWS reported strong winds.

St. Clair police say most traffic signals are down; drivers should stop, yield and take turns while crews work.

Severe thunderstorms forced the FAA to issue a ground stop at Hartsfield‑Jackson ATL, pausing arrivals into the evening and snarling holiday travel.

Schertz Parkway is shut at Weiderstein after a major collision; police are diverting parade traffic to FM 3009 and Elbel. Expect delays for the Fourth of July Jubilee.

Heavy rain flooded I‑94's Bishop Ford early Saturday, forcing an ISP trooper to rescue a driver and snarling holiday travel on Chicago's South Side.

A CSU analysis finds Utah’s 0.05 per‑se BAC law coincided with larger drops in alcohol‑involved fatal crashes than in neighboring states.

An appeal by residents and aviation activists has paused Sky Harbour’s proposed private‑jet hangar campus at Hillsboro Airport and moved the decision to the City Council. Neighbors cite noise and pollution concerns while the developer says the project fills local hangar demand.

Oak Ridge Electric reports multiple outages after trees downed lines. Crews are on scene; report outages to 833-628-3400 or check the live outage map.