Council leaders say Columbus Water & Power acknowledged improper shut‑offs during this weeks heat; crews are restoring service and drafting a policy to prevent repeats.

A tractor-trailer hauling roughly 34,000 pounds of live crabs caught fire on I‑81 near Morristown; crews salvaged most of the cargo and the ramp later reopened.

Tesla launched its Robotaxi service in Miami on July 3, 2026. The app-driven rollout will be limited at first and faces questions about reliability.

About 11,000 Californians were told to retake the DMV written knowledge test after their original results were flagged for "irregularities." Letters require a retest within 30 days or risk license cancellation.

An emergency bridge inspection closed Watkins Road near US 33 Thursday, forcing detours and limiting access near Three Creeks Metro Park. Officials say the highway lanes may reopen later while Watkins Road remains shut for repairs.

A Rightway Parking analysis finds Newark, LaGuardia and JFK among the worst airports for July 4 travel, with higher cancellation and delay rates than the national average.

DOT is sending more than $62M to BWI to resurface a principal runway and install LED lighting; state funds will cover the remainder. Some evening closures are expected Aug–Oct.

MARTA has named HNTB to lead final design on the Buford Highway Arterial Rapid Transit, with a $4.7M notice of intent that advances work on the busy Route 39 corridor.

Bexar County unveiled an overhaul that would add grade-separated main lanes to Alamo Ranch Parkway; county engineers estimate the project at about $75–$80 million.

A mechanical failure at Orlando International stalled baggage operations and left arriving passengers waiting hours to reclaim checked bags. Crews worked to restore service.

A 74-year-old man identified as Wesley Lawson died after his motorcycle left Highway 140 and crashed near milepost 30 in Klamath County Thursday afternoon.

A woman was killed Thursday night after being struck by a Brightline train south of West Broward Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale. Investigators closed the road while crews worked.

After surviving a hit‑and‑run, Clermont triathlete Gabrielle Suver is back racing and backing a petition that would raise penalties and create a victims’ fund; county data show dozens of bike and pedestrian crashes last year.