Arizona’s new distracted‑driving law raises second‑offense fines to $400, adds a $150 motorcycle surcharge and bans live‑streaming while driving.

A Union Pacific freight derailment east of Warrensburg disrupted Amtrak's Missouri River Runner, canceling trains and triggering bus substitutions. No injuries or hazardous-materials releases were reported.

A multi-vehicle crash on westbound I‑76 between Gulph Mills and King of Prussia stalled traffic Saturday morning and forced detours.

A cement truck rollover closed two northbound lanes on I‑95 near SR‑860 Saturday; traffic later resumed and the driver’s condition was not immediately known.

A $2 million state appropriation will accelerate a Denver Street pump‑station and drainage upgrades in Shore Acres to cut chronic flooding. Local and state funding still must be finalized.

An appeals court ruling cleared La Grange to move ahead with a long‑delayed 50th Street storm sewer project that aims to ease chronic south‑side flooding. Officials say permitting and bidding can now resume.

Crews have started shaving about 40 feet off Lafayette Reservoir’s outlet tower as a state‑approved seismic retrofit gets underway. Officials say the shortening will reduce flood risk for Lafayette and Walnut Creek.

A sinkhole opened Saturday at 6900 SW 10th Street in Pembroke Pines, closing the road while police and water crews responded. No injuries were reported.

MSY will tear down large portions of its south terminal to make room for hangars, cargo and a mechanics school as bids move through the summer procurement process.

El Paso Water’s 25‑acre Will Ruth Pond is under excavation this summer; the basin will hold 100M+ gallons and its first phase is due to wrap this fall.

The FAA ordered a ground stop at Hartsfield‑Jackson Friday afternoon as thunderstorms swept through metro Atlanta; inbound flights were held at their origin airports.

ADOT warned of a dust storm on I-10 near Bowie and San Simon, urging drivers to pull off the highway and wait until visibility returns.

A fatal crash on I‑95 in Nassau County on Saturday closed lanes near Yulee and snarled traffic. Troopers and county deputies were on scene while investigators worked to clear the roadway.