Residents and city leaders say rust and falling concrete at the century‑old Lake Avenue bridge are a growing hazard, while regulators and the railroad say the span is safe for now.

County-level data put Salt Lake County's typical monthly electric bill at about $105 in 2025 — roughly $50 below the U.S. average. Utility filings and data‑center growth could change that math.

A vehicle fell into a sinkhole on the 13100 block of Veterans Memorial Drive Tuesday night; two older adults were taken to hospital and were reported in fair condition.

A pre-dawn outage left thousands in southwest Portland and nearby towns without power Wednesday; utility crews were dispatched and restorations were underway.

City DOT has floated a river‑to‑river protected bike lane on 72nd Street that would link the Hudson and East Side greenways; initial designs go to CB7 on April 14. The west side is sketched as a parking‑protected two‑way track while the east side is still being refined.

A Harvard Medical School analysis ties big album drops to a roughly 15% rise in U.S. traffic fatalities, highlighting smartphone distraction as a likely factor.

Drivers and cyclists must now stop and remain stopped while people cross at uncontrolled intersections; police say violators may be cited. The rule sits alongside jaywalking decriminalization.

San Diego County opened Clean Cars 4 All applications, offering up to $12,000 to income‑qualified residents who replace older cars with EVs.

Honolulu EMS data shows half of 36 recent Oʻahu bike incidents involved riders without helmets, with 20 people hospitalized. Advocates and agencies are pressing for proper fit and helmet access.

LVMPD says four people died last week, bringing the year's toll to 39; pedestrians and speed were top factors in the weekly tally.

Reports say NJ Transit is weighing a match‑day round‑trip fare to MetLife that could top $100, far above the usual $12.90 — a move already drawing official pushback.

Fort Lauderdale flipped the switch on a $67.8M stormwater pump meant to pull water out of the Durrs and Dorsey Riverbend neighborhoods as the rainy season nears.

Raleigh will replace seasonal loose‑leaf sweeps with year‑round weekly yard‑waste pickup starting Fall 2026; leaves will be collected in carts and biodegradable bags. The plan adds 26 pickups a year and includes timeline and budget details.