Sky Harbor Takes Off As Duffy Bets Big On Phoenix Air Traffic Fix
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy toured Phoenix Sky Harbor as the airport’s new radios, radars and electronic flight strips get tested — part of a $12.5B push to modernize ATC. Phoenix will serve as a local testbed for upgrades meant to reduce delays and prevent outages.
After Years of Noise, Aurora Panel Inches Orchard Road Sound Wall Closer to Reality
Aurora’s infrastructure committee will consider a near‑$169,000 design contract to replace a dilapidated fence along Orchard Road with a precast concrete sound wall. The vote would move a years‑old effort another step toward construction.
Lower Snake Dam Drama, Freight Shakeup Looms For Eastern Washington
WSDOT is modeling how grain, wood and fertilizer would move if the Lower Snake River dams were removed, testing rail, terminal and truck alternatives for eastern Washington.
Water Main Break Affects Operations at Cleveland Clinic Akron General, Ambulances Diverted, Appointments Canceled
A water main break disrupted operations at the Cleveland Clinic Akron General, causing ambulance diversions and cancellation of outpatient appointments. Repairs are ongoing, but the hospital continues to provide care.
Peaceful Pilgrimage Through Arlington Buddhist Monks Walk for Peace Heads to Washington D.C.
Buddhist monks are walking from Texas to DC, with road closures in Arlington for their journey promoting peace on Feb 9-10. Spectators may observe but not interfere.
Efficient Snow Clearance by INDOT East Central Eases Commuter Delays in Rapid Morning Snowfall
East Central commuters experienced smoother drives as roads opened after a quick cleanup of the morning's heavy snowfall, aided by #YellowTrucks and warmer temperatures.
Demolition of Radioactive Homes Continues in Florissant as Residents Face Relocation and Heartbreak
US Army Corps begins demolition of Florissant homes over radioactive waste; part of FUSRAP and linked to the Manhattan Project era. Residents relocated and compensated, remediation to take under a year.
Waymo Unleashes DeepMind Genie 3 To Toughen Up SF Robotaxis
Waymo says it built a Genie 3–backed 'World Model' to generate camera and lidar simulations for rare‑event training, a move the company says will speed its robotaxi expansion.












