A new police unit in Memphis was set up last fall to cut down on street crime. The group works with the National Guard and local police, but it also arrests people who are not allowed to stay in the country. Investigations show that only a tiny fraction of those arrested were actually involved in
Dearborn Heights officials are keeping a close eye on the weather overnight as a flood watch stays in place across Southeast Michigan until Thursday night. The city is using updates from the National Weather Service while its mayor’s office and communications team stay ready. Residents were already
Eagle River and Chugiak have long prided themselves on strong schools where kids learn, play, and grow. Recent political moves threaten that stability. A representative from the state legislature proposed cutting all education money in a bill meant to help districts with rising costs. She even sugge
The Central Florida Expressway Authority has finished a study on the Southport Connector. The plan would link I‑4 at SR 429 to the Turnpike and Canoe Creek Road. It cuts through Poinciana, raising a new span in Cypress Parkway’s median. The goal is to turn the road into six lanes and fix key traffic
At 35, Chris Lovi isn’t just another construction manager—he’s someone who turned his own daily struggles into real solutions for others. For years, he spent hours stuck in traffic on Highway 101, frustrated by the slow, outdated roads. Instead of ignoring the problem, he joined Ghilotti Brothers Co
Philadelphia learned a tough lesson in 2024 when a historic arts university shut down. Thousands of students, artists, and teachers had to figure out what comes next. The city’s creative world didn’t collapse, but it did feel the ripple effects everywhere—from classrooms to neighborhood studios. Tw
Southington’s school board has set a new course for the town’s education system, choosing to close one elementary school as part of a larger construction project. The decision came after a detailed presentation at the board’s February meeting, where experts outlined options for building updates and
Willy Nast, a resident of Ames, has taken a unique approach to true-crime storytelling. His podcast, "City of Lights, " focuses on the aftermath of a tragic event rather than the crime itself. The story begins in Aurora, Illinois, where Nast, then a 22-year-old creative writing student, knocked on t
Downtown Duluth is going through big changes. The mayor has promised to make it better. He wants to bring more people and businesses there. The city is working on rules to make it easier to build new things. They also want to bring more homes and shops to the area. This could help bring more people
In the heart of Brooklyn, an 81-year-old man lost his life on a cold rooftop. Everet Goldberg, a long-time resident of a six-story building, was found dead on the roof of his apartment building. He had been trying to cross the icy roof to avoid using the broken elevator on his side of the building.
