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Hopewell service-station robbery has no confirmed link to suspect report
Hopewell listed a service-station robbery release on Oct. 24. A separate report’s suspect search and estimated loss are not confirmed…
Buffalo bid to halt Seneca project at 5 Miami denied
Justice Donna Siwek denied Buffalo’s request to stop construction while its lawsuit proceeds. Reports said work continued, and the city’s…
Lebanon council did not pursue review of vacant-home utility rules
Lebanon’s council did not pursue exploring a code change for vacant-home utility bills. No specific rate reduction was identified.
Police reported no sign Peltola crash was targeted
An Anchorage police official said Oct. 26 there was no indication the Oct. 24 collision involving Mary Peltola and family…
Hilltop Park’s public return came as Chula Vista work continued
NBC 7 reported Hilltop Park reopened Oct. 26, while Chula Vista said construction remained underway and a fence adjustment was…
Esch adopts vacancy tax, but approval and final terms remain pending
Esch-sur-Alzette adopted a tax regulation for vacant homes and unused plots, but the measure was not yet in force as…
Third arrest reported in fatal Evansville shooting of teen
WFIE and WNIN reported a third arrest in the investigation of James Brown Jr.’s fatal shooting. WFIE said the 16-year-old…
Phil Campbell beats Falkville 42-16 for sixth straight win
Phil Campbell led 28-0 at halftime, beat Falkville 42-16 and extended its winning streak to six games.
Omaha stadium deal sets two funding caps totaling $117 million
The City Council approved up to $106.5 million in stadium financing and up to $10.5 million for public-improvement reimbursements.
Lexington medical-debt round adds $8.16 million for 4,189 residents
Undue Medical Debt says its fourth Lexington-Fayette round covers 4,189 Fayette County residents. The reported cumulative dollar total is $31.3…
Akron blocks direct out-of-state Flock searches; Ohio route may remain
Akron has ended direct nationwide searches of its Flock network by out-of-state agencies. Ohio agencies retain access, including at least…
New Mexico flood declaration authorizes aid, not full repayment
Federal response assistance is available in four counties and five tribal communities. New Mexico has made $8.25 million available for…
DOJ: FDA Could Expand Supply-Chain Disclosure Under Statutory Conditions
A Justice Department opinion says FDA could adopt a rule permitting food supply-chain disclosures under either of two statutory grounds…
Six finalists advance in Mesa fire-chief search
Six finalists will interview for Mesa’s fire-chief post. No appointment has been announced, and the city manager appoints the chief.
NPS entrance-fee waiver applies Oct. 27, with limits
The National Park Service is waiving entrance fees at fee-charging sites for eligible visitors on Oct. 27, but some charges…