Kansas City’s earnings-tax renewal vote is the local story to watch on April 7
Kansas City MO – Voters are deciding whether to renew the city’s 1% earnings tax, a major revenue source for trash, streets, snow removal, and public safety.
Month: April 2026
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Jacksonville finally gets rain after a historic dry stretch, but beach hazards and watering limits remain
Jacksonville FL – Rain is finally returning after an exceptionally dry stretch, but rough surf, rip current danger and once-a-week watering limits are still in place.
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Irving library board weighs collection policy rewrite as city searches for new library director
Irving TX – A proposed rewrite of Irving’s library collection policy landed on the same April 6 agenda as the search for a new director.
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Early voting opens in Indianapolis today. What Marion County voters need to know before May 5
Indianapolis IN – Early voting opened April 7 at the City-County Building. Here is when satellite sites open, what ID to bring, and key May 5 deadlines.
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Houston District C heads to a May 16 runoff after no candidate won outright. What voters should watch next
Houston TX – Joe Panzarella and Nick Hellyar are headed to a May 16 runoff for the vacant District C seat after no candidate won a majority on April 4.
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Honolulu postpones town halls as new flood watch raises fresh concerns on Oʻahu
Honolulu HI – A new flood watch for Oʻahu runs Wednesday morning through Friday afternoon as Honolulu indefinitely postpones 2026 town halls.
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Hialeah under flood watch as heavy rain threatens Tuesday commutes and low-lying streets
Hialeah FL – A National Weather Service flood watch runs through Tuesday evening as repeated downpours raise the risk of street flooding on low-lying roads.
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Sunset Road repaving near Henderson brings new overnight closures this week
Henderson NV – A new overnight Sunset Road ramp closure and continuing lane reductions near the city limit will slow airport trips, late commutes, and overnight deliveries.
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Guilford County budget town halls start as Greensboro taxpayers weigh revaluation, services, and spending priorities
Greensboro NC – Guilford County’s April 14 budget town hall gives residents a chance to weigh spending priorities while property reappraisal appeals stay open through May 15.
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Baton Rouge, LA Weather Snapshot – April 7, 2026
11:52 PM · Tuesday, April 7, 2026 · Baton Rouge, LA: 54°F (Clear) · Humidity 82% · Wind 0 mph
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Thunderbird Conservation Park access is changing in Glendale as trailhead improvements begin
Glendale AZ – The 59th Avenue trailhead at Thunderbird Conservation Park closed April 6 as phased improvements begin, while the park’s trails remain open.
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Baltimore, MD Weather Snapshot – April 7, 2026
11:48 PM · Tuesday, April 7, 2026 · Baltimore, MD: 44°F · Humidity 28%
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Bakersfield, CA Weather Snapshot – April 7, 2026
10:40 PM · Tuesday, April 7, 2026 · Bakersfield, CA: 73°F (Clear) · Feels like 72°F · Humidity 27% · Wind 6 mph
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Austin, TX Weather Snapshot – April 7, 2026
11:42 PM · Tuesday, April 7, 2026 · Austin, TX: 66°F (Cloudy) · Humidity 34% · Wind 3 mph
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Aurora, CO Weather Snapshot – April 7, 2026
11:32 PM · Tuesday, April 7, 2026 · Aurora, CO: 55°F (Mostly Cloudy) · Humidity 34% · Wind 8 mph
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Atlanta, GA Weather Snapshot – April 7, 2026
11:26 PM · Tuesday, April 7, 2026 · Atlanta, GA: 64°F (Clear) · Humidity 37% · Wind 0 mph
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Arlington, TX Weather Snapshot – April 7, 2026
11:25 PM · Tuesday, April 7, 2026 · Arlington, TX: 63°F (Clear) · Humidity 44% · Wind 0 mph
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Anchorage, AK Weather Snapshot – April 7, 2026
11:17 PM · Tuesday, April 7, 2026 · Anchorage, AK: 43°F (Cloudy) · Humidity 45% · Wind 0 mph
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Anaheim, CA Weather Snapshot – April 7, 2026
11:11 PM · Tuesday, April 7, 2026 · Anaheim, CA: 66°F · Humidity 70% · Wind 0 mph
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Albuquerque, NM Weather Snapshot – April 7, 2026
11:59 PM · Tuesday, April 7, 2026 · Albuquerque, NM: 59°F (Clear) · Humidity 45% · Wind 6 mph
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Gilbert’s Heritage District is entering its apartment era. What Heritage Park means for downtown residents and businesses
Gilbert AZ – Heritage Park’s first phase is expected to begin opening in September 2026, bringing apartments, shops and new questions about parking and access downtown.
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Why Garland’s May 2 city election comes down to one District 5 race
Garland TX – Garland canceled three unopposed council races, leaving District 5 as the only contested city election on May 2, with early voting starting April 20.