Louisville reports 22% drop in homicides and 28% drop in nonfatal shootings in 2025
Louisville’s first annual Safe Louisville report says homicides fell 22% and nonfatal shootings fell 28% in 2025.
Crime
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Boise police say knife-wielding suspect died after officer-involved shooting
Boise police said a suspect they described as knife-wielding died after an officer-involved shooting July 23. Available reporting did not identify the person or provide key details about the encounter.
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Jacksonville landlord charged with wire fraud tied to city rental-aid payments
A Jacksonville landlord faces federal wire-fraud charges after a review of payments connected to a City Hall rental-help program, according to the city Office of Inspector General.
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Hartford police investigate two separate July 4 shootings that injured two men
Hartford police are investigating two separate early-morning shootings on July 4, 2026, that injured two men in their 30s on Woodland Street and Westland Street.
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Rhode Island signs law limiting civil arrests at courthouses
Rhode Island’s Protect Our Courts Act restricts civil arrests by federal immigration authorities when people are traveling to, attending or directly leaving judicial proceedings, unless a judicial warrant or order is present.
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Federal monitor issues 14th report on Puerto Rico police reform case
The Federal Police Monitor of Puerto Rico has published its 14th report in the federal case overseeing reform of the Puerto Rico Police Bureau. The report covers October 2025 through March 2026.
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Oregon DOJ opens investigation into Portland shooting involving federal agents
Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield announced a formal state investigation after two people were shot and injured during an encounter with federal agents in Portland.
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Ohio Attorney General makes statewide felony arrest and sentencing data tool public
The Ohio Attorney General’s Office has announced public access to an online tool compiling statewide felony arrest and sentencing data, describing it as a resource for public understanding, policymaking and accountability.
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California keeps emergency response active for Los Angeles warehouse fire in Boyle Heights
Gov. Gavin Newsom proclaimed a state of emergency for Los Angeles County on June 20 in response to the ongoing Boyle Heights warehouse fire, directing state agencies to support local response and public-health protection.
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West Virginia flood recovery continues after Barbour County emergency declaration and federal aid request
Gov. Patrick Morrisey said July 27 that flood-recovery work was continuing, after a July 20 emergency declaration for Barbour County and a request for expedited federal major-disaster assistance.
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Georgia launches Safe at Home address-protection program for abuse survivors
Georgia’s Safe at Home Program began July 1, allowing eligible survivors of domestic violence, trafficking, stalking and related crimes to use a substitute address on most state and local public records.
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Spokane-area wildfire complex forces mass evacuations and destroys at least 600 structures
About 60,000 people were evacuated in the Spokane area by Aug. 2 after wind-driven fires destroyed at least 600 homes, businesses and other structures, authorities said.
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West Valley City schedules National Night Out block parties for Aug. 4
West Valley City’s 2026 National Night Out program is scheduled for Aug. 4, with residents able to register neighborhood block parties through city channels.
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Austin lifts waterways ban after floodgate-related restrictions
Austin lifted its waterways ban effective immediately July 27, ending an emergency restriction that had changed in scope as floodgate operations and water conditions evolved.
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South Dakota opens new women’s prison in Rapid City
South Dakota has opened a new women’s correctional facility at 1020 N. Creek Drive in Rapid City, with a July 10, 2026, ribbon-cutting marking the new state institution.
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Columbia continues evening youth-access rule at Finlay Park
Columbia’s rule requiring visitors 17 and younger at Finlay Park to be with an adult after 5 p.m. began June 21 and applies every day.
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Colorado Springs leaders clash over regional 911 authority and proposed fees
Colorado Springs City Council and Mayor Yemi Mobolade publicly disagreed over the El Paso-Teller County 911 Authority’s governance and the city’s relationship with the regional agency. Officials cited an estimated $3.8 million in annual additional monthly 911 service-phone fees.
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Tucson schedules public feedback sessions on draft Safe City Action Plan
Tucson will hold four citywide and ward-based feedback sessions Aug. 10-13 on its draft Safe City Action Plan, including transit safety and security initiatives.
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Operation Safe Summer produces 76 arrests and 13 firearm seizures in Birmingham-area enforcement effort
A joint enforcement effort involving the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, Birmingham Police Department and FBI resulted in 76 arrests, 193 warrant clearances and 13 firearm seizures, authorities said.
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Oregon wildfire emergency closes about 70 miles of interstate; Huntington under evacuation order
The Fox Fire near Huntington closed approximately 70 miles of a major Oregon interstate and put the city under a Level 3 “Go Now” evacuation order. Separately, the state has mobilized mutual-aid resources for the Hagen Fire in Umatilla County.
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California Supreme Court approves NextGen Uniform Bar Exam for July 2028
The California Supreme Court has approved replacing the current California Bar Examination with the NextGen Uniform Bar Exam, with the first administration scheduled for July 2028.
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State law-enforcement leadership training week begins in Cheyenne
WASCOP has scheduled a five-day, in-person leadership program in Cheyenne for Aug. 3-7, aimed at women working in public safety and public service.