Blue Springs approves $66 million Iconic development
Blue Springs approved the Iconic mixed-use project, including 252 apartments, retail space, infrastructure work and up to $20 million in incentives.
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Kannapolis water restrictions continue as drought conditions persist
Kannapolis’ latest documented status keeps mandatory Level 2 water restrictions in place as the city says rainfall has not ended ongoing drought conditions.
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Ontario Advances Environmental Review for Roadhouse Energy Project
Ontario is preparing a draft environmental report for the proposed Roadhouse energy-storage project and related Rich Haven development in southwest Ontario.
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Glendale Appoints Robert William as Permanent Police Chief
Glendale appointed Robert William as permanent police chief after his interim service began in December 2025, giving the department permanent leadership.
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Fort Lauderdale Opens Public Phase of FY2027 Budget Process
Fort Lauderdale’s FY2027 budget process is in its July-August public phase, with meetings scheduled at city facilities before the next fiscal year is adopted.
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Clarksville’s fiscal 2026-27 budget takes effect July 1
Clarksville formally adopted its fiscal 2026-27 budget, setting the city’s service and spending framework while keeping stormwater drainage a stated priority.
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Akron Officials Defend Flock Cameras as Privacy Debate Continues
Akron police officials say Flock Safety cameras help investigations, while privacy and oversight questions remain unresolved in the city’s public-safety debate.
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Saronic Technologies Selects Brownsville for Planned Shipbuilding Operation
Saronic Technologies announced plans July 16, 2026, for an autonomous-shipbuilding and advanced-manufacturing operation at the Port of Brownsville.
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Montgomery council delays decision on proposed $375 million bond program
Montgomery’s City Council delayed a proposed $375 million bond program again, while city officials said revenues are growing about 3% annually.
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Augusta Advances Proposed Rules for Future Data Centers
Augusta is reviewing its first comprehensive data-center ordinance, with proposed rules for zoning, noise, utilities, emergency access, stormwater and compliance.
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Two New Members Join Columbus City Council During 2026 Transition
Two newly elected members appeared at the July 14 Columbus City Council meeting after special elections filled the District 1 and citywide District 9 seats.
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Overland Park zoning board set to hear case for 195 Overland Park Place
The Johnson County zoning board has scheduled a conditional-use hearing for 195 Overland Park Place in Overland Park on Aug. 5, 2026.
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Tallahassee’s Open Mayoral Race Heads Toward Aug. 18 Primary
Four candidates are seeking Tallahassee’s open mayoral seat in a nonpartisan Aug. 18 primary, with a Nov. 3 runoff possible if no one wins a majority.
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Rochester Reports Historic Decline in Shootings Through June
Rochester Mayor Malik D. Evans reported a historic decline in shootings through June, but the city has not released the count, percentage or comparison.
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Grand Prairie schedules Turner Park grant public hearing
Grand Prairie posted a July 21 notice for a Turner Park grant hearing. The city calendar listed an Aug. 4 council meeting for follow-up oversight.
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Des Moines Opens Online Tool for 2027 Budget Priorities
Des Moines residents and business owners can weigh city-service tradeoffs online as officials begin gathering input for upcoming 2027 budget discussions.
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Fontana Planning Commission Considered 83 Proposed Housing Units
Fontana’s Aug. 4 planning agenda included 83 proposed homes, including five affordable residences, but the approved notices do not show final action.
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San Bernardino sets Aug. 15 reopening for Nicholson Park
Nicholson Park is scheduled to reopen Aug. 15 with games, food vendors and an outdoor screening of Pixar’s Cars during San Bernardino’s Route 66 centennial.
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Fremont Seeks Mediators for Rent Increases Above 5%
Fremont is seeking qualified mediators for rent-review cases involving increases above 5%, with proposals due Aug. 6 and cases expected in September.
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Spokane Wildfires Improve, but Evacuation Zones Remain in Place
Cooler weather helped firefighters near Spokane on Aug. 5, but evacuation zones remained as officials warned of hotter, drier and windier conditions.
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Huntsville Sets Aug. 25 Municipal Election for Council, School Board
Huntsville’s 2026 municipal election is set for Aug. 25, with City Council seats and School Board Districts 2, 3 and 4 included on the ballot.
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McKinney council approves mosque expansion in 7-0 vote
McKinney City Council approved an expansion of an existing mosque on Aug. 5 after residents opposed the project during a contentious public debate.